Quad Adrenaline...now this is Awesome!!!

[Cummins724]

Quad has released his programs to all the testers & I have never seen anything like this. Talk about choices, is 52 enough? I towed 15k# today running his production tuning with egt backdown set at 1250* & it was unreal how well this box tows. I was actually towing on PL10 & the box kept egts well in check. I don't know which program to try next. I just downloaded ADR 2022 Check this out :-laf Quadzilla

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I've really loved the power and flexibility of my Edge Comp - the ability of instant push button power level changes is hard to beat - and WAYYYyyy above anything like the programmers like the Smarty I just dumped. That said, these later generation power adders, with their evolving added program levels and instant flexibility - as well as those now provided by Quad may well be my next step, if even more power and flexibility needs/wants appear on my horizon!



Having played around with the FIXED level programming of the Smarty, and seeing the far more flexible available alternatives, I just can't see why anyone would settle for a device requiring you to pull to the side of the road to change program levels as driving situations change, or else settle for a compromise program level in order to AVOID those changes! :-laf:-laf



NOW, once all the minor Quad issues are in hand, and full production is underway, how about a group buy special? Oo. Oo. Oo.

 

[PVanderlugt]

Has anyone tested this box with an auto transmission?? wondering if there any problems with erratic shifting and TQ lock-up like Smarty does??
Pete

 

[DCreed]

I see alot of dealers "selling" the Adrenaline, are any shipping yet?

 

[MamthTorq]

NOW, once all the minor Quad issues are in hand, and full production is underway, how about a group buy special? Oo. Oo. Oo. [/QUOTE]









That sounds great to me. If... or should I say when that happens:-laf I would be in!

 

[DCreed]

it would definately be doable, but would have to be quick, I'm getting mine as soon as they're available!

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

As an owner who frequently tows an RV, and in steep mountainous routes, that ability to have a set point for EGT is a MAJOR plus!



I realize it "ain't over til the fat lady sings", and my usual cautious nature sorta dictates a wait until a new product has been out on the street long enough, and exposed to a wide variety of drivers and situations - but this product really looks to have pretty much all bases covered in features... Oo.

 

[GKruzich]

how about a group buy special?

I'd be interested also.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Only issue had with my Comp/Smarty usage, was related to RF interference from my high power Amateur Radio mobile setup - finally got it all worked out, but might be an issue with the Adrenaline - wonder if Quad would like me to do a test for him on my truck to see if there might be RF issues with it as well - quite a few other Amateur radio ops and potential customers on this board besides me...



ALWAYS willing to help... :-laf:-laf:-laf

 

[Cummins724]

I just tried out the 2022 program which defuels at 1150. It is unreal how much better the box keeps up with the temps while towing. The low end fueling feels so strong it is unreal, not sure if he added extra timing or what, but this thing is like a rocket off idle.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I just tried out the 2022 program which defuels at 1150. It is unreal how much better the box keeps up with the temps while towing. The low end fueling feels so strong it is unreal, not sure if he added extra timing or what, but this thing is like a rocket off idle.

What does it do when it reaches the set EGT limit, just back off enough to maintain that EGT - or defuel well back somewhere below that set point?

 

[Boondocker]

The Download instructions say that . NET Framework is required, but doesn't specify the version. There is 1. 1 and 2. 0 of . NET Framework, and they're different - i. e. 2. 0 doesn't exactly include 1. 1.

Sorry for the geekyness, but as a software tester by trade, I'm hung up on details and version numbers and stuff.

I really like the idea of the variety of program "packages" available, though I'd still love to see an ala carte menu. Still, this is a light year ahead of the competition.

I was considering an Edge Attitude for the protection features, but I'm not thrilled with Edge quality and can't get with that giant monitor with digital gauges that I don't need.

With the low profile, 32-bit processor, and downloadable programming packages - I'm sold... as soon as the group buy gets here (and Gary says it's ok) :-laf

Neil

 

[DCreed]

Boon- let me use the geek in you! is this software MAC compatable?

