Hi guys I was speaking to the guys at ECU West and they claim a retune for $450. He seemed to know what he was talking about and confirmed some details via email, which I have included below.

How does this compare to a tune around $1200 which I see most are

Hi Craig,

As discussed today, we will be able to reflash your WRX with our Stage 1 tune on the 21st November. If you would like to lock this in please let me know and I will forward details to pay a $100.00 deposit, or you can pay in full ($450.00).

Some tune details are as follows.
· Target Boost 18 PSI max(High Altitude will be less) – Stock target boost for 2011/2012 WRX 14.5 PSI

· Target WOT AFR's 10.8:1-10.5:1

· Designed to work on 91 or 93 octane premium gasoline – 98 works best.

· Improved Throttle map with antibog tuning

· Map's run exceptionally well at High Altitudes

· Technical Support provided if changes may be needed


I offer a mobile service as well if you are interested, I can come to your place of business or home, please advise address.


Thanks in advance

High altitudes in WA, Gasoline, are these guys in Australia or the US.

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Quick google found this.

Quick look around under the products section found this...
If memory serves me right, there is one member I know of on this site who has had dealings with Eric's work and from what I know about it (quite limited) it may have borked the engine =(

Edit: I have no dealings or work with Eric and I'm not implying that he doens't know anything about Subaru tuning.

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you are paying for a generic tune from a yank who has no experience tuning Australian Subaru's, unleaded petrol or sea level atmospheres and conditions...go local for tuning and prosper

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Also paying a lot more buying locally instead of going direct to Eric.
E-tunes listed on the Torqued Performance site start at $85.00 USD.
Source.

As above, look around for a decent local tuner (for example MMS/ASG).
Perth Workshops thread has some more info.

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1. Anyone mentioning USA spec fuel - Avoid.
2. Generic 1 tune fits all? - Avoid if you want to maximise your results.
3. No dyno AFR check - Avoid.
4. High altitudes? Do they supply a bag of weed with the tune?
5. Company website offers nothing more than a PO Box in Secret Harbour as the address? Makes you think this is a backyard operation. Are they accredited with MTA to be offering vehicle services? What would be your legal recourse if they brick your ECU?
6. Who is ECUWest?

whois lookup:
Domain Name ecuwest.com.au
Last Modified 05-Aug-2012 19:34:59 UTC
Registrar ID Domain Central
Registrar Name Domain Central
Status ok
Registrant THE TRUSTEE FOR D & S MCVILLY FAMILY TRUST
Registrant ID ABN 28854938454
Eligibility Type Other
Registrant Contact ID C084965-DC
Registrant Contact Name Darren McVilly
Registrant Contact Email darren@ecuwest.com.au
Tech Contact ID C084965-DC
Tech Contact Name Darren McVilly
Tech Contact Email darren@ecuwest.com.au
Name Server dns1.domaincentral.net.au
Name Server IP 202.174.84.209
Name Server dns2.domaincentral.net.au
Name Server IP 202.174.84.210

ABN lookup:
ABN detailshelp Entity name: The Trustee for D & S McVilly Family Trust
ABN status: Active from 30 Jan 2007
Entity type: Discretionary Trading Trust
Goods & Services Tax (GST): Registered from 30 Jan 2007
Main business location: WA 6210
Trading name(s)help Trading name From
Wendy's - Mandurah 30 Jan 2007
Deductible gift recipient statushelp Not entitled to receive tax deductible gifts

Website started in August 2012. Previously/currently running a Wendy's at Mandurah shops.

I'd prefer to see some more history with the tuning or find out more of what is going on. If it is a business run out of a shed, yes it will be much cheaper than a business that needs to rent premises, pay insurances, staff etc etc. I would also want to know more about the tuning, afr levels and the like. Generic tune not maximising your results based on a guess of what 98 RON fuel is like? Once you start adding in the cost (and your time) for a dyno power run to check AFR's and knock a cheap tune becomes more expensive.

This is all not a negative, it could be a new guy on the scene starting up. At one point, ASG, MMS, Stechnic, Racetorque etc etc were all brand new, but are now the gods. All I am saying is do your research first.

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oh, is this the same "Darren" that traded under the name "3GWRX Performance"? He used Eric's tunes then as well so I wonder why he has changed his business name?

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/636610-post44.html

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· Designed to work on 91 or 93 octane premium gasoline – 98 works best.

Why he has even mentioned 91 or 93 when you have told him you own a MY12, that alone throws enough flags up for me. Also if he's designed it specifically for 91 or 93 the wtf is he working on, Dato's?

Stick to a Subie specialist, if all your looking at is the bottom line then allow for imminent failure.

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91 and 93 refers to USA spec fuel - PON (or AKI).

We measure fuel in RON.

98 RON = 93 PON

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