AU Tuners: who did yours, and are you happy?

b2tf · 14-03-2008, 11:08 PM

I'm interested to hear from people who have had their AU's tuned using the edit technology. There are obviously plenty of tuners claiming big numbers etc but the real proof is in how many customers are happy with their car.

This thread is NOT intended to be and will not be allowed to become a bashing thread, all I am interested in is who did your car, and are you happy with what you got - not neccesarily just the kw figure, but how it drives, how it delivers power etc. Overall drivability and results speak a lot louder to me than what a final kw figure does.

To give an example, I have had my ute tuned by Herrod using the edit, this was done prior to my current engine work with mods as listed in my sig. Result was just under 160rwkw and I did feel a slight change in how the car drove (mainly shift points in the transmission), but overall wasnt as impressed with the outcome as I had hoped to be.

RG · 15-03-2008, 12:17 AM

Had mine done by G&D and I'm happy with it, very happy with it now that I have sorted a couple of issues. I'd say either G&D or HPF, Paul who used to work at G&D is there now and he knows his Windsors. That's if you want to travel all the way down here lol.

jimt3te50 · 15-03-2008, 12:57 AM

Simon from Xtreme Ford Tuning did mine using Capa Flash Tuner and I have to say that I could not be happier- the time he put in when AU Edit was in pre-infancy shows true dedication and the results simply speak for themselves.......

sly · 15-03-2008, 01:05 AM

Are you talking just custom tunes or generic as well b2tf? My generic 98 octane tune from KPM made a noticeable difference across the board, especially on LPG. It's more responsive and pulls well through the midrange. On LPG it tends to choke a bit just before the BBM butterflies open but is fine on petrol.

The only issue I have with it is that it changes up in either Econ or Power mode at about 5100rpm. The stock tune held to redline in Power.

The Monty · 15-03-2008, 03:58 AM

I have a KPM generic as well, extremely happy. Similar nights at Willowbank saw me drop .501 with the generic tune only, I have no dyno figures though. The rev limit has been raised, seing me spin 6400 over the line in second, if I hold it in gear. I have run 14.97 now, and still get 580 k's to the tank around town and 700+ on the highway.
Car runs great, has pinged twice on the 95 tune, both on 38 degree days, with hardly any fuel left in the car.
I use an ethanol blend full time in my car, and these tunes suit it really well.

KPM generic gets a big thumbs up from me.

b2tf · 15-03-2008, 08:02 AM

sly, any sort of tuning done using an SCT flasher is what Im primarily interested in. I thought this would also be a good thread for anybody thinking about getting an edit done who is maybe not sure who to get to do it.

JoesAu · 16-03-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

I have a KPM generic as well, extremely happy. Similar nights at Willowbank saw me drop .501 with the generic tune only, I have no dyno figures though. The rev limit has been raised, seing me spin 6400 over the line in second, if I hold it in gear. I have run 14.97 now, and still get 580 k's to the tank around town and 700+ on the highway.
Car runs great, has pinged twice on the 95 tune, both on 38 degree days, with hardly any fuel left in the car.
I use an ethanol blend full time in my car, and these tunes suit it really well.

KPM generic gets a big thumbs up from me.

hey monty How much was the generic tunes? im thinking of going down this path as im undecided on future mods. i have the tuner box sitting around might as well put it to use.

The Monty · 16-03-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JoesAu

hey monty How much was the generic tunes? im thinking of going down this path as im undecided on future mods. i have the tuner box sitting around might as well put it to use.

They are free on the box when you buy it. You might be able to get them to load a set on, it shouldnt cost much.

As for reflashing, I know that mine seems to go a bit better after reflashing it from time to time.

Mine is also for the 6.

**Whoosha** · 15-03-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

I'm interested to hear from people who have had their AU's tuned using the edit technology. There are obviously plenty of tuners claiming big numbers etc but the real proof is in how many customers are happy with there car.To give an example, I have had my ute tuned by Herrod using the edit, this was done prior to my current engine work with mods as listed in my sig. Result was just under 160rwkw and I did feel a slight change in how the car drove (mainly shift points in the transmission), but overall wasnt as impressed with the outcome as I had hoped to be.

What is this "EDIT" you talk about ? You mean there is something better than a "UNICHIP" ?

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b2tf · 15-03-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

What is this "EDIT" you talk about ? You mean there is something better than a "UNICHIP" ?

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that's enough out of you unichip boi

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Granted you've got some good results but I still think you must have got the only Unichip in Australia that actually works

philstoj · 15-03-2008, 08:49 AM

DPC Performance in Campbellfield mate, of course very happy with the results and the way it goes.

FTe342 · 15-03-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Granted you've got some good results but I still think you must have got the only Unichip in Australia that actually works

Nah, I got a good one too!

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Spiro at Autotech tuned the TE when I switched to the AFR heads. Excellent driveability and big power increase.

