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cowboy1948 · 10-01-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

Just left home and I notice a pretty distinct difference. Feels pretty crazy. Firmness is only set at 25% and you can feel the pull.

Put it on 75%. I set it to 100% yesterday just to see. Feels reel good. But I am going to put it back to 75%. Being a little causes.

KMPrenger · 10-01-2011, 02:19 PM

I'd be to afraid to go past 25% lol....I'd maybe try the others for fun, but not leave it there.

AUS10BMX · 10-01-2011, 11:32 PM

Final impressions of the day:

If you want to get the most out of your engine, run premium!

The initial tune I noticed a little power gains, but mostly what I have felt lately is using different fuel.

Transmission firmness if anything was worth all the money from this tune. I only set to 25% and it felt awesome. Their is constant pull in-between shifts and man does the car pull hard! It's so much quicker and more responsive.

I have no plans to mess with shift points and rev limits... Can't say I personally trust it.

Over all I'm happy. My only mods I have and are happy with is intake and axle back exhaust. For those with this set up, this is the tune for you in my opinion. It's a pretty neat device with lots of in hand options. If I had more mods I would go with Trifecta to get the best set up.

Like I stated I set it at 25%, and I can't imagine what those with higher have felt. My question is long term how safe is it? I hear that some firmness is better than zero, but long term how much stress if any is it putting on the tranny?

Thanks for everyone else's posts here, I'm sure we will be able to figure out and learn a lot.

Jonny · 10-02-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

Like I stated I set it at 25%, and I can't imagine what those with higher have felt. My question is long term how safe is it? I hear that some firmness is better than zero, but long term how much stress if any is it putting on the tranny?

I don't understand the physics or mechanics of it, but those who do say that increasing the firmness actually puts LESS stress on the transmission. Evidently, it causes the clutch piston to apply faster with more force, which reduces the slip that eventually wears out the discs.

scrming · 10-02-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonny

I don't understand the physics or mechanics of it, but those who do say that increasing the firmness actually puts LESS stress on the transmission. Evidently, it causes the clutch piston to apply faster with more force, which reduces the slip that eventually wears out the discs.

Actually i believe it's the bands that wear if the shifts aren't firm enough...

For silky smooth shifts the bands tighten slower... slipping... excessive slipping will wear the bands out quicker than a fast, firm shift...

at least that is my wild guess of the day... LOL

cowboy1948 · 10-02-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Actually i believe it's the bands that wear if the shifts aren't firm enough...

For silky smooth shifts the bands tighten slower... slipping... excessive slipping will wear the bands out quicker than a fast, firm shift...

at least that is my wild guess of the day... LOL

This i also what I preceve to be correct also. So i am leaving mine set on 75%.

bmorecam · 10-02-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboy1948

This i also what I preceve to be correct also. So i am leaving mine set on 75%.

75% seem to be a popular number

cowboy1948 · 10-02-2011, 05:17 PM

The firmness might feel diff for diff people. My butt dyno mite say one thing and some one else's mite says something else.
Everyone who has one installed will pick their own settings.
I am still thinking about the shift points. I have a idea about watch where it shifts for my style of driving. Then setting down and figure it out on paper. Dont want to mesh the eng or trans up. The shift points is where i think the most damage could be done if not thought all the way thru.

I hope makes since.

Victoryred69 · 10-03-2011, 07:02 PM

poop... my CAL is not supported... so i dont know what to do i contacted hypertech but unfortunately i think there closed so im kinda peeed , gotta wait to see whats going to happen now...

AUS10BMX · 10-03-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Victoryred69

poop... my CAL is not supported... so i dont know what to do i contacted hypertech but unfortunately i think there closed so im kinda peeed , gotta wait to see whats going to happen now...

Go plug it back into the computer, and it will realize it's not supported. It will ask for you email, and for me it took 2 days... I got a email saying to plug it back in, and check for a updated, and it was fixed.

cowboy1948 · 10-03-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Victoryred69

poop... my CAL is not supported... so i dont know what to do i contacted hypertech but unfortunately i think there closed so im kinda peeed , gotta wait to see whats going to happen now...

