Subject	this... This... THIS!!!!
Posted by	vorpalZ on September 09, 2014 at 11:07 AM
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In Reply To	it took me a month to prepare my car for a SZ tune posted by puchy on September 09, 2014 at 09:09 AM
Message	I have run 4 Specialty Z dyno weekends and participated in another one. I have fixed, diagnosed, assisted, run for last minute parts, donated time, labour and parts and countless other small and large jobs to get everybody tuned on the dyno. Myself included... i've had to do last minute repairs and upgrades to fix stuff that wasn't done correctly on both my Z's pre-dyno. Which I shut up and do. And these are on cars that are running fairly reliably. There are simply too many things that can go sideways on 20+ year old turbocharged sportscars to expect them to be perfect for tuning, regardless of the shiny parts you've bought. If your car is not up to snuff for dyno tuning... take the time and get it ready. I've had to refuse people for dyno events because not only were the cars not ready, they were actually road unsafe. And of course the owners are pissed off at me for pointing it out. Even on the dyno, we're had guys disappointed at their numbers and we've told them why they're losing power and what they need to do to correct it. And most are good about it, but I've had a couple over the years that are pissed at me and SZ because we didn't deliver on their expectations. I honestly couldn't run a business like the guys at SZ do and have to deal with the same thing all the time... I'd lose it on the guy if they start whining about shit that they can fix properly but won't. Good thing we have these guys... they're much better at handling this type of situation. MY Zs ARE HYBRID VEHICLES, THEY RUN ON GASOLINE AND MONEY "I expressed no attitude, I'm correcting you. If you don't like it, try not to be wrong next time. Now you're getting attitude, and if you don't like that you should grow a thicker skin.” - TriniTT 14:04:16 12/22/12 ”Exhaust doesn't produce horsepower” - VERTTZ 13:17:22 06/26/12 I'm off to wax mine and go for a drive now. - BigTDogg (MA) 07:17:08 07/17/09 times change, people change, but the Z32 still kicks ass. - apudapus 16:46:02 06/15/07 I was more wondering how you set your climate control to 22* lol, it would be that fastest freezer on wheels! - Briscoe'sZ32 (NJ) 23:15:44 02/05/07 You have *got* to be getting a cut from B&B :D - SeedyROM 15:24:29 08/16/06 What do you think B&B stands for? - YugoBernie (NoVA) 15:57:09 08/16/06
Follow Ups	experience at specialty z - Alik Deaf Z 17:20:21 09/08/14 ok, thanks for your opinion. - Halo TTZ 17:33:08 09/08/14 Specialty Z is correct and honest with you. - MULTI-Z 17:47:54 09/08/14 The only thing wrong that I see is your attitude - Adam (NoVA) 18:02:52 09/08/14 Sorry but SZ just told you the truth. - Evan(CA) 18:28:23 09/08/14 SZ will not steer you wrong. Sorry to hear you spent a lot - Mr.Stacy 18:41:52 09/08/14 Re: experience at specialty z - MaxxAction 18:43:43 09/08/14 Sounds like a rough day - Zbullet 19:02:53 09/08/14 Unfortunately, you consistently opted to buy sub-par parts. - bartz32tt 19:06:14 09/08/14 More detail.... - Greg D. (Specialty-Z) 19:09:06 09/08/14 Sounds like It wouldn't survive long enough to tune. - JDAVE 19:14:15 09/08/14 Matco/Redline (n/m) - Greg D. (Specialty-Z) 19:23:24 09/08/14 Re: Matco/Redline - lbw46 10:06:24 09/09/14 Depends what you need done - ZXoltan 13:08:52 09/09/14 Re: More detail.... - davidalmada 19:27:15 09/08/14 Completely makes sense - BlitZ91TT 19:55:06 09/08/14 I really hate having to give owners that kind of news - BlackholeZ 20:07:08 09/08/14 Hey Greg... Curious why SPL tension rods, not Powertrix? - ZXoltan 20:34:08 09/08/14 Wow. Just looking at that list, the car is not safe. - MixManMash 21:28:22 09/08/14 I don't see what the problem is. