Circuit Motorsports Tuning - EcuTek/RaceRom - New and Improved!

[Circuit Motorsports]

We want to update everyone on some new developments with Circuit Motorsports and the latest EcuTek/RaceRom features.

First, we want to thank everyone for your support and business!! 2013 was a great year, with a lot of learning and growth on the 86 platform. We are looking forward to continued growth this year and providing you with the best possible tuning, products, and customer service! We are now successfully tuning 86’s around the world and here at home on the dyno.

We have relocated into a much larger and nicer facility to provide even better service and support!




The updated EcuTek RaceRom V7 with new capabilities and new ROMs are here!

For the US-spec FR-S/BRZ, we have updated all of our tunes to the latest B01 ROMs, B01C for the manual transmissions and B01D for the automatics. These latest ROMs include all factory updates to date, including corrections for the DI seal and idle drop issues. All new tunes will be built using the B01 ROMs. We will be updating non-US spec tunes as well as ROM updates become available.

EcuTek RaceRom V7 includes new data logging parameters, including additional details on knock corrections. This is a real help in properly tuning the ignition timing on the FA20 engine, and are unique to the EcuTek platform.

When using the EVAP/CPC input for an Ethanol Content Analyzer or other use on a US-spec FRS/BRZ, you inadvertently cause erroneous Atmospheric Pressure readings which can cause issues in your tune. EcuTek’s RaceRom V7 provides a correction for that, allowing the use of the MAP sensor as an alternate for Atmospheric Pressure readings.

Another neat feature with the new V7 RaceRom Custom Maps is the ability to create Startup/Fail-safe Maps. These are maps that can be initially active or inactive, and be deactivated or activated upon a condition, and remain active/inactive until key-off. Fail-safe maps can be created for conditions like loss or reduction of fuel pressure, overly hot oil, coolant, etc. We can also create maps that activate upon startup, such as custom cold-start functions, warm-up conditions, etc., and the map can be deactivated after a certain condition or TIME! Yes, we have created custom maps that are time-based as well!

We are now able to use the rear O2 signal as an additional custom input! You can have your cake and eat it too! Wire in a wideband for closed loop fueling or any other custom controls based on wideband information, along with wiring in an ethanol content analyzer for flexfuel, AND control boost electronically via a connected Electronic Boost Control solenoid, all at the SAME TIME! We are also able to program proper electronic fail-safes such as fuel-cut in an over-boost situation using RaceRom features and Custom Maps. The possibilities are endless!

We have developed specific tunes for Equal Length, Unequal Length, Catted and Cattless headers. Each of these require very different mappings (specifically cam advance/retard) for the best gains possible.

Many have mentioned how loud their 86 is when initially starting up with aftermarket exhausts. From waking up neighbors at the crack of dawn, to disrupting formation marches on a military base, we’ve heard you! We have adjusted the cold-start function to quiet it down a bit so your neighbors don’t hate you!

We are developing an advanced custom traction control system using the latest features of EcuTek’s RaceRom V7 and custom maps. We can now make adjustments to throttle as well as ignition timing for even smoother traction control when wheel-spin is detected. And we can offer the selection of different levels of custom traction control using the traction control and stability control buttons in the car! This will be great for track duty!

We have a lot of new features/functions in the works that we are excited to bring to you, and will update as we progress. Thanks for your support and business! We strive to give you the best products and customer service, and will continue to do so! Thank you!

[feldy]

Awsome!

[mjsivee]

BOB is the man!!!...his customer service and knowledge on this platform are bar none, the best I have seen. He answers all your questions and works with you in attaining exactly the right tune for you and your individual car.

I couldn't have been happier with my decision in having Circuit Motorsports and BOB help tune my car. And you won't regret it if you do too.

I'll have a more in depth review at the end of the month, when I finally get all my maps dialed in.

[Circuit Motorsports]

Thanks guys!

mjsivee, all of your maps will be dialed in very soon!

- Bob

[atledreier]

Me and Bob are currently finetuning the T/C and other new options for my tune. My car is running great, we are now just finishing up the icing on the cake!

I love the new features, and with some personal touches I am a very happy camper. The pops on decel are really cool, and cold starts no longer make me cringe. :-)

Had a little fun with my cameraphone the other day. Car was pretty warm at that point, been in the garage for about 25 minutes. It quiets down when it's properly warm, but that takes away much of the snap, crackle'n'pop too, sadly...
[ame]http://youtu.be/R5CzjNzgkxA[/ame]

[mjsivee]

I just wanted to start out by saying that BOB is the wizard off all tuners. When I started out looking for a tuner last year there were a fair amount of options available to Twin owners. I contacted all of them in regards to what my goals were and all of them, even FA20 club got back to me. However, there was something about Bob and his above the call of duty attitude that made me go with Circuit Motorsports. I was so fortunate that I did.

When I first started out tuning my car I had no idea what I was doing or what I was looking for when I would make my logs, but BOB explained everything to me and made me feel like I actually knew what I was talking about. For example, when I was making my logs I would try and describe if the revs were smooth or it was a little slow around the high RPM's. I barely communicated how the car was acting after each flash through email, yet BOB was still able to make me a new flash that was better than the last....straight black magic if you ask me.

I had a really busy schedule (school, work, and PCS's to a new base), yet BOB was able to work with me regardless. I attempted my first flash tune around October time of last year (2013) and I received my last flash in mid-April of this year (2014), so about 7 month’s total. Keep in my mind I was giving BOB logs about every two/three weeks or so and I had various add-ons, REV WORKS UEL HEADERS, MOTIV OVERPIPE, MOTIV FRONT PIPE, GREDDY AIR INTAKE, PERRIN CRACNK PULLEY, and a HKS LEGAMAX PREMIUM EXHAUST that he had to take into account. In total, I received 16 different flashes, each one better than the next.

Comparing the OEM flash to my last Flash is like day and night, you will not regret it. BOB helped me every step of the way; if I had any questions in regards to buying a certain mod or brand he would go out of his way to quickly answer my questions thoroughly. This guy is a machine who actually cares about his customers tune's and there satisfaction. I never expected the level of service that BOB gave me, but I am so thankful for it. There were times when he would give me a tune the next day or even the same day, working late nights and weekends as well.

I have a total of three maps each meant for 89, 91, and 93 grade. All of which are compatible with the fuel overseas if I ever get deployed overseas. Circuit Motorsports and BOB's service are unparalleled with any other car services I have ever dealt with. There tuning service allows me to change a future map of mine to 100 grade(if I get stationed somewhere that has it) If I so decide to in the future

I would recommend Circuit Motorsports and BOB's tuning service to any FRS/BRZ owner. I stand behind what I say when I believe they are the best that our platform has available. If anyone has any questions shoot me a message and I will gladly get back to you about how AWESOME CIRCUIT MOTORSPORTS AND BOB ARE!!!!

[mrk1]

I would like to talk about a tune with you Circuit Motorsports but your inbox is full.

[Circuit Motorsports]

Hey, we had a little snafu with our vendor account. All is cleared up and pm's are working!

PM sent, mrk1.