Dyno Tuning in CT?
08-09-2011, 09:05 PM
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Former Vendor
As said, I'm sure they do good work and are probly good guy's. Isn't about the people, just tuning experience on these cars.
08-09-2011, 09:23 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
It's great that your car runs good. I have multiple tunes from this shop and can show anyone that wants to see them. I would say that is what fuels my post. It's an opinion from facts we have.
As said, I'm sure they do good work and are probly good guy's. Isn't about the people, just tuning experience on these cars.
As said, I'm sure they do good work and are probly good guy's. Isn't about the people, just tuning experience on these cars.
08-10-2011, 05:03 PM
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Drifting
Just for the record the Corvette Center did not buy the used eastside dyno. They bought a new dynojet research dyno last year and installed it in a builiding across the street they bought for that purpose.
They did get some tuning software from east side and have been doing a substantial amount of LS tuning. The eastside dyno was bought by one of the NASCAR Truck teams.
Jason at the Corvette Center did do some tuning on my car, necessary because of the extensive mods we did, and he did a good job.
However, if you can manage to get to Slowhawks shop, in my opinion you will be working with the best of the best with regard to LS tuning- period.
They did get some tuning software from east side and have been doing a substantial amount of LS tuning. The eastside dyno was bought by one of the NASCAR Truck teams.
Jason at the Corvette Center did do some tuning on my car, necessary because of the extensive mods we did, and he did a good job.
However, if you can manage to get to Slowhawks shop, in my opinion you will be working with the best of the best with regard to LS tuning- period.
08-11-2011, 10:55 AM
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I have heard of past issues with most of the shops mentioned, including some who have responded to this thread.
Choosing a tuner can be a difficult task, because no one is perfect and mistakes can and will sometimes be made.
PM me if you want more info.
Choosing a tuner can be a difficult task, because no one is perfect and mistakes can and will sometimes be made.
PM me if you want more info.
08-11-2011, 11:42 AM
#27
Burning Brakes
Everyshop has a whoops moment. The key is how they rectify the problem and thier attitude when dealing with you.
08-11-2011, 12:00 PM
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We should not see a whoops moment when it comes to PCM calibration.
That is unacceptable.
Whoops moments can lead
Poor reliabilty and longevity of a motor
On the worst side a blown motor
attention to detail is important when tuning.
If your a professional shop and charge professional Money for this service you need to know what you are doing.
Whoops is not acceptable.
That is unacceptable.
Whoops moments can lead
Poor reliabilty and longevity of a motor
On the worst side a blown motor
attention to detail is important when tuning.
If your a professional shop and charge professional Money for this service you need to know what you are doing.
Whoops is not acceptable.
08-11-2011, 12:11 PM
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Burning Brakes
We should not see a whoops moment when it comes to PCM calibration.
That is unacceptable.
Whoops moments can lead
Poor reliabilty and longevity of a motor
On the worst side a blown motor
attention to detail is important when tuning.
If your a professional shop and charge professional Money for this service you need to know what you are doing.
Whoops is not acceptable.
That is unacceptable.
Whoops moments can lead
Poor reliabilty and longevity of a motor
On the worst side a blown motor
attention to detail is important when tuning.
If your a professional shop and charge professional Money for this service you need to know what you are doing.
Whoops is not acceptable.
It's basic odds. Saying its unacceptable does not change reality.
08-11-2011, 12:21 PM
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Even from mechanic/technician standpoint returning customers on a finished job is a loss.
Time is money for any shop.
Maybe it's just me, but I accept perfection only.
That's why I handle it my self.
Time is money for any shop.
Maybe it's just me, but I accept perfection only.
That's why I handle it my self.
08-11-2011, 03:08 PM
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Racer
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After much research on here and multiple other forums, talking to members and word of mouth I have decided to go with........Slowhawk.
It is a haul for me but from I have heard it is going to be worth the trip. Just from talking with the shop on the phone I can tell they are into the cars, know what they are talking about and didn't mind chatting and answering some of my questions.
So the appointment is made and I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you again for your help and all the discussion!
It is a haul for me but from I have heard it is going to be worth the trip. Just from talking with the shop on the phone I can tell they are into the cars, know what they are talking about and didn't mind chatting and answering some of my questions.
So the appointment is made and I'm looking forward to it.
Thank you again for your help and all the discussion!
08-11-2011, 03:09 PM
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Racer
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08-11-2011, 10:16 PM
#35
Former Vendor
We should not see a whoops moment when it comes to PCM calibration.
That is unacceptable.
Whoops moments can lead
Poor reliabilty and longevity of a motor
On the worst side a blown motor
attention to detail is important when tuning.
