Review on Full Data Logging Tuning by Harmony Motor

[Boyboy]

Ok, I presented my neck for "execution", and here is my review..

 

As compared to the FDL without dyno, I feel that the current package is much better though it costs a bit more. I was able to see the result practically in real time. Baseline readings are taken, after which little tweaks are carried out to Air/fuel ratio. After each adjustment, the car is dynoed again to check for the result.

 

However, the dyno chart results were rather disappointing, frankly. The increase in torque was abt 3-4 kg/m from 50-54kg/m or so.. I actually forgot the exact peak horsepower increase, maybe 2-3 PS at most. The torque increase was across 2000-4500rpm IIRC. which made for better driveability.

 

Joey explained that my car was running pretty close to max power for the current state of hardware mods. If u are interested, i'm running a simota carbon enclosed cone filter (commonly called "Carbon Charger") and a CAI. Stock extractor, operated straight thru rear muffler. that's all.. Fellow owners of Getz 1.1 even picanto should think twice if they are hoping for all-out top end power (which is pathetic anyway due to our puny engines).

 

Road test, torque is much better but not very stunning. I should say that the improvement in pickup is smooth and effortless but not tt impressive for the moolah spent. The best thing by far about this tuning is that a little prod of the accelerator is enough, as compared to before. At anything below WOT, the improvement is very noticeable. at WOT however, the improvement is rather marginal. Joey said that open loop maps are safety maps and thus suggested that i use 1/2 to 3/4 opening of throttle. I wonder if the WOT settings can be further improved

 

0-100 test:

 

Before: Test conducted with one passenger (also the timer, additional 55kg) at my usual "drag strip". timing was abt 15-16seconds. Don't laugh, it's a 1.1 liter 12v SOHC engine

 

After: Test conducted without passenger, i did self timing with my right hand on the phone and steering wheel . Location and conditions identical. timing was around 14s flat (ranged from 13.65 which i was highly suspicious of, to 14.7 seconds). However, I am not sure how much my gf affects century sprint timings, so again, this is not very conclusive. Will update once I get the chance to go and re-test again with her.

 

Verdict:

 

at $819 (780 + GST as stated in the Website), I didn't find this fantastic value. But to be fair, I place more value on all-out power which didn't improve by much. Have not driven enough to test for FC (and obviously my current tank will be way off) but I do forsee some improvements in this area.

 

Saw another Lancer owner who did quickflash. His was a CVT lancer with open pod . After the QF, he reported marginal gains.

 

Perhaps this mod has been overhyped, though I will vouch that it is most definitely not snake oil. And you can see the result on the dyno if u hang around.

 

If u want to be sure that you will get your $$ worth, test out two similar setups, one with tuning, and one without. compare them to ur ride. Your car could be performing well and not as able to maximise the tune up, or it might really make a big difference.

[Toeknee_33]

Thanks for taking the effort to share your review with all of us. Its much appreciated!

 

To get an incremental 5-7% torque like you did is imo quite commendable.

 

I did a QF too and arrived at quite the same conclusion as you: better driveability (more light-footed, if I may call it) but no difference in top end performance. I got about the same 0-100 timings before and after.

 

Cheers!

[Theoldjaffa]

bro, so u r the black getz.. hehe

[Falc]

Yours' a SOHC, high end power not its forte.

But wasn't the dyno where u saw the increase in torque done at WOT?

[Boyboy]

oh.. dyno at WOT ah? but the butt feel at WOT not very noticeable.. but then again, less than 10% may not be..

[Boyboy]

yupyup

 

so were u satisfied eventually?

[Falc]

Shuld be WOT, havnt heard of otherwise.

 

That's why it's probably better to just save the mod money for another better car. For mild mods, mod here mod there also like not much difference, objectively speaking.

[Boyboy]

ya.. probably end of mods liao

 

probably the next few items to play with are tyres and brakes. but no real hurry

[macrosszero]

The only thing I know for sure is that your gf weighs 55kg

[Bigtoothpick]

Good review i've always been tempted each time i have a little extra cash. For me, don't think it's value for money though, given my Ah Pek driving style

[Boyboy]

hoi.. classified data!