Has my new car been tuned? *SAGA*
This car was from Scottsdale AZ area and had around 8K miles when turned in. It was serviced at Brown&Brown Chev Mesa, AZ in Jan of 2010 and battery was replaced (odd?). Car was then offered for sale two weeks later (Jan 31 2010) and went to Power Subaru of Scottsdale AX..then to a GM dealer (?name) in Mesa Az for sale.
VIN is:1G1AP18X797177424
Does that help as far as the car you mentioned?
VIN is:1G1AP18X797177424
Does that help as far as the car you mentioned?
Gimp was in Iowa at the time but that doesn't mean anything, look at CarMax.
If he sees it, he'll post. I *think* he had around 8k but might have been more.
Prob not his old one. Lots of VR coupes out there.
Aside from the new owner in CA that is
Owner 1
Purchased: 2009
Type: Personal
Where: Arizona
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 10/22/09 - 1/31/10
(3 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
Original Equipment OnStar Vehicle equipped with OnStar &
Personal Calling
Press the Blue OnStar button in this vehicle, or click here for activation and membership information
10/13/2008 12 Brown & Brown Chevrolet
Mesa, AZ
480-833-3456
www.shopchevy.com Two wheel alignment performed
VIN glass etching
Pre-delivery inspection completed
10/13/2008 Brown & Brown Chevrolet
Mesa, AZ
480-833-3456
www.shopchevy.com Vehicle offered for sale
10/15/2009 15 Brown & Brown Chevrolet
Mesa, AZ
480-833-3456
www.shopchevy.com Vehicle sold
10/22/2009 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Scottsdale, AZ
Title #00K5009295075 Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
01/15/2010 7,328 Brown & Brown Chevrolet
Mesa, AZ
480-833-3456
www.shopchevy.com Drivability/performance checked
Battery replaced
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Washed/detailed
Tire condition and pressure checked
VIN glass etching
01/31/2010 8,407 Power Subaru
Scottsdale, AZ
480-425-2800
www.autonation.com Vehicle offered for sale
02/11/2010 8,550 GM Certified Dealer
Mesa, AZ Offered for sale as a GM Certified Used Vehicle
Red exterior
Black interior
02/16/2010 Power Chevrolet Superstition Springs
Mesa, AZ
480-615-4500
www.autonation.com Interior trim repaired
03/08/2010 8,604 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pacific Region
03/18/2010 8,616 Online Listing Vehicle offered for sale
04/16/2010 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Scottsdale, AZ
Title #033H010106043 Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
Title or registration issued
04/30/2010 Mercedes-Benz of Monterey
Monterey, CA
831-375-2456
www.stahlmotorco.com Vehicle serviced
04/30/2010 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection
Flooring it in 5th gear at 2000rpm is not what the engine prefer 
Theres something you can do to see if your tuned
Run 25mph in 2nd gear, floor it and see if you are losing traction
untuned it will be quick but not really lose traction, once tuned its a wheelspin for sure, even on 20psi tune.
Like in a video i made when i got my tune:
stock vs trifecta 22psi
http://www.youtube.com/user/huckerna...35/9kwBWGptAQo
If it can give you an idea...

Theres something you can do to see if your tuned
Run 25mph in 2nd gear, floor it and see if you are losing traction
untuned it will be quick but not really lose traction, once tuned its a wheelspin for sure, even on 20psi tune.
Like in a video i made when i got my tune:
stock vs trifecta 22psi
http://www.youtube.com/user/huckerna...35/9kwBWGptAQo
If it can give you an idea...
When will people understand that boost is only a "representation" of restriction...
The stock tune files on the car limit the car to 260ft/lbs... whether that comes from 16psi or 20psi.
It doesn't mean you are tuned, you could just have a cat taking a **** or clogged causing it to have to make more boost to reach desired power levels.
The stock tune files on the car limit the car to 260ft/lbs... whether that comes from 16psi or 20psi.
It doesn't mean you are tuned, you could just have a cat taking a **** or clogged causing it to have to make more boost to reach desired power levels.
Are there anyother reasons (other than exhaust, etc) for higher boost at sea level/68F? Don't forget, if there is a *problem* you're gonna get a CEL baby.
Not a clogged cat.... LOL if you have an o2 problem yes...
But just because your cat might have a slight clog it's not going to throw a code "everytime" If your car's sensor on the intake manifold is white with blue writing on it, then it does have the S1 kit on it... if it is black and uses both bolt holes then it is stock!
BOOST does not always equal more power.
But just because your cat might have a slight clog it's not going to throw a code "everytime" If your car's sensor on the intake manifold is white with blue writing on it, then it does have the S1 kit on it... if it is black and uses both bolt holes then it is stock!
BOOST does not always equal more power.
Flooring it in 5th gear at 2000rpm is not what the engine prefer 
Theres something you can do to see if your tuned
Run 25mph in 2nd gear, floor it and see if you are losing traction
untuned it will be quick but not really lose traction, once tuned its a wheelspin for sure, even on 20psi tune.
Like in a video i made when i got my tune:
stock vs trifecta 22psi
http://www.youtube.com/user/huckerna...35/9kwBWGptAQo
If it can give you an idea...


