New Tuning Solution

[EQ]

Chiptorque will do a mps3 and rx8 flash. BUT WILL NOT DO A MPS6 FLASH - i was speaking with the last week. I can forward the rather blunt email to any interested parties.

I'm thinking Halteck or xcede atm

[Jmac]

Chiptorque will do a mps3 and rx8 flash. BUT WILL NOT DO A MPS6 FLASH - i was speaking with the last week. I can forward the rather blunt email to any interested parties.

I'm thinking Halteck or xcede atm

Just a question, why are you looking at a haltech or xede if your selling a standback?

[MattMPS3]

I wouldn't hold my breath for an Aussie compatible Cobb unit any time soon, last I heard on this was when they took Cosmic's ECU data, and they have pretty much dropped further development for the Mazdaspeed platform since.

I can sort of see Chiptorque's point on not developing an Ezyflash for the MPS6, as Mazda have stopped manufacturing them, why R&D a product that only has a very limited marketshare with no future. Sorry to be blunt, but it wouldnt be a smart business decision.

And as jmac said why dont you just use your standback?, an Xede will cost you about 1500, fitted and tuned and will do the same thing, also you have the PnP ready to go, so if you have any warranty issues, just unplug it. The Xede / Haltech on the other hand is hard wired. And the standback has some pretty cool ad ons if you ever decide to run a meth setup etc.

[EQ]

I agree with you comments re the MPS6 Flash - there are, what 3000 cars in the market and how may of those will be flashed ever? 5% = small market.

The standback...where do I start...yes the unit is awesome with great add-ons. Fitment is the issue, without extending the wiring harness on the pnp unit by 12 inches there are very few options for a concealed mounting without relocating ABS and ECU - fine for those out of warranty or who are happy to tinker.

I'm a conservatist and the option of having a small non-obd2 detectable unit hiding under he floor plate really appeals.

I never have installed the standback, hence the price, hence for sale

[Nuliaj]

But having said what you've just said, what flash option do we have then?

There are a couple of points that need to be considered:
1) The general group of mps6 owners is middle aged white collar with disposable income.
2) The lack of flash tuning options would mean it's an easy choice.
3) Are less likely to do big mods, so flash tuning is the better choice for these owners.

There is some money to be made and seeing as the MPS3 is also finishing soon due to new 3, it would make sense to modify what they have now and extend their sales. But I can see what you're saying though about business sense.

[Jmac]

But having said what you've just said, what flash option do we have then?

There are a couple of points that need to be considered:
1) The general group of mps6 owners is middle aged white collar with disposable income.
2) The lack of flash tuning options would mean it's an easy choice.
3) Are less likely to do big mods, so flash tuning is the better choice for these owners.

There is some money to be made and seeing as the MPS3 is also finishing soon due to new 3, it would make sense to modify what they have now and extend their sales. But I can see what you're saying though about business sense.

The MPS3 is not 'ending' there will be a new model, plus there were ALOT more of these sold.

@JIM, why dont you just extend the PNP loom, easy enough... considering that another piggyback will have to be spliced in anyway.. might as well leave your stock loom intact.

[Nuliaj]

I don't know about alot more, here in Perth I definately see more of the 6 than the 3. But anyway it looks like I'll be waiting for the Ukraines to do their thing New ECU reflash solution under development - Mazda6 / Atenza

[EQ]

Well - I did finally install the standback. I'm happy with it so far - expensive boost controller but more to come.

OUt of interest - there are other plug and play units out there which would be compatible with the standback...Rumor also has it that the new longer lead CPE PNP units are not too far away.

But, for us MPS6 drivers our options are becoming very clear....not many

[MattMPS3]

The nagging finally paid off, hope you enjoy it.

As for other products compatible with the standback, its a unique CPE product so they will ultimately build add ons as demand calls, the pro fuel controller is one example, most guys with standbacks in the US are using this for a meth injection controller, other stuff will no doubt be in development as we speak.
As for other bolt on bits, I do recommend a WOT box, but this wlll require some splicing of the factory loom.

It is worth noting that the MPS6 still has quite a large following in the US, so short of the ECU code (and the steering wheel on the left thing) there are still going to be a lot of parts in development in the US for the platform.

Have a look around mazdaspeedforums.org to see whats going on in the US.

[PaulG]

holding breath for chiptorque flash !!.... rudds money could be well spent !! HA