Adam03GT

So im finally getting my gears done... Its about time!

Anyways, im a college student so i do not have a lot of cash flow. Im trying to find a way to avoid buying the tuner along with the gears while getting my speedo fixed.

I plan on getting a tuner, its just that gears + install + tuner is a nice chunk of change...

Anyways what are my options for fixing my speedo?

Its an automatic so the speedcal is not going to work (overpriced anyways)

I was thinking, could a dealership fix it? Anyone have any idea on price for it?

If i had a friend with a handheld, could they fix my speedo without locking the tuner to my car?

Im just trying to explore my options here... Thanks in advance for the tips.

steve0914

buy a tuner.... a stealership will charge you 100 bucks... you might as well throw a hundred dollar bill away

Adam03GT

I hear some pretty bad stories about the handheld tuner's "box tunes" especially the ones from AM. I dont know if i want to chance running lean until i decide to dyno tune it...

02 Ninja

You can pick up a used tuner for around $200. There are members here that are trying to get rid of them because they've upgraded to the sniper software. If you're getting gears, the hand held tuner will be your best bet since you're on a budget.

steve0914

honestly i have a tune from AM, and havent had any problems with it... with an auto, it will be a huge difference if you get it tuned

Adam03GT

I always hear how sniper is far superior, however i plan to top my car off with a dyno tune so it wont really matter.

So there is no cheap way to fix my speedo? I was afraid not..

jmsjags

when i got my gears installed the guy gave me a tune to go with it. i think he charged me like 20 bucks to use his tuner but w/e $20 for a tune was fine with me

boduke0220

i drove around for like 2 weeks with my speedo off lol.

99GTvert

If the dealership could fix it for 100 bucks, wouldn't that in turn be much cheaper than buying a tuner, new or used?

steve0914

no if you are planning on getting a tune anyway like the op said