ISIS Vs AAW

[snappytravis]

I would like a little feed back from the people that have installed both of these wiring setups in there cars, maybe a few pics of where they mounted the Isis units and if they would use it again, also did you feel both kits where pretty complete as far as the hardware, terminals ect. Did you feel the customer support was good from the companies?
thanks for your support
Travis

[canrc]

I used the ISIS 3 cell kit with the inLink and inMotion -- from a customer service standpoint they are tough to beat (I have a review in the Feedback section) The hardest part of the install was figuring out where the cells would sit but after that it was all smooth sailing. One thing that worried me was the position of my Mastercell (between my rear seats like a Flux Capacitor!) as the harness for the Mastercell was not long enough to reach the input switches but ISIS was able to send me a new harness made to the length I needed. I also like the fact that should I want to change the characteristics of any of the input it's simply a phone call to ISIS and they will send over a new program for me to upload. A some examples are that I have had them change they way my Fesler LED driving lights function and changed when the chiller pump comes on, interior lighting functions, security functions, ignition system and more . I am a bit of a tech geek so I really like the system although I haven't had the chance to look into the AAW system; I have only heard good things about it also. I would definitely use the system again and from what I understand ISIS has some deal for Lat-g and/or PT.COM members with regards to the old pricing. There are some pictures of the install in my build thread, if you need some more let me know and I can take some.

[dontlifttoshift]

Originally Posted by canrc

I also like the fact that should I want to change the characteristics of any of the input it's simply a phone call to ISIS and they will send over a new program for me to upload.

That is the only thing that keeps me from getting on board with the ISIS setup. I like everything about it except that. If I could plug in a laptop and make it work the way I wanted it would truly be perfect.

[canrc]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

That is the only thing that keeps me from getting on board with the ISIS setup. I like everything about it except that. If I could plug in a laptop and make it work the way I wanted it would truly be perfect.

I thought the same thing when I first got the system but ISIS sends the information packet pretty quickly and I am sure there will eventually be a way to do it at home given the system keeps evolving. Most of the time I will call them with what I want to do and by the time I go in the house and grab my laptop and hook it up to the system they have already emailed me what I requested. Don't let that deter you from getting the system.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

That is the only thing that keeps me from getting on board with the ISIS setup. I like everything about it except that. If I could plug in a laptop and make it work the way I wanted it would truly be perfect.

I hear what your sayin Donny but it really is only a phone call and Jay will get you set right up!!

[parsonsj]

Originally Posted by Donny

That is the only thing that keeps me from getting on board with the ISIS setup. I like everything about it except that. If I could plug in a laptop and make it work the way I wanted it would truly be perfect.

I've told the guys at ISIS the same thing. But, as others have said, they provide new programming overnight, and often within a few hours. I didn't find it that onerous.

[JohnUlaszek]

I installed the ISIS system in a 1989 Firebird as well as in a commercial tracked vehicle application. AAW and ISIS are both fantastic companies with excellent support and business practices. If you are running a dead stock application AAW is great, but if you want to start adding in features during the build that weren't OEM or after the build ISIS is genius.
As far as programming ISIS is pretty much same day for programming changes but its likely the initial program is all you will need. The only real challenge I saw with the ISIS system was how I was going to mount it and that's where I came up with the idea for our FabBoss product. This photo is under the dash of the 89 Firebird. I packaged the ECU, ISIS Master Cell, ISIS Power Cell, ISIS InMotion, and a Vintage air all under the factory dash and even with all of that the wiring was sooo much cleaner and tidy than any factory harness would have been.

[snappytravis]

Thanks for the input guys. My car will not be a original resto job. I am leaning towards isis more and more i like the fact of being able to add electrical accessories easily seems that it makes sense to upgrade the electrical to isis when running new gen powertrain setups in these cars. Just trying to justify the money difference.

[Gandalf]

Couldn't agree with everyone more regarding ISIS customer service and the concern regarding changes. It's not like you will want to be doing this on a regular basis anyway once you have it dialed-in but like others have already said - they email you the new file(s) and unloading them could not be quicker or easier (we are talking minutes here). I too am a tech geek so having that flexibility is great. My very favorite things is the ground-based inputs. Makes wiring under the dash soooooo much easier, esp if you are doing something custom, one-off or wanting to (re)use late-model OEM switches, harnesses etc. Deciding where and how to mount the individual cells was the biggest and most time-consuming piece for me.

G.

[John510]

What if ISIS goes under? How do you get it fixed/replaced/updated then?