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OV Tune In SoCal

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by dc7rr1, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Jan 27, 2021 at 11:54 AM
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    dc7rr1

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    Hey all. Is there a list of people that install OV Tune in SoCal? I have seen posts about people getting them done for $200-$250 or so but these seem to be out of state.

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    OVTune 2.0 premium Taco rail universal holder Falken wild peak A/T 265/65R17 Center console tray
    I'm in SoCal
     
  4. Jan 29, 2021 at 6:54 PM
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  5. Feb 3, 2021 at 9:43 PM
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    EDIT: Our pricing has been updated.
     
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  6. Feb 3, 2021 at 9:46 PM
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    where are you located??? Looking at this in the next few months
     
  7. Feb 3, 2021 at 9:47 PM
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    I'm in OC, Fountain Valley area
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    @TWTaco Dave is my guy in SoCal—Orange County.
    Pm him for scheduling a tune for your truck.
    I supply him with my custom tunes.
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2021 at 12:28 PM
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    Teamwork for sure! Thanks PapaRee!
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2021 at 11:03 PM
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    Noob question here;

    do I need to own any of the software to get tuned by the guys that do these tunes locally? Or is everything provided and you just pay them?
     
  11. Feb 7, 2021 at 11:07 PM
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    The guys like me who can tune... have all the software. You just show up and we take care of the rest. PM me if you have any questions!
     
  12. Feb 7, 2021 at 11:10 PM
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    How do u know if u need the ecu update?
     
  13. Feb 7, 2021 at 11:19 PM
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    Everyone who OVTunes has to scan your ECU to see which "ECU ID" it is. The number lets us know if it's an outdated ECU that needs a software update or if it's the current version. It's a quick check. Most of the good tuners can and should be able to update your ECU software.
     
  14. Feb 7, 2021 at 11:23 PM
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    Are these custom tunes or tunes made by Mat?
     
  15. Feb 7, 2021 at 11:35 PM
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    I use the tunes by Mat because they have been tested extensively. The custom tunes don't have that much testing time on them, and are less "safe". Like I wouldn't want to charge people for tunes by the custom user tuners on TW because there are more variables. I have tuned a couple maps myself, but even then I don't have enough testing data on them to tune other people's vehicles.

    I'm currently using Mat's 2.0 Tunes.

    EDIT: I'm also using OVTune.s ".vft" files.
     
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  16. Feb 7, 2021 at 11:43 PM
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    You're it!
     
  18. Feb 8, 2021 at 9:02 AM
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    Hi Danny thanks for coming by for your custom K&D Performance tune! Glad you are so happy with the improved driving experience! Now your truck drives as good as it looks!
    K&D truck.jpg
     
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  19. Feb 8, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    Ahhhh yeaaaaa!
    Beautiful truck!
    That tune is solid. More power, smooth shifting, predictable throttle, and better MPGs.
    No way I would settle for less.
     
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    Has anyone had any issues with a modified ECU when going in for a Smog Test? I am told that there is coding in the stock ECU which may indicate that the ECU was altered and create an issue with passing a Smog Test. If you have any knowledge/experience with this, please share.
     

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