Hondata FP vs. K-tuner v2 for FK8

[GoleeMD]

I have a 2017 FK8 that is essentially stock as far as engine and performance mods go. I plan on having fun and learning a lot upgrading it little-by-little, and one of the first things. I wanted to start with is a tuner that I can grow with to make the most out of each future upgrade.

I've heard conflicting opinions regarding Hondata FP and K-tuner, specifically for the FK8. K-tuner seems to be more versatile and easier to use, with the v2 not requiring a PC connection for certain common features, and is supposed to be the better tuner for people with the 1.5T engines and/or multiple vehicles... plus it's cheaper. Though I then read that Hondata FP might be superior and have more available features specifically for the FK8, despite some of the other disadvantages.

Which would you guys recommend specifically for a 2017 FK8 and why?

Sponsored

 

[speedyserg]

Flashpro for FK8s
Hondata actively supports and continues to advance stock ECU features on the FK8. K-tuner gave up.

/thread

 

[gtman]

Agreed. And you can see that reflected in my tuning thread numbers. 90% of the time when a tuned Type R owner adds their car, they're using a Flashpro.

What's really telling is that many Type R owners had a tuned 1.5T before upgrading and most of those used KTuner for tuning. Yet when they tuned their FK8 they switched to Hondata's Flashpro.

/thread officially closed

 

[GoleeMD]

Thanks guys, that's kind of what I had originally gathered when first looking into it, but what made me think about K-tuner and ask the question was checking out D-Rob's website (I wanted to see who it was I accidentally insulted in that other tuning thread yesterday).

I saw he had a Flash Pro trade in program for people who wanted to get rid of their Flash Pro and "trade up" to K-tuner, and all the customer testimonials on there were singing K-tuner's praises. When I saw it was actually cheaper and that v2 could be used for a lot of things without having to hook up to a PC, it made me wonder. I'm guessing most of those reviews were from 1.5T owners.

What do you guys think would be the best way to get ahold of a Flash Pro? Any downside to buying used, other than the the potential for scams or the hassle of somebody who is otherwise legit not unlocking it properly? I think I'll reach out to Derek and ask what he's doing with all those used Flash Pros he's getting traded in...

 

[xXoVrKiLLXx]

I picked mine up new from PRL's site a few years back. Personally I dont like the form factor of either - I think both are too big/bulky (I came from a FoST and STi background and really would rather a device form factor such as the Cobb Access port (live read out/datalogging/5 way map switching and way smaller) but thats just me). I'd go new - rather not run into the potential issue where the unit isnt unmarried from the previous owners ecu etc.. again just me.

 

[bluehatch17]

The new hondata is now the size of a credit card basically.

 

[gtman]

They basically just went from a larger corded version to a direct plug-in dongle.

 

[MadMage]

I picked mine up new from PRL's site a few years back. Personally I dont like the form factor of either - I think both are too big/bulky (I came from a FoST and STi background and really would rather a device form factor such as the Cobb Access port (live read out/datalogging/5 way map switching and way smaller) but thats just me). I'd go new - rather not run into the potential issue where the unit isnt unmarried from the previous owners ecu etc.. again just me.

See the new Flashpro Mini;
Hondata Flashpro Mini - YouTube

 

[xXoVrKiLLXx]

See the new Flashpro Mini;
Hondata Flashpro Mini - YouTube

Yah Ive seen it. Have the form to trade to it but decided not to in the end. Its cool but still not quite the same. There is rumor that Cobb may start supporting the FK8. Time will tell Thanks bro!

Sponsored