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:06:56 09/08/14 lol (n/m) - TeeTurboZee 08:07:10 09/09/14 thanks for the pre-SpecialtyZ tuning checklist! (n/m) - wickdGSXR 22:20:47 09/08/14 mehh......"just a matter of preference" (n/m) - LJZTT 23:09:06 09/08/14 Should have charged him for the list (n/m) - s3trios 00:14:30 09/09/14 Agree 100%, aside from the electric fan comment - flashstar 02:44:25 09/09/14 Considering everything else subpar on his car - MrOzzie5183 07:46:08 09/09/14 No fan controller needed, if you use the ECU instead. (n/m) - bartz32tt 08:47:36 09/09/14 Looks like you owe them money... (n/m) - phillyz 04:16:34 09/09/14 Wow! That's a darn good list. Q re the PTU, - Boosted1 06:07:15 09/09/14 2nd (n/m) - LivinTheDream 19:11:59 09/11/14 Sounds like a lot of minor issues... - -Grimm- 06:46:44 09/09/14 Sigh, sounds so familiar. Almost every z32 I seem to get - ztunerz 08:14:15 09/09/14 Re: More detail.... - Metacom 14:16:01 09/09/14 i can show you a picture - genic 14:31:04 09/09/14 Re: experience at specialty z - Z ONLY1 19:31:11 09/08/14 This guy created an account just to bitch? VTD? (n/m) - Hipendicular 19:32:18 09/08/14 After getting a reply from Greg... Absolutely not. (n/m) - Tu 20:04:48 09/08/14 While that's a popular opinion, - BlackholeZ 20:09:49 09/08/14 wrong answer (n/m) - LJZTT 23:13:57 09/08/14 Fix it right or bring it to Pep Boys. (n/m) - njz 19:50:51 09/08/14 This is the tough thing about being a mechanic - BlackholeZ 20:01:23 09/08/14 Alik - you got a pretty good deal with your bill of $385 - Zbullet 20:23:53 09/08/14 still trying to get guys together to get Greg up to toronto! (n/m) - Rogy 21:10:16 09/08/14 If everything goes to plan I may need a tune next summer... - Adamo 21:50:03 09/08/14 I might make that trek with you. (n/m) - Aqualung 22:04:14 09/08/14 ^^^^ yes ^^^^ (n/m) - Zbullet 07:39:04 09/09/14 I'd be in!!!! Early spring like April or early May. (n/m) - Attridge_300ZX 19:34:47 09/09/14 It may have been the best money you have spent - citation 21:11:08 09/08/14 Huge 2nd. A few thoughts... - Polish 00:14:46 09/09/14 Sorry to hear a crack vendor (CZP) hawked crack parts on you - Aqualung 22:05:21 09/08/14 This is the first i've heard of CZP selling knock off parts - Schmeal (NV) 00:21:37 09/09/14 is this sarcasm? or do you really just not know about - Ahmed (NoVA) 08:10:01 09/09/14 This is not sarcasm - Schmeal (NV) 10:57:51 09/09/14 This is just the tip of the iceburg. - Antihero 12:03:00 09/09/14 here you go - Ahmed (NoVA) 13:24:59 09/09/14 Wow, all credibility down the toilet. (n/m) - Schmeal (NV) 15:40:24 09/09/14 that was years and years ago. - moxie (SF) 10:56:26 09/10/14 Someone who sells AMS products is capable of anything. (n/m) - Aqualung 11:01:43 09/10/14 2nd (n/m) - HighPsi (NorCal) 18:19:48 09/10/14 By "this guy" do you mean Greg? - ConVerTT 08:45:11 09/11/14 no.. the op. unless he shows his receipt - moxie (SF) 10:24:15 09/11/14 They sell both... - Greg D. (Specialty-Z) 13:27:22 09/11/14 Good info on the difference in real and copies.... - Greg D. (Specialty-Z) 13:30:35 09/11/14 I also would like to share a terrible experience I had at - LJZTT 23:12:56 09/08/14 LMFAO - BEASTT 23:27:17 09/08/14 Well