Is tuning safe?

[Shiv@Openflash]

Originally Posted by Cartman

You clearly don't know how ECUTEK works, all you need is a licence and you can flash any rom file. I downloaded the OFT tunes from OFT website, flashed it according to my mods and knocking and loss of power was all I got.



I have full exhaust done to the car, and manifold spacers, I have over 200 logs on my laptop, to get my car running as best as it can with a street tune.



I just used your OFT files and flashed them with my ECUTEK cable and dongle... not that hard.

When I first tried it was when a friend of mine loaded it with BRZedit and a tactrix.

Oh ok, so you didn't actually even own an OFT. You just downloaded our free maps from our website and loaded them with another device. So you're argument is that our maps, which are run successfully by thousands of people, actually sucked and performed worse than stock. Fascinating!

[Cartman]

Originally Posted by Shiv@Openflash

Oh ok, so you didn't actually even own an OFT. You just downloaded our free maps from our website and loaded them with another device. So you're argument is that our maps, which are run successfully by thousands of people, actually sucked and performed worse than stock. Fascinating!

I did enough research to not waste my money...

Example right here of an OEM tune vs your OFT tune and header



and OFT vs a proper custom tune

[stugray]

Originally Posted by Cartman

You clearly don't know how ECUTEK works, all you need is a licence and you can flash any rom file. I downloaded the OFT tunes from OFT website, flashed it according to my mods and knocking and loss of power was all I got..

My point was: You had to pay for the original ECUTEK license to be able to do that.
And I'm pretty sure you paid a lot more than for an OFT or a tactrix.

[Cartman]

Originally Posted by stugray

My point was: You had to pay for the original ECUTEK license to be able to do that.
And I'm pretty sure you paid a lot more than for an OFT or a tactrix.

$475 for my ecutek with license... cheaper than OFT actually

[D_Thissen]

Originally Posted by Cartman

You clearly don't know how ECUTEK works, all you need is a licence and you can flash any rom file. I downloaded the OFT tunes from OFT website, flashed it according to my mods and knocking and loss of power was all I got.
I have full exhaust done to the car, and manifold spacers, I have over 200 logs on my laptop, to get my car running as best as it can with a street tune.
I just used your OFT files and flashed them with my ECUTEK cable and dongle... not that hard.

When I first tried it was when a friend of mine loaded it with BRZedit and a tactrix.

Did you use the tune for the BPB? Are you running an aftermarket intake? Did you allow the fuel trims to stabilize before romping on it? If you don't mind, share some data logs. I'm sure a few people would be able to help you.

[Cartman]

Originally Posted by D_Thissen

Did you use the tune for the BPB? Are you running an aftermarket intake? Did you allow the fuel trims to stabilize before romping on it? If you don't mind, share some data logs. I'm sure a few people would be able to help you.

Yes, No, I did, car got worse and worse with time, No need my car is now working with my own tune, and have done a couple of track days on it, but if you want, I can share my current tune.

[D_Thissen]

Originally Posted by Cartman

Yes, No, I did, car got worse and worse with time, No need my car is now working with my own tune, and have done a couple of track days on it, but if you want, I can share my current tune.

Well glad you got it all sorted out man. Sure if you don't mind, I'd like to take a peek at it

[diodelphi]

moto-mike maps are knock free.
most important thing is the remote tuner be patient and help you step by step.

[Shinobu's Smile]

Originally Posted by Shiv@Openflash

Doh! I was every that good at US geography anyway

BTW, the next big update for the OFT is coming soon. Major enhancements to data logging, displays, diagnostics, etc,.

Fingers crossed for the Adv Multiplier logging bug for the 15AT's and also for the ESC D00D Cal ID rom.

[Shiv@Openflash]

Originally Posted by Shinobu's Smile

Fingers crossed for the Adv Multiplier logging bug for the 15AT's and also for the ESC D00D Cal ID rom.

Yep! Sound be fixed by the next big update that we are working on now.

[D_Thissen]

Originally Posted by Cartman

I did enough research to not waste my money...

Example right here of an OEM tune vs your OFT tune and header



and OFT vs a proper custom tune

@Shiv@Openflash

[Shiv@Openflash]

Originally Posted by D_Thissen

@Shiv@Openflash

So the dyno results posted suggest no power gains from running an OFH+OFT combo. I don't think there is much I need to say with regards to that. I have demonstrated in the past how easy it is to intentionally or unintentionally manipulate dyno results to make whatever point one wants to make.

[CharmanderFR-S]

Well after a little more research and talking with Bob, I'm gonna get the gruppe-s uel with an avo filter and the ecutek tune! Excited to see and hear the gains��

[_gt86_user]

@Shiv@Openflash I notice a power difference don't even need to dyno it lol, Stage 1 is noticable and Stage 2 UEL (in my case) is even more noticable, back on Stage 1 and its still all good.

Oh yeah in regards to the original post, seems safe going by the logs I have done @ WOT in 90-100 degree heat or at least it seems normal, the ECU mostly takes over and adjusts accordingly within reason depending on conditions, I am on crappy CA 91 (Chevron) as well.

2015 FR-S 6MT fyi