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October 25th, 2011 02:14 PM #1
I got my version 2 ECU upgrade, they called me up around 4:30pm after the initial 1000km PMS tune up informing me that version 2 ECU upgrade just came in. They persuaded me to upgrade it because of the clutch dragging and this alone would remedy the dragging issue, I told them of the knocking issue from reviews, they told me that was the previous version and this one was the latest so I decided to go for it. So far I'm happy with the update and the acceleration is significantly much better & smoother than before, no more dragging, no more acceleration delays, no knocking issues, trans-axle noise was solved & it's now comparable to an '04 1.6 Altis. Now I can call it an ACCENT on steroids, before it's like driving an XL with a twist...
My unit was released 6:30 pm (5 hour PMS)
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October 25th, 2011 06:26 PM #2
Got the chance to take more than an hour in the road with traffic and mixed driving, so far haven't heard any knocking sounds on the engine. Tranny still quiet, clutch drag was solved (hopefully it's permanent), no more trans-axle humming sound. Averaging 10.1 liters / 100km. Consistent & quiet acceleration from full stop, AC is perfectly cold (as in very cold). Hopefully these guys at Hyundai Korea have eradicated ECU glitches.
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October 25th, 2011 10:19 PM #3
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October 25th, 2011 11:55 PM #5
I believe this dragging issue has something to do with the timing, the vibration we feel is nothing more than the failure of the fuel to burn due to the timing insufficiency immediately after a load is applied to the engine, that the same cannot compensate. The correction thereof have made it more efficient in burning fuel and the vibration felt is nothing more than an engine deprived of power and not tranny and clutch issues. Well, experts can prove me wrong because I'm no expert this is just a hunch based on motoring experience.
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October 26th, 2011 06:59 AM #6
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October 26th, 2011 10:52 AM #8
Route - Makati EDSA South bound headed towards MOA (25 Oct 2011)
Departure 5:50pm
Arrival 7:15pm
Traffic Condition: WORSE ever
Remarks: After subjected it to severe traffic conditions got the chance to speed up at Macapagal Ave.
a) Still no knocking
b) Clutch relatively stable and smooth
c) Acceleration still better than before, although there is a very slight delay upon acceleration but not comparable as before
d) Overall the engine is relatively stable
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October 28th, 2011 11:57 AM #9Good to hear that the ECU upgrade has finally arrived! BTW, how much did it cost you for the upgrade if you don't mind me asking. Thank you for keeping us posted. :D
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