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    Talked to DIY autotune and they said my IAT sensor issue wouldn't affect the tune all that much. Thanks for your feedback though and hopefully you weren't saying I'm a lazy kid because you don't even know me. The fact is balanced is overpriced. Like I've said several times, Ed doesn't work there anymore either, and they keep telling people he's "out of town".

    And why don't places like mainstream have strap down fees? Their hourly rate is pretty much the same...

    I'm not the only one who feels this way about this shop, FYI.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dmn2258 View Post
    Talked to DIY autotune and they said my IAT sensor issue wouldn't affect the tune all that much. Thanks for your feedback though and hopefully you weren't saying I'm a lazy kid because you don't even know me. The fact is balanced is overpriced. Like I've said several times, Ed doesn't work there anymore either, and they keep telling people he's "out of town".

    And why don't places like mainstream have strap down fees? Their hourly rate is pretty much the same...

    I'm not the only one who feels this way about this shop, FYI.
    Vteckidd has a point since most cars are not ready for tune, BUT!!!!

    A tuner should know to check timing, and sensor functions before a tune is attempted!

    IMO!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dmn2258 View Post
    Talked to DIY autotune and they said my IAT sensor issue wouldn't affect the tune all that much. Thanks for your feedback though and hopefully you weren't saying I'm a lazy kid because you don't even know me. The fact is balanced is overpriced. Like I've said several times, Ed doesn't work there anymore either, and they keep telling people he's "out of town".

    And why don't places like mainstream have strap down fees? Their hourly rate is pretty much the same...

    I'm not the only one who feels this way about this shop, FYI.
    Its overpriced, but yet you chose to go there and pay their prices. Makes sense

    You wanted Ed to tune your car, but chose to have someone NOT Ed tune it instead. Makes sense.

    I ran mainstream for 3 years, I know what they charge. I know balanced very well, I also ran Baltground, and worked with several other shops in the area.

    Im giving you golden advice, vet every shop, trust no one, and make your own informed decisions and live with the consequences. SOunds like you settled for the wrong shop and the wrong tuner, that was YOUR choice.
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