Dig it. Gains are gains!
I can't speak specifically about the Hondata, but in general terms an ignition cut-based TC is far superior in a racing/performance application. Nearly instantaneous in reaction to both cutting torque upon slip detection and reinstating it after recovery.
I keep seeing this rod weakness claim, but who is actually claiming it? And under what circustances did they fail? If the tune is off, or it runs out of fuel, an engine WILL detonate. If is detonates hard enough for long enough, something WILL break. If the rod is the weak link in the chain, then that is the point of failure. If you fix that problem, then the next-weakest point will fail, probably the pistons. Just because rods are failing at 400HP with a bad tune doesn't mean they have a 400HP limit.
I have seen this mentioned, but so far all I have ever actually seen listed is a 306HP crate engine, which is obviously just a CTR stock engine.
Piggybacks are not that bad, especially for straight-line stuff. They do have limitations, but many can be worked around. That is probably a full discussion best left for a different thread.
I have already said that. The issue with nitrous is having to deal with the bottle. It is too hot from about late April until early September in my parts to keep a bottle in the car all the time. And with nitrous if you don't have a bottle, then you don't have anything.
I live in the 17th largest city in the US, and we don't have a single pump in the city or even in the county. The closest E85 station is 18 miles from my house in a different state. In a 50 mile radius, an area containing over 3 million people (nearly 1% of the entire country) and there are only 6 stations in that area. So now maybe some of you will understand why your touting E85 as a good solution doesn't apply to a very large percentage of the country.
If you have to lift off the throttle on a turbo, it will lose turbo spool and boost. Some solution to prevent this, and there is more than one way to do it, would prevent that and improve acceleration performance at any speed where shifting is involved.
Engines today must be super-efficient and emissions-clean, while also making power. The design requirements needed to do these 2 sets of things are almost always aligned as polar opposites. As such, engines have become more and more specific and sensitive to very small changes in design. The days of some engine platform having tons of available power headroom, that is the ability to make 300 to 400% of the OEM specifications, are simply over.
Glad to hear this. I’m planning to pick up the ps4s once my wheels arrive.
Depending where you live, how effective a solution is this when temps dip down into the 40's? That's ultimately why I chose the route I did - better tires help a lot, but IMO aren't that effective in rain/colder temps. Granted I'm not getting on it as badly, but even 255 PS4S tires were useless into parts of 3rd gear in temps as warm as 60* here this spring.
I feel you, brother. Sorry, that was kind of tongue-in-cheek about the traction control. Free software upgrades are certainly a better/cheaper option for a lot of folks that already have KTUner & don't plan to change their wheel/tire set-up, so I understand the want/need. I just went the old fashioned way with wide, sticky rubber.
Right on, man, I was sort of joking as it is obviously not the same. TC is a nice option that works in all driving conditions, but I guess I'm more akin to modulating my driving style & throttle input to match the conditions. Same concept, different approach. I'm not going to mash the throttle in wet or cold conditions because it's not the safest approach, but I certainly understand that folks want this option, especially if you track your R and are looking for every possible advantage.
My bad, my sarcasm meter is off today
I'm going to settle on 265/35 Michelins, just in case I lower it later, it should work out fine (and I think I will at this point). That's what is so great about this and many other hobbies though - no single right answer, and just about every reasonable approach can add value
I'm going to have to experience the traction control because I'm finding my setup to handle better than stock, but in Sport mode I do feel the overcorrection. The wheelspin is controlled pretty well but at times too much.
I have to say that I am surprised how well the PS4S have improved the grip over the stock Conti's, but 275 over 245 matters a lot too. Next tire change for me will be to 265/30-19 Cup 2's, because if the PS4S are this good, then the Cup 2's must be better, right?! I also want 265's so I can lower at some point, when this becomes a fun only car for me in a couple years.My bad, my sarcasm meter is off today
Can't answer for KTuner but... I was once told 'a Focus RS ECU can be further modified (tweaked?) to run port and direct injectors.' I cannot confirm or deny this as I have no real connection to the Focus RS world. I'll try to talk to some people at Cars&Coffee over the weekend.
Which C&C you headed to? Depending on how the weekend shapes up, I may be up for one. Let me know!
This can be done already, as has been.
