Bringing Steve Kan Back
All of the skill that Steve brings to the table is a combination of Timing/Fuel/Experience etc. The SAFC just adjusts fuel, and not terribly well.
There are plenty of monkeys around here who can adjust just fuel.
I am doubtful that I will be able to make it to the July tune. I've got other issues to sort out before I can get it prepped and tuned.
I'll still try to get everything ready, but until then take me off the list.
I'll still try to get everything ready, but until then take me off the list.
Hate to say it, but my car won't be ready by then after what I've found the last couple days.
Is there anywhere that shows Steve schedule as far as tune days? I wouldn't mind traveling 500 miles to get his brain in my ecu.
Is there anywhere that shows Steve schedule as far as tune days? I wouldn't mind traveling 500 miles to get his brain in my ecu.
I just got my new site running. If anyone have tuning questions, scheduling, and FAQ on what to do prior to the tuning session. Please register yourself
It may be helpful if you guys would like to start posting in there.
http://www.kantuning.com/forum
It may be helpful if you guys would like to start posting in there.
http://www.kantuning.com/forum
I will need to know soon. So far, I have two deposits for the May tuning session (still holding on until I get all 5). You can view my calender on my website for an alternative date. I think I'm full until July though.
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Just my opinion.
Will you be tuning on Friday night for the May session?
I was really planning on the July date. It is already pretty late in the drift season, ( I should be able to catch maybe 1 event) and school for me starts in mid August. If we have to push it back, I guess there is nothing I can say. But how bout, we keep the July date (that is still 2 months away BTW) and then see where you stand. As I can see now we are almost over loaded for July, I can't see it being a problem getting another Steve Kan tuning group going for a later date also.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
March:
Guanco 1
Guanco 2
Guanco 3
Johgar Confirmed
June:
Eriksseven Confirmed
Chrisw80
Sethw
Dblboinger
Toomuch4you
ZeroriftConfirmed
Tweak
HsitkoConfirmed
Hsitko Confirmed
Z-beaterConfirmed
Cosmo105 Confirmed
afgmoto
Undecided:
Russianmob
Kevpel
Mazdatim
Sethw
Spandy
DriftN7
Guanco 1
Guanco 2
Guanco 3
Johgar Confirmed
June:
Eriksseven Confirmed
Chrisw80
Sethw
Dblboinger
Toomuch4you
ZeroriftConfirmed
Tweak
HsitkoConfirmed
Hsitko Confirmed
Z-beaterConfirmed
Cosmo105 Confirmed
afgmoto
Undecided:
Russianmob
Kevpel
Mazdatim
Sethw
Spandy
DriftN7
[QUOTE=z-beater;8140338]Sorry to hear Clayton.
Spandy, what is the issue?
QUOTE]
Time. I had to back track to fix some things that weren't quite right, so it's set me back.
I'm doing the rest of my build by myself as well, I want to learn how to do this and do it right rather than having help and not grasping the concept of things so next time a problem occurs, I can just fix it and be done with it. I really haven't had a problem so far, I just needed to grow the ***** to attack it head on.
Well, July date is still 3+months out, I was kinda jumping the gun out of frustration thinking I was never going to finish this with all that has gone wrong lately. But I'm going to hang on and see where I come out in a few weekends.
Edit: I wouldn't mind if the July date was pushed back as well. Doesn't matter because if I can't get this back on the road inside of 2 months then I wouldn't be making it anyday because I'm going to throw it over a cliff with myself inside of it. :lol
I just saw someone else asking so I figured I'd chime in and say either or is okay with me.
Spandy, what is the issue?
QUOTE]
Time. I had to back track to fix some things that weren't quite right, so it's set me back.
I'm doing the rest of my build by myself as well, I want to learn how to do this and do it right rather than having help and not grasping the concept of things so next time a problem occurs, I can just fix it and be done with it. I really haven't had a problem so far, I just needed to grow the ***** to attack it head on.
Well, July date is still 3+months out, I was kinda jumping the gun out of frustration thinking I was never going to finish this with all that has gone wrong lately. But I'm going to hang on and see where I come out in a few weekends.
Edit: I wouldn't mind if the July date was pushed back as well. Doesn't matter because if I can't get this back on the road inside of 2 months then I wouldn't be making it anyday because I'm going to throw it over a cliff with myself inside of it. :lol
I just saw someone else asking so I figured I'd chime in and say either or is okay with me.
Last edited by spandy; Apr 30, 2008 at 12:14 AM.
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DriftN7 glad to see you're back on the road. How is that clutch treating you?
I was wondering what EMS you got? If you don't have one there is really no reason to get tuned, as there is nothing to tune.
I was wondering what EMS you got? If you don't have one there is really no reason to get tuned, as there is nothing to tune.
Here is the most updated list. Ok, let's play it by ear. Keep me updated as things progress.
