To Tune or NOT to Tune.....

[CPT_SRTOCHO]

Originally Posted by Fisch

Good to hear. So what was the problem? The user?

Well, what type of driving are you looking for?

The tune that I use the most for everyday driving is a 93 octane CAI / firmed shifts / throttle booster at about 15% / lowered fans at 185 and 195 / adjusted tire size for my summer tires / speed limiter set for summer or winter tires / auto upshift cancel

Will all those settings work With the 91cai tune???

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[cwhite2005]

Originally Posted by Fisch

Good to hear. So what was the problem? The user?

Well, what type of driving are you looking for?

The tune that I use the most for everyday driving is a 93 octane CAI / firmed shifts / throttle booster at about 15% / lowered fans at 185 and 195 / adjusted tire size for my summer tires / speed limiter set for summer or winter tires / auto upshift cancel

Nooooo!!
No idea what your talking about???

Yes... It was the user.
Since I already had a problem and had to send it in I had already had myself convinced that it wasn't gonna work.
It was the user...

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[cwhite2005]

Originally Posted by CPT_SRTOCHO

Will all those settings work With the 91cai tune???

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Well... 93 octane is not readily available here. I'm sure it's somewhere around but not to close to me. 91 is pretty much all over so that's why I chose that tune.

As far as my driving.. Not to aggressive.. But still want to have fun.
I definitely want firmer shifts.
What is the throttle setting on it?
I can't really adjust the fan settings yet.
I have winter tires on now so no need to set that.
Just curious on some suggestions.

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[Fisch]

Originally Posted by CPT_SRTOCHO

Will all those settings work With the 91cai tune???

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Those are just parameter adjustments. I assumed you would have the same parameter options regardless of 91 or 93 tune - maybe I'm wrong. I haven't tuned 91 since I first tried it after I bought it. Like 93 so much more that I've never turned back.

Originally Posted by cwhite2005

Nooooo!!
No idea what your talking about???

Yes... It was the user.
Since I already had a problem and had to send it in I had already had myself convinced that it wasn't gonna work.
It was the user...

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Hahahaaaaaaaaaa.

Originally Posted by cwhite2005

Well... 93 octane is not readily available here. I'm sure it's somewhere around but not to close to me. 91 is pretty much all over so that's why I chose that tune.

As far as my driving.. Not to aggressive.. But still want to have fun.
I definitely want firmer shifts.
What is the throttle setting on it?
I can't really adjust the fan settings yet.
I have winter tires on now so no need to set that.
Just curious on some suggestions.

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Don't overthink this Chad. Just tweak it and have fun. Find the settings you like. Just stay away from the more advanced settings (spark, etc) unless you know what you are doing. But all of the push-button style parameters are safe to play with. Even with a challenged user.

I believe both firmed shifts and the throttle booster are under "transmission". Throttle booster is more of a butt dyno tweak, but I like it. It basically shortens your gas pedal. So when you are at 50% throttle physically, it actually is sending a signal of 60% or something for example. Just makes her feel a bit more jumpy.

Go ahead... tweak and test... tweak and test...

[cwhite2005]

Originally Posted by Fisch

Those are just parameter adjustments. I assumed you would have the same parameter options regardless of 91 or 93 tune - maybe I'm wrong. I haven't tuned 91 since I first tried it after I bought it. Like 93 so much more that I've never turned back.

Hahahaaaaaaaaaa.

Don't overthink this Chad. Just tweak it and have fun. Find the settings you like. Just stay away from the more advanced settings (spark, etc) unless you know what you are doing. But all of the push-button style parameters are safe to play with. Even with a challenged user.

I believe both firmed shifts and the throttle booster are under "transmission". Throttle booster is more of a butt dyno tweak, but I like it. It basically shortens your gas pedal. So when you are at 50% throttle physically, it actually is sending a signal of 60% or something for example. Just makes her feel a bit more jumpy.

Go ahead... tweak and test... tweak and test...

Ok... But another question that comes to mind is can I delete certain parameters changes or do I have to start over completely by reinstalling the stock?
I will say this.. After I did the tune I took it out for a "test".
Crazy! It's been raining here all day so the pavement was wet so traction was a problem so with that being said... Approximately how long will the tires spin before loosing power to the wheels because of the ESP?
My old car, Chevy Cavalier Z24 had the same option.. Traction control. Almost instantly the power would be gone to the wheels when they broke traction by the traction control kicking in. Sucked!
Unfortunately that's all I can compare to and obviously it's not much to compare to.
I guess I will find out when the snow flies here.

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[Fisch]

You don't have to go back to stock - you have the option to modify the current tune that's installed. However, I don't think you get the full list of options, so you might need to just reload the 91 tune and select the parameters from scratch depending on what you are tweaking... but you don't have to reload the stock, then reload the tune, etc.

You can "turn off" the ESP with the stock button on the dash or with the InTune under "traction control", but you really need to add a NoESP mod to truly turn off all of the traction. But even without a NoESP mod, the tires will spin for quite awhile without losing power if you hold it right. The esp really interrupts the party if you start to float laterally I've noticed.

But again, add a switch to your ESP line and don't worry about it ever again. Flip the switch and let loose to your heart's content!

[cwhite2005]

I am definitely doing what you suggested for the noesp mod. No question there.
Right now I am just getting through Christmas with my girls then it's back to play time for myself!


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[Fisch]

Originally Posted by cwhite2005

I am definitely doing what you suggested for the noesp mod. No question there.
Right now I am just getting through Christmas with my girls then it's back to play time for myself!


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I hear ya.

But remember, all you need is a $2 switch, two wires, and about an hour... and then play time really begins. Happy to help when you are ready to go for it.

[cwhite2005]

To all you "tuner" experienced guys. I will be taking my car on about a 4000 mile trip in March. What tune would be the best? I think I saw an mpg tune or something like that. Anyone familiar with that tune? What is that tune exactly?
Since I will be traveling I won't know where the 91 will be available.
Maybe the stock tune would be my best bet?
Thoughts?

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[onesickhotrod]

Originally Posted by cwhite2005

To all you "tuner" experienced guys. I will be taking my car on about a 4000 mile trip in March. What tune would be the best? I think I saw an mpg tune or something like that. Anyone familiar with that tune? What is that tune exactly?
Since I will be traveling I won't know where the 91 will be available.
Maybe the stock tune would be my best bet?
Thoughts?

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Depends how fast you need to get there lol...
mpg tune would be best as long as the tune is 89 or lower octane rating as unless you have mapquest show what octane is available you may not have 91 or higher available.

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