Tuning with Dave Dalke this spring in Ohio [Archive] - Super Coupe Club of America Forums

T1Bird

03-03-2008, 12:46 AM

I have been speaking with Dave via email, I will be in need of a new tune with my new setup this spring on the car. Dave is pretty tied up with his many commitments, so he has suggested that May 17th if I came down we could tackle this. The drive is not to far, we could take off from TO around 6pm on a friday night, and be there before 11. He asked that I start seeing if there is any other interest in those up here who would come down to get a tune, he has a local dyno for tuning. Im sure we could all pile into 1 or 2 hotel rooms close by for a night, or 2 nights, depending on how late things go Saturday. Anyways lets get the ball rolling here and figure stuff out, Ed if you could make this sticky if you see fit.

Thanks
Bruce

coolhand

03-03-2008, 02:46 AM

Have you made a decision on the Dayton Spring meet yet?My schedule wont allow me to make it, but the 17th of May looks good. Hoping I have a S/C to tune by then.

Matt

Payton

03-03-2008, 07:04 AM

Sunday is better for me. I am working two jobs on Saturdays...

91bird

03-03-2008, 01:02 PM

Count me in as well.
Drew

ALS35

03-03-2008, 01:53 PM

I am definitely interested. I've been told that a tune makes a huge difference even with the mild mods that I have. Count me in.
Alan

vytas

03-03-2008, 11:30 PM

i would like to go down for a tune also

vytas

shotbirdsc

03-10-2008, 11:46 PM

Bruce, Count me in. Dave mentioned that we might be able to go to the track that weekend down there also. It would make it a real fun trip. For anyone that wants to google map where it is enter zip 44057

charged92

03-24-2008, 10:30 AM

I'm going down to see Dave this year for a tune, but I don't think I'll be ready in May, maybe but probrably not. If I am I'll let you know.

Payton

04-15-2008, 04:29 PM

I m officially out. My car is not ready yet, nor I have my Canadian passport:cool:

T1Bird

04-15-2008, 04:59 PM

I emailed Dave last night to see if the 17th is still workable, then Ill post here for people who are 100% on attending and hotel info etc.

91bird

04-15-2008, 05:57 PM

Looks like I am out for the 17 as well.

Drew

coolhand

04-15-2008, 06:11 PM

I am in for the 17th, if its do-able. I have a chip and a $50 off coupon to use.

Matt

ALS35

04-23-2008, 01:36 PM

Hey Bruce; Have you heard back from Dave? We're looking at three weeks from now. What would we need to bring with us for this? Yes I know to bring money. Chip?
Alan

coolhand

04-23-2008, 03:18 PM

If you have a chip, bring it, otherwise I am sure Dave can provide one. I would like to know about this trip as well, getting close. Maybe someone shoud call the guru to find out.
Oh, and bring lots of money..............

Matt

T1Bird

04-23-2008, 04:42 PM

Ill send him another email tonight, maybe some people could chime in and say if they are planning on attending that weekend?

so far:

Myself
Matt
Alan

XR7 Dave

04-23-2008, 05:11 PM

Some things have changed since we first tossed this idea around. Turns out Jerry W. will be at the shop on the 17th and will be handling tuning duties that day. I will be participating but this will be a chance to have the best of the best tune your car so that's that.

I have contacted Thompson Raceway about fitting in with their Sunday program but no response yet so I'm not sure if we'll be able to go to the track or not at this point.

I have chips available, single and multi program ranging from $250 for a single program to $350 for multi programs. Tuning costs will be $200/car (includes dyno time) if you already have a chip or if you are buying a chip then it will be $100/car in addition to the chip cost.

T1Bird

04-23-2008, 05:26 PM

Dave, Will I still be able to purchase a snow kit off you and install it when we come down? I want to add the snow kit, mp tensioner springs and a 10% pulley to the blower, had thought of coming down friday night and doing the install of this on saturday, but not sure if thats still possible?

