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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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I am also now speaking with Josh about their Softronics software and it seems to show great potential. I'm discussing a post-software dyno run, with my given set of mods, to show real world, non-biased numbers and exact hp/torque curves. i believe seeing this from an ordinary list member would go a long way towards validating their claims. Will keep you all updated.
If the post dyno results show actual gains, maybe Josh will give us a group-buy discount
 
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If the post dyno results show actual gains, maybe Josh will give us a group-buy discount
we'd have to see how many interested parties we had, but it doesn't sound like there's too much wiggle room on the price. again, a volume purchase might change that.
 
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Originally Posted by C4Sbeebe
Originally Posted by tqevo
Didn't mention your use case, but I feel the best mods for the money are (in descending order of importance)
1) driver
2) tires
3) suspension
From a track/autox perspective
you're correct, i didn't. my question was based on optimizing multiple exhaust/intake upgrades for the best possible result - whether that be street, auto-x or track.

so you know, my experience is this:
Previous SCCA and BMW CCA racing licenses
Track instructor for BSR, Mazda Club, Mercedes Club
10+ years experience in auto-x w/ SCCA & BMW CCA (BMW championships)
Autox instructor for BMW CCA
Years of R-compound and adjustable suspension tuning experience

not sure why one would require the other, but i understand your suggestion.
That is totally sweet experience! I'm jealous and recognize the time and work that it took to gain that experience! I'm looking at this thread because I am considering a flash and trying to decide if a flash is worth it or not. I've read people saying that they didn't notice any difference and for $1,000, I want to really notice a difference!!!
 
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Originally Posted by C4Sbeebe
you're correct, i didn't. my question was based on optimizing multiple exhaust/intake upgrades for the best possible result - whether that be street, auto-x or track.

so you know, my experience is this:
Previous SCCA and BMW CCA racing licenses
Track instructor for BSR, Mazda Club, Mercedes Club
10+ years experience in auto-x w/ SCCA & BMW CCA (BMW championships)
Autox instructor for BMW CCA
Years of R-compound and adjustable suspension tuning experience

not sure why one would require the other, but i understand your suggestion.


with all that 'track' experience, u come into a 997 forum asking us what u should do ?

u already spent $$ on headers, cai, cat, and mufflers.. now, u might as well spend money on a tune, too.

BTW what are u hoping to accomplish?

faster lap times ?

Then, like Tqevo suggested, get better brakes, lighter wheels, take out the useless weight, etc.... or just get a GT3

just want a faster 1/4 mile car ?

get a TPC turbo kit or trade it in for 996/997 turbo and build the crap out of it.

anything else on a NA 997 C4S is a waste of money.

But that's just MY opinion.. and it's YOUR money.
 
Old Feb 21, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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with all that 'track' experience, u come into a 997 forum asking us what u should do ?
sure. why not? this is my first 997 (5th porsche) and it would be ignorant of me to assume i know the car better than others who've had more direct experience with them. initially, i guess i was looking for first-hand accounts of people who had tuned, after adding the mods, but that seems to be a very small crowd. you are right though, with what i have done so far, i should (and will) just do the Softronic tune and see the results for myself. i guess it could have been a case of 'thinking out loud' and being too close to a keyboard at the time. at least my thread seems to have amused you.
 
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i apologize if i came off rude.

u should definitely make the most out of the mods u already have with a proper tune.. and Softronic seem to be the popular choice.

looking forward to the 'before and after' dyno.
 
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i should have put a grin after my last statement. i was not intentionally being snippy back myself. i was just saying the thread seems to have amused you in some way - so at least it did that. no worries.
 
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