In a dilemma

[mozzandherb]

Long story short. I have my turbo installed, not tuned properly, needs a clutch, some oil leaking, needs a dumptube, tuner had my car for a month and only started working on it last week. He's on vacation for a week now, sounds like I have a faulty turbo, I still owe him about $2000, so do I get my turbo somewhere else and have it tuned somewhere else and get it basically finished somewhere else? He's a very good tuner, but he is extremely slow in his ways. Wednesday I am getting a new clutch and I could have the rest of my setup finished by them, the only problem is they are not as good as my tuner, but maybe I could still grab a tubo off them and get it tuned at another very well known tuner in this area. By going somewhere else can that justify me not paying my remaining $2000 to my current tuner? Or should I wait another week for him to get back and finish his job? I've waited so long for him to finish and finally he finishes, but not everything and not on time and now he's gone, so just wondering what to do? Thanks

[wed3k]

didnt you ask this already?

take the car back, pay your dues and just do evrything yourself. it is so much more satisfying when you do things yourself.

get the car running first and then bring it back to get it tuned.

[mozzandherb]

Well I did ask a similar question when my car was in the shop and nothing was done to it, this time the work is almost done, but there is still some more to do. I really dont want to go behind my mechanics back, but there comes a time when you have to decide that enough is enough and I'm almost at that point

[h22sparkle]

Honestly i was in your same position at one point like 3 motor setups back Save yourself the trouble and headache stack your chips sell your car and get a turbocar if you want turbo that bad and deal with parts that easily slap on it that way you dont have to deal with the bullshit. Im dealin with mopar .

My car easily is doin 300whp and 300wtq on just an intake exhaust 2 bar map and tip sensor with the ecu and options with it called turbo toys and i even have an option of using racegas at the push of a button and intercooler water sprayers that enhance my intercoolers efficientcy in this blasted heat and it does the job well. The best thing about it i dont have to get it tuned its already done with the ecu that comes with the kit. So no headaches or bullshit from tuners and all that you just slap it on and go.

[King James]

Your going to have to pay him for the work hes already done...so you might as well let him finish it...Especially if its already been down for a month...wats another week?

[d112crzy]

for god sakes, just learn how to do everything yourself.

with all the money you wasted, you could have bought a very good tuning system.

If it's almost ready, then get it out of there. If it needs a new turbo, buy one and bolt it on yourself. All you need is a basic tools set from your auto parts store.

It's not that hard.

that's what you get when you pay shops to do your work. A bunch of bullshitting around.

[mozzandherb]

for god sakes, just learn how to do everything yourself.

with all the money you wasted, you could have bought a very good tuning system.

If it's almost ready, then get it out of there. If it needs a new turbo, buy one and bolt it on yourself. All you need is a basic tools set from your auto parts store.

It's not that hard.

that's what you get when you pay shops to do your work. A bunch of bullshitting around.

I agree with you about the bullshitting around for some places and as far as wasting money well I dont think so, but thats your opinion. Some things I'm good at some things I'm not, and I will be the first to admit I wouldnt be a good mechanic, and I know you dont have to be a mechanic to install a turbo, but to make a custom manifold, charge pipes, injectors ect ect it might be a good idea to have a bit of knowledge, not only in mechanics, but welding as well which is something else I've never done. So by you saying DIY, well I guess I cant DIY, I would have liked to, but I know my strengths and I know my weaknesses. But dont try to make me look like a loser/fool for not DIY because sometimes people need help

[d112crzy]

You didn't even try.

It's ok to have someone weld you a manifold, not everyone has access to a welder. But EVERYONE has access to some damn tools.

Bolting up a turbo manifold along with the turbo is as easy as doing an oil change.

[texasvtak]

If hes as good as you say he is, just let him finish.

[mozzandherb]

I know what you're saying D112 and I appreciate any help and the words to get me to start doing it myself, and yes I will have him finish the job, he is a great tuner so that I will just have to wait, its just frustrating waiting some more because I only get to drive my car 5 months out of the year