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Best "Beginner Car" for Modifying/Tuning

60 messages,  Last post on Dec 10, 2012 at 8:44 AM

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#54 of 60 The Chevy Sonic as the New Best Beginner Tuner? by auto_trim

Dec 06, 2012 (11:22 am)

So, if I may, what does everyone think of the Chevy Sonic Z-Specs package? It seems GM and the major manufacturers are trying to get into the aftermarket game and cut out the middle man. Thouughts?

#55 of 60 Re: The Chevy Sonic as the New Best Beginner Tuner? [auto_trim] by ateixeira

Dec 06, 2012 (1:16 pm)

Replying to: auto_trim (Dec 06, 2012 11:22 am)
I wonder why they didn't tune the engine, output stays the same.

#56 of 60 Re: The Chevy Sonic as the New Best Beginner Tuner? [ateixeira] by auto_trim

Dec 07, 2012 (7:35 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 06, 2012 1:16 pm)
Yeah, I think this is purely an aesthetic thing. They see the money to be made from aftermarket accessories and want to tap into to that market.

#57 of 60 Before you start working on tuner cars by ultrasuper

Dec 10, 2012 (8:44 am)

You should consider the purpose for which the car is being tuned. If you have a family car, doing expensive engine tuning or adding a bright yellow flame may not be too wise – this is only acceptable in racing and torque cars. Some modifications such as ECU remapping are not reversible and you should therefore be sure that this is what you want.
 
Before you start working on tuner cars, you should get all the relevant information. There are several sources of information that you can consider. You could get your information on from online forums and other online resources. You could get the information by working with an expert, not necessarily a mechanic, for sometime.

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