What a rip off! Tuners!
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Huntington tx
What a rip off! Tuners!
I hate being held up for money! It feels like someone walks up to you and sticks a gun in your back and says hand over the cash. I am used to tuning my own bikes with a laptop and my Dynojet program and Power Commander. I'm used to having the ability to check my fuel tables and changing the values if and when I mod the engine with aftermarket stuff, or store different tables for different applications.
I know I can buy an expensive HP Tuner for an outrageous amount of money(the stick up part) but am used to just paying a $300 price for a FAR BETTER and simplier program WITH tech support like Dynojet offers.
So here's the pitch.....contact Dynojet and ask....When are C5 owners going to get their awesome products?
http://www.dynojet.com/
They offer them for some cars already......Let's hit'em up for one!
I know I can buy an expensive HP Tuner for an outrageous amount of money(the stick up part) but am used to just paying a $300 price for a FAR BETTER and simplier program WITH tech support like Dynojet offers.
So here's the pitch.....contact Dynojet and ask....When are C5 owners going to get their awesome products?
http://www.dynojet.com/
They offer them for some cars already......Let's hit'em up for one!
Last edited by sfc rick; Mar 5, 2011 at 08:43 AM.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I love my HP Tuners and have loved using it! Worth its weight in gold to me!
It has helped me and has allowed me to help my friends with their Vette's and other GM vehicles!
It has also helped me understand my Vette way better than O thought I ever could! Contact Diablo Sport they have a platform tuner that will allow you to do other things to your Vette in the price range you want.
Thanks,Matt
It has helped me and has allowed me to help my friends with their Vette's and other GM vehicles!
It has also helped me understand my Vette way better than O thought I ever could! Contact Diablo Sport they have a platform tuner that will allow you to do other things to your Vette in the price range you want.
Thanks,Matt
Pro
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From: Hotlanta GA
Sorry Rick, it's not even close to a fair comparison. I've had the dynojet on several bikes and have hptuners on my 00 FRC.
The depth and breadth of capabilities offered with hptuners is far beyond what power commander does. I agree it's spendy, but cliches aside - well worth the money, get what you pay for, etc. Hptuners does have an excellent community forum and there are a lot of people out there willing to give pointers.
Think of it this way, Power Commander is like working in 2D. Hptuners is 3D.
Buck up for it and don't look back. For giggles, try out SD mode and the 'autotune' support and you'll see what I mean.
The depth and breadth of capabilities offered with hptuners is far beyond what power commander does. I agree it's spendy, but cliches aside - well worth the money, get what you pay for, etc. Hptuners does have an excellent community forum and there are a lot of people out there willing to give pointers.
Think of it this way, Power Commander is like working in 2D. Hptuners is 3D.
Buck up for it and don't look back. For giggles, try out SD mode and the 'autotune' support and you'll see what I mean.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Huntington tx
I've used the Dynojet program VERY effectively on the dragstrip.
Last edited by sfc rick; Mar 5, 2011 at 03:00 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Huntington tx
Sorry Rick, it's not even close to a fair comparison. I've had the dynojet on several bikes and have hptuners on my 00 FRC.
The depth and breadth of capabilities offered with hptuners is far beyond what power commander does. I agree it's spendy, but cliches aside - well worth the money, get what you pay for, etc. Hptuners does have an excellent community forum and there are a lot of people out there willing to give pointers.
Think of it this way, Power Commander is like working in 2D. Hptuners is 3D.
Buck up for it and don't look back. For giggles, try out SD mode and the 'autotune' support and you'll see what I mean.
The depth and breadth of capabilities offered with hptuners is far beyond what power commander does. I agree it's spendy, but cliches aside - well worth the money, get what you pay for, etc. Hptuners does have an excellent community forum and there are a lot of people out there willing to give pointers.
Think of it this way, Power Commander is like working in 2D. Hptuners is 3D.
Buck up for it and don't look back. For giggles, try out SD mode and the 'autotune' support and you'll see what I mean.
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Two totally different products. Those handhelds give you only a "generic" tune one size fits all. A true PCM tune will modify a crap load to tables but only adjustments that "your" car calls for. Every car is different hence the need to drive it and data log everything and then make necessary changes. Go visit a reputable tuner and see exactly what they do. Youll be amazed at the difference from just pressing Yes No buttons on a hand held tuner.Getting HP tuners can be another full time job due to so much stuff to learn. Its not just a bunch of simple questions like the hand held boxes do. (ie do you want a power tune Y/N? )
Some guys dont mind to tune it themsleves since they have the time and enjoy it. Me, i just let the pros handle it so i can enjoy my ride while I can.
Last edited by Ikester; Mar 5, 2011 at 03:31 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Huntington tx
Dynojet just emailed me and they will offer to build me a cable and new CMD tuner they currently offering for GM V-8's. I have to call them Monday and talk to the developer.
Burning Brakes
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From: EXTON PA
I hate being held up for money! It feels like someone walks up to you and sticks a gun in your back and says hand over the cash. I am used to tuning my own bikes with a laptop and my Dynojet program and Power Commander. I'm used to having the ability to check my fuel tables and changing the values if and when I mod the engine with aftermarket stuff, or store different tables for different applications.
I know I can buy an expensive HP Tuner for an outrageous amount of money(the stick up part) but am used to just paying a $300 price for a FAR BETTER and simplier program WITH tech support like Dynojet offers.
So here's the pitch.....contact Dynojet and ask....When are C5 owners going to get their awesome products?
http://www.dynojet.com/
They offer them for some cars already......Let's hit'em up for one!
I know I can buy an expensive HP Tuner for an outrageous amount of money(the stick up part) but am used to just paying a $300 price for a FAR BETTER and simplier program WITH tech support like Dynojet offers.
So here's the pitch.....contact Dynojet and ask....When are C5 owners going to get their awesome products?
http://www.dynojet.com/
They offer them for some cars already......Let's hit'em up for one!
Pro
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: st louis mo
had a super chips tune, handheld.......best tune i have had yet. $75, used
had a HP tune, car lost power, didn't shift as good.........programer error. (not going to name names) $100, waste
waiting for full chassis dyno tune on the 25th............ pre payed???????????? $350
details to follow
Last edited by timritchieblue; Mar 10, 2011 at 12:49 PM.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,119
Likes: 156
From: Huntington tx
had a super chips tune, handheld.......best tune i have had yet. $75, used
had a HP tune, car lost power, didn't shift as good.........programer error. (not going to name names) $100, waste
waiting for full chassis dyno tune on the 25th............ pre payed???????????? $350
details to follow
I'm on the fence, got a tune scheduled for last of March. But may end up getting a Tuner program and take care of our club members. I hate being held hostage and have no recourse for tuning in my area.