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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Indimanic
I just wanted truth and honesty. I did my part; pay, wait, install, go to dyno., spend more money only to find no gain at all. My main problem with you was communication or better stated lack of communication. If your product was not doing what was promised then you should have immediately refunded my money. Then u started looking for excuses. Well the chip proved there was nothing wrong with my engine or anything else under the hood: very capable of making HP.
Now I have 235 whp w/ stage 2. Running 175f on coolant and getting what was promised. Sorry you are offended but I understand customer service is a difficult business as I've done it for 35 years in the automotive field. ALL the best.
Having served my country in the military, I carry honesty and integrity in everything I do. I don't need someone who keeps harping on his "35yrs experience" to tell me how business is run.

As I've said before, we did the best we could, and it didn't work out. We were invoiced from DNA for your Stage3 tune and yet you ended up filing a PP claim and getting your full refund. Time is money and all you did was waste our time here.

There is no need for further bashing especially on DNA or my business, so as we said in the military, we will continue to drive on...
 
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BattleTuning
Having served my country in the military, I carry honesty and integrity in everything I do.
Off topic but what is it with all you guys banging on about being in the military it makes me wonder how dependent your economy is on it and proberly explains why your at perpetual war.

And as far as honesty and integrity don't you just follow orders without question?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by scubbysnacks

Off topic but what is it with all you guys banging on about being in the military it makes me wonder how dependent your economy is on it and proberly explains why your at perpetual war.

And as far as honesty and integrity don't you just follow orders without question?
That's well below the belt and completely uncalled for. You just did nothing but throw wood on an already burning fire. Great freakin job.

Can we get back on topic already? Since when have we turned down competition and multiple options in our aftermarket sector? For pete's sake people!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by scubbysnacks
Off topic but what is it with all you guys banging on about being in the military it makes me wonder how dependent your economy is on it and proberly explains why your at perpetual war.

And as far as honesty and integrity don't you just follow orders without question?

oh boy...this is going to irk people here in the states with those comments...

 
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by scubbysnacks
Off topic but what is it with all you guys banging on about being in the military it makes me wonder how dependent your economy is on it and proberly explains why your at perpetual war.

And as far as honesty and integrity don't you just follow orders without question?
You don't know what it meant to put on that uniform, so I'll leave it at that. This thread isn't a discussion about my opinion on war or my commander in chief etc etc.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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I don't mean to upset anyone just make them think.

If its going to be that big of a deal I'll just delete that post.

Coming from a small country I'm just surprised how many members on this site have been in the military
 
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by battletuning
you don't know what it meant to put on that uniform, so i'll leave it at that. This thread isn't a discussion about my opinion on war or my commander in chief etc etc.
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by scubbysnacks
I don't mean to upset anyone just make them think.

If its going to be that big of a deal I'll just delete that post.

Coming from a small country I'm just surprised how many members on this site have been in the military
With all due respect, I prefer to believe that people can think for their own. And while it can be surprising, your comments could have been worded far better.

Either way, he has translated the principles he learned into his business model, and that's what counts. He wants to conduct business fairly and honestly, and I for one will let him and support him best I can. It's why I support Way and Aaron and others in this community because without honesty, no one gets helped, in my opinion.

Anyway I'm stepping off my soapbox and will step aside to let discussion resume regarding an awesome tuning solution.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 05:56 AM
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So..... any new Stage 3 Dynos?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Grizld700
So..... any new Stage 3 Dynos?
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We want dyno sheets! Post it on the dyno forum!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RJT
Nice! Someone posted a dyno sheet. What fuel are you running?
91 Octane?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Well I agree with posting dyno's.....
I got a weekend off from work and was home for 2.5 days, did some data logging stock and with stage 1
From the tire's spinning longer in first , to the butt dyno , to the throttle response ( aggressive throttle tune ) I'm digging the tune.
I will be doing dyno post with scanXL graphs as the parts supporting the tunes get installed. I have boxes of parts to install but want the time to dyno as each one gets installed. ( work has me tied up )

I do have a question for DNA , does the sport button function them same ???
Seams like i had more butt dyno fun with sport button off than on ???

Can you confirm that I need to have it on or off to get max performance ??
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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Does anyone know if there will be a group buy offered around the mid October time frame ? Also this one is for DNA tuning, would a custom/re writing of the program due to my extensive mods be able to be included with group buy ?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Mr SRINTCARS have you finally got your car running again. If not I would make 100% sure the timing is correct before turning it over for the first time.

I guess you've notice things have changed since we were in that remap group buy. Have you checked out Manic tuning, if you've gone forged on your rebuild you could go all out for power and Manic sound like the guys for it. As far as I can tell their the only ones to crack the ECUs and can change what ever they like.