XR7 Dave

04-23-2008, 05:44 PM

I have committments for most all day Friday and Saturday. If you want to work on your car on Friday the shop will be available to you but I will be busy most of the day. However, we can at least work into the evening if necessary. I do not think that working on the car on Saturday will be very productive.

T1Bird

04-23-2008, 06:03 PM

Hey Dave,

The guys and I had planned on driving down Friday, evening, but If i came down in the afternoon that way in the evening I could install the snow kit and MP tensioner springs at your place would that be ok? if not ill have to find a place that sells the snow kit up here and buy it here and install it, just would rather buy it from you and let you make the buck off it then someone else, l just looked at them in the summit catalog and Im not sure what I need to buy, just the stage 2 kit for 87and up MAF ford cars? let me know when you get time.

Bruce

fturner

04-23-2008, 06:19 PM

I just might try to sneak down myself to run on the dyno and tweak my WOT stuff since I've already dialed in my part throttle etc... it'll be mostly for spark.

Frit

Ryan A Harris

04-23-2008, 08:31 PM

I wish I had an SC running so I could get one tuned......:rolleyes:

coolhand

04-23-2008, 08:57 PM

I only need a tune, so I can go whenever it is convenient to everyone else. I am not sure when Ed is planning on going down. Are we still planning for this on the 17th? If there is a change let me know as soon as possible. Our series starts real soon, so plans need to be made.

Two of the best to tune, that will be amazing.

Matt

fast Ed

04-24-2008, 08:56 AM

I won't be heading down unless I get my balancer changed beforehand, not sure if that will happen by then or not. For those going for sure, make your plans, I'll fit myself in if I can.

cheers
Ed N.

coolhand

04-24-2008, 04:14 PM

Bruce

Let me know ASAP what your plans are so we can convoy down there. Re: Motel etc?

Later

Matt

T1Bird

04-24-2008, 06:33 PM

Hey Matt,

I just sent a email off to Dave on some costs for my snow kit as well as a hotel number close by so we can book rooms, I could care less about being on a bed or a floor if we all want to pitch in and save $$$ on a room,

Who is all looking at staying, right now Im looking at staying friday night at least. heading down friday afternoon say taking off around 1 pm.

ALS35

04-24-2008, 09:17 PM

Bruce;
I'm in for staying. Leaving early should work for me as well, seeing as I don't have a clue where we're going. We should book for saturday night as well because saturday could be a long day. And if we are getting tuned by the best and the best it doesn't pay to rush a craftsman.
Oh ya ... my old bones like to sleep on something softer than the floor. Even a lazy boy would be better than a hard floor.
Alan

coolhand

04-24-2008, 09:21 PM

I am good for 2 nights if everyone else is in for it, and I am old, so I need a bed for sure.
We can leave Friday whenever it is convenient for the rest of you. I am off until the following Wednesday, so I am flexible.

Matt

shotbirdsc

04-24-2008, 11:49 PM

I'm still in... Any room for tuning on Sunday? Bruce if I made it down early enough I would definatley like to help out install the snow kit, wouldn't mind seeing how it installs.

Ed-The balancer is pretty easy to install, I made up a tool with threaded rod and huge washers that works as a removeal tool. Do you still come up North? I could lend it to you if you need it. Otherwise I could get it over to Andrew to bring it over to your place.

Eric

XR7 Dave

04-25-2008, 12:15 AM

Ok, so Jerry is not going to be here afterall.

T1Bird

04-25-2008, 07:33 AM

joshbea6

04-25-2008, 10:13 AM

I have chips available, single and multi program ranging from $250 for a single program to $350 for multi programs. Tuning costs will be $200/car (includes dyno time) if you already have a chip or if you are buying a chip then it will be $100/car in addition to the chip cost.

oops...helps to read....

coolhand

04-25-2008, 10:29 AM

Ok, so Jerry is not going to be here afterall.

