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Old 12-23-2005, 03:54 PM   #1
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Default The OFFICIAL MAIC "Where to get your car tuned" thread.

There are several options around here, depending on what engine management you're using.

"Where to get your car tuned" FAQ

Does shop [x] do tuning? What kinds?
Good question. If they are not on the list, this is a good place to ask.

I live in [y], with [z] mods, who should I get to tune my car?
You should start a new thread for your situation. This is a factual thread, only.

I just got tuned by [banana] and it was great!
Find the vendor review thread for your tuner and post your experience there.

I just got tuned by [banana] and my engine asplode!
Find the vendor review thread for your tuner and post your experience there.

[kumquat] FTW! They ROCKSZORO!!!
Find the vendor review thread for your tuner and post your experience there.

Notice a trend? This thread is not the place to ask recommendations or review tuners or basically express any opinions whatsoever. Don't worry, that's what the rest of the site is for

OK, here's the list!

Agile Automotive
Vendor: Yes
Location: Fallston, MD, north of Baltimore.
Website: http://www.agileauto.com/
Dyno: Yes (Dynapack)
Can tune: AccessPort, UTEC, crazy standalones

Annapolis Subaru
Vendor: Yes
Location: Annapolis, MD / Extreme Motorsports, Odenton
Website: http://www.annapolissubaru.com/
Dyno: Yes (Dynojet)
Can tune: AccessPort

DPS Tuning
Vendor: Yes
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Website: http://www.dpstuning.com/
Dyno: No (rented as necessary)
Can tune: AccessPort (StreetTuner; no ProTuner license), open source, Motec M4, Motec M800, standalones (Link, Link Plus, AEM EMS, Autronics SM2, SM4), Ecutek (soon), ECM Spy for motorcycles

Element Tuning
Vendor: Yes
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Website: http://www.elementtuning.com/
Dyno: Yes (borrowed)(Dynojet)
Can tune: Hydra, UTEC (?)

IAG Performance
Vendor: Yes
Location: Westminster, MD
Website: http://www.iagperformance.com
Dyno: DynoJet
Can tune: AccessPort

Mach V
Vendor: Yes
Location: Sterling, VA
Website: http://www.fastwrx.com/
Dyno: Yes (Dynojet)
Can tune: UTEC, AccessPort, AEM, Electromotive, Haltech, Motec

PTuning
Vendor: Yes
Location: Manassas, VA
Website: http://www.ptuning.com/
Dyno: Yes (Dyno Dynamics)
Can tune: AccessPort, UTEC, standalones (see here for complete list)

Rallispec
Vendor: yes
Location: Hainesport, NJ
Website: http://www.rallispec.com/
Dyno: no
Can Tune: Ecutek, Apexi FC

TopSpeed
Vendor: yes
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Website: http://www.topspeedsales.com
Dyno: Yes (Dynojet)
Can Tune: Ecutek, AEM, AccessPort, UTEC, Hydra, eManage

TurboXS
Vendor: Yes
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Website: http://www.turboxs.com/
Dyno: Yes (Dynapack)
Can tune: UTEC

Xotic Motorsports
Vendor: Yes
Location: West Chester, PA
Website: http://www.xoticmotorsports.com/
Dyno: Yes (Dynojet)
Can Tune: EcuTek, UTEC (and various others)

...eh I'm just not gonna list non-vendors. They can pay the fees

This is 100% off the top of my head - I will add to it as people submit them - and add it to the Threads of Note.

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Old 12-23-2005, 08:09 PM   #2
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Xotic Motorsports
Vendor: I believe so
Location: West Chester, PA
Website: http://www.xoticmotorsports.com/
Dyno: Yes (dunno)
Can Tune: EcuTek (and various others)
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Old 12-23-2005, 08:18 PM   #3
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For the ? on TurboXS Dynapack the anwser is yes
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Old 12-23-2005, 09:13 PM   #4
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Xotic has a dynojet.
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Old 12-23-2005, 10:50 PM   #5
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I think Ultimate can do Accessport too.
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Old 12-24-2005, 03:54 AM   #6
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ah, its about time somebody made it, so it can hopefully stop the once a week "where should i get tuned" threads. heres another:
Ralispec
Vendor: yes
Location: Hainesport, NJ
Website: http://www.rallispec.com/
Dyno: no
Can Tune:ecutek


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...eh I'm just not gonna list non-vendors. They can pay the fees
if youre gonna do that, then isnt turboxs no longer a vendor?
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Old 12-24-2005, 07:09 AM   #7
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If you search for username Turboxs it says they're a vendor. *shrug*
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Old 12-24-2005, 08:10 AM   #8
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Does Mach V tunes the AccessPort or does Ultimate?

