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Originally Posted by WhiteTardis
There's a good chance its not Newport calling the shots. If they opened a techline case with JLR corporate, then theres a good chance that its corporate instructing Newport to switch it out. Its not uncommon.
Yeah, they said its from corporate. You know a better person that can help me with this?
 
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Originally Posted by Tuning@VelocityAP
did the tuning shop bench flash or OBD flash?
Bench Flash.
 
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Originally Posted by akc70
Can I ask a stupid question, since you tuned it and lowered it, does that mean any engine and suspension related issue will not be covered by the warranty.
You are right. If you need to use the warranty you need to bring it back to stock including the suspension. Very painful process.
 
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What went wrong with the tune?
 
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Originally Posted by jaguny
What went wrong with the tune?
I would also like to know. We hear about +100hp from a tune but as soon as they reverted back to stock multiple problems are reported.

Now no update for 2 weeks.

=/
 
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Originally Posted by Shikatsu
I would also like to know. We hear about +100hp from a tune but as soon as they reverted back to stock multiple problems are reported.

Now no update for 2 weeks.

=/
Kinda what I expected. I don't think 100+ horsepower from just a tune was ever a possibility. Likely some bloated claims by someone.
 
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Originally Posted by Shikatsu
I would also like to know. We hear about +100hp from a tune but as soon as they reverted back to stock multiple problems are reported.

Now no update for 2 weeks.

=/
the car is currently on the Dyno. Will give you guys updates after this.

 
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Originally Posted by Stohlen
Kinda what I expected. I don't think 100+ horsepower from just a tune was ever a possibility. Likely some bloated claims by someone.
Or he achieved it and his engine blew up.
 
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Guys,
ive seen batman stickers on all types of cars ranging from luxury cars, sporty cars and old junk beater cars.
What's the deal with affixing a batman logo onto a car. Easpecially on an expensive car.
I just don't get it.
Anyone care to explain.
Thanks
 
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Old 04-25-2017, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ubad2
Guys,
ive seen batman stickers on all types of cars ranging from luxury cars, sporty cars and old junk beater cars.
What's the deal with affixing a batman logo onto a car. Easpecially on an expensive car.
I just don't get it.
Anyone care to explain.
Thanks
Cause, the car looks like a bat mobile and this is what I want?
 
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Originally Posted by Ubad2
Guys,
ive seen batman stickers on all types of cars ranging from luxury cars, sporty cars and old junk beater cars.
What's the deal with affixing a batman logo onto a car. Easpecially on an expensive car.
I just don't get it.
Anyone care to explain.
Thanks
Batman has fans of all ages and financial statuses.
 
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So guys, this one didn't work out well. I'm currently running on stock. I'm currently dealing with some issues with the tuner that needs to be resolved.
 
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Originally Posted by JVIII
So guys, this one didn't work out well. I'm currently running on stock. I'm currently dealing with some issues with the tuner that needs to be resolved.
damn I was really hoping this worked out I was excited. Well hope all works out brother keep us posted were all behind you.. like stated earlier tuners can be terrible and say anything to try to get there rep up in the game. They give claims on what they can do on cars they have never really worked on and don't stop to think if they fail what consequences the owner has to deal with tuners irresponsibility. Good luck keeps us posted
 

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Batman has fans of all ages and financial statuses.
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This must be Robin"s cruiser.
Wow !
 
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Originally Posted by JVIII
So guys, this one didn't work out well. I'm currently running on stock. I'm currently dealing with some issues with the tuner that needs to be resolved.

Great looking car; I hope this works out for you.

Others on this forum have had good luck with 'Velocity AP' Vtec tunes. I have their ECU tune for the 'R' ready to go, but first need to see if I can follow the instructions since I am totally unskilled at anything to do with a computer. I recall the h.p. gain without the pulley is around 55-60.

You did have problems with the stock power output, did the dealer get that issue resolved satisfactorily?
Lawrence.
 
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Originally Posted by Mulmur
Great looking car; I hope this works out for you.

Others on this forum have had good luck with 'Velocity AP' Vtec tunes. I have their ECU tune for the 'R' ready to go, but first need to see if I can follow the instructions since I am totally unskilled at anything to do with a computer. I recall the h.p. gain without the pulley is around 55-60.

You did have problems with the stock power output, did the dealer get that issue resolved satisfactorily?
Lawrence.
Dealer didn't help me out because of Non-Oem calibration. I'll disclose more once this issue is resolved.

Thank you.
 
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Stock Run with the Issue:




Stock Run WITHOUT the ISSUE:


 
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Originally Posted by JVIII
Bench Flash.
My bad. It was OBD Flash.
 
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Originally Posted by Tuning@VelocityAP
did the tuning shop bench flash or OBD flash?
My bad, it was OBD Flash.
 
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That first run at the end of March is certainly way off the mark. That's not much better than what I'm getting out of the V6.
 



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