Neptune RTP due for release soon!!! - Tuner-Junction

88 rex · #1 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2006, 10:34 PM

Just thought I would throw this out there. I've been keeping my eye on the system to see if would ever happen and at what price. Well........it's going to happen and should be available next month.

HRTuning

Neptune is a popular tuning system, but has been very exclusive to only a handful of tuners. Now it will be available to everyone!! The unit will fit inside the ECU and is similar to something along the lines of the S300, however, has more features. It is bluetooth capable which means you can datalog and tune with no cables!

Honda-Tech.com: Neptune RTP sneak peak!!
Honda-Tech.com: Neptune RTP Board Pre Sale Offering - Get yours by XMAS - GUARANTEED!!!

If I'm not mistaken, this is Jeff Evans program of choices so if you're in the area there is already a very knowledgable tuner if you don't want to DIY.

jadkar · #2 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2006, 10:44 PM

Bluetooth cabability is sweet!!!

Evans-Tuning has a pre-release sale going on right now on their home page.

njn63 · #3 (**permalink**) November 19th, 2006, 11:18 PM

i havn't been paying attention to this but it deffinatly sounds like this is a route that might be worth going over crome pro. Just running the numbers, you'd be spending at least $325 just to get crompro and a ostrich, $125 more and you have what most tuners claim is the best program on the market?

88 rex · #4 (**permalink**) November 20th, 2006, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by njn63

i havn't been paying attention to this but it deffinatly sounds like this is a route that might be worth going over crome pro. Just running the numbers, you'd be spending at least $325 just to get crompro and a ostrich, $125 more and you have what most tuners claim is the best program on the market?

Exactly! You'll have one integrated unit that can handle everything, and it's built on a code that is about as solid as they come. CROME is good but difficult for some. It's also a mish mosh of plug ins that are continouslly tweaked with new plug ins being revamped. Neptune is a one and done. Plug it in and play til your heart is content.

Bluetooth is an extra fee of about $100, but seems worth it IMO.

jadkar · #5 (**permalink**) November 20th, 2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 88 rex

Exactly! You'll have one integrated unit that can handle everything, and it's built on a code that is about as solid as they come. CROME is good but difficult for some. It's also a mish mosh of plug ins that are continouslly tweaked with new plug ins being revamped. Neptune is a one and done. Plug it in and play til your heart is content.

Bluetooth is an extra fee of about $100, but seems worth it IMO.

I'm super happy with my S300 and I don't even use 40% of the features. I have to say though with all the cool stuff coming out I'm glad I upgraded from the S200

Retroshark · #6 (**permalink**) November 20th, 2006, 12:27 PM

looks badass but im happy with my ostrich and p28, its more than i need but the neptune system is definately kickass

njn63 · #7 (**permalink**) November 20th, 2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 88 rex

Exactly! You'll have one integrated unit that can handle everything, and it's built on a code that is about as solid as they come. CROME is good but difficult for some. It's also a mish mosh of plug ins that are continouslly tweaked with new plug ins being revamped. Neptune is a one and done. Plug it in and play til your heart is content.

Bluetooth is an extra fee of about $100, but seems worth it IMO.

Yeah, it's definitely making me debate which is better. I ended up with a copy of Cromepro so i've always just assumed i'd get an ostrich and go that route but this kind of makes me think if it's worth it. I've always heard Crome can be buggy at times and certain tuners won't even use it due to that.

I don't have bluetooth on my current laptop unfortunatly. One thing that did interest me though is they plan to have a version of Neptune that runs on Mac OS-X which i'm pretty sure is a first for a Honda tuning system.

Retroshark · #8 (**permalink**) November 20th, 2006, 04:57 PM

if they released it for osx id convert to neptune

88 rex · #9 (**permalink**) November 20th, 2006, 06:13 PM

They have it available for Mac

John, if I had an S300 already I wouldn't even really think about switching. You're good to go with your set-up. Upgrading from the S200 was a good move for you, especially since you ended up going FI.

Retroshark · #10 (**permalink**) November 20th, 2006, 06:52 PM

thats awesome, ill download the software if its available like that and check it out, id love to see what the interface is like

njn63 · #11 (**permalink**) November 30th, 2006, 03:17 PM

the software was released. I havn't gotten a chance to go play with it though because i just saw it and i'm at work. I might try to install it on one of the mac's a little later just to see how the interface is on that.