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Perfect for our setup
We told Shane this, and he made the entire process really easy and we are now set up with a tune that we feel like is in that sweet spot we were going for. It’s rare to tell someone what you want and have them set you up that way without trying to talk you into anything else. We were able to get that and now our car is exactly where we want it to be, you can’t do any better than that!
Knowing how easy this process is now opens up a whole new group of cars that we may not have considered previously.
First timer, great experience
Now about the car. The car is basically OEM turned up to 11. Idle is smooth, low, predictable. Throttle response is nearly as good as it has ever been, MUCH better than before I got a MS3 and was using the tuning cards (only M45, no intercooler or pulley before). Not that its the top of my list, but I get BETTER gas milage than I did before the tune. And of course a very notible amout more power. The increase in power was most evident in the high RPMs. 5000-7000 felt a bit flat before. Now the car pulls harder all the way to redline. Being able to see and feel the changes as we went through multiple revisions was also a good education and very interesting as well, and legit fun as I was able to see the improvements happening in real time.
I will most certainly be a repeat customer if I ever have the need again!
Shane went above and beyond
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Miata tuning
OEM-like drivability
Personable, Thorough and Persistent
Exocet Build
A quick back story; a few years ago, I purchased a very cosmetically-challenged 1999 anniversary Miata so I could teach my kids how to drive a stick. Once my children embraced the mechanics of driving a standard, and muscle memory became second nature, we decided to turn the Miata into something fun. Thus, the Exocet build was born. As one modification begat another, we decided to jump off the deep end and do our on EFI right down to building the harness. Although I had done EFI before, doing a stand-alone setup was quite the learning curve. With the basic setup complete and the car able to start and run, I reached out on a local forum for help with tuning. This is where Shane Benson answered the call. I’ll have to say, when Shane and I began this journey, I did not expect the level of attention to detail and commitment to the task that he put forth during this tune. With the Miata being so popular, I figured I would get something close to a canned tune and that would be that. I could never have been more wrong. First off, Shane sent us a very detailed spec sheet to fill out. Once this was done, Shane logged in remotely on my laptop and started working his magic with the tune. During the process, we hit a couple of snags here and there and worked through these with ease. Due to my work schedule as a pilot, completing the tune took several weeks. Shane commitment never wavered, his patience never ran lean. In fact, even though I know Shane was busy with other clients and family, he would treat me as though I were his most important customer.
Over the course of our working together on this project, Shane and I set up communication via email where I would do runs, log data and then send the data file to him to revise and send back to me. During the tuning process, I was fortunate enough to have Shane’s travels route him through my neck of the woods. Shane stopped by and he and I were able to take the car out for some hands-on tuning. Lots of fun and smiles as we were able to experience all the hard work, determination and dedication come into fruition.
If you’re looking for a tuner who will dedicate the time and commitment to needed to ‘do it right’, the I highly recommend Shane for the job.
Extremely Informative and Positive Experience
Awesome tune!
Since I had already blown the engine once before; I was a bit nervous. Shane relieved my nervousness quickly. It was obvious he knows exactly what he’s doing. He explained everything clearly along the way, and made sure I was happy.
Although we hit some problems along the way; none were a match for Shane! Car drives and hits boost wonderfully. 10/10 would use AIM Tuning again.
AIM Tuning/Shane is a tuning WIZARD.
One of the best things about getting your car tuned by AIM is Shane’s excellent ability to explain and teach you what he’s doing as you go. We started off getting the car sorted out to be able to drive on the street, and made gradual iterations to get drivability, boost control, and power to where I wanted it. Throughout the whole process, with each revision, Shane asks how the car feels & explains what he adjusted. With this, I now feel pretty comfortable going into TunerStudio and playing around with my settings as I see fit. But if I ever have any questions, I know I can shoot him an email and he’ll be right back with me.
My car truly drives like factory until you press the loud pedal. The drivability on street is DIVINE. But when you put your foot down, the car MOVES. The linearity of boost and power is stellar. My dyno guy even commented on how linear the car feels. Shane was able to get my car running great again, got me to where I wanted to be power wise, and set up extras like closed loop boost control, all while being prompt and uber friendly.
If you’re looking for a tuner who will get your car sorted, all while providing a fun and educational experience, look no further. When I get my engine built, I’ll be coming right back to AIM to get my car turned up to 11. Thanks as always!!
