Bay Area: Steve Kan Tuning - Mid/Late February '13!!!
 

I know Chris used to handle these but he hasn't been online in a while. I need a tune myself so I've taken the liberty of contacting Steve and am volunteering to set this up.

After talking with Steve, he needs deposits paid and confirmed at least 4 weeks in advance before he flies out here to tune. So in an effort to get this going ASAP, and for those that are still waiting on a tune, we need at least 5 people on the list.

If you'd like for Steve to fly out and tune around the Mid to Late February timeframe, I need a $200 non-refundable deposit. PM me for payment!! I can take PayPal or you can pay me in person if you're local (I'm in Hayward).

1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC
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The faster we can get 5 people with deposits down, the faster Steve can fly out and tune!!

Actual tuning prices vary depending on what you need done and your engine's configuration. They should start from around $350-$400. Steve said he might use Tech3 again in San Jose as the venue for the tuning, but it may be TBD.

-Eric

Can he tune Rtek?

I'm thinking of getting things together in AZ if we get enough interests here. How much is he usually expecting to earn per visit? and where is he located? does he have a shop with dyno to which I can just tow my car?

I can check to see, is this for your RX-8 buddy? I was hoping there'd be more interest from "typical" (i.e. PowerFC) RX-7's looking to get tuned by now to fill up some slots.

He's in Texas, probably wouldn't be a bad idea to just tow it to his shop since you're in AZ. 1421 N. Cowan Ave. Lewisville, TX 75057

If this falls through, I'll probably just tow my car to SoCal... maybe to Nelson @ RRR for tuning.

I'm down, but I need to put my BNR's and manifold on, emissions block off kit, BOV, HKS twin power, and swap out the trans for a good one. If we are leaning more toward mid to late feb, that works for me

LMK

thanks!

I also know of at least two other people that may be down, possibly more

Also, I am an FD / Power FC

Hopefully we can make the Mid-to-late February target goal. Steve needs at least 4 weeks in advance, plus a couple more weeks to really iron out the remaining logistics.

If I can secure 5 deposits by Mid January, I think we will be on track. I will add you to the list...

1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC / Single
2. Tournapart - FD / PowerFC / BNRs
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I'm down - been waiting for a year already :(

Please PM me on payment details.

BTW, does anyone have Chris's new contact info?? He still owes me the full amount for a tune that has not yet been scheduled. I know at least one other forum member is in the same situation as I am.

^ PMed... If anyone else is interested, please PM me ASAP to get your deposits in so we can get the ball rolling on this. No 5 deposits, no local Steve Kan tune!

It's for me. Possibly one other FC JermsBoo as he has the same system. None of my RX8 buddies have tuneable ECUs. Plus I have 4 now. :) You must have been thinking of Daniel or Julian though.

One deposit received!!

3 more are needed and we can get this ball rolling, who needs a tune?!?!?!


1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
2. Tournapart - FD / PowerFC / BNRs
3. fdware - FD / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
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interested & PM'd.

What's the deal with the deposit?

1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
2. Tournapart - FD / PowerFC / BNRs
3. fdware - FD / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
4. killjoy7
5. tnn - FD / PowerFC / Twin99

pm me for paypal please. I'll deposit by end of this week.

Replied, please let me know if you are able to secure your deposit and slot.

PM'd, thanks.


Tournapart, are you still interested in this tune? If so, PM me for deposit info.

Another deposit in... 2 more to go!

1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
2. Tournapart - FD / PowerFC / BNRs
3. fdware - FD / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
4. killjoy7
5. tnn - FD / PowerFC / Twin99 (Deposit Paid!)

4. killjoy7

here's my info:

4. killjoy7 - FD / PowerFC-Datalogit / Stage 3 BNR's

1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
2. Tournapart - FD / PowerFC / BNRs
3. fdware - FD / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
4. killjoy7 - FD / PowerFC-Datalogit / Stage 3 BNR's (Deposit Paid!)
5. tnn - FD / PowerFC / Twin99 (Deposit Paid!)


ONE more deposit to go! :)

6. Billet c/o ColdFeet - FD / PowerFC-Datalogit / Stock with WI

I hope you're not from Alaska because that would be a long drive to tune your car. ;-)

Heh - still in Alaska. This is surprise gift tune for our son. We both switched to PFC and need some help getting the cars to where they could be. I am thinking about flying down to attend hoping to pick up some pointers on tuning.

that's awesome. :icon_tup:

I'd reckon he's a nominee for the Best Dad of the Year award, and 2013 just started!

1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
2. fdware - FD / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
3. killjoy7 - FD / PowerFC-Datalogit / Stage 3 BNR's (Deposit Paid!)
4. tnn - FD / PowerFC / Twin99 (Deposit Paid!)
5. Billet c/o ColdFeet - FD / PowerFC-Datalogit / Stock with WI (Pending Deposit)


6. Tournapart - FD / PowerFC / BNRs

ugh, I so wanted to partake in this. I just swapped back to the stock airbox and a smaller SMIC and need a re-tune.

Tnn - How's your FD running? Did u get that rebuild done?

why don't you swap back the good stuff? I got new engine. mine probably 1 of the last engine by Mazda from Japan (according to my source).

