Sort of new to modifying tunes myself. So the XDF only translates what's in my bin, right? <-- yes
So, I’d like to install my helix overdrive, but want to have the calibration issues sorted before the install. I’m also new to modifying my own bin, so I’ve got a few questions.
- I thought XDFs only unlock/translate the info already currently in your bin. <-- yes
- Does the XDF you provided have the fix already coded in, or does it only provide access to the tables needed to make the changes? <-- the last part only
- If the fix isn’t already coded in, would you be able to do a bullet point summary of the changes that need to be made with screenshots? <-- its up to you to decide what works and what doesnt...
- I also heard that calibrations also need to be made to ensure the additional flow from the helix isn’t bottlenecked. Do these changes address that? <-- correct calibrations ideally should bring down the hpfp pressure so it doesnt blow the hpfp or upset the dme
I’m focused on self-tuning my car, but would bite the bullet and have a tuner tune it if there’s a good chance I’ll have some sort of failure by not having it professionally tweaked. <-- not sure how much understanding you have on this topic, i am not a pro by any means..i know enough to be dangerous
the n54/msd81 combo doesnt let things get too out of hand unless you mess with it too much which can be good and bad at the same time...
but the learning curve is also steep as its not as straightforward with standalones out there (imo)
anyone can make changes to an unlocked map, but basic understanding of how everything works and experience will get you where you need a lot faster
there isnt a right or wrong way to do one thing (most of the time), worst case, you blow something up and learn from it
i started messing with my car only because my base tune from one of the "popular" e-tuners caused low hpfp pressures even witha helix installed. i went and replaced my whole fuel system (injectors/hpfp x2/lpfp x2/sensors/hoses/regulator/etc) but the end result was still the same so i got pissed and its all good now...
Thnx!