Author Topic: Martin Tune (Read 7185 times)

Houstice · « **on:** January 25, 2011, 07:40:57 AM »

Does anyone know and have any experience with the Martin tune?

I've seen it mentioned in some threads and am interested how it compares to the others.

Where is he located?

Thanks!!

snaponbob · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:18:27 AM »

If that is GMR, there are plenty of other choices including the supporting vendors.

Houstice · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:42:55 AM »

I don't know if it is GMR or not.

Just interested if it is a good tune or not.

I am in the process of having some things done on my car and am trying to find as much info as possible on who is out there.

snaponbob · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:06:43 AM »

Do a search on the Sky and Solstice forums. In the meanwhile, Wester's is a known excellent provider, and DDM does a great job as well. Lots of people like Werks and Trifecta as well.

Am I being too subtle !!!!!!!!!!???????????

Critterman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:14:06 AM »

Houstice - everyone has opinions about everything. I think you can gather our opinion on tunes and who we favor. (Just in case Bob didn't make it clear enough).

So you will have to make your own opinion on who you want to go with.

SKY888 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:23:15 AM »

lots of people dont like GMR, and his tune.

I personally have no issues with Martin, since all of my sales transactions with him went smooth. I had a slight issue with his product before, but he made sure to correct them.

Regarding tune, I had a couple of people complained about the tune. They were able to get more whp when another tuner tuned their cars.

I never tried GMR's tune, so I really can't say anything good/bad about it.

I only tried BSR and Wester tune before. They were ok.

I have my own tuner for my own set-up which I'm very happy with.

GMR is no longer active with the kappa community, so I personally would go with the current ACTIVE vendors/tuners that we have.

Houstice · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:33:14 AM »

Bob,

I was just asking a simple question , not expecting

.

I know about the Vendors , have purchased their products as well.

I was just curious about this tune as I have seen some mention of it on this forum.

I thank you anyway for input!!

Critterman,

Thank you for your input!! I appreciate it!!

Arabas · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:43:38 AM »

Houstice, i have never heard of the Martin tune, so i can't be much of a help...
what i could say though is that i would prefer to have a tune from someone who has tuned quite a few lnf's so that he has some experience and keeps on tuning these cars.
this will increase the possibilities of giving you a good tune.
i suppose it all depends on whether you want a canned tune (nothing against these) or a custom, and what extras/warranties you would like your tune to have.

have fun shopping Houstice and i hope someone here can advise you regarding the martin tune!!!

Houstice · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:53:53 AM »

Quote from: SKY888 on January 25, 2011, 10:23:15 AM

lots of people dont like GMR, and his tune.

I personally have no issues with Martin, since all of my sales transactions with him went smooth. I had a slight issue with his product before, but he made sure to correct them.

Regarding tune, I had a couple of people complained about the tune. They were able to get more whp when another tuner tuned their cars.

I never tried GMR's tune, so I really can't say anything good/bad about it.

I only tried BSR and Wester tune before. They were ok.

I have my own tuner for my own set-up which I'm very happy with.

GMR is no longer active with the kappa community, so I personally would go with the current ACTIVE vendors/tuners that we have.

Thanks for your response !

I will definetely go with one of established tuners. Just curios to this tune as I have never heard or read much about it.

I posted on this thread about some mods I am doing at the present:

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,3299.msg85356.html#msg85356

SKY888 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:58:34 AM »

Houstice...................Martin used to be VERY active with the kappa community....but slowly faded early last year.

He actually bought the Solstice Tjin Edition car from my friend Neil Tjin.

I thought that move will make him more active with the kappa community....but didn't.

I think Martin just got busy with other stuff. I know he has a restaurant or sumthing.

From what I heard from other kappa owners......its very hard to contact him email/phone.......especially when they already bought items from him thru his website.

Brazen17 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:58:45 AM »

If you want to keep warranty intact then GMPP tune is all there is. I have it and it is not a bad tune but there is definately more hp/tq to be had if you go after market. I am going to go with Trifecta soon. Good luck.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:06:44 AM »

From what I remember about the GMR tune, he basically copied one of the early tunes from Westers an started marketing it as his. Wester put an identifier in his tune and then found a GMR tune, scanned it and saw his identifier.

This is what everyone was trying to skirt around.

DaveOC · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:11:04 AM »

Here is the most recent information from Martin Scott:

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/news-gm-roadster-club-67019/index2.html

Additional information is here:

http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/f2/gm-roadster-37287/

Houstice · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:13:25 AM »

Thanks DEEPBLUEGXP,

I goofed on the quote

I will most definitely use one the main tuners. I was just curious as to the Martin tune.

Thanks for all the comments!!

Houstice · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:16:25 AM »

Quote from: Brazen17 on January 25, 2011, 10:58:45 AM

If you want to keep warranty intact then GMPP tune is all there is. I have it and it is not a bad tune but there is definately more hp/tq to be had if you go after market. I am going to go with Trifecta soon. Good luck.

Thanks for your response,

My SOL is a NA. I don't think I can use the GMPP tune.

Arabas · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:20:47 AM »

Quote from: Houstice on January 25, 2011, 11:16:25 AM

Thanks for your response,

My SOL is a NA. I don't think I can use the GMPP tune.

hmmm
since it is a N/A a tune will not add much power..
IMHO you should pay a visit to DDM..
SC or Turbo, your choice

SKY888 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:23:07 AM »

I think Houstice, already have plans of an engine build and a turbo kit..which he posted a few weeks back

Arabas · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:37:04 AM »

Quote from: SKY888 on January 25, 2011, 11:23:07 AM

I think Houstice, already have plans of an engine build and a turbo kit..which he posted a few weeks back

you are right Sky888

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,5854.0.html

i totally forgot about it...

kennysabarese · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:37:13 AM »

I would not use Martin's tune. Too many people have had problems. Tammy's Sky had massive issues with his tune. She had tons of codes throwing with it. Stay away.

spicy3480 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:51:35 PM »

All of the supporting vendors here that have tunes are awesome. I use Westers and am extremely happy and have had no issues with it. I know many others with the DDMWorks tune and some with the Trifecta tune and they are also getting great reviews. Any of those three would be great choices, and they support our forum here!

Houstice · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2011, 05:19:40 PM »

Quote from: DaveOC on January 25, 2011, 11:11:04 AM

Here is the most recent information from Martin Scott:

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/news-gm-roadster-club-67019/index2.html

Additional information is here:

http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/f2/gm-roadster-37287/

Thanks Dave for the info

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Author Topic: Martin Tune (Read 7185 times)