Oft benefits - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jxl00 · 03-28-2016, 05:20 PM

Sorry, if this question has been asked before, but I've searched the forums and no one actually gives a good answer to this question.

I drive an auto frs that is stock except for wheels/tires. I'm considering buying an oft but to spend 500 I actually need to justify it with actual benefits.

What does oft actually improve (besides saying it "feels" better which could just be placebo)? Is it worth 500 for a bone stock frs?

go_a_way1 · 03-28-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jxl00

Sorry, if this question has been asked before, but I've searched the forums and no one actually gives a good answer to this question.

I drive an auto frs that is stock except for wheels/tires. I'm considering buying an oft but to spend 500 I actually need to justify it with actual benefits.

What does oft actually improve (besides saying it "feels" better which could just be placebo)? Is it worth 500 for a bone stock frs?

Well I will keep this simple for you as there is no point in getting into everything it effects and changes.

You will get 10 or so WHP for a stage 1 tune, and 20 or so WHP on a stage 2 tune if you have supporting mods. That is why one would want to tune their car.

smg1138 · 03-28-2016, 05:50 PM

And running a Stage 2 E85 tune can net you even more gains with supporting mods.

Nah · 03-28-2016, 09:21 PM

On stage one you'll have better idle, better throttle response, and overall a smoother motor. E85 on a stock motor is very nice and is addicting because of the power increase. IMO completely worth it if you plan to purchase a header in the future or if you want top notch results. It will run better than your stock tune now.

jawn · 03-28-2016, 09:22 PM

It's also a fairly effective datalogger.

steve99 · 03-28-2016, 09:31 PM

Read the oft Tips link below

another good thig about oft is if you decide you dont like it or sell car it can be unmartied and sold, they sell pretty quick and you will probably only loose about 100 if that.

but it has many other functions other that tuning, it reads clears engine codes ,big guage display data logger driving performance monitor and pedal dance mode feature

continuecrushing · 03-28-2016, 09:34 PM

OFT is worth it, tons and tons of us run it on here. It will grow with you as you pickup more mods.

menikmati · 03-28-2016, 10:29 PM

If I happen to run EcuTek in the future, do you think it's worth it to keep the OFT for it's monitoring/datalogging capabilities?

steve99 · 03-28-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by menikmati

If I happen to run EcuTek in the future, do you think it's worth it to keep the OFT for it's monitoring/datalogging capabilities?

Ecutek has monitoring and datalogging but you need the ecutek cable ($350) and a laptop.

you could still do basic monitoring code reading clearing with something like torque app on smartphone it will do afr fuel trims oil coolant temps ect and only cost $15 for a blutooth adapter. but it wont monitor knock iam

menikmati · 03-28-2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by steve99

Ecutek has monitoring and datalogging but you need the ecutek cable ($350) and a laptop.

you could still do basic monitoring code reading clearing with something like torque app on smartphone it will do afr fuel trims oil coolant temps ect and only cost $15 for a blutooth adapter. but it wont monitor knock iam

I found a good deal on an OBD Link LX Bluetooth adapter and I have an old Galaxy S3 that I plan on using solely for Torque/DashCommand.

For monitoring, I would only be interested in what you mentioned.

If only the OFT would support more FI applications...

tracerit · 03-29-2016, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jawn

It's also a fairly effective datalogger.

+1

I just sold my OFT last week but now I have no way to datalog easily. I actually tried to buy it back but I think the new owner is enjoying it haha. Trying to see if I can datalog to datazap with Torque and a few other Android apps in the mean time while I'm looking for another OFT.

jxl00 · 03-29-2016, 10:07 PM

Sounds good guys. One more question. With 500 would you guys rather get an oft or get TRd springs installed at the dealership?

jawn · 03-29-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jxl00

Sounds good guys. One more question. With 500 would you guys rather get an oft or get TRd springs installed at the dealership?

Definitely the OFT. TRD springs have a street price of around $200-250, and installation is relatively painless if you have jack stands.

HLHachiRoku · 03-29-2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jxl00

Sounds good guys. One more question. With 500 would you guys rather get an oft or get TRd springs installed at the dealership?

OFT for sure, you won't regret it. Springs are easy to install with basic tools. $500 is steep. For a few hundred more you are in coilover range (used obviously) but still.

03-28-2016, 05:20 PM	#1
jxl00 Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: scion frs 2014 Location: boston Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oft benefits Sorry, if this question has been asked before, but I've searched the forums and no one actually gives a good answer to this question. I drive an auto frs that is stock except for wheels/tires. I'm considering buying an oft but to spend 500 I actually need to justify it with actual benefits. What does oft actually improve (besides saying it "feels" better which could just be placebo)? Is it worth 500 for a bone stock frs?

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