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Dyno Day - Click HERE for Original Thread

Prudz_lude
Ok guys, who is up for a dyno day? i pm'd martin and he wants 90 dollars for a base run with wideband. Not a bad price. I started one of these threads in sufi and it did not get that far. Who is down for this? set a date/time? If no one else is interested i will go it alone. I just really want a base run to see what my car is putting down stock so i have a reference for when i start modding.

Confirmed List

-2ndgenlude
-Prudz lude
-Walkur1
-Redwall177

walkur1
I'm so there... 90 bucks is pretty sweet. I'll see if my friend wants to come too. The part about the wideband though... do we need to have one installed first? They are expensive...

Prudz_lude
quote:
Originally posted by walkur1
I'm so there... 90 bucks is pretty sweet. I'll see if my friend wants to come too. The part about the wideband though... do we need to have one installed first? They are expensive...


I do not believe so. Could be wrong. That isn't even a club price though. They normally give discounts if you bring enough people because it is just a constant flow of cash for the day.

Tyler, give martin a call and see if you can get some sort of club deal. Try to make it on a friday during the afternoon/evening. That would be the best.

walkur1
Agreed... Friday's FTW

2ndgenlude
90 is expensive. i remember when i dynoed my old prelude at pe tuning it was 60 for 3 runs. martin still has my engine stand and owes me RC injectors so i might be able to get better pricing. i might just get the lude retuned the same day, maybe at the end. get my hondata going. i guess i can go in tomorrow and throw the idea at him. how many interested people though?

as for the wideband you do not need one. he clamps a wideband sensor in your exhaust to get the afr readout from the dynojet software.

Prudz_lude
yah, thats what i thought. that is why i never commented on 90 being a good deal. I recall other clubs getting runs in for 40 dollars if i am correct.

Make a list

1.Prudz_lude
2.Walkur1

2ndgenlude
i will either baseline the civic or tune the lude, so im in. 3 so far. we are going to need around 5 at least im guessing for him to cut us a deal.

walkur1
Would the price only cover one run? I'm wondering if I could run first, then take Adam's header and get it welded on somewhere and then come back for a second... haha, I'm crazy.

How long does it take to change a header, anyways?

BRNIN8
I'd be in, as long as it isn't this weekend. I just want a baseline run. PM me if it's on. I know I'm not running a Prelude, but if it's alright with you guys...

Prudz_lude
lol, it takes about 1-2 hours to get it in. You could make it if you made your appointment and were the first one to get dyno'd. Odds are we would be there for 3-4 hours. Probably more depending on how many there are.

walkur1
I guess I'll have to see how many people are in then... be ready to bring the header, though. Haha, anybody got an intake I can swap on too?

2ndgenlude
i gave you my old one. and i could lend you a filter for it.

and i can't go to afi today, civic is in for the aero kit.

i shouldn't really go until we have people anyways. so 3 confirmed. we could invite some people off 780 if we need a few more too.

walkur1
Haha, yeah I still have it laying around... too lazy to find a filter and do the work. Bring the filter... just in case.

But yeah, wait for more people... the cheaper the better!

walkur1
Got a question:

Can the dyno handle bikes and/or trucks? I've got a few (2-4) buddies who would be in, depending on the day.

Trucks are diesel...

2ndgenlude
i saw a huge truck on their dyno. had like a 2 ft lift haha. as for bikes, i don't believe he has the bike attachment, so they would be out. i will get a for sure answer either tomorrow or monday. whenever i go over there.

Prudz_lude
quote:
Originally posted by 2ndgenlude
i gave you my old one. and i could lend you a filter for it.

and i can't go to afi today, civic is in for the aero kit.

i shouldn't really go until we have people anyways. so 3 confirmed. we could invite some people off 780 if we need a few more too.



BRNIN8 just said he wants to join so that makes 4

2ndgenlude
yep, alright i will go in monday and see what martin can do for us and check the dyno schedule.

kellyk75
Yes, other clubs have had them at $40-50 for 3.

