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Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« on: February 09, 2009, 05:53:50 PM »
I received an email from Lyndon today!!!. 

Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing is as follows.

Kappa Performance Supporting Members $495.00
Off the web regular price and for nonsupporting members $659.00
NASSOA Members price is still $495.00

Membership has it's privileges...
« Last Edit: February 09, 2009, 08:55:56 PM by DeepBlueGXP »

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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2009, 06:00:55 PM »
Yeah Mule!!!  I am heading down to Tilley in June....if you have any further discounts, be sure to post them before then lol!


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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2009, 06:06:37 PM »
Lyndon is in Arizona right now, just to damn cold in Can AH Dah.

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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2009, 06:57:55 PM »
He truly is smarter than I am.... we didn't even bother to go anywhere warm this year.  On the bright side, only 2 1/2 more months to go!
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2009, 08:29:24 PM »
Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing is as follows.

Kappa Performance Supporting Members $495.00
Off the web regular price and for nonsupporting members $659.00
NASSOA Members price is still $495.00

Membership has it's privileges...

See your PM please.
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2009, 08:54:53 PM »
I did and replied!!!

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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009, 09:16:33 PM »
Bob Buxbaum
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2009, 10:16:03 PM »
I received an email from Lyndon today!!!. 

Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing is as follows.

Kappa Performance Supporting Members $495.00
Off the web regular price and for nonsupporting members $659.00
NASSOA Members price is still $495.00

Membership has it's privileges...

 :huh: Hmmmm ... I *know* I've seen this somewhere before .... ;)
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2009, 11:03:34 PM »
Joe loaded the Wester's Race Tune into my 2007 GXP and I drove in home about 70 miles.  I wanted to share my impressions. 

In a word:  Holy crap!!  OK, that's two words.  I found it spun up a little quicker from a dead stop to 3,000 rpms.  Then, it started kicking like an army mule, as boost built to pin at 23 psi for as long as I could hang in, which was 6k+, and still far below the "new" redline.  I had to end the experiment as the other big gauge next to the tach started edging into dangerous territory.  There is a distinct surge of intense torque at around 4k that builds momentum very quickly.  Our cars are a bit porky (no offense but true), so they hold on to that momentum very well, and speed builds quickly. 

It appears that all "for your own good" nonsense has been sent home to mommy.  For once the driver is in placed in touch with the wild, unrestrained potential of the forced induction direct injection system.  It takes some getting used to, and all is not smooth and silky, particularly between shifts.  But the sound of the turbo whining as the tach needle buries itself past the stock redline, the building G forces slam you back into your seat, and you adjust the wheel ever so slightly to stay ahead of the body twist.  Well.  Let's just say its well worth the investment.  And despite the fact that I run the much reviled Fujitsa intake and I/C tubes, it threw no codes so far, in both WOT and quiet street driving modes.  Speaking of which, out of boost, the tune is virtually the same as stock.  Idle quality and low rpm operation and efficiency are unaffected.
 
BUT  -- I have noticed that the massive midrange torque reveals the shortcomings of the chassis and suspension for predictable and solid handling.  The minimal center section of the chassis and the weakness of the factory-supplied cookie sheet that passes for a cross frame brace requires one to dial in a little lefthand countersteer to compensate for the twist in the frame when the boost comes on hard at 3k on up.  The left hand rear wheel gets light or spins when hitting peak torque as the side in the direction of rotation digs in. 

This is OK and kind of fun in a straight line as the rear walks out and the LSD hooks again, but would not be so good rolling on throttle with the front wheels turned, hammering on to build speed out of a turn on the autox course or track, or even on the twisties on the street.  Also, there was noticeable squat as the torque started kicking, and dive on hard braking.  Bottom Line:  I think the Race Tune calls for chassis stiffening, and a racier suspension.  Strut tower brace, backbone, diff. brace, and a rear end brace at least.  Coilovers with a higher spring rate would help the squat and dive.

