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Stratified Flash Tune Review
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Hey folks,
I thought I'd post a few thoughts here again.....a member recently asked me a few questions about my Strat tune....even though I'm on a custom tune I still have the Strat tune on my Accessport, and it was fresh on my mind so I thought why not and loaded the old Strat tune on my car for the day.
So here are a few thoughts going from a full custom tune back to this one for a day at least - this is a great tune still. Despite it having a bit less torque and hp than the custom tune (as to be expected), this tune is outstanding. It's super smooth. My reason for posting was I casually driving around not thinking about anything and noticed my Cobb AP estimated tq was 291. Obviously that number isn't completely accurate, but now that's crazy good for a stock turbo with all the bolt-ons but without E30 or meth. My Strat tune was $120 and included the base tune ($50), the one-time datalog review and upgrade ($50), and Strat traction control ($10) and Strat pops and crackles ($10). Temps were in the 40s this morning when I took the picture below.
Anyhow if you're contemplating this I'm gonna say this is the best $110 (less the pops and crackles) you can spend on your car, period. The tune is super smooth, has great response, and really feels more like a V6 than a blown 4-cyl.
I thought I'd post a few thoughts here again.....a member recently asked me a few questions about my Strat tune....even though I'm on a custom tune I still have the Strat tune on my Accessport, and it was fresh on my mind so I thought why not and loaded the old Strat tune on my car for the day.
So here are a few thoughts going from a full custom tune back to this one for a day at least - this is a great tune still. Despite it having a bit less torque and hp than the custom tune (as to be expected), this tune is outstanding. It's super smooth. My reason for posting was I casually driving around not thinking about anything and noticed my Cobb AP estimated tq was 291. Obviously that number isn't completely accurate, but now that's crazy good for a stock turbo with all the bolt-ons but without E30 or meth. My Strat tune was $120 and included the base tune ($50), the one-time datalog review and upgrade ($50), and Strat traction control ($10) and Strat pops and crackles ($10). Temps were in the 40s this morning when I took the picture below.
Anyhow if you're contemplating this I'm gonna say this is the best $110 (less the pops and crackles) you can spend on your car, period. The tune is super smooth, has great response, and really feels more like a V6 than a blown 4-cyl.
Hey man thanks. Yeah the novelty wears off, it's nice to have several awesome tunes on the car for variety, keeps it fresh!
I have no idea, I've never dyno'd the car. They are comparable but the custom as expected is a bit more aggressive but it went through 5 revisions whereas the Strat tune went through 1, which is what I paid for. More than anything the difference is in power delivery which has to do with the tuner's style/preference and my input. The Strat tune is super smooth and feels like a V6 to me, in contrast the custom tune feels like a turbo'd 4 with a serious "suddenly on" power surge. Stratified could do the same thing if you requested it and paid for a custom tune, they are experts and I trust them completely. Again I like options and wanted the crackle and pop option so I added the Strat tune to my list of weaponry.
Yes sir, I don't see one or the other as better or worse, just different flavors of ice cream. You guys truly rock!
Someone give this man some more business!!!
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I have no idea, I've never dyno'd the car. They are comparable but the custom as expected is a bit more aggressive but it went through 5 revisions whereas the Strat tune went through 1, which is what I paid for. More than anything the difference is in power delivery which has to do with the tuner's style/preference and my input. The Strat tune is super smooth and feels like a V6 to me, in contrast the custom tune feels like a turbo'd 4 with a serious "suddenly on" power surge. Stratified could do the same thing if you requested it and paid for a custom tune, they are experts and I trust them completely. Again I like options and wanted the crackle and pop option so I added the Strat tune to my list of weaponry.
Yes sir, I don't see one or the other as better or worse, just different flavors of ice cream. You guys truly rock!
Someone give this man some more business!!!