Oh Hell, then I guess we are just gonna have to find someone more qualified!!!!!!!!!!.........LMAO
Makes no diff, Dave, we trust you implicitly, where millions wouldn't.
ROAD TRIP..........

BTW folks, its about 300 miles from my door to Madison(5 hrs) so we might want to guage our start time according to that. Thats the crossing at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie. Seems to be the quickest way. Someone needs to find out where our destination is at the other end. All I have is the ZIP.

Matt

T1Bird

04-25-2008, 01:26 PM

Matt Im not to concerned, I got one of dem dir new gps things that will get r done, looking forward to trying it out

shotbirdsc

04-25-2008, 02:07 PM

Alright the wheels are in motion here, this is good!.

So far staying terms:

Matt (Friday night and sat night)
Alan (fri,sat)
Myself (fri, sat)

Eric whats your plan of action I dont think we will have access to the dyno on the Sunday but you might want to ask Dave , and Frit will be just be driving down etc?

Oh sorry I understood that Dave wasn't available Friday Saturday so I assumed Sunday, I will do it Saturday. I will have my car in tow.

I would go across the Queenston/Lewiston Bridge (exits left 405 right after the skyway bridge) instead of the Peace bridge way less traffic and no toll charge when you go into the US.(there still is when you come back into Canada though)

tbirdsc357

04-25-2008, 02:20 PM

Oh Hell, then I guess we are just gonna have to find someone more qualified!!!!!!!!!!.........LMAO
Makes no diff, Dave, we trust you implicitly, where millions wouldn't.
ROAD TRIP..........

BTW folks, its about 300 miles from my door to Madison(5 hrs) so we might want to guage our start time according to that. Thats the crossing at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie. Seems to be the quickest way. Someone needs to find out where our destination is at the other end. All I have is the ZIP.

Matt

If it's the same dyno that Dave's been using in the last few months it's at 776 Center Street, Ashtabula, OH

T1Bird

04-25-2008, 04:58 PM

Eric, you will be coming down for just the saturday? or will you be travelling with us on the friday and staying over both nights? let me know

vytas

04-29-2008, 05:01 PM

i am still hoping to be able to come down for a tune as well - but can't say for sure at this point - am still in europe - but first question should be if any tuning slots remain open - and when might those be ?

cheers vytas

T1Bird

04-29-2008, 05:12 PM

Vytas,

Im sure there is still room for you to get a tune in, Im sure Dave will chime in here, I think the only tuning will be done on Saturday. If you do go, are you staying overnight or just driving down for the day to Ohio? let me know, waiting on you and Eric to start getting stuff set in stone here.

fturner

04-29-2008, 06:33 PM

Looks like I'm game for this to go down on Friday with you guys since I didn't lose my job today :D. (Massive layoffs corporate wide in North America)

What route will you be taking cause perhaps I can meet up at Stony Creek with you. I have no prob sleeping on the floor either at a motel.

Of course my car got tuned by the best.... and thats me :D:p:eek::p.... just need a dyno to finish it LOL! j/k Honestly, I don't really need a tune so I won't take a slot if someone else needs it. I just want a run on the dyno to check my numbers.

Frit

tbirdsc357

04-29-2008, 08:00 PM

XR7 Dave

04-29-2008, 08:44 PM

There is lots of time for tuning as my "committments" for Friday and Saturday have dissolved. I'd like to group the tuning somewhat so we can do other things as well, but I'm flexible.

fturner

04-29-2008, 09:40 PM

You know you don't need to go all the way to Ohio for a dyno to check your numbers, there are may places in toronto/oakville that you could do that :rolleyes:

Your right :D, but Dave and I have a few things we need to "test" and what better guinea pigs than a bunch of folks from TO :p;)

Frit

tbirdsc357

04-30-2008, 06:29 AM

Your right :D, but Dave and I have a few things we need to "test" and what better guinea pigs than a bunch of folks from TO :p;)

Frit

Really trying to push that Moates product huh....:D

fturner

04-30-2008, 09:53 AM

Really trying to push that Moates product huh....:D

In some ways yeah ;) because its an alternative that so far has proven to work and is alot cheaper than the SCT stuff for us poor folk, especially since I'm doing my own tuning.

