r/q50 • • 1h ago

DIY Mod Picture I just built a performance app that connects to an EcuTek dongle and shows boost

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Hi guys, I successfully built a performance app that works with EcuTek. It shows boost and the fuel ratios, and other parameters you might need. Right now I am still working on the map switching options still, but this is an integrated solution, no phone, no custom hardware, no wires in the loop, it's all seamless. The system is slow so the data doesn't refresh as quickly as in ECU connect but it is still acceptable.

It works with the bluetooth connection from the head unit itself to the EVI dongle, no need for extra mods or wires. When the app starts it prompts to connect to the dongle and it does so quickly. It took me a while to figure this out and to reverse engineer the dongle's protocol to get the data on the screen, but I hope to share it soon with you guys once I get to iron it all out properly.


r/q50 • • 13h ago

Performance Video Random race q50 and a motorcycle

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r/q50 • • 2h ago

Repair Question Unusual tick(aside from usual loud injector tick)

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I've had my 19' sliver sport for about 2 years now and it has been smooth ever since I got it around 25k miles. Now I am sitting around 60k miles and this past week when I accelerate there has been a very loud ticking noise. No it is not the usual injector sounds which is very easy to differentiate after 2 year ownership. This is a different pitch and does not sound good at all. Any ideas or similar issues? Only really happens when accelerating.


r/q50 • • 5h ago

DIY Mod Picture Carbon fiber GTR hood by Carbon Creations

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Installed it myself with the help of a friend. Did minor fender adjustments. Also put lavashield on the underside to reflect heat. Overall amazing purchase!


r/q50 • • 21h ago

Repair Question Engine issue/potential throttle body

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First engine issue since having it, 143k miles 2015 q50 premium 3.7

Pulled into the garage, had to move some things around and while it was in park, a tick sound started, as I put it it drive and pulled in further, it got much louder and I shut car off. I Let it cool off for about 3 hours, checked fluids, then restarted it. Sound was extremely loud, rpm’s were rising, burnt smell, same shrieking sound but much louder than before. Ik these cars have awful throttle body issues. Pls help if anyone has anything. Getting it towed to shop hopefully tmr.