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I just shared an email with an employee of FVD. Robert, We have been tuning Porsche's since 1983 in Germany. We have alway's designed our own software in house and 99% of our software is only for Porsche. We consult with Bosch Motorsports and Siemen's Motorsports in Germany directly to make sure that our software is as safe and powerful as possible. |
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http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/u...S/Carlos21.jpg I only wish I had dynoed my vehicle directly after flashing and not in conjunction with my flash, lwfw, and udp. In August I dynoed my vehicle without the new modifications (lwfw - ecu flash - udp) and I amassed an average of 226 rwhp comparable to that of yesterday's 244-247 rwhp. I am very impressed with the results and look forward to dealing with Rhonda and the rest of the FVD staff. |
Generally you're looking at what, $995 for a GIAC or similar ECU tune, right? Softronic is a bit cheaper at $895:
http://www.softronic.us/index.php Then there's also Upsolute, which I can't find an exact price on, but I think it's the cheapest at $700: http://www.upsolute.com/ Now FVD comes along with this offer at $500 (normally $995). That's a GREAT deal!!! Especially considering that FVD doesn't do anything half-assed. They're a top quality German tuner. Only problem is that you get "free" upgrades to the program, but only if you buy their stuff/parts and their parts are EXPENSIVE. Headers for my 986S go from about $1,500 for standard headers to $3,700 for headers with a cat. Still, if you just want the ECU upgrade this is a deal you can't beat! Kirk |
I received my new ECU file this morning from FVD. It will be a couple of days before I can actually upload it. I will post my results when I do. :D
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And to add into the mix of great deals, Softronic is advertising that Planet-9 members get their software AND Durametric software for $716!
http://www.planet-9.com/news-items/37627-2009-softronic-winter-special.html That's really a better deal than FVD since the Durametric software is around $350 by itself. Now I am scratching my head on which one will give me better tuning results! Decisions decisions... Can anybody give pros and cons between the two? I will probably go with the Softronic deal as I need the Durametric software to see what's up with my recent CEL. |
HA!! They wouldnt even answer my questions about the softronic in my car. They just said it was more indepth. I dont get it. I just have a 996 motor in my car with a stock porsche reflash. Its not like I put a v8 in the car or something.
√<You>: thanks < - Porsche Specialist>: I don't have a user account to see the price. and I have worked out that custom tunes are not part of the special however < - Porsche Specialist>: so the flash is much different and for that car does require you to mail in your ECU <You>: 716 on a 3.4 996 < - Porsche Specialist>: yeah it is different price <You>: why is the tune different is my question? < - Porsche Specialist>: its not a simple obdii flash < - Porsche Specialist>: difference paremeters etc <You>: if it is the same dme and the same motor what are the variables? < - Porsche Specialist>: Jay, I am not able to answer the indepth tuning functions, I can tell you that the conversion or custom files are not on special |
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I have just a stock 99 boxster 2.5 manual. It has been reflashed with 996 software.
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Just spoke with Softronic and brought up your issue Jay as I was confused by the conversation you had with them and she said that your setup is not normal due to you converting your car to a 3.4 996 engine and that your car's base year is a '99. She said there were several variables involved with conversions and that their software harness is not even compatible with models prior to 2000. She also confirmed that conversion files are not on special. You might want to give them a call to get better clarification on your setup but it doesn't sound like your setup will work with what they are offering and requires something different.
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I was going to use a stock dme.. But then you get into key fobs and all that stuff... stock was better for me and a lot cheaper. I am talking to a few other companies also about this. FVD is still trying to get me on their product. I may have to go with it. It is just real expensive. 1500.00 I'm not trying to spend that much more on the car. I am just liking driving it. Just did the spark plugs and cleaned my bmc so well go from there and see how she feels. Thanks for your interest.
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That's deffinatly the way to go. If they were not so far from me I would go there. I have a tuner in Pa. I don't know what software you need to into the Porsche dme.
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Pulled the trigger on the Softronic deal although I don't think I would have gone wrong going with FVD. Just liked the fact that Softronic was in the US and I read on one of the boards the Scott was working with Flat6 on something (can't find the post or remember what the heck it was about!!). I'll post my my thoughts when I get the software.
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I uploaded my new FVD ecu software earlier today. Within the first few miles I could discern a marked improvement in my vehicle's throttle response, as well as an altogether more linear power band. I would encourage any forum member who is interested in improving their vehicle's performance with better software to "jump" on this great opportunity. Thanks FVD. :D
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