Spring Tuning Session (Edmonton,Alberta)

[redmethods]

Hey guys/girls,
Is anyone intrested in getting someone up for a tune session next spring (May)?

I'm looking at bring up a high quality tuner to tune my car high boost & to get the most out of it.

I've been talking to a few of best tuners in North America. Justin Nenni from Tuning Concepts & Mike From Insane speed about making a visit to Edmonton to do some tuning for next spring (May).

Justin nenni from Tuning Concepts tunes many of the worlds fastest supra's & many more of the high end car like the Lambo TT Gallardo Ford GT TT & etc
Tuning Concepts is certified in the following units: http://www.tuningconcepts.com/
(AEM EMS,) HKS VPRO, Motec, Haltech, SDS,etc…

Mike from Insane speed also tunes a lot of supra's. also just like Justin, Mike tunes a lot of Lambo TT Gallardo Ford GT TT & etc. Also mike/ InsaneSpeed tune a lot of Red Line time attack cars.
Insane Speed is certified in the following units: http://insanespeed.net/
HKS VPRO, Pectel, MoTec, AEM..etc.



I need to know how many people are interested. Cost depends on numbers.

Tuning Costs are going to be around $900 - $1200 a day. Plus travel expenses which depends on how many days of tuning. Example, for two cars the cost would be around $1,350 each total which is for a two day visit. For 4 cars the cost drops by a few hundred $s. For 6 people the cost drops a little less etc. This gives you an idea.
Also there will be added cost of the Dyno (I'm working on getting a deal on Dyno time.)

Important
Rad (Radride) & I are the only ones dead set on doing this. There are a few others on the fence, but not 100%
Everyone is more then welcome to get in on this.
But, not to sound rude, with talking to the tuner over the last few days, your car has to be ready to go. The tuner doesn't want to be rewiring your car or doing major repairs. Its in everyones best interest that he doesn't have to deal with basket case cars. You have to remember that any repairs that are required are on your cost which includes the tuners time and dyno. That can add up very quickly.

Also when I go to lock down a date, which will be around March, I'll be asking for a non refundable deposit (around $100). This is to ensure that you are 100% committed & not going to back out of it & leave me & others covering the extra cost.

So if this is something you are looking to get involved with & is looking to get the most out of your car, let myself know or if you just have any questions.

Thanks,
Toby



-Edit - Approved by Rage2

[JAYMEZ]

:thumbsup:

[Maxt]

Good luck with it.. Years ago I had a 20 year veteran tuner from Japan willing to come and tune anything from Skylines to Panteras to Porsches. It hardly generated any interest even at a bargain price.
You guys might just end up doing what Soloracer did and put the whole cost just to get it done.

[T-Dubbs]

why bring tuner in?
Reg Reimer(RCTS) is one of the best around......pending on application

If it is for your supra, i think it would be a waste of money to fly someone in.
Reg's Cars speak for themselves
and if Reg cannot tune it, i think Toma could probly figure it out.

[crazyrx7]

Originally posted by T-Dubbs
why bring tuner in?
Reg Reimer(RCTS) is one of the best around......pending on application

If it is for your supra, i think it would be a waste of money to fly someone in.
Reg's Cars speak for themselves
and if Reg cannot tune it, i think Toma could probly figure it out.

Toby has made up his mind regarding this issue. Reg and Toma are great but we want someone that has a bit more experience, open mindness and versatility when it comes to tuning high HP cars especially supra’s. We are just looking and giving people a chance to have their cars tuned by a well known tuner. If no one else comes in on this deal, Toby and I are still going ahead with it. When this happens there isn’t going to be a open dyno session so people can hang out and watch. It will be a closed session to only the people that paid.

R.K.

[T-Dubbs]

:nut:
more expirence?
lol
whatever you say

[Sorath]

i'd be interested pending, if i can get some shit sorted out before then

[crazyrx7]

Originally posted by T-Dubbs
:nut:
more expirence?
lol
whatever you say

That's what I said wasn't it?

R.K.

[Revhard]

This is interesting. I have heard many times that Reg was all over tuning 2jz's. I did not google these names, nor have I heard of them.
Can you post some links to cars these guys have tuned? They must have a few records under their belt for drag passes, or standing mile/ top speed?

[Ymerej472008]

Originally posted by crazyrx7


Reg and Toma are great but we want someone that has a bit more experience, open mindness and versatility when it comes to tuning high HP cars especially supra’s. We are just looking and giving people a chance to have their cars tuned by a well known tuner.

