Koru_Kinshi

So I've been talking with the creator of the tune, who happens to be a close friend, and here's the information I got regarding the tune.

1. It's a legitimate crack, and he's the first and only tuner to have it cracked state side. Yes I know GAD Motors and Poseidon have it cracked overseas, but if you want to pay close to $4K for a tune, be my guest.

2. The dyno that you see is from the initial ECU crack with some simple parameter changes. Note that the power really jumps in the higher ends and maintains, plus it maintains AFR around 11.5, so it's very safe.

3. This crack will likely be able to finally put an end to the CEL problems that plague anybody with a down pipe.

4. The tune also apparently increases the efficiency of cooling and makes the car more effective at preventing heatsoak. They ran the car 3 times back to back with practically the same dyno results.

5. There appears to be a possibility of tweaking launch control and modifying what RPM the car will launch at.

He's currently working on perfecting the tune for our cars stock. I assume he's also working on maps for intake/downpipe, etc. Pricing I'm not sure on, but I've been told it's going to be pretty competitive against the piggyback ECUs.

Frankly if it's within range of a piggyback box, that's good enough for me. I just want an actual tune for my car. Never been a fan of piggybacks. Too many problems. I'm going to talk with him and HG as well to discuss perhaps trying all their parts out as a package so I can give the forum some detailed insight and reviews on the goods.

Stay tuned!

tekfoc

really excited cant wait to the future endeavor.

Team@Rebellion

Sorry but can you confirm all the problems our piggy back has?? Oh no we don't!!

The first question we get asked is will this affect my warranty? So for customers who don't want their ecu opened then we will still have our option!

Koru_Kinshi

Easy, tiger. I wasn't saying anything about you guys, heh. But I have been noticing from other cars with piggybacks, including the CLA, that the car's current ECU's are getting smarter. They're starting to override/'fight back', if you will, the signals the piggybacks are sending.

I know the M4 guys are having those problems majorly. I've personally felt more comfortable with an actual tune and for warranty issues, I've never had one dealer complain about a tune I've had on any of my cars. But of course, that's my experience.

Koru_Kinshi

So for everyone to know: I'm getting the tune put on next week. I believe they're going to be doing a before and after Dyno, probably some other results to compare, and of course, I'll give you my review of how it feels. I'll know a specific date by tomorrow!

Fly by night

Let us know. Nice ECU crack has been done.
Not a fan of other piggy back ECU tunes been there done that.

KillaC63

+1 have seen too many fried N54 and N55 piggyback tuned motors to go down that path!

nlpamg

So, what's the deal?

Thanks.