But there is also several things I've figured out in the code of the EEC that could make tuning a bit easier or possibly even allow a bit more optimizing so to speak, and with Dave's tuning experience it can be verified. I also have a nasty habit of going out and trying to be a myth buster, and I think I have already disproved several myth's about our cars and the EEC ;).

Frit

tbirdsc357

04-30-2008, 11:07 AM

and I think I have already disproved several myth's about our cars and the EEC ;).

Frit

Such as?

.....

fturner

04-30-2008, 01:14 PM

The statement that was made that 89-93 EEC's only run at 12Mhz, but in reality they run at 15Mhz just like the 94-95's. Secondly is the so called 1400kg/h limit from a MAF reading which some stated was because of the clock speed. Simply put, the actual limit will not be hit by anyone's car anytime soon. It was a parameter in the EEC that was limiting the max amount of air, which until recently forced tuners to scale everything down to tune in AFR.

Frit

coolhand

04-30-2008, 06:47 PM

OK, lets get this trip straightened out. Who is going, when are we leaving, what route are we taking, and what is the final destination? I have plans to make re: NASCAR so the sooner I know, the better. My car will be ready, the chip is ready, but we need to make a reservation at a hotel somewhere. I will not sleep on the floor, noway, nohow. Are we tuning on Saturday, as well as dyno then track on Sunday? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt

fturner

04-30-2008, 06:58 PM

I've just booked a vacation day for the Friday so I'm game. I'll help out with the cost of a room. I'm just hoping we could meet up somewhere so I don't need to head north east to Toronto, then have to turn around and come back down this way again.

Frit

T1Bird

04-30-2008, 10:07 PM

This is how Im looking at it so far, we will head down Friday afternoon instead of evening, maybe take off from TO area around 1ish (not set in stone), Fraser of course you can meet up with us along the QEW no point in you back tracking. We will stay the Friday and most likely the Sat night, Im sure Sat will be a long day, Friday I dont know if we will get much done I personally need to get a Snow kit and 2 MP tensioners as well as a 10% blower pulley installed on my car once Im down there, now if we can do that Friday night at Dave's great, if not Ill have to do it Sat morning before I can get on the dyno to tune. Saturday will be tuning, Sunday Dave said he emailed the track but no responce. I want to make the reservation but Im waiting on if we need to book for 2 rooms or just 1, Im waiting on Vytas and Eric, as soon as they post here I will call the hotel and make stuff in motion, If I dont hear anything by the end of the weekend I will just book, sound fair?

Bruce

coolhand

04-30-2008, 10:58 PM

Sounds good to me. Friday afternoon would be better in the long run anyway. Give us some time to relax when we get there, and do the stuff to your car. Lots of us to help. I will have all my tools with me.
Keep me appraised of the time since I have to drive from Bowmanville. We need to pick a central point to meet.

Matt

fturner

05-01-2008, 11:14 AM

I can leave anytime of the day so thats not an issue with me. I'm hoping I can get the car into the shop for a few minutes there to get an extra bung welded into my exhaust for my WB O2 so I can run the NB all the time. I have the bung, just need a hole drilled and it welded on.

Frit

shotbirdsc

05-01-2008, 05:50 PM

I want to make the reservation but Im waiting on if we need to book for 2 rooms or just 1, Im waiting on Vytas and Eric, as soon as they post here I will call the hotel and make stuff in motion, If I dont hear anything by the end of the weekend I will just book, sound fair?

Bruce

Hi Bruce,

Sorry I can't really commit yet to a time and am having some issues to get the full weekend off right now. Don't wait for me, I'll find out where you guys are staying and once I figure out my things I'll book there or somewhere close by and see what Dave still has available in terms of dyno time.

