Stock with Tune ?
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ThatTmoGuy
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get the tune. best thing EVER.
Swordsmith
242hp/252 ft-lbs BNR EFI
The first mod I did (other than some Duck tape) was the Trifecta tune. The full tune includes selecta-tune, which essentially gives you a choice between stock and performance tunes (it's actually an Eco tune, not stock, but it's pretty close to stock)
I experienced no problems with the tune, other than the fact that the increased power led to an increased tendency to try and Use that power, and to getting more and better mods to leverage that power.
Under performance the power will be delivered a little more unevenly, since the stock tune deliberately dumbs down everything to a "lowest common denominator" so you have a consistent ride... that means anything that might give you more power, from cold air to spikes in the powerband, are choked back to that worst case scenario. Trifecta takes the gloves off, which almost always means more power, but a little less predictably.
For me, this is only noticeable at the high end, "wide open throttle", at lower throttle positions it just results in stepping more or less hard on the pedal to get the amount of power I want. Some people have complained though that they want something more steady.
The other thing the tune will do is let you benefit from other mods you do. While you will get Something from most mods on the stock tune, again it will be working against you, trying to dumb things down so your car drives like every other Sonic. So if you plan on doing anything to the car to get more power out of it, well, not only is the tune itself one of the biggest and easiest things you can get for that, it also is practically necessary to benefit from anything else.
I experienced no problems with the tune, other than the fact that the increased power led to an increased tendency to try and Use that power, and to getting more and better mods to leverage that power.
Under performance the power will be delivered a little more unevenly, since the stock tune deliberately dumbs down everything to a "lowest common denominator" so you have a consistent ride... that means anything that might give you more power, from cold air to spikes in the powerband, are choked back to that worst case scenario. Trifecta takes the gloves off, which almost always means more power, but a little less predictably.
For me, this is only noticeable at the high end, "wide open throttle", at lower throttle positions it just results in stepping more or less hard on the pedal to get the amount of power I want. Some people have complained though that they want something more steady.
The other thing the tune will do is let you benefit from other mods you do. While you will get Something from most mods on the stock tune, again it will be working against you, trying to dumb things down so your car drives like every other Sonic. So if you plan on doing anything to the car to get more power out of it, well, not only is the tune itself one of the biggest and easiest things you can get for that, it also is practically necessary to benefit from anything else.
ThatTmoGuy
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What he said.
Also the budget tune offers select a tune as well, but the Full tune is on sale right now.
Also the budget tune offers select a tune as well, but the Full tune is on sale right now.
Maddog2020
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As mentioned, the full tune is on sale until 12/31/2012 for $300, normally $465. I just got mine installed, but selected Performance/Stock (not ECO) tune. Set for stock it's almost the same as stock the main difference is a little more power if you need it (about 4 PSI boost increase). I'm completely stock except for the tune.
Performance is a whole new story. It's a little scary at 1st, but after a week I got use to it. Now when I set it for stock it seems a little sluggish (but it's not). I mostly leave it in Performance because it has lots more torque at lower RPM which makes it seem like a different car. I actually get excited to drive my Sonic now.
Hopefully you have a 1.4 Turbo, the best gains are seen there.
Performance is a whole new story. It's a little scary at 1st, but after a week I got use to it. Now when I set it for stock it seems a little sluggish (but it's not). I mostly leave it in Performance because it has lots more torque at lower RPM which makes it seem like a different car. I actually get excited to drive my Sonic now.
Hopefully you have a 1.4 Turbo, the best gains are seen there.
IN CARS
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If the Turbo (what I have; all I can speak of) test drove like mine does now in Performance mode (no other mods), they could not keep them on the dealer lot. I'm still learning how the tune behaves, so most of my "what the..." moments were caused by my own right foot. What they all said above. Get the full tune while it is still on sale! CG
ungawd
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It drives a bit different being as racecar. In seriousness, more power, better response, and better shifting for the AT.
I have had zero issues thus far. Cold starts perfectly, etc.
You will get extra power but I nor anyone else can promise no complications.
I use only 93 octane as well. How much added power? So much that I'm considering coilovers already.
The added power is very noticeable.
dvn
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You will have to learn better throttle control. No stumbles. A lot. Yes!