The Softronic Tune Discussion and First Impressions
06-11-2022 | 10:08 PM
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Just put the Softronic tune on my GTS last night and have done some ordinary and spirited driving (maybe 60 miles). I have Kline exhaust, link pipes, and headers on which I feel gives a pretty significant boost from stock already. I have a valve controller so I didn't opt for that option. I did need help with removing CEL associated with headers, an 8200 rpm redline, and defeating 3 cylinder activation and auto-start stop which the tune does perfectly. Extremely easy to order and install. The turn around time from when I emailed the stock file and received the tuned file was like 12 hours overnight. I feel a palpable addition of power but not dramatic which I was not expecting anyway with my current mods. I haven't dyno the car but 346/440 seems about right and I was probably within 5-7% of that before the tune. The car seems to rev easier and smoother and I don't feel I need to press down on the gas pedal as much when routinely accelerating probably due to the increased torque. Forceful acceleration is even more immediate and feels a bit more powerful as well. If you have a stock GTS the difference will probably be pretty significant. All in all I am very happy with Softronic, the tune, and the price of the product for what it offers.
06-11-2022 | 10:43 PM
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Just put the Softronic tune on my GTS last night and have done some ordinary and spirited driving (maybe 60 miles). I have Kline exhaust, link pipes, and headers on which I feel gives a pretty significant boost from stock already. I have a valve controller so I didn't opt for that option. I did need help with removing CEL associated with headers, an 8200 rpm redline, and defeating 3 cylinder activation and auto-start stop which the tune does perfectly. Extremely easy to order and install. The turn around time from when I emailed the stock file and received the tuned file was like 12 hours overnight. I feel a palpable addition of power but not dramatic which I was not expecting anyway with my current mods. I haven't dyno the car but 346/440 seems about right and I was probably within 5-7% of that before the tune. The car seems to rev easier and smoother and I don't feel I need to press down on the gas pedal as much when routinely accelerating probably due to the increased torque. Forceful acceleration is even more immediate and feels a bit more powerful as well. If you have a stock GTS the difference will probably be pretty significant. All in all I am very happy with Softronic, the tune, and the price of the product for what it offers.
Thanks for the input and dont forget when we get rid of those HP and mostly TQ dips the car will feel more linear , in stock those dips feel like gains when getting out of them. When you have a loss in TQ in which is one of the biggest issues it seems like more power than if they were not there and gained linear. Basically if you gain the power on a linear basis it seems less than coming out of the Porsche deprived TQ curve since the dips or losses are not there yet the gains are much better..
Best,
Scott
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06-12-2022 | 07:11 PM
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Hello ,
Thanks for the input and dont forget when we get rid of those HP and mostly TQ dips the car will feel more linear , in stock those dips feel like gains when getting out of them. When you have a loss in TQ in which is one of the biggest issues it seems like more power than if they were not there and gained linear. Basically if you gain the power on a linear basis it seems less than coming out of the Porsche deprived TQ curve since the dips or losses are not there yet the gains are much better..
Best,
Scott
Thanks for the input and dont forget when we get rid of those HP and mostly TQ dips the car will feel more linear , in stock those dips feel like gains when getting out of them. When you have a loss in TQ in which is one of the biggest issues it seems like more power than if they were not there and gained linear. Basically if you gain the power on a linear basis it seems less than coming out of the Porsche deprived TQ curve since the dips or losses are not there yet the gains are much better..
Best,
Scott
07-31-2022 | 01:58 PM
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SOUL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS > Porsche 718 GT4 / Spyder / GTS Cayman Softronic ECU Tune
Help !!!
I'm hoping that we can have a useful discussion on the below and this NOT turn into a Bitch-Session.
I'm looking for {End-Users} that will share what their experiences have been with the SOUL SOFTRONIC ECU Tune.
Especially for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 or Spyder.
If there are No-Replies from End-User/Users in the USA ???
Then hopefully there are Rennlist members that will chime-in from other Countries as Rennlist is an INTERNATIONAL Website.
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Below is what I have found over on the SOUL Performance Products Website.
https://www.softronicsoftware.com/?g...gaAmviEALw_wcB
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I was able to find some videos on Custom-Tunes on YouTube see below:
Softronic ECU Tune Install & 1st Impression
Terry
I'm hoping that we can have a useful discussion on the below and this NOT turn into a Bitch-Session.
I'm looking for {End-Users} that will share what their experiences have been with the SOUL SOFTRONIC ECU Tune.
Especially for the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 or Spyder.
If there are No-Replies from End-User/Users in the USA ???