Did you end up installing your upgraded turbo?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Does anyone know if there will be a group buy offered around the mid October time frame ? Also this one is for DNA tuning, would a custom/re writing of the program due to my extensive mods be able to be included with group buy ?
Depending on what map you get, you can get custom tuned based on all your mods.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:37 PM
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Yes, turbo is installed. Not running yet tho. Finishing the head as we speak. Ceramic coating is done. Just got cut the seats at work this week. I will be installing the upgraded exhaust manifold as well. Been emailing battle about it. Wagner cooler was installed instead of forged as well. SO!!, I'm looking at
the cooler
The turbo
Head was measured, flowed, worked, flowed, and worked some more. I don't think you can get much more out of that to be honest without welding and or epoxy
Cams-half tempted to buy 252's so I can use the exhaust cam.
My old AEM intake
The old 2 1/2" no cat exhaust with resonator
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by scubbysnacks
Mr SRINTCARS have you finally got your car running again. If not I would make 100% sure the timing is correct before turning it over for the first time. I guess you've notice things have changed since we were in that remap group buy. Have you checked out Manic tuning, if you've gone forged on your rebuild you could go all out for power and Manic sound like the guys for it. As far as I can tell their the only ones to crack the ECUs and can change what ever they like. Did you end up installing your upgraded turbo?
I bought the cam installation tools to time the cams correctly.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SPRINTCARS
I bought the cam installation tools to time the cams correctly.
Yup. Got the forged CP pistons as well. 78MM
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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[QUOTE="SPRINTCARS;3979743"]Yes, turbo is installed. Not running yet tho. Finishing the head as we speak. Ceramic coating is done. Just got cut the seats at work this week. I will be installing the upgraded exhaust manifold as well. Been emailing battle about it. Wagner cooler was installed instead of forged as well. SO!!, I'm looking at the cooler The turbo Head was measured, flowed, worked, flowed, and worked some more. I don't think you can get much more out of that to be honest without welding and or epoxy Cams-half tempted to buy 252's so I can use the exhaust cam. My old AEM intake The old 2 1/2" no cat exhaust with resonator
78MM forged pistons.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Sounds sweet don't be like some who will remain nameless and not put up dyno numbers there's been a few on here who have gone bid turbo and then gone disappeared

Good or bad we can all learn from others triumphs and failures.

I'm expecting big things from you my boy...........no pressure
 
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by scubbysnacks
Sounds sweet don't be like some who will remain nameless and not put up dyno numbers there's been a few on here who have gone bid turbo and then gone disappeared Good or bad we can all learn from others triumphs and failures. I'm expecting big things from you my boy...........no pressure
Lol. Thanks. It's gonna take time but this time I refuse to skip any single part. I'm dead set on everything. I got another thread about a crank question if anyone knows anything about what I'm asking.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 06:53 AM
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Im going crazy not being able to take my car to the dyno and do some final tuning (i bought the stage 3 tune). Unfortunately, I have an oil leak and my car is smoking like (or maybe more) than snoop dog.

As soon as it comes out of the mechanic I will be taking it to the dyno...cant wait to see results!

Just my opinion out of butt dyno....jeez...this thing is smoooooth!

Praying on the mini gods so i can get my mini back this week!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ridinDirty
Well I agree with posting dyno's.....
I got a weekend off from work and was home for 2.5 days, did some data logging stock and with stage 1
From the tire's spinning longer in first , to the butt dyno , to the throttle response ( aggressive throttle tune ) I'm digging the tune.
I will be doing dyno post with scanXL graphs as the parts supporting the tunes get installed. I have boxes of parts to install but want the time to dyno as each one gets installed. ( work has me tied up )

I do have a question for DNA , does the sport button function them same ???
Seams like i had more butt dyno fun with sport button off than on ???

Can you confirm that I need to have it on or off to get max performance ??
Sport button acts the same way prior to tune. It'll just adjust throttle and steering feel, but it is not a factor in max performance.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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I downloaded the aggressive throttle tune so maybe that's why I can't tell a difference. Seams like with sport mode on with stock tune I saw boost go up higher 2-3 psi then with it off ?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ridinDirty
I downloaded the aggressive throttle tune so maybe that's why I can't tell a difference. Seams like with sport mode on with stock tune I saw boost go up higher 2-3 psi then with it off ?
Sport mode from factory does not effect the peak boost levels. It will change throttle pedal demand for a given pedal input, change shift points (for automatics), and create heavier steering.

The main difference people feel is when pressing the pedal. It feels like there is more power, but in reality its just like pushing the pedal further down when compared to 'normal' mode.
 
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