New tune features coming soon- including a budget tune

[BNRacing]

Hey Sonic Owners,

We just wanted to give you guys an idea of what we've been working on and testing out lately, so you know what will be coming out soon.

1. The budget tune- This will be for stock to near stock vehicles that are not going to be modded down the road. The tune will also run less boost than our full tune, but will still be a big gain over the stock tune. We will be pricing this at around $300 INCLUDING the cable. NO DATA-LOGGING support will be given on this tune. It is a true canned tune.

2. Smart Octane Sensor- a "virtual" sensor if you will, that will detect what octane you have in the tank and will adjust your tune for you automatically. This will allow you to run anything from 87-93 octane without needing to adjust the tune.

3. Intelliboost- Intelligent boost delivery. This feature will detect cylinder temperatures and relate them to engine temperature and dial back boost if the engine gets too hot, ensuring absolutely 0 knock and even safer operation. This will also allow us to run a more aggressive tune since it can be dialed back if things get too hot.

4. ECP- Enhanced Charge Prediction- Sort of a hybrid tune between speed density and MAF tuning. This will allow you to run any intake you want to and change them as much as you want without needing a retune. This will also allow you to run an atmospheric blow-off valve



This is all stuff that is a few months away from release and is currently in beta test on several Cruzes and Sonics (including Stratton's car). Just wanted to stir the pot a bit

 

[SSpeckerwood]

right on.



how bout a way to get the eco tune without cruise control????????????

 

[BNRacing]

right on.



how bout a way to get the eco tune without cruise control????????????

We could probably send you an eco tune so you can just run around on that most of the time and load up your performance tune when you want to use it? Unfortunately there isn't really any other switch for us to use that ties into the ECM.

 

[SSpeckerwood]

The traction control hooks right in.

 

[Eric Smit]

Bring on the HKS SSQV.


-Eric Smit

 

[sonic hotness]

This is awesome great work guys..

Hopefully some sort of hard piping for the intercooler or fmic

 

[Opticon]

What's the upgrade deal going to be for exsisting trifecta cutsomers?

 

[rdss]

The traction control hooks right in.

I have been bugging Steven at WOT for over a month now and he just came out and said it WILL NOT HAPPEN using the traction control.... I was quite disappointed. He did however say that they can wire in a switch to the PCM to activate the ECO mode but I don't know if I really want to get into that with the car being brand new and the ECM not being cheap. Maybe if Vince had something done up and working already I would consider it.

What's the upgrade deal going to be for exsisting trifecta cutsomers?

Don't quote me but these upgrades are usually part of the full purchase price.


Jerry, am I running the ECP tune? I had my filter drop off and Vince posted on WOT saying you can run a piece of straight pipe and a stocking for a filter and that tune would be able to work around it. Also, I would be interested in a seperate Eco tune for my Sonic, I just haven't gotten around to asking yet since I haven't even gotten an update to the Power tune (that should happen after I get the test pipe installed.

 

[vento]

Will the virtual octane sensor be available for the 1.8?

 

[BNRacing]

What's the upgrade deal going to be for exsisting trifecta cutsomers?

We're going to develop a way to make it available to all customers for free

 

[BNRacing]

Jerry, am I running the ECP tune? I had my filter drop off and Vince posted on WOT saying you can run a piece of straight pipe and a stocking for a filter and that tune would be able to work around it. Also, I would be interested in a seperate Eco tune for my Sonic, I just haven't gotten around to asking yet since I haven't even gotten an update to the Power tune (that should happen after I get the test pipe installed.

Yup you're running ECP

 

[rdss]

Yup you're running ECP

That's what I figured. Thanks for confirming it.

 

[SSpeckerwood]

what would it take to get the traction control button doubled as a eco tune. when TCS is off, Tune is on. when TCS is on, eco tune on.

i'm willing to pay more.

 

[doreo]

I doubt Vince will touch this unless you some how convince him it will be a track car.

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[rdss]

what would it take to get the traction control button doubled as a eco tune. when TCS is off, Tune is on. when TCS is on, eco tune on.

i'm willing to pay more.

Check my post #8 out, I already replied to your question with the direct word from Vince through Steven's mouth.

 

[SSpeckerwood]

I know you did. I'm just thinking if i rattle the wagon the wheel will get greased.

 

[rdss]

I was thinking about starting a thread over on WOT and then telling everyone that is tuned or intersted in a tune but lacking the cruise feature to go post in the thread but now that Steven has kind of brushed it off I would look like I was causing more trouble than gaining interest. Post a link here if you do it, I will post in it.

 

[SSpeckerwood]

How bout you make the thread and i'll post in it? Lol

 

[laborsmith]

If it is possible to get a VIN I can not imagine Vince or any tuner playing with the traction control. In addition to such things as the federal code, and just as important, is the multi-million dollar lawsuit that could follow any serious accident, whether tc would have kept that from happening or not.

And yes, you can buy non-VIN eligible cars brand new. In fact, Chevy offers a Camaro complete w/ three engines. For a price, of course.

Laborsmith

 

[turbo]

The intelligent octane feature sounds amazing...I would LOVE to be tuned for max performace off premium gas but still be able to fill up on 87 when I'm feeling cheap without having to worry about reflashing my car.

-Dan