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    I've e-mailed Diablo Sport twice about seeing if they will reset my Predator and haven't gotten a response (even said I'm willing to pay a fee). Nothing so far! Allen, is it possible for you to connect to a Predator, check the files and reset the part that marries itself to the truck? One of the things that's keeping me from getting a custom tune is that my Predator will basically become useless. I can still use it to scan and reset SES codes but that's about it. Anyone know of anybody who has had their Predator reset?
    Jim
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    Best 1/4 mile: 14.76 @ 92.23 with a 2.09 60"

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    i think once its on there its there. not 100% positive, but thats what i understood.
    good luck.

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    According to PDQ, diablosports best customer, once you use your predator on a GM vehicle , it's married to that vehicle forever. The fords are different, you can just unload it and sell it.
    It's not totally useless, it makes a great basic scan tool.

    allen

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    There is a way around it though.. Hook it up to a little extra voltage till it dosnt work so good then send it back for replacement. Then you will have a new one you can sell if that is you intention.
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    That's bad.
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    Hrm...another Con Man I see.
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    Originally posted by Hit Man X@Jan 13 2004, 02:41 PM
    Hrm...another Con Man I see.
    Can you sell them on E-bay? J/K
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    Here's an idea some little bird just told me... order a new Predator from Sum*it Racin'. "Accidently" drop your existing one back in the box and then return it. Then you have one of two choices:

    1. Say the thing doesn't work. Get it exchanged, then resell it on ebay or re-return to them.
    2. Return it and say "just decided for a custom tune" so I don't need it anymore.



    I don't condone any illegal acts/scams. I make my ebay money legally. It is not my fault I can get stuff for cheap (or free) then resell and make a nice profit. It's capitalism at its best.
    The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. - Confucius

    "He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature, is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life."- Henri Frederic Amiel

    '01 Chev Z71 LT - '85 BMW 745i TURBO - '88 BMW 750iL - '88 Ford F150 XLT Lariat - '79 MB 240D - '79 MB 280S Euro
    '80 MB 380SE-5.0 Euro - '85 MB 300SD - '87 MB 300SDL - 1990 MB 300SEL - '91 MB 300SE - '91 MB 560SEL

    Let's face it, the red hair... makes 'em wet.


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    Originally posted by Hit Man X@Jan 14 2004, 03:23 PM
    Here's an idea some little bird just told me... order a new Predator from Sum*it Racin'. "Accidently" drop your existing one back in the box and then return it. Then you have one of two choices:

    1. Say the thing doesn't work. Get it exchanged, then resell it on ebay or re-return to them.
    2. Return it and say "just decided for a custom tune" so I don't need it anymore.



    I don't condone any illegal acts/scams.
    That's an idea but it's not my style. I wouldn't stoop that low to rip a company off or a person off. I know people probably do it, but not me.
    Jim
    00 silverado ext cab
    5.3L Vortec, 3.73 gears with limited slip, Gibson shorty headers, Dynomax exhaust, Ported oem airbox, K&N filter, Volant intake tube, NGK tr55's, ASP pulleys, Yank 2400 TC, Predator, LT1 electric fans, Cadillac Escalade wheels and 275/60R17 tires.
    Best 1/4 mile: 14.76 @ 92.23 with a 2.09 60"

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    I wouldn't look at it as ripping them off. I would look at it more as making things right since they gave you a product that you can't resale.
    Arrival Blue 2003 Chevy Silverado RCSB (stepside) w/ 5.3 and an exhaust leak.

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