Singapore Copen - Performance Mods (Torque biased)

Hi Scooter, Welcome to Copenworld.
As long as your Copen isn't the European or Australian spec 659 model (dosen't work on these versions) I'd suggest the D Sport ECU upgrade.

http://www.dsport-web.com/copen/04_b.html

 

Hi man.

I'm from Singapore too. Let me share with your may mod journey so far.

I wanted my car to have better torque too and I've embarked on the journey to change to add performance parts to her. I've not placed her on a dyno so I'm not sure exactly how much power I've gained and I'm sure its minimal so far but I can already feel it when driving. Here's what I've done so far.

1. Air intake (HKS Racing Suction Reloaded)
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product_db/intake/db/5590

2. Intercooler and intercooler piping (HKS R Type)
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product_db/cooling/db/4112
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product/cooling/intercooler/rtype/index.html
This was a compulsory mod for me because my rubber intercooler piping leaked boost so it was not going as fast as it should. The aluminium piping is more durable.

3. Electronic Boost Controller (HKS EVC 6)
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product/electronics/boost/evc/index.html

I'm currently waiting for the arrival of my blow off valve

http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product/blow_off/sqv/index.html

and in the near future I'll be installing the aftermarket exhaust to let my car breath well with the additional boost.

http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/product/exhaust/muffler/legamax/index.html

Once I have all the parts that I want, I'll get the ECU to tune it all together. I'm looking at the Greddy Emanage Ultimate. I don't think I can afford to tune with HKS.. hahah

Anyway, on hindsight, I should have gotten the ECU first. Thats usually the first thing to get to optimise the performance of a car.

Hope it helps!

 

Are there any remaps available in the UK Adam?

 

Hey man,

I think Adam's recommendation of going for the ECU and tuning first is an excellent recommendation. Should be able to feel the difference.

I've not gone for any singapore copen meet ups. Still waiting for someone somewhere to approve my request for entry into the Singapore forum.. haha

 

Not heard of anyone in the UK managing to do it.
In Germany there are a couple of companies who can.

 

Have you got a link handy please mate? Can they remap by post with an off the shelf ecu or can it be done at home with an OBD2 dongle & laptop? ....or are we all screwed and they need the car! :-((

 

You'll find the links in this thread:

https://www.copenworld.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=294&highlight=remap

I believe you can post your ECU.

 

on Aust Copens ?

sorry to drag up an old thread - just wondering about the D Sport ECU and Australian spec model -

"As long as your Copen isn't the European or Australian spec 659 model (doesn't work on these versions) I'd suggest the D Sport ECU upgrade."

I've read here and a couple of other sites that the Aust spec won't work - but then I've also read of a couple of Australians saying they'd used it successfully - on very old (2010 or 2011) posts on the Copen Facebook page. I messaged them but got no reply.

I'm looking at my options for my Aust model about to arrive - and the D Sport ECU looks a good start, but I read different responses as to its suitability.

Might have to try emailing DSport to be certain...

 

Hi ilain, I'm from Singapore too. Just traded in my old car for a Copen. Any updates on your mods? Would be very interested to see your gains! Also, do you have any recommendations for Copen accessories and tuning? I'm looking for wind deflector and exhaust upgrade.

 

Where can we get a remap and new ECU fixed up in Singapore?

 

Australian Copen and the DSport ECU definitely works as we got the Japanese spec 659.

 

It does work on Australian models

 

Japanese and Australian specs. are the same so Dsport ecu work fine on both.