The pinnacle of remote tuning
We moved forward quickly after that and I learned a ton along the way. He was always happy to share his experience, explain the process and details of how stuff works. The car rips with all the might of 142whp on E85!
Having trouble months later with a cold start the first time it really gets cold? Say hi and send a log, he’ll sort it out or point you in the right direction. If you want remote tuning, Shane is your guy!
Drives like a different car
From initial conversations, it was clear that Shane knew exactly what this MSM could be. His recommendations, install, and constant communication made the whole process incredibly smooth. At time of delivery, Shane took the time to walk me through everything and has been readily available afterwards to answer questions and offer advice.
The car drives like a different car. Power delivery comes on earlier and is very smooth all the way up to redline. This is the way the car should have come from the factory. I can’t recommend AIM Tuning highly enough.
Customer Service
Shane took on an unusual project (e30 turbo) and absolutely crushed it from start to finish. From answering text messages early on a Sunday morning to in depth explanations of each revision change, I can’t say enough about the AIM process. Since we finished tuning, I’ve kept in touch and continue to receive guidance from Shane. As I move on to another car project (Volvo 240 LS swap) I consider him an invaluableRead more “Customer Service”
Drove to a rally in California over 1000 miles away, ran flawlessly.
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Smooth Operator
A whole new experience that should have been there from the factory.
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Overall, very satisfied
On the non-technical side, he was easy to work with, and was flexible when life interrupted and kept me from getting him feedback and log data as quickly as I would have liked. Overall very satisfied.
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The car is stupid fast and reliable
Shane did an amazing job on my Exo. The car is stupid fast and reliable. More importantly, if there’s a problem he has an answer! HighlyRead more “The car is stupid fast and reliable”
The best process I’ve ever had having a car tuned
It wasn’t without issue though. Shane was able to identify some shortcomings with the car that prevented me pushing harder and I had a track day paid for and coming up quick! Shane knew what to do, what I needed, and even helped me source the correct ignition system for my needs, quickly. ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND! The car runs better than ever before, has more power, out performs similar set-ups, and I wouldn’t hesitate to drive the car anywhere. If you’re looking for the tune to be done once, correctly, and by someone who cares about you and your car the same way you do, look nowhere else. I am so grateful for the over the top help and expertise that Shane and AIM Tuning has provided. They have a customer for life.
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My car is running better than ever
Shane was very informative and makes sure things are done right, definitely a master of his craft. The car is stronger than stock, and I’m even getting better fuel economy. If you need someone to tune your Miata, this is without a doubt the place to go. I will be coming back as I progress with my upgrades.
The Miata is running great
Shane has been very helpful with the process of getting me up and running before and after installing the MS3 Pro. I am pleased with the expertise and communication between every log, and very happy with the end result. The car pulls hard and sounds great.
I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to tune their Miata to go with AIM Tuning. A++ service!
It feels really responsive and quick
All of the communication was prompt and informative. Shane was always able to provide valuable feedback to any questions that came up. I would not hesitate to use AIM again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a remote tuner.
AIM was a great choice for me and my Rotrex NB1
Before contacting AIM I was running a piggy back system with less than ideal results. Shane was able to restore, if not exceed what the car felt like from the factory. The car is a lot more peppy, it idles super smooth, the AFRs are great and the power delivery is incredible.
He was also very helpful, polite and encouraging along the way. 10/10, I’d recommend AIM Tuning to anyone with Miata tuning needs. I’m very happy with the work and will be returning.
The best experience ever
I researched many tuners before finding Shane and I can tell you it was the most positive experience ever! Not only did he do an excellent job, but he explained what changes were being made and improved my knowledge of the process at the same time. The best part? The car is a ROCKET, but has an idle and driving mannerisms better than stock.
If you are looking to get your Miata tuned I would HIGHLY recommend AIM without hesitation!
I learned a lot about my car and the tuning process in general.
Having smooth driveability was important to me. Shane did a fantastic job tuning my car. He explained to me all changes and modifications he made in each tune revision and spent time to answer any questions that I had.
It is obvious that Shane cares about his customers and I will definitely be using him for any future tuning needs that I have.
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My car has never run this well!
