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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Chuck, I know it works best on Auto trans cars, but how many x-tra rw ponies do you see one of your special tunes adding to an '08 with the MN6 and no other mods???

Thanks in advance Chuck!

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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette'n04
Chuck, I know it works best on Auto trans cars, but how many x-tra rw ponies do you see one of your special tunes adding to an '08 with the MN6 and no other mods???

Thanks in advance Chuck!

Anyone else with knowledge on this topic, feel free to chime in!
I think the hp gains from a tune only, vary but are usually within a few ponies from one tuner to the next. You can't go wrong with Chuck though. You will definately enjoy the drive more.

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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Chuck really woke my car up! Vararam, Chuck tune and Borla Touring.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Chuck???
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Just call him. He's more than willing to discuss all of your questions and concerns.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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I thought he only did one-off convertible Z06 automatics......




























sorry Chuck, I just couldn't help myself
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bent
I thought he only did one-off convertible Z06 automatics......
Help me here. When people say "one off" do they really mean "one of" as in "one of a kind"?

What does this "one off" mean?

.....never mind, its a British derivation. That explains everything. http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-one4.htm

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As far as I knew you can't tune a manual transmission. You control it. Only the 6spd autos have the tuning and maybe the 4spds but I'm pretty sure the manuals transmission itself can't be tuned. You can modify the CAGS though with a tune. Call Chuck he'll explain.
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Originally Posted by NEV3R L8
As far as I knew you can't tune a manual transmission. You control it. Only the 6spd autos have the tuning and maybe the 4spds but I'm pretty sure the manuals transmission itself can't be tuned. You can modify the CAGS though with a tune. Call Chuck he'll explain.
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Go back and re-read the original post. He did not ask about tuning the transmission, he asked about tuning A Car with a manual transmission!
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Guys, no reason to get testy with each other. I appreciate ALL the feedback!
I guess we just need Chuck to check in and clear all this up.

I meant to call him today, but I got too busy. I'll try to call him tomorrow. I'll post after I speak to him and hopefully clear this up.

Thanks guys
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Vette'n04
Guys, no reason to get testy with each other. I appreciate ALL the feedback!
I guess we just need Chuck to check in and clear all this up.

I meant to call him today, but I got too busy. I'll try to call him tomorrow. I'll post after I speak to him and hopefully clear this up.

Thanks guys

Sorry man.... I'm jammin up here...The weather turned warm and I'm talkin to myself.....

Call me any time and explain what you got and what you want and I'll fill in the blanks.....

Evenings are best.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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Default cow tune on a leased vette?

Any thoughts on a cow tune on a leased vette? I heard so many good thing about chuck's tune and I defenitely want it for my 08' A6.I was gone for a while on the forum and after I came back, I found out he just left from Corona in S.California.But later I remember reading threads arguing about locking pcm etc..I really want the COW tune but my car is a lease, had it for 6 months with 10k miles now.Also got a active handling sevice check on dic 2days ago.Never read about a person got COW tune on a leased Vette.Please give me some advise.....
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JiMmY912
Any thoughts on a cow tune on a leased vette? I heard so many good thing about chuck's tune and I defenitely want it for my 08' A6.I was gone for a while on the forum and after I came back, I found out he just left from Corona in S.California.But later I remember reading threads arguing about locking pcm etc..I really want the COW tune but my car is a lease, had it for 6 months with 10k miles now.Also got a active handling sevice check on dic 2days ago.Never read about a person got COW tune on a leased Vette.Please give me some advise.....
Many of the vehicles I tune are leased..... Some with REARS and SUPERCHARGERS!

You guys have no shame!

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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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What time will the tuning's begin in KY Wednesday?
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