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SierraRR
As the topic title says... Just wondering when you will be in the MN area for live tuning?

txab
Probably whenever someone organizes it and gets a minimum of 10 paid interested people. That's how it works. Contact BB and start posting to find your people.

BTW. There are perks for the guy who gets it organized
Jennabear
What he said is correct, all the meets are organizer driven.
SierraRR
So I am trying to see who all is intrested in haveing Justin from BB come to the Twin Cities area for a live tune. I live up in Crookston but am willing to drive down for one of his tunes. After I get some people that want to(10 or more), I will get ahold of Justin to set everything up. So if anyone has any ideas on places down there that we can do it at post them up and we can discuss the options.

Thanks Lee
Blacktop
I am from Jamestown, but i would be willing to drive to get this done. i'm in.
P71_CrownVic
I'm in...that makes 3.

Also...Wisconsin, Iowa, etc are all welcome too (of course).

There is no date set yet, but Justin looks to be pretty busy for the rest of the year, so I would bet on this taking place after the 1st of the year. That is subject to change though.

Check back to THIS thread for more details.


rev353
Whats the cost?, I might be in 85%
stadt11
Another MN Tune? WooHoo!!!! Maybe I'll come & get some things tweaked on mine!
txab
QUOTE (rev353 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:01 AM) *
Whats the cost?, I might be in 85%


$250 for just the tune. Modules, if desired, are extra.

$60 - 96-00 Vortec
$100 - Gen-III
$160 ECM / $60 TCM - Gen-IV Trucks and SUVs
T Loz
QUOTE (SeirraRR @ Sep 23 2009, 11:16 PM) *
So I am trying to see who all is intrested in haveing Justin from BB come to the Twin Cities area for a live tune. I live up in Crookston but am willing to drive down for one of his tunes. After I get some people that want to(10 or more), I will get ahold of Justin to set everything up. So if anyone has any ideas on places down there that we can do it at post them up and we can discuss the options.

Thanks Lee


I'm from Thunder Bay, Ontario...Minnie is just a short 5 hour drive...I would like to be there for the BB tune...
P71_CrownVic
QUOTE (rev353 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:01 AM) *
Whats the cost?, I might be in 85%


Very high end? $400.

However, anything else you do to gain that kind of power will cost you a whole lot more. Here is an e-mail Justin sent me...:

QUOTE
Thanks for contacting me about a tune. There is typically a 10-15hp gain going from 87 to 91, 89 would be less power than 91 octane. To keep your stock PCM, you'd be looking at $100 on top of the tune price. You'd be entitled to a 15% discount off of the tune service if you could send a copy of that state certification.
We have two types of mail order tunes available. They are a traditional mail order tune and a scan cable mail order tune. With the traditional tune, you provide your VIN, answer a set of questions and we will mail out a tune to you. With the scan cable tune, you pay a security deposit and we ship out a cable that you use to collect data from your vehicle as you drive. That data is then emailed in to us to be analyzed. In some cases, the data will show a mechanical condition that needs to be corrected before the tuning process can proceed. If this is the case, we'll do our best to help you determine the cause of the problem so that your tune will perform as well as it possibly can. Once all problems are squared away, we'll then build a tune for you based on that data and ship a tune out to you. You'll then use the scan cable to perform a crank relearn procedure and create a final log with the new tune in place. The scan cable is then returned for a refund of your security deposit. If you would like a traditional mail order tune, the price will be $170 for the tune and $100 for the PCM core charge, which would be refunded when/if your stock PCM is returned. If you would like a scan cable mail order tune, the price will be $255 for the tune, $100 for the PCM core charge and $250 for the scan cable security deposit. Both the PCM core charge and scan cable deposit are fully refundable. When all is said and done, you're looking at $170-270 for a traditional mail order tune and $255-355 for a scan cable mail order tune.
P71_CrownVic
QUOTE (T Loz @ Sep 24 2009, 01:45 PM) *
QUOTE (SeirraRR @ Sep 23 2009, 11:16 PM) *
So I am trying to see who all is intrested in haveing Justin from BB come to the Twin Cities area for a live tune. I live up in Crookston but am willing to drive down for one of his tunes. After I get some people that want to(10 or more), I will get ahold of Justin to set everything up. So if anyone has any ideas on places down there that we can do it at post them up and we can discuss the options.

