Visconti Tuning - Latest BRZ Flash Info

[Visconti]

Originally Posted by Hix

Posted this in the wrong thread I guess.

Say we have our own cable and a bluetooth adapter whatever; can we then just get the software and the tune? Also if we have an issue with the dealer and they flash the ECU do we send you the ECU information and you rewrite the code... for another 900 bucks?

No one has their own cable...

You have to use the ecutek cable included in the pro ecu kit.

If you want to share a cable with someone that's fine.

Rewriting the tune with the newer dealer flash will not cost anything

If you have anymore questions call me

203-856-9946

[Hix]

So a regular USB to OBD cable would not work then

[Visconti]

Originally Posted by Hix

So a regular USB to OBD cable would not work then

Only ecutek cable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ive said this like 30 times lol

[Rawdog]

if its so easy to update our tune when we add for instance a header back exhaust or something, wouldn't it be easier to just change that stuff our selfs? I mean arent you just like checking a box in the software or something how does it work!

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by Visconti

Only ecutek cable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ive said this like 30 times lol

Maybe you should make it a part of your sig...

[Visconti]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Maybe you should make it a part of your sig...

Can't fit anymore stuff in my sig

[ruskymx]

for Rawdog ....lol

[Rawdog]

I just dont get what magic is in a tune and REALLY dont get why my tuner thinks he can improve on everyones tune. why didnt it just come from the factory with this good of gas mileage?

[Visconti]

Originally Posted by Rawdog

I just dont get what magic is in a tune and REALLY dont get why my tuner thinks he can improve on everyones tune. why didnt it just come from the factory with this good of gas mileage?

That's mostly ego.. But maybe you have a good tuner and a bunch of bad tuners in your area.

Why is the car like this from the factory , emissions and other reasons

Think it's about time we get a sticker with a FAQ

[Chewie4299]

Originally Posted by Rawdog

I just dont get what magic is in a tune and REALLY dont get why my tuner thinks he can improve on everyones tune. why didnt it just come from the factory with this good of gas mileage?

The manufacturers needs to please many people/organizations/governments.

The tuner's job is to please you.

Have you ever seen a radar graph?



Imagine you can only fill so much of this graph. In one direction you have fuel economy, in another you have power, in another you have emissions, and so on and so forth. The manufacturer is going to spread their butter real thin in every direction. Power won't be where it could be. Emissions won't be where it could be. I think you get it by now.

The aftermarket tuner has far fewer people to please and can specialize how the engine does its work and put all the jelly on your piece of toast.




Edit: I've never seen a tuner at work. I've never been present when a vehicle was being tuned. But I know that there's slightly more to it than checking the box for 'Aftermarket Exhaust' or 'Aftermarket Turbo @ 8 PSI". By 'slightly' I mean a fuck-ton.

If only the ECU was designed from the get go with that kind of customization available. It would be awesome for all of us but fortunately for guys like John, who would be put out of work, that is never going to happen.

[Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by Visconti

That's mostly ego.. But maybe you have a good tuner and a bunch of bad tuners in your area.

Why is the car like this from the factory , emissions and other reasons

Think it's about time we get a sticker with a FAQ

Quick question John,

Is the Liscence tied to the car/vin or to the driver?

Say I flash a tune and my car gets totaled. Do I need to repurchase the liscense from Ecutek?

Better yet, say I sell my car and flash it to stock after buying the new 20xx model. Can I use the flash on the new vehicle? or will the liscense be on the old vehicle.

[Visconti]

Originally Posted by Hawaiian

Quick question John,

Is the Liscence tied to the car/vin or to the driver?

Say I flash a tune and my car gets totaled. Do I need to repurchase the liscense from Ecutek?

Better yet, say I sell my car and flash it to stock after buying the new 20xx model. Can I use the flash on the new vehicle? or will the liscense be on the old vehicle.

License is for the ecu.

If you total your car I'll take care of the license for you. New vehicle is a new license

John

[kwood9000]

Many upsides. Are there any downsides to the tune like increased wear on the engine, etc?

[reeves]

Originally Posted by kwood9000

Many upsides. Are there any downsides to the tune like increased wear on the engine, etc?

That's my main concern as well.. Especially since it raises the rev limit.. I'm all for this flash, just wondering how much the stock internals can endure, and for how long.