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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Is OE Tuning still in Business?

I don't know about anybody else but haven't been able to get in touch with OE? I've sent a few PM's, an Email, and a few voicemails? I'm already a customer of OE, and now I want to purchase a handheld with additional tunes.
Something is wrong with this picture, I want to pay someone for a service and I have to chase them down.

Is it time to move on to another vendor?
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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At the track event Friday at Willow Springs, I heard the owner of Gintani say he is back in Australia.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Damn I hope not, every November they did tuning sale. They work with Benzworks so you can always call them to verify.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Yea they're around until you get the tune then if you need anything after good luck contacting them.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Recently I've known of existing OE customers that have reached out to other tuners to get tunes for upgrades added.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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I have my OE handheld if you want it. Paid $200 and never got a chance to use it for this exact reason. Gave up and moved on. OP, its yours if you want it.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Bro - Thanks for the offer, but I'm reluctant to get involved with the hand held because I'll still be in the same situation - Needing files for my mods!
It looks like we have pattern going on here, and it's probably not just effecting the w211's?
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by OCKlasse
At the track event Friday at Willow Springs, I heard the owner of Gintani say he is back in Australia.
Perhaps he is laying low electronically owing to NSA concerns?
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Perhaps he is laying low electronically owing to NSA concerns?
No he's laying low because he's an idiot and not very good of a tooner
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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I've got a local tuner that can produce files for those handhelds so if any of you want to give up a tuner, let me know
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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No he's laying low because he's an idiot and not very good of a tooner
LOL

I think he's the same guy I dealt with back in the day at Powerchip....definitely would never go back.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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Back in late July, I asked Jeremy to reflash my tune as I was having some O2 sensor errors come up (ended up not being the problem, by the way). While email contact was a little sporadic, he did send me a cable so he could flash me remotely. I got the cable and within a week or two got remotely flashed...while he was in UAE.

Just wanted to share my experience with OE. I have no idea Jeremy's whereabouts these days. It sounds like others are more in the know.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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No he's laying low because...
Yeah my point exactly. Offering up a lame excuse like ‘he’s out of the country’ is akin to saying ‘you can’t get there from here.’
Can’t folks get anywhere from anywhere?

At least when blowing off clients I can summon the heretofore common decency of personally delivering a “**** ***!” prior to departure. :)
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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At least someone’s ISP isn’t observing our Yank holiday.




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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 55fanatic
I've got a local tuner that can produce files for those handhelds so if any of you want to give up a tuner, let me know
I'm interested.
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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i hope they are still in business ,,,im not finish with mods !!!!

and i have another new mygenius flash tool for sale 175$ plus shipping


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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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what the hell is it about mercedes tuners that results in so much drama?
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by AMGPilot
No he's laying low because he's an idiot and not very good of a tooner
I love this statement...just perfect! Maybe he is out with TTM!

Originally Posted by Quadcammer
what the hell is it about mercedes tuners that results in so much drama?
I was thinking exactly the same thing...holy crap!

I can only offer you guys a great guy and tuner...I know, I know...they are all good in the beginning but Enzo racing has been around for a while and he is now in a giant new building. He is very particular about his work but the problem is going to be the wait...he is swamped and who knows when his next scheduling is. Look him up or PM me for his number. If you mention me then you just might be able to get moved up the list a bit but no guarantees. This is only a recommendation...but a good one! Location is Babylon NY.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by C_DirtyTwo
LOL

I think he's the same guy I dealt with back in the day at Powerchip....definitely would never go back.
Yup..that's him.

I dealt with him back in the days also till I found out he was partnering up with Gentani or whatever they are called..

Back when he was tuning for PowerChips I never had a problem with a customers car but when he partnered up I heard a lot of negative stuff so maybe one pissed off customer took him for a ride? LoL
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 03:52 AM
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OETuning is still in business and still going well.

Jeremy's in Australia yes, and sorry to say, after comparing tunes, I prefer the OE tune over the Eurocharged tune. Less problems with throttle hiccups and personally he does respond to me at any time. I have no problems with OE whatsoever. If anything, Jeremy's been the most reliable tuner I've ever worked with. OE is sponsoring my CLA 45 once it comes in.

But you can also talk to Serge over at BenzWorks to discuss pricing and such.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Koru_Kinshi
and sorry to say, after comparing tunes, I prefer the OE tune over the Eurocharged tune. Less problems with throttle hiccups and personally he does respond to me at any time. .
Ive driven both tunes back to back and i prefer EC as its more streetable. The OE tune is very aggressive, to aggressive for my tastes. I would say the tune is also very sensitive to throttle input. The EC tune is more docile and not as jumpy.

I guess its up to the enduser how they want their car to run.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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So, if I was to stay with OE I should go through a 3rd party to get re-tunes - REALLY?
And this won't be the last car that I want aftermarket tunes.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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luckily i wont be doing any more mods for my car. And satisfied with the results of my tune. Being a "one" man operation is tough for business when EC has multiple locations and can troubleshoot/answer questions in quick turnaround. W/ EC in my back yard, if in the future i decide to do any more modding, then will probalby end up w a EC tune.
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