Bamachips Race Tune Q

TheUNZippee! · August 7th, 2007, 11:48 AM

I have been considering purchasing the 93 octane race tune from Doug to use with the Predator I bought from him. When I glanced at his site quickly last night, one of the things noted about a race tune was that it takes away from the daily driveability of the car, making it touchy off the line. Of course, just now I went to the site to read more about it, but it's down atm. Is anyone here running one of Doug's race tunes, and what do you think about it? Is the 'daily driveability' thing really an issue? Did it change your mpg at all for the better or worse? All these things are important to me, as my Stang is not a weekend warrior, it has to get me 240 miles one way to work every week as well.

Thanks

06RedfireGT · August 7th, 2007, 12:15 PM

I think your best bet you be the 93 performance tune. I remember reading tht it was not reccomended for DD.

TheUNZippee! · August 7th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Yeah, I glanced by that when I was first pondering it. Now of course, that I'm thinking about it more seriously, Doug's site is down. lol

06RedfireGT · August 7th, 2007, 12:18 PM

yea tries to go on it. are you sure that your cat vids didn't break that one too?

TheUNZippee! · August 7th, 2007, 12:18 PM

lol anything's possible I guess

06RedfireGT · August 7th, 2007, 12:20 PM

lolz

MaverickMLFD371 · August 7th, 2007, 01:30 PM

the website is working. I had his race tune and it was awesome!!! not the best for DD. I just brought the tuner with me to the race track and ran the race tune down the 1/4 strip and spun some heads with just that, an intake and pullies.

but this is the description of the race tune from his site:

BamaChips newest Race tune will further enhance the driveability of your new Mustang. Using the highest grade of fuel available in your area I can write a tune that will bring the throttle responce to life. Enough so that I wouldn't recommend it for daily driving use as it may try to jump out from a stop and possibly even spin the tires. This wouldn't be good if you were beside a police car.

One of the true benefits of this tune is that it doesn't increase the timing or reduce the fuel so it can be used with only the premium grade fuel available in your area.

Finally with the automatics I use an entirly new shifting curve and torque converter scheduling to further enhance the all out performance of the car

adam0421 · August 7th, 2007, 01:56 PM

I've been running the race tune for about a week now everyday about 50 miles per day. noticed about -2mpg versus the torque tune and -1mpg versus the performance tune. It is true what he says on the site about being jumpy off the line, I have screeched the tires a number of times while just normally driving and not trying to. I think the race tune is exactly that-A race tune. Use it when u go to the track. I like the torque tune for city/freeway everyday driving and the performance for when I'm out having a little fun on the streets.

TheUNZippee! · August 7th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I think I'ma try it out. Is it a noticeable difference in performance over the torque/performance tunes?

flattusmaximus78 · August 7th, 2007, 02:35 PM

Zip do like Mav did. Just have your dd tune you have now, and when you want to open her up just put on the race tune.

TheUNZippee! · August 7th, 2007, 02:49 PM

YEah I agree. With what I'm learning here I think I'll go down that road. Of course, there is also a good chance I will put the race tune in, get addicted to it, and drive the ever-lovin' snot out of my car until it blows up. lol

adam0421 · August 8th, 2007, 01:55 AM

ya, I keep telling myself I'm gonna switch back to the torque tune but somehow I haven't quite gotten around to it yet............god I love getting sideways in 2nd gear

TheUNZippee! · August 8th, 2007, 01:58 AM

That much of a difference, is there, Adam?

Modern_Muscle · August 8th, 2007, 02:21 AM

i run the race tune everywhere. it is touchy off the line, but its more manageable with a stick. throttle response is STUPID GREAT, in first gear, the slightest feather of the throttle makes my car jump out of its skin...
But with a stick, its easier as a DD, but considerably less mileage. i get ~16mpg city and ~24 mpg hwy, when i was getting like ~20mpg city, and ~28mpg hwy.

TheUNZippee! · August 8th, 2007, 02:23 AM

MMm me likey. Thanks for the info, MM

I think as soon as I get in contact with Doug I'm going to order it. F it, you only live once!

Modern_Muscle · August 8th, 2007, 02:50 AM

thats the attitude!!! Go Zip!

TheUNZippee! · August 8th, 2007, 02:53 AM

Yeah I can't wait. I think there is 75 bucks left on my credit card.

flattusmaximus78 · August 8th, 2007, 08:29 AM

lol... do it to it then!

