jasejase Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 it's not just about the tunes, there are more benefits. The ability to switch between maps on the fly, to make small correction to launch control, FFS, adjust timing for bad gas, read CEL codes, reset learning without pulling the battery, live monitoring of data, logging, etc. Personally, I use mine to monitor knock all the time, it's mounted on my dash. I dick with launch RPM's and FFS RPM's as needed, and use it as a shift warning (the screen flashes white). I agree that you don't NEED an AP, as the quality of an open source tune is no better or worse than an AP tune (tho i've heard the AP allows the tuner to change a couple more tables, and has speed density support), but the additional features of having a handheld tuning computer are great. E-tunes and brushups too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Also i have thought about getting one because i do not plan on living in New England for much longer and this would allow me to get tunes regardless of where i live. Plus the idea of switching maps to say a more econimical map for long distance drives instead of having it maxed out all the time. It will learn but not to the extent of tuning itself....a cat back will not give you much of a gain with a tune or not any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 4, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted January 4, 2013 pulling the battery helps the car learn? so say i put a cat back and pull battery it will auto tune to the upgrade? just using that as an example. is that correct? pulling the battery resets the learned data in your computer, but your computer still has the base parameters that don't change. The learned (realtime) data only affects so many tables and changes only so much. Any "auto tuning" would be very small adjustments to keep your car in nominal ranges, and wouldn't really improve your power substantially E-tunes and brushups too! I didn't mention etunes and brushups because open source tuning allows you to send maps to/from a tuner for etunes as well, and it's not really any more difficult if you know your way around a computer. But Also i have thought about getting one because i do not plan on living in New England for much longer and this would allow me to get tunes regardless of where i live. Plus the idea of switching maps to say a more econimical map for long distance drives instead of having it maxed out all the time. With an 07+ you also have Si drive, which your tuner can set to different levels of performance to aid in economy. My tuner set my modes to 9, 16, and 19psi in i, S, and S#, along with dulling the throttle response in "i" and sharpening the response in S#. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Some tuners will not e-tune open source. People are quick to jump on the AP being a waste... but as outlined in the last few threads, they are a handy tool. The fact that i dont have to drag my laptop out to my car every time i want to log or tinker is good enough for me. Stays in my glove box, and it's there when i need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 With an 07+ you also have Si drive, which your tuner can set to different levels of performance to aid in economy. My tuner set my modes to 9, 16, and 19psi in i, S, and S#, along with dulling the throttle response in "i" and sharpening the response in S#. You can do that with OpenSource too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted January 4, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted January 4, 2013 You can do that with OpenSource too I know, i was just making the point that you don't need to flash maps using laptop/AP when you have different Si modes that can be changed on the fly, whether your tuner used AP or OS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 ahhh ok. Misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 but i dont have Si or S# cause i have an 05 but i understand what you are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8351793974_96bc771dd7_c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenTuning Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Time for Tuning Day Part 2? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/brentuning-legacygt-com-dyno-day-part-2-199246.html?p=4234314#post4234314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrenTuning Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Any interest in a Part 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I will be, depending on date.. as long as you can handle a blower on a 205.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBFan Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 i might be depending on the date. I might be getting laid off in the next month so im not sure. Need to make sure I have money for the next couple months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Would love to... That's a heck of a ride though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 30-40 min ride I'm game I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 isnt the shop like 30 min north of worcester? i could be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 isnt the shop like 30 min north of worcester? i could be wrong... Nope, it's literally 10mins from my house in Worcester. We're using PSI's dyno in Auburn now. 4 Elm Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 nice. thats not too bad. isnt that where i was tuned? pretty sure it was auburn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 nice. thats not too bad. isnt that where i was tuned? pretty sure it was auburn... First letter is correct lol You were at Kaizen's old place in Ayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 AYER! thats it. lol i was gonna say, that was NOT 10 minutes from woostah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I was tuned at PSI in auburn it's not far at all from me I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoyle Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm down to hang out... no need for a tune though... Any chance Ian's ride will be ready to bolt up to the packs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 If jasejase brings his ride, count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Attn: jasejase please come so we can all meet the smoke show I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 If jasejase brings his ride, count me in. Why's this all on me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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