What do you look for in a tuner/builder?

47AJV8 · 02-01-2016, 09:10 PM

Hi guys, thanks for taking the time to read this. I was just wondering what you guys valued when looking for someone to build/work on your cars in terms of tuning/building and how much weight you put on each aspect?

For example, my list in order of importance:
1) Community reputation
2) Customer service
3) Value / price
4) Results (1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, etc)
5) Experience
6) Objectivity (Don't try to sell you parts you don't need or are sub-optimal)

I'd really like to see how my list compares with you guys as a lot of you have been tuning cars a lot longer than I have, and have a lot more experience. Thanks!

derklug1 · 02-01-2016, 11:22 PM

If you are not a member of a car club, now might be a good time to join one. There are not that many tuners/builders in any given area, and the community will know who to trust, and who to avoid. The problem with the internet is that you will generally only get the disgruntled customers posting reviews.

47AJV8 · 02-02-2016, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derklug1

If you are not a member of a car club, now might be a good time to join one. There are not that many tuners/builders in any given area, and the community will know who to trust, and who to avoid. The problem with the internet is that you will generally only get the disgruntled customers posting reviews.

Very good point, thank you.

TheReaper · 02-02-2016, 08:35 PM

I'll take #5 for the win.

trademaster · 02-02-2016, 10:34 PM

Reputation among other tuners/builders is most important to me. It's not that hard to fool unknowing customers that you're an expert, but it's very difficult to fool industry experts and maintain a good relationship with competitors if you aren't top notch.

fif_gen_powa · 02-02-2016, 10:53 PM

Go to the track and see what guys are actually out there racing
Talk to other car guys at meets/races/shows and see whats going on, internet is only the tip of the iceberg of info a lot of dirty laundry does not always get aired out

02-01-2016, 09:10 PM	#1
47AJV8 Drives: A White Car Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 342	What do you look for in a tuner/builder? Hi guys, thanks for taking the time to read this. I was just wondering what you guys valued when looking for someone to build/work on your cars in terms of tuning/building and how much weight you put on each aspect? For example, my list in order of importance: 1) Community reputation 2) Customer service 3) Value / price 4) Results (1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, etc) 5) Experience 6) Objectivity (Don't try to sell you parts you don't need or are sub-optimal) I'd really like to see how my list compares with you guys as a lot of you have been tuning cars a lot longer than I have, and have a lot more experience. Thanks! __________________ "From ABS shudder that came on surprisingly early in the lousy brake pedal's travel to a looser rear end than Kim Kardashian"

02-01-2016, 11:22 PM	#2
derklug1 Drives: 2016 GT350 Join Date: May 2015 Location: grand rapids mi Posts: 145	If you are not a member of a car club, now might be a good time to join one. There are not that many tuners/builders in any given area, and the community will know who to trust, and who to avoid. The problem with the internet is that you will generally only get the disgruntled customers posting reviews. __________________ "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

02-02-2016, 08:35 PM	#4
TheReaper Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 750	I'll take #5 for the win. __________________ 2018 GT 10R80-355

02-02-2016, 10:53 PM	#6
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Go to the track and see what guys are actually out there racing Talk to other car guys at meets/races/shows and see whats going on, internet is only the tip of the iceberg of info a lot of dirty laundry does not always get aired out __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

02-02-2016, 10:34 PM	#5
trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	Reputation among other tuners/builders is most important to me. It's not that hard to fool unknowing customers that you're an expert, but it's very difficult to fool industry experts and maintain a good relationship with competitors if you aren't top notch.