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All Tunes are Not Created Equal

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The ATS-V community is made up of many devoted car enthusiasts. Driven by performance, our team works tirelessly to make advancements within the platform. In the time since the ATS-V’s introduction in 2016 we have made leaps and bounds towards making this the most balanced sports car on the road today. Capable of putting down impressive times both at the drag strip and the race track, the ATS-V is a ruby in a mountain of rocks.

An aftermarket tune for your ATS-V is one thing, but a Tapout Tune goes above and beyond the call of your standard tuner. Not only do we provide you with a tune to suit your preferred driving style, we also have a list of parameters we check within your engine to ensure optimal and safe performance. We are able to determine if your intercooler is functioning properly, make sure adequate fuel is being delivered, and we can even diagnose issues your ATS-V may be having before it has even been tuned by us.

To make sure we are on the same page as you, every Remote Tune we complete starts with a tuning questionnaire. This allows us to completely understand every aspect of your ATS-V, what mods you are running and even your future plans and goals with the car. Once you are satisfied with your custom tune we are available to provide advice on how to get the most out of your ATS-V. We have decades of experience drag racing and plenty of seat time in our own ATS-V on the strip to give you advice specific to the ATS-V.

Thinking of adding further modifications after we’ve completed your tune? That’s not a problem for Tapout. We can updated your tune to get the most out of those new speed parts. And if you don’t have a lot of experience modifying your vehicle with aftermarket parts, we can recommend the best products for accomplishing your goals. The Tapout Tuning Services know no bounds and you are our number one priority. The performance of your ATS-V is a direct reflection on us and that is not a responsibility we take lightly. Remember, with a Tapout Tune you won’t have to tapout at the the track!

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Tapout Tune of the Week!

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Fast cars and tuning is a formula that has always led to fun. What could be better than taking an already incredible car like the ATS-V and kicking things up a notch to really get your adrenaline pumping? There’s no better feeling than being on the open road and seeing what your Tapout Tuned ATS-V can really do. Most people on the road may never get to experience that, but for those that do it’s an experience they won’t soon forget.

Luis from Texas is today’s Tapout Tune of the Week and he had never experienced a remote tune before. This was all uncharted territory for him so he had questions on how the whole process would work. We go the extra mile and work with you so that your ATS-V performs how YOU want it to. We know the tune is complete once you are totally satisfied, and not a minute sooner. Luis was happy that we took the time to get his ATS-V just right. “It is not like Scott just sends a tune and that’s all. He has been working on my car now for about one week and he is still editing and getting the car better and better!” Our extensive knowledge of the LF4 platform allows us to provide this level of service and we’re so happy to be able to share that knowledge through our Remote Tapout Tunes. So what are you waiting for – find out what your ATS-V is really capable of today!

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Dallas Texas ATS-V

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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Part of the fun of owning a fast car like the ATS-V is that you can always look for ways to make it faster. As we have learned, an aftermarket tune is one of the best ways to add power. Of course things never stop with just a tune, it’s always about chasing that extra power you know you can find. Whether it be from higher flow fuel pumps or exhaust, there are a myriad of ways we can try and get those 1/4 mile times even better. What’s important to remember is that if you don’t customize your tune to accommodate those other additional parts, you’ll actually be doing more harm than good.

With a Remote Tune from Tapout we can accommodate any aftermarket add-ons you can think of. If you want to go a step further, a Tuning and Support Subscription ensures every change you make to your ATS-V can be adjusted by us in your personal tune. One example of a fellow ATS-V owner chasing power is today’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Nick from New York.

So far he has installed a CAI, catless downpipes, Xtreme-DI fuel cam, Tapout LPFP and will soon be installing our new torque converter and Synapse BOV’s. After each new part installation we have been there to make the critical tune adjustments his car needs to perform at its best. “Throughout every step of the process Scott has helped, from dealing with my installer to answering every questions I have”. An ATS-V tune requires the highest level of precision, skill and knowledge, even more so when you introduce aftermarket parts into the mix. Thanks to the countless tunes we have completed you can be sure we have the expertise to help make you the king of the street and your local track!

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New York ATS-V

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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For the select few who drive an ATS-V you understand just how impressive these cars are. They come from the factory with nearly the perfect balance of performance and handling. It’s almost as if you’re buying a race car right off the showroom floor. And most of you also know that GM left a lot on the table when they unleashed the ATS-V. Worry not, Tapout Tuning is your one stop shop for extracting all that extra performance you know your V is capable of.

In today’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Heather from South Carolina was on a mission to outperform her husband’s “race car” and wanted to find a tuner that could help her accomplish such a feat. She took her time when completing her search and after careful consideration a decision had been made. “I completed thorough research before choosing Tapout Tuning. Scott treated me like one of the guys from the beginning and was very professional in our communications” Heather said.

It is important to us that our Remote Tune is completed in a timely manner that is most convenient to your schedule. We understand that everyone leads busy lives so we’re here whenever your ready to make your ATS-V the performer it was meant to be. And let’s not forget we’re always here to help you have a faster car than your significant other too. “My goal has been reached. I’m looking forward to continued modifications and tunes with Scott and you will too!” Thanks, Heather, we can’t wait to see where you take your ATS-V next!

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ATS-V coupe - South Carolina

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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No matter how many ATS-Vs we tune it never ceases to amaze us how many times we catch issues before the tune even begins. Everything from loose charge pipe hoses to intercoolers with air pockets. We don’t dare make any changes to your car’s tune before we have completed an initial scan to ensure everything under the hood is up to snuff. It’s an extra step we take to ensure the longevity and reliability of your ATS-V.

