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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Gonna go get my car tuned at UMS Tuning so was wondering if this shop is reputable
or not. Any input is appreciated.
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Never heard of them before
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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really, located in Tempe. Never heard of them myself either.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 05:56 AM
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I heard they are ok
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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yeahn tryin to get as many reviews before I take my car to them.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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they are one of he best for the dsm world here in phx. not sure how tony does on a scion. but alot of the dsm guys have gone o him for work
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 03:28 AM
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I've known Tony for years from up in Prescott. My friend bought his old talon. He's a great guy and does good work. He's familiar with what he's doing no worries.

-- although we have called it 'Oops Tuning' before :-/ LOL na, no worries.
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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thats good to hear.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Tony is by far the best tuner in the city! Much much much better than even the famed Dyno Comp! We've taken SEVERAL of our show Supras (including the General Li Supra), Twin turbo Vettes, NSX'S, and Stealths there. I've never seen someone spend more time fine tuning ANYONE'S ride. And he's not just about pullin out that max horsepower. He's really tries to make sure it idles fine and is good ALL through the rev band. Anyways, just my two cents.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LittleZeke77
Tony is by far the best tuner in the city! Much much much better than even the famed Dyno Comp! We've taken SEVERAL of our show Supras (including the General Li Supra), Twin turbo Vettes, NSX'S, and Stealths there. I've never seen someone spend more time fine tuning ANYONE'S ride. And he's not just about pullin out that max horsepower. He's really tries to make sure it idles fine and is good ALL through the rev band. Anyways, just my two cents.
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Tony is the one that turbo'd our tC here at work. He is a great guy and like littleZeke said, you wont find anyone that will spend more time on making sure it is right.
I would go to noone else but him for tuning.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Well I hope you guys know what your talking about because Im probably going to get my car tuned by them!
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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tony tuned my car! he is bad ___! lol they will take care of you. Hes only tuner i trust lol his new shop is really nice too. They are a busy shop but they do the best work and its worth waiting for.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Tony is top notch. Had my tC tuned there when i got the first turbo and now that the systems gettin upgraded hes tuning it again. The only place i would trust my car and im REALLY REALLY REALLY picky!
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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I went to Ums and they help me out with the problems i was having. Even took the extra time to help me find parts and alter some vacuum line to make sure everything ran smooth.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Nice. That is very good to hear! I am much more relieved now
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Well I had my car tuned there and I am not happy. Tony at UMS couldnt figure out how to tune my automatic.
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