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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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West Texas custom tune event???

I was wondering if a custom tune event is planned for west Texas in the near future. Not sure how many MINI enthusiasts in west Texas would be interested but it would be nice if it happened. I think there is a very reputable speed shop in El Paso with a decent dyno. I put my name down. I wonder if the guys from RMW or Mynes would be interested.

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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I think if you want a custom tune event to take place, you need to contact
and make arrangments. Call the tuners, call the shop get pricing for dyno/tune,
compatability/preference of dyno. Then you may be able to get an event together.
I'll let my Dad know, he lives in El Paso and has an '04 S.
He may be interested. Good luck.
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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mininuke, is there a MINI club over there where you can get a group together? We are not too far from El Paso and have friends there. LMK what's up and we can go from there. Feel free to PM me should you need more info.

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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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im down for a tune and im in west texas. Im gonna need a tune after my new mods get put on

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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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Put me down for the event if you ever get it going.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Well it looks like 4 people are interested. If more people show interest maybe a tuning event may happen soon! Who else is interested? I think we need a minimum of 8 to 10. I'm getting exited!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Make it 5. Ill go for sure!

I dont think we need 8 or 10. I was told we need 5. At least that is what mike said to me.
 

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Make it 5. Ill go for sure!

I dont think we need 8 or 10. I was told we need 5. At least that is what mike said to me.
That's 5 people so far. Good! Maybe we should talk to mike. I'm putting in the pulley this weekend. I should be a ready for tune after next week. Lets start a formal list and take from there. I will contact a few speed shops in the El Paso area to see what they think and how much $. I'm open for suggestions. Thanks!

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I'm in like Flynn (an old Australian saying). I have a new cam (of many names...) and would love to get the car tuned for it properly.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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I'm in like Flynn (an old Australian saying). I have a new cam (of many names...) and would love to get the car tuned for it properly.
We got 6! Who else? I will be talking to mike later today.

By the way, your car looks sick!
 

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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I just got off the phone with Mike at Mynes performance and we need to formalize the list and agree on a date (pending the speed shop schedule). I'm not sure if I should post the price for the tuning but it is very good. PM me for more info.

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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Today, I talked to the owner of speed factory tuning in El Paso, TX and he agreed to open on a Saturday including the use of the mustang dyno for $500.00.

Let's hope we get a good list of interested mini maniacs. So far about 6 people showed interest. That means that for now the cost per tune would be $433.00. Broken down into $350.00 for tuning and $83 for the dyno time. With more people we can bring the dyno cost per person even lower. Let me see your hands!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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thats not a bad deal at all... nice find on the dyno...
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Yeap! Let's hope he doesn't change his mind!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Yeap! Let's hope he doesn't change his mind!
That's indeed a good deal for the dyno. If you guys need injectors, pls let me know ahead of time so i get them all ready. At AMVIV, i had 3 presold and i brought 6 sets and they were all gone by day Two :(

If you guys need camshafts, pulley, header etc... pls RSVP with me ahead of time

Jose, see if we can do April 11th so that leaves the rest of April for LA and the NY trip.

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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Mynes
That's indeed a good deal for the dyno. If you guys need injectors, pls let me know ahead of time so i get them all ready. At AMVIV, i had 3 presold and i brought 6 sets and they were all gone by day Two :(

If you guys need camshafts, pulley, header etc... pls RSVP with me ahead of time

Jose, see if we can do April 11th so that leaves the rest of April for LA and the NY trip.

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Oh, OK I didn't know about LA and NY when I pm'd you. I will try my best for the 11th. I have to talk to the people at the speed shop. I will PM the guys here to see what they think.
 
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Won't be able to do this till after April 19th-ish. Sorry.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by miniconcarne
Won't be able to do this till after April 19th-ish. Sorry.
Mike told me that maybe we can shoot for April 18 or April 25. What do you think? Please sign up on the preferred date. Thanks!

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April 25

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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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I can do the 11th.

Lets do eeet
 
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really wish i could do it this soon, but i need funds for the dragon
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Chase
really wish i could do it this soon, but i need funds for the dragon
And if you had the car tuned before the Dragon, it would make it that much more fun Just trying to look at the brighter side

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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Lets do this! Who is in?

Oh and will my 380 injectors work ok?

 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mdbsat
Lets do this! Who is in?

Oh and will my 380 injectors work ok?

the 380's should be ok. But if you decide to upgrade the Cam, then i would recommend the 550's :D
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Hi,

Hi guys, on post #16 I created a list for your preferred dates. Please signup so I can get an idea of how many are going to show for the tune in El Paso.

Mike, how much and how are we going to give you the deposit?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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Have you guys finalized a date?
 
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