Cargraphic valve control unit

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10-07-2021 | 07:06 PM

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......As there are no Cargraphic dealers in Canada, I ordered directly from them (needed less than a week to get it).......

Sports Car Boutique in Toronto carries Cargraphic's product but not sure why they are not listed as dealer...
https://www.sportscarboutique.com/co...dor_cargraphic

full disclosure: I have no affiliation with either Cargraphic or Sports Car Boutique but I plan to contact Sports Car Boutique if I am ever in the market for Cargraphic products

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10-07-2021 | 07:11 PM

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Installed a 2-mode valve control today. The unit, which has 2 holes on the sides (where I zip tied the box to the bracket). I used a small homedepot bracket and one bolt/nut > the bracket & ziptie can hardly be seen. Everything is inside the engine compartment.

As there are no Cargraphic dealers in Canada, I ordered directly from them (needed less than a week to get it).

So far, I am happy with the mod. By the way, as I was told, the flow optimized OAP gives 2 dB over stock, while the filter deleted one adds 4 dB.

Interesting, let us know how the remote fairs with the controller inside of the engine compartment, I programmed the Homelink buttons to the CG controller, and with the antenna in the trunk it sometimes does not pick up the signal, fortunately the fob-remote always works.

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10-07-2021 | 09:24 PM

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Westcoast, 2 of the 3 Homelink buttons are for the 2 garage doors already, so I use the remotes.
So far it has been consistent (20 or so times) ... well, until the battery is no longer sufficient

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10-08-2021 | 02:25 PM

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My controller is also in the trunk, and I have to hold the homeland a good few seconds for it to register most of the time. I'm curious about the engine compartment too - I was worried it would get too hot, but I'm sure pinching the wires in the engine compartment seal isn't any better for it

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10-08-2021 | 02:26 PM

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Did you find switched power in the engine bay?

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10-08-2021 | 02:41 PM

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Did you find switched power in the engine bay?

The 2-mode CG controller does not need a separate power lead.

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My controller is also in the trunk, and I have to hold the homeland a good few seconds for it to register most of the time. I'm curious about the engine compartment too - I was worried it would get too hot, but I'm sure pinching the wires in the engine compartment seal isn't any better for it

I have checked, and after 8 months there is no issue with the wires being feed out through the cover, in fact the seal it self (in between each fastener) allows plenty of room for the cable to come through without any real pressure on it.

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11-22-2021 | 02:10 AM

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Does using the cargraphic control unit void your warranty? How do you guys deal with that? Were you able to get your dealer to install it?

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11-22-2021 | 04:11 AM

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Does using the cargraphic control unit void your warranty? How do you guys deal with that? Were you able to get your dealer to install it?

Any aftermarket add-on 'can' void warranty

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11-22-2021 | 10:32 AM

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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst...

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11-22-2021 | 11:59 AM

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Does using the cargraphic control unit void your warranty? How do you guys deal with that? Were you able to get your dealer to install it?

The 2-mode unit which is 'Auto': normal PSE operation and 'Sport' which is valves always open should be pretty harmless, keeping the valves open won't hurt the engine. If the VC breaks simply remove it and the problem is solved.

As for installation, you would have to ask your dealer specifically, most of us approach this as a DIY mod.

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11-22-2021 | 12:17 PM

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no splitting/cutting wires are required - so it's a reversible mod.
maybe not super easily because it takes ~1 hour, but not too terrible.

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01-02-2022 | 02:52 PM

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Did you find switched power in the engine bay?

If you have figured this out, please share as I intend to install a 3-mode inside the engine bay. TIA

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01-03-2022 | 09:02 PM

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Anyone know if any vendors have any deals on the 2 wire Cargraphic controller? I saw flat six has it for $495 free shipping. Any better prices these days??