XCAL2 or LIVEWIRE ?
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XCAL2 or LIVEWIRE ?
I almost bought the xcal2 combo from Doug and noticed the new SCT Livewire...What do you guys think? Should I go for the new Livewire for an extra $200 or stick with the XCAL2?
Just wanted to see the feed back. Is the new Livewire way better? I see they have an exchange plan for the XCAL2. I do not want to buy the old unit if everyone is exchanging for the new one...Help...
Thanks for your input...
Just wanted to see the feed back. Is the new Livewire way better? I see they have an exchange plan for the XCAL2. I do not want to buy the old unit if everyone is exchanging for the new one...Help...
Thanks for your input...
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The Livewire adds the acclerometer features and a port for A/F (if you have the sensor and meter).
More for gaining data than actual performance modification.
I have an accelerometer which covers most Livewire additional features.
They cost about $150 or less. It also allows me to do the logging without my tuner plugged into the OBDII plug (which I think is a pain when driving).
More for gaining data than actual performance modification.
I have an accelerometer which covers most Livewire additional features.
They cost about $150 or less. It also allows me to do the logging without my tuner plugged into the OBDII plug (which I think is a pain when driving).
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For me personally, I just don't know if the benefit offsets the large additional cost. Many people have different needs though, but for me it's too much $$, esp when i already have an xcalII
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I'm also in limbo. I like the options that the livewire may provide, as overall it sounds like a more useful tool. I'm not buying until later this month - so hopefully some others will provide feedback before then.
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I will not trade in my X-Cal II to spend an additional $400 on the Livewire.
That being said if I were purchasing today I would probably purchase the Livewire so that I could monitor a couple of parameters while driving or troubleshooting without the need for a laptop.
I'm currently using my predator for that purpose.
That being said if I were purchasing today I would probably purchase the Livewire so that I could monitor a couple of parameters while driving or troubleshooting without the need for a laptop.
I'm currently using my predator for that purpose.
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