Quick Xineering downshift blip module install review

[drummerboy]

90% of my choice to go with the Xineering unit was because there is no tapping of wires, it's just plug and play. The remaining 10% is because I liked the idea of the app to precisely dial in the blip settings, even though some knobs or dials would be much more convenient.

They have pass through connectors for the pedal sensors/switches, and they have two exposed wire ends for you to 'tap' into the fuse box which ever way you prefer. If I recall correctly, their instructions show the wires running into the fuse box that they suggest you tap, but they also show which fuses you want to tap into with something like the fuse tap posted above. The taps JAJ posted appear to be fantastic, but I'd still much prefer the fuse tap. That wire harness going into the fuse box is bulky and looks to be very tough to play with, and I'd rather not compromise it.

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[Lorne34]

Let us know what you come up with. I would like to know.

sounds like I will be dropping my 350 off at your place Andy in the near future... LOL...

 

[drummerboy]

Oh, guys, one thing I think I should add

In your initial experimentation, if you want to turn the blipping off and have not yet installed a switch, pull out the orange wire to turn the unit off.

DO NOT UNPLUG THE MODULE HARNESS WHILE THE CAR IS ON.

Apparently the connectors pass through the signals only while the module is plugged in, and I became stuck at a red light on an interstate exit ramp for about a minute with a whole lot of warnings on the dash. Afterwards I got to think about my cavalier attitude.

 

[meterman]

I installed a switch in the console to turn it on and off. works great, especially at the track when I don't want it to blip when I'm turning into the pits when exiting the track.

 

[Vettel-ish]

sounds like I will be dropping my 350 off at your place Andy in the near future... LOL...

Yep!! still waiting on those pics after the detail.

 

[JAJ]

90% of my choice to go with the Xineering unit was because there is no tapping of wires, it's just plug and play. The remaining 10% is because I liked the idea of the app to precisely dial in the blip settings, even though some knobs or dials would be much more convenient.

They have pass through connectors for the pedal sensors/switches, and they have two exposed wire ends for you to 'tap' into the fuse box which ever way you prefer. If I recall correctly, their instructions show the wires running into the fuse box that they suggest you tap, but they also show which fuses you want to tap into with something like the fuse tap posted above. The taps JAJ posted appear to be fantastic, but I'd still much prefer the fuse tap. That wire harness going into the fuse box is bulky and looks to be very tough to play with, and I'd rather not compromise it.

The fuse tap looks like a great solution for power - plug it slot F21 and you're done. But, one way or another, you have to tap into the brake light switch wire because it doesn't have a fuse.

 

[drummerboy]

The fuse tap looks like a great solution for power - plug it slot F21 and you're done. But, one way or another, you have to tap into the brake light switch wire because it doesn't have a fuse.

EDIT: You're right! see below:

 

[drummerboy]

Ha! I just looked and remembered what I did. As I'm sure you are aware, you are correct that there is no fuse to tap for the brown brake wire.

Quick preface, I only tested the unit on a few drives in the week after I installed it and have not yet finished up the install. I have not permanently mounted the module, and I currently have the orange power wire disconnected because I haven't permanently installed my switch yet. Additionally I think I'll indeed positap that wire like you suggested when I finish up the install. If the back corner wire is easily accessed, I might as well positap that one, too, while I'm at it instead of using the fuse tap.

As for my test: I pulled the fuse box harness and slipped the exposed end of the brown wire into that top corner location of the connector and put it back on instead of tapping that wire. Worked great! Only half-kidding as I'm sure that's not a recommended permanent installation method, though my gut feels like it would be just fine. There's significant contact being made between the wire and the pin, and it's held in place with incredible tension by the connector itself - I could not pull it out. When you think about it, it's actually pretty similar to what the positap is doing, but feel free to condemn this method and correct me.

 

[JAJ]

Ha! I just looked and remembered what I did. As I'm sure you are aware, you are correct that there is no fuse to tap for the brown brake wire.

Quick preface, I only tested the unit on a few drives in the week after I installed it and have not yet finished up the install. I have not permanently mounted the module, and I currently have the orange power wire disconnected because I haven't permanently installed my switch yet. Additionally I think I'll indeed positap that wire like you suggested when I finish up the install. If the back corner wire is easily accessed, I might as well positap that one, too, while I'm at it instead of using the fuse tap.

As for my test: I pulled the fuse box harness and slipped the exposed end of the brown wire into that top corner location of the connector and put it back on instead of tapping that wire. Worked great! Only half-kidding as I'm sure that's not a recommended permanent installation method, though my gut feels like it would be just fine. There's significant contact being made between the wire and the pin, and it's held in place with incredible tension by the connector itself - I could not pull it out. When you think about it, it's actually pretty similar to what the positap is doing, but feel free to condemn this method and correct me.

My module is permanently sitting in my glove box, held in place by other stuff in the glovebox. As for the switch, you've seen where I put it in the earlier photo. I've done enough track days with it now to be glad I put the switch there. There's merit in making it easy to find when you're hustling along at 100 mph and you suddenly realize that you forgot to turn it on before you left the pits.

 

[Matthew]

I am considering trying this unit out. Does it just blip the throttle or does it rev match for what gear you put the car into before you let the clutch out? I previously had a 370z that would rev match so that is my point of reference. Thanks!

 

[Vettel-ish]

Installed mine over the weekend.

The hardest part was that damn clutch switch. I tried for like 30 min. Finally got the wife and her tiny hands. Took her like 15 sec lol.

I installed a switch to turn on and off. Taping the wires is sketchy. However pretty easy once you do it. Testing this wed and sat before track next week.

 

[pbrmeasap]

Anyone have feedback on using this? I have used a few times now on track and find it's just ok. More reliable and consistent than the auto-blip but still not perfect by any means.

One issue is that I find that it tends to blip the throttle periodically even when the brake pedal is not engaged. Can be a bit alarming when engage the clutch to upshift and the throttle blips, especially if only going the through the paddock or pit area.

It would also be much improved if could more easily adjust the settings. As it stands, must plug into a laptop and fiddle with the software to adjust. The android app is no longer available so is not an option.

I located a on/off switch in the coin tray to the left of steering wheel, which works well. Just need to remember to switch on only when entering the track and off again as soon as entering pit lane.

 

[Vettel-ish]

Anyone have feedback on using this? I have used a few times now on track and find it's just ok. More reliable and consistent than the auto-blip but still not perfect by any means.

One issue is that I find that it tends to blip the throttle periodically even when the brake pedal is not engaged. Can be a bit alarming when engage the clutch to upshift and the throttle blips, especially if only going the through the paddock or pit area.

It would also be much improved if could more easily adjust the settings. As it stands, must plug into a laptop and fiddle with the software to adjust. The android app is no longer available so is not an option.

I located a on/off switch in the coin tray to the left of steering wheel, which works well. Just need to remember to switch on only when entering the track and off again as soon as entering pit lane.

I will be at road america on Thursday. Very high speed. The main reason I installed this. I will provide feedback after for sure.

 

[Vettel-ish]

@drummerboy has had installed for like 2 years now.

 

[JAJ]

...One issue is that I find that it tends to blip the throttle periodically even when the brake pedal is not engaged...

Have you contacted Xineering about this? They've been pretty responsive when I had questions.

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