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Old 05-17-2012, 04:44 PM
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Why not go to someone local for a tune?
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I went to see Ryan, but my PCM has an old version of an OS that GM doesn't use anymore and the current version of HP tune does not support it.

However, from what I understand, HP has released a "patch" that makes that possible now.

So I may have it adjusted.

The original tuner (Stealth) would take data runs and "fine tune" it, so it runs very well as it is.

It was the smog crap that I needed looked at.
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Originally Posted by heavymetals
I went to see Ryan, but my PCM has an old version of an OS that GM doesn't use anymore and the current version of HP tune does not support it.

However, from what I understand, HP has released a "patch" that makes that possible now.

So I may have it adjusted.

The original tuner (Stealth) would take data runs and "fine tune" it, so it runs very well as it is.

It was the smog crap that I needed looked at.
I see.
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I had a nice long drive to Murrieta for naught.
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Originally Posted by heavymetals
I had a nice long drive to Murrieta for naught.
What OS is in the car?
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You are asking the wrong guy, I don't do software, I do hardware.

I know enough about software to know I don't want to do it.

Evidently, there was a time when the tune that was done to the car (EFI live), the OS GM used was funky in that current and old versions of HP tune were not compatible.

This is what the new tuner told me, and I believe him.

Ryan couldn't talk to the PCM when I went there and he thought the tuner had done something weird to the tune.

Supposedly, what I wanted got done and I am just waiting for the PCM to show up.

If anybody needs a mail order tune guy, let me know.
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what shop does he work for?
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Originally Posted by wcryan
what shop does he work for?
http://www.hitechtuning.com/
Old 05-26-2012, 07:06 PM
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OK, all the brake lines are in.

Had to wait for a new transmission mount (Creative Steel) as the UUC had a stud that would just spin around.

Another Quality Product!

The two front struts and driveshaft are all that I want to do to finish.

I still have axles to install.
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murrieta..... by temecula?
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Originally Posted by wcryan
murrieta..... by temecula?
YUP.

I just had to order a pair of tires also.

This is not a cheap project!
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I just orderded some new tires too. Just for the rears for the meet. 590$
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Originally Posted by wcryan
I just orderded some new tires too. Just for the rears for the meet. 590$
Mine was $50 cheaper!

Whoo Hoo!

Free shipping.

255/45-18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S PLUS 99Y
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One down and one front strut left.

Sure took the wind out of my sail.

At least I didn't get smacked in the face when I disconnected the steering knuckle.
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Originally Posted by heavymetals
Here is the rear shock support bearing converted to a spherical bearing.

PDAFT does not make these anymore, but I found another vendor (I think).
Thats also a corvette upper shock mount
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Originally Posted by furbe
Thats also a corvette upper shock mount
YES it is, but today it is a CTS-V rear shock upper mount support.

AST makes a bitchin one for about $300.00 a pair.

So, driveshaft is in, and exhaust is hooked up.

One front strut and re-install the coils and wiring to go........

Oh yeah, and replace two tires.
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Looks like the V will be making it on the 9th eh?
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Originally Posted by wcryan
Looks like the V will be making it on the 9th eh?
That is the goal.

I would like to have a week to drive it around and shake it out before then.

I went back and looked at my first post.

I figured two weeks and it was really two months.

At least it got worked on as before, I would put the V in storage and not see it for 6 months.

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^ V's dont like storage...... they get angry
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What are your middle of wheel to fender lip measurements with the kw's. I am seeing a large difference between the rear corners with a lot of weight on the rear passenger side. I have both side at extremes to get them even. Are you seeing similiar results?


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