Did you copy the disk that came with it into your computer. If not, do that first. After it uploads to your computer, connect the tuner to you computer with the supplied cable. Open up the hypertech up date. and press the update button. If you do not have the program in it for your car. It will ask you to give them your email address, and they will send you a email when the program is ready to be down loaded from them, thru your computer and then into the programmer.

cowboy1948 · 10-03-2011, 07:10 PM

Only took them 1 day for me.

cowboy1948 · 10-03-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

Go plug it back into the computer, and it will realize it's not supported. It will ask for you email, and for me it took 2 days... I got a email saying to plug it back in, and check for a updated, and it was fixed.

Are you satisfied with the turn?

Victoryred69 · 10-03-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

Go plug it back into the computer, and it will realize it's not supported. It will ask for you email, and for me it took 2 days... I got a email saying to plug it back in, and check for a updated, and it was fixed.

Yea i plugged it in updated it did everything it asked for my email address and said they will contact me etc. now for the waiting! i sent a email as well and probably going to call them tomorrow to get it going faster:P

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Originally Posted by cowboy1948

Did you copy the disk that came with it into your computer. If not, do that first. After it uploads to your computer, connect the tuner to you computer with the supplied cable. Open up the hypertech up date. and press the update button. If you do not have the program in it for your car. It will ask you to give them your email address, and they will send you a email when the program is ready to be down loaded from them, through your computer and then into the programmer.

I just didn't even bother with the disk i did it online and downloaded the updater and went from there Lol so now its the wait... and i don't have patients!!

10-01-2011, 02:19 PM	#184
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I'd be to afraid to go past 25% lol....I'd maybe try the others for fun, but not leave it there. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

10-02-2011, 05:17 PM	#190
cowboy1948 Drives: 10 LT2/RS-08 SILVERADO-05 COBALT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 929	The firmness might feel diff for diff people. My butt dyno mite say one thing and some one else's mite says something else. Everyone who has one installed will pick their own settings. I am still thinking about the shift points. I have a idea about watch where it shifts for my style of driving. Then setting down and figure it out on paper. Dont want to mesh the eng or trans up. The shift points is where i think the most damage could be done if not thought all the way thru. I hope makes since. __________________ Retired

10-03-2011, 07:02 PM	#191
Victoryred69 Drives: RS Victory Red/BS V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 384	poop... my CAL is not supported... so i dont know what to do i contacted hypertech but unfortunately i think there closed so im kinda peeed , gotta wait to see whats going to happen now... __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS M6 VR/BS Flowmaster AMT Axle Back Vararam Ram Air Intake P13 Plazma Bulbs DT Shorty Headers Heritage Grill Blacked-Out Taillights and Side Markers

10-03-2011, 07:10 PM	#194
cowboy1948 Drives: 10 LT2/RS-08 SILVERADO-05 COBALT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OHIO Posts: 929	Only took them 1 day for me. __________________ Retired

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10-01-2011, 11:32 PM	#185
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Final impressions of the day: If you want to get the most out of your engine, run premium! The initial tune I noticed a little power gains, but mostly what I have felt lately is using different fuel. Transmission firmness if anything was worth all the money from this tune. I only set to 25% and it felt awesome. Their is constant pull in-between shifts and man does the car pull hard! It's so much quicker and more responsive. I have no plans to mess with shift points and rev limits... Can't say I personally trust it. Over all I'm happy. My only mods I have and are happy with is intake and axle back exhaust. For those with this set up, this is the tune for you in my opinion. It's a pretty neat device with lots of in hand options. If I had more mods I would go with Trifecta to get the best set up. Like I stated I set it at 25%, and I can't imagine what those with higher have felt. My question is long term how safe is it? I hear that some firmness is better than zero, but long term how much stress if any is it putting on the tranny? Thanks for everyone else's posts here, I'm sure we will be able to figure out and learn a lot.