Thanks Lee


I'm from Thunder Bay, Ontario...Minnie is just a short 5 hour drive...I would like to be there for the BB tune...


5 hours...to the Twin Cities?
BuckFeverZ
If it's near the WI border, I'd consider it.
T Loz
QUOTE (P71_CrownVic @ Sep 24 2009, 03:02 PM) *
QUOTE (T Loz @ Sep 24 2009, 01:45 PM) *
QUOTE (SeirraRR @ Sep 23 2009, 11:16 PM) *
So I am trying to see who all is intrested in haveing Justin from BB come to the Twin Cities area for a live tune. I live up in Crookston but am willing to drive down for one of his tunes. After I get some people that want to(10 or more), I will get ahold of Justin to set everything up. So if anyone has any ideas on places down there that we can do it at post them up and we can discuss the options.

Thanks Lee


I'm from Thunder Bay, Ontario...Minnie is just a short 5 hour drive...I would like to be there for the BB tune...


5 hours...to the Twin Cities?


Drive there all the time to watch NHL Hockey...
VMax2007
QUOTE (stadt11 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:28 AM) *
Another MN Tune? WooHoo!!!! Maybe I'll come & get some things tweaked on mine!


+1

I'll be there. Andy, if this happens, let's get that Vette Servo in beforehand and Justin can tweak my tune accordingly. I'll buy the beer. thumb.gif
SierraRR
Sounds like 6 for sure and 2 maybes we are well on our way. Will Justin do tunes in the winter? Didnt know if that made a diffreance.
VMax2007
QUOTE (SierraRR @ Sep 24 2009, 08:10 PM) *
Sounds like 6 for sure and 2 maybes we are well on our way. Will Justin do tunes in the winter? Didnt know if that made a diffreance.


You cannot count me or Andy, since we already have BB tunes. Updates do not count toward the 10 minimum.
SierraRR
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 24 2009, 08:19 PM) *
QUOTE (SierraRR @ Sep 24 2009, 08:10 PM) *
Sounds like 6 for sure and 2 maybes we are well on our way. Will Justin do tunes in the winter? Didnt know if that made a diffreance.


You cannot count me or Andy, since we already have BB tunes. Updates do not count toward the 10 minimum.


Ah ok thanks.

SO 4 for sure and 2 maybe's

Still good.
VMax2007
Justin can tune in the winter, but you are taking a chance with the weather. You don't want slick roads.

In Nov of 08, when Justin was here, it was windy and in the 30's. Cold as hell, but the roads were mostly dry.

I would set it up for May.
SierraRR
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 24 2009, 08:30 PM) *
Justin can tune in the winter, but you are taking a chance with the weather. You don't want slick roads.

In Nov of 08, when Justin was here, it was windy and in the 30's. Cold as hell, but the roads were mostly dry.

I would set it up for May.


Yeah that sounds like a good idea. What does everyone else think of doing the tune in may. I'm fine with it.
P71_CrownVic
QUOTE (SierraRR @ Sep 24 2009, 08:49 PM) *
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 24 2009, 08:30 PM) *
Justin can tune in the winter, but you are taking a chance with the weather. You don't want slick roads.

In Nov of 08, when Justin was here, it was windy and in the 30's. Cold as hell, but the roads were mostly dry.

I would set it up for May.


Yeah that sounds like a good idea. What does everyone else think of doing the tune in may. I fine with it


I'm not sure if I can wait that long...lol...

Hey Buck, how far are you willing to drive into MN to do this? East metro, West metro, St Cloud? Lemme know...I want a spot that is somewhat convenient for the majority of people.

