Superchips Flashcal+ Initial Review

[snapper692]

If I had to pick a word to describe this right now, that word would be 'clunky' (Im upgrading this word to 'disaster'....or better yet, 'nightmare'). Feels more like a beta (alpha) release...And I'll tell you why.

In general:

1. Some features have to be done with the engine running, some without.
2. Some features that have to be changed with the engine running require you to restart the engine for them to take effect.
3. You have no idea what the requirements are till you try and save them.
4. Can't clear DTCs with the engine running. You can pull them with the engine running, but not clear them. Maybe that's normal for jeep?
5. After the first couple changes I made, the dash seemed to shut down normally after exiting the vehicle. After making a few more, it became rather delayed. I gave up after waiting 5 min and just removed the module. Haven't checked the shutdown time yet but will shortly. If it changes with it removed, Ill update this post.

Gauges:

1. Clunky. If you're using the analog gauges, you should be able to view 2 at a time without scrolling. Gauges need to be closer together.
2. If using digital gauges, you should be able to see 3 items. This is easily doing as this is just a spacing issue.
3. Not enough supported PIDs! There shouldn't be an issue supporting the basics, like oil temp, trans temp or engine timing. These need to be supported!

Crawl:

1. Super clunky! You shouldn't have to hit 'ok' 4 times to lock an axle!
2. If you want to lock the front axle (after the rear is already locked) you have to unlock the rear, then lock them both toghether....again with clicking 'ok' 4 times (5, technically). This HAS to change.
3. Same goes for the sway bar...Having to click 'ok' 4 time is too much.
4. You're already providing visual updates when changing things, no need to acknowledge everything.....multiple times.

Needs (I'd say immediate...):

1. Need to add the ability to disable traction control, preferably from the crawl screen.
2. Need the ability to activate the rear camera at any time or any speed while in drive.
3. Add the ability to enable the proximity sensor module. That's a popular add on that steers a lot of people to the Tazer.
4. Need a 'reset all' feature. So far, I have to reset every option manually to go back to stock.
5. You have to get rid of having to send this in to unmarry from a vehicle. This is so 20 years ago...lol.

While I love the direction you're going with the Flashcal+, it still needs work! I'll probably end up going back to my Tazer till this is a little more mature.

@MikeM@Superchips

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[snapper692]

Another interesting finding....The Flashcal allows for module resets. I tried the ABS reset, and it locks up the app and throws DTCs for ABS. Tried running it about 6 times, it locked up all but once. Now I have another DTC to try and figure out how to remedy. The other module resets 'seem' to work, but I don't have much faith since I now have 4 DTC from just the ABS reset. :-/