Prudz_lude
quote:
Originally posted by kellyk75
Yes, other clubs have had them at $40-50 for 3.


there you go. Tell martin to give a better price.

redwall177
tyler i would be in for my sport truck

Prudz_lude
So whats the word tyler? did you talk to martin :dunno:

2ndgenlude
didn't go in yesterday. i had to go to a hockey draft i forgot about. i will head over after work today and post up what he says.

2ndgenlude
well i went in and talked to martin. he said for around 6 cars he would do $70 per person. cheaper the more cars we get. also it would have to be on a weekend. his dyno is booked solid, but he said probably within 2 to 3 weeks he could fit us in on a sat/sun. i will probably end up tuning my prelude at the end, so if anyone wants to stick around and watch feel free. whats a good day for everyone?

Prudz_lude
quote:
Originally posted by 2ndgenlude
well i went in and talked to martin. he said for around 6 cars he would do $70 per person. cheaper the more cars we get. also it would have to be on a weekend. his dyno is booked solid, but he said probably within 2 to 3 weeks he could fit us in on a sat/sun. i will probably end up tuning my prelude at the end, so if anyone wants to stick around and watch feel free. whats a good day for everyone?


$70...that is still pretty damn high for bringing 6 cars to his shop. :confused: I would say if we get 6 it should be at least $50-$60 dollars max.

Know what we should do! i made a thread like this on sufi a month or so ago. There are about 7-8 people who plan on going. We should combine both clubs so we have like 15 people. Should only cost us each like $30.

2ndgenlude
i doubt he will go under 60 despite how many people we have. remember, since he is booked up he said he would come in on a weekend and do it for us during his own time. but it wouldn't hurt to get some more people and haggle with him a bit lol. we could probably get $60 a person if we have around 10 people. $60 isn't bad for 3 runs with wideband. then you get the graph emailed to you. but we will need to start a confirmed list of people, since the sooner we let martin know when we want the dyno, the sooer he can get us in.

and i edited your original post adam to make a confirmed list of people. :)

Prudz_lude
If we can get $60 that is a good enough price for me.

Count me in but we can't do this for 3 weeks. I have exams until the 25th. After that i will have lots of free time! :thumbup:

redwall177
hey tyler if you could do it a sunday that would be the best sorry guy i have to work saturday till 4 so kinda want to do this but can only sunday

walkur1
I think anytime after next week will be good... we should try and get a date, and some more people signed up. School and exams will be done by then, so I actually might have some money!

2ndgenlude
i pmed martin to schedule us in roughly 3 weeks. gets everyone time to get their cars together, or whatever they need to do. also gives us time to find a few more people.

Prudz_lude
Awesome! Thanks tyler! I hope everyone attends, it is just a base run and would be a great meet :thumbup:

2ndgenlude
martin said saturday may 10th would work for him. if thats ok then thats the day.

b18b.eg
how much is it, i wantot see whta my civic actually puts down before i swap.

2ndgenlude
its sitting at $70 right now. that will include 3 runs with wideband and your graph emailed to you. if we can grab some more people it will most likely be dropped to $60.

b18b.eg
SATURDAY MAY 10th @ what time?

2ndgenlude
probably start around noon. maybe earlier. martin is pming me soon as i need to get my car in before hand for a new oil line and a new downpipe. im getting tuned for my 400whp pull after everyone gets their baseline in. i will ask him what time he wants to get it going.

b18b.eg
well tell me what time fo sho, so i can get more people

B-TownRep
None of you know me, but I'm picking up a new car and interested in some baseline figures. Count me in.

Prudz_lude
sweet! Count me in for may 10th! What time? i will need to have mine base lined during the day. I believe i have plans i can't bail on in the evening for that day so as long as i can get a pull in before 5pm i am good. I might be able to bail on my plans but i won't know until a few days before.

walkur1
Alright, I'll be sure to keep that day clear of any plans. Let us know what time we start, Tyler. Looking forward to seeing your car put out some mad digits...

JoshP2002
Id like to see what my car puts out stock, Im in.

