Overland Tailor Tuning OTT for my 200

[KingTito]

I decided to have my 200 tuned by Tuned Yota in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area and I couldn't be more pleased.

I felt like throttle response and shifting sluggishness would be worth improving if possible. All that being said, I find the driving characteristics and, of course, the capability of 200 to be perfect for my needs.

But if there's improvement to be had, great.

And indeed it was worth the price. I like the throttle response much better. I know why some tip in sluggishness isn't bad but I feel like I still have plenty of control if not more so with a responsive throttle pedal.

The shifting is vastly improved and there feels like there is quite a bit more torque across the RPM range especially lower end where there is less shifting.

Could there be some placebo effect? Perhaps. But I'm happy.

 

[GreatBenzini]

Are you still tuned for regular octane fuel or did you upgrade to something spicer?

 

[dudemancool1904]

Most customers are very happy with the OTT tune. They can also run the updated TSB trans firmware if you need it (8speed). They’re in the process of getting CARB approved; once they do I’m getting it done.

 

[TeCKis300]

Glad to hear it was a positive upgrade.

In regards to placebo, many tunes overdo it with what essentially is throttle map tuning. Meaning for example 20% of real throttle input is now 25% to the computer. 30% is now 40%, and 80% often is often already full throttle, or something like that.

Hopefully they're also making real timing and A/F changes that actually make HP (often requiring higher octane fuel).

My personal opinion, and as a previous tuner, I personally dislike eggregious throttle mapping changes. It's often fake response and HP to the customer. I can easily tune my foot for the desired output. There's also a factory ECT/PWR button that can accomplish degree of it. Not saying it can't be useful, but these types of changes often take away some measure of fine control.

 

[Sajan]

My personal opinion, and as a previous tuner, I personally dislike eggregious throttle mapping changes. It's often fake response and HP to the customer. I can easily tune my foot for the desired output.

Sure but I think there's some benefit to having a more linear response from the throttle. I am not a fan of having to press down the pedal a lot to get the car going a little bit.
I drive a 87 911 where 20% throttle is 20% throttle...
But I switch over to these modern cars and ..20% is 5% for the sake of "driving comfort" and "fuel economy".
Even on my wife's Macan it had so much dead pedal I had to install a throttle commander.

 

[TeCKis300]

Sure but I think there's some benefit to having a more linear response from the throttle. I am not a fan of having to press down the pedal a lot to get the car going a little bit.
I drive a 87 911 where 20% throttle is 20% throttle...
But I switch over to these modern cars and ..20% is 5% for the sake of "driving comfort" and "fuel economy".
Even on my wife's Macan it had so much dead pedal I had to install a throttle commander.

I hear you and there's personal preference for sure. I find the 5.7L very linear and tractable. Though I hear the later model year 8-speeds feel different? Just spent a week on travel with a Jeep. God awful response and gutless down low.

I have a tuned turbo 911. I want as much pedal resolution possible and pulled out all the throttle mapping in a base tune for 1000cc injectors. When 5% throttle can mean the difference of 50hp. Did the same tuning a previous NA car. Being able to steer a car through a corner with fine control of the throttle makes me happy.

 

[Sajan]

I hear you and there's personal preference for sure. I find the 5.7L very linear and tractable. Though I hear the later model year 8-speeds feel different? Just spent a week on travel with a Jeep. God awful response and gutless down low.

I have a tuned turbo 911. I want as much pedal resolution possible and pulled out all the throttle mapping in a base tune for 1000cc injectors. When 5% throttle can mean the difference of 50hp. Did the same tuning a previous NA car. Being able to steer a car through a corner with fine control of the throttle makes me happy.

I have a supercharger on my 8 speed LX soooo I am not sure how the regular one is...but I hear it has a lot more dead pedal than the 5 speed.

The turbo sounds insane lol. But ya in your case it makes to have a bit more finer control. Porsche cars (not the SUVs) are pretty good at a more linear response and the PDK is lightning quick.

 

[KingTito]

I plan on running regular. Tuner said I at least try a tank of premium. See what I think.

 

[KingTito]

Sure but I think there's some benefit to having a more linear response from the throttle. I am not a fan of having to press down the pedal a lot to get the car going a little bit.
I drive a 87 911 where 20% throttle is 20% throttle...
But I switch over to these modern cars and ..20% is 5% for the sake of "driving comfort" and "fuel economy".
Even on my wife's Macan it had so much dead pedal I had to install a throttle commander.