QUOTE (VMax2007)
I'll be there. Andy, if this happens, let's get that Vette Servo in beforehand and Justin can tweak my tune accordingly. I'll buy the beer.


X2!!!!!!

I'll double the beer and not drink any...so...more beer for you two...(although I'm uneasy letting two drunks attack my tranny... crackup.gif )
Jennabear
At the moment, Justin is booked through January, but he has no problem making a trip back up to MN if you guys have 10+ tunes together cheers.gif
SierraRR
QUOTE (Jennabear @ Sep 24 2009, 10:39 PM) *
At the moment, Justin is booked through January, but he has no problem making a trip back up to MN if you guys have 10+ tunes together cheers.gif


Ok sounds good. I'm sure I will be getting ahold of Justin when we have 10+ tunes to set things up.
Thanks thumb.gif
jf781
I'd definitely be interested in this. Plus I got some friends that just moved to the twin cities so I got place to party/crash after this all is done with.

The farther out it can be pushed the better (just got engaged and moved to a new house). Keep us up to date on how things are coming together with this.
bax467
The later the better and i'm in. since he is booked through jan, waiting till april/may might be a wise choice to see dry roads. north metro or st cloud would be nice but i guess i want it too bad to really care.

It would be pretty sweet to have going into camper pullin season....
VMax2007
QUOTE (P71_CrownVic @ Sep 24 2009, 10:35 PM) *
QUOTE (SierraRR @ Sep 24 2009, 08:49 PM) *
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 24 2009, 08:30 PM) *
Justin can tune in the winter, but you are taking a chance with the weather. You don't want slick roads.

In Nov of 08, when Justin was here, it was windy and in the 30's. Cold as hell, but the roads were mostly dry.

I would set it up for May.


Yeah that sounds like a good idea. What does everyone else think of doing the tune in may. I fine with it


I'm not sure if I can wait that long...lol...

Hey Buck, how far are you willing to drive into MN to do this? East metro, West metro, St Cloud? Lemme know...I want a spot that is somewhat convenient for the majority of people.

QUOTE (VMax2007)
I'll be there. Andy, if this happens, let's get that Vette Servo in beforehand and Justin can tweak my tune accordingly. I'll buy the beer.


X2!!!!!!

I'll double the beer and not drink any...so...more beer for you two...(although I'm uneasy letting two drunks attack my tranny... crackup.gif )




Servos first, beers second. thumb.gif
stadt11
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 24 2009, 07:57 PM) *
QUOTE (stadt11 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:28 AM) *
Another MN Tune? WooHoo!!!! Maybe I'll come & get some things tweaked on mine!


+1

I'll be there. Andy, if this happens, let's get that Vette Servo in beforehand and Justin can tweak my tune accordingly. I'll buy the beer. thumb.gif


I think that sounds like a plan, but I still owe ya for lunch (which I'm sure you still remember). biggrin.gif
VMax2007
QUOTE (stadt11 @ Sep 25 2009, 07:50 AM) *
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 24 2009, 07:57 PM) *
QUOTE (stadt11 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:28 AM) *
Another MN Tune? WooHoo!!!! Maybe I'll come & get some things tweaked on mine!


+1

I'll be there. Andy, if this happens, let's get that Vette Servo in beforehand and Justin can tweak my tune accordingly. I'll buy the beer. thumb.gif


I think that sounds like a plan, but I still owe ya for lunch (which I'm sure you still remember). biggrin.gif


Help me with the servo and drinking my beer and we'll call it even. biggrin.gif
Blacktop
QUOTE (bax467 @ Sep 25 2009, 04:57 AM) *
The later the better and i'm in. since he is booked through jan, waiting till april/may might be a wise choice to see dry roads. north metro or st cloud would be nice but i guess i want it too bad to really care.

It would be pretty sweet to have going into camper pullin season....


