[MP81]

That car looks fantastic.

 

[Aranarth]

How much does window tint usually cost?
I'm considering it...

 

[GMMillwright]

Tint ran me $140, IIRC.

 

[GMMillwright]

Update: Just finishing my first tank of fuel with the +30 hp Fleece tune installed. Averaged 40.7 mpg, which is slightly above my last several tanks' average.

Tune impressions: Seems the throttle tip-in is softer than stock. I expected noticeable difference in power and, especially, torque from idle to 3500 rpm. Nope. Having said that, really noticeable power increase above 3000 rpm all the way to shift point at 4500. Going to use the +40 hp tune for the next tank. Stay tuned...

 

[GMMillwright]

After driving on the Fleece +40 hp tune for a few tanks of fuel, decided that I would take the plunge and have Fleece Performance "delete" my car. Their shop is 2 hours from me, so decided to make a day of it and head down there after my shift ended at 0730 Tuesday morning. Made it there without any issues and go to meet John, a Cruzetalk member and Fleece sales rep. My wife followed me down and we left the car and did some Christmas shopping while the work was done. Other than taking almost 2 hours longer than anticipated, I'm happy with the final product. Car comes into the power band much earlier than before. By 2000 rpm, the torque is really ramping in. Pulls hard all the way to shift point at 4300 rpm. It'll never be a race car, but it gets from 40 to 80+ mph pretty darn quickly. I did the delete for the economy, not the performance. Indy traffic was awful. 30 minutes in creep and (not) go traffic really killed the average. I reset them after I finally got semi-cleared highway. In spite of really gusty headwinds the entire trip home, my averages were all "best ever". Easily 10% better than before. Saw some incredible instant numbers as well. 60 mpg at 68 mph on flat ground!

Only negatives about the modification. Notice diesel exhaust smell in cabin when idling at stop lights. No terrible, but certainly there. Also, was a little surprised that I wasn't offered a little something for having to wait so long for the car to be done. Just good business, in my opinion. Spent $1800 on the tuner and delete. Not even a sticker or 2. Or a t-shirt for free advertising. Whatever.

Overall, I recommend the delete. More power, more economy. Win win. Shame that they're the only game in town right now and can set the price accordingly. Looking forward to big economy numbers, in spite of winter blend diesel and colder weather that's ahead.