can you put the megasquirt in valet mode?
#1
can you put the megasquirt in valet mode?
car came with megasquirt already installed.
i have to send it into the panel shop to fix some issues, but not keen on letting it out of my sight without making sure it can only be driven like a grandma.
maybe limit rpm and timing so it drives **** and wont come on boost.
do i need to load a whole new program, or can i hook up a pc and just switch to a limp mode.
i have to send it into the panel shop to fix some issues, but not keen on letting it out of my sight without making sure it can only be driven like a grandma.
maybe limit rpm and timing so it drives **** and wont come on boost.
do i need to load a whole new program, or can i hook up a pc and just switch to a limp mode.
#2
On any MS you could just make a new "limp mode" map (save the current one first though!) with retarded timing, lower rev limit and whatever else you might fancy (reduced boost if EBC).
On at least some versions/generations you can also have dual spark tables and a switch to change between them, and just make sure that switch isn't too conspicuous (i.e. not on the dash labeled "GO FAST" and "GO SLOW").
Alternatively, leave your car to someone you can trust. Or replace the steering wheel with a wooden stick that noone would drive at above "parking speed".
On at least some versions/generations you can also have dual spark tables and a switch to change between them, and just make sure that switch isn't too conspicuous (i.e. not on the dash labeled "GO FAST" and "GO SLOW").
Alternatively, leave your car to someone you can trust. Or replace the steering wheel with a wooden stick that noone would drive at above "parking speed".
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car came with megasquirt already installed.
i have to send it into the panel shop to fix some issues, but not keen on letting it out of my sight without making sure it can only be driven like a grandma.
maybe limit rpm and timing so it drives **** and wont come on boost.
do i need to load a whole new program, or can i hook up a pc and just switch to a limp mode.
i have to send it into the panel shop to fix some issues, but not keen on letting it out of my sight without making sure it can only be driven like a grandma.
maybe limit rpm and timing so it drives **** and wont come on boost.
do i need to load a whole new program, or can i hook up a pc and just switch to a limp mode.
or wire open the wastegate so they can enjoy 100rwhp in all its fury.
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Depending on your version of megasquirt the new firmware has a "Pit Lane Limiter" Where you can set speed limit. I have mine set to 25mph. Flip a switch, and fuel cut happens at 25mph. You can also use this feature as rolling anti-lag if you want to hold down a button, spark cut to build boost, and then take off.
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