GI: Guardian Angel (Overboost Protection)

[Lex]

Originally Posted by skeurton @Lex, should we have gotten a tracking number?

I set it up so you would get an e-mail. I have all of them here. PM me with your name (sorry hard to keep track of the screen names) and I will get that for you. The crappy thing is that tracking stops once it leaves Canada and goes to USPS.

The shipping time is 4 business days to the US and they are all insured.

[Jonny Quest]

I'm debating ordering... lex hook me up lol no shipping just bring it down with you to dyno day.

[Lex]

Originally Posted by Jonny Quest I'm debating ordering... lex hook me up lol no shipping just bring it down with you to dyno day.

I can do that, I will send you an invoice without shipping and bring it down.

[Jonny Quest]

Originally Posted by Lex I can do that, I will send you an invoice without shipping and bring it down.

if it matches my price im down lol ill pm you what i wanna pay see if it jives!

[skeurton]

Originally Posted by Lex The crappy thing is that tracking stops once it leaves Canada and goes to USPS.

FYI, you can put the same Canada Post tracking number into the USPS website and track it from there once it gets into the US.

[Lex]

Originally Posted by skeurton FYI, you can put the same Canada Post tracking number into the USPS website and track it from there once it gets into the US.

Excellent info, thank you!

[p057]

woohoo look what i got in the mail today!



smells like IKEA in there, wtf @Lex?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by p057 woohoo look what i got in the mail today! smells like IKEA in there, wtf @Lex?

That's the urethane conformal coating still curing. Nothing to worry about, don't get too high

[p057]

[Lex]

^^^ That made my day!

[Dano]

I LOLed. Nice.


Tappin

[Lex]

Back from Montreal and I have 2 more units to ship immediately before I'm off to San Diego for the dyno day. Any takers?

[DickFitzwell]

saw a prime example of why this would be useful at the dyno day event we just had... *cough* @TRSpeed *cough*

[bigriver]

@Lex - the GA saved me today while doing some "spirited" driving on the highway. When it first activated, I was like wtf?, then I saw the red LED lit up and said "phew, thank you GA!", lol. Thanks for a great product!

[Lex]

Originally Posted by bigriver @Lex - the GA saved me today while doing some "spirited" driving on the highway. When it first activated, I was like wtf?, then I saw the red LED lit up and said "phew, thank you GA!", lol. Thanks for a great product!

Thanks for posting this! I've personally seen several examples where the protection could come in handy including this last weekend at the dyno where a WG line popped off.

[TRSpeed]

Originally Posted by DickFitzwell saw a prime example of why this would be useful at the dyno day event we just had... *cough* @TRSpeed *cough*

Lol yup damn wg line.

Originally Posted by Lex Thanks for posting this! I've personally seen several examples where the protection could come in handy including this last weekend at the dyno where a WG line popped off.

Ill be getting one Lex just that right now funds are somewhere else. But ya the GA would have seriously helped, Dammit.

Thanks for coming out btw!
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[Lex]

Originally Posted by TRSpeed Lol yup damn wg line. Ill be getting one Lex just that right now funds are somewhere else. But ya the GA would have seriously helped, Dammit. Thanks for coming out btw! Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 2

How's the car holding up? You were 1 psi away from 400whp.

[p057]

I'm sure most of you guys have already installed it, but for those who havent, or have not yet ordered one, go get it!

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[IMASA]

Has anyone hooked up the meth failsafe? Is it compatible with a DO kit with the progressive controller?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by IMASA Has anyone hooked up the meth failsafe? Is it compatible with a DO kit with the progressive controller?

Does the controlled have a fail safe output? All you need is a positive voltage signal 5V or higher.

[p057]

ok, one last question:

If the power to this unit were to fail.. for whatever reason, lets just say that there's danger to my intake manifold welds and my bolt holding the ground down just flies off.. Would it just go into a bypass mode or will it leave it "shut"?


I tested recently and its working great. Just trying to find the sweet 23psi spot.

i really need to get a new map sensor too

[Lex]

Originally Posted by p057 ok, one last question: If the power to this unit were to fail.. for whatever reason, lets just say that there's danger to my intake manifold welds and my bolt holding the ground down just flies off.. Would it just go into a bypass mode or will it leave it "shut"? I tested recently and its working great. Just trying to find the sweet 23psi spot. i really need to get a new map sensor too

No problem, ask away.

If power goes out the unit fails in the normal, non triggered position. If your power lines are flaky you will see it come in and out via the LED blinking. I've built in that self test every time it is powered just for this reason - so that you know all is well every time you start the car.

With the GA as a safety net and properly set, you can bypass the stock MAP sensor boost cut if you so desire and run more boost but make sure you also have a gauge going over 22psi to keep an eye on it. In the end if shit really hits the fan the factory boost cut will take too long to respond anyways.

[Mistersix]

@Lex I have question. My wife is freaked out to drive my car. Could i effectively use this unit to dial back the boost when she drives it on occasion? Having to flash a map for her to drive it one place and back is annoying (as is her adversion to spool). To pop the hood and dial it back a bit would be great, and make her feel more comfortable with driving the car knowing its not gonna rocket down the road suddenly.

