raly-pete

Just wanted to say,had my hatchback sti mapped by rich at fb tuning today in princess Risborough.. Was so nice to take my pride and joy somewhere you know it's being looked after..instead of hunting big power figures,rich gave me back a car that pulls like a train in every gear, and fully explained to me what he'd done,and how he had made it a more driveable,safer and smoother car..Can't recommend this guy enough,really top chap,and now I've got the car the hatch was always ment to be!!! Thqnkyou rich and thankyou fb tuning :-)

stamina_daddy

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I've used rich twice and can't recommend enough.
Top mapper and mechanic.

Paulo P

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Richard is a true enthusiast and he has great attention to detail, they don't come much better

raly-pete

I'm a mechanic by trade,but when it comes to mapping? I'm well out of my depth..rich was so down to earth talked me through all the changes he made and really went that extra mile to get my car sorted.. Highly recommend.

Bluey82

Only Rich touches my car...Cant praise enough. Did my remap and big brakes upgrade and all the other stuff in between. TOP

spindle121

Rich is a top man wouldn't take my hatch nowhere else. (Lennie). !!!!!!!!

joz8968

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Do you mean that you've named your hatch, Lennie?!

Markfey

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Was your original eco mapped? Racerom software or???

gpssti4

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Richard looked after my car years ago. I just wish he was closer - there's no one I'd trust for 100's miles

raly-pete

Original ecu mapped,not sure what he used.such a nice car to drive now.smooth and powerful delivery all through the Rev range.

JonMc

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Mine will go back to Rich again after the next round of mods, I just wish he had the time to learn Carberry mapping as I'd love to lose the MAF

domino46

Glad your pleased with the outcome Pete ,, did you have racerom added ? , if not then it's something I would look into as it gives you loads of extras like launch control , flat foot shifting and auto blip for down shifting (less engine stress) plus other things iv prob forgot lol

raly-pete

Thanks mate,was going to txt you.. These options sound awesome, but think I will wait till I can afford to get my engine forged... Thanks for all your help too!

domino46

Glad to help mate

Don't be to scared of the 2.5 as I took my standard hawk up to 380 without any problems and then waited for a used forged lump to turn up , got that for 1500 and sold my standard engine on for 1000 , forged swap for 500 notes can't be bad lol , keep them eyes open for the bargains

raly-pete

That's sounds like the best way to go mate.. Must admit, I have the confidence to really drive it again... Atleast I can have some fun whilst I'm searching that forged engine! ;-)

domino46

Yeah the main thing is to remember to have fun in them as sometimes you can get hung up so much on the "what if's" you forget you brought it to have fun in

Matty81

Got mine booked in with Richard in August

Cannon Fodder

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I took my Blobeye Spec C RA up to Rich from down in West Wales for a service, modifications and to be remapped.

Well worth the travelling and I'll definitely be using his services again, I can't think of anyone else who can offer all the services he does to such a high level and at such reasonable prices.

scout1982

Same here! Wont be letting anyone else touch my Scooby

Matty81

Sounds like I've made a good decision then booking him in

Dav13s

Looks like I know where to take mine when I eventually get one, only 30 miles from my house.

AWG

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Had mine 7 years now and hasn't been anywhere but FB.

Once you find a good mechanic stay with them, worth every penny to keep your pride and joy on the road.

williamw1987

I had my car with Richard this week to resolve the common fuel smell issue and I would highly recommend him too! He really knows his stuff and definitely fills you with confidence that you know your car is in good hands when there. Not going to take the car anywhere else from now on, that's for sure!

I was discussing remaps whilst there too and it's definitely got me tempted too!

AWG

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What was the solution mate?

williamw1987

Hey dude,

The screw clips that hold the fuel line hoses in place (one at each end of 4 hoses I believe) under the inlet manifold weren't tight enough, causing the fuel smell through the vents on cold mornings... as soon as I mentioned it to Richard he knew what the issue was, which was great! Seems that some aren't torqued right from the factory (so I believe).

Unfortunately the vast majority of the clips (screw type clips) are not reachable, which meant that the inlet manifold etc had to come out, meaning it's a labour intensive job (4 hours +). He replaced the piping and clips (ones that were OK) and so far, so good (I hope it stays that way too). At least the smell of fuel has gone from the cabin now

Vxr2010

he re mapped mine recently he knows his stuff , first time i've been but not the last