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heavyduty guy Enthusiast

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they sent me two tunes since christmas and both tunes are garbage they dont even answer my emails anymore this thing is a joke i do not recomend anyone to buy one i should have known better because its the only one that cannot be used on another vehicle once you connect it its there way of saying I GOT YOU

apache sierra Enthusiast

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they sent me two tunes since christmas and both tunes are garbage they dont even answer my emails anymore this thing is a joke i do not recomend anyone to buy one i should have known better because its the only one that cannot be used on another vehicle once you connect it its there way of saying I GOT YOU

bummer!!! :thumbs:

I was looking at the preditor and superchips and the guys that give advice around here were really up on both of them. Then i happened on these forums and learned about westers and asked my buddies about that. They hadn't heard of westers so i thought i would be the guinea pig around here and try it. By the sounds of it i'm glad i didn't go preditor i've heard several complain about the service end of the deal which in my book is as important as the sales and unit itself

heavyduty guy Enthusiast

heavyduty guy

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gonna get a westers by the end of the year sort of getting all my mods one at a time the predator was on the top of the list now after i get everything my westers will be last said to say :thumbs:

apache sierra Enthusiast

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ya i hear you.

 

I was getting several options at a time for my ride and had gotten to the point of putting on the magna flow and k&n filter. My next was some cosmetics like spray in liner and running boards. The i made the mistake of reading about westers :cheers: and i thought hey i'll get that this summer after i get this other stuff. Then tom from tbyrne offers this group buy :thumbs: well there goes my boards and liner for now but i couldn't afford not to on a 04 sierra the price was right o well :thumbs::cheers:

 

I'm just anxiously waiting for it to show now and see if it was worth it.

o4yukonxl Enthusiast

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I installed mine today and was not disappointed. I recommend that you make any other mods to the drivetrain before you get the Westers. Lyndon will program it based on the modifications you have made. He will reprogram it for you but you it's easier to do it once. Enjoy, I am! :thumbs::thumbs:

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sorry to hear you had such a chitty experience...i have had nothing but awesome tunes and service ...i use johan at diablosport...i have done 4 different cars and trucks all with superior results.....my vette took 4 or 5 different tunes before we got the supercharger tuned perfectly....but in the end it was perfect....who did your custom tunes for you???? :thumbs:

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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I almost bought the Predator Programmer... It was a toss up between it and Westers. I've had my Westers PCM swap in since August or so of 2003 and so far I'm pretty happy. :thumbs:

 

I did alot of reading about the Predator and it seemed like it was #1 among the handhelds, and I had heard stories about this guy Lyndon Wester in Canada and how his programming was sooo much better. So I coughed up the extra $$$ and after talking to Lyndon I made the purchase. I think it was money well spent.

 

Of all the other refferals I have sent to Lyndon Wester, the best release of HP and Tq. is from my buddies OBS 2000 K2500 xcab 7.4L. He just can't believe the wheel spinning power that his truck has now!!!

 

I have another friend that is going to get one for his V10 Excursion... I wonder what he can do for that truck...

stlmaj Enthusiast

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sorry to hear you had such a chitty experience...i have had nothing but awesome tunes and service ...i use johan at diablosport...i have done 4 different cars and trucks all with superior results.....my vette took 4 or 5 different tunes before we got the supercharger tuned perfectly....but in the end it was perfect....who did your custom tunes for you???? :thumbs:

I used Johan as well and had great customer service. Every time I email for a new tune I get it within the week!! Sorry to hear you’re having so much trouble... As for the Westers. I have only heard good things about it. I didn't do it because I wanted the handheld. Predator is the best handheld........

 

Sorry your having trouble maybe try Johan instead,

Matt :thumbs:

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

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I installed mine today and was not disappointed. I recommend that you make any other mods to the drivetrain before you get the Westers. Lyndon will program it based on the modifications you have made. He will reprogram it for you but you it's easier to do it once. Enjoy, I am! :D:D

Yukon, were you part of this last group purchase ?? Keep us posted as to what you think about it :cheers: .

o4yukonxl Enthusiast

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Actually, I ordered mine before the group purchase. I paid more but got ahead of the rush. I installed it this weekend and it feels very strong. I'm getting it dynoed today and will compare to stock. I'll post the results.

RoadRage66 Enthusiast

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I contacted Diablo Sport back in September to get a Return number so I could send my programmer back to get the newest firmware version. I still haven't been able to send it back, I contact them often and still nothing :cheers: . Not only is their company a load of BS so is Johan. Johan hasen't doen a d**n thing to help me out. All I needed was a RAN and they can't do that right, makes me wounder just how good the programs really are.( of course I do have to send it back because of problems with the programs)

here is the flip side... Diablo Sport bends over backwards for the mustang and lightning crowd!!!! I attempted to then get intouch with a Diablo rep refered to me from a mustang owner and there was no help there either. They just do not give support to GM users.

heavyduty guy Enthusiast

heavyduty guy

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for me its kind of like they got my money so now they dont give a f#*k i continue to e mail and call but it does no good the last tune they sent me would d**n near break your neck when it shifted to 3rd gear and would just sort of slide into 2nd gear this is like my 5th tune they have sent me and they cannot write a performance tune for this truck, the 419.00 could have been spent on something else their price should be 99.00 :cheers::D:eek::eek::D:D

stlmaj Enthusiast

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Man your experiences are way different then mine has been. Wish things would have worked out better. Sorry you’re having so many problems...

 

Matt :cheers:

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