Fergus Falls would be ideal for me, but I second st. cloud for everyone's convenience . tell me more about these vette servos you guys are talking about.
welscher08
Everyone, if you are waiting to do the tune in May I would be in. Have read some about a BB tune, but seems like everyone that gets one loves it, so I am in if we go with a May time slot. Ryan
SierraRR
So far May is sounding like what will wor kfor everyone. Where at we are still working on.

So far we have 9 (I think). And some that want there's tweaked. Heres a list for the tunes...

SierraRR
Blacktop
P71 CrownVic
rev353 ?
T Loz
BuckfeverZ
jf781
bax467
welscher08

So if my count is right we need one more and to pick a place. Any where works for me in the metro area.
Blacktop
may is semester end and finals week, so it would have to be the third or fourth week/weekend for me to make be able to come.
09blackbowtie
I am in let me know when it is next year. Try and stay away from the 1st weekend of the month as I usually work that weekend.

Scott
P71_CrownVic
QUOTE (09blackbowtie @ Sep 26 2009, 08:29 AM) *
I am in let me know when it is next year. Try and stay away from the 1st weekend of the month as I usually work that weekend.

Scott


And you make 10!!!! (I think)

-----------------

Keep in mind that this is about 8 months away. Things will change...and try to update this thread if they do.

I'll try and figure out a place at which this can happen...and anyone else around the Twin Cities that has any ideas, please post them. I'll PM Jenna and find out what kind of facilities Justin will need.
VMax2007
QUOTE (P71_CrownVic @ Sep 26 2009, 11:21 AM) *
QUOTE (09blackbowtie @ Sep 26 2009, 08:29 AM) *
I am in let me know when it is next year. Try and stay away from the 1st weekend of the month as I usually work that weekend.

Scott


And you make 10!!!! (I think)

-----------------

Keep in mind that this is about 8 months away. Things will change...and try to update this thread if they do.

I'll try and figure out a place at which this can happen...and anyone else around the Twin Cities that has any ideas, please post them. I'll PM Jenna and find out what kind of facilities Justin will need.


We met at Cabela's in Owatonna last year. Isn't there a Cabela's north of the Metro too? That might be a good place. Justin likes large, open parking lots with close, quick access to the freeway and/or highways for WOT runs. No worries, he doesn't have you go all that fast, but you will need to put it to the floor a few times from a stop and a 25-30 MPH roll.

Matt, let's get our servo's in beforehand.
stadt11
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 25 2009, 08:02 AM) *
QUOTE (stadt11 @ Sep 25 2009, 07:50 AM) *
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 24 2009, 07:57 PM) *
QUOTE (stadt11 @ Sep 24 2009, 09:28 AM) *
Another MN Tune? WooHoo!!!! Maybe I'll come & get some things tweaked on mine!


+1

I'll be there. Andy, if this happens, let's get that Vette Servo in beforehand and Justin can tweak my tune accordingly. I'll buy the beer. thumb.gif


I think that sounds like a plan, but I still owe ya for lunch (which I'm sure you still remember). biggrin.gif


Help me with the servo and drinking my beer and we'll call it even. biggrin.gif


thumb.gif Definitely if this thing is next year
stadt11
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 26 2009, 11:29 AM) *
No worries, he doesn't have you go all that fast, but you will need to put it to the floor a few times from a stop and a 25-30 MPH roll.

Of course, the test driving post-tune is a different story! biggrin.gif
VMax2007
QUOTE (stadt11 @ Sep 26 2009, 11:34 AM) *
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 26 2009, 11:29 AM) *
No worries, he doesn't have you go all that fast, but you will need to put it to the floor a few times from a stop and a 25-30 MPH roll.

Of course, the test driving post-tune is a different story! biggrin.gif


I have no idea what you are talking about? dunno.gif

biggrin.gif
P71_CrownVic
QUOTE (VMax2007 @ Sep 26 2009, 11:29 AM) *
QUOTE (P71_CrownVic @ Sep 26 2009, 11:21 AM) *
QUOTE (09blackbowtie @ Sep 26 2009, 08:29 AM) *
I am in let me know when it is next year. Try and stay away from the 1st weekend of the month as I usually work that weekend.

