996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

Softronic Question..

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 08:58 PM
  #1  
ColoradoSilver's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 462
From: Denver, CO
Rep Power: 47
ColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud of
Softronic Question..

Ok, so I've uploaded the new tune on my car from Softronic and made a few runs on the highway. I also made a few just fefore the install for comparison.

Stock max Bar in 4th = .8 bar

After Softronic Tuned install = .8 Bar

Butt dyno says it feels the same.

Any ideas? Is this a program that learns and builds up after a few days, or should the change be instant?

Help!
 

Last edited by GT3 Chuck; Jun 2, 2009 at 05:16 PM.
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:02 PM
  #2  
ezeks's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 163
From: Austin TX
Rep Power: 24
ezeks is infamous around these parts
My tune isn't softronic, however once it was loaded it was an immediate difference (1.1-1.2 bar) and the butt dyno definitely told me a tune had taken place. My guess is the flash didn't load, however not being familiar with the softronic loading procedure I can't offer you any advice except to ping Dan @ vivid. They may still be online for assistance...
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:08 PM
  #3  
Prche951's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,214
From: Colorado
Rep Power: 398
Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !
butt dyno means not much. Also, what conditions did you do your stocker run? was it cold weather? vs warmer weather? having said that, you should be seeing a bit more boost. do you have stock exhaust?

also did you get a hold of softronic or whomever their rep is that sold it to you?
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:16 PM
  #4  
ColoradoSilver's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 462
From: Denver, CO
Rep Power: 47
ColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud of
Originally Posted by Prche951
butt dyno means not much. Also, what conditions did you do your stocker run? was it cold weather? vs warmer weather? having said that, you should be seeing a bit more boost. do you have stock exhaust?

also did you get a hold of softronic or whomever their rep is that sold it to you?
The conditions were near identical. I did the stock run about 20 minutes before the tuned run.

65 degrees - clear

Stock exhaust, Agency Power intake.

Will try Dan.
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:27 PM
  #5  
ColoradoSilver's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 462
From: Denver, CO
Rep Power: 47
ColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud ofColoradoSilver has much to be proud of
OK,

I've written to Dan at Vivid and back to the Softronic guy that sent me the tuned file.

We'll see what they have to say about this.
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:32 PM
  #6  
Prche951's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,214
From: Colorado
Rep Power: 398
Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by ColoradoSilver
OK,

I've written to Dan at Vivid and back to the Softronic guy that sent me the tuned file.

We'll see what they have to say about this.

cool. it should get sorted out. You definitely need an aftermarket exhaust. It really brings these motors alive with the tune.
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:46 PM
  #7  
ezeks's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 163
From: Austin TX
Rep Power: 24
ezeks is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by Prche951
cool. it should get sorted out. You definitely need an aftermarket exhaust. It really brings these motors alive with the tune.
+1 I followed the advice here and did exhaust before the tune as well
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:00 PM
  #8  
wross996TT's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,660
Rep Power: 254
wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !wross996TT Is a GOD !
to add my .02...the tune should be instant...sure there is some ECU learning, but you should see boost 1.1 at least...hope you get it sorted.
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:36 PM
  #9  
996Choy's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 461
From: Japan
Rep Power: 49
996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of996Choy has much to be proud of
i've a softronic tune and i see 1.2 bar ... may be somehow is wrong during the upload?
 
Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:41 PM
  #10  
alex911s's Avatar
Registered User
20 Year Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,404
From: San Ramon, CA
Rep Power: 267
alex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond reputealex911s has a reputation beyond repute
Ive felt it on a regular 997... on a Turbo it should be a big change...
 
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:29 AM
  #11  
GT3 Chuck's Avatar
Administrator
20 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,097
From: California
Rep Power: 1002
GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !GT3 Chuck Is a GOD !
why don't you get it from the horses mouth...in this case Scott Slauson at Softronic:

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...=newpm&u=23983
 
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:49 AM
  #12  
Prche951's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,214
From: Colorado
Rep Power: 398
Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !Prche951 Is a GOD !
sounds to me like the factory tune is still in the dme. I can see this being the most likely cause of the problem.
 
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:38 AM
  #13  
BlackHorseTurbo's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 5,301
From: Houston
Rep Power: 607
BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !BlackHorseTurbo Is a GOD !
PM me if you'd like. I happen to be an expert at loading a Softronic tune.
 
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:39 AM
  #14  
Imolas54's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 417
From: New York
Rep Power: 0
Imolas54 is infamous around these parts
I would double check to make sure you didn't upload the stock file instead of the tune file or they may have named the files incorrectly.
 
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:10 AM
  #15  
$manager's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 771
From: NC
Rep Power: 123
$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !$manager Is a GOD !
No big deal. Looks like the file did not upload. Just call Scott and he will sort it out. No need to panic....
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:50 AM.