AEM EMS Training Class

[John Reed]

Hey Guys/Gals,

I thought I would mention this here first, since the signal to noise ratio is better than most places. :) I am about to roll out a training class, and was first gauging interest from various communities. It will probably be a 2 day (or evening) affair, focused on teaching you the end user (or shop) how to use the software, how to setup/tune all the aspects of it (idle, boost control, fuel/ign tables, trim maps, etc etc etc) in laymans terms that anyone can take advantage of. The training will be on location in areas of interest, and will work with a host shop facility for the training.

I will probably have actual tuning sessions available also, for those that simply just want to get their car tuned.

Cost for the 2 day course would be in the area of $350-$400, international slightly more depending on airfare cost at the time. A text book will also be included, that will make a good quick reference guide for future use. I will limit classes to a maximum of 12 people per location.

Ideas, thoughts, interest?

[funky_monkey58]

Where would you hold the class?

[John Reed]

Where would you hold the class?

It will be held at any shop with a dyno, that wants to host a gathering. I already do a lot of travel tuning, so taking the classes on the road is not a big deal.

[funky_monkey58]

Im interested in attending one of these if you end up having one in the midwest.

[jake breyck]

Florida?

[figgie]

John

About time that you take this on! :) You have the know how on all things standalone so this should help with the begginers! :)

[X-man]

John, would this be 350 to 400 for each person or for the class with up to 12 people? If it is 350 to 400 for the 2 day class I wouldn't mind setting up one for out here in Asscrack, Va even it was just for me to get more comfortable with maybe some features I'm not using my AEM for. I also have a friend who just rewired a Honda AEM box to run his 96 240 SX with a 4.5 Q45 v8 with a 72 mm turbo on it.

Sean

[turbodriz]

Count me in if u make it to N.C or even Virgina for that matter.

[VanSupra]

How about somewhere up here in Canada John. Also what about the Motech or Pro EFI stuff.

[SWD Fredester 3]

I would definitely take the class. How about Baltimore, Md? I know a good shop w/
dyno & space.

[ModularTurbo]

NC VA im there

[Tun_x]

I would gladly pay..

[nosman4]

I would definately be interested. I live in Bend Oregon and would be willing to come to portland if you held a class up there. Would you be planning to do the class on weekends?

[John Reed]

Thanks for the input guys, and we can certainly set one up at any location! All I need is a willing shop space and people that want to attend.

I could do Motec if there is enough interest, and also ProEFI when the software becomes available. I am flexible, and can tailor it to suit the needs of an individual group of students.

Also, what would be the general preference (though in reality I will probably do both). A couple of evenings durning the week (say 5-10pm or similar) or a 1.5 day class over a weekend?

[funky_monkey58]

I really want to attend one of these the weekend thing sounds like a winner for me. Let me know when you want to set one up I might have to fly out to it but tuning is one thing I really want to learn more about.

-Sean

[nosman4]

I would really prefer a weekend class, since there is probably not enough interest here in the Bend Oregon area to jusify a class. I guess I could go talk to the guy with the dyno though and see if he knew of anyone else that is interested.

[casgallo]

anything in the north east and i would love to attend. (beware never used AEM) i dont mind driving a ways either so if its within say from syracuse, ny to nc or va but would have to be on a weekend for me :)

[greg88]

I would pay for it. Houston would be a good place for one of these classes. It would be cool if you could get certified by AEM after taking the class. I'm sure plenty of shops would like to have an "AEM EMS Specialist".

[tissimo]

Would this be the basics? or pretty advanced?

I can all ready tune my own car pretty well and familiar with the basic setup and tuning, and not sure if it would be worth it?

[John Reed]

Would this be the basics? or pretty advanced?

I can all ready tune my own car pretty well and familiar with the basic setup and tuning, and not sure if it would be worth it?

