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**DirtyD** · 02-07-2014, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by GTOphil

Isn't the law that if they determine it wasn't the tune then they can't void the warranty for something they just said didn't cause it?

I don't see how that's right. Either way I don't have a warranty other than factory.

It's muddy water, really. There is a law the technically prevents it, but you would spend so much time and money between lawyers and court fees it's really not worth the hassle.

If you need any help datalogging, many of us here can help.

**GTOphil** · 02-07-2014, 04:05 PM

Well I've got the SCT iTsx device and I've got the cord and I've got the LiveLink from SCT downloaded on a laptop.

I just need to actually go do it I guess. I assume I just plug it in, plug it into the laptop and then save the datalog. I only wish the cord was longer...the cord we have that I "think" goes with is (it fits regardless) is kinda short.

Now I've just got to decide if I want to do it today (30 degrees) or wait until next week when it's slightly warmer. Any advice?

**GTOphil** · 02-07-2014, 04:07 PM

I'm still not sure about a custom tune. I want one and I hear good things about both places but TSM is quite a bit further for me than Arlington and it seems all of y'all are saying since I just have an axle-back, leave the Bama tune on.

**DirtyD** · 02-07-2014, 04:24 PM

I'd go out and do it tomorrow afternoon.

**GTOphil** · 02-08-2014, 02:13 AM

Thanks, I'm really thinking the Bama is ok but I'd like to be sure it's safe and if there's more power to be found I'm ok with that too.

So it's TSM or GH.

Do you guys have an kind of clue what a custom tune should look like on an "almost" stock car?

Remember...I have the girly transmission. (coming from a long line of manuals I freaking love it though)

**downtime!** · 02-08-2014, 11:13 AM

You actually have the strong transmission. The manuals are made of glass in these cars.

Originally Posted by GTOphil

Thanks, I'm really thinking the Bama is ok but I'd like to be sure it's safe and if there's more power to be found I'm ok with that too.

So it's TSM or GH.

Do you guys have an kind of clue what a custom tune should look like on an "almost" stock car?

Remember...I have the girly transmission. (coming from a long line of manuals I freaking love it though)

**Futwa** · 02-08-2014, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by downtime!

You actually have the strong transmission. The manuals are made of glass in these cars.

Fact

**rriddle3** · 02-08-2014, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by downtime!

You actually have the strong transmission. The manuals are made of glass in these cars.

Oh shit.

**GTOphil** · 02-08-2014, 04:43 PM

Yeah I know the autos hold up well in the 5.0...I just mean to a lot of "real men" it's a girl's transmission.

I've only ever had a manual and I wasn't sure what I'd think...but actually switching to one I find myself wanting to drive it more often than my manual cars, it's better to cruise in AND I'm not out thousands for good clutches.

blownaltered · 02-08-2014, 06:52 PM

GTO for now personally I would stay with what you have till you change more things or run boost. You aren't going to get enough power for it to matter. As for you future tune I would take it to true street, I have had work done at both shops and I can tell you who knows how to tune and stands behind there work and which one doesn't. That's why my car goes to true street.

**GTOphil** · 02-08-2014, 07:16 PM

I'll most likely take it there and I probably will do it now...mainly because I'd like to know for sure that it's safe and I can't know that with my current 93 Bama tune as easily.

I did data log and sent that off this afternoon- we'll see what they say when they get back.

I do wish they charged the same price ($350 at GH) because they're also further away from me so that's more $$ for a tune and then extra gas. But I'll figure that out I guess.

re-rx7 · 02-08-2014, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by blownaltered

GTO for now personally I would stay with what you have till you change more things or run boost. You aren't going to get enough power for it to matter.

agreed.

Originally Posted by GTOphil

I'll most likely take it there and I probably will do it now...mainly because I'd like to know for sure that it's safe and I can't know that with my current 93 Bama tune as easily.

I did data log and sent that off this afternoon- we'll see what they say when they get back.

I do wish they charged the same price ($350 at GH) because they're also further away from me so that's more $$ for a tune and then extra gas. But I'll figure that out I guess.

How do you not know the bama tune is safe? Your wasting cash on heresay.

**GTOphil** · 02-08-2014, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

agreed.

How do you not know the bama tune is safe? Your wasting cash on heresay.

My point is how DO I know?

I haven't spent any money yet, but we all know a custom tune is better for the car overall.

I'll see what the data logging did, see what Bama says, have it dynoed to check for safety and power at TSM (most likely) and if it needs help, they'll jump in.

blownaltered · 02-08-2014, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by re-rx7

agreed.

How do you not know the bama tune is safe? Your wasting cash on heresay.

In general Bama tunes are safe, really safe. That's why most people change to a local shop because they will make more power. The tuner for Bama did this on purpose since they don't actually get to see and dyno the cars. Bama tunes aren't bad, they are just conservative and that was done on purpose. Also good choice on going to true street.