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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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Steve Kan tuning in San Jose - May2007

I'm trying round up more interest to have Steve Kan come back to tune our cars. His last visit was a little too short and not all standby guys were able to tune, but those who did were very satisfied. The schedule date will be for May 26 - 28, giving us a 3 day weeekend.


Steve's pricing:

Dyno Tuning Prices

$350 - Stock Turbo up to 12psi of boost (pump gas only) 1 map
$400 - Aftermarket Turbo up to 16psi of boost (pump gas only) 1 map
$450 - Aftermarket Turbo from 16psi - 25psi of boost (race gas and/or auxiliary injection only) 1 map
$600 - Aftermarket Turbo up to 25psi of boost (pump gas and race gas tune) 2 maps

On all tuning sessions there is a Non-refundable $200 deposit.


I'm still working out some details with the dyno shop, so I'll keep you guys posted.

Please PM me and I'll add your name to the list.


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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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any sooner phong?
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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What dyno shop did you have in mind? Im in for sure...sooner would be nicer, but if thats all we can get, then Im not complaining.

Im in for a Dyno tune...
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Sorry nothing sooner.

We are looking to dyno at Tech3 in san jose again.
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Rats!!! I guess that will have to do then. Let me know when you need the deposit by boss. Assuming we pay the 3% paypal it should be $206 to you?
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Sign me up, missed the last one as well due to coolant issues. Someone else took my spot as 10th
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count me in, need details about pricing for dyno's ...
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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As for dyno, I'm still working out some details with them and I'll let you guys know soon.

The list is growing, and this time we have 3 days with the capacity of 15 cars at least.

I will start taking deposits next week, then also decide on a cut off date.



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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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I might be offline

just add yourself to the list if interested and PM me if you have any questions.

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6.puffxy
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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add me, I'm in.

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Wooot, im #2!!! Thanks for making this happen insomniac.
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I am the best tuner in the world, hands down.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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You guys are not obligated to use the dyno, street tuning is also an option.

1.insomniac / dyno
2.Touge Monster /dyno
3.Roto7FD /dyno
4.pomanferrari /dyno
5.sirshan / dyno
6.puffxy / dyno
7.TK1999 / unsure
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12.mdude / unsure
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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1.insomniac / dyno
2.Touge Monster /dyno
3.Roto7FD /dyno
4.pomanferrari /dyno
5.sirshan / dyno
6.puffxy / dyno
7.TK1999 / unsure
8.RotaryDreamz / unsure
9.tdazmansFD / unsure
10.Houdini / unsure
11. waltersaegir / unsure
12.mdude / unsure
13.Shane-dizzle / Street tune
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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1.insomniac / dyno
2.Touge Monster /dyno
3.Roto7FD /dyno
4.pomanferrari /dyno
5.sirshan / dyno
6.puffxy / dyno
7.TK1999 / unsure
8.RotaryDreamz / unsure
9.tdazmansFD / unsure
10.Houdini / unsure
11. waltersaegir / unsure
12.mdude / unsure
13.Shane-dizzle / Street tune
14.fd3s800 / dyno tune
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[QUOTE=insomniac]You guys are not obligated to use the dyno, street tuning is also an option.

Is there a difference in price? (Dyno Fee?)
Also, is one better than the other?
Thanks,
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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[QUOTE=tdazmansFD]
Originally Posted by insomniac
You guys are not obligated to use the dyno, street tuning is also an option.

Is there a difference in price? (Dyno Fee?)
Also, is one better than the other?
Thanks,

I'll take the liberty to answer this one for insomniac. Street tune, dyno tune same price with steve. If you do do dyno tuning, it'll just be additional $$ for however long you use the dyno for on top of tune but is paid for seperately. Ehh, from reading steve's site, he prefers to street tune (more real time conditions) vs. dyno. I opted to street tune on the first session but backed out because I didn't have any hair on my *****. i heard you're gonna be hitting a buck twenty+ on open roads, that and getting caught by po po.
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Well...I better stick with the Dyno since I don't have any points to spare on my driving record lol!
Thanks Roto!
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Thanks Roto7FD, sorry I forgot to mention that dyno usage will be an additional fee. But I'm not sure of the fee yet that's why I haven't posted info on it. I will as soon as I can go talk to them on a group rate or something.



Tuning is done by Steve Kan and what ever he charges for your setup.

To run your car on the dyno, that's additional charge by the dyno shop.

Street tune, run on the open road somewhere free of charge.

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Ok guys, the thread has been up for a week now and I'm ready to start taking deposits. I'm looking at April 15th as the cut off so then I will send all of our deposit to Steve.That will give him roughly 4 weeks in advance to book his flight. Anyone that I don't receive a deposit by then will be taken off the list.

Please send 206.00 via paypal to phong_le@pacbell.net

the remaining balance will be paid to Steve that tuning day.

and I'll try to get you guys the dyno shop info soon.

When sending in deposit:

include your full name and forum name
Vehicle
Dyno or Street tuning
Turbo set up
ECU
engine mod list (i don't care what wheels or hood you have)

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Sounds good...you'll have mine Friday.

Time seems to be flying these days...May will be just around the corner soon!!!
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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updated...

1.insomniac / dyno
2.Touge Monster /dyno
3.Roto7FD /dyno
4.pomanferrari /dyno
5.sirshan / dyno
6.puffxy / dyno
7.TK1999 / unsure
8.RotaryDreamz / Dyno tune
9.tdazmansFD / unsure
10.Houdini / unsure
11. waltersaegir / unsure
12.mdude / unsure
13.Shane-dizzle / Street tune
14.fd3s800 / dyno tune

Phong, contact me when you get more info on the cost of the dyno tune... i'm in for sure, but just give me some time...
Old Mar 12, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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phong-a-ding-dong can I dyno my car pls?
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this is a tunning session, not a dyno day
Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rastarajah
phong-a-ding-dong can I dyno my car pls?
sign up with phong, drop the $200 non refunable deposit and wait for steve kan to tune your Ls1 FD after you're done with that, stop by jic's house and help him get his car on the road. :-)



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