Your thoughts on msd's grid system?

Keith 944 · 07-15-2014, 03:52 PM

thanks Rich, I thought the same thing. My ignition now has the retard, start retard, and rpm and window switch. just need a backup and would like to try this one and keep the one in the car as a backup. does same things I would want but the output is way more than even the old 7 series. some times I think there may be too much in the grid and I might do something stupid by mistake. (never happens) lol. was hoping to hear more info from anyone running the new ign. with the grid on top. I have heard of a lot of problems with them but want to hear user input. thanks for the input, anybody else?

sst7250 · 07-16-2014, 01:35 AM

It is much more user friendly than the Digital 7 stuff. IMO that is a big selling point.

GaryGoFast · 07-16-2014, 02:13 PM

I have the Grid & Controller on my Nova, easy to use, does more than we will ever need. Kick *** spark. I lost a controller after the first 2 weeks, replaced under warranty and have had no issues.
I recommend if upgrading.

Keith 944 · 07-16-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryGoFast

I have the Grid & Controller on my Nova, easy to use, does more than we will ever need. Kick *** spark. I lost a controller after the first 2 weeks, replaced under warranty and have had no issues.
I recommend if upgrading.

thanks Gary, I am going to upgrade. Had ign. in my car for 15 years since I built it. not broke but wonder if I may be leaving anything on the table. my decision is between the 7 digital or the grid. only slight diff in $. leaning on the grid. just wanted to here some hero or horror story's first.

Keith 944 · 07-16-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sst7250

It is much more user friendly than the Digital 7 stuff. IMO that is a big selling point.

Thanks for your reply.
please explain, I thought the dig.7 had all dials on side of box to use i.e.. last min. adjustments.
I do know you can add rpm adj modules to the grid to do same but that's more cash.
seems kind of a hassle to have to take laptop out to car to make adj....
I do like the point of having an ignition data loger. isn't that on the digital 7 also?

voltdr · 07-16-2014, 03:09 PM

I run the Grid connected to my Digital 7 box. My reason is that if the controller would go bad, I can reconnect the digital 7 and keep racing. There are no controls on the side if the Digital box. The Grid has rev limiters in 50 RPM increments. I like that adjustment better for TS racing.
The data acquisition is better than the Digital boxes.
Dan

Cisco Kid · 07-16-2014, 10:25 PM

ive been reading on this as well...I plan on buying the complete grid system,and installing it over the winter..im my eyes its a good system,and I like the fact you can tune everything with a lap top! pretty soon there will probably be an iPhone app!

Keith 944 · 07-17-2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by voltdr

I run the Grid connected to my Digital 7 box. My reason is that if the controller would go bad, I can reconnect the digital 7 and keep racing. There are no controls on the side if the Digital box. The Grid has rev limiters in 50 RPM increments. I like that adjustment better for TS racing.
The data acquisition is better than the Digital boxes.
Dan

[QUOTE=voltdr;438065]I run the Grid connected to my Digital 7 box. My reason is that if the controller would go bad, I can reconnect the digital 7 and keep racing.

Very good point. thanks

Todd Geisler · 07-17-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith 944

Thanks for your reply.
please explain, I thought the dig.7 had all dials on side of box to use i.e.. last min. adjustments.
I do know you can add rpm adj modules to the grid to do same but that's more cash.
seems kind of a hassle to have to take laptop out to car to make adj....
I do like the point of having an ignition data loger. isn't that on the digital 7 also?

I use a small Acer Netbook to program the MSD grid as well as my Autometer data log dash. It's small enough I keep it on the passenger seat in the car and can make adjustments in the drivers seat in 2 minutes.

sst7250 · 07-23-2014, 12:50 PM

I was referring to the programmable digital 7 boxes vs the Grid system. I thought that was the 7 box you were referring to my bad. I have never really considered the non programmable ones personally. The Grid system is much easier to navigate and use than the programmable(7530T etc)boxes out there. Those are programmed usijng a laptop or a handheld controller can also change some parameters.

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Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,163 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? thanks Rich, I thought the same thing. My ignition now has the retard, start retard, and rpm and window switch. just need a backup and would like to try this one and keep the one in the car as a backup. does same things I would want but the output is way more than even the old 7 series. some times I think there may be too much in the grid and I might do something stupid by mistake. (never happens) lol. was hoping to hear more info from anyone running the new ign. with the grid on top. I have heard of a lot of problems with them but want to hear user input. thanks for the input, anybody else? __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

07-16-2014, 01:35 AM	#2
sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 184 Likes: 9 Liked 45 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? It is much more user friendly than the Digital 7 stuff. IMO that is a big selling point.

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GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? I have the Grid & Controller on my Nova, easy to use, does more than we will ever need. Kick *** spark. I lost a controller after the first 2 weeks, replaced under warranty and have had no issues. I recommend if upgrading. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

07-16-2014, 03:09 PM	#6
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? I run the Grid connected to my Digital 7 box. My reason is that if the controller would go bad, I can reconnect the digital 7 and keep racing. There are no controls on the side if the Digital box. The Grid has rev limiters in 50 RPM increments. I like that adjustment better for TS racing. The data acquisition is better than the Digital boxes. Dan

07-16-2014, 10:25 PM	#7
Cisco Kid Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shadyside Ohio Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? ive been reading on this as well...I plan on buying the complete grid system,and installing it over the winter..im my eyes its a good system,and I like the fact you can tune everything with a lap top! pretty soon there will probably be an iPhone app!

07-23-2014, 12:50 PM	#10
sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 184 Likes: 9 Liked 45 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? I was referring to the programmable digital 7 boxes vs the Grid system. I thought that was the 7 box you were referring to my bad. I have never really considered the non programmable ones personally. The Grid system is much easier to navigate and use than the programmable(7530T etc)boxes out there. Those are programmed usijng a laptop or a handheld controller can also change some parameters.