At Sharkwerks - They are flashing my ECU!!!
#1
12-01-2006, 02:28 PM
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At Sharkwerks - They are flashing my ECU!!!
Waiting here patiently while they flash my ECU for the EVOMS/GIAC software. I can't wait.
Sharky will post pics and I'll post details as to the difference later tonight!
Sharky will post pics and I'll post details as to the difference later tonight!
#2
12-01-2006, 04:08 PM
Hehe well that sure was fun
I'll post some pix tomorrow and stay "tuned" for an annoucement VERY soon...
In the mean-time let me give you guys a brief description of the before and after from a driver's perspective. Forget 1st gear obviously. The nose lifts like mad now (I got a video of that heh) and rolling from second with the sport mode and PASM off and those 20s (Fred dammit!) there were some traction issues but the delivery of the power is ultra-smooth and earlier than before. With the headers and exhaust uncorking there's so little lag it's big-block-like. Comparing it to a 996TT kit I would say it would whoop on a Stage III- that's just my guess and possibly a stage IV. It would certainly pull away from the start and I don't think the K24s would catch it.
I'll show you guys pix upon the release but for now here's James coming back grinning from a test drive:
I'll post some pix tomorrow and stay "tuned" for an annoucement VERY soon...In the mean-time let me give you guys a brief description of the before and after from a driver's perspective. Forget 1st gear obviously. The nose lifts like mad now (I got a video of that heh) and rolling from second with the sport mode and PASM off and those 20s (Fred dammit!) there were some traction issues but the delivery of the power is ultra-smooth and earlier than before. With the headers and exhaust uncorking there's so little lag it's big-block-like. Comparing it to a 996TT kit I would say it would whoop on a Stage III- that's just my guess and possibly a stage IV. It would certainly pull away from the start and I don't think the K24s would catch it.
I'll show you guys pix upon the release but for now here's James coming back grinning from a test drive:
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12-01-2006, 04:37 PM
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#5
12-01-2006, 04:48 PM
Originally Posted by fredttx50
Waiting here patiently while they flash my ECU for the EVOMS/GIAC software. I can't wait.
Sharky will post pics and I'll post details as to the difference later tonight!
Sharky will post pics and I'll post details as to the difference later tonight!
My check engine light did just come on... hope it is nothing big.
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12-01-2006, 05:10 PM
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back at the office and got to punch it a little but not too hard. All I can say is that I'm very happy. Car just goes! I was actually surprised how quick it was but also how smooth it was. There will always be some lag until we get new turbos but it's such a great improvement.
However for those who do this upgrade (promotive, techart, etc) I highly recommend staying with 19s and doing some suspension. Having 20's and stock suspension is fine but if you are going to really push the car it would be safer with a better suspension, smaller wheels and better tires.
I have my stockers so that will address the wheels but time to upgrade the suspension and keep that front end down
However for those who do this upgrade (promotive, techart, etc) I highly recommend staying with 19s and doing some suspension. Having 20's and stock suspension is fine but if you are going to really push the car it would be safer with a better suspension, smaller wheels and better tires.
I have my stockers so that will address the wheels but time to upgrade the suspension and keep that front end down
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12-01-2006, 05:14 PM
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#9
12-01-2006, 05:15 PM
Originally Posted by fredttx50
back at the office and got to punch it a little but not too hard. All I can say is that I'm very happy. Car just goes! I was actually surprised how quick it was but also how smooth it was. There will always be some lag until we get new turbos but it's such a great improvement.
However for those who do this upgrade (promotive, techart, etc) I highly recommend staying with 19s and doing some suspension. Having 20's and stock suspension is fine but if you are going to really push the car it would be safer with a better suspension, smaller wheels and better tires.
I have my stockers so that will address the wheels but time to upgrade the suspension and keep that front end down
However for those who do this upgrade (promotive, techart, etc) I highly recommend staying with 19s and doing some suspension. Having 20's and stock suspension is fine but if you are going to really push the car it would be safer with a better suspension, smaller wheels and better tires.
I have my stockers so that will address the wheels but time to upgrade the suspension and keep that front end down
#13
12-01-2006, 05:51 PM
Originally Posted by alex911s
Nice Fred!!
I was gonna wait but I'm late for work.. i mean for lunch
I need to go GT640 then to keep up
I was gonna wait but I'm late for work.. i mean for lunch
I need to go GT640 then to keep up
Stage II, PSS9s, SSK and you LIVE with that for more than 3 months and prove you're keeping the car first
#15
12-01-2006, 06:03 PM
Originally Posted by pilone
Very nice things you are doing to your car man!
Seems like you can't resist on tuning it...
Do you know how much extra hp the car got after the ECU mod?
Seems like you can't resist on tuning it...
Do you know how much extra hp the car got after the ECU mod?