So, I have a question about the Can Am system. From what I understand, You can (through the instrument cluster) adjust the tire size on the Mav. By telling the cluster that the car has 24 inch tires and then running a 30+ inch tire the cluster tells the ecu to make the vehicle run up to it's advertised speed of 77-78 mph? Because of the roll out of the larger tire the actual ground speed is increased to 83-84? ?
Can this change be done without the use of a computer and or software?
Not sure if those numbers are exactly correct but I know the stock Mav Turbo runs very close to the stock XP turbo which is controlled at 77mph. That is in "factory delivered" form.
In order to do this, the Cluster must tell the ECU to make some kind of change. the only way to get 24" tires to go 78 mph is to increase the input shaft speed in the tranny. The only way to do that is to increase the rpm of the motor. This is of course assuming there are no clutch adjustments made and in this case we know there are not.
So the question I have is; How is this not the same as flashing? and how is this not a competitive advantage for one manufacturer?
The rules were put in place after it was made clear that one manufacturers system did not have this feature and that the "speed limiter" was locked into their ECU. While the other manufacturer made this feature user accessible.
I really don't understand why the Turbo rules can't be the same as the N/A rule with regards to what you can and can't do. I agree with Strip shop that the rules currently are far too complex and quite frankly a pain in the butt for the racers. I don't think that the UTVRA has the understanding or the equipment to accurately enforce these rules.
Long and short of it is that we have apples and oranges in the same box and we all know you can't do that. LOL. When A/C releases their turbo there will be a whole other system for the Assoc. to deal with and so on.
Can this change be done without the use of a computer and or software?
Not sure if those numbers are exactly correct but I know the stock Mav Turbo runs very close to the stock XP turbo which is controlled at 77mph. That is in "factory delivered" form.
In order to do this, the Cluster must tell the ECU to make some kind of change. the only way to get 24" tires to go 78 mph is to increase the input shaft speed in the tranny. The only way to do that is to increase the rpm of the motor. This is of course assuming there are no clutch adjustments made and in this case we know there are not.
So the question I have is; How is this not the same as flashing? and how is this not a competitive advantage for one manufacturer?
The rules were put in place after it was made clear that one manufacturers system did not have this feature and that the "speed limiter" was locked into their ECU. While the other manufacturer made this feature user accessible.
I really don't understand why the Turbo rules can't be the same as the N/A rule with regards to what you can and can't do. I agree with Strip shop that the rules currently are far too complex and quite frankly a pain in the butt for the racers. I don't think that the UTVRA has the understanding or the equipment to accurately enforce these rules.
Long and short of it is that we have apples and oranges in the same box and we all know you can't do that. LOL. When A/C releases their turbo there will be a whole other system for the Assoc. to deal with and so on.