kerry 10 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) anyone know were to get at fair price? Edited September 2, 2009 by kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 I don't know much about pricing for these things, but all the guys down here go to DDT (Dobsons Dyno Tune) and they always have heaps of business so must have good pricing. Guy to talk to would be Ross Honnor from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Kerry, if you ring Link in chch they will direct you to your local outlet which will be able to give you a price. Not sure who the supplier in Hamilton is but my Link G3 cost me $3,200 that was the price of the ECU + Wiring + Installation. The G3 ECU alone was roughly $1,400 im very doubtful you will be able to purchase the G3 anymore as the G4's have replaced them they are around $1,800. The only difference between the two is something along the lines of datalogging and a fe wother features + a newer styled com port to connect to the pc i think from memory. Luke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanG 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 The new G4's are quite good. Alot better than previous versions (which have a fair bit of bad rep) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 The new G4's are quite good. Alot better than previous versions (which have a fair bit of bad rep)Of course when a newer version comes out its going to be "quite good" and "alot better". Its technology! Back on the topic of pricing and where Kerry should go to get a fair price now thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 The new G4's are quite good. Alot better than previous versions (which have a fair bit of bad rep) The G3 happens to be actually quite a descent unit thank you the Gen 2 and first link that came out well then yea they werent the greatest but at their time of release were considerded a reasonable product, they still had faster processing capabilities than any old factory ECU. But I'd definitely recomend a G4 Kerry they are quite a way up there in the market now mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanG 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Of course when a newer version comes out its going to be "quite good" and "alot better". Its technology! Back on the topic of pricing and where Kerry should go to get a fair price now thanks. Ok lets put it this way.The gen 1 and 2's when they first came out they werent very good at all compared to other aftermarket ecu's at the time. At least now with the G4 they up their with other aftermarket ecu's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Ryan I never heard of any bad rep about the older Links, knew many people running them and they done their job. Of course when you are going to compare them to world leading ECU's on the market that already were big and well developed they will make the first 2 gens of links look like crap. My mate runs the Gen 2 Link in his race car and it has ran his car for the two years he has owned it and many years when the previous owner had it. It has served the car very well without any issues But you are very correct on the fact that their latest product is much much better than any of their previous versions which naturally is bound to be the case with such a young product its only going to get better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Ryan I never heard of any bad rep about the older Links, knew many people running them and they done their job. Of course when you are going to compare them to world leading ECU's on the market that already were big and well developed they will make the first 2 gens of links look like crap. My mate runs the Gen 2 Link in his race car and it has ran his car for the two years he has owned it and many years when the previous owner had it. It has served the car very well without any issues But you are very correct on the fact that their latest product is much much better than any of their previous versions which naturally is bound to be the case with such a young product its only going to get better. sweet g4s were its at then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 sweet g4s were its at then Have you spoken to Gavin yet ? I'd do that first Kerry... you might not need to go link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Have you spoken to Gavin yet ? I'd do that first Kerry... you might not need to go linkno i havent yet glen but i will. just trying to plan ahead , if i go link and in the future put the 3 liter in it? hope to have something that i can easily tune in house or in hamilton ( apparently john butlers good with link) it would be much more handy for me but yea i will talk to gavin before i do anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Garry Capper Performance in Pukekohe is offering a G4 fitted and dyno tuned starting from $20 per week, thanks instant finance. Choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 For a medium range ECU. It has everything going for it and now has one of the top processors for performance like for like. Unless you really need the more advanced motorsport functions (pectel, AEM etc) link g4 is now the one of the top ECU's you can buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecko_complex 3 Report post Posted September 2, 2009 Luke, while on the subject of Links and BMW motors do you have any anoyances? I get this PITA problem when you turn the ignition on and have to wait a few seconds for the ECU to boot up before the car will start, I've been told "it's a Link thing"... Pisses me off, like if I ever need to get away in a hurry or stall in heavy traffic it takes aaaages to get going . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Luke, while on the subject of Links and BMW motors do you have any anoyances? I get this PITA problem when you turn the ignition on and have to wait a few seconds for the ECU to boot up before the car will start, I've been told "it's a Link thing"... Pisses me off, like if I ever need to get away in a hurry or stall in heavy traffic it takes aaaages to get going . Haha umm not that I know of aye man i have noticed the last 5 days the car is running rather rich on light throttle could be a leak somewhere though? As far as that startup issue I dont ever start my car instantly anyway bud I wait till I hear the fuel pump purge. Im about to go start the car anyway so ill let ya know p.s are you running G3 or G4? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
User Name 19 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Link are a reputable brand if you join there site enough people will actually answer questions you are having in relation to them its around $1800 or bit less you can get them on trademe - very few places in nz are actualy distributors for link so check there site something cheap go megasquirt - i ws going to go with link for my upcomming project but people are sawing me to megaquirt had a few mates cars with links great unit but potential on somecars bit swayed dg a evo4 running evo 7 engine (evo 4 injectors) only doing 280hp for 3k not worth it car is just running stock hp on 16psi boost ripped off, other than that good things but i do like the DIY of Megasquirt and its tunner simple But defo have a talk to Gavin ill do that before i spend my $$ on the m30 cause want something that will last and can be upgraded Links are good but not if you have to re-wire every car you put it into and pay 1k for a remap each time. other ecu's other multiple memorys so more than 1 tune Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecko_complex 3 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Haha umm not that I know of aye man i have noticed the last 5 days the car is running rather rich on light throttle could be a leak somewhere though? As far as that startup issue I dont ever start my car instantly anyway bud I wait till I hear the fuel pump purge. Im about to go start the car anyway so ill let ya know p.s are you running G3 or G4? G4, but I'm told it happens on all Link ECUs. It's hard to describe exactly what happens, but if I put the key into the 2nd position (before ignition) and wait a few seconds it starts up perfect upon ignition. But if I jump in and instantly turn on the ignition it stops half way thru and sits there for a few seconds then starts up normally. Just wondering if it happens to other people or it's a tuner bug.Not a major issue, but it's one of those little things that add up . Otherwise, Link ECUs are great value for money . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted September 4, 2009 G4, but I'm told it happens on all Link ECUs. It's hard to describe exactly what happens, but if I put the key into the 2nd position (before ignition) and wait a few seconds it starts up perfect upon ignition. But if I jump in and instantly turn on the ignition it stops half way thru and sits there for a few seconds then starts up normally. Just wondering if it happens to other people or it's a tuner bug. Not a major issue, but it's one of those little things that add up . Otherwise, Link ECUs are great value for money . Hey man I tried mine last night and it doesnt do that aye. It starts up instantlly without me even waiting for a few seconds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecko_complex 3 Report post Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) Hey man I tried mine last night and it doesnt do that aye. It starts up instantlly without me even waiting for a few seconds...Alright, thanks. Sorry for thread hijacking . Edited September 4, 2009 by ecko_complex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Alright, thanks. Sorry for thread hijacking . Sounds more like your fuel pumps aren't getting up to pressure fast enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