[bigriver]

Originally Posted by Mistersix @Lex I have question. My wife is freaked out to drive my car. Could i effectively use this unit to dial back the boost when she drives it on occasion? Having to flash a map for her to drive it one place and back is annoying (as is her adversion to spool). To pop the hood and dial it back a bit would be great, and make her feel more comfortable with driving the car knowing its not gonna rocket down the road suddenly.

Teach her to ease into acceleration which will limit boost. Having the GA do boost cut all the time is probably not a good way to teach her how to drive.

[Mistersix]

Thats what i told her. It only makes boost if you want it too. I'd rather her just not drive my car at all really. But there are moments when its necessary. So i was curious.

She can drive and prefer's manual and thats what she drives, she just doesn't care for all the POWAH. If i could dial it back we'd both be a little better about it.

[Dano]

OT but u could alter your APP tables to delay power application until the pedal is mashed down more. It removes the on/off feeling of the throttle.


Tappin

[Lex]

Originally Posted by Mistersix Thats what i told her. It only makes boost if you want it too. I'd rather her just not drive my car at all really. But there are moments when its necessary. So i was curious. She can drive and prefer's manual and thats what she drives, she just doesn't care for all the POWAH. If i could dial it back we'd both be a little better about it.

Yes, you certainly can use the GA to prevent the car going over a certain boost level. However, if she's going to "ride" the GA all the time with it activated it's not a good solution. If you want to use it as a "shoot" I overdid it and back off then it will work as intended.

[Mistersix]

Originally Posted by Dano OT but u could alter your APP tables to delay power application until the pedal is mashed down more. It removes the on/off feeling of the throttle. Thats exactly what i would do. But i don't wanna half to run out and flash a map for her to drive. Pop the hood and turn a dial would be ideal. Tappin

Originally Posted by Lex Yes, you certainly can use the GA to prevent the car going over a certain boost level. However, if she's going to "ride" the GA all the time with it activated it's not a good solution. If you want to use it as a "shoot" I overdid it and back off then it will work as intended.

Thats what i meant. Not riding it but just so if she puts her foot into it merging into traffic it would be enough and not over the top.

For me, this scenario will be avoided for the most part. But in an instance she does have to drive she wont be thinking, if i push the pedal down to far the car will kill me.

This is why i'm buying a 3rd vehicle soon.

[dereeek]

This might make me sound picky but, i'm waiting till the GA is offered in black till I order.

[redboat]

Lex, I'm interested in another GB.....

[Lex]

Originally Posted by redboat Lex, I'm interested in another GB.....

I don't think I've ever had a group buy ...

[redboat]

Originally Posted by Lex I don't think I've ever had a group buy ...

Could we start one? I'll be down for one.

Also looking at your website, how does this effect MPG when change your BOV to VTA over RECIR using the GA?

http://www.stratifiedauto.com/index....roducts_id=217

"Another feature of the GA is that it allows the use of vent to atmosphere push-type valves to be run in MAF based vehicles. In MAF based vehicles, releasing a BPV or BOV to atmosphere causes very rich conditions at idle and during shifts. With this feature enabled (see how to enable it in the document below), the GA will stop the BPV from leaking at idle and during shifts allowing you to run the valve in VTA (Vent to Atmosphere) without a loss of driveability. Check out the video below of a MazdaSpeed3 running in full VTA"

[Lex]

Originally Posted by redboat Could we start one? I'll be down for one. Also looking at your website, how does this effect MPG when change your BOV to VTA over RECIR using the GA? Guardian Angel Overboost Protection [GUARDIAN_ANGEL (0100-0003.3)] - $199.00CAD : Stratified Automotive Controls "Another feature of the GA is that it allows the use of vent to atmosphere push-type valves to be run in MAF based vehicles. In MAF based vehicles, releasing a BPV or BOV to atmosphere causes very rich conditions at idle and during shifts. With this feature enabled (see how to enable it in the document below), the GA will stop the BPV from leaking at idle and during shifts allowing you to run the valve in VTA (Vent to Atmosphere) without a loss of driveability. Check out the video below of a MazdaSpeed3 running in full VTA"

MPGs impact will be marginal if at all.

[NCspecV81]

I'd be down for group buy

[hnda etr]

Originally Posted by Lex I don't think I've ever had a group buy ...

How about a group hug?






On the serious side, what's the max V that the external trigger can accept? Your instructions say 5V or higher, but not the max...?

I'll be installing the AEM WMI Failsafe that has a 12V out alarm trigger and I want to make sure that will work with the GA.

[Lex]

Originally Posted by hnda etr How about a group hug? On the serious side, what's the max V that the external trigger can accept? Your instructions say 5V or higher, but not the max...? I'll be installing the AEM WMI Failsafe that has a 12V out alarm trigger and I want to make sure that will work with the GA.

Won't be an issue. It can take battery voltage.

[illegal shishkebab]

group buy yes yes yex

[Lex]

We're going to have a little something for Black Friday ...

[cletusb]

Might pick one up over BF.

Genuine question, is this like a Go Fast Bits Turbo Fuse? Or what is the differance between the two?

[Lex]

Originally Posted by cletusb Might pick one up over BF. Genuine question, is this like a Go Fast Bits Turbo Fuse? Or what is the differance between the two?

Their device is a mechanical device (ours is electronic) that doesn't have a precise trigger setpoint, external trigger, driver warning, or VTA feature for the BPV.