Because you want to make this a bit personal...
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Originally posted by SlowToady
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If you really want to know how it works, you'll learn to code in hex and write your own chips. In fact, since you dont want to spend the money for it, you could go that route...
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Right, because I'm sure that's exactly what you did, right Brando? That's complete bull****. That's like saying that if I wanted to know how adjustable camber plates work I'd go take some engineering classes and **** instead of posing a simple question.
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Actually yes. I'm taking the steps right now to learn how to be a responsible and knowledgeable mechanic for porsches. Even if it comes down to learning machine code (already in the process of learning C/++) and buying a chip reader, i'll do what i can but i doubt i can get anywhere close to FR Wilk's skill level. ASE certification tests coming in the fall, i will be ready for them.
Also listed above by nize, no aftermarket EPROM manufacturer/producer will post the exact details on their chip, unless the original program and mapping was made under GNU public licensing. I dont know if you've followed recent copyright laws and programs/operating systems (yes, it even involves the computers in your cars) but cracking or subverting said code is punishable by infringement of copyright law. Most places that produce aftermarket chips are using their own mapping and different programs for how the systems of the car will operate - if hardly based on the car's original programs.
Simply put -> if you give the specifics on what exactly your chip does, what's to stop the next joe with a hex-editor and PROM-writer from making their own chips? Nothing, but at least they wont know exactly in the programming what makes your chip better? Unless of course, you're an educated programmer.
My point: I dont know how the chip works. all i can tell you is what it's based off of (flashable memory chip in hexidecimal code) and that it's so far been proven with outstanding results. If in your opinion that makes me snobbish as a 911 owner then that's your gripe, not mine.
And there's always the
button, which nobody uses for some reason. As stated as well, one pelican head wrote a very in-depth review of his experience. It will take some time to find, but it's there.