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LongGrain · 11-04-2007, 01:21 AM

hey, i'm thinking about picking up an apex'i avcr boost controller to go along with my safc. just wondering if anyone as any experience with this model. i searched and found a lot of people using the newer versions. but not so much the older avcr's

this is the model i'm thinking about buying.

***S14DB*** · 11-04-2007, 01:14 AM

buy the newer version.

LongGrain · 11-04-2007, 11:05 AM

why do you say that? whats wrong with this one?

whiteytighties · 11-04-2007, 11:18 AM

I had a friend that used the older version AVCR in his 1st gen Eclipse GSX and it actually worked great until he decided to take apart the selenoid and tried cleaning it although it was still working great. LOL

Go for it if it's a damn good price, if not then get a new one. I see the newer version sell around $200-250 used nowadays.

LongGrain · 11-04-2007, 02:00 PM

i just wanna pick up one of these because i dont like the look of the new ones, and i dont want to hide it. plus this matches my old school SAFC.

blu808 · 11-04-2007, 02:04 PM

Very similar to the greddy profec b .
+ Really easy to use
+ 2 Preset boost settings
+ Easy to install
+ Small

- old
- old style solonoid
- prob cant get replacement parts
- ugly?

LongGrain · 11-04-2007, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

Very similar to the greddy profec b .
+ Really easy to use
+ 2 Preset boost settings
+ Easy to install
+ Small

- old
- old style solonoid
- prob cant get replacement parts
- ugly?

well it looks like the pros outweight the cons. ugly is subjective, i would rather have this than a newer one any day. i think the newer ones look tacky, which is why i went with a knob safc also.

IN33DH3LP · 11-04-2007, 02:13 PM

there is a saying that goes Keep It Simple Stupid. Unless you are taking it to someone who is experienced with tuning electronic boost controllers (there is a lot that goes into it, if you want it done right), just buy a manual one.

I had a AVCR (the model that your showing). It worked great. I also had a Greddy Profec B at one point on a 2nd Gen Eclipse, it worked great. Nothing is wrong with that AVCR. Its just, if you are only looking to increase boost for weekend fun, a manual boost controller will suit you more. Its less then half the cost and you get the same benefit.

***S14DB*** · 11-04-2007, 03:01 PM

I dunno if the MAP and solenoid are different. But the ones on the super are prolly the best out there. Also, once toy learn the SAVCR's software you won't go back to anything else.

fro20 · 11-04-2007, 06:06 PM

I think the old AVC-R is better then the new one for the same reasons the old PRofec B is better then the PRofec B SpecII.

I have other electronics to moniter things, I just want my boost controller to give me better response and keep my boost where I want it.

So I got a SARD Boost Trigger. It and the PRofec B are tight. SImple and effective. Why do I need to monitor my injector pulse width, that is what a stand alone is for.

burnsauto · 11-04-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

Very similar to the greddy profec b .
+ Really easy to use
+ 2 Preset boost settings
+ Easy to install
+ Small

- old
- old style solonoid
- prob cant get replacement parts
- ugly?

LMAO ...ugly.

yeah...if its a super good deal...i'd pick it up...but the 2nd gen's dont go for that much...i picked mine up from another member for 210 shipped...

blu808 · 11-05-2007, 01:09 AM

yup. Thats why I stated clearly.

Ugly ? With a ?

I personally liike the profec b. Press the button for high boost. if you are in the finals and failing. Turn it all the way up.

11-04-2007, 01:21 AM	#1
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	thinking about an apex'i avcr hey, i'm thinking about picking up an apex'i avcr boost controller to go along with my safc. just wondering if anyone as any experience with this model. i searched and found a lot of people using the newer versions. but not so much the older avcr's this is the model i'm thinking about buying.

11-04-2007, 01:14 AM	#2
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	buy the newer version. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

11-04-2007, 02:04 PM	#6
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Very similar to the greddy profec b . + Really easy to use + 2 Preset boost settings + Easy to install + Small - old - old style solonoid - prob cant get replacement parts - ugly? __________________

11-04-2007, 03:01 PM	#9
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I dunno if the MAP and solenoid are different. But the ones on the super are prolly the best out there. Also, once toy learn the SAVCR's software you won't go back to anything else. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

11-05-2007, 01:09 AM	#12
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 42 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yup. Thats why I stated clearly. Ugly ? With a ? I personally liike the profec b. Press the button for high boost. if you are in the finals and failing. Turn it all the way up. __________________

11-04-2007, 11:05 AM	#3
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	why do you say that? whats wrong with this one?

11-04-2007, 11:18 AM	#4
whiteytighties Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Inland Empire/So Cali Posts: 239 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I had a friend that used the older version AVCR in his 1st gen Eclipse GSX and it actually worked great until he decided to take apart the selenoid and tried cleaning it although it was still working great. LOL Go for it if it's a damn good price, if not then get a new one. I see the newer version sell around $200-250 used nowadays.

11-04-2007, 02:00 PM	#5
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i just wanna pick up one of these because i dont like the look of the new ones, and i dont want to hide it. plus this matches my old school SAFC.

11-04-2007, 02:13 PM	#8
IN33DH3LP Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Feltwell, England Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	there is a saying that goes Keep It Simple Stupid. Unless you are taking it to someone who is experienced with tuning electronic boost controllers (there is a lot that goes into it, if you want it done right), just buy a manual one. I had a AVCR (the model that your showing). It worked great. I also had a Greddy Profec B at one point on a 2nd Gen Eclipse, it worked great. Nothing is wrong with that AVCR. Its just, if you are only looking to increase boost for weekend fun, a manual boost controller will suit you more. Its less then half the cost and you get the same benefit.

11-04-2007, 06:06 PM	#10
fro20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: san diego Age: 43 Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I think the old AVC-R is better then the new one for the same reasons the old PRofec B is better then the PRofec B SpecII. I have other electronics to moniter things, I just want my boost controller to give me better response and keep my boost where I want it. So I got a SARD Boost Trigger. It and the PRofec B are tight. SImple and effective. Why do I need to monitor my injector pulse width, that is what a stand alone is for.