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echo: automotive
to: Jim Haight
from: Mark Hofmann
date: 2015-11-12 10:20:36
subject: Re: chip programmers?

JH> The most popular one that I have seen is the COBB tune for Subaru WRX,
JH> Ford Fiesta and Focus ST and I believe Mini Coopers. It comes with a hand
JH> held controller and some preconfigured programs but you can actually
JH> collect data from dyno runs and create your own custom tunes. Far more
JH> complex than the APR tune I had on my VW GTi

I would eventually like to see some rooting (modding) of the in-car
computers. Making it so you can add android apps and things like that.  

Being able to run Waze on your in car display would be cool.

- Mark

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