This post should be locked up. I have never seen such a self-righteous post on this forum in all the years that I have been part of this club. If you don't want people messaging you about tuning then don't post such bullshit.
For those of you who need help tuning, the internet is your friend. Even Magnus will tune your car for under $600 using a dyno.
Where are the moderators when you need them?
I have to agree. There's a reason why no one in the Dsm community (that I've ever seen) has ever tried to make a "living" off of sharing info or helping another member. At least without a legitimate business. The thing that attracted me the most about dsm's is the readily available info and knowledgable owners willing to share what they've learned and experienced. These cars are pretty overwhelming and even intimidating with all the different facets of modifying. It's reassuring that help is there without someone trying to make money off them.
It totally defeats the purpose of an open forum. Guys won't even want to answer ANY posted question if they're doing it for free and can charge a fee for their info.
I mean come on...$1000 for 10 min?!?!
I've given away parts, answered questions, even given away tools to guys without expecting so much as a "thanks".
It's not always about making a dollar off your fellow man