How to Install the Porsche Macan Turbo 3.6L Tuning Box

One of our customers received his tuning box kit for the new Porsche Macan Turbo 3.6L and did a write up on the installation which he posted here on the MacanForums.  We thought we would share the installation for our readers as well.  This is one of the first available tuning options for the new Macan Turbo and it is well worth it delivery 90bhp and over 150nm of torque!  Check out the install by Jesse.  Order your VR Tuned Porsche Macan Turbo Tuning Box Here.

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Installed on my 2015 Macan Turbo. I’ve only logged about 50 miles to date…but the thing works exactly as advertised and the installation is a snap. I highly recommend it.

So I received the unit yesterday and almost immediately opened it up and installed this thing. There are good instructions on their website…but I thought the pictures left a little to be desired so here are my pictures that you can use with their instructions.

What’s in the box (tuner module, harness, instructions)

After you’ve shut the car down and locked it with the keys WAY far away.

Step 1 – Remove this guy. Pretty simple, just pull straight up.

What it should look like after remove cover.

So the installation essentially is as simple as unplugging a sensor, plugging it into the harness, and plugging the harness into the OEM location (three times) and then hooking up a power and ground.

Sensor 1 (looking for little red wire):

Sensor 2:

They do a great job marking the harness so you can’t screw up which sensor goes where.

Sensor 3:

For power and ground you’re using two factory locations as per the instructions. They’re very easy to get to. The ground is on the fire wall (with wrench on it) and the positive is under the little panel (my photo got messed up)

Now connect the module to harness:

Put the module somewhere safe and out of the way. I chose to use the strut tower as a nice easy place to mount it.

 

 

How to Install the Porsche Macan Turbo 3.6L Tuning Box

Mini Cooper S R56 ECU Flash to Boost 1.6L Turbo

The 1.6L turbocharged engine from Mini is featured in many of it’s platforms.  The Cooper S, Countryman S, Clubman S, and others have this 175 horsepower engine in the FWD or AWD variants.  If you are lucky to have the JCW edition, factory you get 211PS at the crank.  With turbochargers comes the opportunity for more horsepower and that is exactly what the VR Tuned ECU Flash does and did for this Mini Cooper S R56 Vert.  Up to 2009/2010 models can be flashed via the OBDII port, but the certain variants of the newer R56 from 2011 to 2014 MED17.2 ECU must be bench flashed.  Mini makes it very convenient to get to the ECU unlike other BMW models such as the new F Series where its hidden under the intake manifold.  Once the Mini’s Bosch ECU is removed, it is fairly simply to flash in boot mode.  Adjusting the vehicles boost, fuel, and timing allows us to take the car to 208 horsepower gaining 30 horsepower over stock.  Having owned a 1.6L Countryman S JCW with the VR Tuned flash, this dramatically improves the cars performance.  Most noteably the torque and midrange are increased making the Mini a new handful to drive.  Check out our customers Blacked Out Mini Cooper S being flashed and find your VR Tuned Mini Cooper ECU Flash Here.

Mini Cooper S R56 ECU Flash to Boost 1.6L Turbo

Quicksilver Exhausts New Lexus RC-F System

Quicksilver Exhausts of the UK has some pretty awesome sounding systems for cars like the Aston Martin and Range Rover.  Hell they even make a system for the Bugatti Veyron!  Vivid Racing has personally used their exhausts on our own Project 997.2 GT3RS and Mini Countryman S.  Recently, Quicksilver has come out with a new exhaust for the Lexus RC-F which has found its way into tuner heaven in the aftermarket.  The 5.0L V8 engine and sporty coupe design makes this a highly desireable vehicle to tune up.  Quicksilver has shown off this exhaust system at the 2015 Goodwood Festival in the UK and even has some pretty fun video of it shredding the track.  The exhaust has a full remote active valve system incorporated in the rear mufflers as they have worked closely with Lexus UK to develop this system.  As an authorized Quicksilver Exhaust dealer, you can order this from us in either the valved variant at $5600 or the standard sport version at only $2800.  For more information, check out our Quicksilver Exhaust Store Here.

Quicksilver Exhausts New Lexus RC-F System

Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST 2016 Products by Cobb Tuning

Cobb Tuning continues to dominate several vehicle markets including the new 2016 Ford ST sector.  This includes both the Focus ST and Fiesta ST platforms.  For both the Fiesta ST and Focus ST, Cobb offers their AccessPort OBDII tuning module to gain the most performance out of the EcoBoosted vehicles.  The AccessPort allows the customer to flash their ECU through the OBDII port with different stage maps or have a Pro Tuner like Vivid Racing custom map them a file.

For the 2016 Ford Focus ST, Cobb has also released a couple “Stage” packages.  The Stage 1 kit features the Cobb AccessPort, lower motor mount, and new air filter.  A Stage 2 includes the parts from Stage 1 plus a full cold air intake pipe and new front mount intercooler kit.  Finally Stage 3 includes the parts from 1 and 2 but adds a full turboback exhaust with high flow catalytic converter downpipe and dual tip muffler system.

• Stage 1 – 61FX11 $665
  


• Stage 2 – 61FX21 $1995
  


• Stage 3 – 61FX31 $3225
  

The 2016 Ford Fiesta ST Cobb has released a new Turboback exhaust system ($1195), a front mount intercooler kit ($895), a rear motor mount ($155), and of course a stylish shift knob ($70).

All of these awesome products are available through Vivid Racing’s Cobb Tuning Parts Store Here.

Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST 2016 Products by Cobb Tuning

Victory Function Front Fenders Give You a Wide Stance

Victory Function just shared with us these new images of their BMW M4 sporting their F82 front fenders that give you another 12 mm of wheel clearance!  This bad boy is now rocking a set of Volk Racing TE37 Ultra wheels with a 20×10 +15mm on the front!  That is some serious meat on the street.  Check out all the Victory Function Fenders Here.

Victory Function Front Fenders Give You a Wide Stance

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