Thanks
Eric

vytas

05-02-2008, 01:32 PM

i can be pretty flexible - and i figure it is a long enough drive to want to stay overnight - i should know for sure by next weekend if i can make it - but at this point it is looking pretty good i can

cheers
vytas

ALS35

05-02-2008, 02:38 PM

It all sounds like a plan to me as well. I am taking the friday off as well so depart time is not an issue for me. I won't bring tools because I figure that where we are going there will be a few. Which makes me ask this question: Matt, how big of a tool box do you need for a knife and fork?
Alan

T1Bird

05-05-2008, 01:23 PM

So for the friday night stay and sat night stay it looks like its only myself, Alan, and Matt? if thats the case Im going to book 1 room then tonight or tomorrow, then Ill post up what hotel its at so others can call and book if they feel like they are only staying 1 night.

Bruce

vytas

05-05-2008, 04:57 PM

that sounds good bruce as i can't commit just yet but will happily takes my chances .. :)

coolhand

05-05-2008, 09:39 PM

Long as it has a bed just for me, I dont care. Not sharing with anyone this time around. Oh, and fridge is a must!!!!!! Maybe a shower and a toilet.

Matt

fturner

05-06-2008, 08:42 AM

coolhand

05-06-2008, 11:35 AM

I thought you were as well? Bruce, did you forget to include him or what? You will need two rooms, my friend.

Matt

T1Bird

05-06-2008, 08:08 PM

Fraser are you staying for both days? let me know.

fturner

05-06-2008, 08:27 PM

Yup....

Frit

T1Bird

05-06-2008, 08:37 PM

Alright, so we have it looking like this.

Alan,
Fraser
Matt
Myself

for 2 nights the friday and the sat 16th and 17th staying over.

I am booking this first thing when I get home Wed night from work, so if anyone else cares to chime in, you got a short period of time.

T1Bird

05-07-2008, 12:25 AM

I was Just looking at hotels online, found one right in Austinburg where Dave told me to look, but its 89 a night plus taxes would cost us each about 106 us for 2 nights stay, its 210.36 or something for both nights for 1 room and divide that by 2 etc. Im looking more towards a cheaper place but I wanted to check with you guys whats ok?

coolhand

05-07-2008, 03:18 AM

Go with what you want, but most places frown on four in a room. Long as I have a bed to myself.

Matt

fturner

05-07-2008, 09:39 AM

Cool with me. Also, if they find out there's 4 in a room they may charge extra.

Why don't we just camp out at Dave's :D ?

j/k

Frit

ALS35

05-07-2008, 10:09 AM

I'm good with whatever you decide Bruce. That's what credit cards are for. I echo Matt's feeling about a bed and no sharing!
Alan

coolhand

05-07-2008, 10:56 AM

No matter what happens, I will be in a motel room. Too damned old for camping and just not into imposing. Bruce, let me know, and I will get a room for Al and myself if need be.

Matt

T1Bird

05-07-2008, 01:26 PM

Oh I am getting 2 rooms guys, no way id share either, id sleep on the floor before sharing, you guys got cooties, no offense :p Ill get back to you with the results.

fturner

05-07-2008, 09:43 PM

I ain't sharing no bed either, I'll sleep in the back of the SC before I'd do that :cool:.

Frit

coolhand

05-07-2008, 09:47 PM

OK, we have settled that. Beds for us all. Thanks for taking this on Bruce, now we just need a decision on where to meet and at what time. Remember, I am coming from Bowmanville.

Matt

fturner

05-07-2008, 09:57 PM

I'm going to assume you guys will be coming down the QEW Niagra? If so I can hook up with you around Stony Creek I guess.

Let me know your route.

