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Old Mar 29, 2023, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Bee-Raddd
is the engine pretty open to be played with? or is it like most modern cars when it detects youve farted it goes into limp mode.
There are about 5000 tables defined. Ton of control. Modern ECUs are awesome. Really no need for a standalone.

Bootmod also has a bunch of custom code for map switching, flex fuel, antilag, etc.


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Old Mar 29, 2023, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RazorLab
There are about 5000 tables defined. Ton of control. Modern ECUs are awesome. Really no need for a standalone.

Bootmod also has a bunch of custom code for map switching, flex fuel, antilag, etc.
Yea i have Bootmod for my 335i but i just have the spec stage 1 tune plugged in.

Thats good to know i remember for a while there people were having major issues with electronic systems interferring with race cars with people trying to mod them and they go into limp mode at a sniff of anything not normal. This all makes the supra even more appealing as a base for a circuit car now. with the factory engine.
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I've been thinking the same thing. I thought Jackie's Supra build was a sure win against the Evo, but Shawn pulled ahead in (almost?) every race.

Shawn's Evo has a 2.2L build with G25-660 if I'm remembering his IG posts correctly. Not exactly a basic build, but it's also not exactly exotic for an Evo.



Between the two, the Supra is definitely the better platform out of the box. Great handling and power with a warranty. The $51K price of entry is steep relative to the Evo, though. It will be interesting to see how these hold their value.
I was surprised at my last track event at Sebring raceway FL, I saw almost as many of these Supra's as Corvettes; so it appears to be a desirable track car. My last track car was a 2001 Corvette and I swore I'd never go back to the track w/o AWD so I'm more than happy with the EVO but I'm also a Toyota guy and these cars seem to do quite well on the track. Nice cars. But do you miss the AWD?
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Originally Posted by monomial
. But do you miss the AWD?
Most of us do not.
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On track I do not miss AWD. Well, at least last year on stock power. I'll get back to you this year with 150whp+ more.
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I miss awd on the auto-x courses. Big track I dont mind as much.

@kaj Going to Vegas Speedway on April 16 if you are looking for another track day!
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Originally Posted by Lumpy Sticks
I miss awd on the auto-x courses. Big track I dont mind as much.

@kaj Going to Vegas Speedway on April 16 if you are looking for another track day!
I'll be there doing that round of the Bimmer Challenge. 👍🏼🤘🏻
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Originally Posted by kaj
I'll be there doing that round of the Bimmer Challenge. 👍🏼🤘🏻
Nice! I will be in Vegas all weekend if you want to meet up for some drinks! If not, I will keep an eye out for your banana mobile at the track.
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Originally Posted by Lumpy Sticks
Nice! I will be in Vegas all weekend if you want to meet up for some drinks! If not, I will keep an eye out for your banana mobile at the track.
I made a friend come out with me. We'll be there April 14-17. We scheduled extra days because I always make her come out. I can let ya know where we end up. We typically like to frequent local dive bars.
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I made a friend come out with me. We'll be there April 14-17. We scheduled extra days because I always make her come out. I can let ya know where we end up. We typically like to frequent local dive bars.
Sounds good. I will be there the 14-17th as well. We are staying at the Strat but will be down at the MGM Saturday evening for Battle Bots! Haha. PM incoming...
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Originally Posted by monomial
I was surprised at my last track event at Sebring raceway FL, I saw almost as many of these Supra's as Corvettes; so it appears to be a desirable track car. My last track car was a 2001 Corvette and I swore I'd never go back to the track w/o AWD so I'm more than happy with the EVO but I'm also a Toyota guy and these cars seem to do quite well on the track. Nice cars. But do you miss the AWD?
At the CFLSCCA autox last weekend, the Supra was the fastest car around the course. Edit: Even fastest PAX time..

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Is it me or is the Supra faster than it *should* be? I mean...I read the specs, etc... But when you look at what they are doing, it's surprising. Especially the ones with nothing but tires and brake pads.
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Originally Posted by kaj
Is it me or is the Supra faster than it *should* be? I mean...I read the specs, etc... But when you look at what they are doing, it's surprising. Especially the ones with nothing but tires and brake pads.
Yes, this is what I have been trying to say.
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Originally Posted by kaj
i'll be there doing that round of the bimmer challenge. 👍🏼🤘🏻
Originally Posted by lumpy sticks
i miss awd on the auto-x courses. Big track i dont mind as much.

@kaj going to vegas speedway on april 16 if you are looking for another track day!
Originally Posted by lumpy sticks
nice! I will be in vegas all weekend if you want to meet up for some drinks! If not, i will keep an eye out for your banana mobile at the track.
Originally Posted by kaj
i made a friend come out with me. We'll be there april 14-17. We scheduled extra days because i always make her come out. I can let ya know where we end up. We typically like to frequent local dive bars.
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sounds good. I will be there the 14-17th as well. We are staying at the strat but will be down at the mgm saturday evening for battle bots! Haha. Pm incoming...
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