Anyone Running an Innovate LC-2?

[bmwman91]

So Innovate has had their new WBO2 controller out for a little while. I have run an LC-1 for many many years, and it has had a few problems here and there. For one, the analog outputs seem to die every few years after being connected to the Motronic. I also suspect that mine is just not working quite right anymore. Anyone running an LC-2 and have thoughts on it?

I am also interested in alternatives. Innovate removed their user forum which is a HUGE red flag to me. Their customer service has always been pretty good and if I call them someone answers so that is good. Still, I am not entirely convinced of the product's robustness at this point.

[nando]

Its basically an improved lc1. Ill probably replace my lc1 with it at some point.

[reelizmpro]

LC2 is a lot smaller and lighter. Encased in a plastic shell this time. I have LC1 and 2...and never had a single problem with them as long as I remembered to free air calibrate the sensor every few months.

[nando]

the addition of mounting points is nice. everyone with an LC-1 is using zip ties.. you know what I'm talking about. :p

also, I think the sensor now plugs into a harness, instead of straight into the controller. This means you don't have to have it so close to the engine (mine's right by the headers, seems fine though).

[bmwman91]

Thanks guys. Sounds like it will be replacing my aging LC-1. Yeah, I read you on the zip ties, that's how I did it lol. It irritates me that they ship it with an 8 foot long sensor cable, which basically forces you to buy the $30 3 foot cable accessory, but that's life I guess.

[Dj Buttchug]

with the LC1 free air calibration is a must. Im sure your LC1 is still very much effective so im sure you could get away without the LC2. The new unit is pretty nice tho...

[bmwman91]

with the LC1 free air calibration is a must. Im sure your LC1 is still very much effective so im sure you could get away without the LC2. The new unit is pretty nice tho...

I wish I could keep using the LC-1. One of the analog outputs crapped out and I am not waiting for the other one to go. Makes me run rich as hell. I am probably going to build an output buffer/filter that takes the LC-1 signal, filters it and then feeds it to the ECU. It'll use a high current output opamp, so I shouldn't have issues with it dying from feeding the ECU.