Your thoughts on msd's grid system?

[Keith 944]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Keith 944]

thanks. I was talking with a fellow racer this weekend said his issue was the grid seemed to be inconstant on the launch rpm and would vary a little, and was enough to go from an .00-something green to a redlight. it was something to ponder....I have a few weeks before picking mine up, I would love to here about anymore issues to be aware of
Another question: how is the 2 step on low side? is it much smoother than old units? did they get rid of all the popping and banging? the Mallory that I was using before is very smooth and I use it on the "street/strip" car.

[GaryGoFast]

As far as inconsistencies go, I don't see it. A runner up and a win in 1st 3 races this year with 2 different drivers. That's top bulb full tree.

[sst7250]

I have never seen any inconsistency issues. We are putting one in the Top Sprotsman car now.

[Keith 944]

Originally Posted by sst7250

I have never seen any inconsistency issues. We are putting one in the Top Sprotsman car now.

lol. thought your s/st car could run t/s with your mph!
Anyway, thanks for the replies, as I was told @ the msd seminar, all future development will be towards this system. and will be able to update new features, mine will be here next week.