:tup: is somebody there directing your actions in the car? like when to accelerate, back off, increase etc?

exhaust or intake by itself: probably not that critical to get it tuned, but a tune will still provide a little benefit (at this point, cost is > benefit)

exhaust + intake: more critical since a tune is likely to provide decent benefits (cost is closer to evening out for the benefits)

exhaust + intake + more bolt-ons: definitely get a tune :tup: (benefit > cost)

From my experience, the shop guys typically run the dyno for you. I've only seen one guy dyno his own car, but he was the shop owner.

The dyno/tuning master is the one running through the gears, and running the dyno, and computer at the same time. I wouldn't dare try without taking a few courses first.

:tup: I am learning as you guys go! LOL thanks for training me! :tiphat:

I try it pretty often on the street, but there are a few problems without the dyno part. I never have enough cable length to keep the computer connected, and I usually run out of asphalt or hit a stop light before I can redline 5th gear :icon17:

Thats when our suppose to take lots of pic and videos right :tup:

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A short video from the ride home. I was taking it very easy. I wanted to make sure we got home without issue. Anyways, you get to hear cool turbo type noises. :p

At my local shop, I was able to operate the vehicle while it was tuned. Done it a few times, I just had to sign my life away.

Are you able to PM me about your gauges Gale? I've yet to do anything with mine and my build. I just want to see what I'm getting into.

What do you need to know? I'm more than happy to help.

I believe Gale stated that it was easier installing his BP kit than his gauges.

The triple gauges, yes. I found the Boosted performance turbo kit easier to install than the dash triple gauges. Not that installing the gauges is hard, you just follow the service manual, the BP kit is easier.

Do I need to plug it into it's own hardware, is it a DIY?, How much does something lik tthis run replacing 3 gauges. Just some basic info

The factory triple gauges are totally removed. You can remove the dash to do it properly, or destroy the gauges like shown in one of the triple gauge DIY's found on the forum. I removed the dash. You need to use any method you can think of to install new gauges in their place and have them look good. Check the DIY for ideas. The DIY didn't help me because of the depth of the Defi gauges. You need a good power source for the gauges, battery, add a fuse, etc. you need to use the sending units that come with the new gauges. Cost? No idea, probably book time +++. 52mm fit best.