Golden Jubilee
Posts: 8946
Joined: Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:45 pm
Location: Canada's left Coast
Re: OUR 40 FORD
I made a few telephone calls yesterday and this morning. I was told that the latest firmware is Windows 10 compatible. This has changed everything, for me. I am feeling some excitement for this project today.
I just downloaded the latest software from the TEC3r site. I will be at Staples in an hour to buy a new laptop with Windows 10. This laptop will be dedicated to ECU programing ONLY. There is the initial start and run followed by more detailed inputs then on-the-road trimming of the system for better drivability.
The Ford is not on the road yet. I still have some apprehension but it is easier to fee optimistic about a the future of this very expensive project. Well over $125K sounds like lots of money. Some of the guys who retired 14 years ago, about the same time as I, have spent that much and more on cigarettes and booze and about half of them are dead.
What have I learned?
Don't allow so much time to expire during a build. I went from 59 to 73 with this project. How did that happen?
Do not buy too much "stuff" ahead of the time it will be needed.
Buy American Autowire or Ron Francis wiring kits.
Try to buy local so the product can be held and looked at. As seen on the internet may not be the same. Watson's Street Works has been consistent with high quality.
For guys my age, try to not forget that you, the builder, and the project are getting older together. It is possible for some systems to time out on the project and the builder. I am finding is more difficult to return to this project after I have neglected it. I am feeling better today. I am sure I will feel even better, today, when I pick up a new laptop. Spending a dollars is good medicine, for me. Now, if I can get a laptop on sale. HMMMM.