The performance enhancement with this tune is almost unbelieveably dramatic.  You will have to learn to drive your car all over.  While you are doing that, you will need to be careful and show some respect, as you cute little cruiser will be far less forgiving of dumb driving mistakes than before.  The cruiser becomes kind of a bruiser. Tires will surely not last as long, as you will spend considerable time at the limits of traction if you live in the power band of this tune.  Can't wait to test this in a closed course, timed event.  My helmet's off to you, Lyndon.
« Last Edit: February 09, 2009, 11:12:47 PM by Ben L »

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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2009, 12:31:16 AM »
He truly is smarter than I am.... we didn't even bother to go anywhere warm this year.  On the bright side, only 2 1/2 more months to go!
He is working on a project I will post more about later, here's a hint 200MPH.

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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2009, 02:43:56 AM »
CTS-V anyone??
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2009, 09:28:33 AM »
Great write-up Ben L.  Seems that you are in need of some DDM Works Products - Pro Beam, Shock Tower Brace, Back Bone...

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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2009, 12:01:41 PM »
As DeepBlueGXP stated, I will to.  Awsome review of the Wester's Garage Race Tune, Ben L.  Sounds like the drive home was memorable.  Thanks for the remarks and endorsement.  Sounds like another review may be necessary in the future.  Enjoy!
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2009, 03:45:54 PM »
Just to do a little quick calculation for everyone who is not a supporting member yet:

If you get the Westers Race Tune  :drag: and you are a member, you save $164.00   :woohoo:
To become a supporting memeber, it's only $20    :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c:
So, even if you're not a supporting member yet, give a twenty to the forum, and you still save $144 off the price of the tune.   :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

That's amazingly cheap!!  This should really drive up our supporting memberships, which is good for everyone.
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2009, 04:21:31 PM »
If anyone in the NY, NJ, etc. area purchases the tune, I will put it in your car for free without you having to purchase the HP Tuners software or send in your ECM.  Just shoot me a message.
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2009, 04:29:26 PM »
DITTO: If anyone in the VA, DC, MD area purchases the tune, I will put it in your car for free without you having to purchase the HP Tuners software or send in your ECM.  Just shoot me a message.

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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2009, 04:42:52 PM »
If anyone is my area with an HP tuner, I would appreciate..............ah nevermind.....the actual closest member to my location is actually Westers!  And I just noticed, I'm the farthest north member on the map....surely there is a prize for something like that???

I'm the Blue pin by the AB letters, and Westers is the Green pin just below me.
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2009, 07:20:47 PM »
Unfortunatly this forum didnt exist when i got my Westers tune.  I did though get a discount through NASSOA and I even got it cheaper than it is going for right now !!  but buying the westers tune for $495 + membership to the forum is WAY worth it!!

Westers gives FREE updates
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2009, 09:04:10 PM »
Someone , anyone : If I order this W .G . R . Tune do I have to get other Mods to make it work .Like bigger exhaust ,B O V   Back brace or anything else ? Help me
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2009, 09:06:41 PM »
No you dont.  You can get Westers tune on a completely stock vehicle.  Mods are not needed...unless of course you want to go faster, handle better, or sound meaner :)


If you choose to add mods at a later time you should talk to Westers about getting a tune update (free of course) in order to get the most out of the mods you just added.
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Re: Wester's Garage Race Tune Pricing for KP Supporting Members!!!
« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2009, 09:10:23 PM »
BEN L has it installed on a almost completely stock car.  He only has a fajita intake.  I had the tune on a stock car.  As I upgraded (only thing I have is the High Flow CAT from Solo and Magnaflow Exhaust), I've received updates.  Good thing for you is I have a HP Tuners and we can program your car without you sending in your ECM!!!

We just recommend the backbrace to help with the twist the car has.  DDM didn't come out with that idea until a year after I had the first westers tune.
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« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2009, 09:15:26 PM »
Deep   U  R reading my mind .just need a couple side plumbing Jobs to order it .only working 3 to 4 days a week lately
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« Reply #22 on: February 10, 2009, 10:48:32 PM »
Deep   U  R reading my mind .just need a couple side plumbing Jobs to order it .only working 3 to 4 days a week lately
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I see i see, well i hope everything turns out fine and that you find a lot of work! :)
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« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2009, 08:04:05 AM »
Fasttoy, do you have a master plumber license?  Maybe I can get you some side work.
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