IS200t tune
My stage 1 experience is 90-95% of how it should be because of my own doing. The stage 1 tune is how the car should have come from the factory; it drives so much smoother and less clumsy than the stock ECU. Doesn't have as much pull as the, now dead, OV development tune; however, I don't care because the overall experience is much better.
When I say 90-95% it's because my ARK exhaust is too free-flowing and doesn't have enough back pressure. As a result, my power-band is less linear than it should be and instead, it drives more like an Evo: from 1000-3000 the car is fairly docile and then 3000-6000, the car pulls like a maniac. I'll probably switch out my exhaust and return to OEM mid-pipe and maybe a JoeZ axle-back.
Had a good chat with Tony about what he has planned so I'm sitting on my hands in anticipation.
When I say 90-95% it's because my ARK exhaust is too free-flowing and doesn't have enough back pressure. As a result, my power-band is less linear than it should be and instead, it drives more like an Evo: from 1000-3000 the car is fairly docile and then 3000-6000, the car pulls like a maniac. I'll probably switch out my exhaust and return to OEM mid-pipe and maybe a JoeZ axle-back.
Had a good chat with Tony about what he has planned so I'm sitting on my hands in anticipation.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: South FL
I won't say much but it sounds better, feels better, yet because i don't have the down pipe I won't elaborate much more... PPE is still waiting for the custom v-flange in order, they're not sure how much longer but possibly another 2 weeks out.
Also its 115 degrees here in Az, so that doesn't help much with the stock downpipe heat soak.
Also its 115 degrees here in Az, so that doesn't help much with the stock downpipe heat soak.
My stage 1 experience is 90-95% of how it should be because of my own doing. The stage 1 tune is how the car should have come from the factory; it drives so much smoother and less clumsy than the stock ECU. Doesn't have as much pull as the, now dead, OV development tune; however, I don't care because the overall experience is much better.
When I say 90-95% it's because my ARK exhaust is too free-flowing and doesn't have enough back pressure. As a result, my power-band is less linear than it should be and instead, it drives more like an Evo: from 1000-3000 the car is fairly docile and then 3000-6000, the car pulls like a maniac. I'll probably switch out my exhaust and return to OEM mid-pipe and maybe a JoeZ axle-back.
Had a good chat with Tony about what he has planned so I'm sitting on my hands in anticipation.
When I say 90-95% it's because my ARK exhaust is too free-flowing and doesn't have enough back pressure. As a result, my power-band is less linear than it should be and instead, it drives more like an Evo: from 1000-3000 the car is fairly docile and then 3000-6000, the car pulls like a maniac. I'll probably switch out my exhaust and return to OEM mid-pipe and maybe a JoeZ axle-back.
Had a good chat with Tony about what he has planned so I'm sitting on my hands in anticipation.
TTI has a lot in store for us in the upcoming months. Tony has mentioned to me about a charge pipe upgrade, TTI air intake as well as TTI's own axle back system in the works.
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With the down pipe you will feel the full effect of the tune as i did and also as you can see from my dyno results. The re-flash should definitely feel a lot more responsive than the VRTuned piggyback as well. Keep us updated on the progress and stay safe with that heat wave
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we are at 50c+ now adays
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From: Florida
Wow! Lucky! Looks like you got some extra spending money for some mods now!
Anyways, guys I installed the VRTune on IS200t and got a CEL the first day. I wasn't concerned so I removed the tune and the following morning unplugged the batter negative for a few minutes and reinstalled the tune. 2 days passed and on my way to a car meet I get the CEL again which removed turbo power. Again, I disconnected the tune and let the car sit a bit and the CEL was gone. It's now the next morning and I'm about to disconnect the battery for a second time and connect the tune. Is there something else I should do or how the hell can I clear that CEL! It messes with your head!
Anyways, guys I installed the VRTune on IS200t and got a CEL the first day. I wasn't concerned so I removed the tune and the following morning unplugged the batter negative for a few minutes and reinstalled the tune. 2 days passed and on my way to a car meet I get the CEL again which removed turbo power. Again, I disconnected the tune and let the car sit a bit and the CEL was gone. It's now the next morning and I'm about to disconnect the battery for a second time and connect the tune. Is there something else I should do or how the hell can I clear that CEL! It messes with your head!
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,729
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From: South FL
Wow! Lucky! Looks like you got some extra spending money for some mods now!
Anyways, guys I installed the VRTune on IS200t and got a CEL the first day. I wasn't concerned so I removed the tune and the following morning unplugged the batter negative for a few minutes and reinstalled the tune. 2 days passed and on my way to a car meet I get the CEL again which removed turbo power. Again, I disconnected the tune and let the car sit a bit and the CEL was gone. It's now the next morning and I'm about to disconnect the battery for a second time and connect the tune. Is there something else I should do or how the hell can I clear that CEL! It messes with your head!
Anyways, guys I installed the VRTune on IS200t and got a CEL the first day. I wasn't concerned so I removed the tune and the following morning unplugged the batter negative for a few minutes and reinstalled the tune. 2 days passed and on my way to a car meet I get the CEL again which removed turbo power. Again, I disconnected the tune and let the car sit a bit and the CEL was gone. It's now the next morning and I'm about to disconnect the battery for a second time and connect the tune. Is there something else I should do or how the hell can I clear that CEL! It messes with your head!
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Joined: Jan 2017
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From: az
Wow! Lucky! Looks like you got some extra spending money for some mods now!
Anyways, guys I installed the VRTune on IS200t and got a CEL the first day. I wasn't concerned so I removed the tune and the following morning unplugged the batter negative for a few minutes and reinstalled the tune. 2 days passed and on my way to a car meet I get the CEL again which removed turbo power. Again, I disconnected the tune and let the car sit a bit and the CEL was gone. It's now the next morning and I'm about to disconnect the battery for a second time and connect the tune. Is there something else I should do or how the hell can I clear that CEL! It messes with your head!
Anyways, guys I installed the VRTune on IS200t and got a CEL the first day. I wasn't concerned so I removed the tune and the following morning unplugged the batter negative for a few minutes and reinstalled the tune. 2 days passed and on my way to a car meet I get the CEL again which removed turbo power. Again, I disconnected the tune and let the car sit a bit and the CEL was gone. It's now the next morning and I'm about to disconnect the battery for a second time and connect the tune. Is there something else I should do or how the hell can I clear that CEL! It messes with your head!
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 32
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From: Florida
I drive very aggressively: before the tune, I was averaging 18 MPG. Post-tune, I get 19 and my MPG is continuing to rise (at 19.1 currently) because now I can regulate throttle better; before, any throttle input would drop my instant-MPG under 20 whereas now, the response is improved so I have more options than <20 and >40 MPG.
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: South FL
Normal highway run with the Stage 2 and down pipe. Obviously if you drive hard the MPG will not be as great, but its still worth it.
I assumed since you're in FL you are using 93 oct. I will lower it to 6 and then gradually move up to see if it does it again.
