[Kevin M]

Originally Posted by Dean

Next you will be telling me a computerized alignment is better than a hand done one just because a computer is involved.

Dynos are not magic! Reproducable for a given environement, yes, but accurately reproduce real world conditions, NO! Put one in a wind tunnel on a motion control platform, and we can talk, otherwise, they are just a tool!

Next time I run over a Dyno on the straightaway at Thunderhill, or on my way to work, I will think otherwise.

A useful tool, but as with most tools, they have their limits. And I have heard a number of recent visitors to Nate's Dyno mention 3-4 pulls tops to tune a car. While I am sure this is good, it cannot compare to the data you can accumiulate in an hour, week, month or perhaps most important, LAP of real world driving.

Again, I am not saying Dyno time or the expertise of a trained tuner like Nate is not of value, in fact, I am saying it has great value, but I believe I can learn from him and augment his abilities with my own with the right tools and time.

You sound like the average Utec user. Good luck Dean.