200T - D3 Performance Tune
01-02-23 | 02:50 AM
#31
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1/1/2023 - Happy New Year! Small update: I had to pick the car up for some errands, so D3 was kind enough to let me have the car back for a bit. It'll go back to them on 1/9 for an undiscussed period of time. The car is on an unreleased tune making about 250whp (if I remember correctly) and did 190whp with FBO NO TUNE My phone was dead so I wasn't able to take a picture of the charts. They hit over 270whp, but that tune hit a few walls regarding how locked down and difficult the Lexus/Toyota ECU is. D3 is committed to cracking the case. I'm stoked to see where we go from here.
Taking the car for a spin: **EDITED** The car pulls significantly harder. Editing my previous statement because the numbers were way off, and are not a reflection of a finished product. Roads that I used to think were long are now a bit shorter.
Taking the car for a spin: **EDITED** The car pulls significantly harder. Editing my previous statement because the numbers were way off, and are not a reflection of a finished product. Roads that I used to think were long are now a bit shorter.
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01-02-23 | 02:40 PM
#32
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Taking the car for a spin: I don't have a dragy, so the most scientific way I can measure 0-60mph is by using Adobe Premiere and clipping the frame before the "0 mph" switches to "1 mph" and repeating that at 60mph. These tests were done on a road with a slight uphill grade -- still pretty flat though.
Here's a screenshot of me thrashing on the car to figure out how to reach 60mph the fastest. The transmission being a slouch + my bad launches = I'll have to repeat this test later. With the right launch, I'm sure it'll get 5.9/5.8. No point in that though -- it's a WIP and the image below shows great improvement from the stock 7.3 sec 0-60 this car used to have.
Here's a screenshot of me thrashing on the car to figure out how to reach 60mph the fastest. The transmission being a slouch + my bad launches = I'll have to repeat this test later. With the right launch, I'm sure it'll get 5.9/5.8. No point in that though -- it's a WIP and the image below shows great improvement from the stock 7.3 sec 0-60 this car used to have.
I would get a dragy to really see what its doing, I believe its on sale right now as well.
01-04-23 | 07:32 AM
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The speedo on Lexus can read up to 5 mph off, and its always faster, so videos of the speedo are very unscientific. Might be closer to 6.4-6.5, which is strange since 200s have hit faster times with much less tuning years ago.
I would get a dragy to really see what its doing, I believe its on sale right now as well.
I would get a dragy to really see what its doing, I believe its on sale right now as well.
IMO - I think I might just remove the screenshot since it doesn't serve any purpose. Nobody is going to get the unreleased tune, so those numbers are irrelevant to everyone else. Once the car goes back to D3 on Monday...I think we're on the last stretch to 300+whp :wink:
01-04-23 | 07:35 AM
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I don't have those numbers for you, but next monday when I drop the car off, I'll ask to see if I can take a few pictures of charts. Unfortunately from the large amount of dyno runs made, I only remember the charts from their highest whp, the cars current tune, and what FBO no tune made. Stay tuned!
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01-04-23 | 08:27 AM
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I don't have those numbers for you, but next monday when I drop the car off, I'll ask to see if I can take a few pictures of charts. Unfortunately from the large amount of dyno runs made, I only remember the charts from their highest whp, the cars current tune, and what FBO no tune made. Stay tuned!
01-06-23 | 11:08 AM
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Yeah Man ppl that I also know too are giving up on the 8arfts including companies. I would say all we need is that special torque Lock tool to get past that eco blockage to receive our full potential out of this engine.I just know this engine can do more , it literally has forged internals. Im FBO+ D3 tune. Depending on whether or not the small size differences between the much boost turbo and the d3 turbo make a difference ill decide on which one ima buy.
01-06-23 | 11:10 AM
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[QUOTE=Lexus3GIST;11389679]Yeah Man ppl that I also know too are giving up on the 8arfts including companies. I would say all we need is that special torque Lock tool to get past that eco blockage to receive our full potential out of this engine.I just know this engine can do more , it literally has forged internals. Im FBO+ D3 tune. Depending on whether or not the small size differences between the much boost turbo and the d3 turbo make a difference ill decide on which one ima buy.
01-07-23 | 04:29 PM
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Great hearing the update. Any input on how the d3 tuner would differ from a pedal throttle controller? Would they work well together or are they redundant? Sorry, I know this is probably a really silly question.
Throttle controller here for reference:
https://injen.com/p-35871-throttle-controller.html
Thank you!
Throttle controller here for reference:
https://injen.com/p-35871-throttle-controller.html
Thank you!
01-07-23 | 07:01 PM
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Great hearing the update. Any input on how the d3 tuner would differ from a pedal throttle controller? Would they work well together or are they redundant? Sorry, I know this is probably a really silly question.
Throttle controller here for reference:
https://injen.com/p-35871-throttle-controller.html
Thank you!
Throttle controller here for reference:
https://injen.com/p-35871-throttle-controller.html
Thank you!
01-17-23 | 12:10 AM
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any chance you still have this? just bought an IS 200t today and definitely want to do something about the throttle delay (and some extra power wont hurt).
sorry to post in here. if there's a way to direct message you, i havent figured it out yet.
sorry to post in here. if there's a way to direct message you, i havent figured it out yet.
01-17-23 | 06:45 AM
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Are you asking about the JB4? If so, just reach out to me through instagram. @htxricer
01-23-23 | 11:01 AM
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Car was dropped off at D3 last monday FYI. I was only available to drop off while D3 was out on lunch / not at office....so unfortunately that means no pics of charts for ya'lls eye candy.
Stay tuned as always. I have a feeling things are about to get very exciting for all of us.
Stay tuned as always. I have a feeling things are about to get very exciting for all of us.
01-23-23 | 11:13 AM
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