done. (n/m) - ForceFedTT (SoCal) 00:03:43 09/09/14 Re: I also would like to share a terrible experience I had at - TeeTurboZee 08:10:55 09/09/14 HA! (n/m) - Schmeal (NV) 11:00:21 09/09/14 OK, I get what your saying, but.... - ZXoltan 12:59:43 09/09/14 that is some funny $h!t right there....lol (n/m) - whamo 16:22:34 09/09/14 OMG, that made my day, can't stop laughing,,, (n/m) - Spectrum (WI) 21:11:08 09/09/14 What - no speggetti O's at Olive Garden - Oh man (n/m) - RICH1 08:04:51 09/10/14 lol (n/m) - mikehawkhertz 23:24:08 09/08/14 Anyone that knows me, knows im not a huge fan of SZ - toykoz32 23:34:17 09/08/14 Sounds like its the best $385 he's ever spent. (n/m) - ZILVER-NZ 23:51:45 09/08/14 Being a deaf Z owner must be tough. - dvice 04:14:10 09/09/14 It would be hard to take all at once, but... - BoneZ (MD) 06:17:52 09/09/14 2nd.... (n/m) - RAGTPZ 07:37:38 09/09/14 If I had children, I would let Greg and Seb tune them. - RAGTPZ 07:41:01 09/09/14 I would let specialty z tune my piano - Zvil (FL) 12:45:10 09/09/14 I would happily pay $385.00 for Greg/Seb to go through my - MrOzzie5183 07:55:10 09/09/14 I know it's a tough pill to swallow man, but thats a favor - Antihero 08:42:57 09/09/14 it took me a month to prepare my car for a SZ tune - puchy 09:09:57 09/09/14 Re: it took me a month to prepare my car for a SZ tune - MaxxAction 09:26:39 09/09/14 yeah there are some major issues. it comes down to pride - puchy 13:24:59 09/09/14 this... This... THIS!!!! - vorpalZ 11:07:11 09/09/14 Ding Ding Ding!!! I think you were about to lose your s*** - MixManMash 17:21:50 09/09/14 Care to share the list? (n/m) - Aqualung 12:05:49 09/09/14 i forward it a few months ago to someone in Canada - puchy 13:21:33 09/09/14 That was me - vorpalZ 14:55:10 09/09/14 did it help you this year? (n/m) - puchy 19:49:16 09/09/14 You betcha... Thanks again (n/m) - vorpalZ 23:55:26 09/09/14 You guys should add that to the Z32 wiki - spicyZ 07:27:51 09/10/14 email sent, stranger. (n/m) - Aqualung 08:41:18 09/10/14 I wouldn't mind a copy of that list either :) (n/m) - Adamo 19:58:01 09/09/14 wait...Flawless Z told a deaf customer to buy BOV's? - Antihero 09:19:22 09/09/14 That was my first and only thought reading his post. (n/m) - dogpile 09:36:26 09/09/14 Z fever would do the same thing. - michaell32 (FL) 10:45:22 09/09/14 That's just cruel, and LOLworthy on their part. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 13:33:31 09/09/14 to be honest, after reading that I thought for sure it was - Adam (NoVA) 18:17:01 09/09/14 Wow... - -Grimm- 19:04:51 09/09/14 well, the primary reason I see people getting BOV's - vorpalZ 11:23:20 09/11/14 I would look at the previous shop you mentioned. My company - TTZ2NV(EPTmotorsports) 11:17:38 09/09/14 This entire post is garbage. Seriously man? (n/m) - Antihero 12:08:11 09/09/14 I think you've confused the owners of ConceptZ (Coz) and - ZXoltan 12:51:41 09/09/14 Your logic is flawed. - bartz32tt 15:34:30 09/09/14 are you trying to out-fail the OP? (n/m) - LJZTT 08:32:15 09/10/14 Hey Albert. Welcome to twinturbo.net :-) - ConVerTT 13:13:27 09/09/14 And I'm sure SZ would appreciate you not bringing your pile - BigTDogg (MA) 13:38:04 09/09/14 I will never understand someone who buys a Z32 - BarryGZX 14:07:17 09/09/14 $385 for all that?! Why are you pissed? - Zxpress 14:47:52 09/09/14 why did you towed your car there? - puchy 20:58:06 09/10/14 I took my Z to SZ to have it tuned and if you want it done - SpeedyZX 13:06:07 09/11/14
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