Rallispec can tune the Apexi FC also.
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Old 12-24-2005, 09:18 AM   #9
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TopSpeed. Alpharetta, GA. Long drive but worth it IMHO.
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Old 12-24-2005, 09:27 AM   #10
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Silly Porter, that's not Mid-A, but of course you'd have to give them a plug.
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Old 12-24-2005, 10:39 AM   #11
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can xotic do a protune?
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Old 12-24-2005, 10:58 AM   #12
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http://www.arfabrication.com/
I know they have a DynoJet and can tune utecs. They do a lot of custom fab work too. (duh)

AR Fabrication
178 Imboden Drive
Winchester, Virginia 22603
Monday-Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday by appointment only
540-722-DYNO
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Old 12-24-2005, 07:54 PM   #13
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Delta V here in Richmond, VA work with Subarus, Mazdas, etc... theyre working on 2 of my friends wrx's right now.

1209 N. Boulevard, Richmond VA, 23230
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Old 12-24-2005, 08:03 PM   #14
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One of the few in Western PA:

Slowboy Racing Inc.
1830 Oakland Ave Unit 125
Indiana, PA 15701
724.349.8417

http://www.slowboyracing.com/

Dynapak Dyno

Engine Management:
AEM
TurboXS
Cobb AccessECU


They are a vendor here too.
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Old 12-27-2005, 11:44 AM   #15
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Just FYI, Phil at Element uses the dynojet at Altered Atmosphere for the dyno portion of his tuning, and obviously, this would locate him in Gaithersburg if you went that route.
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Old 12-27-2005, 12:05 PM   #16
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My gf lives in Midlothian..Anywhere close to there?
I'm not to familiar with the area.
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Old 12-27-2005, 03:16 PM   #17
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I got tuned at Xotic by Andy. Awesome tuner! I have a UTEC, but I'm pretty sure Andy can tune ANY kind of EM for just about every car ever made. My brother is taking his DSM out with me next time I head out there.
I have a strong stance against the SBR shop. There are plenty of documented cases where they've destroyed vehicles on and off the dyno, and a couple of bikes too. Nate seems to be the only reputable person there and the only person to consider trusting with Suby's.
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Old 12-27-2005, 10:36 PM   #18
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I updated the top post to pull in new information...

Quote:
Originally Posted by scoobyimprza
Does Mach V tunes the AccessPort or does Ultimate?

Rallispec can tune the Apexi FC also.
Dan has said that he is the one doing the tuning, so I listed it under Mach V. AFAIK that's right.

Quote:
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One of the few in Western PA:

Slowboy Racing Inc.
I can't find a vendor account. All I see is SlowboyNRS who is not a vendor but has a WWW link pointing to a business website (which is a no-no around these parts)

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Old 12-27-2005, 10:42 PM   #19
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Phil does tune Utecs just FYI.
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Old 12-28-2005, 08:29 PM   #20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by enewtabie
My gf lives in Midlothian..Anywhere close to there?
I'm not to familiar with the area.
midlothian, VA???
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Old 12-29-2005, 07:08 AM   #21
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Quote:
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midlothian, VA???
Yes..
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Old 12-29-2005, 12:12 PM   #22
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well, there is a local shop here in VA called DeltaV that i posted. theyre located downtown Richmond on boulevard near velocty motorcycles and river city tattoo etc...

but i would amke an extra effort to go up north to MachV or something i mean i know of more people who have dealt with MachV then DeltaV as far as subarus go.
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Old 12-29-2005, 11:54 PM   #23
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Doesn't Mach V tune UTEC as well?
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Old 12-30-2005, 12:00 AM   #24
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Quote:
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Doesn't Mach V tune UTEC as well?
Yep. UTEC, AccessPort, AEM, Electromotive, Haltech, Motec...

--Dan
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Old 01-22-2006, 07:51 PM   #25
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Other than Rallispec, who else works with the Apexi FC?
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