10-13-2005, 10:59 PM
For what it's worth, if it's the tune, it might be worth investing 400 or 500 bucks for a custom tune. I've grown to LOVE installing stuff on my car and playing around with / tweaking it.... but one thing I will not do is plug a laptop into my UTEC and tune it myself.
Don't get me wrong, I'd like to learn, but even after learning I still wouldn't trust myself with that much power over my car. There are so many variables in tuning that can make or break your car. If you're willing to spend the money and know of a good tuner, it's worth every penny imo to get the dyno time and road tune together.
Mach V Motorsports in Sterling works largely with DSMs and Subaru's. One of the guys there is supposedly a really good tuner, although I hate giving that place money because they suck and their prices are unbelievably high. You'd probably have good results with a tune from there though.... that's again assuming that the tune is your problem?
Don't get me wrong, I'd like to learn, but even after learning I still wouldn't trust myself with that much power over my car. There are so many variables in tuning that can make or break your car. If you're willing to spend the money and know of a good tuner, it's worth every penny imo to get the dyno time and road tune together.
Mach V Motorsports in Sterling works largely with DSMs and Subaru's. One of the guys there is supposedly a really good tuner, although I hate giving that place money because they suck and their prices are unbelievably high. You'd probably have good results with a tune from there though.... that's again assuming that the tune is your problem?
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks