uSmC_08

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w00t w00t!

Recently got back from Alain's place to get my Apexi TT and Blox front motor mount installed! That mount is a great piece btw

Thanks again Alan, great work as always

Cracing

what are the rates for dyno pulls or tuning?

brokenRS

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i think they gon have a grand openin chris, going be cheap to do some pull.

alan678

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Thanks for stopping by.....taking care of Evos one at a time

alan678

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Just confirmed this with James.....i am posting this for him since he doesn't have access to the web right now....

The rates:

On scheduled Dyno Days, 3 Pulls on the Dyno will be $75 (no tuning will be allowed)

On normal days, 3 Pulls on the Dyno will be $125 (no tuning will be allowed)

Tuning Rate (for ECU Flash tuning *not for standalones, SAFCs, etc.*) The rate is $375 for Evo 8's and $450 for Evo 9's

Note: If the custom flash exceeds 2 hours of dyno tuning it will be an additional $200 an hour.

Prices will be discussed over the phone for anything else as of now.

Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change.

1QYK9

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Those rates seem a bit high. Most tuning shops I have gone to charge $150/hour for dyno tuning.

1QYK9

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For reference, AMS charges $395 for an initial tune via EcuFlash, and it doesn't matter if it takes one hour or five. Subsequent tunes are $225. They also charge $75 for 3 dyno pulls.

alan678

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While that is true about how much AMS charges u also have to look at the area....cost of living, expenses, utilites, etc could drive prices up and down.....for example, TT charges $500 for an Evo 9 custom flash....just food for thought....

1QYK9

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Agreed. However, Reese needs to be careful that he doesn't price himself out of the market. Having just opened his business, I am sure he has a lot of expenses and is trying to generate revenue, but the approach of charging a little bit less for his services and having more customers often leads to better profits in this industry.

alan678

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1QYK9

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I am willing to bet that Reese's prices are going to drop within the first 6 months of operation simply because he isn't going to get enough customers at those prices. I am not hating against him at all, but simply stating that his prices are a bit high...no matter what city/state/country you live in.

James Reese

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These prices are subject to change as stated above. I am not a vendor here so I can't discuss prices. If you would like to discuss trhat feel free to call me anytime.


James

1QYK9

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James,

Please do not mis-understand what I am trying to say about your prices. I am by no means trying to state that your prices are way too much and that you are trying to rip people off. That obviously isn't the case here. I am simply trying to give some advice about your pricing schema. Another way to look at your pricing is that you start off a little bit lower, build a stable clientele, and gradually increase your prices.

There are various business models that you can employ. I wish you the best of luck with your new business and look forward to visiting your shop.

Justin

uSmC_08

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James, I look forward to being there for Dyno Day!

I'm glad to finally have a legit shop right here in SD, without having to be forced to drive over an hour just to get a good Evo shop (Not that I've had to, thanks to Alan...)

IMO I'd rather pay a bit more HERE, than drive all that way just to pay a little less. In the end it evens out I'd say

1QYK9

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If the abilities of the tuner are the same, then I would agree with that statement. However, we all know that there are ****ty tuners, good tuners, and the best tuners. I'd rather pay more to have the best tuner tune my car. I have no idea what James' tuning abilities are, but I would imagine they are at least good. If they are ****ty his business won't last 6 months. If they are really good, then he can develop a "sort of niche" tuning shop here in SD and has the potential to make some loyal/happy customers and make a good profit at the same time.