ScoobyNet.com - Subaru Enthusiast Forum

ScoobyNet.com - Subaru Enthusiast Forum (https://www.scoobynet.com/)
-   ScoobyNet General (https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/)
-   -   Best GC8 tuners in the UK (https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/954095-best-gc8-tuners-in-the-uk.html)

Lennard 26 October 2012 08:24 PM

Best GC8 tuners in the UK
 
I want to call a few tuners next week for some quotes, this is possibly going to open a can of worms but who would you recommend?

I'm going to be spending allot of money so I want to get it done right, as i'm going to build up a Type R for the Impreza class in the MLR sprint series.

I've heard of Andy Forrest and RCM but I was wondering who else there was?

bustaMOVEs 26 October 2012 08:26 PM

Allan Jeffrey at enginetuner Plymouth

scoobybry! 26 October 2012 08:26 PM

scooby clinic

Dave Y 26 October 2012 08:30 PM

Scooby Projects

F1 CJE UK 26 October 2012 08:35 PM

"I'm going to be spending allot of money so I want to get it done right" = RCM

Lennard 26 October 2012 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK (Post 10844629)
"I'm going to be spending allot of money so I want to get it done right" = RCM

This is what i'm thinking however I wanted to see if there's anyone else out there worth considering.

MattyB1983 26 October 2012 08:39 PM

RCM or ZEN performance.

Put both names in a hat, pick one and send your car there. End of :-)

karlos-007 26 October 2012 08:43 PM

Paul at ZEN performance

stevie1982 26 October 2012 08:48 PM

Long list of tuners, rcm if money is not object but for me API gets my vote. Not knocking any others but David is a top guy and his team are imo one of the best.

Please do the best thing, call and visit each tuner and you will get a feeling who is the right one for you, it's you hard cash you are spending so need to feel comfortable and trust who you use, doesn't matter what we all think.

Out of curiosity have you got a car already and what's the budget and what is your end goal ie performance wise

Lennard 26 October 2012 08:54 PM


Originally Posted by stevie1982 (Post 10844670)
Long list of tuners, rcm if money is not object but for me API gets my vote. Not knocking any others but David is a top guy and his team are imo one of the best.

Please do the best thing, call and visit each tuner and you will get a feeling who is the right one for you, it's you hard cash you are spending so need to feel comfortable and trust who you use, doesn't matter what we all think.

Out of curiosity have you got a car already and what's the budget and what is your end goal ie performance wise

I can't believe I forgot about API, they did allot of work to my old Type RA many years ago.

I just bought myself a type r which i'm collecting next Saturday, budget is 15k, end goal is circa 1100kg weight and 450 whp.

stevemort 26 October 2012 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by Dave Y (Post 10844622)
Scooby Projects

:lol: are you drunk

Shaun 26 October 2012 09:19 PM

API

tubbytommy 26 October 2012 09:48 PM

xspec

billy21 26 October 2012 09:52 PM


Originally Posted by stevemort (Post 10844686)
:lol: are you drunk

I was thinking the same thing

RICHARD J 26 October 2012 10:01 PM

No question, RCM, but you need a big budget. Engine tuner are a close second & API & ScoobyClinic can also deliver the goods.

stevie1982 26 October 2012 10:22 PM


Originally Posted by Lennard (Post 10844682)
I can't believe I forgot about API, they did allot of work to my old Type RA many years ago.

I just bought myself a type r which i'm collecting next Saturday, budget is 15k, end goal is circa 1100kg weight and 450 whp.

Then there is your answer as rcm are now out of the questions lol, API are up there with the best! And as you have previous then you have a working relationship. ok well did you get many mods on the type r as 15k will soon be swallowed up if it's in standard trim. As a third of that could go on suspension, brakes and chassis mods to cope with 450bhp.

Lennard 26 October 2012 10:32 PM

I'm still going to call Zen and Engine Tuner but yes, David is a great guy!

The reason why I bought it was due to the fact it's got brembos from the later STi and Nitron suspension.

bustaMOVEs 26 October 2012 10:47 PM


Originally Posted by tubbytommy (Post 10844783)
xspec

:lol:

99greenwagon 26 October 2012 11:17 PM


Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs (Post 10844610)
Allan Jeffrey at enginetuner Plymouth

+1.:notworthy

Lennard 26 October 2012 11:46 PM


Originally Posted by 99greenwagon (Post 10844906)
+1.:notworthy

Are they mainly engine tuners I take it?

Or can they do the whole car?

karlos-007 27 October 2012 12:21 AM

Speak to them

mantazini 27 October 2012 12:39 AM

Rich@FBTuning....;)

gazzawrx 27 October 2012 08:39 AM

why go to RCM and pay double what any other tuners are gonna charge ya for fitting the same parts?
There's plenty of companies on here that know just as much as RCM and are half the price.

Brand snobbery perhaps?

rooferman 27 October 2012 09:03 AM

If your building a car for the sprint series then it might be worth talking to those who compete, build and run cars in the series....

Paul maps most of the subaru entries.

Lateral is a main supplier of parts.

Steven sd motorsport has a huge input in everything subaru in the series.

Chevron motorsport have input in suspension, geo etc on many cars.

The people who compete would probably be the best source of knowledge on what will work and what you don't need to do....

stonejedi 27 October 2012 09:09 AM

positve feedback of a tuner company is always a good indicator of the quality of work done for members on here,just do a quick thread search on this site to find out about customer satisfaction of work done by said companys.

frayz 27 October 2012 10:20 AM


Originally Posted by rooferman (Post 10845094)
If your building a car for the sprint series then it might be worth talking to those who compete, build and run cars in the series....

Paul maps most of the subaru entries.

Lateral is a main supplier of parts.

Steven sd motorsport has a huge input in everything subaru in the series.

The people who compete would probably be the best source of knowledge on what will work and what you don't need to do....

Great advise! :)

99greenwagon 27 October 2012 01:00 PM


Originally Posted by Lennard (Post 10844921)
Are they mainly engine tuners I take it?

Or can they do the whole car?

they can do it all.:thumb:

P1 Daveyboy 27 October 2012 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by mantazini (Post 10844949)
Rich@FBTuning....;)

+1

SkullFudge 27 October 2012 02:13 PM


Originally Posted by MattyB1983 (Post 10844640)
RCM or ZEN performance.

Put both names in a hat, pick one and send your car there. End of :-)




THAT sums up the scene.



Dave Y ...... We are all to assume you have been asked to post that comment.
To suggest such things (baring in mind Lennard's intensions) is total stupidity.

Jolly Green Monster 27 October 2012 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by SkullFudge (Post 10845352)
Dave Y ...... We are all to assume you have been asked to post that comment.
To suggest such things (baring in mind Lennard's intensions) is total stupidity.

Lmfao


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:33 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands