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Forum: Software Tuning 12-23-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By Joe85C
I do have logs actually of idling and regular...

I do have logs actually of idling and regular city driving. Sent them to a "reputable" tuner here in AZ to see what he can see... He said it might be both mechanic and tune related. But thats all he...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-22-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By Joe85C
Throttle not responding and idle issues after going turbo

First off, I've had issues with the tunes from my current tuner. Even while NA, the car was running terrible. Horrible throttle response in low rpms, terrible mpg, the car felt extremely slugish...
Forum: Software Tuning 02-25-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Sorry for the extremely late update.... many...

Sorry for the extremely late update.... many things happened that put my car on hold. But I do have a solid update. Tuner and a few shops said the same things and were 100% it was not the tune....
Forum: Software Tuning 12-13-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
True I dont doubt anything hes saying or question...

True I dont doubt anything hes saying or question anything hes telling me. I trust him 100% (which is why I've been sticking with him through this entire process). I wanted more opinions about this...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-13-2019, 04:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
I know without logs theres really no point in me...

I know without logs theres really no point in me trying trying to explain the issue other then the issues the cars having. I just messaged him about flashing back to stock 91 oem tune and seeing what...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-13-2019, 03:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
So I dont have any logs but while data logging my...

So I dont have any logs but while data logging my tuner has said it was for sure the cams not responding well and was very sure and that he has ran into this problem with other cars 86s hes tuned. He...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
So after the clearings I never did that process....

So after the clearings I never did that process. Just drove normally until car went back to normal. While having these issues and symptoms for the last 7 months, whenever I disconnected the battery...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Oh ok didnt know that. Sorry still learning here...

Oh ok didnt know that. Sorry still learning here just throwing out any possibilities I can think of haha

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Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Quick question also when I had the OFT I would...

Quick question also when I had the OFT I would frequently clear my check engine code (p2096) since I run catless headers, the car would always have that typical dead pedal sequence for a few fays....
Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 06:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Very true. If the car was running perfect before...

Very true. If the car was running perfect before on the OFT tune, it should run fine again. I'll more then likely try this first, if nothing happens, like steve99 said run 91 and flash stock tune,...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 06:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
I'm going to more then likely try this out. I...

I'm going to more then likely try this out. I jumping the gun on going back to OFT. Not ready to throw my ECUTEK license out the window. Thanks for this advice!

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Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Now that I've had time to think I'm not ready to...

Now that I've had time to think I'm not ready to do that. I did enjoy the OFT alot and loved having real time data at my disposal but your advice you gave made sense. Theres no need to throw away my...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 03:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
I will definitely try that if the OFT flash...

I will definitely try that if the OFT flash doesnt help. Thanks for the advice!

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Forum: Software Tuning 12-12-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Also another reason why I'm still wondering if it...

Also another reason why I'm still wondering if it is the cams is because all of the symptoms and issues I have under normal conditions are amplified when the car is not fully warmed up. After a few...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-11-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Thank you for explaining the cam issue very...

Thank you for explaining the cam issue very clearly too. I was not aware that if the cams are not in great shape before a new tune/reflash that it can have negative side effects. I had the stage 2...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-11-2019, 08:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Might do that but I might want to bite the price...

Might do that but I might want to bite the price tag and go completely back to OFT so that way its the same software as well. I did like everything about the OFT too. Convenient and always at arms...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-11-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
So if I would have kept the OFT this issue may...

So if I would have kept the OFT this issue may have never happened? I see what you mean by the cams not wanting to act the same once changed. It's just really frustrating to think that if I kept the...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-11-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
That's what I was thinking as well. I wanted to...

That's what I was thinking as well. I wanted to ask for opinions cause my tuners is telling me it's something that's out of his control and is gonna cost me 1,500-2,000$. I'd rather start with some...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-11-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,630
Posted By Joe85C
Car runs terrible after switching from OFT to ECUTEK

To start, I had the OFT for over 2 years and ran the stage 2 e85 tune for almost 2 years straight before switching to a custom ECUTEK e85 tune. Car was running 100% perfect the entire time while...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,680
Posted By Joe85C
Exactly what happened. Defiently know for next...

Exactly what happened. Defiently know for next time. Thanks!

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2018, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,680
Posted By Joe85C
I fixed it a while ago but you were spot on! I...

I fixed it a while ago but you were spot on! I did work on it from the cabin too. Simple fix but can see where people can definetly over look that. Thanks!

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,680
Posted By Joe85C
1st and 2nd gear not working after clutch replacement

So I just did a full oem clutch kit install on my 2013 FRS because my throw out bearing was shot. Bolted everything back up started the car up everything was fine. Took the car out for a drive and...
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