Looking for quality STL tuner..
Feb 26, 2009, 12:01 PM
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Looking for quality STL tuner..
I know about Speed and Sound, but I was wondering if anyone from the STL area knew of any good EVO tuners locally or close by. Thanks! 
Feb 28, 2009, 11:53 AM
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I agree with Brian. You'll have more choices if you make the 4 hour trip up our way (or get them to travel your way). However it wouldn't hurt if you checked in with Jim at Turbo Connection in Edwardsville, IL (I went to SIUE). He's not an Evo tuner by any means (he skews domestic) but he has experience with many different turbo cars, both domestic and import. Plus he's crazy (in a good way, he has/had a turbo 'busa!). I had a few conversations with him when I was looking to get my 03 OZ Rally turbo'd and he was very knowledgeable, although at the time I was going to use the RRM Stage 2 kit and I believe that came with a piggyback, so tuning wasn't discussed at length. Good luck bro 
Mar 3, 2009, 07:45 AM
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I am just uncomfortable with the idea of being four hours away if something goes badly. I mean, I know our cars are strong and have a lot of potential, but it'd be nice if there had been a semi-reputable tuner close by. I am very familiar with AMS and saw them at Hot Import Nights a few years ago, pull 1000 hp on the dyno.. O_o Crazy! I still have a warranty and need to do some upkeep on my ride for now, but was just exploring my options. Thanks for the info!
Mar 3, 2009, 10:41 AM
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I am just uncomfortable with the idea of being four hours away if something goes badly. I mean, I know our cars are strong and have a lot of potential, but it'd be nice if there had been a semi-reputable tuner close by. I am very familiar with AMS and saw them at Hot Import Nights a few years ago, pull 1000 hp on the dyno.. O_o Crazy! I still have a warranty and need to do some upkeep on my ride for now, but was just exploring my options. Thanks for the info!
If you're concerned with warranties, there's ways to help disguise flashes. Most cars will look 100% stock.
I've had several cars flashed and/or dyno tuned at different companies. I don't hesitate to recommend AMS for their abilities or background. AMS and other companies do mail-in reflashes as well. You won't get 100% of the results that a custom tune would get you, but you still get a good safe kick in the pants.
The downside is you're car can't really move without it's ECU in it. And if you want a custom tune later, you might have to rebuy (for software licencing).
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