I do everything thru the laptop, the buttons on the side have no options ..

Just to clarify . unless using a mercury distributor no need to do any rotor sync msd distributor is ok . also the box has built in parameters with the dials and yes you can set a timing retard feature up without using the pc link . if you activate the blue input with a 12 volt source at cranking you could technically customize the amount of timing you wanted removed just by using the dial from 2degrees to 18 degrees. . could set it up multiple ways either using a relay at cranking or off the ignition switch . problem was solved by just enabling the retard function and idle stabilization is still on. engine cranks like a dream . now to hit the 90 mph mark next challenge .

Good call. I forgot that you can do it that way. I have always used a programmable map setup, that can do start retard based on cranking rpm.

Are you saying that idle stabilization can be used without PC link? I don't see how you could set up the parameters of idle stabilization without PC link?

What problem did you have ?