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Black Bear Tune in NJ 10/20-22/2016

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I just signed up for the in person tune scheduled for 10/20-22 in Somerset, NJ.

 

Anyone else planning to go?

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How much is it?

 

Also in south jersey....been actually wondering if he's ever going to be local

Per the info from Black Bear: The total for both the tune and Autocal would be $579, $300 for the tune and $279 for the AutoCal.

 

Also, just to be clear, they are coming to Somerset, NJ, which is near New Brunswick. Not exactly South Jersey, but only about an hour up the turnpike from where I live.

 

I would rather drive the hour to attend a live tune event then try to this by mail :thumbs:

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Any of you guys in Camden County?

 

I don't think I'm going to do it this go around since I haven't done any mods yet. It's a shame because I've been watching his calender waiting for it to be remotely close.

 

But would be quite interesting to feel the difference in someone elses truck. Specifically the transmission.

Arnoldthepig Enthusiast

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Im in Camden County. I have no mods either but this truck shifts like sh!t at low speeds. Its either I tune it or trade it in.

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I'm in Camden County too. Have been on the fence about a tune, but just can't take the crappy shifting anymore. I need to do something before I'm forced to trade on a Ram or Ford.

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Well if you're doing it, would be awesome to ride shotgun for a few minutes. Or just trade trucks for 5 minutes if you have any interest in driving a 6.2.

 

I generally forget how bad the transmission is until I drive another car. My wife has an acura with a 6 speed slush box that honda has been using for a decade, and it feels like a porsche pdk in comparison.

 

Maybe I'll try to make it over there to see first hand how it's going and decide from there. I'll check back to see what day you guys are going.

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Well if you're doing it, would be awesome to ride shotgun for a few minutes. Or just trade trucks for 5 minutes if you have any interest in driving a 6.2.

 

I generally forget how bad the transmission is until I drive another car. My wife has an acura with a 6 speed slush box that honda has been using for a decade, and it feels like a porsche pdk in comparison.

 

Maybe I'll try to make it over there to see first hand how it's going and decide from there. I'll check back to see what day you guys are going.

I'm game to having you ride shotgun if you want to check out my truck post tune.

 

Funny you mention the Acura. My wife has a Nissan Murano with a CVT. No shifts at all and with the 3.5L Maxima engine it puts out pretty decent power. Plus its very torquey as soon as you hit the gas.

 

That's absolutely part of the reason why I want a tune. Even my wife says the Sierra's driveability is total crap. If she can tell sitting in the passenger seat, I know there's a problem.

Phil DeVtec Enthusiast

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is this the same Phil Devtec from g35driver lol?

Actually it is!!! Lol!!!

 

Phil DeVtec on every damn car forum...lol!!!

 

Have I met you before (at a meet or something)?

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