Topic: Westers tune coming!

[Sly Bob]

The car runs great Steve. It's hard to understand the potential that this little engine has without experiencing it first hand.

I have sent three logs to Lyndon and with everyone Lyndon immediately sends back an updated tune to fine tune things. Other than the issue with the P0106 early on that Lyndon fixed early on with the next tune I haven't had any issues. I'm glad I didn't just send him my ECM to program as I would have missed out on the fine tuning and risked damage to the engine. I suppose anytime you tune outside of the factory parameters for the engine you risk damage but with a canned tune there's just too much risk. That's a chance I wasn't willing to take.

As I said, I can't believe the difference this has made. Remember that my car is an auto with upgraded (Michelin Pilot Super Sport) tires. I can now cruise at 40 miles an hour and wag the tail as I hit the throttle to get around something. It's an eye opening experience and one that makes you sit up and take notice. No day dreaming any longer when driving the beast.

Hopefully I don't have to change the rubber any time soon as I haven't had these tires long and yeah, it's not only fun, it's a religious experience!   

I sent Lyndon another log last night, We'll see what he comes up with this morning when he gets up. You guys out west like to sleep in.   

[Aspenrose]

I want today to be over, have first pass Wester's Tune to load up tonight!! 

[Sly Bob]

I want today to be over, have first pass Wester's Tune to load up tonight!! 

Awesome, keep us posted on the process Melanie.   

[Kelu]

You did the best choice going with Lyndon, I miss him as tuner since I installed a bigger turbo which requires custom dyno/street tune.

I still talk with him after 4 years but all I can do is to install his tunes to local Corvettes

Anyone interested in a full turbo kit tested and fine tuned? 

[Sly Bob]

Melanie, how's the tuning going?

[Aspenrose]

Melanie, how's the tuning going?

Tune loaded, took him out where I could open it up, hit the magic 25, first thing noticed is he is smoother, from the first start. Even the Solo exhaust sounded a bit mellower. Didn't break the tires loose, but then I didn't get the race tune, either that or the brand new Falkens stuck better than I'd seen so far. More play tomorrow on the way to work...may have to leave an hour earlier 

[Gentleman Jack]

Tune loaded, took him out where I could open it up, hit the magic 25, first thing noticed is he is smoother, from the first start. Even the Solo exhaust sounded a bit mellower. Didn't break the tires loose, but then I didn't get the race tune, either that or the brand new Falkens stuck better than I'd seen so far. More play tomorrow on the way to work...may have to leave an hour earlier 

Race tune?  Does Lyndon offer different tune levels? 

[Sly Bob]

There is a "custom tune" and a "race tune". I got the "race tune" on my car.

[Gentleman Jack]

What is the difference?  In the custom tune does he not push as hard?

[Sly Bob]

Check out what came in the mail the other day. 

[GXPinKC]

Bob, you have now reached the nirvana level!  Congrats and enjoy because you are in for instant gratification and tons of pure joy and the payback is knowing that even with the increased drivability the car is safer indeed because in an emergency you can get out of harms way.  What a hoot indeed!  :crazy

[Gentleman Jack]

Bob-
Contrary to popular opinion, the stickers do not add any horsepower.  They actually make the car slower.
They should only be installed in the toolbox in the garage.

[Sly Bob]

Added weight?     

[Sol Asylum]

And possibly air drag depending on where they are installed.

[Gentleman Jack]

Exactly!