I will be covering it all, from the basics of getting started, to setting up advanced portions of the software. As to if the class would benefit you, my rule of thumb with most classes is I usually figure I will learn something even by reviewing what I know from a different perspective and it has held suprisingly true. Sounds like you are off on a good start with the AEM, though if you have areas you would like to know more about post it up and I will explain more what will be covered.

Hope that helps!

[Zazzn]

I'm DOWN! tell me when and where.

I'm sure there are QUITE a few in torotno that would like to know as well.

[wesbeech]

Are you ever gonna be in ohio?

[Zazzn]

john when or where do you plan to hold the first one? if it's close enough i'll try to be in that city

[hottscennessey]

Count me in %100 if you and Sean(X-man) can work it out for VA.

[Gilsdorf]

How about setting something up in conjunction with SILV'08 (perferably before the event)? I'd definately come down a few days earlier for it! And most of the attendants would be driving similar platforms.

[blackgamer16]

It seems like all the interest is in the NE side around Va. It really doesn't matter to me. Am here in good ol Oklahoma but Texas for me be great! Really, am good to go wherever you prefer if its on the weekend though. And with a good notice i can get Saturday off with my boss and get plane tickets. Also it be nice to see some of the other Supra guys as well.

Its defiantly a win-win situation:biglaugh:

Just let me know
Tony

Ps. Are the cars going to be our own personal vehicles around the area, or just whatever? I'd prefer seeing different supra setups so we can get a idea of how aem might go in our own supra.

[s383mmber1]

New York PLEASE

[Zazzn]

John is MIA

[upgradedsupra]

John is out of town tuning a few cars. I spoke with him last night.

Duane

[bfr1992t]

+1 for Ohio...especially if it were more on general EFI tuning and applying it to the AEM EMS, or just EFI tuning in general.

[joliroger4]

I too would like to attend something in the Northeast. Is there anyway we can purchase this textbook ahead of time through you or amazon or something?

[nosman4]

Hey John, any more info on this training class?

[Zazzn]

he got us all horny for tuning the left us with blue balls :(

[figgie]

he got us all horny for tuning the left us with blue balls :(


Easy. Easy! Stay with me!

John R is a busy man with traveling. He will update as he has time.

[JZ_killa_t68]

SILV event?

[empera]

Please let us know if this is going to happen in the northeast im def. interested.

[Jayhall]

If theres one in the PACNW or Canada id be intrested. Im running microtech, so if there was a training session on that id be %100. Any other systems wouldnt be a bad thing to learn though. Im always intrested in a little more knowledge

[John Reed]

SILV event?

This is a great idea, if it could fit into everyones schedules there without cutting into event time (and other Vegas activities).

Sorry for the late update, but realistically I plan to roll this out starting in October(ish) simply due to being slammed with racing season upon us at the moment, and events like SILV coming up.

[Boosted Supra]

I'm interested in this class for the Northeast

[John Reed]

Class is still coming together, hoping to start setting firm dates and locations sometime in October. This summer/fall has just been nutty busy with tuning and traveling not to mention getting organized at home on the business front. If I have missed any emails, I do apologize. I switched emails around and I am sure I have missed a few.

Lets start an organized list, of who would be interested and location. If you are a shop (or know of one interested in hosting) let me know!



AEM Training class:

1.

[Gilsdorf]

AEM Training class:

1. Gilsorf--SILV08 or anywhere between SF and Reno

[turbodriz]

2. Hey john I don't own a shop and I live on the east coast. So where every u decide to have a class between N.C and the big N.Y. I'll be there.

[suprahero]

Is the Stinger and the AEM close enough to each other to work if I take the class on the AEM?


I'll ask Blake at Walker Dyno Tune in Trussville, Al. if he'd like to host one.

[nosman4]

I'm interested in taking the class if you do one in the portland area or nearby. I live in Bend and figure Portland would be the closest place to me that would be conveinient for you.

[nosman4]

Hey John, is this AEM training class still a possibility or is it not going to work out?