Have you looked into what these two people are capable of? Have you

done your research into what they offer vs. "said" tuner above? Do you

understand their level of knowledge and education when it comes to

HIGH HP cars? IMO and many here on Beyond's Im sure, anybody who

has International recognition is more "experienced and versatile" than you

think...Im just saying maybe you should take an honest look into what this

city and these 2 guys in particular have to bring to the table before spending all that money? :dunno:

Im curious to see how it all turns out though, sounds interesting!

ex. "Tomaktuned" Derek P's Mustang...7second 1/4mile car
ex. RCTS created the World's FIRST Twin charged Lotus...

Neither of which are an "easy" or "budget" oriented feat...

[crazyrx7]

Originally posted by Ymerej472008


Have you looked into what these two people are capable of? Have you

done your research into what they offer vs. "said" tuner above? Do you

understand their level of knowledge and education when it comes to

HIGH HP cars? IMO and many here on Beyond's Im sure, anybody who

has International recognition is more "experienced and versatile" than you

think...Im just saying maybe you should take an honest look into what this

city and these 2 guys in particular have to bring to the table before spending all that money? :dunno:

Im curious to see how it all turns out though, sounds interesting!

ex. "Tomaktuned" Derek P's Mustang...7second 1/4mile car
ex. RCTS created the World's FIRST Twin charged Lotus...

Neither of which are an "easy" or "budget" oriented feat...

I have known Reg for a very long time. Probably 8-9 years now. I know he knows his stuff but he likes his V-Pro and nothing else. Sure he can tune "other" ecu's but he would prefer not to. He didn't like my AEM and wanted me to buy a V-Pro from him. Instead I sourced out someone that can tune the AEM and that was Cam at Lightspeed. He has exclusively been tuning my supra for the past 3 years.

Toby wants someone else to tune his car plain and simple. Not taking anything away from the local guys but these guys from the states see a lot more supra's than here. In Canada there were what 250 ever sold. In the US there was over 10000 sold. So I want to see how "good" these guys are and what they can do in terms of tuning. So why not.

R.K.

[962 kid]

Originally posted by crazyrx7


I have known Reg for a very long time. Probably 8-9 years now. I know he knows his stuff but he likes his V-Pro and nothing else. Sure he can tune "other" ecu's but he would prefer not to. He didn't like my AEM and wanted me to buy a V-Pro from him. Instead I sourced out someone that can tune the AEM and that was Cam at Lightspeed. He has exclusively been tuning my supra for the past 3 years.


If you're using Cam @ Lightspeed for your tuning, it's no wonder you want to fly someone across the world. Reg will tune anything from Pectel to Power FC to Megasquirt, he's just most comfortable with HKS; every tuner has a favorite EMS.

[rizfarmer]

im going to need a tune in the spring; i think you'd have better luck if you came down to calgary though (with most of beyond being in Calgary; plus his travel expenses would be a little less. I'm interested for sure. You'll have to give me more details as teh date approaches

[redmethods]

Originally posted by Ymerej472008


Have you looked into what these two people are capable of? Have you

done your research into what they offer vs. "said" tuner above? Do you

understand their level of knowledge and education when it comes to

HIGH HP cars? IMO and many here on Beyond'ss Im sure, anybody who

has International recognition is more "experienced and versatile" than you

think...Im just saying maybe you should take an honest look into what this

city and these 2 guys in particular have to bring to the table before spending all that money? :dunno:

Im curious to see how it all turns out though, sounds interesting!

ex. "Tomaktuned" Derek P's Mustang...7second 1/4mile car
ex. RCTS created the World's FIRST Twin charged Lotus...

Neither of which are an "easy" or "budget" oriented feat...


I've been on supraforums for a long time now & I have been following these tuners for a long time, also seeing how they developing some of the other supra owners. Then those people selling their supra & moving on to other great cars (Viper tt, 997's Lambo tt & Ford GTTT). But the owners still using the same tuners that help them tune their old cars.

