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      04-08-2017, 11:40 AM   #133
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Yes .
To test this, just put it in sport
i think that solved my question! i was driving on comfort mode the whole time and sometimes it wouldn't start the engine noise until i was going 20 MPH.

but yeah on sport, its in perfect sync,

thanks!


you mind showing me what settings you use while you're driving on comfort?

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      04-09-2017, 12:30 PM   #134
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I'm having mine installed on tuesday, would like to see everyone's favorite setup, I've only seen elspa's settings posted
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      04-10-2017, 01:23 AM   #135
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i think that solved my question! i was driving on comfort mode the whole time and sometimes it wouldn't start the engine noise until i was going 20 MPH.

but yeah on sport, its in perfect sync,

thanks!


you mind showing me what settings you use while you're driving on comfort?
sure, this is my setup for "comfort" mode, nice&quiet till you step on it
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      04-17-2017, 10:12 AM   #136
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I'm having mine installed on tuesday, would like to see everyone's favorite setup, I've only seen elspa's settings posted
Did you installed it ?
Settings ?
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      04-28-2017, 12:32 AM   #137
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how much are they charging you??
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      05-08-2017, 03:33 AM   #138
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hahahahaha, i haven't been on this forum in months but this is the most awesome thing ever. having some pretty loud cars in my stable, this is a necessity for me -- the concept is so absurd, i love it
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      05-08-2017, 03:38 AM   #139
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ElSpa, i may have missed it - but did you ever upload a video or sound clip with the S85 V10 sound? i gotta hear that
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      05-08-2017, 03:51 PM   #140
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ElSpa, i may have missed it - but did you ever upload a video or sound clip with the S85 V10 sound? i gotta hear that
even tough you can set it up to sound like a v10 (sort of) the level is just not that high....unfortunatly until lamborghini makes a sound ecu for one of their cars the best you can do is this maserati sound...

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      05-08-2017, 03:55 PM   #141
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even tough you can set it up to sound like a v10 (sort of) the level is just not that high....unfortunatly untill lamboghini makes a sound ecu for one of their cars the best you can do is this maserati sound...
ahh i see. thank you for the info.
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      05-08-2017, 06:20 PM   #142
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I did have it installed by streetnoyze in san Diego. They have installed a lot of car audio systems for me and my friends over the years. Charged me 350. I love it, sounds great. I always keep it maxed out loud as possible
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      05-09-2017, 05:16 AM   #143
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Anyone had this installed in the UK, preferably Yorkshire or nearby?
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      05-09-2017, 09:43 AM   #144
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I had mine installed today - but there is an issue with the software - it keeps saying BLE Module Software Version is not compatible. The demo work and it sounds really loud coming out of the external speaker - so the blue tooth is connected - just this error. I have emailed Maxhaust to see what they say.
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      05-09-2017, 09:46 AM   #145
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I had mine installed today - but there is an issue with the software - it keeps saying BLE Module Software Version is not compatible. The demo work and it sounds really loud coming out of the external speaker - so the blue tooth is connected - just this error. I have emailed Maxhaust to see what they say.
Larry - who did you use for the installation and are you able to share the cost?

I was thinking of doing it myself when I have more time in June/July but if you have an installer ready and primed, that could well be a quicker option!
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      05-09-2017, 11:30 AM   #146
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In England, I'd recommend getting a quote from these guys. I've used them for various cars (Lotus, Ferrari) for well over 10 years now. They are fairly priced, know their stuff and this should be straightforward for them.

http://www.maidstonesportscars.co.uk/
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      05-09-2017, 11:45 AM   #147
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Hiya - I used Oxford Car Audio:

Oxford Car Audio
Car Audio & Security Installations
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Tel:01865 769911
Email: shop@oxfordcaraudio
Website: www.oxfordcaraudio.co.uk

Took about 3 hours at £55 an hour inc VAT.
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      05-10-2017, 02:22 AM   #148
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Problems getting Maxhaust to work

Hi - can anyone help with this:

The Demo works and I can hear the demo through the speaker/actuator outside the vehicle - but it wont work in any other mode.

It says "BLE Module Software Version is not compatible for the Firmware and Car Software."

If I go into settings it says:

App Version v2.2
Soundbooster Firmware: Not Available
Soundbooster Hardware: Not Available
BLE Module Software v1.0
Car Software: Not Available
External Sound Module: Not Available

If I 'check update for your car' or 'Select new car' and choose BMW i8- it says:

"BLE Module Software Version is not compatible for the Firmware and Car Software.". In the Download Centre - the BLW Module Software is showing as V1 - does everyone else have this Verson ?

It shows that the bluetooth is connected and the demo works.

Any ideas ?

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      05-10-2017, 08:24 AM   #149
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Hi - can anyone help with this:

The Demo works and I can hear the demo through the speaker/actuator outside the vehicle - but it wont work in any other mode.

It says "BLE Module Software Version is not compatible for the Firmware and Car Software."

If I go into settings it says:

App Version v2.2
Soundbooster Firmware: Not Available
Soundbooster Hardware: Not Available
BLE Module Software v1.0
Car Software: Not Available
External Sound Module: Not Available

If I 'check update for your car' or 'Select new car' and choose BMW i8- it says:

"BLE Module Software Version is not compatible for the Firmware and Car Software.". In the Download Centre - the BLW Module Software is showing as V1 - does everyone else have this Verson ?

It shows that the bluetooth is connected and the demo works.

Any ideas ?

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when you change the modes in the car (comfort, sport) does it change in the app as well ?
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      05-10-2017, 08:33 AM   #150
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also I don't recognize that app....did you install the right application ?
it should look like this...
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      05-10-2017, 09:51 AM   #151
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Hiya - no it does change the app when I change the mode in the car. The app is the latest one from app store - maybe just a different screen shot. Maxhaust have come back and think they have a solution - which I will try on Friday and post. On the positive side - the demo sounds awesome. I was parked outside some shops and a guy was walking past - so I pressed the gas icon and he nearly jumped out of his skin. I had to get out and apologise :lol
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      05-10-2017, 11:26 AM   #152
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I think you have the wiring mixed up, the CAN communication ones. If Demo works, then everything should work....if not, then the car's ECU is not communicating with the sound ecu.

Didn't Michael tell you about this problem ? Maybe he forgot ? When first we bought the kit from Maxhaust we had the same problem the wiring and instructions were wrong ... but with Michael's custom wiring and instructions everything was fine in the end...
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      05-11-2017, 02:53 AM   #153
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Hiya - I don't know who Michael is. I am dealing with Roland at Maxhaust One of the 4 LED lights on the sound unit it red. Will post tomorrow when ave had time to look at it. Cheers
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      05-12-2017, 08:01 AM   #154
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Hiya - you were right - the instructions give 2 alternatives (must be different version of the loom on different cars). Works and sounds Awesome !
I wont post any videos as there are loads on the internet/this blog.
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