Your thoughts on msd's grid system? - Page 2

Todd Geisler · 07-17-2014, 04:19 PM

Quote:

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.

Keith 944 · 07-23-2014, 05:23 PM

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 · 07-25-2014, 11:37 AM

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 · 07-28-2014, 12:08 PM

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

Keith 944 · 07-28-2014, 02:00 PM

Quote:

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.

Keith 944 · 08-12-2014, 06:57 PM

For anyone following this, I just put it in last week. basic setup, didn't have time to try pulling timing out down track. but for now I am very happy with the results! I think what I had in the car was a little week for this engine combo.
Thanks for all the input guys

Maverick · 08-15-2014, 04:05 PM

How small is the acer net book, is it like a tablet. Trying to find some really small for making changes. Does the netbook have a keyboard?

07-23-2014, 12:50 PM	#12
sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 179 Likes: 9 Liked 40 Times in 29 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.

07-23-2014, 05:23 PM	#13
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,116 Likes: 1,004 Liked 1,649 Times in 521 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? 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. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2 X somebody many X nobody Last edited by Keith 944; 07-23-2014 at 05:26 PM.

07-25-2014, 11:37 AM	#14
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? 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. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

07-28-2014, 12:08 PM	#15
sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 179 Likes: 9 Liked 40 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? I have never seen any inconsistency issues. We are putting one in the Top Sprotsman car now.

08-12-2014, 06:57 PM	#17
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,116 Likes: 1,004 Liked 1,649 Times in 521 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? For anyone following this, I just put it in last week. basic setup, didn't have time to try pulling timing out down track. but for now I am very happy with the results! I think what I had in the car was a little week for this engine combo. Thanks for all the input guys __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2 X somebody many X nobody

08-15-2014, 04:05 PM	#18
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 Likes: 2 Liked 26 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on msd's grid system? How small is the acer net book, is it like a tablet. Trying to find some really small for making changes. Does the netbook have a keyboard?