I think some of the videos & articles speaks for them self.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDn70FtCpjs&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLmfapMS4XI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au4aRoQidiA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvoHQCh1td8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdD9F7Lo9Y8
http://www.importtuner.com/features/impp_1010_5_greatest_toyota_supras/index.html

Mike Angel (insane speed)
http://www.importtuner.com/features/impp_1010_1991_acura_nsx/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/user/BoostAssasin
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/redmethods/084_CoverB.jpghttp://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/redmethods/sema174.jpghttp://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/redmethods/sema175.jpg
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/redmethods/sema-4.jpg
Mike Angel (when with Factor X)
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0604_turp_acura_nsx/index.html
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0705_turp_1993_acura_nsx/index.html
http://www.lvracingscene.com/forum/showthread.php?79954-VWR-MIKE-ANGEL-GT47-80-Stock-longBlock-2JayZ

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/features/htup_1009_2004_honda_s2000/bolts_and_washers.html


Here are just a few thing I found. Don't look to bad if I might say.

Toby

[Myz]

Guys,:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
This was meant to be a thread inviting you to get in on this if you have the money, the need & the car to warrant this sort of tuning.
It ISN'T a thread to debate what local tuners can & cannot do, or even worse, to pass on your negative comments about other tuners

If you're using Cam @ Lightspeed for your tuning, it's no wonder you want to fly someone across the world

Personally, I'm not sure what any of the local tuners CAN/CANNOT do & i'll soon find out when my track car needs a tune. :confused:
To elaborate on the uncertainty of tuning here in Canada, I've even contemplated flying my tuner in from SA to tune my track car. Only time will tell.

I'm sure Redmethods & his buddy have done their homework & they can justify flying somebody in to tune their cars.
If they can afford to do it, who are we to judge how wise they're being by flying a tuner in???

So cmon guys, drop the debates & either get in or get out cos all you're doing is tainting these guys good efforts!:hijack:

[Toma]

Originally posted by Ymerej472008


Have you looked into what these two people are capable of? Have you

done your research into what they offer vs. "said" tuner above? Do you

understand their level of knowledge and education when it comes to

HIGH HP cars? IMO and many here on Beyond's Im sure, anybody who

has International recognition is more "experienced and versatile" than you

think...Im just saying maybe you should take an honest look into what this

city and these 2 guys in particular have to bring to the table before spending all that money? :dunno:

Im curious to see how it all turns out though, sounds interesting!

ex. "Tomaktuned" Derek P's Mustang...7second 1/4mile car
ex. RCTS created the World's FIRST Twin charged Lotus...

Neither of which are an "easy" or "budget" oriented feat...
Thanks for the words.... but having said that...

Even though Toby's tune is trivial for pretty well anyone, if they can afford it, bring em in!

I've hosted quite a few "out of town tuners" in my time, and its a change, and fun. Most the far off tuners get along, exchange info (not comeptition for each other really), and often leads to networking. I've rubbed elbows with some of the best (and sometimes beat them at the track ) , and it gives me satisfatcion because WE ARE in Canada, and we dont work 6 months of the year, and lets face it, most the local cars are slow and "low budget" compared to our American counterparts.....

It certainly doesn't mean these guys are any better than the local talent, but the industry is about choice and the internet "hype" lol. It's not offensive to anyone locally cause to judge what a good tuner is, you would have to be a good tuner yourself, so I don't see an issue.

If your tuner prefers a load bearing dyno like the DD450DS (analog model), I'd be down to host.

[redmethods]

Check out latest issues of Dsport Magazine for a example of another car tune from one of the tuners that Rad & I are going with. (Mikey of Insane Speed)

I seen this car when I was in Vegas for a Supra meet. A very nice example of a good build & a person that nows what he wants.

http://www.dragsport.com/issue/2011/0111_cover_story.shtml

http://www.dragsport.com/issue/2011/images/0111/supra-1.jpg

http://www.dragsport.com/issue/2011/images/0111/supra-2.jpg

http://www.dragsport.com/issue/2011/images/0111/supra-4.jpg

http://www.dragsport.com/issue/2011/images/0111/supra-5.jpg

http://www.dragsport.com/issue/2011/images/0111/supra-6.jpg

[redmethods]

Originally posted by Sorath
i'd be interested pending, if i can get some shit sorted out before then

Are you the one that is build the big turbo skyline? If so :clap:

[Sorath]

not really that big.... haha just have to get my cams, injectors and meth kit installed, should be able to make it, that being said, the car is stuck in my garage with snow around my whole complex

Toby are any of these tuners familiar with autronic? I guess it doesn't really matter because its pretty similar to other ems'

anyone gonna be tuning with race fuel?

