Help on APEXi AVC-R

[gtstcruiser67]

I brought a R33 4 weeks ago with a AVC-R fitted. The car was tuned in Sydney by a tuning shop with the setting ; A@8psi, B@10psi.

The car has been great, goes well etc, but a week ago when I turned on either one of these settings then place the car under load I now hear this ticking sound from where the ECU is situated(in front of the passenger's feet). It's like a relay clicking on & off.

Secondly, is it a standard for the display unit itself, when turned on to retain a lot of heat? When I touch the back of the unit, it seams to hold a fair amount of heat. Is this common with this system?

Any help on this is much appreciated

[GZ R33]

They are pretty quiet compared to other ebc's. I am hoping that the ticking noise is just the valve for the ebc, mine is located in the engine bay, they make the noise when you start boosting. The screens are really hot that's normal.

[adznight]

Yeah the LCD screen give off a lot of heat so don't stress about that. When does this noise happen? How often?

[APEXI8]

The AVC-R Boost Control Solenoid is usually mounted inside the engine bay. The ticking noise is normal when booost comes in. You can make this noise less noticeable by placing a flat rubber strip around 3 to 5mm thick at the base of the solenoid to cushion it from wherever it is mounted. I have made an mounting platform like an "L braket" out of 5mm aluminium strip to mount the solenoid properly, again with rubber cushion between mounting platform and solenoid for to recude the noise. This method also extends the life of the solenoid.

Heat from AVC-R control screen is normal.

If you require any further assistance regarding the above please contact me. Oh I sell APEXI products too so call me if you need anything.

Cheers!

ARNIE - APEXI8

APEXIATE!

[franks]

what he said...

[gtstcruiser67]

Thanks for the advice. It's always a sigh of relief when here good news that all is fine. I had a closer inspection of the manual & found the heat periameters for the display unit.

I'm looking at upping the boost soon a few pound. I'm after 260rkw from which I'm told is quite easy with my current set up. I'm having it sorted through a shop to avoid any expensive mishaps, fuel rate being the key factor.

I will be looking at the apexi monitor which has rpm cutout & km/h in the next few months. If you have a price on this, let me know

Thanks again

[Elithrar]

The RSM (Rev/Speed Meter) goes for around $400 RRP, so you can probably find one cheaper second hand or if you look around. They also get rid of the speed limiter, I believe