haycock Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm about to go to stage 3 and I'm going to need to be tuned. i was thinking of doing a E-tune from infamous1 but that sounds like a pain in the ass. so I'm wondering if anyone has had DBTuned tune there car or have any experience with them? Thanks, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSix Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Paul at FW Motorsports (renamed from DBTuned when he got a new location) knows his stuff, and he's a cool guy . I take my scoobie there for all maintenance and repairs. There are a few guys floating around this NorCal forum that can vouch for his tuning skills. I hope they can chime in. Give a man a beer, and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Havent been there personally, but I've heard nothing but good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayway Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I took mine there for it's 60k service and Paul was great. Cost me a small fortune but I paid for quality parts and fluids. He schooled me on Subaru extra-s gear oil which he uses and it fixed a synchro grinding issue so that's all that goes in my tranny and diffs now. I asked about tuning and it seemed he shys away from it, but I think its because he doesn't make much $$ doing tunes. IIRC he only tunes via an accessport so thats something else you would need to pay for plus the tune. I vote for e-tune, that's what I've always done. The actual logging isnt the pain, its the waiting for revisions from Shamar but his turn around time seems to be better from what I've heard. Never had any problems with my infamous tunes and if you run into problems I could try to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haycock Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 thanks for the replies. I'm hearing and reading mostly good things about him in general but haven't really heard to much about his tuning. i want to be sure someone can tune it to its full potential while still being safe, Ive put alot of money into parts so id hate to get a mediocre tune and not use the parts to their potential. jayway, i already have an accessport so that wouldn't be an issue. did you get a wideband o2 for your e-tune? if so which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayway Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Went with the PLX SM AFR for wideband o2. Install and logging is a breeze. Curious what turbo you will be running? upgraded fueling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haycock Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 bnr 18g dw740 injectors dw65c racerx fmic turbo smart kompact bov grimmspeed boost solenoid those are the main parts im upgrading from the stage 2. i would consider going to e85 but its the wifes dd and she thinks it would be a hassel trying to find a e85 pump. so no e85... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT35 STi Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Paul is great. He's straight forward and honest. I've been running his tune for awhile now and the car still runs great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I have heard 50-50 among the people I hang out with. Positives for sure for tunes around here is GST and I personally am running a tune from EQ. Definite is when Shiggy from Japan is here at AutoHeadquarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Paul can be a pain to deal with at times. I've used him before, but the last time I was trying to get a turbo installed, he gave me the run around on scheduling. Ended up having someone else do the job. From what I've heard, EQ Tuning is better at tuning. Or just go with Shamar, his turnaround was around 2 days at most, from the time you send in your log to him sending the tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulFWMotorsports Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Paul can be a pain to deal with at times. I've used him before, but the last time I was trying to get a turbo installed, he gave me the run around on scheduling. Ended up having someone else do the job. From what I've heard, EQ Tuning is better at tuning. I'm sorry to hear to about your experience. When did this happen? Not making excuses, but we were building a new shop & moving, so unfortunately, customer service sucked until all the kinks were worked out. I'd like to invite you to give us another try. Not wanting to turn this into a tunZoR War, but define better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrational Exuberance Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I have a stage2+ tune from paul and a shitload of mods all done by him... 0 issues and im at probably 60k miles now on this stuff. The list: Pablo Especial short block (bored and honed, new pistons, i forget what else) Wrapped equal length headers Cobb UP Cobb catted DP Greddy evo2 exhaust more suspension mods than I care to list My main concerns were 1.) Factory look under the hood and 2.) ability to make my dick tingle when i pin the throttle. Mission Accomplished. My numbers are in here someplace... Ill try to dig them out. "i like my women the way i like terrorists... ...screaming gods name and ready to explode." http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5479/troy3nu5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ60 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have heard 50-50 among the people I hang out with. Is that Paul's length:girth ratio or girth:length? Either way, I'm jealous. I've been running Paul's stage 2 for 4+ years now. Car runs as smooth as stock while putting down close to 270 hp at the wheel. [FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][I]"Sweep the leg!" - Sensei Kreese, Karate Kid [/I][/B][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wang Lung Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 He's the only guy I let touch my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSix Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I knew a guy who went to DBTuned once. Ten years later....BAM! Herpes. Give a man a beer, and he'll waste an hour. Teach a man to brew, and he'll waste a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 FW is pretty much the only place my car goes for service. I've been very happy with him and his customer service. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Yeah FW is where i had my engine rebuilt and tranny installed. Great customer service forsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I have a stage2+ tune from paul and a shitload of mods all done by him... 0 issues and im at probably 60k miles now on this stuff. The list: Pablo Especial short block (bored and honed, new pistons, i forget what else) Wrapped equal length headers Cobb UP Cobb catted DP Greddy evo2 exhaust more suspension mods than I care to list My main concerns were 1.) Factory look under the hood and 2.) ability to make my dick tingle when i pin the throttle. Mission Accomplished. My numbers are in here someplace... Ill try to dig them out. Irrational X on Iclub yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrational Exuberance Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Who? Just kidding, yes its me. "i like my women the way i like terrorists... ...screaming gods name and ready to explode." http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5479/troy3nu5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heytiggr Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'll put it really simply... If I don't do the work on my car myself, it is done by Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haycock Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 I stopped by FW to pick up some oil and talked to Paul for a bit. cool guy, answered all my questions, ill be going to him for my stage 3 tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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