VXR8 auto tune - results
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Finally with the kind help of Richard I am now running what might be the first VXR8 in the UK with a custom TCM tune for the auto transmission!
The tune was done by Chuck from Corvettes of Westchester in N.Y
The results are nothing short of excellent, feels like I have a new car. The shifting doesn't seem at all confused now and the shifts are so much firmer, getting a nice chirp from the tyres from 1 - 2!
When in traffic there's no more 1 - 2 - 1 it's just ready to go! Shifts from 2 - 3 are great, really positive giving you a good kick back in to the seat.
When you floor it at speed it kicks down to the perfect gear first time with no fuss, this is really what the car should have been like to start with.
I also have redline A6 ATF fluid in mine and an oil cooler fitted, I would recommend these upgrades to any auto owner, it's transformed my car.
The tune was done by Chuck from Corvettes of Westchester in N.Y
The results are nothing short of excellent, feels like I have a new car. The shifting doesn't seem at all confused now and the shifts are so much firmer, getting a nice chirp from the tyres from 1 - 2!
When in traffic there's no more 1 - 2 - 1 it's just ready to go! Shifts from 2 - 3 are great, really positive giving you a good kick back in to the seat.
When you floor it at speed it kicks down to the perfect gear first time with no fuss, this is really what the car should have been like to start with.
I also have redline A6 ATF fluid in mine and an oil cooler fitted, I would recommend these upgrades to any auto owner, it's transformed my car.
Noose said:
Mystvxr said:
Go for it, there's guys in the states putting 600 rwhp through these boxes in twin turbo setups.
In the autos?
Yeh, same boxes as ours, here's one guy, over 700 rwhp using the APS twin turbo kit and lots of other goodies, he's doing 1/4's in 10.727 @ 129.87 mph!
www.hptuners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20765
Mystvxr said:
Finally with the kind help of Richard I am now running what might be the first VXR8 in the UK with a custom TCM tune for the auto transmission!
The tune was done by Chuck from Corvettes of Westchester in N.Y
The results are nothing short of excellent, feels like I have a new car. The shifting doesn't seem at all confused now and the shifts are so much firmer, getting a nice chirp from the tyres from 1 - 2!
When in traffic there's no more 1 - 2 - 1 it's just ready to go! Shifts from 2 - 3 are great, really positive giving you a good kick back in to the seat.
When you floor it at speed it kicks down to the perfect gear first time with no fuss, this is really what the car should have been like to start with.
I also have redline A6 ATF fluid in mine and an oil cooler fitted, I would recommend these upgrades to any auto owner, it's transformed my car.
The tune was done by Chuck from Corvettes of Westchester in N.Y
The results are nothing short of excellent, feels like I have a new car. The shifting doesn't seem at all confused now and the shifts are so much firmer, getting a nice chirp from the tyres from 1 - 2!
When in traffic there's no more 1 - 2 - 1 it's just ready to go! Shifts from 2 - 3 are great, really positive giving you a good kick back in to the seat.
When you floor it at speed it kicks down to the perfect gear first time with no fuss, this is really what the car should have been like to start with.
I also have redline A6 ATF fluid in mine and an oil cooler fitted, I would recommend these upgrades to any auto owner, it's transformed my car.
Good to hear its made a big improvement
Mystvxr said:
Bonnie and Clyde said:
Good news Mysty
Are you coming saturday? If so it'll be good to get your times
Are you coming saturday? If so it'll be good to get your timesFor sure, I will give you lot with dodgy old manuals a run for your money!
Col always tell people about your VXR8. Its the one he remembers as "an awesome beast" Look forward to seeing you there flowerTrailermasher said:
Is the tune available to all to buy or is vehicle/mod specific?
The auto is great when WOT, but hesitant at part throttle.
OK the tune will be done specific to your car, Chuck also offers an ECM in the deal if you want that, the price is $399 and it's all done by email! Your current tune needs to be taken off and sent to him using an EFi Live flash and scan unit, then you'll get it back a few days later and it'll need to be flashed back again, this costs the EFi Live owner a license so that will cost you £80 too.
If people are interested and want this we would have to find some time free, first to get your maps off and then another to put them back on. I'm happy to demo my auto tune to anyone interested if they're at a meet I'm at too!
The new tune takes away the hesitance of the box, it's a lot more sporty for sure!
Mystvxr said:
OK the tune will be done specific to your car, Chuck also offers an ECM in the deal if you want that, the price is $399 and it's all done by email! Your current tune needs to be taken off and sent to him using an EFi Live flash and scan unit, then you'll get it back a few days later and it'll need to be flashed back again, this costs the EFi Live owner a license so that will cost you £80 too.
If people are interested and want this we would have to find some time free, first to get your maps off and then another to put them back on. I'm happy to demo my auto tune to anyone interested if they're at a meet I'm at too!
The new tune takes away the hesitance of the box, it's a lot more sporty for sure!
Sounds good, speak to you on Saturday.If people are interested and want this we would have to find some time free, first to get your maps off and then another to put them back on. I'm happy to demo my auto tune to anyone interested if they're at a meet I'm at too!
The new tune takes away the hesitance of the box, it's a lot more sporty for sure!
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