Power FC buy a commander or not?
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buy a commander or not?
i have a Apexi power fc in my car i am going to get a datalogit for tuning as i am going single soon. hand commanders are worth $600 and i can buy a new 10' laptop for less and dedicate it to my car or do i really need a hand commander?
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When I had PFC I had datalogit and the commander. I ONLY used the commander for monitoring while at the track, other than that its pretty useless. Setting up a 10" laptop or netbook in the car would be much more challenging for quick referencing.
I would look for a good price on a used one, and use it as a gauge.
I would look for a good price on a used one, and use it as a gauge.
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I have a Datalogit but I use my Commander frequently, especially when I don't feel like breaking out the laptop for some minor change. It is my sole boost gauge in the car (I got tired of having multiple boost displays that didn't agree). I check the air and water temps on it all the time. I use the peak-hold function to display peak boost, rpm, and sometimes knock after a WOT run. I control boost with the PFC so I switch boost levels with that. I may also make small adjustments to warmup AFR's and cranking/warmup timing as the weather changes, or small idle speed changes if I am fiddling with that.
If you are going to take it to someone for tuning and won't be regularly monitoring the car's behavior yourself then I would only get one if you find a good deal. Having a laptop running every time you drive is a pain. You feel like you are launching a spaceship every time you go to 7 eleven.
If you are going to take it to someone for tuning and won't be regularly monitoring the car's behavior yourself then I would only get one if you find a good deal. Having a laptop running every time you drive is a pain. You feel like you are launching a spaceship every time you go to 7 eleven.
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