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Another Well Tuned and Satisfied 997 Turbo Customer
Coming from our large customer base on the 6Speed online forums, Tom decided it was time to equip his Porsche 997TT with a Softronic ECU Flash. Gaining much needed throttle response, torque, and horsepower, Tom flashed his car fairly quickly and was quite happy.
“Also tuned a 997TT with softronic. It is a definite \WOW\ … I could not believe the difference the first time I floored it! It is an animal even in non-sport mode when you get into the boost — but doesn’t seem to have lost any driveability around town. I’m now considering if the brakes are up to the task, no kidding. The tuning process itself was pretty user friendly, as described. I received the tune file withing 24 hrs of uploading, and then got my original file back the following day. The fact that I have the control and could switch back to original at any time is an absolutely great feature. Kudos to Softronic and the team at Vivid, who provided excellent service throughout — thanks!”
Read more about the product here – http://www.softronictuning.com/product-information/porsche-997-turbo-ecu-flash-tuning/
Just Flashed Another Porsche 996TT in Under 30 Minutes!
Vivid Racing just got done flashing a customers 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo in under 30 mins! With the new Flasher Client software, we were able to read out the car and have a new file back instantly. This file tuned for 91 octane here in Arizona will add 80HP to the car. In addition to the ECU Flash, this customer also has the Agency Power diverter valves, silicone F-Hose, and K&N flat panel filter. Check out the short video and picture of the process.
Porsche 987.2 Boxster/Cayman DFI ECU Flash Tuning
Porsche 987.2 Boxster/Cayman – $1295
3.4L Stock Power – 320HP and 272ft/lbs of Torque
Tuned Power – 335HP and 286ft/lbs of Torque
Tuned w/Exhaust – 347HP and 296ft/lbs of Torque
Softronic flashes the 987.2 Boxster or Cayman through the OBDII port of the car. With their Flasher Client software, they are reading a full 1mb of the file to completely tune the ECU. Other companies claim to be able to do this, but are only read 128kb and making global changes. The ECU flash will alter your fuel and timing maps to give you a very linear increase over stock. For those worried about check engine lights, there are none! For those running a high flow cat or straight pipe exhaust systems, Softronic raises the O2 levels which will remove the possibility of having a CEL from this type of exhaust. Once the car is flashed, the low end torque and throttle response will be much improved. The mid-range of the RPM band will feel stronger as well. The overall improvement of drivability makes the 997.2 Carrera even more fun then it was originally. Since warranty is always a concern, Softronic also provides you with your original file. With this original file you can flash your car back to stock at any point. If you go to the dealer, there will be nothing visible through the Porsche PIWIS system. Softronic can program your vehicle no matter what country you are from or what octane you use. We have different maps for those running 91 octane or 93 octane and higher.
What are the benefits/functions of going with Softronic compared to the competition?
- Softronic does not require the removal of your ECU from the car. There is no down time at all.
- Your car can be flashed at your convenience from the comfort of your own garage.
- Softronic reflashing is done via a Client Cable that is connected to the OBDII port. The customer simply plugs the cable into the car and reads the file with a laptop per the instructions with the cable. Once the file is downloaded, it is emailed to the Softronic secure server where the file is tuned and then emailed back to the client. The client simply uploads the file and they are done. Total process is about 1 hour.
- Reflashing is done according to the vehicles octane level of pump gas and modifications are taken into account (Intake, Headers, Exhaust) to enhance power gains.
- For this ECU Flash we provide you FREE of charge the Durametric Basic Cable with this flash. All DFI cars require you to clear codes once you flash the car. You can see the HOW TO here.
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Softronic Releases OBDII ECU Flashing for DFI 997, 987, and Cayenne Cars
Softronic has made another first in Porsche ECU Tuning and now has the ability to flash the DFI Porsche 997.2 cars from 2009+. We utilize our Flasher Client interface which allows the customer to connect to their car with a OBDII cable and write the new Tuned File. No removing of your ECU from the car or downtime. No warranty issues as your true original file is included and can be flashed back ANYTIME.
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After customer Mark G flashed his car in NY he emailed this, “I will say this so far… The power/pull is much more consistent from start to redline. Throttle is perfectedly sensitive and responsive.”

The 2009 and up Porsche Carrera is a big change over previous models. The new 911 has switched from a Bosch ECU to now running a Siemens SDI system. The transmission can be had in a standard 6 speed manual or the new PDK transmission to complete with the GTR, M3, and others. Softronic has spent time engineering and developing software for the new FSI cars and is one of the only tuners in the world that can offer an ECU flash via the OBDII port. With some additional programming to adjust the cars timing and air fuel mixtures, Softronic is able to gain performance on both the 3.6L and the 3.8L 911.
3.6L Stock Power – 345HP and 280ft/lbs
Tuned Power – 360HP and 295ft/lbs
3.8L Stock Power – 385HP and 310ft/lbs
Tuned Power – 398HP and 322ft/lbs
Softronic flashes the 997.2 Carrera through the OBDII port of the car. With their Flasher Client software, they are reading a full 1mb of the file to completely tune the ECU. Other companies claim to be able to do this, but are only read 128kb and making global changes. The ECU flash will alter your fuel and timing maps to give you a very linear increase over stock. For those worried about check engine lights, there are none! For those running a high flow cat or straight pipe exhaust systems, Softronic raises the O2 levels which will remove the possibility of having a CEL from this type of exhaust. Once the car is flashed, the low end torque and throttle response will be much improved. The mid-range of the RPM band will feel stronger as well. The overall improvement of drivability makes the 997.2 Carrera even more fun then it was originally. Since warranty is always a concern, Softronic also provides you with your original file. With this original file you can flash your car back to stock at any point. If you go to the dealer, there will be nothing visible through the Porsche PIWIS system. Softronic can program your vehicle no matter what country you are from or what octane you use. We have different maps for those running 91 octane or 93 octane and higher.
What are the benefits/functions of going with Softronic compared to the competition?
- Softronic does not require the removal of your ECU from the car. There is no down time at all.
- Your car can be flashed at your convenience from the comfort of your own garage.
- Softronic reflashing is done via a Client Cable that is connected to the OBDII port. The customer simply plugs the cable into the car and reads the file with a laptop per the instructions with the cable. Once the file is downloaded, it is emailed to the Softronic secure server where the file is tuned and then emailed back to the client. The client simply uploads the file and they are done. Total process is about 1 hour.
- Reflashing is done according to the vehicles octane level of pump gas and modifications are taken into account (Intake, Headers, Exhaust) to enhance power gains.
- All ECU Flashes include the Client Flash Cable. You can opt to upgrade to the Durametric Cable which allows you to flash the car, datalog, turn off warning lights, and more.
997 Turbo Tip Runs 11.16 in the 1/4mile with Softronic
This Softronic tuned Porsche 997 TT out of Tennessee but the business to the 1/4 mile yesterday. The tiptronic car with a Softronic flash and muffler bypass pipes ran a 11.16sec at 123mph in his first run out. Adding 80HP, this clearly gave the 997 Turbo that advantage to pull a strong 1/4 mile time. Check out the pictures below.
996 Turbo Tuned at the Texas Mile
We visited the Texas Mile event on October 16-18 where cars competed to see what their top speed would be in a standing mile. This customers red 996 Turbo was complete stock except a K&N filter and some diverter valves. We added a K16 ECU flash to take it from .6bar to 1.0bar of boost and add almost 80 horsepower to the car. Needless to say the driver improved his top speed tremendously! Softronic was able to remotely flash his car through the OBDII port wirelessly completely the entire upload and download in just under 2 hours on site.





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