Ive never moded before... came across this and was wondering if it's legit. Any thoughts?

https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Pe.../dp/B011FA4FAE

 

Sounds too good to be true.

 

These $60 products are pure BS. Very hard to find a good tuner for under $400 for N/A & under $500 for a turbo.

You might find this vid interesting.


For what it worth my COBRA uses a X4 & my BMW's A JB4. My personal dyno runs show soild power increases. The 335is went from 320WHP to 370WHP on just the JB4 & up to 410 with additional equipment.

Both these units use custome software, extra cost with the X4 included with the JB4 to generate the power increases.

COBRA is up 80WHP with the X4 & some additional top end equipment. Its a lot easier to generate additional power on a turbo engine over an N/A.

AFAIK there is nothing on the market that will make any measurable power increase in the Acura.

Typically the cheapo units if they do anything is speed up throttle tip in to create the illusion of more power. (look I only press the gas a little now & look how quick my car is - REALLY?)

 

LOL at the review of 20-25% increased HP. This is basically a sprint booster which adjusts throttle input.

i.e. if 60% pedal input gave you 60% actual throttle, after this mod, 60% pedal input would now give you 75% throttle (I'm making these numbers up).

100% pedal input can only max out at 100% throttle, so stock vs modded, the cars will accelerate, and reach identical speeds at the same exact time, so there is no real power added; it just changes driving feel.

 

 

Those performance chips are garbage. Wait for the Ktuner to be released for the TLX! That will provide real world gains.

 

@ exceleratetom

Would like to see this. Do you have any information relating to this?

 

Unfortunately nothing solid. Just rumors and speculation.

 

Ktuner DID come through for the 4th gen TL and most recently put something out for the 3rd gen TL...

If I was a bettin man, I would bet that Ktuner is looking into the TLX

 

I emailed ktuner a week ago and got a response. They are ready for testing on the tlx but are looking for testers. He also mentioned that there were some volunteers that backed out, and offered if id like to be the 1st tester for a discount on the product. Still havent responded to the offer.

Just for reference, i contacted hondata too and they have no plans as of now on the tlx

 

i was one of the guys that backed out. i was sick of the throttle on this and would of did anything to make it better. they offered me the unit at a discount price and i would need to send them maps to allow them to due some base tuning. then once the base tune was done you can go to a shop and get it tuned. I ended up getting the sprint booster and it fixed the car like night and day

 

Im surprised you backed out since that would have given you actual gains on top of the throttle response. I dont know anything about engine/ecu modding so im hessitant to volunteer. Plus i have my hands full right now

 

you're correct. instead of having the sprint booster apply more throttle, a flash tune will up the HP via advancing the timing and fine tuning engine parameters

 

its a lease i didnt want to invest more into it than i did. it drives the way i want it to now and everyone who drove it is more than satisfied with power and throttle response. I've been there and done that with my supercharged TL now i just want smoooooth power delivery, nothing to give me head swings lol. with that said Ktuner will be great for this car and i think with a good tune it will be even better.

 

We're ready to develop as soon as someone is ready to move on it!

 

I would love to move on it, Have a 2017 TLX elite SHAWD

 

I have volunteered and they are currently creating the software the datalog I have sent. Wish me luck lol

 

After getting used to drive on Econ or Normal mode, I usually switch to Sport mode to get better pedal feel.

 

Is there any other way to void your warranty

 

you'll need to be more informed and educated.

most everything, even bolton's are reversible. therefore cannot void a warranty, unless the added on part causes a direct failure to the warrantied part.
so, no. nothing will void the warranty.
and if you're worried about the warranty, dont mod the car!