Imagine what he could do with a EDIT on your car

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Mine will be going back for a retune after the new cam goes in over Easter

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Pinkbits · 15-03-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

What is this "EDIT" you talk about ? You mean there is something better than a "UNICHIP" ?

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We're not talking about "freak" motors!

BFD83 · 15-03-2008, 06:14 PM

I know that so many of you guys that have V8's that have had an edit done but what about the 6's? Do you notice much difference with one done at all? I've been told the shift points if you have an auto usually turn out to be alot better and more noticable?

sly · 16-03-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent83

I know that so many of you guys that have V8's that have had an edit done but what about the 6's? Do you notice much difference with one done at all? I've been told the shift points if you have an auto usually turn out to be alot better and more noticable?

My car is a 6, see my post above.

redef · 15-03-2008, 07:09 PM

got my au6 done at springy motors could not be happier, power and fuel economy greatly improved and i did get my shifts firmed up it worked really well. piggy backs are rubbish.

GK · 15-03-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redef

got my au6 done at springy motors could not be happier, power and fuel economy greatly improved and i did get my shifts firmed up it worked really well. piggy backs are rubbish.

What were the economy figures before and after?

This was flash tuned right?

GK

poolkeeper · 15-03-2008, 07:32 PM

I got mine done by Autotech Engineering.
I was happy with it, response and fuel economy was heaps better.
Only thing is you have to keep flashing the tune back in

redef · 15-03-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by D1XR2C

Only thing is you have to keep flashing the tune back in

really i havent had any probs with mine. has any1 else???

poolkeeper · 15-03-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by redef

really i havent had any probs with mine. has any1 else???

yeah after a week or so I notice it is down on power etc.
Flash it and its alive again.

b2tf · 15-03-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by D1XR2C

yeah after a week or so I notice it is down on power etc.
Flash it and its alive again.

An edit tune should not need to be reflashed unless you have disconnected the battery or done other work. Actually I'm not sure if it even needs to be done then but as a matter of habit I do it.

RG · 15-03-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

An edit tune should not need to be reflashed unless you have disconnected the battery or done other work. Actually I'm not sure if it even needs to be done then but as a matter of habit I do it.

I need to do it to mine occasionally. Removes fault codes, strangely the MSD coil packs bring up fault codes

I get some real interesting ones from time to time.

**Stav** · 16-03-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by redef

really i havent had any probs with mine. has any1 else???

I got my flash tune with Fantastic results. Until I had the same issue as D1XR2C. Got on the dyno and air fuel ratios had some how gone from perfect to 10.5 to 1. and had 20 to 30 rwkws missing.

Pinkbits · 15-03-2008, 11:39 PM

BLUEPOWER, Different car than the one that went in to be tuned. New set of valve springs and we'll be much happier.

FRDGAL · 16-03-2008, 01:31 AM

Mine was not only tuned by G&D, but extensively worked on by them for quite a while. The car had been to many different places but it wasn't until G&D got their hands on it that it finally ran perfectly! I'll always be grateful to Glenn (mostly) and also Paul.

And I agree with b2tf lol. Whoosha must have a lucky Unichip because mine was not happy with the Unichip at all

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Originally Posted by Russell

I'd say either G&D or HPF, Paul who used to work at G&D is there now and he knows his Windsors

Where is HPF?

RG · 16-03-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FRDGAL

Where is HPF?

Horsepower Factory is in Dandednong.

MADED-6 · 16-03-2008, 11:56 AM

hmm interesting i took my battery off one day to do the steering wheel and ever since then my car has been pinging really bad like worse than it used to.
the car had a rough tune just for low rpm as it was getting run in so it has always pinged up high in 2nd but now any rpm WOT it pings in second and if not a cold night even in first.
i got offered to buy the flash tuner off the old owner of the car but havent goit the money atm maybe i should get it then put the tune back in it may have lost it.
cheers josh.

RG · 16-03-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MADED-6

hmm interesting i took my battery off one day to do the steering wheel and ever since then my car has been pinging really bad like worse than it used to.
the car had a rough tune just for low rpm as it was getting run in so it has always pinged up high in 2nd but now any rpm WOT it pings in second and if not a cold night even in first.
i got offered to buy the flash tuner off the old owner of the car but havent goit the money atm maybe i should get it then put the tune back in it may have lost it.
cheers josh.

If you keep on driving it like that you WILL destroy a piston.

RUKIDN · 16-03-2008, 02:23 PM

Anyone had any experience with horsepower factory?
First i have heard of them.
Im interested though as im needing a custom tune done with a capa flash box for my supercharged au xr8 in a few weeks.

redef · 16-03-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RUKIDN

Anyone had any experience with horsepower factory?
First i have heard of them.
Im interested though as im needing a custom tune done with a capa flash box for my supercharged au xr8 in a few weeks.

there good but they like there holdens abit to much lol and can be dear sometimes.Try springy motors the tuner used to work at hpf but started his own shop so is fairly cheap and does ford flash(95468777)