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dt.2448
December 24th, 2008, 03:36 PM
i guess my question is if there is an extension cord (so to speak ) so you can use a desktop from my house. Ok maybe I'm a little cheap but i hate to buy another computer just to tune my truck.:bs:
DmaxHawk
December 24th, 2008, 03:50 PM
yes, you can get a USB extension at Best Buy or Walmart.
OLS108
December 24th, 2008, 06:37 PM
How do u plan to Log ??
DmaxHawk
December 24th, 2008, 06:41 PM
Black box logging
dt.2448
December 24th, 2008, 11:49 PM
GREAT DEAL!!! Thanks guys for the help guys.
GMPX
December 28th, 2008, 12:07 AM
A good USB extender will have like a USB amplifier in it (not the right term!). Just make sure you don't buy a 25ft USB cable and expect it to work, it must have some form of smarts in it to allow the USB signals to make it that far.

Cheers,
Ross
dt.2448
December 28th, 2008, 02:21 AM
A good USB extender will have like a USB amplifier in it (not the right term!). Just make sure you don't buy a 25ft USB cable and expect it to work, it must have some form of smarts in it to allow the USB signals to make it that far.

Cheers,
Ross

pm sent
GMPX
December 28th, 2008, 09:56 AM
For the benefit of others following the thread I'll respond to your PM in here.
The link you sent - http://www.port-place.com/etrusb2.html
I think that should work, however, we've never tested it to say 100% yes. But it looks like it should be fine. For $29 you probably can't go wrong.

Cheers,
Ross
dt.2448
December 28th, 2008, 10:24 AM
Thanks for your response especially publicly so it may help others too. I'll let ya know if it doesn't work.
8100 Power
December 28th, 2008, 02:46 PM
I've seen this question asked a lot. Thanks for the link and info!
dt.2448
December 29th, 2008, 09:41 AM
I've seen this question asked a lot. Thanks for the link and info!

The laptop question is the only reason I waited sooo long to make the change. I'm sure there are others. They might make a sticky out of this info after we find out for sure it works.
nevinsb
December 30th, 2008, 03:32 AM
Is there any length requirement on the RJ45/CAT5 cable from the V2 to the PCM?
dt.2448
December 30th, 2008, 09:19 AM
Is there any length requirement on the RJ45/CAT5 cable from the V2 to the PCM?

I ordered 75ft. I still haven't got adapters or cable in yet but I will let ya know if it works when I get into it.
dt.2448
January 3rd, 2009, 04:05 PM
I got it Flashed Tonight with 75ft of cat 5 with no problems
beach_33
January 8th, 2009, 08:57 AM
i think they have released an update that will allow you to load yout tune on a sd card and then insert that to the v2. and then take the v2 out to your truck and do the flash
nevinsb
January 8th, 2009, 09:02 AM
I think they started testing the standalone flashing internally, but has not been released as a update yet.
joecar
January 8th, 2009, 10:06 AM
I got it Flashed Tonight with 75ft of cat 5 with no problemsWow...:rockon:...good job...:cheers:
dt.2448
January 8th, 2009, 01:24 PM
I would have bought an efi a year ago if I had only known.
I have it now and I am much happier with my current setup. Thanks for the help guys!
nevinsb
January 8th, 2009, 02:56 PM
Hmm, brings a whole new meaning to drive by wire?