Weekend of May 31st:
Guanco 1Confirmed
Guanco 2Confirmed
Johgar Confirmed
Cosmo105 Confirmed
Poorboy Confirmed
Eriksseven Confirmed
SethwConfirmed
Weekend of July 26th:
Chrisw80Confirmed
Dblboinger
Toomuch4youConfirmed
ZeroriftConfirmed
Tweak Confirmed
HsitkoConfirmed
Hsitko Confirmed
Z-beaterConfirmed
afgmoto
Undecided:
Russianmob
Kevpel
Mazdatim
Spandy
DriftN7
Weekend of May 31st:
Guanco 1Confirmed
Guanco 2Confirmed
Johgar Confirmed
Cosmo105 Confirmed
Poorboy Confirmed
Eriksseven Confirmed
SethwConfirmed
Weekend of July 26th:
Chrisw80Confirmed
Dblboinger
Toomuch4youConfirmed
ZeroriftConfirmed
Tweak Confirmed
HsitkoConfirmed
Hsitko Confirmed
Z-beaterConfirmed
afgmoto
Undecided:
Russianmob
Kevpel
Mazdatim
Spandy
DriftN7
Hey Tweak, my clutch will be here today or tomorrow, and I plan on having a new turbo and I think Im going to get the Apexi Neo. I was wondering when the next time you will ne in town, to check out my excessive boost problem?
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Can't wait to get back to Yakima and try to figure out your boost problem, I have been trying to figure it out in my head since I first heard of it!

If you would like to get a standlone for pretty cheap, I can recommend a haltech e6k or if you have some free time and enjoy doing some soldering maybe even a megasquirt (but I don't like em that much). I think one of the main advantages of a standalone is getting rid of your old hard brittle stock wireing harness. My last engine died from an injector wire on the stock brittle harness breaking off. Pissed me off. I REALLY think that a Rtec 2.0/1 would be a perfect upgrade for you! Pretty cheap, but keeps the stock wireing harness if you still trust yours. That would actually be worth having Steve Kan tuning also. Still a slight overkill though.
Last edited by TweakGames; Apr 30, 2008 at 10:40 PM.
as far as may 31st for me.. I'll be talking to rob at pineapple about the possibility of the engine being done.. The car I was to have tuned, lost compression. So we have a minor set back.. not sure on may31st now.. but I'll find out tomarrow..
what would slightly be an overkill?
Sorry to bring the bad news, but having Steve tune a piggy pack, such as the Apexi Neo is a complete waste of money. It's a great thing when you just want to add a little fuel or run slightly larger non-stock injectors, but it is by all means NOT a standlone. You will still have no timing, injector trims, or anything nice like that. I mean do what you want, but I REALLY suggest just saving the money you would spend on a Steve Kan tune and get some other nice parts like a roll cage or money for a rebuild. With a wideband and decent EGT I think you could tune the Neo very well all by yourself.
Can't wait to get back to Yakima and try to figure out your boost problem, I have been trying to figure it out in my head since I first heard of it!
If you would like to get a standlone for pretty cheap, I can recommend a haltech e6k or if you have some free time and enjoy doing some soldering maybe even a megasquirt (but I don't like em that much). I think one of the main advantages of a standalone is getting rid of your old hard brittle stock wireing harness. My last engine died from an injector wire on the stock brittle harness breaking off. Pissed me off. I REALLY think that a Rtec 2.0/1 would be a perfect upgrade for you! Pretty cheap, but keeps the stock wireing harness if you still trust yours. That would actually be worth having Steve Kan tuning also. Still a slight overkill though.
Can't wait to get back to Yakima and try to figure out your boost problem, I have been trying to figure it out in my head since I first heard of it!

If you would like to get a standlone for pretty cheap, I can recommend a haltech e6k or if you have some free time and enjoy doing some soldering maybe even a megasquirt (but I don't like em that much). I think one of the main advantages of a standalone is getting rid of your old hard brittle stock wireing harness. My last engine died from an injector wire on the stock brittle harness breaking off. Pissed me off. I REALLY think that a Rtec 2.0/1 would be a perfect upgrade for you! Pretty cheap, but keeps the stock wireing harness if you still trust yours. That would actually be worth having Steve Kan tuning also. Still a slight overkill though.
One more for the road.
Weekend of May 31st:
Guanco 1Confirmed
Guanco 2Confirmed
Johgar Confirmed
Cosmo105 Confirmed
Poorboy Confirmed
Eriksseven Confirmed
SethwConfirmed
Weekend of July 26th:
Dblboinger
Toomuch4youConfirmed
ZeroriftConfirmed
Tweak Confirmed
HsitkoConfirmed
Hsitko Confirmed
Z-beaterConfirmed
afgmoto
Undecided:
Russianmob
Kevpel
Mazdatim
Spandy
DriftN7
Astrochild
Weekend of May 31st:
Guanco 1Confirmed
Guanco 2Confirmed
Johgar Confirmed
Cosmo105 Confirmed
Poorboy Confirmed
Eriksseven Confirmed
SethwConfirmed
Weekend of July 26th:
Dblboinger
Toomuch4youConfirmed
ZeroriftConfirmed
Tweak Confirmed
HsitkoConfirmed
Hsitko Confirmed
Z-beaterConfirmed
afgmoto
Undecided:
Russianmob
Kevpel
Mazdatim
Spandy
DriftN7
Astrochild
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,897
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From: Renton/Bellevue/Seattle WA
Having Steve tune an rtec would be just a little overkill but there would still be a reason to. Im sure you would notice a big difference with him tuning an rtec compared to a neo. I say its still a little overkil because its still not a real powerful standalone but still capable of putting down some good power. It does control timing and such so thats good.



