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i got mine done at protek through chasers, cause chasers didnt have their tuning division set up at the time

ive gone back 3 times for touchups and its still knocking like a ****, i really cbf anymore, when i get some savings freed up im going to ben at racepace, no ****ing around and hopefully get a proper tune done with no hassle.

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Thank's for the input guys... Not sure if those having issues when the car was tune at Protek due to time constraint (hiring other's dyno cost more not to mention trying to fit in other's schedule) or just a matter of other factor.

I have seen some good results and some bad results from a lot of different workshops.

There are a lot of different prices out there for tunes - but it does generally seem that you often get what you pay for. My guess is generally where a quote is half the price of somewhere else you will be getting half the time spent on your tune.

Be an interesting thing to hear if people know exactly how many runs were done on their tunes? Usually the runs are logged sequentially. I'm pretty sure on my last dyno tune (which was after a significant set-up change admitidly) was finished on run #32.

I'm not saying every tune needs 32 runs to get it right cause I expect most basic re-tunes to need far less. But I'd hate to have my car tuned somewhere that a quote meant "as good as we can get it in 10 runs". I'd rather go somewhere that would take the extra time IF necessary (at my cost obviously) to finish it off completely. And that could be the difference between a pretty good tune and a great tune.

Golgo was serviced and tuned by Chasers last time.

Was good tune - more/smoother power delivery, but as like others - it knocks a bit when running 1.1bar. Turning the boost down a smidge settles this.

just take it to ice performance, never regret it

I will say that Ice is very good in the fact that if you ever have any issues with tunes etc they are more that happy to take a look at it for you at no cost. I have had some minor issues and Nige has been more than helpfull, went to the extend of letting me drop my car at his place and driving it down and back for me! Now thats service!! :(

Just wondering if there is anything that can be done for an automatic with stock computer.

My car gives shitty gas mileage, much more than i'd expect. Wondering if replacing the O2 sensor would help.

This might be the wrong thread to ask.

Also managed to stall the damn autobox this morning. Does it ever few months, coming to a stop sign.

And also been having ongoing issues, with warm starts. doesnt crank over, after a short drive/stop. eg, petrol station.

Since it is automatic, rules out PFC. Think you can only use piggyback fuel controllers, etc.

How do people tune a standard computer?

Been in similar situation. Check fuel filter first.

Drove to Adelaide to get Martin Donnon to dyno chipped std computer at Morpowa as he was the only one I could find to do it.

Car used half the amount of fuel on the trip back at double the pace:)

Since been told "Dr. Drift" does them also but cant comment on outcome.

It IS off topic, there's an article in latest HPI about beefing up an auto. you can trick the auto with an electronic shift kit which will make your auto runs like a manual. you then have to shift it out of drive, 3 , 2, 1 yourself. Better try grab the magazine and have a read, the article is quite informative.

It's not about how much time you have, it's about how much dedication you have.  Ice worked on my car till 5am on Sat morning and moved the car in at 8:30 in the morning.

And look at the results.

That is dedication...

Not everyone has a financial interest in the business....

:) interesting thread... everyone seems to have their own input but doesnt really seem to be an unbiased nor overly constructive type input... more "these guys did mine good so theyre the best"... roys at least has some proven input which is good allbeit completely off the original question.

the original question was, who HAS had theirs done at chasers... not where did u get urs done and how did it go.

its like watching lawyers trying to grab business from someone whos just been hit by a bus or something lol

There should be... MV Automatics in SA should be able to help you out.

http://www.atraonline.com.au/disp_members.cfm?state=SA

I only ment to ask, whether there is any benefit to taking the car to a (performance) shop that knows skylines inside and out. Will leave it be for now.

True :-)

No point for me making a paralel thread.... Genesis Tuning, Race Pace Tuning, etc... it'll be the same replies :-) But I've managed to get an idea from the responses and would aim for the best tuner. After all it's my baby's engine...

:) interesting thread... everyone seems to have their own input but doesnt really seem to be an unbiased nor overly constructive type input... more "these guys did mine good so theyre the best"... roys at least has some proven input which is good allbeit completely off the original question.

the original question was, who HAS had theirs done at chasers... not where did u get urs done and how did it go.

its like watching lawyers trying to grab business from someone whos just been hit by a bus or something lol

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