Basically its a replacement for the now defunct stage 1 kit.

Similar to a regular chipped ecu, the new stage 1 can be programmed by
a hondata dealer just like any other stage, except it will not have its own
co-processor box, will not be able to run boost and will not have any user adjustable limits(ie stage2+). However, the ecu will be setup the same as any
other stage, so that in the future it can easily be upgraded to the next level.

I think this will be much better alternative to the generic ecu programs running
around out there. Also it allows people to get the hondata tuning, at a very
reasonable price with the option to upgrade easily in the future.

I would like to hear your opinions on this.

 

Stephen: Makes sense to me. I was planning on doing Stage 2 but may not now

 

That's a pretty nice option, there are times that I wish that I had the Hondata, but then again I wouldn't be able to make changes on the fly while I'm out and about...it's a very economical mod for people that are just starting to make modifications.

 

Considering that ecu chipping is around 150 and this will probably be just over
200(probably around 225), i think its a reasonable price.

If you wanted to be able to reprogram yourself you would have to go with stage 4
which is completely on the other end of the spectrum anyway. This is meant as
a better alternative to those looking to get a generic aftermarket chip.

 

Yes, I agree. It is a great deal...if it is reprogramable, just go to your local Hondata dealer and have them write you a new program...which happens to be a 1 1/2 hour drive for me, I'll be spending some time with them this Saturday...I love the datalogging that is available with the Hondata.

 

.....sounds good. So who is nearby that can reprogram chips for me?

 

Black R: Kenji can, down here in shitty Tampa Bay, Florida. I'm about 5 minutes from the dyno he'd be using, nice quick drive for me. hehe

 

oh kenji?

I got a vafc wiring harness from him!

I'll definitely have to consider this one now...

 

Where is the Hondata dealer you are going too? Would you have to change ecus with this hondata?

 

Steve (sGT) IS a Hondata Dealer
says so right on their website . . .How did you manage that since I am a dealer and they don't have our name up there

 

This upgrade should be available in approximately 2 weeks or so.
Anyone that is interested can contact myself or hondata and I will
keep you up to speed on progress.

 

DynoSpot Racing in Mountainview, CA...I don't have the Hondata, but at times I wish I did...but I do enjoy the PowerFC quite a bit.
I would have to use an adapter harness and purchase and older ECU, and have it setup for the Hondata system, either by Hondata, or the Hondata Dealer.

 

i have the stage 3 kit real nice my car is on the web site the black itr i don't think it made as much power as it should have but i do not have my testpipe and my flywheel it yet