I need this tune before the smog coming then swap parts in/out... lol

Nice to hear you got your new engine. I'm kind of tired of having to swap in and out for smog. I'm just going to leave it with the smaller SMIC and the airbox. Plus I like having a regular sized battery lol. I don't drive around enough so my car battery always dies out so its nice to have a full size battery in the car again.

Hope the tune goes well, if I'm not working that day I"ll try to stop by and see how things are going.

Last deposit is in! Thanks everyone. I will get in touch with Steve shortly to figure out the next steps. Tentatively, I'm thinking the tune date will be around the beginning of March, but I will know more after talking with him. I'll keep you guys posted.

If any others are still interested in a tune, we may still be able to fit you in... but obviously the first 5 on the list are given priority.

1. Ericsworld - FD3S RX-7 / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
2. fdware - FD / PowerFC / Single (Deposit Paid!)
3. killjoy7 - FD / PowerFC-Datalogit / Stage 3 BNR's (Deposit Paid!)
4. tnn - FD / PowerFC / Twin99 (Deposit Paid!)
5. Billet c/o ColdFeet - FD / PowerFC-Datalogit / Stock with WI (Deposit Paid!)

Update! I mailed Steve a check with all the deposit money ($1000 total).

Once he receives it, he will book his flight and we should be good to go for the MARCH 1-3 WEEKEND.

do we have dino place yet? is it Saturday or Sunday?

Just saw this. Can you squeeze me in as well, Ericsworld? I'm sure Steve would like to tune as many cars as possible while he's out there. I can give you a deposite as well once you confirm the date.

It's my 20B Porsche 911, with Electromotive Tec3r and WI. Please let me know.

Is the above list the order in which he will tune on the day?

wow a Porsche 911 with 20B. I got to see that. :icon_tup:

Steve is going to call Tech3 again to work out the details. I'm going to call around at a few other shops too so we can compare the rates, but it may end up being Tech3 in SJ. It should be on a Saturday. I'll update more once things are more finalized.

I spoke to Steve and he said it depends on the dyno place as well, to see if we can get a 2-day dyno rental. If the shop is willing to extend a day, we should be able to fit you in. Otherwise, he said we need at least 8 people to take up a 2-day dyno.

It will be more of a guarantee if we can get 2 more people on top of yourself interested in this tune.

I was thinking about letting people pick the times during the day they wish to come in for the tune, according to the order of deposits or whatever works out.

The times below are still tentative, but tunes should start at 9AM with 2 hour intervals...

1. 9AM
2. 11AM
3. 1PM
4. 3PM
5. 5PM

I'd take the earliest possible (9am?). Wife and kids would prefer i'm not gone all day. ;)

1pm,3pm or 5pm would work for me

I will take the 5pm slot if possible.. Wife kids in the house too :)

Prefer the 11am slot, but anything but the 9am slot works for us

So here is the time slot so far:

1. 9am - killjoy7
2. 11am - ColdFeet
3. 1pm - Ericsworld
4. 3pm - tnn
5. 5pm - fdware

Eric, are you ok with this?

I am also interest in getting my car tuned, if there is a possible 2nd day.
FC3S with td06, 550 primaries, 1200 secondaries & powerfc.

That works for me.

It looks like this tune may most likely stretch into a 2-day session at Tech3. Steve may have a couple other cars outside of our list to tune at Tech3 while there.

With that said, I will PM those 2 looking join for deposit details.



The first 5 on the list will still have priority in choosing the times... so if you'd like to come on Sunday instead, please note it.

Cool. Thanks, Eric. I just sent a deposit to Steve. So count me in, I guess I can get in on Sunday? I'd prefer to take the 11am or 1pm spot on Sunday.

I took care of the deposit with Steve Kan. I prefer the last slot if possible on any day, but the original five can have their pick first. Thanks Eric for helping us get in the tune.

Kevin

Ah..... I so missed out on this. :(

eric, can you help me to get a confirmation from Steve and a timespot? Money was sent to Steve a little while ago.

Yep, I'll double check with him soon. But I confirmed with him beforehand and he said he could take 2 more people for sure to make it a double day.

Does anyone feel like tuning on Sunday? Otherwise here's the schedule!

SATURDAY:

1. 9am - killjoy7
2. 11am - ColdFeet
3. 1pm - Ericsworld
4. 3pm - tnn
5. 5pm - fdware

SUNDAY:

1. 11am - chohakai
2. 5pm - kevyeewy

Lastly, Steve let me know that his flight is booked and we are a go for Tech3. They offered the best rate so I guess we'll have to stick with them...

My car won't be ready for tune til summer? Any shops in the bay area can tune an rx7 fd

And this is still happening March 2-3 right?

I am okay with the Sunday 5 pm slot.

Kevin

Eric,

what is the date for the tune?

Talked with him, you are confirmed.

Correct.

Still the March 2-3rd weekend @ Tech3 in San Jose :icon_tup:

I've been looking into securing a lodging for Steve and I think I found someone willing to help.

NOTE!!! Please show up an hour before your allotted time. The straight forward tunes should take about 2 hours, but more complicated set ups will require more time. If a car needs excess time to get tuned, it will get bumped back to the end so the rest of the list can proceed.

So what about Rtek tuning? BNR Stage 2 with water injection, 750/720, Walbro. Would love to have my car tuned by the best.