bully dog programmer

Z-fyter · 01-20-2016, 04:58 PM

has anyone looked into this? it's cheap and it seems more customizable than ECUtech or UPrev

Elmo370z · 01-20-2016, 05:07 PM

Ill just wait

Chuck33079 · 01-20-2016, 05:14 PM

There's a reason no one uses it. Go with Ecutek or Uprev.

TerribleONE · 01-20-2016, 05:25 PM

Don't waste your time or money.

SouthArk370Z · 01-20-2016, 05:28 PM

Looking at the descriptions for the Triple Dog 50 State Legal GT Gas Tuner and the Triple Dog GT Platinum Gas Tuner on the Bully Dog Tuners web site, it looks like you just get a few sets of canned tunes. They might give you a few more ponies but you will not get the benefits of a custom tune.

The other features look like they could be interesting for a driving enthusiast.

Possibly a nice product for a DD, but not something for the track.

JARblue · 01-20-2016, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-fyter

it seems more customizable than ECUtech or UPrev

How so?

Z-fyter · 01-20-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

How so?

it had so many things it could do to the car which was awesome on some of the features

SouthArk370Z · 01-20-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-fyter

it had so many things it could do to the car which was awesome on some of the features

Even if the BD products offer as much programming flexibility as ECUtech and Uprev (as far as I can tell, they don't) you still need a knowledgeable tuner to do the programming.

JARblue · 01-20-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-fyter

it had so many things it could do to the car which was awesome on some of the features

Specifically, what are you suggesting makes it more customizable than Ecutek or Uprev? The list of features I read appear to just be marketing gimmicks designed to lure people who don't know any better. Canned tunes are $hit. The Z deserves better. Even with proper software, a tune is only as good as the tuner.

And you can display the same information using a $50 tablet, $20 OBDII BT module, $5 app, and a mount of your choosing.

Where is the launch control? Where is the flat-foot shifting?

Chuck33079 · 01-20-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Specifically, what are you suggesting makes it more customizable than Ecutek or Uprev? The list of features I read appear to just be marketing gimmicks designed to lure people who don't know any better. Canned tunes are $hit. The Z deserves better. Even with proper software, a tune is only as good as the tuner.

And you can display the same information using a $50 tablet, $20 OBDII BT module, $5 app, and a mount of your choosing.

This. There are two worthwhile tuning options for the Z. This is not one of them. Do it right or not at all.

Z-fyter · 01-20-2016, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Specifically, what are you suggesting makes it more customizable than Ecutek or Uprev? The list of features I read appear to just be marketing gimmicks designed to lure people who don't know any better. Canned tunes are $hit. The Z deserves better. Even with proper software, a tune is only as good as the tuner.

And you can display the same information using a $50 tablet, $20 OBDII BT module, $5 app, and a mount of your choosing.

Where is the launch control? Where is the flat-foot shifting?

I'm just trying to keep it cheap, I am out of money at the moment and it is hard to get a tune

Chuck33079 · 01-20-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-fyter

I'm just trying to keep it cheap, I am out of money at the moment and it is hard to get a tune

Then wait until you can do it right. Don't halfass the tune. That's the one part you can't halfass.

JARblue · 01-20-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Then wait until you can do it right. Don't halfass the tune. That's the one part you can't halfass.

SouthArk370Z · 01-20-2016, 06:36 PM

What are your plans?

If you plan on racing the car, then take the other posters' advice and wait until you can afford to do it right.

If you just want a little oomph in your DD, the BD unit may do what you want. Your butt dyno will probably feel some difference.

If you just want to monitor the engine, as per JARblue, you can find OBD/CAN monitors for a LOT less than what the BD units cost.

01-20-2016, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-fyter Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Missouri Age: 29 Posts: 41 Drives: 2014 Sport 370z Rep Power: 9	bully dog programmer has anyone looked into this? it's cheap and it seems more customizable than ECUtech or UPrev Last edited by Z-fyter; 01-20-2016 at 05:06 PM.

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01-20-2016, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Looking at the descriptions for the Triple Dog 50 State Legal GT Gas Tuner and the Triple Dog GT Platinum Gas Tuner on the Bully Dog Tuners web site, it looks like you just get a few sets of canned tunes. They might give you a few more ponies but you will not get the benefits of a custom tune. The other features look like they could be interesting for a driving enthusiast. Possibly a nice product for a DD, but not something for the track. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-20-2016, 06:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	What are your plans? If you plan on racing the car, then take the other posters' advice and wait until you can afford to do it right. If you just want a little oomph in your DD, the BD unit *may* do what you want. Your butt dyno will *probably* feel some difference. If you just want to monitor the engine, as per JARblue, you can find OBD/CAN monitors for a LOT less than what the BD units cost. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-20-2016, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,707 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Ill just wait

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