I have no idea, I've never dyno'd the car. They are comparable but the custom as expected is a bit more aggressive but it went through 5 revisions whereas the Strat tune went through 1, which is what I paid for. More than anything the difference is in power delivery which has to do with the tuner's style/preference and my input. The Strat tune is super smooth and feels like a V6 to me, in contrast the custom tune feels like a turbo'd 4 with a serious "suddenly on" power surge. Stratified could do the same thing if you requested it and paid for a custom tune, they are experts and I trust them completely. Again I like options and wanted the crackle and pop option so I added the Strat tune to my list
Just because it blows the tires off at low end doesn't mean more horsepower. A torque spike that lasts milliseconds also does nothing. Smooth linear power is deceptive. All these tuners are squeezing water out of a rock on stock turbo. A dyno is the only conclusive proof.
Just because it blows the tires off at low end doesn't mean more horsepower. A torque spike that lasts milliseconds also does nothing. Smooth linear power is deceptive. All these tuners are squeezing water out of a rock on stock turbo. A dyno is the only conclusive proof.
Hey folks,
I thought I'd post a few thoughts here again.....a member recently asked me a few questions about my Strat tune....even though I'm on a custom tune I still have the Strat tune on my Accessport, and it was fresh on my mind so I thought why not and loaded the old Strat tune on my car for the day.
So here are a few thoughts going from a full custom tune back to this one for a day at least - this is a great tune still. Despite it having a bit less torque and hp than the custom tune (as to be expected), this tune is outstanding. It's super smooth. My reason for posting was I casually driving around not thinking about anything and noticed my Cobb AP estimated tq was 291. Obviously that number isn't completely accurate, but now that's crazy good for a stock turbo with all the bolt-ons but without E30 or meth. My Strat tune was $120 and included the base tune ($50), the one-time datalog review and upgrade ($50), and Strat traction control ($10) and Strat pops and crackles ($10). Temps were in the 40s this morning when I took the picture below.
Anyhow if you're contemplating this I'm gonna say this is the best $110 (less the pops and crackles) you can spend on your car, period. The tune is super smooth, has great response, and really feels more like a V6 than a blown 4-cyl.
I thought I'd post a few thoughts here again.....a member recently asked me a few questions about my Strat tune....even though I'm on a custom tune I still have the Strat tune on my Accessport, and it was fresh on my mind so I thought why not and loaded the old Strat tune on my car for the day.
So here are a few thoughts going from a full custom tune back to this one for a day at least - this is a great tune still. Despite it having a bit less torque and hp than the custom tune (as to be expected), this tune is outstanding. It's super smooth. My reason for posting was I casually driving around not thinking about anything and noticed my Cobb AP estimated tq was 291. Obviously that number isn't completely accurate, but now that's crazy good for a stock turbo with all the bolt-ons but without E30 or meth. My Strat tune was $120 and included the base tune ($50), the one-time datalog review and upgrade ($50), and Strat traction control ($10) and Strat pops and crackles ($10). Temps were in the 40s this morning when I took the picture below.
Anyhow if you're contemplating this I'm gonna say this is the best $110 (less the pops and crackles) you can spend on your car, period. The tune is super smooth, has great response, and really feels more like a V6 than a blown 4-cyl.
Okay guys I got my Strat flash tune last night and flashed the tune to the car this morning for my commute... OMG, I feel like its a new car. Engine wise my car is stock. I got my Accessport a few days before I got the tune so I got to try out all 3 stages of the 93 ots tunes. I was really surprised just how much a difference that was. The Strat tune def feels more powerful than the Cobb ots stage 3. On the interstate in 6th gear- all I had to do was just ease into the throttle and pass with EASE... as if I was in 5th when stock. So yeah, I know the FiST lacks top end but boy did this tune make a diff everywhere- even top end. I have been so eager for so long after reading all of the reviews and I must say that I am even more impressed than I thought I'd be. This car feels like a weapon now...smooth power on tap just ready to go from a dig or roll. I know reviews are subjective and its still "new" to me since I have been stock for 2yrs lol, but to me it is truly a night and day difference. I have a new stoke for my car now. Thank you Alex and Stratified- I could not be happier. Btw- crackle and pop is not everyone's cup of tea- but I'm lovin' this!
Right on! E30 is the way to go. Chime back with your thoughts
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