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2019+ Forte Tunes and Piggybacks

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I would like to see how much QUALITY info we can put in this thread about tunes and piggybacks for this platform. We don't need to bash one vs the other but simply try to find as much FACTUAL info to help people decide what is best for them. It would be great if the vendors wanted to take part as well but I know most don't like to put themselves into that atmosphere. We could probably start by listing the current tunes and piggybacks that are currently available. Here is a list of the top Forte GT users on Dragy and the info they have listed. Everything is rounded to tenths since hundredths don't really matter. Most of the cars listed have intake and exhaust of some type that I did not list. In reality those things only make a tenth or two of difference but help regardless.

60ft1/4 mileMPH1/8 MILEMPH
K3GT2 NSPEC2.212.91108.488DCTN75, WMI, WAGNER, E30, 245 R COMPOUND
BRENTHON_GT2.213.21088.686DCTTORK, WMI, WAGNER, 92 OCT, CONTINENTAL ECS, DAMAGED THE ENGINE
BOOSTEDK32.213.51038.883DCTN75, E30
COLINH2.313.51058.984DCTJB4 MAP5, 100+ OCT, GUTTED INTERIOR
OLSZEWSKI2.413.61068.985DCTN75, 93 OCT, WAGNER
ANTHONY T2.213.81028.9806SPDJB4, 100+ OCTANE, HOOSIERS
ENDLESS_HASTE2.413.91029.1826SPDTORK, TORK INTER, 92 OCT, 225 PS4
TORKME2.414.21009.380DCTTORK
PEPONSOTE2.514.2999.381DCTJB4?
SXTH2.514.21069.583DCTSXTH STAGE 3, INTER,
EASTCOASTGT2.514.31009.480DCTRACECHIP, 93 OCT
2023BD2.314.41009.4796SPDRACECHIP, 93 OCT, AFE, MIDPIPE
22GT22.414.4989.478DCTRACECHIP, 93 OCT, AFE, MIDPIPE, WAGNER
FREDJOHNSON INC2.514.5999.5796SPDREV6 SXTH, 93 OCT
SIMBAAA3142.414.6959.576DCTSTOCK, 89 OCT
GT_TURBO_K32.514.61009.6786SPDTORK, 92 OCT
BRIAN2.514.9969.776DCTSTOCK, CATBACK

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The GTS was the second thing I purchased for the forte, been on #7 almost the entire time. Today just for the heck of it I tried #5 on my commute today. Totally different #5 from what I remember. Definitely not as punchy at higher RPM but a lot more usable performance for sane driving.
I love how the torque hits at 3500-5000 rpm on setting 5. I am back on 87 octane but oddly enough second gear still keeps breaking loose in 2nd when the torque peak hits at 3500 under full throttle. To be honest once I put the trans and engine mounts inserts in the tires break loose at 3500rpm in 2nd almost all the time now. With just the lower torque mount inserts the tires barely broke loose 3500 in 2nd. Did not expect that outcome but wheel hop is definitely kept at bay now.

So fun to behave like a 16yr old every now and then. :) 2nd gear is the only gear I get to have fun in anymore, if your in third gear at full throttle I constantly have to worry if there are police hiding on the side of the road.
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Thanks for all the answers guys!

One more...how about some pics of how you have your unit mounted or hidden.
Thanks for all the answers guys!

One more...how about some pics of how you have your unit mounted or hidden.
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Thanks for all the answers guys!

One more...how about some pics of how you have your unit mounted or hidden.
Right now mine is in front of the fuse box held with a couple large zip ties. I think I might mount it to the top of the fuse box lid with a few 3m dual lock strips (ez pass)
Amazon.com: EZ Pass/IPass/IZoom Toll Tag Mounting Kit - 8 Pcs (4 Sets) Reclosable Fastener Dual Lock Tape Strips : Office Products
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Have to stay off this forum lol...just order the GTS + app with the 20% Memorial Day sale.
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You will enjoy it. It ups the fun factor with no worries you might have set something wrong.
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And when he gets a notification on his phone.....
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"Operational Delay" in Koeln, Germany.

From what I've read...this hub is notorious for this and it's not a good sign :(
"Operational Delay" in Koeln, Germany.

From what I've read...this hub is notorious for this and it's not a good sign :(
I bought it directly from the manufacturer too. Had the same concern, give it a few more days and it will probably be at your door. Caught me by surprise how quick it showed up.
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