 

[Cummins724]

What does it do when it reaches the set EGT limit, just back off enough to maintain that EGT - or defuel well back somewhere below that set point?

When I ran the 1250* program, the gauge would hit 1400* if I hit it hard towing on PL10 then slowly come back down to 1250*. Today with the 1150* program I was giving it some wot runs & egts went to 1300* if I hit it hard then slowly back to 1250*. I don't know why, but I just love towing on PL10... . must be the showoff in me. :-laf

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

When I ran the 1250* program, the gauge would hit 1400* if I hit it hard towing on PL10 then slowly come back down to 1250*. Today with the 1150* program I was giving it some wot runs & egts went to 1300* if I hit it hard then slowly back to 1250*. I don't know why, but I just love towing on PL10... . must be the showoff in me. :-laf

Yeah, but as the EGT dropped, did the power seem to also be dropping as noticeably? Seems that if the EGT set point was supposed to be 1150, the reduction in both EGT and power would start being controlled somewhat earlier than 1300* - unless that is more a reflection of the response time of the EGT sensor and readout than actual operating temp...



Keep the info and impressions coming - great stuff!

 

[BILLVO]

Maybe Quad can step in on this one. I am wondering if the Agressive programs totally eliminate the Tq management. I am looking at upgrading to this if it can truely do all, like eliminate Tq mgmt totally like the BD Rad box. I want a box to be daily driver and tow friendly but be able to unleash the full potential like a Hot comp, BD rad combined as my 02 is going to be used for a competition rig more in the future both drag racing and My favorite sled pulling. I would like to see dyno comparisons of adrenaline/hot comp, for a rig with probably the most common setup- 150 hp injectors and 62/14 turbo.



If they truely do 100+ dyno runs a day they have to have seen this combo many times already I would asume. And would like some more info on if they can or have solved the cruise surging issues that many including me have with autos and larger injectors.



I am on the verge of getting a BD rad to run with the Hot comp but am peeved at the lack of Edges ability to relolve their issues and do not want to buy another component. if the adrenaline is truely a one does all I would gladly fall of their side of the fence but it will not be for another year "I think it will take that long for it to be circulated and tested enough by then to make a better informed decision". Oo.

 

[DCreed]

from what I understand that is why Quad is "dragging his heels" on the release of this box as he is not willing(like so many others) to have us be the guinea pig and work out the bugs later. His intention is to DO all the testing needed to ensure minimal problems and best possible performance for the user.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I would gladly fall of their side of the fence but it will not be for another year "I think it will take that long for it to be circulated and tested enough by then to make a better informed decision".

That's pretty much the way I see it as well - unless early owner results generate rave reviews, or a killer group or other "gottahavit" price shows up early on...

 

[BILLVO]

unless early owner results generate rave reviews, or a killer group or other "gottahavit" price shows up early on...

Thats how we fell into the last "Next best thing". If I had only waited for another year I would never have owned the 2nd gen "S... ty" word.

 

[Cummins724]

Yeah, but as the EGT dropped, did the power seem to also be dropping as noticeably? Seems that if the EGT set point was supposed to be 1150, the reduction in both EGT and power would start being controlled somewhat earlier than 1300* - unless that is more a reflection of the response time of the EGT sensor and readout than actual operating temp...



Keep the info and impressions coming - great stuff!

The Adrenaline reduces fueling in 1% increments rather than in power levels as the other manufacturers do. If you are throwing alot of fuel at it as I do, you are heating up faster than the box is adjusting. I have towed in PL05 with no egt troubles at all, gauge stays at 1250*. I was testing the box hillbilly style, full monty PL10, pedal to the floor & only seeing 1400* while towing. Once I saw those temps, I eased out of it so that the box can do its trick. It is hard to explain how it does without seeing it for yourself, all I can say is it definately can't be felt because the defueling is so smooth, not just a drop in power like most boxes. He does have programs that don't defuel for sled pulling/racing.