Calling out Chuck "COW" tune users
Drifting
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Chuck has been tuning my Corvettes since 2008. Some were supercharged some were not. His service has been first rate. I'm in Texas and he is in New York yet he is always there when I need him and I've never had to wait for more than a day or two for any tune or update. I always recommend Chuck to all my friends. 
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Thank you very much!
Yes, I occasionally get overwhelmed and there's not enough time in the day to get to every tune.
The reason for that is simply because we have the BEST package available and it takes lots of time for
me to personally handle every single person....and we are VERY busy here.
If you've slipped thru the cracks, I am sorry... I'll do my best to fix it.
If you think that RAZZING me in public will get you done quicker....
The only thing you'll get from me is a car that runs backwards...
Let's all play nice and make your cars fun to drive!
Thanks again!
Chuck CoW
Yes, I occasionally get overwhelmed and there's not enough time in the day to get to every tune.
The reason for that is simply because we have the BEST package available and it takes lots of time for
me to personally handle every single person....and we are VERY busy here.
If you've slipped thru the cracks, I am sorry... I'll do my best to fix it.
If you think that RAZZING me in public will get you done quicker....
The only thing you'll get from me is a car that runs backwards...
Let's all play nice and make your cars fun to drive!
Thanks again!
Chuck CoW
7th Gear
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Chuck tuned my car for 8 months. During that time, I'd email, then call, PM and then do it all over again. When I could get a hold of him, things went pretty quickly. When they didn't, it'd take 10 days to 2 weeks of daily (and hourly) repeated attempts at all hours to reconnect. The longest dry spell was 26 days; completely incommunicado. I'd wondered if his business had folded.
By the 3rd tune I was confident enough in the tunes to drive the car routinely. I never thought his tune would hurt the engine, but there were times I was sure we were running rich fuel mixtures. Better rich than lean. It was a long, protracted, exasperating process, but I a have no reservations in saying I'm pleased with the final outcome.
However, I'll never do it again. For the money involved ($750
), the experience was excruciatingly forgettable. I'll use ECS instead, or Diablo, next time. My time is worth more than the countless hours I spent chasing this down. I'd sell the AutoCal, except I might need it someday to return the car to its' OEM setting.
As he's said many times, NEVER complain publicly about his responses (forum posts, nor email wait time). He's small enough to pull some spiteful "ignore him for a few days" BS. I have no doubt he did that.
By the 3rd tune I was confident enough in the tunes to drive the car routinely. I never thought his tune would hurt the engine, but there were times I was sure we were running rich fuel mixtures. Better rich than lean. It was a long, protracted, exasperating process, but I a have no reservations in saying I'm pleased with the final outcome.
However, I'll never do it again. For the money involved ($750
), the experience was excruciatingly forgettable. I'll use ECS instead, or Diablo, next time. My time is worth more than the countless hours I spent chasing this down. I'd sell the AutoCal, except I might need it someday to return the car to its' OEM setting.As he's said many times, NEVER complain publicly about his responses (forum posts, nor email wait time). He's small enough to pull some spiteful "ignore him for a few days" BS. I have no doubt he did that.
Drifting
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Chuck tuned my car for 8 months. During that time, I'd email, then call, PM and then do it all over again. When I could get a hold of him, things went pretty quickly. When they didn't, it'd take 10 days to 2 weeks of daily (and hourly) repeated attempts at all hours to reconnect. The longest dry spell was 26 days; completely incommunicado. I'd wondered if his business had folded.
By the 3rd tune I was confident enough in the tunes to drive the car routinely. I never thought his tune would hurt the engine, but there were times I was sure we were running rich fuel mixtures. Better rich than lean. It was a long, protracted, exasperating process, but I a have no reservations in saying I'm pleased with the final outcome.
However, I'll never do it again. For the money involved ($750), the experience was excruciatingly forgettable. I'll use ECS instead, or Diablo, next time. My time is worth more than the countless hours I spent chasing this down. I'd sell the AutoCal, except I might need it someday to return the car to its' OEM setting.
As he's said many times, NEVER complain publicly about his responses (forum posts, nor email wait time). He's small enough to pull some spiteful "ignore him for a few days" BS. I have no doubt he did that.
By the 3rd tune I was confident enough in the tunes to drive the car routinely. I never thought his tune would hurt the engine, but there were times I was sure we were running rich fuel mixtures. Better rich than lean. It was a long, protracted, exasperating process, but I a have no reservations in saying I'm pleased with the final outcome.
However, I'll never do it again. For the money involved ($750
), the experience was excruciatingly forgettable. I'll use ECS instead, or Diablo, next time. My time is worth more than the countless hours I spent chasing this down. I'd sell the AutoCal, except I might need it someday to return the car to its' OEM setting.As he's said many times, NEVER complain publicly about his responses (forum posts, nor email wait time). He's small enough to pull some spiteful "ignore him for a few days" BS. I have no doubt he did that.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Denver Colorado
^ It's interesting, most internet hot heads will be cool and calm and collected when talking to them in person, nice guys, even.
Some folks, however, lack that "be polite" gene and are a dick no matter what.
Some folks, however, lack that "be polite" gene and are a dick no matter what.
Last edited by joemosfet; Aug 20, 2016 at 11:50 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: TN
Have any of you guys looked at Livernois? I'm considering one of their tunes and based on reviews they seem to have incredible customer services. And looks like they are tuning the A8 with success.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cincinnati OH
Livernois has a solid reputation and everyone I know that has gone there for work has been completely satisfied.
Drifting
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From: Ossining New York
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Thank you David! Most appreciated!
No issues here after seven email tunes and data logs, sometimes he does get a little busy and calling him directly seems to work. The car runs super with his tunes and COW booster. Well worth it!!! I'm Dave Hardwick Chuck, you did my 2008 Z06 and soon my 2016 w/auto and then we will do the 2012 Avalanche. Hope this helps buddy.
I'm Dave Hardwick Chuck, you did my 2008 Z06 and soon my 2016 w/auto and then we will do the 2012 Avalanche. Hope this helps buddy.You will absolutely LOVE the Avalanche.... Call me when you're ready.
I'm only busy because everyone uses me.... It's not a bad thing..... It's a
good thing because you know you're not getting some bullshit quickie tune.
As you know, I spend LOTS OF TIME on / with each and every customer.
My stuff works when you want the best.
It's worth the wait.
Chuck CoW
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From: Ossining New York
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Thanks John!
Chuck has been tuning my Corvettes since 2008. Some were supercharged some were not. His service has been first rate. I'm in Texas and he is in New York yet he is always there when I need him and I've never had to wait for more than a day or two for any tune or update. I always recommend Chuck to all my friends.
Damn... Last I remember you were following me all over the country...
Every time I looked behind me... THERE YOU WERE!
Hope you're well, Have not seen you in a bit.
Chuck CoW