Livewire

usafimj · April 9th, 2008, 11:12 PM

This is a question for my friend. He's looking at a CAI/Tuner combo. I've already recommended him to Bama or Brenspeed and to go with SCT. He want's to know about Livewire but I dont know much about it.

- Do you think its worth the extra $200 over an X3?

- What are the pros and cons of Livewire?

Thanks guys

qwik48r · April 9th, 2008, 11:14 PM

i does display sensor data and has a nift shift light...

qwik48r · April 9th, 2008, 11:15 PM

i dunno about 200 more tho, if you skeptical well damnit i am too lol

usafimj · April 9th, 2008, 11:18 PM

well I know about the shift light and the display sensor data but I don't know what to tell him. Told him its the same as a handheld tuner but without all the features

qwik48r · April 9th, 2008, 11:21 PM

id say that about covers it.. its kind of a good deal if you think about... depending on how cheap you can get a dash hawk

usafimj · April 9th, 2008, 11:25 PM

He told me CAI, headers, and s/c later down the road. He's a former import guy and the stang is fast enough for him. So I told him then no he wouldn't need the Livewire til he gets a s/c. By then he'll get a dyno tune and the tuner can download that tune to the handheld tuner.

onederful100 · April 9th, 2008, 11:25 PM

i think it is worth it. it does display stuff thru the OBD II port, you can turn off the rear O2's yourself, change the A/F at WOT richer or leaner. test for hp and tq, although it doesnt read that accurately, test for 1/4 mile and 0-60 times, and a lot more that i cant remember right now, i've been at work for like 11 hours today and got 1 more hour to go so i'm like brain dead right now. but if you got an extra 200 bucks, why not.

usafimj · April 9th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by onederful100

i think it is worth it. it does display stuff thru the OBD II port, you can turn off the rear O2's yourself, change the A/F at WOT richer or leaner. test for hp and tq, although it doesnt read that accurately, test for 1/4 mile and 0-60 times, and a lot more that i cant remember right now, i've been at work for like 11 hours today and got 1 more hour to go so i'm like brain dead right now. but if you got an extra 200 bucks, why not.

Can't you do this w/ a handheld tuner

qwik48r · April 9th, 2008, 11:30 PM

yup.. just hook it too the PC

usafimj · April 9th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Sorry about all the questions. Trying to learn as well

qwik48r · April 9th, 2008, 11:37 PM

hey man we all are

onederful100 · April 9th, 2008, 11:37 PM

i guess to sum it up, the livewire is much like the xcal II and the dash hawk combined.

qwik48r · April 9th, 2008, 11:39 PM

exactly.. and i seen dash hawks for 300 alone... plus a 350 dollar tuner... 650 bucs! or plx gauges... or nexus.. all about the same price

qwik48r · April 9th, 2008, 11:40 PM

i say if he has the spare cash... do it

2006GTARPD3 · April 10th, 2008, 12:34 AM

Idk some guys are saying Livewire is buggy.
Freezing up and locking like a predator not allowing the release of the tune or download of any tune for that matter including stock.

AndrewA. · April 10th, 2008, 12:38 AM

I have the livewire and have not gotten any bugs. That was when it 1st came out but software updates took care of most, if not all the problems. One diff is the data logging...i belive the livewire has more memory and can log longer. And the shift light seems to be acurate and it looks cool at nite with it on the windshield

Trick Tuners · April 10th, 2008, 12:50 PM

The livewire runs on the same basic engine as the X3s. I can set you up with one if you decide to go with me.

Goldcomet · April 10th, 2008, 01:05 PM

I saw a Sniper tuning system on Ebay @ $389. buy it now, about the same price as an SCT or Preditor tuner. I read this forum a lot and don't hear anyone talk about this system. It looks like it offers more than a handheld tuner and I believe you can tune more than 1 car with it. Anyone using Sniper or have any experience with it? I'm not trying to go off topic with this, I'm just wondering if this is on the same level as livewire with a cheaper price.