We had just such a case in today’s Tapout Tune of the Week. Guy from Texas came to us because he knew we could get him that extra power and performance his ATS-V was capable of. Upon his initial scan we detected that something was not quite right, and after looking deeper we found that his car had a boost leak from the factory! Once that was resolved we were able to continue the tuning process and as Guy said, “take his 2017 ATS-V from good to great!” You can think of Tapout Tuning as your ATS-V’s safety net, we’re always there to catch what could go wrong and make sure we stop it!

Guy was appreciative of our efforts as he has worked with tuners before. “They are typically distant, hard to reach, not helpful and blame everything that goes wrong either on the car of the end user. But NOT Tapout. They were there with me every step of the way”. We appreciate these kind words from Guy and it was a pleasure working on his Tapout Remote Tune with him. We want your ATS-V to perform at its highest level because we know it deserves nothing less!

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Texas ATS-V

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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Most people on the road today don’t think much of their trip from point A to point B. They’re distracted by their surroundings, the traffic in front of them or the fact that they paid way too much for that cup of coffee this morning. But for a select few their time on the road is pure freedom. In their ATS-V they can feel the connection between the car and the road, every twist and every turn is a chance to put your skills to the test. For those passionate drivers the journey is just as important as the destination. A Tapout Tuned ATS-V is your key to a true driving experience, and everyone deserves to have that.

That’s just the case with today’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Rob from Iowa. He bought his ATS-V to DRIVE it, not to watch it sit around in his garage. As such he knew he wanted to get the most out of his car, and what’s the best way to do that? A Tapout Remote Tune of course. “Scott laid everything out easily so I could follow step by step and in no time the car was tuned. I can’t believe how much smoother and more powerful the car is!” Part of  a Remote Tune from Tapout is not only the increased power, but also the improved shifting in the A8 cars like Rob’s. We are able to improve the ATS-Vs part throttle shifts by making them buttery smooth and adjusting full throttle shifts to be firm and crisp. Whether you are cruising around town or putting some joker in his place on the track, Tapout’s got you covered.

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Iowa - ATS-V

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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Part of the fun of an ATS-V is its versatility. You can drive it to work everyday and at the end of the week you can hit up your favorite drag strip and put down some impressive numbers. When you work with Tapout we can Remote Tune your ATS-V to get those numbers even better. Combine that with a wideband tune and we can have your car performing at a level GM never could have imagined.

The focus of today’s Tapout Tune of the Week is John from Florida who was looking to improve his times at the drag strip. He originally had his ATS-V tuned by another company but was not happy with the 12.3 1/4 mile performance at the track. John knew what was possible with these cars and that’s when he made the decision to join the Tapout Takeover. “After going with Scott and adding a wideband to improve my tune, I instantly dropped over half a second on my quarter mile, and with some help from higher octane knocked a full second off my PB”. With a Tapout Remote Tune we can also help you to improve your times a the drag strip, and John is just one of the many customers we have helped to do so. As he said, “I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results, but even more importantly with the respect he has for his customers and the outstanding service hie provides”. Thanks for the kind words, John. There’s nothing we like more than helping those in the ATS-V community.

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Florida ATS-V drag race

Tapout Tune of the Week!

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For many customers tuning is a completely new experience. We understand how important your ATS-V is to you and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. Our number one concern is tuning your car safely and everything we do is completed with that in mind.

In today’s Tapout Tune of the Week, Kyle from New Jersey had recently purchased his ATS-V and was hesitant about tuning. He had never done something like this so he wanted to make sure he worked with a tuner that had the proper experience for the job. “After talking with Scott, my mind was at ease and I purchased his tune” Kyle said. He went on to say, “Scott has top tier customer service and even higher tier tunes! I will recommend his service to anyone!”

Our goal is always to make sure you are happy with your tune. With our comprehensive knowledge on the LF4 platform we can make your ATS-V the performer you always knew it could be. Don’t settle for the limitations GM thought your V should have, and as Kyle said, “prepare to unlock BEAST MODE on your V!”

Pankl Racing Titanium Connecting Rods Now Available!

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Pankl Racing Systems in Austria specializes in the development, design, manufacture and testing of connecting rods in turbocharged applications for the racing sector. It’s no surprise that Cadillac tapped Pankl for the OEM LF4 engine connecting rods. these are brand new factory pieces, manufactured from exceptionally strong and incredible light titanium. GM dealerships sell these connecting rods for $610 each, and Tapout is happy to be able to provide these to you at a much more affordable price! Check them out here.

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Fixing Problems Before They Start!

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Why do we force everyone to go through the extra hassle of data logging their ATS-Vs before we will tune them? Because we don’t want to add boost to cars that might already be ticking time bombs. Check out this recent data scan from a totally stock car with OEM tune. In this case the owner had no idea there was anything wrong. This table shows average Knock Retard (KR) by airflow versus engine speed. You can see massive amounts of KR everywhere, because his intercooler was not working at all. This was confirmed by MAT (manifold air temperature) remaining > 180 degrees at WOT (wide open throttle). Having learned this we would never consider shipping out a canned tune that adds four to six more pounds of boost to this ATS-V without first getting the intercooler repaired. By data logging your car Tapout Can identify problems such as this and make sure they are addressed before moving forward. Once the intercooler is fixed, we can start tuning the car.

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