Definition of "Tune"

Sloth · Feb 17, 2005

tune

vt. [from automotive or musical usage] To optimize a
program or system for a particular environment, esp. by adjusting
numerical parameters.

Sloth · Feb 17, 2005

The meaning of this word is a common misconception among GTPlanet users.

It would almost appear that here, the word "tune" means, "load the engine with the best upgrades, as to generate as much horsepower as physically possible."

I beg to differ.

Shall we?

Anderton Prime · Feb 17, 2005

There are a LOT of users who would tell you that they are fully aware of what "tuning" a car really means. Only new and inexperienced players maximize their horsepower without adjusting anything else. Remember, there are thousands of members on GTP.

Mark T · Feb 17, 2005

Slurp
tune

vt. [from automotive or musical usage] To optimize a
program or system for a particular environment, esp. by adjusting numerical parameters.

System- Being the gearbox

Numerical Parameters- Gear Ratios

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Small_Fryz · Feb 17, 2005

and the suspension, VCD, LSD, downforce, the list goes on.

In my book Tune means to tune the settings, Soup up or Hop up or Hot up the car means to fit better parts more power etc.

Sloth · Feb 17, 2005

pimpin_t
System- Being the gearbox

Numerical Parameters- Gear Ratios

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System: Suspension

Numerical Parameters: Bound/Rebound rates, Spring rates, toe/camber (in degrees), suspension stroke, etc. etc.

It just seems when someone says the word tuned, it instantly registers as 1000+ horsepower.

This shouldn't be.

Anderton Prime · Feb 17, 2005

I don't know where you're getting this hypothesis from, but it's insulting to those of us who know tuning involves more than maxing out a car's horsepower. Instead of starting an entire thread about this, why not address the problem where you're finding it in other threads? This is pretty much pointless.

Sloth · Feb 17, 2005

I'm glad that you already understand the meaning of the word.

My intent was to promote more sparing usage of it by those who believe it means otherwise.

Duke · Feb 17, 2005

"Tuning" means adding "race mods" like giant wings, ugly front end kits, ghastly paint-and-vinyl jobs, and wheels that are far larger in diameter than any engineer ever intended to go under the car, despite the resultant horrific impact on ride quality, handling, and overall gearing. And if it's not in GT4 I'm going to go to Japan and Kill Yamauchi, then hold my breath until I turn blue.

Duh.

Small_Fryz · Feb 17, 2005

neon_duke
"Tuning" means adding "race mods" like giant wings, ugly front end kits, ghastly paint-and-vinyl jobs, and wheels that are far larger in diameter than any engineer ever intended to go under the car, despite the resultant horrific impact on ride quality, handling, and overall gearing. And if it's not in GT4 I'm going to go to Japan and Kill Yamauchi, then hold my breath until I turn blue.

Duh.

Race Idiot · Feb 17, 2005

What's with the constant change of accounts Street Fighter?

Tune = To adjust settings of your car
Modify = To give u nos n dubz y0! Well no but you know what I mean.

Sloth · Feb 17, 2005

I haven't been able to find a name that I'm satisfied with.

It almost got changed to Mad Fighter for the sake of easier recognition, but you'll have to thank BAZZ for convincing me otherwise. However, you seemed to know who I was before anyhow, so I may as well stick with this one. Especially after writing a 3400+ character post..

Nice post duke.

Good times.

animateria · Feb 18, 2005

Ha... I remember the day I thought tuning was just dumping everything on the car that supposingly had to do something with performance (First days of GT3)...

I still struggle to understand how to tune my cars more than a couple changes... But I'm glad that I know tuning is extremely important nowadays... It can seriously make or break the performance of a car... no matter what the numbers say...

Omnis · Feb 18, 2005

i associate tuning with adjustments of what you already have....

so if you say, "i put a suspension in my car. i put a (insert blank) in my car," etc... then you really aren't tuning anything.

i mean.....it only makes sense. why express actions with invalid statements?

Definition of "Tune"

Sloth

Sloth

Anderton Prime

Mark T

Puts the sex into Essex

Small_Fryz

But why is the Rum gone??

Sloth

Anderton Prime

Sloth

Duke

Keep 'em separated

Small_Fryz

But why is the Rum gone??

Race Idiot

Sloth

animateria

Omnis

Not Even A Real Mod

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