Tuning my buddies frs - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Nah · 03-02-2016, 01:33 PM

Just like the title says, my buddy wants me to tune his completely stock frs after he rode in mine. However, he does not have oft or ecutek, i was thinking about using a tactrix cable.

Anyone have experience with this? i know ill need the definitions and program to edit the tune other than that I can pretty much handle the rest.

Thanks fam.

justatroll · 03-02-2016, 02:18 PM

Get a tactrix, pull his stock ROM (and SAVE IT) then download the OFT off the shelf tunes.

Compare this guy's stock tune to the tunes from OFT using the compare feature in romraider.
Then you will be able to see what OFT does for a "basic tune".
Go from there.

phrosty · 03-02-2016, 03:10 PM

Tactrix flashing is a very technical process compared to OFT and Ecutek. If you're at all unsure of yourself (read steve99's thread on it), I would avoid flashing with it. Don't risk losing a friend!

steve99 · 03-02-2016, 09:38 PM

Read the Tactrix and Romraider tips links below

understand the warnings before you flash

Wayno · 03-02-2016, 09:51 PM

You're in the US and don't need to pay hundreds of extra $$$ for shipping, so why not just go get an OFT and avoid the risk.

JB86'd · 03-02-2016, 10:55 PM

^ my thoughts exactly. Not only for the tune but all the options and functionality.

Createddeleted · 03-03-2016, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayno

You're in the US and don't need to pay hundreds of extra $$$ for shipping, so why not just go get an OFT and avoid the risk.

This. The oft functions as a logging and monitoring tool too. Just examine the cost and labor of a tactrix cable and an ultra gauge or similar vs an oft.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 03-03-2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrosty

Tactrix flashing is a very technical process compared to OFT and Ecutek. If you're at all unsure of yourself (read steve99's thread on it), I would avoid flashing with it. Don't risk losing a friend!

Totally, also it's just like when you build or mod a computer for a friend you immediately technically become the end all for all the issues that may arrive you become their tech support

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nah

Just like the title says, my buddy wants me to tune his completely stock frs after he rode in mine. However, he does not have oft or ecutek, i was thinking about using a tactrix cable.

Anyone have experience with this? i know ill need the definitions and program to edit the tune other than that I can pretty much handle the rest.

Thanks fam.

You literally should just steer him into getting an OFT, you're already probably gonna use the Stage 1 ots tunes as a baseline....

go_a_way1 · 03-03-2016, 07:59 AM

I vote ECUtek

03-02-2016, 01:33 PM	#1
Nah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: 2013 Scion Frs 6mt Location: Florida Posts: 234 Thanks: 85 Thanked 48 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Tuning my buddies frs Just like the title says, my buddy wants me to tune his completely stock frs after he rode in mine. However, he does not have oft or ecutek, i was thinking about using a tactrix cable. Anyone have experience with this? i know ill need the definitions and program to edit the tune other than that I can pretty much handle the rest. Thanks fam.

03-02-2016, 03:10 PM	#3
phrosty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 806 Thanks: 202 Thanked 320 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Tactrix flashing is a very technical process compared to OFT and Ecutek. If you're at all unsure of yourself (read steve99's thread on it), I would avoid flashing with it. Don't risk losing a friend! __________________ 2013 Whiteout 6AT FR-S \| Perrin Inlet Tube + 2.75" CAI \| OpenFlash Header \| P&L Catback \| 4.88 Final Drive \| Dialed in OFT 2.0x Stage 2 E85 \| 18x8 Enkei Raijin + 225/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport \| 17x7 Stock + 215/45 Michelin X-Ice Xi-2

03-02-2016, 09:51 PM	#5
Wayno Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 453 Thanked 895 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 211 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You're in the US and don't need to pay hundreds of extra $$$ for shipping, so why not just go get an OFT and avoid the risk. __________________ rom downloads, information and examples Toyota 86 GTS OFT - Guide To Dialling In OTS Base Tune OFT - Example Alternate Maps for AT, 98RON, E85, MAF Scales

03-02-2016, 10:55 PM	#6
JB86'd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: JAWS Location: socal Posts: 703 Thanks: 753 Thanked 437 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	^ my thoughts exactly. Not only for the tune but all the options and functionality. __________________

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justatroll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: Full race 4cyl boxer Location: CO, USA Posts: 587 Thanks: 310 Thanked 510 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Get a tactrix, pull his stock ROM (and SAVE IT) then download the OFT off the shelf tunes. Compare this guy's stock tune to the tunes from OFT using the compare feature in romraider. Then you will be able to see what OFT does for a "basic tune". Go from there.

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