I agree with this. I feel like my throttle pedal control is good. I currently have a 991.2 GT3 touring and have had a few other sports cars in the past.

The tip in sluggishness even off road isn’t what I felt I wanted. So I’m happy with how this turned out.

 

[Sajan]

What are the different levels of OTT tuning?
Which throttle response option did you go with?

 

[KingTito]

There’s 5 levels.

Super spicy, spicy, medium, mild, lite. If I recall the tuner saying so. I went with medium.

 

[napir]

How does the tune affect the ECT button or when in sport? Would be nice to use those as a tune switcher of sorts (e.g. medium normally, spicy when pressed).

 

[achris44]

They set the ECT button to provide an alternate tune, +1 from what you elect to set as the base tune. We have Spicy as base and Super Spicy as ECT.
I ran a Pedal Commander prior to the tune and to me, Spicy closely matches Sport, +2 and Super Spicy closely matches Sport+, +2.

 

[LTSR]

They set the ECT button to provide an alternate tune, +1 from what you elect to set as the base tune. We have Spicy as base and Super Spicy as ECT.
I ran a Pedal Commander prior to the tune and to me, Spicy closely matches Sport, +2 and Super Spicy closely matches Sport+, +2.

I have the pedal commander now and i find it to only be usable on highway driving. I find the curve too aggressive for street driving on every setting. Is the mapping with the OTT smoother and usable for street driving?

I have had the pedal commander turned off for the last year. I’ve been eyeing this tune for a while now. All the reports are great but having someone who has had both PC and OTT would be helpful.

 

[Sajan]

I have the pedal commander now and i find it to only be usable on highway driving. I find the curve too aggressive for street driving on every setting. Is the mapping with the OTT smoother and usable for street driving?

I have had the pedal commander turned off for the last year. I’ve been eyeing this tune for a while now. All the reports are great but having someone who has had both PC and OTT would be helpful.

I would not recommend doing pedal commander and tunes.
Just a bad idea to mix two different modifications to throttle inputs..

I would just get a tune from OTT that matches your desired throttle response and take out the PC before you do it. All the PC is doing is making the ECU think you are pressing the pedal more when you are not...

 

[KingTito]

How does the tune affect the ECT button or when in sport? Would be nice to use those as a tune switcher of sorts (e.g. medium normally, spicy when pressed).

Good question. ECT pwr increased throttle response. I liked it but I liked it better with it off. More relaxed but still beneficial

 

[Adrenaline6]

How does the tune affect the ECT button or when in sport? Would be nice to use those as a tune switcher of sorts (e.g. medium normally, spicy when pressed).

That is how my OTT tune is setup right now (Normal=medium - ECT=Spicy). Really happy with it. The good thing is if you want it changed to a different map , there is lifetime support at no charge.

 

[TomEf]

Glad to hear it was a positive upgrade.

In regards to placebo, many tunes overdo it with what essentially is throttle map tuning. Meaning for example 20% of real throttle input is now 25% to the computer. 30% is now 40%, and 80% often is often already full throttle, or something like that.

Hopefully they're also making real timing and A/F changes that actually make HP (often requiring higher octane fuel).

My personal opinion, and as a previous tuner, I personally dislike eggregious throttle mapping changes. It's often fake response and HP to the customer. I can easily tune my foot for the desired output. There's also a factory ECT/PWR button that can accomplish degree of it. Not saying it can't be useful, but these types of changes often take away some measure of fine control.

I believe OTT publishes some dyno sheets - if memory serves there's definitely a bump but nothing insane. I bet the shift mapping is the best part of it.

 

[Adrenaline6]

I believe OTT publishes some dyno sheets - if memory serves there's definitely a bump but nothing insane. I bet the shift mapping is the best part of it.

Yea, the bump in torque (up to 27ft/lbs) across the whole low and mid rpm range is definitely a plus. The new shift mapping is very nice.

 

[StephenChelly]

Yea, the bump in torque (up to 27ft/lbs) across the whole low and mid rpm range is definitely a plus. The new shift mapping is very nice.View attachment 4148176

I need to do this if not just for the transmission mapping. The 16 is just so lethargic, drives me nuts.