AjSS

A friend of mine's dad has HP Tuners for his 04 GTO, and has the basic tuning software. What I want to know is how would I go about buying a credit(s) for my car to work with his stuff. Im new to HP Tuners, but I want to learn how to tune. All I know about HP Tuners is that it uses credits or something to let you use it on a vehicle.

I also want to know if it would be worth it to buy the pro software, and if I could just buy an upgrade, since I would already have the basic.

Thanks for the help, im a noob when it comes to tuning, but I what to learn.

bigworm

when you purchase the unit you get 8 credits, if he hasnt used them all (it takes 2 per car normally) its possible you dont need to buy anything.. just give him the money to cover the credits you use...

otherwise you have to purchase credit from www.hptuners.com

AjSS

He split it with his neighbor, but it was only used on 2 cars. Ill have to ask him.

Thanks for the help.

bigworm

2 gto's, 4 credits. there you go.

if you have to order more they are about 50 bucks a credit.

foff667

MAYBE...remember...we only recently ~1 year ago, switched to a credit based system. Its possible he has the older serial interface which will NOT work with your cobalt. Find out if its the serial interface or the newer mpvi USB interface & I can explain what you need to do from there.

rickyw

so quick question everytime you link up to the same car it requires a credit? or if i want to tune my car and then tune my wifes car it would just require credits for that? im on the border line of buying hptuners.......

foff667

you get 8 GM credits automatically with your purchase

When you do your initial read it will show you the options of how to license it...if you choose the pcm lock it uses 2 credits & your locked to that pcm but can now tune it an unlimited amount of times.

AjSS

^ Thanks for the help, I will try and find out today.

rickyw

I am literally on the boarder of buying this I just dont know about the price 500 is alot for software i may use once a year for right now......

foff667

My thinking is this...most dyno tunes run about $500 and you get it done once.

HPTuners is $499 or $649 and you get to tune up to 4 vehicles with no further cash outlay and can use it over and over and over.

A dynotune is a one and done...hptuners is not only tuning software its a mod...probably one of thee best you'll ever come across...not only is it one of the best scanners on the market its something that can give you hp with just clicking a button rather than turning a wrench...and unlike a pulley or injectors you have much less chance of growing out of hptuners...and it grows with YOU...not just your car...who knows a year or two from now you smack up your cobalt & maybe you have the money for a new Camaro or vette...hptuners will be there & ready to tune it and you wouldnt need to spend a dime.

Anyways thats my story...no really I lived it...and im sticking to it.

Julex

^ he knows his stuff. HPTuners while may cost you 500-650, you still after tuning your car can charge out to 3 other cars to earn some cash back, and you could potentially allow your car to run healthier and safer, saving you money from blown pistons or valves etc from running to rich or lean, and many other problems like Knock. Well worth the purchase.

spaz

You need the pro version though so you can hook the wide band up for scaning abnd fine tuning in my opinion.

AjSS

I finally got a hold of him, and unfortunately, it is the serial interface . So, I guess I will have to buy my own, or make a new best friend around here. Anyone have HPTuners around St. Louis

Psykostevo

GTO's are 4 credits

I make atleast $400/month with my HPtuners. I made $630 with it so far this month :-) Gotta love it, it keeps you busy. Better to buy total year license for you type of car and go to town tuning others with the same car.

foff667

incorrect, they are two credits.

spaz

another question I have is if someone sends me a tune is there any way to change the serial # I tried and it won't let me.So I have been copying and pasting all the tables.
I was just wondering if there was an easier way.
Thanks,Chris.

foff667

Spaz just use the copy over all difference feature

http://www.thetuningdoctor.com/HPTun...opyoverall.swf

spaz

Thanks Bud. That'll be a lot faster.