This was the first shot across the bow of the BMW fanboys according to Crawford. So if I can understand these languages then why can’t I unlock this car?”ĭeveloping his own software, Crawford now had full access to the Mark X’s ECU and his first act was the remove the speed limiter. These are programming languages I’m used to. “Basically I focused my energy, coming from an IT background, understanding how to tune cars and how to unlock ECUs, and I realized that this is XML language, this is JavaScript, and it’s C++. Having looked over the Mark X, Crawford recognized the model’s Lexus roots from his experience in the United Statesand eventually came up with his own solution, he managed to unlock the deemed uncrackable Toyota Electronic Control Unit (ECU). So by the time the guys reach there in fourth gear, the BMW has a restriction of let’s say 260km/h, they would always be destroying the Mark X.” You can do that in fourth gear, and it’s a six-speed transmission. The problem with the Mark X is that from factory it comes restricted at 180km/h, so once it reaches 180km/h the car dies out. One function of the dyno is the ability to get top speed data, and while the German brand grabbed the horsepower honours, Crawford noticed something one day, that the Japanese sedan was within reach of the BMW’s top speed numbers, usually three per cent, or 5mph lower. He began to hold friendly dyno races, where cars would compete against each other, using the horsepower numbers as generated on the dynometer. It’s normally used in motorsports or performance vehicles to extract as much power out of an engine as possible, but with COVID-19 closing down the racing calendar in 2020, Crawford had to devise another way to drum up business. “I actually created that niche little market right there,” joked Crawford.Įlite Performance is one of the few places on the island with a dynometer, a device used to measure the horsepower of a vehicle. His automotive services business sits unassumingly off the Linstead Bypass in St Catherine. Kick-starting the battle several months ago was Roland Crawford, CEO - Elite Performance. That rivalry, albeit friendly, is Toyota versus BMW, more specifically between owners of the Mark X and BMW 3 Series sedans. Over the past year one battle has erupted, spreading like wildfire on social media across the Caribbean, with Linstead, Jamaica as its ground zero. Ferrari versus Ford at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi versus Lancia in the World Rally Championship, and Subaru versus Mitsubishi on the streets of Japan. Subscribe to our email magazine, and we will update you with important news and campaigns.Automotive rivalries have existed from centuries. With our excellent IT and marketing expertise, your vehicle posted on our website will have high chance of appearing on top of search results in search engines like Google and get potential buyers attention. We have a feature called "SELL MY CAR" which allows you to upload & sell your cars with ease on for FREE. When you buy a Toyota Mark X 2015 for sale in Jamaica from a local dealer, we recommend you to inspect the car and document properly before you pay.When you buy a car directly from a Japanese dealer, please make sure you know all the import regulation and the importing process, or at least have a professional agent to assist you. With Japanese dealers stocks, the advantage is the Toyota Mark X 2015 price, while with the local owners' stocks you can enjoy the quick delivery and convenience.There are 2 main sources of second hand Toyota Mark X 2015 for sale in Jamaica: Japanese dealers & car owners in Jamaica. Our website is very user-friendly, which makes the process of finding, sorting and comparing the car prices and features seem so effortless. These cars will be different in terms of colors, prices and installed features. With hundreds of cars available at point of time, you can find a wide variety of Toyota Mark X 2015 on. If you are looking for a Toyota Mark X 2015 for sale in Jamaica, you are at the right place!
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