HMUSN · April 10th, 2008, 01:07 PM

you have to buy "pills" in order to tune more than one car with the sniper.

the SCT is $379 plus you get 2 years of free retunes (even if you add a blower) if you go with trick tuners.

qwik48r · April 10th, 2008, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Goldcomet

I saw a Sniper tuning system on Ebay @ $389. buy it now, about the same price as an SCT or Preditor tuner. I read this forum a lot and don't hear anyone talk about this system. It looks like it offers more than a handheld tuner and I believe you can tune more than 1 car with it. Anyone using Sniper or have any experience with it? I'm not trying to go off topic with this, I'm just wondering if this is on the same level as livewire with a cheaper price.

yea i like sniper because it allows complete use adjustability kinda like HPTuners does with the cheby's.. and its the same price... kinda makes me want to mount the laptop in the car hahaha not really tho kinda ricey

April 9th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#1
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	Livewire This is a question for my friend. He's looking at a CAI/Tuner combo. I've already recommended him to Bama or Brenspeed and to go with SCT. He want's to know about Livewire but I dont know much about it. - Do you think its worth the extra $200 over an X3? - What are the pros and cons of Livewire? Thanks guys __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

April 9th, 2008, 11:14 PM	#2
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	i does display sensor data and has a nift shift light... __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

April 9th, 2008, 11:15 PM	#3
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	i dunno about 200 more tho, if you skeptical well damnit i am too lol __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

April 9th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#4
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	well I know about the shift light and the display sensor data but I don't know what to tell him. Told him its the same as a handheld tuner but without all the features __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

April 9th, 2008, 11:21 PM	#5
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	id say that about covers it.. its kind of a good deal if you think about... depending on how cheap you can get a dash hawk __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

April 9th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#6
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	He told me CAI, headers, and s/c later down the road. He's a former import guy and the stang is fast enough for him. So I told him then no he wouldn't need the Livewire til he gets a s/c. By then he'll get a dyno tune and the tuner can download that tune to the handheld tuner. __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

April 9th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#7
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think it is worth it. it does display stuff thru the OBD II port, you can turn off the rear O2's yourself, change the A/F at WOT richer or leaner. test for hp and tq, although it doesnt read that accurately, test for 1/4 mile and 0-60 times, and a lot more that i cant remember right now, i've been at work for like 11 hours today and got 1 more hour to go so i'm like brain dead right now. but if you got an extra 200 bucks, why not. __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

April 9th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#9
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	yup.. just hook it too the PC __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

April 9th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#10
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sorry about all the questions. Trying to learn as well __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

April 9th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#11
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	hey man we all are __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

April 9th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#13
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	exactly.. and i seen dash hawks for 300 alone... plus a 350 dollar tuner... 650 bucs! or plx gauges... or nexus.. all about the same price __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

April 9th, 2008, 11:40 PM	#14
qwik48r MM Fanatic alotta shit no fat girls fast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the woods Posts: 3,681 iTrader: 1 reviews	i say if he has the spare cash... do it __________________ mind your business what i drive... i'm on a fucking mustang forum. qwik's build

April 10th, 2008, 12:34 AM	#15
2006GTARPD3 Golf Pencil Kawk Juggler 2006 Mustang GT 509RWHP/450RWT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Idk some guys are saying Livewire is buggy. Freezing up and locking like a predator not allowing the release of the tune or download of any tune for that matter including stock. __________________ Procharger D-1SC Kit - Pypes O/R H - FRPP Stingers Team Ricer GT Co-Founder

April 10th, 2008, 12:38 AM	#16
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,925 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have the livewire and have not gotten any bugs. That was when it 1st came out but software updates took care of most, if not all the problems. One diff is the data logging...i belive the livewire has more memory and can log longer. And the shift light seems to be acurate and it looks cool at nite with it on the windshield __________________ Fire it up, burn it down.

April 10th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#17
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	The livewire runs on the same basic engine as the X3s. I can set you up with one if you decide to go with me. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

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April 10th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#18
Goldcomet Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	I saw a Sniper tuning system on Ebay @ $389. buy it now, about the same price as an SCT or Preditor tuner. I read this forum a lot and don't hear anyone talk about this system. It looks like it offers more than a handheld tuner and I believe you can tune more than 1 car with it. Anyone using Sniper or have any experience with it? I'm not trying to go off topic with this, I'm just wondering if this is on the same level as livewire with a cheaper price.

April 10th, 2008, 01:07 PM	#19
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,044 iTrader: 10 reviews	you have to buy "pills" in order to tune more than one car with the sniper. the SCT is $379 plus you get 2 years of free retunes (even if you add a blower) if you go with trick tuners. __________________

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