Just curious if any members have had this shop work on their cars? Just wondering if I should take my car and have them trouble shoot the ignition issues that I posted in my other post? Are they good with performance mods and troubleshooting performance issues?
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Posted 16 April 2009 - 06:36 PM
Lee 1998 S70 T5M; 113K+ miles; IPD Stage III ECU; 18T turbo @18.5psi; Precision FMIC; R manifold; EST 3" DP; balanced crank with LGSpeed rods; 3 angle valve job; SPEC III clutch; ALL of Sconeman's "go fast" parts; KW2 coilovers; TurboSmart Eboost2 EBC ---13.605 @ 105.39 mph ---
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Posted 17 April 2009 - 04:36 AM
They're great guys, took my car there to get suspension stuff done and a t-belt, good prices and they have been in the volvo industry forever. I would definitely drive by there and have them at least look at it. Randy and Lester are really chill and truly love Volvos. My dad now takes his car there after I started to.
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Posted 17 April 2009 - 01:38 PM
Thanks for the comment. Will have to make it a point now to drive up there from Dyer, IN and pay them a visit if my ignition problems continue and my local wrench can't solve it.
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QUOTE (JVC @ Apr 17 2009, 05:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They're great guys, took my car there to get suspension stuff done and a t-belt, good prices and they have been in the volvo industry forever. I would definitely drive by there and have them at least look at it. Randy and Lester are really chill and truly love Volvos. My dad now takes his car there after I started to.
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Lee 1998 S70 T5M; 113K+ miles; IPD Stage III ECU; 18T turbo @18.5psi; Precision FMIC; R manifold; EST 3" DP; balanced crank with LGSpeed rods; 3 angle valve job; SPEC III clutch; ALL of Sconeman's "go fast" parts; KW2 coilovers; TurboSmart Eboost2 EBC ---13.605 @ 105.39 mph ---
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Posted 17 April 2009 - 02:26 PM
QUOTE (leroystew @ Apr 17 2009, 08:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the comment. Will have to make it a point now to drive up there from Dyer, IN and pay them a visit if my ignition problems continue and my local wrench can't solve it.
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These guys are good enough to justify that long of a drive.
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Posted 17 April 2009 - 04:41 PM
How are their labor charges? As bad as a dealership? Just wondering if I should have them install the exhaust manifold and heavy duty TCV, or if me and my car wrench friend can do it. My friend did build his Chevelle 396 motor.
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QUOTE (Mr. Norm @ Apr 17 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
These guys are good enough to justify that long of a drive.
Lee 1998 S70 T5M; 113K+ miles; IPD Stage III ECU; 18T turbo @18.5psi; Precision FMIC; R manifold; EST 3" DP; balanced crank with LGSpeed rods; 3 angle valve job; SPEC III clutch; ALL of Sconeman's "go fast" parts; KW2 coilovers; TurboSmart Eboost2 EBC ---13.605 @ 105.39 mph ---
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 05:03 AM
QUOTE (Mr. Norm @ Apr 17 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
These guys are good enough to justify that long of a drive.
I took my car to them.. Randy and Lester are good dudes.. i drove up all the way from Crown point... they even have loaners if they're gonna take more then a day..and they're shop is top notch.
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 03:10 PM
Another +1 for Randy & Lester. Good guys and they have no issues with performance parts. I would ask them if they'll install pre-purchased items however. I remember seeing something about that either on their site or in the waiting room.
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Posted 20 April 2009 - 03:38 AM
QUOTE (hawks25 @ Apr 19 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another +1 for Randy & Lester. Good guys and they have no issues with performance parts. I would ask them if they'll install pre-purchased items however. I remember seeing something about that either on their site or in the waiting room.
they did it for my supension, but thats because I was nice about it and called before I even ordered the parts, they should be able to do it, but they would much rather source the parts themselves. I'd call and ask before you drive up, they would hopefully do it for you though.
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