Edit; Am I too late? Also, my car is stock (Unless stickers really do add 20hp!?!?!) is this a problem? I dont even know what a wideband is honestly.

walkur1
I'm sure you'd be welcome, but Tyler (2ndgenlude) has to OK that.

We're doing baseline runs, so it's gonna be exactly what you're looking for. Stock is perfectly fine, so no worries there. Most of the people there will have lightly, if at all, modified cars.

And a wideband is an aftermarket sensor which detects your exact fuel/air ratio. Cars come with a narrowband (I'm assuming that's what it's called) from the factory, and it can only tell if the ratio is lean, or rich. So with a wideband, you can actually tell how much more or less fuel you need to get your ratio at its proper level. The sensor used at the shop simply clips on to your exhaust.

JoshP2002
quote:
Originally posted by walkur1
I'm sure you'd be welcome, but Tyler (2ndgenlude) has to OK that.

We're doing baseline runs, so it's gonna be exactly what you're looking for. Stock is perfectly fine, so no worries there. Most of the people there will have lightly, if at all, modified cars.

And a wideband is an aftermarket sensor which detects your exact fuel/air ratio. Cars come with a narrowband (I'm assuming that's what it's called) from the factory, and it can only tell if the ratio is lean, or rich. So with a wideband, you can actually tell how much more or less fuel you need to get your ratio at its proper level. The sensor used at the shop simply clips on to your exhaust.



Thanks,
I appreciate the post!
So if its all good with Tyler, Im in - where is this place to get them dyno'd at?

walkur1
Address is 8216 43 St. You have to turn off 50th street to get there... or you could just google "afi performance edmonton ab" and see exactly where it is!

b18b.eg
i dibs a early run bitches

2ndgenlude
quote:
Originally posted by JoshP2002
Id like to see what my car puts out stock, Im in.

Edit; Am I too late? Also, my car is stock (Unless stickers really do add 20hp!?!?!) is this a problem? I dont even know what a wideband is honestly.



Your more then welcome to show up. more the merrier. i would like to have 10 confirmed people.

redwall177
hey tyler when will you guys end it cuz i dont get off of work till 4

JoshP2002
quote:
Originally posted by 2ndgenlude
Your more then welcome to show up. more the merrier. i would like to have 10 confirmed people.


Sweet, thanks. I'll be there!

b18b.eg
confirm my shit i dibs a early fucking run. like 2 ludes then me. or me first, so you bitches have some real numbers to look at all day:lol:

walkur1
quote:
Originally posted by b18b.eg
confirm my shit i dibs a early fucking run. like 2 ludes then me. or me first, so you bitches have some real numbers to look at all day:lol:


Haha, you better hope that your numbers are better than mine...

I'm still wondering if I should pull the double run, one with stock, one with intake and header... What do you guys think? Would Martin charge me for two runs? :(

2ndgenlude
if you take up time on the dyno for installs he might charge you for extra time. most of the time hes pretty cool about stuff like that, like a intake is a 10 minute install. header would be tricky though. im actually excited for this. i wonder what its like to break traction at 100km/h lol. as long as it doesn't blow up :P need to get my hondata find my 3 bar map sensor. someone should bring a mini bbq if its nice and we could cook burgers or something :)

b18b.eg
hey tyler martin has a bbq. does any one vote open i run open headers !

2ndgenlude
shit i forgot, he does lol. open header eh? i would just make sure im outside when your on the dyno lol.

JoshP2002
An intake is only a 10 minute install? I think I'll try going stock and then installing that - does it not take a couple of runs for the computer to fix the intake variables though? Hope that makes sense.

b18b.eg
quote:
Originally posted by 2ndgenlude
shit i forgot, he does lol. open header eh? i would just make sure im outside when your on the dyno lol.


its still just a d series. i took the muffler off. maybe just do that shit again.

Nis13
count me in if you guys plan on doing this mid month of may my engines done and i should have my car out in a coupl weeks booked in the shop for the 7th so far

Beagles
I might just come to see what the deal is lol.
Being that my pockets are starving/ there is nothing really epic about a stock 3rd gen i wont do a run.:p
(if thats ok of course)

2ndgenlude
ya your welcome to come watch. make a meet out of it.

walkur1
So are we 100% going on May 10th? Or do we still have to confirm that?

