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  1. 02-15-2010, 07:03 AM #1
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    <rant on>
    I see a lot of videos with cars listed as "untuned".
    Either your car is in an A/F range that the engine is happy with, or it isn't.
    If your car is not running right - don't race it - go get it tuned.
    If your car is running right, and good enough to race, then it isn't "untuned", it just might not be at the optimal setup.

    The reality is, if you are good enough to run, then it is unlikely that you will suddenly be much faster if you retune the car. So quit using "untuned" - because anyone that is claiming that is just looking to have an excuse ready for when they lose.

    Example:
    "You only beat me because I haven't tuned my car yet. Once I get it tuned, I will drag you down the street."
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  2. 02-15-2010, 07:08 AM #2
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    I agree

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  3. 02-15-2010, 07:12 AM #3
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    Lol true statement
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  4. 02-15-2010, 07:26 AM #4
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    I agree also!!

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  5. 02-15-2010, 12:18 PM #5
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    I would never run a car untuned as u see all these videos....
    -If You Own A Honda And Say "Headers", Go Jump Off Bridge...........

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  6. 02-15-2010, 12:28 PM #6
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    having a untuned car that you race is just a waste of money... or can be a BIG waste of money when you can spend... what 1000 max and have a safe running "fast" car....
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  7. 02-15-2010, 12:53 PM #7
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    tru dat

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  8. 02-15-2010, 01:46 PM #8
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    tuning is foar fag00ts
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  9. 02-15-2010, 01:48 PM #9
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    I tuned my pickle this morning.....
    NO ADVERTISING

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  10. 02-15-2010, 02:14 PM #10
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    i tuned a guitar once?
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    I TUNED YOUR MOTHER!
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  12. 02-15-2010, 03:09 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nemesis View Post
    I TUNED YOUR MOTHER!
    ugh i was thinking of saying this but didnt....
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    THERE IS NO SUCH THING IS AN UNTUNED CAR. damn caps. every car is tuned even if it is the factory tune.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CH@Dbee View Post
    THERE IS NO SUCH THING IS AN UNTUNED CAR. damn caps. every car is tuned even if it is the factory tune.
    shut your technical seeking ass up... go take some pick of the toilet... might be some better work for ya....





















































    :boobies: just kidding fool!!!:boobies:
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    Quote Originally Posted by DirtyMechanic View Post
    shut your technical seeking ass up... go take some pick of the toilet... might be some better work for ya....

    :boobies: just kidding fool!!!:boobies:
    atleast it isnt as bad as the whole daily driver when you only own 1 car debate lol ooooor iiiiis it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CH@Dbee View Post
    atleast it isnt as bad as the whole daily driver when you only own 1 car debate lol ooooor iiiiis it?
    lol... hmm idk... i might have to think this is worse.... because stock cars ECUs are programed with a base tune... not really tuned individually
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  17. 02-15-2010, 06:50 PM #17
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    ehhh...in my case the car was tuned on 100dry shot, it now has 150 wet and according to afr readings its rich....still went 10.98 on that tune

    picking up hp tuners next week though
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  18. 02-15-2010, 07:45 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil Goat View Post
    ehhh...in my case the car was tuned on 100dry shot, it now has 150 wet and according to afr readings its rich....still went 10.98 on that tune

    picking up hp tuners next week though
    you ran 10's untuned!
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    Quote Originally Posted by japan4racing View Post
    you ran 10's untuned!
    lol...at least specifically for the current setup anyway

    i picked up my kirkey and 200 jets today....filing taxes tonight so i should have it back in a week or so and i'll be buying hp asap and getting on the dyno
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  20. 02-15-2010, 11:28 PM #20
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    i know i have stated my car as untuned before. i put C16 in it on a pump gas map and just turned the boost up some. I wouldn't consider it tuned for the fact that it was a different fuel and boost level. just my opinion.
    Who knows?
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  21. 02-16-2010, 01:00 AM #21
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    what if your untuned and want a mountain run?
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  22. 02-16-2010, 09:34 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by HypnoToad View Post
    what if your untuned and want a mountain run?
    ask yourself this... do you have enough money for a new motor? if answer is yes... GET A FUCKING TUNE!!! if answer is no then ask yourself ... do you have enough money for a tune? if answer is yes THEN GET A FUCKING TUNE, then you can got on your mtn run and street race or whatever you want to do with it. if answer is no... then you shouldn't be driving it...
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  23. 02-16-2010, 07:33 AM #23
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    Funny thing is only people driving imports use that word. Most guys with muscle making any type of power know you don't race an untuned car, especially FI.
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