I was a bit leery of the whole concept of remote tuning at first, but Shane quickly fixed what I botched. In just a couple of sessions he had my Miata running great, and we reached a state of naturally aspirated nirvana with my NB. I learned a lot, the procedure on my end was easy, and the tune was worth every penny. When I’m ready to turbocharge, I’ll be contacting AIM without a doubt.
The first and last tuner you’ll ever need
I intend to keep coming back to AIM for future upgrades, not only because of the quality of the tune, but also for the experience and the whole process. AIM has my highest recommendation for anyone considering a tune for a modified or even stock Miata.
I had a great experience and am glad I chose AIM Tuning
I definitely wanted a Miata specific tuning service when researching where to go. It is a great learning experience to get the “well the car is doing X, so we will do Y to combat that”. Shane was awesome with it the whole time. I will be coming back to AIM in the future. This is the place for your MiataRead more “I had a great experience and am glad I chose AIM Tuning”
I really learned a lot about my car; that alone was worth every bit of the process
I bought the car as-is, and I would probably have never found all the problems without your help; I would have given up and sold it eventually. But now she drives sooo much better than before, and I can enjoy her for a long time. I’m really happy with your expertise and the whole experience. You’ve been very cool and helpful throughout this process. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a tune; you know your stuff.Read more “I really learned a lot about my car; that alone was worth every bit of the process”
Shane’s work and rapid response is amazing!
One of our teammates was welding on our chassis without removing the ECU connections and fried it. Shane air-freighted a replacement MSPnP2 and re-tuned it remotely the day before our last race of the season. SUPERRead more “Shane’s work and rapid response is amazing!”
Wow, ferocious is a good term!
I was uncertain how well the remote tuning process would work when I began. Having now completed the tune and comparing it to my friend’s car that has been tuned locally, it is apparent that this is the real deal. Shane was a pleasure to work with, and he will certainly be my first choice for any future tuning work. Thanks!
2020 Indianapolis ChampCar 10 Hour Enduro Winner!
AIM set up the Megasquirt tune on the Indy winning ChampCar Miata. The car ran flawlessly all weekend – great power coupled with the required fuel efficiency to run hard for the entire 10 hour stint. We couldn’t have asked for more! They set up the tune on our 2021 car as well. Again, big numbers, great driveability. They know theirRead more “2020 Indianapolis ChampCar 10 Hour Enduro Winner!”
Remote tuning with AIM is great!
Overall communication is excellent. We got straight to business, but it was also good to get to know him on a personal level. I feel that, at any time, if I have questions or problems I can go to him and he’d be more than happy to give his opinion and help as best he can.
I can’t believe you can send me a better car over the internet!
I had been avidly searching for the right tuning solution for my 2000 Miata turbo build. Finding a top notch Miata Megasquirt tuner is tough and there was definitely nobody in my area. I read about your remote tuning solution and immediately decided I would like to work with you. This thing freakin’ RIPS! LOVE what you guys are doing. Keep itRead more “I can’t believe you can send me a better car over the internet!”
Holy **** man, it’s a blast to drive!
It’s everything I had hoped it would be under boost. This car is so damn fun now! I let my buddy, the guy I bought it from, take it for a spin and he about flipped! He wanted it back so bad LOL. Fast as hell and efficient, I love driving it!
I can’t wait to drive it again!
Shane did an amazing job tuning my car. He was always quick to answer, always explained what he was changing and how it would affect the car. He helped me troubleshoot all the issues I had and now my Miata runs better than ever and it’s faster than ever 🙂 I wouldn’t hesitate to contact him for any retuning in the future and have already recommended him to some MiataRead more “I can’t wait to drive it again!”
Up to speed!
Shane is a Megasquirt guru! I ran for several years with other cars configured exactly the same as mine, yet they consistently made more horsepower. One session with Shane and my car is now on par with the rest of myRead more “Up to speed!”
Just cruising or driving aggressively, it feels amazing!
AIM was able to fix all my idle and driveability issues, and they were patient and helpful when I had mechanical issues on my end. My car runs great and if I ever add a supercharger I know who I’m gonna call.
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Your efforts have been standard-setting throughout.
At the point I contacted you, I was about ten seconds from shipping the carcass out for a V8 swap, something as expensive as it is pointless in my eyes. From the first email exchange, things started to improve, and there was never a moment when I thought the car would not be sorted. Thank you forRead more “Your efforts have been standard-setting throughout.”