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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Trifecta Tune

couple of questions

How much is the deposit for the GTTuner.

Is there a way to put the tune on with a laptop? If so do you supply software/cable. Is there an extra cost or deposit for this option?

I'm Planning on purchasing the tune on the 15th of this month and need to know total cost so I can budget for it.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Not sure about the GT tuner, I used my laptop. They will ship you the cable needed to connect your laptop to the car. It's 30 dollars shipping and they put a $200 hold on your account until you return it. I would go laptop route, the program is very simple to run, my gf uploaded one of my tweaked tunes and she knows nothing about cars lol
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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Exactly. Thanks for asnwering his questions.

As stated, the cable is easiest. $20.00 shipping for the cable, both ways. $200.00 deposit for the cable until returned.

So, $350.00 for the tune.
$20.00 S&H.
$200.00 deposit which is NOT captured but must be available for a "hold".

Just fill out the order form to start the process and we will call you to confirm:
https://www.trifectaperformance.com/...r/default.aspx

Thanks.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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dan,

I am confused.
I found this on the website.





New Tunes!!!

Now offering full custom tuning for the:

- 2004-2006 Saturn Ion Redline and

- 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC with the 2.0L supercharged (LSJ) engine and the

- 2008-2009 2.0L Cobalt TC

MSRP for the tune is $250 + shipping

http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/...e/Trifecta.htm







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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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[QUOTE=Hugger1975;4289550]dan,

Tunes!!!

Now offering full custom tuning for the:

- 2008-2009 2.0L Cobalt TC

MSRP for the tune is $250 + shipping

http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/...e/Trifecta.htm


That $250 is for the old non swithchable and detectable tune. The $350 tune is a 2 in 1 tune a stock tune and the latest one (undectable by gm) which you can choose to have it so the traction button or the cruise button will let you select which tune! well worth the extra $
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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dan,

I am confused.
I found this on the website.





New Tunes!!!

Now offering full custom tuning for the:

- 2004-2006 Saturn Ion Redline and

- 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS/SC with the 2.0L supercharged (LSJ) engine and the

- 2008-2009 2.0L Cobalt TC

MSRP for the tune is $250 + shipping

http://www.clearimageautomotive.com/...e/Trifecta.htm







<-----------eager CIA worshiper

Originally Posted by turbaltss


That $250 is for the old non swithchable and detectable tune. The $350 tune is a 2 in 1 tune a stock tune and the latest one (undectable by gm) which you can choose to have it so the traction button or the cruise button will let you select which tune! well worth the extra $

sounds good to me!

is their a written promise, support or warranty on how "undetectable" it is?
ie: they find it, so now what was the extra $$ for?



disclaimer (i think its totally worth the chance and a great price, but i am curious)
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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so what your saying is i can have my stock tune and an upgraded tune all on one PCM?
all you do is have it set up to turn on when you turn off traction control or cruise control?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackJackSS
so what your saying is i can have my stock tune and an upgraded tune all on one PCM?
all you do is have it set up to turn on when you turn off traction control or cruise control?
exactly...............
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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well thats just dandy. i didnt know that.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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I do beleive vince (trifecta) had a gm tech follow gm's procedure of checking to see if an aftermarket tune was on the ecm he had tuned. and vince won!

now because it is switchable if you take it in for warranty work and you leave it on the trifecta tune and the tech, on a test drive, sees it boosting over 15psi then that's a new game.

and no there is no gaurantee. as probably expected.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by turbaltss
I do beleive vince (trifecta) had a gm tech follow gm's procedure of checking to see if an aftermarket tune was on the ecm he had tuned. and vince won!

now because it is switchable if you take it in for warranty work and you leave it on the trifecta tune and the tech, on a test drive, sees it boosting over 15psi then that's a new game.

and no there is no gaurantee. as probably expected.
very nice...................

:drools:
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Are both the old and new tune available still? The reason I ask is I have (as if you can't tell by my sig and name) an 07 LS 2.2...base model...no traction, no cruise...how would it work to have 2 tunes on a car like mine? Or is this thread and price only referring to FI RL's and Cobalt's (SC or Turbo)?
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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looks like he raised the price for the ss/sc tune 100 bucks also now that he is 3rd party. I was on the trifecta website a month ago and it said 250 dollars for a ss/sc tune. oh well everybody wants there piece of the pie i guess.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I also want to know how I could have more than one tune on my car since i don't have cruise or traction control.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Sorry guys, he's only offering this on the LNF at the moment. If I'm not mistaken, the select-a-tune is in the works for the LSJ.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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And the rest of us? I have an L61...is it still the $250 price for a tune for us?
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Sorry for missing this message. I have been working in the shop a lot lately and now trying to catch up on office work.

$350.00 is for the Turbo models ONLY as the tune is not detectable and you can switch tunes on the fly. Vince is working on the "non detectable" feature for the non turbo models.

As for a guarantee; not offered. You have to understand, Vince basically writes the tune to report back as "stock" to the current Tech 2 scan tools GM uses. But, there is no way for him to know if they change the procedure, change the tool, etc, and they certainly are not going to call him to let him know if they do.

Thanks all.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Details.....

So is this stock/performance switch in the cruise button or the traction control button? Do you need anything else to go with the tune, ie. sensors like the LNF kit? I am researching the different computer upgrades, trying to make an informed decision.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Will this tune affect my exhaust sound at all
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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dan, would it be cheaper if i came out to the store? i only live like 15min away lol
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