TheUNZippee! · August 8th, 2007, 10:10 AM

I'm getting it for sure man

Well. Doug really is The Man. I sent him an email asking about the race tune, and had in that email also asked him about some minor detonation I had been having occasionally with one of the tunes he sent me. He sent me a reply back not only telling me he will send me back the one tune all fixed up, but that he will send me a race tune on the house for the trouble I have been having with the one tune.

Bamachips FTW

psycho bob · August 8th, 2007, 10:18 AM

that's great. getting a free tune. there is a major difference in the race tune and you will notice as soon as you drive it. i'm thinking about getting the 100 octane race tune for going to the track. just go with the gas it takes to get there and put a couple gallons of 106 for $7 a gallon at the track. also ordering a set of MT wrinkle walls. getting those for $400 mount and balanced.

August 7th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#2
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	I think your best bet you be the 93 performance tune. I remember reading tht it was not reccomended for DD. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

August 7th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#4
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	yea tries to go on it. are you sure that your cat vids didn't break that one too? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

August 7th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#6
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	lolz __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

August 7th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#8
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 301 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been running the race tune for about a week now everyday about 50 miles per day. noticed about -2mpg versus the torque tune and -1mpg versus the performance tune. It is true what he says on the site about being jumpy off the line, I have screeched the tires a number of times while just normally driving and not trying to. I think the race tune is exactly that-A race tune. Use it when u go to the track. I like the torque tune for city/freeway everyday driving and the performance for when I'm out having a little fun on the streets. __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

August 7th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#10
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	Zip do like Mav did. Just have your dd tune you have now, and when you want to open her up just put on the race tune. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

August 7th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#7
MaverickMLFD371 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 0 reviews	the website is working. I had his race tune and it was awesome!!! not the best for DD. I just brought the tuner with me to the race track and ran the race tune down the 1/4 strip and spun some heads with just that, an intake and pullies. but this is the description of the race tune from his site: BamaChips newest Race tune will further enhance the driveability of your new Mustang. Using the highest grade of fuel available in your area I can write a tune that will bring the throttle responce to life. Enough so that I wouldn't recommend it for daily driving use as it may try to jump out from a stop and possibly even spin the tires. This wouldn't be good if you were beside a police car. One of the true benefits of this tune is that it doesn't increase the timing or reduce the fuel so it can be used with only the premium grade fuel available in your area. Finally with the automatics I use an entirly new shifting curve and torque converter scheduling to further enhance the all out performance of the car

August 8th, 2007, 01:55 AM	#12
adam0421 Regular 06 GT 35.9@15.5MPH in reverse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 301 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya, I keep telling myself I'm gonna switch back to the torque tune but somehow I haven't quite gotten around to it yet............god I love getting sideways in 2nd gear __________________ In order to live, you must be willing to die. 06 Torch Red GT: pypes axleback, Kooks LT's, o/r H pipe. JLT bama 91 Race Tune, 4.10's

August 8th, 2007, 02:21 AM	#14
Modern_Muscle Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	i run the race tune everywhere. it is touchy off the line, but its more manageable with a stick. throttle response is STUPID GREAT, in first gear, the slightest feather of the throttle makes my car jump out of its skin... But with a stick, its easier as a DD, but considerably less mileage. i get ~16mpg city and ~24 mpg hwy, when i was getting like ~20mpg city, and ~28mpg hwy. __________________ 1998 Trans Am WS6. (Anti Venom) Forged 347, stage 3 T56, and a 76mm Turbo... 659rwhp @ 13.5# ~725rwhp @ 15.5# Meth, C16, and 20psi coming soon 03 Z71 (H/C/I/E/T)...sold 2005 GT, Full Bolt-Ons...12's... GONE

August 8th, 2007, 02:50 AM	#16
Modern_Muscle Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	thats the attitude!!! Go Zip! __________________ 1998 Trans Am WS6. (Anti Venom) Forged 347, stage 3 T56, and a 76mm Turbo... 659rwhp @ 13.5# ~725rwhp @ 15.5# Meth, C16, and 20psi coming soon 03 Z71 (H/C/I/E/T)...sold 2005 GT, Full Bolt-Ons...12's... GONE

August 8th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#18
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,121 iTrader: 3 reviews	lol... do it to it then! __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

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