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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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I need a def file for my 85 for WinBin.

I have found a number of sites that have a plethora of files posted. However the file names seem arbitrary to me. How can I go about finding the proper def file for my application?
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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I think scrop508 or tjwong would know where to get these. Send them an email, if they don't get back to ya.
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Originally Posted by MtlSphere
I need a def file for my 85 for WinBin.

I have found a number of sites that have a plethora of files posted. However the file names seem arbitrary to me. How can I go about finding the proper def file for my application?
I don't use WinBin for tuning, I use TunerCat. As it is much easier plus I don't have to search for definition files.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tjwong
I don't use WinBin for tuning, I use TunerCat. As it is much easier plus I don't have to search for definition files.
Sorry, dude I know we've talked TunerCat alot, before. I just miss-remembered.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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I may end up going that route. In the mean time I'm just trying to get a little computer time to become familiar with this side of tuning.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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There is no Winbin ecu file for the 85. You have to have Tunercat.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluevette85
There is no Winbin ecu file for the 85. You have to have Tunercat.

You might try Tuner Pro as there maybe a third party ecu file to work with your 85.

http://tunerpro.markmansur.com

Or you can download TunerCat and download some $42 bin files or email me and I can send a couple $42 bins for you to play with. Then you can get some familiarity with the tool. TunerCat comes with the $42 definition and you have 30 days to mess with it before having to register and pay for it.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 11:23 PM
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I searched and searched and searched for that elusive 85 ECU freeware file, let me tell you- it doesnt exist. Tunercat is the ONLY one you will find. I swapped ECM so I wouldnt have to deal with it. Believe it or not, I spent less time swapping to a 165 ECM than I did searching for that file.
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Originally Posted by SBNova
I searched and searched and searched for that elusive 85 ECU freeware file, let me tell you- it doesnt exist. Tunercat is the ONLY one you will find. I swapped ECM so I wouldnt have to deal with it. Believe it or not, I spent less time swapping to a 165 ECM than I did searching for that file.
And you got a faster ECM to boot
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I appreciate the effort and the info! I guess it's time to move up to the 165. I've only glossed over the upgrade articles. Time to start boning up on making the switch!

Thanks again!
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