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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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Looking to get my car a/f check out and maybe retuned and up the boost.......


Anybody delt with......................

Straightline Performance????.....(cant remeber who I talk to but seemed really knowledgeable)

Finish Line Performance??????....(I called to talk to Dan and ome kid answer the phone and I dont feel comfortable with him for the ? I asked......I wanna feel confident in them and I didnt feel it from him on 3 different calls.....but thats just me)

Customer support needs to be there when your dealing with someones car


My car was already tuned by ECS and looking to get a little more,
Any info would be appreciated
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by turbogixxer
Looking to get my car a/f check out and maybe retuned and up the boost.......


Anybody delt with......................

Straightline Performance????.....(cant remeber who I talk to but seemed really knowledgeable)

Finish Line Performance??????....(I called to talk to Dan and ome kid answer the phone and I dont feel comfortable with him for the ? I asked......I wanna feel confident in them and I didnt feel it from him on 3 different calls.....but thats just me)

Customer support needs to be there when your dealing with someones car


My car was already tuned by ECS and looking to get a little more,
Any info would be appreciated
The person that you probably talked to at FLP is Tony, who actually isn't a kid and is a former tech. I've watched Dan tune at least 40-50 cars, including my own, which was originally tuned by someone else. In my opinion, he's one of the best tuners around. Everyone has their own preference and you have to choose who you feel the most comfortable with. Good luck!
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by DevilDog II
The person that you probably talked to at FLP is Tony, who actually isn't a kid and is a former tech. I've watched Dan tune at least 40-50 cars, including my own, which was originally tuned by someone else. In my opinion, he's one of the best tuners around. Everyone has their own preference and you have to choose who you feel the most comfortable with. Good luck!
Unless it was before Tony, I agree you will not find a better tech and tuner than Dan Bills at FLP, Good luck with the new power and boost.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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SLP or Brandon @ Fastune.
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Unless it was before Tony, I agree you will not find a better tech and tuner than Dan Bills at FLP, Good luck with the new power and boost.
Good point. I forgot about the other person.
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I strongly recommend Straightline Performance. The did my cam and tune. These guys are true car guys. Watching and listening to them, you almost get a feeling that this is their life's calling, not just a job. Great guys to deal with and quality work.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Thanks guys I am going in on tuesday..................
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