So you wanna be a tuner?
02-10-2008, 10:03 AM
#62
When I was a kid, if you were running a little rich all you had to do was adjust the carb, check the points, vac and timing. Now you have to hook up a computer, learn to use some fancy software and pray you don't punch the wrong button and go too lean.
02-10-2008, 10:38 AM
#63
Yeah, but back then you also got invoiced for parts on a stone tablet...heh
02-10-2008, 11:00 PM
#68
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I think there's a lot more ahead. What we're seeing with engine management is quickly happening to suspension and handling. We'll soon be tuning shock (damper), roll control, anti-dive, etc with our laptops, too. We'll have to learn more than we ever wanted to know about 'transient response'. 
Last edited by TurboX8; 02-10-2008 at 11:05 PM. Reason: correct grammar
02-11-2008, 12:00 AM
#69
When I was a kid, we did the "Twist the Disty and Pray" as well.
It sucked.
Jets, points, floats and vacuum advance ALWAYS sucked.
When EFI became common place, the world of automotive tinkering became actually useful.
Saying those "old" days were somehow better is akin to saying Medieval heath care was better than modern health care - because it had fewer choices to complicate things.
It sucked.
Jets, points, floats and vacuum advance ALWAYS sucked.
When EFI became common place, the world of automotive tinkering became actually useful.
Saying those "old" days were somehow better is akin to saying Medieval heath care was better than modern health care - because it had fewer choices to complicate things.
02-11-2008, 06:55 AM
#70
When I was a kid, we did the "Twist the Disty and Pray" as well.
It sucked.
Jets, points, floats and vacuum advance ALWAYS sucked.
When EFI became common place, the world of automotive tinkering became actually useful.
Saying those "old" days were somehow better is akin to saying Medieval heath care was better than modern health care - because it had fewer choices to complicate things.
It sucked.
Jets, points, floats and vacuum advance ALWAYS sucked.
When EFI became common place, the world of automotive tinkering became actually useful.
Saying those "old" days were somehow better is akin to saying Medieval heath care was better than modern health care - because it had fewer choices to complicate things.
02-11-2008, 09:21 AM
#71
Disty = Distributor...
Pray = Something people used to do when they still believed in figments of their imagination...
Glad I could be of service...please come again!
02-11-2008, 09:45 AM
#72
Actually I'm from the Cretaceous era and do not understand the concept of "pray" as the only figments of my imagination are little stinky devils. Actually I am frustrated that this current "tuning" concept elude me.
Last edited by Phil's 8; 02-11-2008 at 10:39 AM.
02-11-2008, 11:23 AM
#74
If only I were a just a figment of your imagination...unfortunately...everyone else seems to be having the same nightmare as you are...
Heh...