Anyone used Progression Ignition?
Wonder how long before that gets hacked LOLOL
(If it uses software and is on a network, it can and will be hacked)
Per the details at the link the communication between the distributor and the smartphone/tablet is via Bluetooth, travels about 30 feet. So any hacker would need to be close. The protection against BT hacking is really simple. Don’t accept pairing from devices that are not yours, and keep your device non discoverable. Download apps only from reputable sources.
In addition, the computer in this case does not tune or set the timing curve. The computer (smartphone or table) is the tuning interface. Meaning that it is the screwdriver. To tune effectively, the person behind the smartphone or tablet would still need to know how to tune.
I cannot speak for the quality or the value of this specific distributor, but being able to tune an engine via an electronic link is a huge aid at a drag strip or other racing event. And when used in a non racing event tuning via an electronic link is a much more practical use of ones time than tearing down a distributor for the 10th time to change an advance spring.
It is fine to chose to not apply the latest technology. There is nothing wrong with Old School. With the proper amount of respect given to each that posted a comment above, it is fool hardy to criticize something just because you have no idea how it works.