Theres something you can do to see if your tuned
Run 25mph in 2nd gear, floor it and see if you are losing traction
untuned it will be quick but not really lose traction, once tuned its a wheelspin for sure, even on 20psi tune.
Like in a video i made when i got my tune:
stock vs trifecta 22psi
http://www.youtube.com/user/huckerna...35/9kwBWGptAQo
If it can give you an idea...

Flooring it in 5th gear at 2000rpm is not what the engine prefer 
Theres something you can do to see if your tuned
Run 25mph in 2nd gear, floor it and see if you are losing traction
untuned it will be quick but not really lose traction, once tuned its a wheelspin for sure, even on 20psi tune.
Like in a video i made when i got my tune:
stock vs trifecta 22psi
http://www.youtube.com/user/huckerna...35/9kwBWGptAQo
If it can give you an idea...


Theres something you can do to see if your tuned
Run 25mph in 2nd gear, floor it and see if you are losing traction
untuned it will be quick but not really lose traction, once tuned its a wheelspin for sure, even on 20psi tune.
Like in a video i made when i got my tune:
stock vs trifecta 22psi
http://www.youtube.com/user/huckerna...35/9kwBWGptAQo
If it can give you an idea...

Ok I tried to time those runs. I know the video speed will effect the time, but I used standard setting.
On the STOCK run I got around 7 sec ave.
On the tuned run I got 5.5 sec ave.
Someone was saying tuned cars got under 5...maybe the more *aggressive* ones?
Anyway, I haven't done 62-100MPH (110km-160KM in video) yet, but I have the 62-94
and it was 5.2 sec. I think we're looking at another sec at most to reach 100 from the 94, so that would definitely be quicker than stock by at least .8 sec or about 40hP, but less than the car shown by another .7 sec or so..around 40 HP less than the car in the video?
Stay tuned..I'll get 62-100MPH soon.
So was your car stock or tuned when you did that?
If stock, then my 21 lbs is NOT unusual afterall.
Last edited by ronn; Jun 20, 2010 at 03:12 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
So, NO TUNE then???
Last edited by ronn; Jun 20, 2010 at 04:17 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
lol, yeah the boost spike means nothing basically, you will probably see that its holding more around 15-16 psi after it levels/drops off the spike. but yeah, if u turned the stability and traction control off and it still didnt spin, ur are stock
end of story.
Food for thought. I bought my 08 TC in Pheonix at sea level. Drove it to Albuquerque NM which is at over 5k elevation. Turbo would spike at 18 and then hold at about 15 at either elevations. Trust me, I had a 7 hour drive back and I had fun with my new car.
Now, with the Trifecta tune... I hold 25lbs in 1st 2nd and 3rd gear, then in 4th and 5th I hold between 27 and 30lbs till the turbo falls on its face. In "stock mode" if I hammer on it at about 3 grand in 1st I spin my brand new goodyear eagle GT's at about 6grand (Vince raises the redline to 7k when he tunes if you want) WITH the traction on. btw, I hold about 20lbs of boost in stock mode period now since the tune.
Your car may have an older version of the Trifecta tun where it wasn't near as agressive as mine AND was full time. I suggest contacting Vince at Trifecta (vince@trifectaperformance.com) and see if he's done any work to it. He'll just need your vin.
Now, with the Trifecta tune... I hold 25lbs in 1st 2nd and 3rd gear, then in 4th and 5th I hold between 27 and 30lbs till the turbo falls on its face. In "stock mode" if I hammer on it at about 3 grand in 1st I spin my brand new goodyear eagle GT's at about 6grand (Vince raises the redline to 7k when he tunes if you want) WITH the traction on. btw, I hold about 20lbs of boost in stock mode period now since the tune.
Your car may have an older version of the Trifecta tun where it wasn't near as agressive as mine AND was full time. I suggest contacting Vince at Trifecta (vince@trifectaperformance.com) and see if he's done any work to it. He'll just need your vin.
I live in Huntington Beach, and credits are 50 each, and you need two. That's just simply HPTuner's prices, i won't charge you any extra. Just nice to meet other locals.
If like andrew said i can pull your tune to look at it for free, i'll just do that.
If like andrew said i can pull your tune to look at it for free, i'll just do that.
this, just can't make any changes or license the file and save it.



