Switzer or AWETuning?
#1
07-22-2009, 12:53 AM
Switzer or AWETuning?
I got a 07 997TT (6-Speed). I'm in between the Switzer and AWE for their 750HP Package. What are the pros and cons for both tuners? Any opinions or facts would be nice. Any experienced people?
#2
07-22-2009, 01:29 AM
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Jay, the best advice I can give you is stick with someone who is local. On my personal turbo, I've had several kits on my car. I won't get into my experience though. In some cases problems may arise after you take delivery, and at that point it's not always easy getting things sorted out by a distant shop.
#3
07-22-2009, 01:40 AM
Jay, the best advice I can give you is stick with someone who is local. On my personal turbo, I've had several kits on my car. I won't get into my experience though. In some cases problems may arise after you take delivery, and at that point it's not always easy getting things sorted out by a distant shop.
#5
07-22-2009, 03:20 AM
EVO is great, but many have critised the customer/support services. Honestly that's mainly the problem with most tuners, unless your in the same state your never 100% happy. Imagine us 1000's of miles away 
#6
07-22-2009, 07:51 AM
Don't let the distance be an issue for you. We have simplified this process tremendously. It's no more of a hassle then getting your oil changed.
Since you are in Irvine, this is what I would do.
1. Email me a link of the current mods done to your car. I would like to assess what you have and make sure there are no compatibility issues.
2. I then refer you to our SoCal tuning partner.
3. You leave your car with them. While there they remove your turbos and I send special hard cases for them to put your turbos in for the trip here.
4. While the turbos are on the way here and being modified, I send them the remainder of the parts for the kit. Those are then installed. These are all simple bolt on parts and require no special fabrication to get them in.
5. The same shop I have in mind is also a G.I.A.C. dealer and can flash the car on site. No need to even send your computer to us!
6. Once turbos are finished, I send them back to your shop for installation.
7. Break in your clutch... If you have a Tip, skip this step.
8. Go out and blow the doors off every Lambo and Ferrari that pulls up next to you in the State of California.
It's that simple. I hope this eases some of your fears.
I can be reached via email at Mike@AWE-Tuning.com. Let me know if you have further questions, or would like to proceed.
#7
07-22-2009, 08:12 AM
Damn Mike, i think i'm gonna move to Irvine now!
Great job, i know who i'm calling when i need more mods.
Great job, i know who i'm calling when i need more mods.
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#10
07-22-2009, 08:47 AM
In all honesty, so far working with Dan from Vivid has been one of the best experiences, he's decent, honest and a straight shooter. I just wish i can be where the tuners are because unfot. here in Kuwait and in the MID-EAST generally (ex- Dubai) we lack good talent when it comes to cars.
Not to mention the '****' dealers that refuse to even see your car if you have any mods on it.
I have heard good things about Todd as well he helped a buddy of mine turn a 996 GT2 into a serious beast.
Not to mention the '****' dealers that refuse to even see your car if you have any mods on it.
I have heard good things about Todd as well he helped a buddy of mine turn a 996 GT2 into a serious beast.
#11
07-22-2009, 08:54 AM
JayTurbo,
Don't let the distance be an issue for you. We have simplified this process tremendously. It's no more of a hassle then getting your oil changed.
Since you are in Irvine, this is what I would do.
1. Email me a link of the current mods done to your car. I would like to assess what you have and make sure there are no compatibility issues.
2. I then refer you to our SoCal tuning partner.
3. You leave your car with them. While there they remove your turbos and I send special hard cases for them to put your turbos in for the trip here.
4. While the turbos are on the way here and being modified, I send them the remainder of the parts for the kit. Those are then installed. These are all simple bolt on parts and require no special fabrication to get them in.
5. The same shop I have in mind is also a G.I.A.C. dealer and can flash the car on site. No need to even send your computer to us!
6. Once turbos are finished, I send them back to your shop for installation.
7. Break in your clutch... If you have a Tip, skip this step.
8. Go out and blow the doors off every Lambo and Ferrari that pulls up next to you in the State of California.
It's that simple. I hope this eases some of your fears.
I can be reached via email at Mike@AWE-Tuning.com. Let me know if you have further questions, or would like to proceed.
Don't let the distance be an issue for you. We have simplified this process tremendously. It's no more of a hassle then getting your oil changed.
Since you are in Irvine, this is what I would do.
1. Email me a link of the current mods done to your car. I would like to assess what you have and make sure there are no compatibility issues.
2. I then refer you to our SoCal tuning partner.
3. You leave your car with them. While there they remove your turbos and I send special hard cases for them to put your turbos in for the trip here.
4. While the turbos are on the way here and being modified, I send them the remainder of the parts for the kit. Those are then installed. These are all simple bolt on parts and require no special fabrication to get them in.
5. The same shop I have in mind is also a G.I.A.C. dealer and can flash the car on site. No need to even send your computer to us!
6. Once turbos are finished, I send them back to your shop for installation.
7. Break in your clutch... If you have a Tip, skip this step.
8. Go out and blow the doors off every Lambo and Ferrari that pulls up next to you in the State of California.
It's that simple. I hope this eases some of your fears.
I can be reached via email at Mike@AWE-Tuning.com. Let me know if you have further questions, or would like to proceed.
#12
07-22-2009, 08:59 AM
D,
When you go to the 700/750 power level, we highly recommend you put in a new clutch. If you do so, we recommend about 150-200 miles worth of stop and go driving to break it in.
Getting in the power too early on a new clutch can cause it to slip. If it slips, you glaze it. If you glaze it, you are screwed....
Let me know if that answers your question.
When you go to the 700/750 power level, we highly recommend you put in a new clutch. If you do so, we recommend about 150-200 miles worth of stop and go driving to break it in.
Getting in the power too early on a new clutch can cause it to slip. If it slips, you glaze it. If you glaze it, you are screwed....
Let me know if that answers your question.
#13
07-22-2009, 09:20 AM
D,
When you go to the 700/750 power level, we highly recommend you put in a new clutch. If you do so, we recommend about 150-200 miles worth of stop and go driving to break it in.
Getting in the power too early on a new clutch can cause it to slip. If it slips, you glaze it. If you glaze it, you are screwed....
Let me know if that answers your question.
When you go to the 700/750 power level, we highly recommend you put in a new clutch. If you do so, we recommend about 150-200 miles worth of stop and go driving to break it in.
Getting in the power too early on a new clutch can cause it to slip. If it slips, you glaze it. If you glaze it, you are screwed....
Let me know if that answers your question.
#14
07-22-2009, 10:46 AM
OK.... So,... You are saying you are a Tuner shop as well and you can do that job. But for how much? I already got a quote from Switzer for $17,000 including the Sachs Racing clutch and all labor (OUT THE DOOR). It's the same exact package AWE is advertising for $22,000 on their website. Can you do lower or even match the price for the 775HP job?
Also, if you have a shop demo (or customer's car that's OK to demo), can you show and give me a ride in it?
Also, if you have a shop demo (or customer's car that's OK to demo), can you show and give me a ride in it?
Last edited by JayTurbo; 07-22-2009 at 10:51 AM.
#15
07-22-2009, 10:52 AM
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That's a good deal for 17k with the switzer. Check out the Ruf conversion as well if you're in that price range.