2ndgenlude
may 10th is the set date. im just waiting on a time.

JoshP2002
Very nice. I dont mind being in the latter of the cars to hit the dyno either, it'll be interesting to watch some cars go up.

walkur1
So I feel like a giant douche...

I just realized that my stag is on the 10th too... in Grande Prairie. I can't believe it. I was so jacked to see all these sweet cars put down some numbers, and meet with everybody for a while. So, unless you guys are willing to reschedule, I cannot make it. I'm soooo disappointed, I don't think my car will ever see the rolling road now :(

Prudz_lude
that sucks the big one. I guess it is tylers call.

JoshP2002
Theres a slight possibility I'll be up in GP on the 10th, but thats very slight.

2ndgenlude
well i could re -schedule for a different weekend if that would be alright for everyone, what does everyone think?

JoshP2002
For me it would be the sooner the better, but I cant imagine you could get it sooner?

b18b.eg
fuck you the day is not changing i have shit all planned out to put down above stock numbers i'm pumped for may 10

B-TownRep
So my new car is all sorted out, I'm wondering if I can still get in on this for a stock baseline pull?

2ndgenlude
yep. im just waiting on a time from martin. hes taking his time getting back to me...

B-TownRep
No worries, sounds good. Thanks.

2ndgenlude
martin has a tune to do at 10, so he said we can start at 3.

JoshP2002
3 o clock, Saturday, on the tenth.. im in!

B-TownRep
Save me a spot!!!!:thumbup:

Prudz_lude
:thumbup:

i am doing one of the first runs.

redwall177
that is not bad tyler i am done at 4 so i should make it

2ndgenlude
awesome. hope to see everyone out :thumbup:

2ndgenlude
well martin kinda pissed me off but the dyno day will still go on if everyone wants it to. he told me he doesn't have time to fix my car (minor exhaust connection and a oil line) before the dyno day ( gave him 3 weeks notice) so my car will not see the dyno, and i doubt it will see AFI's shop again. This is added to the fact he owes me $300 injectors, he still has my engine stand, and while my car was in his shop he made a nasty dent in my quarter panel with paint transfer that i looked the other way on. plus i gave him about $5000 last year for work performed, and he can't get me in for a day worth of work with 3 weeks notice? he had the nerve to say my car will "have to wait". actually after writing this post im even more pissed off at him. I guess this is the way he does business.


either way i won't be dynoing any car.

Prudz_lude
you have been pm'd tyler

walkur1
Are there any other dyno's in Edmonton that we could go to instead?

JoshP2002
I agree with Walkur.. Im in no rush, and it would be nice to see your car up on the dyno fixed up. Not to mention giving money to a person who values business rather than pushing it aside.

Prudz_lude
i vote lightspeed. It is in red deer. it would make for a killer cruise, we could get dinner or something while we are down there, and do all they dyno'ing. Plus, we could probably set something up with lightspeed for some sort of discount for prelude club members.

2ndgenlude
that would be my vote. i actually might end up taking martin to court for damages due to how pissed off i am. not sure if i have a case, but the tune he charged me for garbage, car runs like shit and i want my quarter panel fixed. that will be hard to prove though. should have took pictures and what not when it happened. but i didn't think it would come to this. its unfortunate people run shops around here like that.

Prudz_lude
no it won't. Like i said Tyler, you have more than enough witnesses for you to take the stand against him in court. Hell, i remember the day it happened and you drove me to AFI and showed me it. That shop is a joke.

walkur1
That sounds like a good idea... I'd totally be down for a cruise and dyno day. I hereby cast my vote to boycott AFI.

Oh, and I am really dying to see our club on the dyno...

2ndgenlude
alright. i will contact lightspeed and get back to everyone. sorry about the delay.

B-TownRep
I'm not sure if I'm still welcome to go to lightspeed as you guys were talking about it being your prelude club, but a cruise and dyno sesh would be fun.

