DRTuned Racing Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding. Daniel tuned my 2021 mazda3 turbo. I knew he'd be good, since we're both Canadian military. No complaints about the tune and the process. Instructions were very clear, and not hard... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Throughout the tuning process Daniel was quick, responsive, knowledgeable and professional. He made it seamless and made the car feel phenomenal and more enjoyable to drive. His tunes are safe and add... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had Daniel tune my Mazda 3 and my CX-5 turbo. Both instances went smoothly without any issues. Revisions were ent out in a timely manner just as he promised. Both tunes are complete and I cou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I first received a basemap tune for my 2l 2015 Mazda 3 from DRTuned when my car had 178,000 km. I soon paid for the full package and my car now has 285,000 km and (most often) runs the custom 91 octan... See more

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  1. Tuning Automobile
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  3. Auto Tune Up Service

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Hi, my name’s Daniel, and I run everything you see here at DRTuned Racing! What surprises a lot of people, is to learn that DRTuned Racing isn’t a “team” or a corporate group of people. It’s just me, I do it all. The tuning, emails, marketing, web design, and all the ongoing development. I’ve been tuning Mazda’s, and exclusively MZR and Skyactiv engines, for the last 10 years now. This brand, and the Mazda community, is far more than just a fun side hobby for me; this is my livelihood, and has been for the last several years. That dedicated focus is how we've become the #1 Skyactiv Mazda Tuner in North America, and the biggest tuner of the brand new Skyactiv 2.5T Turbo engines globally. I hope that you’ll allow me to join you on this journey with your Mazda, and add your story to the hundreds of other incredible Mazda owners I’ve worked with over the last 10 years.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

Outstanding. Daniel tuned my 2021 mazda3 turbo. I knew he'd be good, since we're both Canadian military.

No complaints about the tune and the process. Instructions were very clear, and not hard to follow.

Recommended for anyone with a 2.5T mazda.

September 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had Daniel tune both Mazdas

I've had Daniel tune my Mazda 3 and my CX-5 turbo. Both instances went smoothly without any issues. Revisions were ent out in a timely manner just as he promised. Both tunes are complete and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Both cars run great and performance is perfect.

July 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tier 1 is Fun, Tier 2 is Amazing

Daniel's Tier 1 tune was amazing and made my car feel like new again. The Tier 2 tune brought out even more life and power to the car. Daniel helped me understand the limits and helped guide me in revising some of my mods which were hurting instead of helping performance (i.e. the short intake upgrade is NOT an upgrade). So a low price to make a car with 70k miles feel surprising and fun again.

July 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More than 100,000km post-tuning.

I first received a basemap tune for my 2l 2015 Mazda 3 from DRTuned when my car had 178,000 km. I soon paid for the full package and my car now has 285,000 km and (most often) runs the custom 91 octane tune Daniel provided. The driving experience and fuel economy is appreciated!

June 27, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

6 Years Later and Still Loving This Tune

I’ve been running the DRTuned Racing engine tune on my 2014 Mazda 3 for nearly 6 years now and I couldn’t be happier with it. The difference was noticeable right away—better throttle response, smoother power delivery, and the car just feels more alive and fun to drive. It’s been reliable long-term with zero issues, and it really woke the car up without sacrificing drivability. If you’re looking for a tune that delivers real results and holds up over time, I highly recommend DRTuned Racing.

February 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time tuner

First time tuner, happy customer. I plugged my laptop into my ‘2016 Mazda3 and uploaded a better performing engine. Proof that any idiot can do this, from their couch/front seat. My 2.0L with 125k on the odometer feels like a new ninja. Daniel was responsive and chill. He is easy to work with, and the finished product speaks for itself. Highly recommended to anyone with a Mazda.

November 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professionalism and accuracy

I highly recommend DRTuned if you're looking to increase the power potential on your Mazda 3 Turbo without pushing it past a safe limit. Each tune is custom and carefully tweaked as needed. Daniel made the entire process streamlined with detailed instructions.

November 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best mod ever!

I highly recommend DRTUNED for your tuning needs. Daniel has been fantastic throughout process. His knowledge and passion for the platform is evident with every revision. My 3 Turbo is a completely different beast since the basemap, and performs well beyond my expectations. Hands down the best mod.

November 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Proccess, Quality results!

Amazing Tune, amazing support, and amazing community. Daniel was always quick to respond to all of my questions, even the silly ones! Was very understanding and accommodating of the times that I could work on the tune. I finished the tune about a year ago, no issues to speak of, I've been loving it.

July 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Tune for Mazda 3

Daniel was amazing to work with and interact with. He was extremely helpful and quick to respond to the simplest things (like getting the software initially downloaded). He worked closely with me to get what I wanted out of the vehicle and kept me informed on why was limiting me etc.

This style of tuning was new to me and I though it was super helpful to be able to write the files to the car and feel the noticeable differences in each tuning file.

July 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maximum power , retains engine longevity.

Responds to emails promptly. Very trustworthy and straight forward to deal with.He tuned my Mazda 3 Turbo Hatchback and the cars performance is really impressive now. The best thing is that his tune is to maximize your cars potential without compromising your engine longevity and that for me is very important. Highly recommended.

July 1, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DRTuned = Zoom Zoom!!

Daniel absolutely crushed it tuning my Mazda 3 Turbo. The whole process was super smooth and hassle free from start to finish. You can really tell Daniel loves what he does as he took his time and dialed the car in perfectly, squeezing out every bit of performance out of it. End result is a completely different car that is a joy to drive and puts a smile on my face every time I hit the gas. Can’t wait for Tier 2! DRTuned is the only place my Mazdas are going from now on.

June 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, safe Mazda tuner

DRTuned tuned my 2020 Mazda 3. It made a huge improvement in a car that's flawed from the factory. Lots of low end torque that died off hard at high RPM. The tune brought back the top end and no longer penalized you for revving it out. Huge improvement, and very easy to work with.

I also asked him for advice with various mods, and he answered honestly and often told me not to do them for reliability issues. I trust him to keep an engine safe.

June 26, 2025
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