Where to buy predator
Originally posted by Learo2000GT
I am looking to buy a predetor as well. I am woundering who provides the best costomer service on the turn around on tunes and who has good tunes. I also need a 4lb pulley and plugs, wounder if anyone will cut me a deal?????
Doug
I am looking to buy a predetor as well. I am woundering who provides the best costomer service on the turn around on tunes and who has good tunes. I also need a 4lb pulley and plugs, wounder if anyone will cut me a deal?????
Doug
Originally posted by BigFan
Just curious, I see everybody buying from Tuner X to have Tuner Y give them a tune. Did you guys buy from Tuner X because he was cheaper than Tuner Y and after Tuner Y sold you a tune did you still save money ?
Just curious, I see everybody buying from Tuner X to have Tuner Y give them a tune. Did you guys buy from Tuner X because he was cheaper than Tuner Y and after Tuner Y sold you a tune did you still save money ?
Originally posted by Odin's Wrath
Doesn't make much sense if you could buy the whole package from tuner Y to start with, does it?
Doesn't make much sense if you could buy the whole package from tuner Y to start with, does it?
Unlike the rest and fortunately for many of us, Sal is the only one that provides the serial cable and the power supply that you have to have. He provides this for us as part of his Predator package. He was the only one that had the concern and insight to provide the necessities. Geeeez, Diablo Sport the maker of Predator even dropped the ball terribly on this. Sal gets $419.00 plus a few $ shipping. Indeed, you can get the Predator from other vendors BUT out of all those vendors there is about 3 all together that I would trust to make a custom tune for my L. The others either provide no custom tune or are not known for their expertise in Lightning tunes. As for Sal we know he has a very good reputation as L racer and tuner, etc.. I can tell you that there are vendors/guys with pricing a tad lower and giving you that good ole boy sales / buddy talk but look through that. You want a guy that can tune your L properly, safely and more... even if a few $ more and even if you don't get that good ole boy chittt..
Last edited by billarf; Feb 14, 2004 at 07:54 AM.
Originally posted by billarf
Even if it costs a few $ more or less it makes more sense buying from the TUNER that will be the one sending you the custom tunes for your vehicle. As for me, I opted to go with Sal at PSP.
Unlike the rest and fortunately for many of us, Sal is the only one that provides the serial cable and the power supply that you have to have. He provides this for us as part of his Predator package. He was the only one that had the concern and insight to provide the necessities. Geeeez, Diablo Sport the maker of Predator even dropped the ball terribly on this. Sal gets $419.00 plus a few $ shipping. Indeed, you can get the Predator from other vendors BUT out of all those vendors there is about 3 all together that I would trust to make a custom tune for my L. The others either provide no custom tune or are not known for their expertise in Lightning tunes. As for Sal we know he has a very good reputation as L racer and tuner, etc.. I can tell you that there are vendors/guys with pricing a tad lower and giving you that good ole boy sales / buddy talk but look through that. You want a guy that can tune your L properly, safely and more... even if a few $ more and even if you don't get that good ole boy chittt..
Even if it costs a few $ more or less it makes more sense buying from the TUNER that will be the one sending you the custom tunes for your vehicle. As for me, I opted to go with Sal at PSP.
Unlike the rest and fortunately for many of us, Sal is the only one that provides the serial cable and the power supply that you have to have. He provides this for us as part of his Predator package. He was the only one that had the concern and insight to provide the necessities. Geeeez, Diablo Sport the maker of Predator even dropped the ball terribly on this. Sal gets $419.00 plus a few $ shipping. Indeed, you can get the Predator from other vendors BUT out of all those vendors there is about 3 all together that I would trust to make a custom tune for my L. The others either provide no custom tune or are not known for their expertise in Lightning tunes. As for Sal we know he has a very good reputation as L racer and tuner, etc.. I can tell you that there are vendors/guys with pricing a tad lower and giving you that good ole boy sales / buddy talk but look through that. You want a guy that can tune your L properly, safely and more... even if a few $ more and even if you don't get that good ole boy chittt..
Re: Re: Re: Where to buy predator
Originally posted by billarf
Along with the cables do you also include the power adapter you need and a custom tune as Sal at PSP does? Just curious..
Along with the cables do you also include the power adapter you need and a custom tune as Sal at PSP does? Just curious..
Originally posted by Odin's Wrath
Sal is always my first choice when it comes to tuning. I have a back up chip that JLP tunes for me that works damned well, also. I've never had anything, tuning wise, from JDM; but, I would trust them to send out a good tune as well. Aside from a reflash, that's the end of my list of people that I would trust with my baby. Danny Swanson and Mike Troyer are reportedly very good as well. I just trust the experience level of the Sal, John, and Jim more.
Sal is always my first choice when it comes to tuning. I have a back up chip that JLP tunes for me that works damned well, also. I've never had anything, tuning wise, from JDM; but, I would trust them to send out a good tune as well. Aside from a reflash, that's the end of my list of people that I would trust with my baby. Danny Swanson and Mike Troyer are reportedly very good as well. I just trust the experience level of the Sal, John, and Jim more.
A real big mistake letting just anyone tune your ($30,000+) L so you can save frigggin $30.00+-. Talk about foolish.. Again, you and I know best bet is to pick a terrific tuner and then pay whatever to get the hardware necesssary whether chip or Predator. Remember the expression "you get what you pay for"
Re: Re: Re: Re: Where to buy predator
Originally posted by tommylightning
Yes we sell it with the cable and AC adapter needed to install custom tunes! We also do free custom tunes if purchased from us or can purchase them if the Predator was purchased elseware.
Yes we sell it with the cable and AC adapter needed to install custom tunes! We also do free custom tunes if purchased from us or can purchase them if the Predator was purchased elseware.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Where to buy predator
Originally posted by tommylightning
Yes we sell it with the cable and AC adapter needed to install custom tunes! We also do free custom tunes if purchased from us or can purchase them if the Predator was purchased elseware.
Yes we sell it with the cable and AC adapter needed to install custom tunes! We also do free custom tunes if purchased from us or can purchase them if the Predator was purchased elseware.
Last edited by billarf; Feb 14, 2004 at 08:31 AM.
I think you would be suprised at how many L's and Cobra's James at Runnin' with the Devil has had on the dyno. I know almost everyone locally uses him, and he always has someone driving in from hours away.
No matter who you buy it from you still need to get the A/F's checked. And if you have a tuner that is within driving distance I would suggest using them.
No matter who you buy it from you still need to get the A/F's checked. And if you have a tuner that is within driving distance I would suggest using them.