PS sorry to hear about your car dude, that's total garbage.

2ndgenlude
you would still be able to come. its still a open dyno day. just sucks we have to drive a hour out of town to find a good shop. will be a nice cruise though.

JoshP2002
Alright, I was thinking the same thing - Im going to have to try and get my battery relocated before this run though, as its not exactly in the safest of places for a long trip.
1 hour cruise for a reputable shop isnt too bad though, hopefully its a nice day!

2ndgenlude
i might have jumped the gun a bit but im still mad. i just got this message.
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I will get the injectors ASAP.

Sorry I am not able to get your car done for the weekend. I was more than happy to do it for you...but by this weekend is just not possible right now.

If you have not found someone to do it this week then let me know and I will still do it for you next week.

Can the parts be built off of measurements? The only issue is shop space right now. We have 5 cars going out this week, but right now there isnt a single stall open.

Take care,

Martin
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i did give him 3 weeks. if he does get the injectors, and discounts the tune/ exhaust i will get the majority of my money back besides the quarter.

so im torn. what would everyone else do haha. my car is turning into the biggest pain in the ass of all time.

NathanRed
i have been in a similar situation with my bumper getting painted by some guy before it seems to me like he is buying time, i would just ask for my money or go the small claims court way, that way you have something solid you know not just someones word.

2ndgenlude
well i just sent him a small novel to read through a pm so I will let everyone know whats going to happen.

b18b.eg
are we still going to dyno then may 10th i am ready to rumble

2ndgenlude
nope. 10th is shot. i need to work this out with martin if i can. im still waiting for lightspeed to get back to me too.

Prudz_lude
quote:
Originally posted by 2ndgenlude
i might have jumped the gun a bit but im still mad. i just got this message.
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I will get the injectors ASAP.

Sorry I am not able to get your car done for the weekend. I was more than happy to do it for you...but by this weekend is just not possible right now.

If you have not found someone to do it this week then let me know and I will still do it for you next week.

Can the parts be built off of measurements? The only issue is shop space right now. We have 5 cars going out this week, but right now there isnt a single stall open.

Take care,

Martin
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i did give him 3 weeks. if he does get the injectors, and discounts the tune/ exhaust i will get the majority of my money back besides the quarter.

so im torn. what would everyone else do haha. my car is turning into the biggest pain in the ass of all time.



Tyler, you realize he has been saying this same shit for the last year right? What makes you think his word is worth anything now? He obviously stumbled across this thread and has seen that he could have a lawsuit on his hands. Funnier part about it is he is going to lose if it comes to that since you have so many witnesses and you documented your build. I would just go to small claims court and be done with it. You are better off going to lightspeed anyway for the tune. At least then you know it will be a good tune.

He never mentioned paying to fix that quarter panel either....that is a $1000+ bill right there. Who cares if he has 5 cars going out this week either! YOUR CAR HAS BEEN THERE FOR A YEAR!!!! Yours should have been out of his shop months ago.

Prudz_lude
quote:
Originally posted by 2ndgenlude
nope. 10th is shot. i need to work this out with martin if i can. im still waiting for lightspeed to get back to me too.



Why are we waiting on Martin? Keep calling lightspeed until you get an answer. Like we discussed, we should try and get some sort of account going with them so we can refer all members there and get a discount since we will be sending so many cars there. Shops love that kind of stuff. Plus, i would prefer to support a shop that has great reviews and hasn't fucked a friend around.

2ndgenlude
ya i know. i emailed lightspeed last night. they should get back to me soon. im not letting martin push me around anymore. but since he still has a lot of my money im going to have to work things out with him. supposely my injectors are ordered, which is a good start, but i still need a downpipe and whatever else it needs. i honestly would be happy with a stock h22 in the lude right now based on how much trouble ive had with the car. its just so much un-needed stress. If martin can make things right Then i won't have a reason to do anything against him. I have to admit I can be a push over since i hate confrontation, but shops shouldn't take advantage of people.

2ndgenlude
and i just got this.