[redmethods]

Originally posted by Sorath
not really that big.... haha just have to get my cams, injectors and meth kit installed, should be able to make it, that being said, the car is stuck in my garage with snow around my whole complex

Toby are any of these tuners familiar with autronic? I guess it doesn't really matter because its pretty similar to other ems'

anyone gonna be tuning with race fuel?

I'll be doing a race gas tune. The hole reason i'm bring someone up, is for a race gas tune & to help set up the 2step/ launch control.

Also I believe Justin Nenni does autronic, well that is what his web site is saying.

I hope you can make it.

Toby

[redmethods]

A little update:
Dates are not 100% yet. But I'm looking at May (5-7) May (18-20). 2011
Hope this helps the few people that are on the fence.

[skylinegtr20]

I Might be interested, Ive got a GTR with a fresh rebuild. I have a vpro 3.3 and the AFK system. I just want a base tune though, Something to safely break in the motor. There wouldn't be any fine tuning so it wouldn't take very long. What would be the rough cost of that? I can PM the specs if needed

[redmethods]

Originally posted by skylinegtr20
I Might be interested, Ive got a GTR with a fresh rebuild. I have a vpro 3.3 and the AFK system. I just want a base tune though, Something to safely break in the motor. There wouldn't be any fine tuning so it wouldn't take very long. What would be the rough cost of that? I can PM the specs if needed

Ya hit me up with a PM.

[redmethods]

OK boys & girls. I talk to the tuner today (Justin Nenni, Tuning Concepts) & we are set for the first week in May 4-7. All depends on how many cars we get. Looking for around 4 or 5 cars.

So the dates will be May 4-7.
Therefore if you want in. Please let me know ahead of time as, I'll be asking for a non refundable deposit. So don't wait to long.


Also, I want a detail list of what you have done & what you are running for a standalone/EMS. So I can past on any info to the tuner ahead of time.
PM me the details.

If you have any more questions about the tuner or the dates, etc. PM your phone or I'll sent you mine & I'll try to answer them or I'll forward them to the tuner.

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=322347&perpage=20&highlight=&pagenumber=1More More info...

Thanks,
Toby

[redmethods]

Lets start a list of people that are 100% committed and given a deposit:

1. Toby
2. Rad
3.
4.
5.



Anyone interest, PM for more Details.
Toby

[JZS_147]

Originally posted by T-Dubbs
why bring tuner in?
Reg Reimer(RCTS) is one of the best around......pending on application

If it is for your supra, i think it would be a waste of money to fly someone in.
Reg's Cars speak for themselves
and if Reg cannot tune it, i think Toma could probly figure it out.

At the end of the day it's his car, and he can have whoever he wants tune it!!

Good luck with the Spring Tuning Session, and I hope to see some big power out of those beasts!


J

[JZS_147]

Also, Toma cannot tune HKS Vpro.

RCTS is the only HKS Pro Dealer in Canada, therefore, the only ones that can tune the Vpro.

[redmethods]

Lets start a list of people that are 100% committed and given a deposit:

1. Toby
2. Rad
3. Adam
4. Brandon
5. Ben



Anyone interest, PM for more Details.
Toby

[redmethods]

Big thanks to Neil, Steve, Jason & the other guys @ HORSEPOWER SOLUTIONS (Edmonton). They let us take over their shop & really came through for us.

Justin Nenni from Tuning Concepts came up from Texas to help tune a few imports. Justin was a very nice & down to earth guy. He was up to staying as late as possible for getting the job done. And everyone came away very happy. This was the best bang for ones buck


My car:
580 on pump @ 18psi
751 on C16 @ 29psi

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk225/redmethods/fd9f58ca.jpg

The other cars:
94 supra 670hp pump/meth
2010 GTR 550hp on pump
JDM Toyota soarer 585hp on pump
89 Supra 369hp before the turbo pack it in.

[crazyrx7]

That was definitely worth the money for sure. All I know is that if I was Toby I would be absolutely pissed off at the shop that orginally worked on the car. It took us 10 min to fix the problems after we had to trouble shoot for an hour. With a smoke machine it would of taken 5 min.

First off the HKS boost controller was installed incorrectly. There was a massive boost leak at the inlet to the intercooler. Those things should of been caught. No wonder the car only made 500hp at 17 psi and they didn’t want to tune it anymore nor did they want to do a race gas tune.

R.K.