Scott


And you make 10!!!! (I think)

-----------------

Keep in mind that this is about 8 months away. Things will change...and try to update this thread if they do.

I'll try and figure out a place at which this can happen...and anyone else around the Twin Cities that has any ideas, please post them. I'll PM Jenna and find out what kind of facilities Justin will need.


We met at Cabela's in Owatonna last year. Isn't there a Cabela's north of the Metro too?


I'm thinking off of 35W...in the Forest Lake/Columbus area...

QUOTE
Matt, let's get our servo's in beforehand.


For sure...I want mine in before winter...
SierraRR
Well we have 10!! So lets start setting this up. From the way it sounds a few people have things going on at the begining of the month. So I will see if we can get it on MAY 29 & 30 2010. If this doesn't work for people let me know and we can try for the weekend before. I know its aways down the road but its good to plan ahead. biggrin.gif
P71 CrownVic is looking for a location in the cities area, so I am in contact with him for that part. If anyone has any ideas let us know. I will e-mail Justin when I get back home on Oct. 2nd from work, and start talking to him to see what kinda things he needs to do this.

These are the 10...

SierraRR
Blacktop
P71 CrownVic
rev353 (?)
T Loz
Buckfever
jf781
bax467
welscher08
09blackbowtie

There are a few others that are coming toget there trucks tweaked also. So if anyone else would like to come and get a tune or tweaks just watch this thread.
Jennabear
I know already, the last two weekends in May will not work, due to prior engagements. But realistically, this is so far off that there is no need to lock in a date.
SierraRR
QUOTE (Jennabear @ Sep 26 2009, 11:00 PM) *
I know already, the last two weekends in May will not work, due to prior engagements. But realistically, this is so far off that there is no need to lock in a date.


Ok thanks Jenna. When is a good time to start setting everything up?
Jennabear
Let's hold off a bit til the time gets closer, considering this is over a half a year away!
SierraRR
QUOTE (Jennabear @ Sep 26 2009, 11:15 PM) *
Let's hold off a bit til the time gets closer, considering this is over a half a year away!


Alrighty sounds good. thumb.gif
P71_CrownVic
Wow, that was easy.

In the coming weeks, I will post a number of possible locations all over the area. Close ones to me I will try to get pictures of (whether it be Google Earth or me taking the shot.

Here are the first locations:

It is the Cottage Grove Park and Ride. Very large parking lot that is pretty empty on the weekends. The blue line shows the route we would have to take to get on the highway.



Here is the next location. It's another Park and Ride off of highway 61 in St Paul. This P&R is just south of highway 94...so access from a major interstate is fantastic.

Close up:



Wide shot:



Lemme know!

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Completely off topic, I just LOVE the snipping tool in Windows 7. That is how I got those shots above!
SierraRR
Hey Matt, Those look like good places. But I would lean more to the second one. Looks like that area might have less traffic. All I ask when this goes down that I get an address so I know how to get there. lol.gif

Off topic a little, how is the new Windows 7?
welscher08
The snipping tool in Vista is kick ass, just wish they would let you download it for XP. I have a Mac at work and now at home (bought it last week) and those are still way easier if you know the correct keys to hit at once...anyways....both locations look good to me. I know my way to the cities but don't drive much up there so anything thats easy to navigate to gets my vote, but both look good, liking the second one better though for some reason, but i am not fussy. Ryan
BuckFeverZ
Well....my post was obviously lost, don't count me in 100% until an exact location is nailed down.
SierraRR
QUOTE (BuckFeverZ @ Sep 30 2009, 12:44 PM) *
Well....my post was obviously lost, don't count me in 100% until an exact location is nailed down.


Where would be a good location for you to be 100% to count in. All help in finding a location is a good thing. smile.gif
BuckFeverZ
I'll leave it up to you guys since 99% of you guys are actually from MN. If it's too far for me, thats fine with me.
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