I am sorry that your experience has been so bad. It is exactly the delays in getting your car done the first time that are making it so I can't just fit it in on short notice.

We are really making an effort around here to have jobs in and out in a timly fashion, and the main advisary to this task is doing out of order work. We no longer take vehicles in to sit around for months on end getting partial work along the way. I was being up front and honest with you that I would not be able to have your car done this week. My old ways of business would have been to give you false hope to make you happy, and then not have it done in time.

My plan was to make sure I had the appropriate amount of time to give your car my full attention and have the thing in and out in a day or two.

That car was certianly never tuned at part throttle properly, and it was evedent of that when it was on the dyno even. The main goal was to get it out and not spend much time on the part throttle since we were just going to do the injectors and s200 system anyways.

It has been a long journy trying to bring my shop upto a proffessional level, and it is truly a ton better than when you had your car in. I would be happy to be the one to finish your car up right, and at least lessen the sour taste you currently have.

As for the dent in your car, that is something that I never intended for you to pay for. I kinda invisioned that when the car was all sorted out and ready for paint I would take care of our part of the damage on the paint job bill. If you are not planning on painting the car then I will arrange to have the damage caused while your car was here to be fixed. There is absolutely no reason that your car should be returned with a dent in it for you to fix out of your own pocket.

As for cancelling the dyno... I really don't mind at all. I probably shouldnt have booked it in on such short notice anyways, it was done more as a favor than a business venture.

Let me know if you are willing to give me a shot fixing everything up for you and I will book the car in for a solid day to get it in and out for you.

Thanks,

Martin

Prudz_lude
quote:
Originally posted by 2ndgenlude
ya i know. i emailed lightspeed last night. they should get back to me soon. im not letting martin push me around anymore. but since he still has a lot of my money im going to have to work things out with him. supposely my injectors are ordered, which is a good start, but i still need a downpipe and whatever else it needs. i honestly would be happy with a stock h22 in the lude right now based on how much trouble ive had with the car. its just so much un-needed stress. If martin can make things right Then i won't have a reason to do anything against him. I have to admit I can be a push over since i hate confrontation, but shops shouldn't take advantage of people.


but shops will and do take advantage of those people in the automotive industry. Hell, i have such a hard time finding a shop that won't lie to my face about car issues simply because i don't look like i have ever touched a wrench in my life.

I can't even count how many times i have had to tell the managers that they are lying to me, are ripping me off, and then force them to try and prove me wrong. You should have witnessed my husky incident for my brakes. Fuck, that was such a joke. I ended up paying less than what they told me my bill was because they did unneeded work without my premission, they lied about hours required, and ended up breaking one of my pedals off my pedal as well they stole something out of my car. I can't remember. It was fucking ridiculous.

If Martin fixes everything, including the quarter panel free of expense, then yah you won't need to pursue legal action. However, i see that highly unlikely and i almost gurantee that you won't get that quarter panel fixed through him.

2ndgenlude
ya. shops in edmonton are lacking in the honesty department. i think i will give him a shot to make it right though and judging by his last message it seems like it will finally be finished. especially since he offered to fix my quarter panel. If this goes through worry free martin will deserve props for fixing a really bad situation. if not im where i am right now lol.

Prudz_lude
I am all for redemption, i just don't see it happening.

hacman
WOW!!! just stumbled on this thread. Glad I did. Martin has had my car in for a 4 day stage 2 supercharger install. It's now going on just over a month lol.

I keep getting the run around type thing, oh it's just about finished. Or we had to do this and that to it but were getting it all worked out and it'll be fired up soon. Well on friday he called to say they were just lowering it to fire it up and he would call me to come over for the dyno. Well I have heard nothing since.

I keep calling but it only goes to voice mail, and on saturday I was leaving a message and someone actually picked th phone up and hung up on me mid message. Of course today same thing right to voice mail. SO ya id say id like to know what's going on with that shop too. communication on their part sucks ass, and the lies just seem to flow out of their mouths so far. I am getting more then a little pissed to say the least.

peace




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