Getting DSMLINK :D
11-08-2004, 03:53 PM
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Re: Getting DSMLINK :D
does the anti lag setup on it require the throttle plate to be held open some too? most of the ones i have seen (the LINK mainly) will control the idle somewhat (by cutting cylinders out to maintain lower RPM's) but the throttle plate is cracked about 25% so you have the airflow.
and antilag and stutterbox=teh tranny grenade.
and antilag and stutterbox=teh tranny grenade.
11-08-2004, 05:35 PM
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Re: Getting DSMLINK :D
Originally Posted by 16g-95gsx
Yes antilag works with any 5spd setup. Basically it will retard the timing to a pre-set value you determine (say for example mine is at 3* ATDC) causing the exhaust gases leaving to be hotter than normal, causing a great load on the turbo and spooling it right up. I build full boost right off the line. NLTS wont really matter much at all with your stock turbo as will antilag, again those features really begin to shine when the turbo in question is larger, aka 50trim or larger. I havent had much luck with the antilag during shifts portion, I just leave that feature turned off. Expect to do clutch upgrades however if you antilag and stutterbox.
this one guy who first let me play w/ his dsmlink setup on his 98 gst told me that its not a good idea to use anti-lag until you get a full 3" exhaust. thats why I questioned that. I'll be comin to VA soon
for thanks giving, so if any of you feel the urge to wanna help me and show me how to use dsmlink, feel free to I'll be about 5min off 220 by exit 4W (i think? been a while since ive been home)oh yea and thats the nick above ^^ (waves) lol
11-08-2004, 08:28 PM
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Re: Getting DSMLINK :D
Yea in order for antilag to kick in you have to have the throttle open, it kicks in at a certain rpm (mine is set to 4000) so the throttle must be open a good bit. But in addition the car must be in neutral (clutch in) and the rpms at the desired point. Within the 1500rpms between 4000 and 5500 for my stutterbox full boost is instantly built and you can hear the turbo spool up. In addition NLTS keeps the throttle plate open during shifting as well, you wont even hear the BOV go off and its a much smoother transition. The bigger turbos benefit greatly from this.
Well, I suppose I can see where he's coming from by saying it might hold in heat more, however I believe from what I remember they actually cut fuel instead of spark during stutterbox so I cant imagine that would be bad for the cat. But personally I dont see the reason why itd be wrong to use it even on a stock exhaust. Perhaps Dave or Tom could verify this for you.
Well, I suppose I can see where he's coming from by saying it might hold in heat more, however I believe from what I remember they actually cut fuel instead of spark during stutterbox so I cant imagine that would be bad for the cat. But personally I dont see the reason why itd be wrong to use it even on a stock exhaust. Perhaps Dave or Tom could verify this for you.
11-08-2004, 09:01 PM
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Re: Getting DSMLINK :D
just don't let your foot slip off the clutch at all.. i did that one time, foot slipped a little for some reason i can't remember, just as i was about to launch it, so the slippage let the stutter turn off (after it had already built 8 lbs) sending me to revs in the 7k range before the clutch engaged.. only time i have ever had to let out of the throttle off the line, blew the tires off BAD and the car got really squirelly..
11-09-2004, 09:37 AM
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Re: Getting DSMLINK :D
Originally Posted by Spooln4
Dsmlink is the shit, hands down. I'm glad you went this route, you won't regret it.
yea so andrew, can we trade cars yet? :P jk. I'm thinking of getting the AVC-R next since I am FWD. or the full camber kit for my car (or hopfully both at the same time) if you know of any guys willing to sell they're avc-r when i get up to va for thanksgiving, feel free to tell them I'm willing to buy.
11-09-2004, 09:44 AM
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I'll keep my eye open but I don't see to many people using the AFC-R's. I have never used or seen one. Are you worried about excessive wheel spin in 1st? Once you start modding, its almost inevitable to spin in fwd unless you have boost really capped off. I have a friend in VA beach with a highly modded GTI and he loses traction rolling in 3rd gear 
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11-09-2004, 09:58 AM
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Re: Getting DSMLINK :D
the avc-r will let me set a lower boost in first gear, higher in 2nd, then 3rd, etc...
I launch off the line at 8psi, i wont spin, I shift into 2nd at 15psi (my max, I cant spin 2nd+ at all) etc...
I launch off the line at 8psi, i wont spin, I shift into 2nd at 15psi (my max, I cant spin 2nd+ at all) etc...