IMO the behemouth GM is slow to react to almost everything. Your Soccer mom/dad pavement pounder on lease probably doesn't care much about a few more useable ponies? Mass production is aimed at the middle of the road, not the enthusiasts and offroader. So, they set it for the average grocery getter shmuk and that's it. If they spent $$$ on R&D, they could do customer directed tunes and charge for it, but some dealers might screw it up and cause headaches....yada yada. I think it's like electricity, take the easiest path and the heck with it??

I'll be sending in my order tomorro!!!!!! You rock PCMforless.

 

Ok. I was unaware that any of the automakers did it. It would definitely make it more convenient, but probably more expensive for drivers if more people offered the tuning. If I could go to the dealership or a reputable performance shop today for the tune I'd probably do it.

 

I don't know, I do not work for GM, so I can't answer that solidly. If I had to surmise, I would guess it is for the same reason few automakers deal in aftermarket performance parts: they can't compete with the price of those speciality shops.

 

I agree with this. I believe it is safe to say those who buy a car just to drive it and nothing more greatly outnumber those who buy it and tinker. So they invest their money into making a better product for the middle of the road guy, instead of putting into a market that may or may not respond well to what they offer.

 

Thanks Kelley and everyone else at PCMFORLESS. Iam very impressed at how quick the turn around time was. Sent in the PCM from SO. CAL. late monday afternoon recevied it back thursday afternoon very good. It took about 5 to 10 min. to reinstall.
Took it out for a quick spin and noticed a differance right away. Too early to give results on anything else but will let everyone know after driving around for a while.
Great price, excellent service, and great results so far.
Thanks Again....

 

Cool thanks for the update Todd

 

Kelly,

I got my updated PCM installed Wednesday and the butt-dyno likes the results so far. Quicker off the line, better highway acceleration and downshifts. Easy to install and quick turn-around times. Guys, if you haven't done this yet, do it!
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Just got back from vacation and installed the tuned PCM today. I know people are saying it takes a tank or two to REALLY notice the difference, but I immediatly noticed the difference in when it shifts and the smoothness. Does anybody now if the tune includes changing the speedo from the stock tire to the 35's since mentioned in the form of the change.

 

Yep, if you put it on your ordersheet it is taken care of.

 

if only i would have bought my hummer sooner,i could have got a good deal on a tune