Then hopefully there are Rennlist members that will chime-in from other Countries as Rennlist is an INTERNATIONAL Website.
.
Below is what I have found over on the SOUL Performance Products Website.
Porsche 718 GT4 / Spyder / GTS Cayman Softronic ECU Tune
https://soulpp.com/product/porsche-7...onic-ecu-tune/https://www.softronicsoftware.com/?g...gaAmviEALw_wcB
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I was able to find some videos on Custom-Tunes on YouTube see below:
Porsche GT4 First Drive With Tune
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4: Stock VS Tuned!!
Tuning a 2015 Porsche Cayman S | 981 3.4L | Pops & Bangs Tune | Softronic Performance SW
Porsche GT4 Cobb Tune Install
Softronic ECU Tune Install & 1st Impression
Porsche 911 Carrera S 991.2 C2S Mod Inc BHP 520 TQ 532
Terry
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07-31-2022 | 03:32 PM
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It is not a Soul product, it is a Softronc product Softronic has been tuning Porsches for a long time. Pick up the phone and give them a call. They will customize it to what you want.
I had their tune in my 981 Spyder and plan on getting it in my 718 when the time comes.
I had their tune in my 981 Spyder and plan on getting it in my 718 when the time comes.
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07-31-2022 | 04:15 PM
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I installed the Softronic tune on my GTS several months ago and highly recommend the product. I noticed a small but palpable power bump even with exhaust, OAP, and headers. If your car is stock you will probably be even happier with the gains. It also smooths out the torque curve and power delivery throughout the rev range. As an added bonus no more auto-start/stop or cylinder deactivation. The tune also got rid of my CEL from the headers which is the primary reason I initially got it but now that I have experienced it, I wouldn't want to go back even if there were no CEL. Definitely worth the asking price.
07-31-2022 | 05:36 PM
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I have had the Softronic tune on my Spyder for a while now and Scott, the guru who runs it, has a lot of experience tuning P-cars - look at the list of models he supports online, or in his ad in Panorama magazine. He spent a lot of time with me getting it installed since I am far from being techy, and I like it so much I am not taking it out when I go to the dealer this Tuesday for my first/free oil change...once you drive the car with it you will not want to go back to OEM. As many here know I have Soul Street Headers (with high-flow cats) as well as the Soul Resonated Race exhaust and my car is perfect now and I have no desire to do anything else. And if one is on the fence about which tune to get give Scott a ring and I am sure you will be confident in your purchase, with zero pressure.
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07-31-2022 | 05:49 PM
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I forgot to mention that there are several threads on the tune, such as this one: https://rennlist.com/forums/718-gts-...ts-easier.html
And I disagree that the tune is not perceptible - I noticed it right away and countless other forum members here, as well as on other forums, feel the same.
Finally, for your viewing pleasure:
And I disagree that the tune is not perceptible - I noticed it right away and countless other forum members here, as well as on other forums, feel the same.
Finally, for your viewing pleasure:
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07-31-2022 | 06:05 PM
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The power that the tune adds is similar to a slight positive change in atmospheric conditions which vary day to day anyway. There are interesting and useful things that can be done with tuning however outside of power gains.
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07-31-2022 | 07:04 PM
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Perception outside of a blind test is pretty useless, the human brain isn't accurate and objective enough.
The power that the tune adds is similar to a slight positive change in atmospheric conditions which vary day to day anyway. There are interesting and useful things that can be done with tuning however outside of power gains.
The power that the tune adds is similar to a slight positive change in atmospheric conditions which vary day to day anyway. There are interesting and useful things that can be done with tuning however outside of power gains.
07-31-2022 | 08:00 PM
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Perception outside of a blind test is pretty useless, the human brain isn't accurate and objective enough.
The power that the tune adds is similar to a slight positive change in atmospheric conditions which vary day to day anyway. There are interesting and useful things that can be done with tuning however outside of power gains.
The power that the tune adds is similar to a slight positive change in atmospheric conditions which vary day to day anyway. There are interesting and useful things that can be done with tuning however outside of power gains.
08-01-2022 | 01:05 AM
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Amazing we do not have a dyno before/after on this considering the cost and only incremental gains, so as we are to expect. It seems to me the biggest benefits are coding in/out some car functionality but surely this can be done alone for much less. Notwithstanding this car being highly powerful for the street in stock form. What am I missing?
08-01-2022 | 09:45 AM
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Amazing we do not have a dyno before/after on this considering the cost and only incremental gains, so as we are to expect. It seems to me the biggest benefits are coding in/out some car functionality but surely this can be done alone for much less. Notwithstanding this car being highly powerful for the street in stock form. What am I missing?