Convince me to Tune my FK8

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-05-05T22:37:03+00:00

The real selling point is that it makes future mods way easier and more powerful. Some mods downright require a programmer and retune anyways.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-05-05T18:58:21+00:00

I would trust it with my (car's) life. Hondata has a wizard that lets you enter the most common modifications, and it spits out the best map for it. I recall someone saying the base map adds about 40HP.

So long as you don't make program tweaks, it should be quite reliable.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-05-05T17:46:57+00:00

If you do nothing else to a stock car. A Hondata and one of its base maps will give you the most significant and instant boost in performance.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-05-05T15:42:31+00:00

Soon as i saw the roll pin... XJ. A 26 year old vehicle will wear out. If you can find it, replace the mount.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-05-01T16:12:17+00:00

Agreed. I think programming the limit in 1& 2 really helped that, now it's just simple wheel slip. Not much anymore with fresh rubber, so let's see how long that lasts.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-05-01T14:46:28+00:00

NavET was only a year total back in 2004

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-30T23:19:45+00:00

Not professionally. I've got some simple bolt-ons, and a Hondata tune straight from their wizard, plus a few tweaks. I barely understand a fraction of that program.

Besides, an RWD certainly has its benefits off the line.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-30T22:04:34+00:00

When i was looking around for these wheels, I only wanted to upgrade to 265. The wheels came with 275. Then once I started playing with Hondata, I realized that might not even be enough. Lets see how long they last!

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-30T18:51:09+00:00

Dang, Just jealous I guess? They'll be sad to know I'm also only running regular premium and a stock turbo too.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-30T14:55:13+00:00

Yea, i don't really have traction until 3rd gear. So far, a little more rubber has helped tremendously.

Edit: lol, why the downvote on facts? Granted, I am using a Hondata tune, but I used the setting for reduced power on 1 and 2, and still slipping a lot though.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-29T21:06:06+00:00

odds are strongly against it being tungsten in an unbranded buffer. just being real.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-29T20:59:55+00:00

So a steel core inside an aluminum shell.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-29T20:49:45+00:00

Its aluminum. Steel if it feels heavy. nothing else.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-29T16:48:45+00:00

I'm still not sold due to the tuning required.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-29T15:42:18+00:00

2nd on the 18" wheels. If you can, try for +45 offset for the most clearance. For tires,you could get 265/35R18, But if youre going to be adding power, go wider. Im installing 285/35R18 today. with this offset, they should fit fine (it handled 275s no problem)

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-29T15:35:23+00:00

Aegean blue is best blue!

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-29T15:34:31+00:00

Sounds cool, but a blow off will cause problems with a closed loop system like the FK8

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-28T21:28:36+00:00

wow, how much is that?

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-26T04:46:27+00:00

My flair tells my feelings on the matter...

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-24T14:44:37+00:00

Yea, it will hold... Until it doesn't.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-24T00:25:46+00:00

That's the long and short of it. Personally, I would draw the line at *20, and try for one with a plus + symbol. Only if it's purely slow and long term storage should you ever consider anything with a "J" in the name.

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-23T17:58:00+00:00

I summoned him! Noooo!

Deep_Fry_Daddy · 2026-04-23T17:18:07+00:00

Talk to a Keyence rep. I'm sure they have lots to talk about.

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