Superchips ARCHOS?

[Graham]

This little guy looks pretty sweet mainly because it serves multiple purposes in one. It's a performance tuner plus a touch screen real time display of all the OBD2 info that we all want to see like Boost and coolant temp, oil pressure.. It looks cool and isn't that expensive. I feel I will still go Trifecta, but I wanted to see if anyone else has seen this. I did numerous searches and came up with nothing.

SUPERCHIPS® - Chevy Sonic 2012 VIVID PAQ Performance Programmer

 

[Eric Smit]

Interesting.


-Eric Smit

 

[jonzpogi]

i have the same thread with supechips but lower version flashpaq tuner, i also didnt get that much of information or review

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

im looking into it now, im sure the trifecta is the way to go but this does look tempting.

 

[Graham]

I want the extra info just need a composite gauge pod or something that holds it at a slight angle taking the space of the little square tray on the center top of our dash. That would be a good place to fab a gauge pod. I wonder the gains, and why there's not dyno sheet to go with it.. They would have to tune on a dyno to verify gains right? That's why trifecta and Vermont are first in my mind but that sweet little screen would be sick! It measures pitch and roll for when we are four wheelin our sonics in the woods? Lol it would be fun to see how hard she'll corner and change the setup and test it again to verify improvements.. Dang I want some one to buy it and show us how it works!

 

[Graham]

i have the same thread with supechips but lower version flashpaq tuner, i also didnt get that much of information or review

I just seen that, I searched many times but it didn't show up until after I wrote this one. Sorry I would've just added my find to your post if it came up.

 

[inm]

If I'm reading it correctly, it works with any Android device, the Archos 43 was just there as an example.

 

[doreo]

i read it as you get the tablet, as it "Features large touch-pad screen that serves as monitor and control pad", and how can it feature this if it don't come with some device with a screen? tho it may just be poorly worded as most androids are touch screen, but my thoughts are further backed up with "Compatible with Android phone technology for GPS and topographical information" so it just uses a phone to pull gps and other internet functions and the tablet for normal operation. tho i dont own it so i can be wrong.

 

[CoHPhasor]

It hooks up to Android phones for GPS and internet connection, the touchscreen comes with it.

 

[doreo]

thats what i thought, would be a cool product but i still will prefer trifecta and torque over this setup. something about a chip makes me a little bit stand offish. With the tune i can have it adjusted to w/e i choose esp if you have the turbo, the chip seems like plug and play one size fits all kinda deal.

 

[seanp1]

If you look at the PDF on the site, It states that the following are in the box, so $599 is not bad at all for the chip and tablet and the other items below.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX
ARCHOS43 Android Tablet
with VIVID APP Preloaded
VIVID LINQ
USB Cables
ARCHOS43 Windshield Mount

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

I've been emailing back and forth with a rep from super chips and they keep avoiding the questions about any data sheets for the tune and what the actual gains are. i ended up asking very bluntly if they even tested it on the sonic and the lady just said of course we did. but still wont show any proof...

 

[seanp1]

I've been emailing back and forth with a rep from super chips and they keep avoiding the questions about any data sheets for the tune and what the actual gains are. i ended up asking very bluntly if they even tested it on the sonic and the lady just said of course we did. but still wont show any proof...

Sounds like evidence that we should stick with Trifecta. Least they are open about providing info.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Sounds like evidence that we should stick with Trifecta. Least they are open about providing info.

i figured trifecta would be the best bet anyway, i was just hoping that it would be a worth while tune with all the goodies it comes with.

 

[SonicRS]

I will say this, on the LNF Ecotec 2.0 Turbo engines the Superchips tuner was comparable to getting the GM Stage 1 factory upgrade as far as power/torque, while Trifecta put down more power/torque then the Superchips and GM Stage 1 both. The only tune more powerful then Trifecta was an aggressive HP Tuners (who was very late to the game with unlocked stuff for the LNF).
Also Superchips NEVER came out with anything past the initial version that was released for the LNF 2.0 Turbo, whereas Trifecta kept making tweak, updates and developing new things. Just something to think about.

 

[Graham]

I think it changes the programming and the little box and the cable Are just the brains to the touchscreen and info for the real time data. Not just a chip as was posted a while ago.
Its a very good price and the more I think about it the more I like it. I wonder if we could get our money back if not satisfied within a week. They been around a long time

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

hopefully ill get another reply from the sales lady i was emailing, if i cant some sort of return policy it might be worth it.

 

[Graham]

It connects wirelessly that's what the little transmitter is on the end of the short obd2 plug, that's pretty stinkin cool if it works right

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

i have that with the elm 327 and torque on my galaxy s3

i want a good tune and toys if the tune isnt worth it ill stick my current setup and a trifecta

 

[BNRacing]

Those are junk, there is no way to ever get the tune adjusted so you get what you get and that's it. Might be ok on a 100% stock car that will never see any mods, but hell, we're planning to offer a budget tune soon for like $250-$300 WITH the cable for the same cars.