Frit

T1Bird

05-08-2008, 06:49 PM

Alright Ladies, the hotel rooms are booked, I got 2 rooms, with 2 double beds non-smoking (sorry matt got to start saving your Cig money for the SC!!). we are staying here

http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/check_avail?areaCode=3UX9&brandCode=HJ&searchWithinMiles=25&areaType=1&destination=Geneva&stateName=Ohio&state=OH&countryName=United%20States&country=US&checkInDate=&numberAdults=1&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=&numberChildren=0&rateName=Best%20Avail&rate=000&variant=&id=01046&propBrandId=HJ&force_nostay=true

Dave pointed it out to me, works out to like 71 bucks each its going to cost us canadian.

As far as traveling I just got to ask Dave a few questions and Ill start arranging that. It looks like Ill have to come back home Sunday earlier then I thought I have some family stuff going on.

fturner

05-08-2008, 07:23 PM

Looks good Bruce, thanks for all the work on this :)

Frit

91bird

05-08-2008, 10:04 PM

Matt,
Are you still able to swing buy my place on the way and grab the $$ for Dave?
Or would you like me to bring it to your place?

Drew

coolhand

05-08-2008, 11:11 PM

Drew

I can pick it up tomorrow if thats possible? I am sorely pressed for time until next Friday. Call me and let me know during the day on my cell.

Matt

Chambers

05-12-2008, 05:18 PM

Not from Canada but from Florence, KY USA just wondering if i can hop on board with you guys when you come down to Daves to get tunned. If thats alright with you guys and Dave.:)

T1Bird

05-12-2008, 05:34 PM

You will have to Talk to Dave about it, we work around his scedual thats all..

Guys, What is everyones times looking like on Friday, I have the day off so Im good whenever but Id like to hit the hotel from between 2 and 3 so Im guessing leaving say oakville around 11 am, let me know.

Bruce

Cat Girl

05-12-2008, 05:41 PM

shreddies and ketchup potato chips would be appreciated :D
LOL

~c

T1Bird

05-12-2008, 05:50 PM

Aero bars too Connie?

neverfastenough

05-12-2008, 05:56 PM

I will be there friday about 4.

fturner

05-12-2008, 06:24 PM

I have the day off so whenever. Bruce, what time do you think you'd be flying past Stony Creek?

Last I heard they weren't allowing shreddies cross the border cause they are not squares any more but..... diamonds :eek:

j/k

Frit

coolhand

05-12-2008, 10:15 PM

Would be best if we pick a time to meet along the highway. I will be coming from Bowmanville to the 403 to the QEW. Pick a spot and a time and I will be there. Shreddies and Ketchup potato chips???????? Thats one hell of a combination.

Matt

ALS35

05-12-2008, 11:11 PM

Bruce, Matt; Any start time is good for me. Day off taken. Name the place and time Bruce, and I'll be there with the shreddies for the catgirl.
Alan

fast Ed

05-13-2008, 10:39 AM

I'll unstick this thread now since everyone who is going has the details.

cheers
Ed N.

T1Bird

05-14-2008, 05:09 PM

Alright since I still dont even have my car back im panicing but here goes, for people from the east meet at 11 am at the Tim hortons south of the qew@ bronte street. From there we will meet Fraser at centennial parkway at the Tims there for say 11:45? might be earlier, depending how people meet up at 11 to start heading south. Let me know if this is a issue for anyone

ALS35

05-14-2008, 05:17 PM

Works for me. I'm good to go.
Alan

fturner

05-14-2008, 05:55 PM

Works for me.

Bruce, I've PM'd you my cell phone number for a just in case.

Frit

coolhand

05-15-2008, 08:53 PM

Guys

I may or may not make this trip as of this moment. If it doesnt happen, I will cover my motel costs. This is, I am afraid, my fault, and no one elses.

Matt

T1Bird

05-15-2008, 09:14 PM

Matt when will you know?

XR7 Dave

05-15-2008, 09:21 PM

Do you guys know where we are meeting and when?

Address is:

Twisted Innovations
776 Center St.
Ashtabula, OH

Let me know when you think you'll be there so I can plan to be there also. Sorry I'm late to the party here but that's just how I roll.........:rolleyes:

neverfastenough

05-15-2008, 09:23 PM