The 3-port users won't be using Bryan's free base maps...

...so you'll probably find more relevant discussion is generated with this question in its own thread.

Rich

 

Just checked the balance 20 and the O2 CEL is not fixed in it, you have to manually change the value to 8000 and the ECU bit to 0.

 

I just read a post from Golden about this - using the ECU Options "rear o2 disable" method will in fact disable the heater circuit in that rear o2 sensor...

...which will cause it to be damaged...

...which undoubtedly explains why Bryan hasn't got that change in the default TBE maps.

Link here!

Personally, I'm a bit annoyed at myself for only becoming aware of this now.

Rich

 

Are u talking about the heater circuit of the 02 sensor? If so, i'm wondering how is gonna damage if the main purpose of the heater for the 02 sensor is to bring the sensor into its operating temp easily especially during start up. Disabling the heater would only cause the 02 sensor to take alot of time before it can function properly.

Somebody enlighten me please...

 

Rich, some Balance 20 feedback.

After driving with it for a few days, I can say this is probably the best one I've personally driven. The shifts in Sport are very quick and do have some "shift shock" to them, but nowhere near as bad as the first version of 2.6, that was horrendous. I haven't been able to test the 1-2 gear hang since I've been sitting in traffic a lot this week.

Normal mode feels very comfortable, no shift shock. They're still a little quicker than the stock map, but not as quick as Sport obviously. I now drive in Normal for the first few miles to let the transmission warm up enough before driving in Sport. I can't vouch for Auto mode in either shift modes, I drive Manual 99.9% of the time.

 

Are you talking about using ecuflash to for that "rear 02 disable"? I know many people who have done that lol. Are there a whole bunch of us running around with broken post-02 sensors?

 

Same the car shifts great in normal auto. I haven't tried sport manual yet. The auto seems to be alot smoother then balance 18. I noticed when shifting from 1-2-3, it was really clunky, now I notice that the tranny shifts smoother from going to 3rd to 1st then back up. Good job rich!

I also need an explanation as to how disabling the rear o2 sensor will destroy it. The heat from the exhaust burns it? somehow I don't think that makes sense. What does it do to protect itself from exhaust heat already without being cooled from some other source. As far as I am concerned it is just sitting there not in use.

EDIT: I think the guy in the post you linked is from mexico and does not know English well. He probably misinterpreted Golden s post wrong.

 

Disabling the Rear o2 has been done for YEARS... You can avoid all that and just use a Spacer on the o2 and no more CEL.

 

There are two ways of dealing with the rear 02.

One turns the internal heater off and therefore sudden heat can destroy the sensor.

The other turns off the actual code check. This is the better one.

I'm glad I have a 2010, the second one works just dandy and I have been CEL free for 20,000 miles.

 

Does any one have any 1/4 times with TBE boost pill?

 

Im running a 13.06 @ 104 mph. If you want a timeslip pic let me know.

 

Jeez...

Rich

 

This is with the newer v2.7 TBE basemap or the v2.5?

 

Ok, so i have some sort of a base line. In the next few weeks i should be hitting the strip its only a 1/8 but ill post some times

 

Hey Rich,

I'm the owner of a new 2012 RA - Titanium Gray and love it.
I'd like to thank you for giving theses to the community, that is sick.
I can only imagine how many hours you've putted into this.

I know there is probably some of the answers to my questions somewhere on the furum, but I for sure did'nt find them.

1 - From a warranty point of view, is it safe to flash and put back OEM for dealer visits ?
( I got extended warranty and would not like to ruin it)

2 - Is there any chances that cold cause a problem with it ?
( I live in QC City and it's really cold during winter. I know I could put back stock for winter)

If there is no issue with being "caught" for warranty, i'd be another guinea pig

Thanks