Central CA tuner?
Mar 21, 2016, 02:20 PM
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Central CA tuner?
No wild mods on my car at all but I'd like to get it checked out once I do some maintenance. Any recommendations within 30-45 min of 93422 or should I figure out how to go north or south. Just more convenient if local. Thanks
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Mar 21, 2016, 03:41 PM
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If you are willing to buy and install a few items, you can always do remote tuning. Is that an option, or just wanting to have someone take care of it all for ya?
I ask because we have real no tuners in CenCal, just a few that picked up pointers on YouTube and EvoM posts, etc.
If you can find an AWD dyno, I know of someone that would make the trip here to tune the car.
I ask because we have real no tuners in CenCal, just a few that picked up pointers on YouTube and EvoM posts, etc.
If you can find an AWD dyno, I know of someone that would make the trip here to tune the car.
Mar 21, 2016, 03:43 PM
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If you are willing to buy and install a few items, you can always do remote tuning. Is that an option, or just wanting to have someone take care of it all for ya?
I ask because we have real no tuners in CenCal, just a few that picked up pointers on YouTube and EvoM posts, etc.
If you can find an AWD dyno, I know of someone that would make the trip here to tune the car.
I ask because we have real no tuners in CenCal, just a few that picked up pointers on YouTube and EvoM posts, etc.
If you can find an AWD dyno, I know of someone that would make the trip here to tune the car.
Mar 21, 2016, 03:55 PM
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1. Install a wideband sensor (which any tuned car should have, anyway).
2. Run a serial > USB cable from it to a laptop so you can log it.
3. Buy a Tacktrix cable to log everything else.
4. EcuFlash is the program used to tune. You can download it for free.
5. Buy the datalogging software (EvoScan, $20).
6. Set it all up.
7. Pick a tuner you trust.
8. Get a few datalogs, email them to him, he'll send you a new tune. Repeat until done.
Instead of the Tactrix/EcuFlash setup, you can go with a Cobb Access Port, which doesn't have near the options as EcuFlash, but it's super simple to install and use.
It's a lot of fun, actually. Being involved in the tuning process is kinda cool.
It sounds kinda complicated, but it's really not. A good tuner can help guide you through the process to make sure you have everything.
Street tuning is just as good as using a dyno, so either way, really.
If you have any questions on doing any of that stuff, shoot me a PM.
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