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Big Power from Vivid Racing

Mitch — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:06 +0000

Hello,

Last Friday we tuned an Evo here that made huge power!

This car has the following major modifications:

2.3l

Forced Performance HTA3586

ID2000cc Injectors!

40psi

E-85 fuel.

AEM EMS

Car ran a 10.3 with about 100hp less and a terrible 60ft. With this kind of power on our dyno this car is capable of an 8 second quarter mile pass! Car is very very fast and still full interior and daily driven!! Look out for this thing on the streets.

Remember Vivid Racing can tune just about any ECU out there so for any of your tuning needs feel free to contact me

mitch@vividracing.com

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Thanks for reading!

Mitch

Vivid Racing

Softronic OBDII ECU Flashing for 09+ DFI Porsche 987, 997, and Cayenne

Dan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:54:41 +0000

Softronic has made another first in Porsche ECU Tuning and now has the ability to flash the DFI Porsche 997.2 cars from 2009+. We utilize our Flasher Client interface which allows the customer to connect to their car with a OBDII cable and write the new Tuned File. No removing of your ECU from the car or downtime. No warranty issues as your true original file is included and can be flashed back ANYTIME.

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After customer Mark G flashed his car in NY he emailed this, “I will say this so far… The power/pull is much more consistent from start to redline. Throttle is perfectedly sensitive and responsive.”

The 2009 and up Porsche Carrera is a big change over previous models. The new 911 has switched from a Bosch ECU to now running a Siemens SDI system. The transmission can be had in a standard 6 speed manual or the new PDK transmission to complete with the GTR, M3, and others. Softronic has spent time engineering and developing software for the new FSI cars and is one of the only tuners in the world that can offer an ECU flash via the OBDII port. With some additional programming to adjust the cars timing and air fuel mixtures, Softronic is able to gain performance on both the 3.6L and the 3.8L 911.

3.6L Stock Power – 345HP and 280ft/lbs
Tuned Power – 360HP and 295ft/lbs
3.8L Stock Power – 385HP and 310ft/lbs
Tuned Power – 398HP and 322ft/lbs

Softronic flashes the 997.2 Carrera through the OBDII port of the car. With their Flasher Client software, they are reading a full 1mb of the file to completely tune the ECU. Other companies claim to be able to do this, but are only read 128kb and making global changes. The ECU flash will alter your fuel and timing maps to give you a very linear increase over stock. For those worried about check engine lights, there are none! For those running a high flow cat or straight pipe exhaust systems, Softronic raises the O2 levels which will remove the possibility of having a CEL from this type of exhaust. Once the car is flashed, the low end torque and throttle response will be much improved. The mid-range of the RPM band will feel stronger as well. The overall improvement of drivability makes the 997.2 Carrera even more fun then it was originally. Since warranty is always a concern, Softronic also provides you with your original file. With this original file you can flash your car back to stock at any point. If you go to the dealer, there will be nothing visible through the Porsche PIWIS system. Softronic can program your vehicle no matter what country you are from or what octane you use. We have different maps for those running 91 octane or 93 octane and higher.

What are the benefits/functions of going with Softronic compared to the competition?

- Softronic does not require the removal of your ECU from the car. There is no down time at all.
- Your car can be flashed at your convenience from the comfort of your own garage.
- Softronic reflashing is done via a Client Cable that is connected to the OBDII port. The customer simply plugs the cable into the car and reads the file with a laptop per the instructions with the cable. Once the file is downloaded, it is emailed to the Softronic secure server where the file is tuned and then emailed back to the client. The client simply uploads the file and they are done. Total process is about 1 hour.
- Reflashing is done according to the vehicles octane level of pump gas and modifications are taken into account (Intake, Headers, Exhaust) to enhance power gains.
- All ECU Flashes include the Client Flash Cable. You can opt to upgrade to the Durametric Cable which allows you to flash the car, datalog, turn off warning lights, and more.

Ferrari 355 Berlinetta Running Like New

Cole Kelly — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:14:07 +0000

As mentioned in a previous blog by us, Vivid Racing received a Ferrari 355 Berlinetta to perform a required 2 year maintenance. After replacing the cam belts, timing belts, head gaskets and a water pump, Vivid Racing added a performance exhaust by Tubi. The Tubi exhaust allows better flow and reduced restriction that in turn, gives this 355 a wicked growl and performance. The last step of this 355 is a K40 Radar detector to help keep the owner ticket free.

You can check out all of Vivid Racings performance parts and gadgets for your Ferrari here.

350Z Gets Race Prepped

Cole Kelly — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:17:59 +0000

Vivid Racing has the experience and the ability to prep your car for the track. Take our customers Stillen 350Z as an example. The car came to us with a Stillen package installed and looking for a custom roll cage. Our fabricators worked within regulations to create a fully custom roll cage. Throw in some racing seats with custom brackets, steering wheel and custom fabricated door panels for clearance, and you have yourself a track ready 350Z.

Learn more about our services here – http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/pages.php?cID=10&pID=74

Evo 9 on E-85

Mitch — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:45:38 +0000

Today I put an Evo 9 on the dyno to just check to see its power now that it has switched to E-85. This Evo has been on our dyno before and I help the customer to tune it on regular old 91 pump fuel. He has since then put some E-85 in the tank and turned up the boost to 30psi and man does this car scream!!

The car made 444whp and375ft/lbs! Now the kicker to all this is the turbo used is a stock appearing turbocharger! The turbo is made by Blouch and is called the BBK Full. Car makes full boost (30psi) before 4000rpm!! This is all on the stock 2.0l with no headstuds as well! E-85 really is an amazing fuel and as we do more and more with it we can see that surpasses even most leaded race gases in terms of detonation resistance and it is cheaper that regular 91 pump fuel! Win win if you ask me.

You can find any parts to make you Evolution scream here:

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/index.php?class_9=184&my_type_id=8&class_8=41

Thanks for reading,

Mitch Mckee

Vivid Racing