If your a professional shop and charge professional Money for this service you need to know what you are doing.
Whoops is not acceptable.
That is unacceptable.
Whoops moments can lead
Poor reliabilty and longevity of a motor
On the worst side a blown motor
attention to detail is important when tuning.
If your a professional shop and charge professional Money for this service you need to know what you are doing.
Whoops is not acceptable.
The $$ that is charged is not even close to enough as we should charge. I'd say the best tuners out there are the ones that started these cars 10+ years ago.Back then we had to get cars running with real crappy tuning software/logging and you learned alot of tricks which help today. The job of the tuner is to set the computer up so the computer can self adjust itself quicker and correctly to get the best performance/drivability(unless it's OLSD). There are many ways to tune for this that gets the same result. There is no 1 way to tune correctly.
I agree that whoops should never happen. Sad part is there are alot of "tuners" out there that do the whoops and think it's tottaly safe/correct.
08-12-2011, 12:03 AM
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There is no tuner that tunes all the cars perfect. Everybody can have issue's that they can not figure out. We've been tuning just LS based cars for over 10 years and i get stuck sometimes and have to make calls across the country to various shops asking if they have seen a problem. We get calls from other proffesional tuners too.
The $$ that is charged is not even close to enough as we should charge. I'd say the best tuners out there are the ones that started these cars 10+ years ago.Back then we had to get cars running with real crappy tuning software/logging and you learned alot of tricks which help today. The job of the tuner is to set the computer up so the computer can self adjust itself quicker and correctly to get the best performance/drivability(unless it's OLSD). There are many ways to tune for this that gets the same result. There is no 1 way to tune correctly.
I agree that whoops should never happen. Sad part is there are alot of "tuners" out there that do the whoops and think it's tottaly safe/correct.
The $$ that is charged is not even close to enough as we should charge. I'd say the best tuners out there are the ones that started these cars 10+ years ago.Back then we had to get cars running with real crappy tuning software/logging and you learned alot of tricks which help today. The job of the tuner is to set the computer up so the computer can self adjust itself quicker and correctly to get the best performance/drivability(unless it's OLSD). There are many ways to tune for this that gets the same result. There is no 1 way to tune correctly.
I agree that whoops should never happen. Sad part is there are alot of "tuners" out there that do the whoops and think it's tottaly safe/correct.
i have been through those wtf moments.
times like that im never ashamed of asking for help, but nothing wrong with figuring it out.
matter fact i love figuring out those problems, puts a smile on my face
i THINK the best tuners are the ones that continually feel the need to learn educate and grow.
sure 10 years experience cannot be replaced by no book or educational seminar.
but the right guy paying attention and thinking the whole time makes a hell of a difference.
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03-23-2014, 12:57 AM
#37
slowhawk
My car is a slowhawk now and get ready for my total review soon
03-23-2014, 01:42 PM
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Slowhawk did the tuning on my car. Cant say anything but good things about Don. My car is running better then ever. Saving up money to take it back to them for a super charger
04-06-2014, 12:54 AM
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mongillo
Slowhawk is the worst shop i ever delt with..look at my review in feedback section i do not recomend unless u want all the stress i went through.damage and i had to redo all his work
Mongillo is top notch his mechanics are top notch and very neat and great work ethics unlike slowhawk
Ed is hands down one of the best tuners i ever seen..amazing how much safe power he made over slowhawks quick and out tune...
Pro edge tuning and dont look back
Mongillo is top notch his mechanics are top notch and very neat and great work ethics unlike slowhawk
Ed is hands down one of the best tuners i ever seen..amazing how much safe power he made over slowhawks quick and out tune...
Pro edge tuning and dont look back
04-08-2014, 12:23 PM
#40
slowhack more like it
After i took my vette from him he caused so much damage..grease inside outside all over car along w metal chips..cut my dash ..big knick in drivers door he tried to touch up ..on and on..found lower crank bolts for dampner all looose..never even tightened when he swapped cam...he clearenced my lower control arms croked i had to redo terrible...everything they touched was a mess...i had no choice but to pull car..i have 5000.00 in damages and this is rediculous how a man can be on here thinking hes the best shop ...how unprofessional and a huge basher of other shops while i was there..
He even sent me a wrong email by mistake to me saying u can drop your car off but it will be irritating me and my mechanic ..wow...u really want this guy to work on your car while he takes 0 pride in his work
He even sent me a wrong email by mistake to me saying u can drop your car off but it will be irritating me and my mechanic ..wow...u really want this guy to work on your car while he takes 0 pride in his work
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