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89StangGT · 08-26-2011, 07:15 PM

Im trying to decide on what I want to do but can't make up my mind. Should I buy the Hp Tuner and get someone to tune it or have a shop that already has one tune it? If you have any suggestions ill always take them into consideration, thanks!

D Boogie C · 08-26-2011, 10:32 PM

How much are you looking to spend, and do you feel comfortable tunning yourself?

SvicksTc · 08-26-2011, 10:35 PM

Only thing is dont you have to buy "credits" or something and so many credits give you so many tunes?

TalonTsi97 · 08-26-2011, 10:36 PM

I'm not sure on the going rate of hp tuners but with as many people as i know who have had it i'd get it and give yourself free range to go anywhere or do whatever you need done.

dumpleRL · 08-27-2011, 01:02 AM

im in the same situation, if you are proficient at tuning you can make your money back in a few tunes

89StangGT · 08-27-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by D Boogie C

How much are you looking to spend, and do you feel comfortable tunning yourself?

Money isnt really a problem & i have no tuning experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvicksTc

Only thing is dont you have to buy "credits" or something and so many credits give you so many tunes?

Oh okay, the way LRA Motorsports explained it to i had to buy the tuning session and credits for the tuner.

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Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

I'm not sure on the going rate of hp tuners but with as many people as i know who have had it i'd get it and give yourself free range to go anywhere or do whatever you need done.

Hp Tuner is just about one of the only tuners im able to use since my cars a 98. Tuners for camaros are from 93-98 & 99-02, doesnt make much sense.

jpalamar · 08-27-2011, 09:59 PM

HP Tuners is $650... then you need WB O2. HP Tuners comes with enough credits to unlock 3-4 VINs. That is alot of money to spend for software to have someone else tune your car. Unless you want to learn to tune and plan on doing tons of mods... its probally a better idea to just take it to a shop to be tuned.

The learning curve is kinda crazy but the HP Tuners has a great forum to help you along the way as well.

Best advise I can give, don't tune other people's cars to make your money back... not worth the risk until your really good.

89StangGT · 08-29-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

HP Tuners is $650... then you need WB O2. HP Tuners comes with enough credits to unlock 3-4 VINs. That is alot of money to spend for software to have someone else tune your car. Unless you want to learn to tune and plan on doing tons of mods... its probally a better idea to just take it to a shop to be tuned.

The learning curve is kinda crazy but the HP Tuners has a great forum to help you along the way as well.

Best advise I can give, don't tune other people's cars to make your money back... not worth the risk until your really good.

i saw one that was $500 i believe. I also just plan on putting nitrous and other supporting mods in the future. I was interested in learning how to tune it, i just dont want to mess anything up.

SleeperGoat · 09-02-2011, 12:59 AM

It's not really something you wanna poke at unless you sit down with the manuel. I'd rather pay 200 bucks and have someone do it on a dyno.

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dumpleRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: coatesville PA Member #7734 My Ride: 2004 Saturn ION redline iTrader: (1)	im in the same situation, if you are proficient at tuning you can make your money back in a few tunes __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by dumpleRL; 08-27-2011 at 01:04 AM.

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SleeperGoat Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dolyestown-Pa Member #3339 My Ride: 84 Camaro/ 05 GTO iTrader: (0)	It's not really something you wanna poke at unless you sit down with the manuel. I'd rather pay 200 bucks and have someone do it on a dyno. __________________ formerly BlackZ05 05 Nissan 350z- Sold! 84 Camaro- Project from Hell car now Stripped an being Sanded.....Slowly no weekend life anymore 05 GTO - Push Button Performance w/ spooling action

08-26-2011, 10:32 PM	#2
D Boogie C Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: DuBois/State College, PA Member #21155 My Ride: 2006 cobalt ss/sc iTrader: (0)	How much are you looking to spend, and do you feel comfortable tunning yourself?

08-27-2011, 09:59 PM	#7
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	HP Tuners is $650... then you need WB O2. HP Tuners comes with enough credits to unlock 3-4 VINs. That is alot of money to spend for software to have someone else tune your car. Unless you want to learn to tune and plan on doing tons of mods... its probally a better idea to just take it to a shop to be tuned. The learning curve is kinda crazy but the HP Tuners has a great forum to help you along the way as well. Best advise I can give, don't tune other people's cars to make your money back... not worth the risk until your really good.

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