I am debating on joining this group buy?
Wonder if its worth it?
Over at irv2 forum: If they can get 20 people, $430 shipped.
Thanks.
5 Star Tuning Group Buy
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5 Star Tuning Group Buy
Last edited by stevek on Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:22 am, edited 1 time in total.
Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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Re: 5 Star Tuning Group Buy
You didn't link to anything Steve. What is it?
'06 Born Free 32 RQ Kodiak Chassis
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
Re: 5 Star Tuning Group Buy
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f256/5-star- ... 84-23.html
http://5startuning.com/product/ford-6-8 ... sh-device/
http://5startuning.com/product/ford-6-8 ... sh-device/
Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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Re: 5 Star Tuning Group Buy
I have a close friend who has an auto shop with a dyno. He tunes diesels on the dyno as most of his business. His opinion of most of these devices on a gas engine is pretty low, particularly in light of the small gains that they typically offer. He's also not a fan of changing the stock air intakes out... despite their claims of more horsepower. He doesn't see the improvements claimed in the testing he's done for customers on his dyno.
So, that's one informed opinion from someone I trust who has the equipment to test the manufacturers claims.
YMMV.
Roger
So, that's one informed opinion from someone I trust who has the equipment to test the manufacturers claims.
YMMV.
Roger
'06 Born Free 32 RQ Kodiak Chassis
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
Re: 5 Star Tuning Group Buy
Are you having an issue with your V10? On my BFT, I tow a car over hill, over dale, without any problems, including Rocky Mountain passes, averaging 9.5-10 mpg. My philosophy: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Bill
Bill
Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
Re: 5 Star Tuning Group Buy
No, no problems. Runs like a top. Just a little over 10 mpg all the time.
Just curious about 5 Star. It has good reviews.
I think its not so much with better mpg, but different shift patterns/ performance.
Just curious about 5 Star. It has good reviews.
I think its not so much with better mpg, but different shift patterns/ performance.
Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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Re: 5 Star Tuning Group Buy
Steve,
I recently purchased the unit at the price you mentioned without a group. The shift pattern is what really made a difference...very similarto the results that I experienced years back when I installed a "Banks trans commander" on our F250 diesel PUs. Driving on the east coast interstates our BF always had a problem with the V10 down shifting with the resulting high rpms. Driving the same roads, same speeds (65-70 mph) the shifting issue is gone-much firmer. Fuel consumption still the same, just better performance. Several ford mechanics with E-series vans recommended this product before I got it. So far we have put close to 3,000 miles on the coach since the change.
I recently purchased the unit at the price you mentioned without a group. The shift pattern is what really made a difference...very similarto the results that I experienced years back when I installed a "Banks trans commander" on our F250 diesel PUs. Driving on the east coast interstates our BF always had a problem with the V10 down shifting with the resulting high rpms. Driving the same roads, same speeds (65-70 mph) the shifting issue is gone-much firmer. Fuel consumption still the same, just better performance. Several ford mechanics with E-series vans recommended this product before I got it. So far we have put close to 3,000 miles on the coach since the change.
2008 27' RBRE V-10
Re: 5 Star Tuning Group Buy
Thanks grross and everybody else. Well I ordered one.
Lots of hills around me. So will be interesting how it turns out.
We are planning a trip in April.
Will let you knowl what I think.
Lots of hills around me. So will be interesting how it turns out.
We are planning a trip in April.
Will let you knowl what I think.
Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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