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You know... I've never done that.  I just drive until I hit 1 bar then go fill.  I know I'll get 230+ miles out of a tank of gas on the street, so it really doesn't matter...

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I dont know about the learning, but mine is much easier to drive from 2-40 miles/hr.  The only thing I notice that may be an issue is an occasional backfire when I let off at high revs.  I am waiting on the hytec but will need to use the old stock system next week at VIR.

I had it out tuesday and the atom truly is scary fast.  I am not used to a power band so high in the rev range 5-6k and when it kicks you really need to make sure nothng else is around b/c  it gets a little squirly.

how many session can you guys get per tank? (25min) Its a little embarassing to run out of fuel on track.

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read this thread on how to calibrate your fuel level so it's more accurate...it increases accuracy tremendously

http://forum.atomclub.com/https://atomclub.com/phpbbnew/viewtopic.php?p=158194#p158194

[quote="s996"]

how many session can you guys get per tank? (25min) Its a little embarassing to run out of fuel on track.


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Have to give you the big "depends".. each track is different because of elevation change and number of turns and straights and how you drive etc.. If you drive like Calscot or slow poke like me..

Usually 3- 20's in the morning and 2 in the afternoon because the first session is usually tamer.. I always start each day with a full tank and very often do not like to run it under 1/2 tank because of the g slosh. I wouldn't go more than 2 -25's. Besides your going to burn it anyway so best to avoid the tow rope of shame..

I dont know about the learning, but mine is much easier to drive from 2-40 miles/hr.  The only thing I notice that may be an issue is an occasional backfire when I let off at high revs.  I am waiting on the hytec but will need to use the old stock system next week at VIR.

I had it out tuesday and the atom truly is scary fast.  I am not used to a power band so high in the rev range 5-6k and when it kicks you really need to make sure nothng else is around b/c  it gets a little squirly.

how many session can you guys get per tank? (25min) Its a little embarassing to run out of fuel on track.

Sweet you are no longer dumping gallons of fuel into the exhaust from the brammo tune

The throttle response in the low rpms is not yet very differant. But Sector 111 did say the tune will "learn" so maybe with a few more drives it will improve. They did tell me to let it idle first for 5 to 10 minutes before the first drive to allow it to "learn" at what "idle" is for my car. Did that. The most noticable improvement is how much cooler the exhaust is. The Brammo/GM tune would leave my rear engine cover so hot after any drive, it could not be touched.

I have finally finished fixing things and getting the Sector 111 tune installed. It as been last September since I drove it last and only 5 times in the last ten months. I am so anxious to go drive it that it reminds me of the same feelings when it was first delivered. It is warm outside tonight and the roads should be empty. Let's hope I got it all right. And I am off .......................

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Just getting it all back together today. Old exhaust in place.  trial run.  accelerates the same.  It is truly unbelievialble compared to my TT.

The best news is that the pogo stick is in the closet. it truly is as easy to drive as my accura.

The tune ready did smooth out the throttle response from 1000 to about 4000 rpm is almost linear with the pedal input.  good job secant

I dont know about power or the new intercooler. I can see that it is pumping well and cant really make any judgements about air temperature changes. 

Right now I am just looking for leaks and loose cables.

I am going to VIR for a club day in mid April.  This will be the test of what I can do with the car and hopefully its reliability.
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good deal, figured the tune would make it drive much smoother :)

Cool!

Just getting it all back together today. Old exhaust in place.  trial run.  accelerates the same.  It is truly unbelievialble compared to my TT.

The best news is that the pogo stick is in the closet. it truly is as easy to drive as my accura.

The tune ready did smooth out the throttle response from 1000 to about 4000 rpm is almost linear with the pedal input.  good job secant

I dont know about power or the new intercooler. I can see that it is pumping well and cant really make any judgements about air temperature changes. 

Right now I am just looking for leaks and loose cables.

I am going to VIR for a club day in mid April.  This will be the test of what I can do with the car and hopefully its reliability.

15.99 harbor freight tool, 9.95 box of 1/4 inch rivnuts from granger.  a drill bit, and some sillicone sealant, priceless.

riv nut tool at harbor freight is a whopping 15 bux woohoo

Fire, the wheel, the telephone, penicillin, the bovie, and now the rivet nut.  What a great addition to my tool box.  I love this tool !

getting it all back together.

tank gaskets had dissolved as with all the others.  The two allen head bolts under the fiill tube- pain in the arse.

Looks like I might have to put the old exhaust back on for a while - patience patience patience

The kit we've sent to you has all the parts we used when developing the tune.  You have the correct pulley and injectors.  Trying to piece together the various parts is a migraine in the making.  It seems the Atom2 came in various configs.

You will have the safest amount of power that the stock motor can take.  Plus a higher redline and softer throttle progression at lower rpms.  I'm sure you will be pleased.