Xcal2 Is A Dirty Word

[Dagabond]

Cheers, the guy who responded to my enquiries stated that they're working through the US files first, then will move onto the Aus ones.

It's already available in the US why would they need to work through the US files first...FOB.....

[CSV_LS1]

Funny....that's what I heard 6-8 months ago.........probably hear it again in about 6 months time

- or is it 2 weeks

Considering the software is already able to tune the Boss engine I'd say 6-8 months.

[sutty]

Werent we talking about tis about 18 moths ago Sutty!

Yep...it was about that long ago. I recall that they said it was 2 months away at that stage and they were supposedly doing testing back then.

[SavageF6]

It's already available in the US why would they need to work through the US files first...FOB.....

Dags, Its been available for GM cars, NOT Fords that's the whole point of this. Google's not hard to use people. Go to the main Hp Tuners or VCM site, and click on any of the VCM v2.1.18 links.

Ford Beta

HP Tuners is excited to announce public Ford beta testing! After numerous delays and non-technical issues Ford support is finally here for VCM Suite. With this release you will be able to read any of the following vehicles if you have an MPVI interface:

* 05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4

* 05-07 Ford Mustang V6 4.0

* 04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4

* 03-07 F-Series Diesel V8 6.0

* 08 F-Series Diesel V8 6.4

* 05-07 F-Series Gas V6 4.2

* 07 F-Series Gas V10 6.8

* E-Series as well for the same years as the above F-Series.

We ask that if you can, read those vehicles and e-mail us the hpt file, and a vcm suite info log while connected to that vehicle.

Note: The list of vehicles above does not imply support or any timeframe for support for tuning (please see below). We are trying to set priorities during the beta and the number of files read and emailed to us will assist in that process. eg. if we receive more feedback from diesel owners than V6 we will develop the diesel calibrations first.

Before we go to full general release, we will begin a public beta testing program with the 2.1.19 beta release. Beta testers will be selected based on participation in the above read program and general history with our previous GM products. To be part of the beta testing you must purchase Ford credits if you wish to tune your vehicle. If you wish to just read your PCM and send us the file there is no credit requirement. Please understand this is beta testing and whilst the major capabilities are functional, there are features that are partially implemented that will be completed in parallel with the testing.

The initial VCM Suite 2.1.19 beta testing will cover the following vehicles (for tuning and scanning):

* 05-07 Ford Mustang V8 4.6, 5.4

* 04-07 F-Series Gas V8 4.6, 5.4

We expect the beta to begin in 2-3 weeks.

And again, from the VCM in Aus, the software for the Fords (remembering its been a GM product previously!) is complete, they're now working through the vehicle definition files for Ford vehicles - covering US first, then us obviously. Remember how CAPA needed time to 'convert' SCTs software etc to our cars? HP Tuners/VCM are going to have to do the same.

VCM mentioned that the 'legal issues' are now resolved, and they can now continue with the development of the Ford product (the definition files, as the actual softwares done).

http://www.hptuners.com/articles/070403/

http://www.vcm-suite.com.au/ver2.1.18.html

Edited 03/05/07 01:20 AM by Spruce

[stang]

Again the subject has been changed, no body who has purchased one has given any indication of what they paid for it.

A different it em is being plugged which is not the point of the thread ( however knowledge is power so I still welcome the input)

Nobody has talked about the benefits of th xcal2 being able to clear codes is a feature I reckon is worth it weight in gold.

And any useful information on the zcal2 is being hidden from us.

[SavageF6]

Good point about being off topic, apologies for that. The reason I wanted an xcal2 was for the 'you beaut' datalogging. Again though, the asking price makes that a no go. For trouble codes only, you might consider something like this: BA-BF OBDII code reader/clearer

Edited 03/05/07 11:03 AM by Spruce

[stang]

Good point about being off topic, apologies for that. The reason I wanted an xcal2 was for the 'you beaut' datalogging. Again though, the asking price makes that a no go. For trouble codes only, you might consider something like this: BA-BF OBDII code reader/clearer

No apologies needed as if there is a be tter produck knowled can save you pain.

What intrested me though is some guy said it was available for $895 I found the post doing a google on xcal2 in australia,, now that I would pay. And that's why I`m dissapointed in the people that already have one as not one person has posted that they got it below rrp or any advice of where to get one.

For the datalogging, clearing codes and store my flashtunes.

[SavageF6]

Stang, Im 100% with you on that. Despite my previous comments, I'd still like to get my hands on an xcal2 for a sensible price in the future to replace my current flash tuner. Namely for the datalogging, code reading and ease of use.

Good hunting

[ratter]

The codes it will read will only be some P (powertrain) codes, it will not read any of the other codes that would show up with a proper scan tool, and it is some of these codes which may alert a dealer that things have been played with