you folks that are taking offense to what Max is saying needs to take a step back and read his comments from a broader viewpoint. He's not really trying to insult anyone from what he's saying, and even though is comments can be taken as personal shots, he's just giving a very analytical point of view. I agree with everything that turboprop posted about Max, and will add that he's one of the more humble people you would ever meet. If you guys think that his opinions are based on personal issues with anyone, you are totally off base. You guys might find what Max posts to be offensive, but that very well could be due to not understanding what he's saying. I'm not suggesting that any of you are stupid, but I will publically state that Max is very sharp and sees things at much different levels than most people. I think an area that he struggles with is he doesn't realize that not everyone he communicates with is on the same level as him.
For instance his comments about ION sensing may seem brash, but the system really is a band aid for the potential of over advancing the timing. I personally like the feature, but like Max I don't think that it is an absolute requirement to ensure an engine doesn't explode. I know of engines that have cooked due to folks using the knock retard inappropriately, so having this feature does not ensure absolute protection. If someone understands timing the ION sensing isn't as important as someone who doesn't. The proof of this is the thousands (if not millions) of engines in existence today that do not incorporate this system.
The other point he was making was that the Delphi system is limited in it's closed loop operation. This also means that as is, the tuning systems on the market are not currently providing an accurate DIY tune at all load ranges. This isn't a shot at Steve Cole or TTS, this is describing a limitation that is inherent in the Delphi closed loop system. If any of you guys have been following FLTRI's narrow band thread, you will see that Steve sees this and is trying to address the issue using the tools available.