Guest Usmann A Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Discuss! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Probably, I'm considering fitting a new air filter, guess that makes me a tuner too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I topped up my washers the other day... do I qualify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Tuner or trader? I agree there seems to be lots more traders now but that can only be a good thing as far as we are concerned as it should make prices more competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 not what i meant my friend. I meant as in, everyones claiming to be MKIV experts, I know a few on here who DO know what theyre doing, just an observation really. Dont go getting your knickers in twists pls guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Yea CJ mate, i mean as in tuner, anyone can trade, just look at Paul E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Yea CJ mate, i mean as in tuner, anyone can trade, just look at Paul E. Ah, here we go. There was me thinking you wanted a proper discussion - silly me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Jesus, go away and come back everyones changed. LOL I was messing CJ. Damn, wheres everyones sense of humoiur gone, BTW , i aint slept, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I guess the longer the car is around, the more people will gain knowledge on them? But what qualifies you as a true tuner? I'd have a go at fitting an emanage, a widenband O2 and even some on the road tuning, but I wouldn't call myself a tuner really - that's amature enthusiasm isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Now I've got the set of manuals CJ done, quick thumb through and then I'll be classed as a tuner too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Depends on the classification of a tuner. It's a bit of a buzz word. To be a tuner in my mind you will have some form of classical training, race background, ability to read and understand technical documentation and theories, probably a speciality in some area. Basically know what the hell you're doing with an engine to produce a symphony of harmonic combustion joy. What a tuner is NOT is someone fitting air filters, exhausts and other after market parts willy nilly with no real understanding. They're not tuning anything, just slapping stuff on as per the instructions. I class the rise of budget single turbo conversions without proper supporting fuelling, ecu mapping etc etc in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I couldn't afford to be a tuner even if I knew what I was on about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 http://www.wythenshawe.uklinux.net/images/sab/munch.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Discuss! LOL lol, taken from somebodys profile Occupation: part time tuner ... so yes, everybody seems to be a tuner JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 In my view, this has always been the case. People who can't even read or write properly claim to have 'street' training and been through the university of 'real life' School of Hard Knox kinda thing. In reality they are just imbecils who have picked up a few catch phrases from other halfwits (garage "mechanics" more conversant with the hammer&chisel rather than the torque wrench) They wouldn't even know what 'torque' is if it bit them. To them a 'psi' is a like a marble (you know, gimme 4psis m8, or U owe me 4 torks dude ) Harsh but true I'm afraid. Worse than the Nigerian 'doctors' they are flogging to the NHS. Cheap though --- until you have to fix the botches later on. ....nah, I just made this up. They are all highly-trained professionals, on the bleeding edge of their trade:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 lol, taken from somebodys profile Occupation: part time tuner ... so yes, everybody seems to be a tuner JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 A Tuner and a Gentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I guess the longer the car is around, the more people will gain knowledge on them? But what qualifies you as a true tuner? I'd have a go at fitting an emanage, a widenband O2 and even some on the road tuning, but I wouldn't call myself a tuner really - that's amature enthusiasm isn't it? Totally agree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kennyf Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 In my view, this has always been the case. People who can't even read or write properly claim to have 'street' training and been through the university of 'real life' School of Hard Knox kinda thing. In reality they are just imbecils who have picked up a few catch phrases from other halfwits (garage "mechanics" more conversant with the hammer&chisel rather than the torque wrench) They wouldn't even know what 'torque' is if it bit them. To them a 'psi' is a like a marble (you know, gimme 4psis m8, or U owe me 4 torks dude ) Harsh but true I'm afraid. Worse than the Nigerian 'doctors' they are flogging to the NHS. Cheap though --- until you have to fix the botches later on. ....nah, I just made this up. They are all highly-trained professionals, on the bleeding edge of their trade:D These are the dangerous once as people/customer might have an idea what sort of power and mods they want from their cars but not 100% of whats required or involved as they aren't overally mechanically minded hence why they go to a "Tuner". As said ebove if the "tuner" bats about a few key buzz words Mr novice could indeed suck it in like a dyson. Ultimately he is more likely to end up with a very poor final job. or worse a car that will die very soon after leaving the garage and of course come back will be minimal as the sort of tuner who is prepared to blag their credentials prob won't be honouring any form of warrenty...... ..... on the same hand some peole will willingly take their car to some one who is less than qualified in a vain attempt to save money but no doubt in the long run will end up paying more oh and on a side note to answer the question ; A. Yes a few more tuners have appeared !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 If anyone needs their radio tuning, then I'm your man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I'm excellent at tuning a guitar. Ask me how!. Reasonable rates! (p.s I'm not a trader will that get me in trouble?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 ok dont get me wrong but what was the point of starting this thread? its bound to cause an arguement with someone. ok you dont like Paul E and since you have been away we have had a few other members become traders and they seem to be doing well. Unless you want to name certain people who in your eyes are not real "tuners" in your eyes then im not sure what there is to discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I would be nice if people didn't start naming names in this thread, as various posts will appear to be full of hints when in reality they were never meant to. Especially if it's names of well-known and loved traders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 all i meant John was i would like to know what was meant by the title of this thread. I just cant see anything good that will come out of this thread as it is about why there are more tuners than 12 months ago, i guess some people dont like change then eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Wouldn't a spoon be easier to stir shit with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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