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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Anyone know of a really good performance shop in the SF Bay Area for the head install? I want to get the RMW head put in before the tune. If I can't find someone good up here before Jan's visit then I'm just going to drive down to the shop he uses in SoCal and get it all done at once. Hate that drive though...

Any shop recommendations appreciated!
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Still haven't heard from Jan as for the date since he is a very busy man and in demand.

here are the updated names so far that want this tune to be done on their cars:

1-SharoSC02
2-Nabashin
3-tazio
4-brownflyer
5-70spop
6-custard
7-howsoonisnow1985
8-A4blur
9-jimz68
10-kmickey
11-sandini
12-Mini_Crazy
13-rkw
14-kazlot

15-jumhaggis
16-jrlombard
17-latte hiatus
18-MINICHEF
19-Checkers
20-SCA

OK updated again.
 

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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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I guess my earlier post was missed ...
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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noob question- does jan's tune require an ecu mod/chip or is it an alternative to an ecu mod/chip?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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Yes I was post #20.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitzsushiboi
noob question- does jan's tune require an ecu mod/chip or is it an alternative to an ecu mod/chip?
my tune modifies the stock ECU
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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So, Jan. You coming up to Norcal or what?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works
my tune modifies the stock ECU
an answer from the man himself! i feel like i've just spoken to a celebrity!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tazio
So, Jan. You coming up to Norcal or what?
yes... I am trying to open space to do it as soon as possible

as you can tell I have much on my plate now....

I feel like this is a rock star tour.... maybe t-shirts are in order
I will try and figure out something this weekend
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Cool. Hope you can make it up soon. I'd be down for a t-shirt, after I get a tune.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Hell Yeah!!! T- Shirts, Rock 'N' Roll Baby Rock 'N' Roll....
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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Seeing the results come in from the Helix tune going on right now is keeping me on edge - more so than the presidential primaries.

I'm planning to do a refresh of the spark plugs, engine oil, air filter, and serpentine belt this weekend and next. I just hope Jan comes to town soon - I might be taking a new job, and won't have the opportunity to take a day off for a while.

Anyone with a RMW head/header/cam combo getting a flash done? I'm dying to see how it is in person.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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I've got the RMW head/header/exhaust/ pistons and waiting for the cam. I should get it when he gets back from Helix. If Jan gets here soon enough I'll be there, other wise I'll be going down to here's place.
 

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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Can't wait to see your delta after the tune!

If Jan gets up here to the Bay Area/Fresno soon, it would be a boon to be scheduled on the same day as you - I definitely want to hear the sound of the RMW combo. I must be getting old because I feel like I'm already pushing the threshold for loudness on my setup, and I certainly don't need any more attention from the local LEOs.

Originally Posted by checkers
I've got the RMW head/header/exhaust/ pistons and waiting for the cam. I should get it when he gets back from Helix. If Jan gets here soon enough I'll be there, other wise I'll be going down to here's place.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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You guys want this posted in the norcal forum too?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LarryP
You guys want this posted in the norcal forum too?
I think we're doing ok with 20 members wanting this tune done. We have total of 20 members that want this tune done so far for a weekend event. I believe that should be sufficient. I could be wrong however and Jan could chime in on how many people would be a preferable number for this tunning session.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Has there been an actual location and dates determined yet?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TWON
Has there been an actual location and dates determined yet?

Not yet. Jan is still doing his touring around USA.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SharoSC02
Not yet. Jan is still doing his touring around USA.
Thanks for a quick reply, so will more be able to sign up after dates are set, I am interested, but need to know the days and location before I can actually commit to it
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TWON
Thanks for a quick reply, so will more be able to sign up after dates are set, I am interested, but need to know the days and location before I can actually commit to it
No particular time has been committed yet. Please stay tuned.

I have talked to Jan and we're trying to get the times and the shop picked. After that Jan will request for deposits so we can assure of all the participants and the amount of people willing to commit to this.

Again, please make sure you have taken your car for a quick check up before hand for any minor or major issues that you might be having. For example, any possible pulley belt slipping or any other issues that can be fixed. This will only make the process go faster since we don't want to steer away from the actual tune itself and getting stuck with fixing problems instead of just tuning.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SharoSC02
After that Jan will request for deposits so we can assure of all the participants and the amount of people willing to commit to this.
I still haven't heard what the projected expense of this service will be. If it has been mentioned earlier, please forgive my lack of diligent searching. Thanks. I've always wanted to do something like this with my car.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RCE1
I still haven't heard what the projected expense of this service will be. If it has been mentioned earlier, please forgive my lack of diligent searching. Thanks. I've always wanted to do something like this with my car.
This is completely hearsay (I haven't talked to Jan for the pricing), but from other threads on NAM, RMW charges $350 for the tune itself + dyno time (typically $100 - $200, depending on the facilities).

I've been keeping track of developments on the MidCal sub-forum, and it looks like Jan will be visiting Fresno in the 1st week of February.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...&postcount=140
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Hi RMW afficionados, please put me on the bay area Jan tune list. Looking forward to it.

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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Hmm. So we don't seem to have a date for this yet. I may have to take the bull by the horns...
 
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