Tired of dropping $300-$400 for a tune - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GrinderSS · 03-01-2011, 12:29 AM

As I've modified my car over time, I've paid to tune my car time and again at a cost of $300-$400 per shot. I've paid close to $2K for tuning services to date. Since my Camaro is a toy and I'm always tweaking it, I'm thinking about buying the HP Tuner's tutorial from The Tuning School along with the software and doing it myself.

So, my question is has anyone bought the home course from The Tuning School, if so what is your impression? Is it worth the investment?

Atti2de · 03-01-2011, 12:34 AM

Wow the guy that does our tune will retune for free usually unless you add charger/turbos. Who does your tune?

SUX2BU · 03-01-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Atti2de

Wow the guy that does our tune will retune for free usually unless you add charger/turbos. Who does your tune?

Same here, even though i usually throw him $40 for his time.

Dangeruss · 03-01-2011, 12:57 AM

Man that sucks. I think there are a lot of tuners that tune for life, (mine does). I'd have a serious discussion with that guy or find somebody else. Good luck.

GrinderSS · 03-01-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Atti2de

Wow the guy that does our tune will retune for free usually unless you add charger/turbos. Who does your tune?

I've made changes before each tune, but nothing substantial enough to justify them charging $300.

Revo1 · 03-01-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dangeruss

Man that sucks. I think there are a lot of tuners that tune for life, (mine does). I'd have a serious discussion with that guy or find somebody else. Good luck.

This. You're gettin screwed my friend.

tom692010 · 03-01-2011, 08:25 AM

Post his buisness here so everyone knows NOT to go there.Geez.I have the Diablo and have a custom tune from Lew. He does retunes at no cost. Yeah your getting screwed big time.

RAYSRT8 · 03-01-2011, 08:31 AM

If you let Ted Jannetty Tune it and then buy your parts from him he will supply the tunes for the parts you added on for free. Ted's tunes are awesome!!

danhr · 03-01-2011, 08:44 AM

call the police

your tuner is screwing you in the butt without your consent!

The tuning school is alright. I read the e-book. I even have it printed out and in a binder somewhere in my house.

WadeWilson · 03-01-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by danhr

call the police

your tuner is screwing you in the butt without your consent!

The tuning school is alright. I read the e-book. I even have it printed out and in a binder somewhere in my house.

newmoon · 03-01-2011, 11:59 AM

He must be talking about dyno tunes, and not e-mail tunes

GrinderSS · 03-01-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

He must be talking about dyno tunes, and not e-mail tunes

Yes, they have all been dyno tunes.

Duke · 03-01-2011, 02:29 PM

All subsequent dyno tunes are free from my tuner and you can bet thhat all the other guys that commented about free retunes were refering to dyno tunes also.

I have to agree with danhr. Your tuner is taking a ride up your Hershey highway.

JANNETTYRACING · 03-01-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GrinderSS

As I've modified my car over time, I've paid to tune my car time and again at a cost of $300-$400 per shot. I've paid close to $2K for tuning services to date. Since my Camaro is a toy and I'm always tweaking it, I'm thinking about buying the HP Tuner's tutorial from The Tuning School along with the software and doing it myself.

So, my question is has anyone bought the home course from The Tuning School, if so what is your impression? Is it worth the investment?

This is Precisely why I run the Program I run, buy your parts from me and tunes for those parts are FREE.

This Helps out the Hobbyist Immensely and give them more money for Parts.

Tuning Takes Years to learn even with Proper Training and you MUST have and engine building background and understand the dynamics of an engine before you start tuning cars.

Ted.

03-01-2011, 12:29 AM	#1
GrinderSS Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 539 View My Garage	Tired of dropping $300-$400 for a tune As I've modified my car over time, I've paid to tune my car time and again at a cost of $300-$400 per shot. I've paid close to $2K for tuning services to date. Since my Camaro is a toy and I'm always tweaking it, I'm thinking about buying the HP Tuner's tutorial from The Tuning School along with the software and doing it myself. So, my question is has anyone bought the home course from The Tuning School, if so what is your impression? Is it worth the investment?

03-01-2011, 12:34 AM	#2
Atti2de Móderator Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,664 View My Garage	Wow the guy that does our tune will retune for free usually unless you add charger/turbos. Who does your tune? __________________ I'm not the one with the Atti2de problem it's everyone else that has a problem with my Atti2de!

03-01-2011, 08:31 AM	#8
RAYSRT8 Drives: 2011 Challenger SRT8 6.4L 392 Hemi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 778 View My Garage	If you let Ted Jannetty Tune it and then buy your parts from him he will supply the tunes for the parts you added on for free. Ted's tunes are awesome!! __________________ 2011 Stock 6.4L 392 Hemi Challenger Flowmaster American Thunder Series Cat Back Camaro parts for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152474

03-01-2011, 08:44 AM	#9
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	call the police your tuner is screwing you in the butt without your consent! The tuning school is alright. I read the e-book. I even have it printed out and in a binder somewhere in my house. __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

03-01-2011, 11:59 AM	#11
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	He must be talking about dyno tunes, and not e-mail tunes __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

03-01-2011, 12:57 AM	#4
Dangeruss Bayoucitymusclecars.com Drives: Camaro LSX Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 4,413 View My Garage	Man that sucks. I think there are a lot of tuners that tune for life, (mine does). I'd have a serious discussion with that guy or find somebody else. Good luck.

03-01-2011, 08:25 AM	#7
tom692010 Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 1,404	Post his buisness here so everyone knows NOT to go there.Geez.I have the Diablo and have a custom tune from Lew. He does retunes at no cost. Yeah your getting screwed big time.

03-01-2011, 02:29 PM	#13
Duke Drives: 2010 Red SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 476	All subsequent dyno tunes are free from my tuner and you can bet thhat all the other guys that commented about free retunes were refering to dyno tunes also. I have to agree with danhr. Your tuner is taking a ride up your Hershey highway.

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