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Tactrix Cable V1.0 or V1.2 - Any Difference?
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:13 pmby Tkon
I've searched for differences, and have found that cables bought after October '05 should be version 1.2. I have an opportunity to purchase a used Tactrix cable, but I do not know it's version. Is there any functionality difference between a version 1.0 or version 1.2 cable?
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:11 pmby cboles
1. The 1.2 has an electronically switchable reprogramming voltage, versus the "always on" voltage of the 1.0. This allows you to plug it safely into non-Subarus
2. The 1.2 can operate at higher speeds, which allows it to relfash DBW Subarus like the STi.
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:16 pmby Tkon
Would you say that for a 2005 Subaru WRX, the cables are functionally the same? The version 1.0 cable would work fine, albeit, it may run slower?
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:34 pmby cboles
The speed is determined and fixed by the software, not the hardware. The 1.0 will work fine for a 2005 WRX.
Colby
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:43 pmby Tkon
Thank you for your help. Now, I just need to negotiate the price down a bit. If the seller won't budge, I'm ordering a new cable from you, because it would be about the same price.
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:51 pmby cboles
If the price is that close, I would just get a new one. It works with more cars.
Colby