Eastern Members - Rapid Motorsports?
NewCar
05-01-2012, 08:16 AM
Has anyone had any experience w/them?
I'll be taking my car to County Corvettes for header install soon & Mike from Rapid does their dyno tuning.
Has anyone had their Corvette tuned by him? How did it turn out? Any complaints?
Does he also tune the C6 A6 trans well?
BlackScreaminMachine
05-01-2012, 08:28 AM
Mikey makes some potent engines and have full faith in their services. Great rep and current sponsor. Can't go wrong!
NewCar
05-01-2012, 08:28 AM
Mikey makes some potent engines and have full faith in their services. Great rep and current sponsor. Can't go wrong!
Great to hear. I still think the $550 price is high though. :usa:
Has he tuned any of your cars?
BlackScreaminMachine
05-01-2012, 08:33 AM
I don't live in PA so no need to, seem a few examples of his work make it out this way.
As for price, that's fair. You may not see it that way but the place your going through maybe making 50-100$ off of that to bring him the biz. I wont speak for him but unless you want to buy your own software, lap top, and purchase dyno time this is the best option.
LS-ONE_DAY
05-01-2012, 08:38 AM
I've never dealt with Mikey yet but I wouldn't have any issues taking my car to him. I don't recall ever hearing anything bad about his work or tuning.
thechef
05-01-2012, 12:01 PM
I thinks its funny that you have been on this site since 2006 and are going to a shop nobody has heard of and you havent heard of Rapid Motorsports who has been in Magazines, and popular all over the LSX community for since day one.....
Nothing bad to say about Mikey he is top notch....
Cool28
05-01-2012, 12:15 PM
Ya Miley a great guy man cant go wrong. He's going to do my next upgrade.
Cool28
05-01-2012, 12:22 PM
Mikey* can't correct on mobile
NewCar
05-01-2012, 12:25 PM
I thinks its funny that you have been on this site since 2006 and are going to a shop nobody has heard of and you havent heard of Rapid Motorsports who has been in Magazines, and popular all over the LSX community for since day one.....
Nothing bad to say about Mikey he is top notch....
Never said I never heard of him. I simply never had work done by him & don't know anyone that has.
I simply want to know who I am dealing with first. I don't need my motor blown. I was going to use Chuck @ CoW until I found all the blown motors from him.
thechef
05-01-2012, 02:23 PM
Never said I never heard of him. I simply never had work done by him & don't know anyone that has.
I simply want to know who I am dealing with first. I don't need my motor blown. I was going to use Chuck @ CoW until I found all the blown motors from him.
well feel free to use the search button:search:
Mikey is a VERY good tuner/mechanic and has a VERY STRONG reputation.
Your car is safe with Rapid Motorsports
NewCar
05-01-2012, 02:33 PM
I'm very glad to hear all the positive feedback so far after reading all the horror stories about the other tuner I was going to use.
Slowhawk
05-01-2012, 02:39 PM
Your in good hands with Mikey. $550 is fair for a 06 A6 Vette.
chknhwk01
05-01-2012, 05:01 PM
we know about ''mikey'' hear in philly play,aa... very gooddddddd..:usa:
red1998z28
05-01-2012, 07:04 PM
Great to hear. I still think the $550 price is high though. :usa:
Has he tuned any of your cars?
He tuned my car and built it - I would highly recomend him. Anytime I need something done I would make the hour and a half drive for him. His customer service, tuning, work, and knowledge is excellent.
hondakiller
05-03-2012, 09:11 AM
Mikey did the forged bottom end and redid the tranny in my last f-body. No complaints and he was excellent to deal with.
ls2pontiac
05-03-2012, 10:01 AM
County Corvette is a total ripoff. They quoted a buddy of mine $3300 for a set of Kooks headers installed on his Z06 haha.
NewCar
05-03-2012, 10:14 AM
County Corvette is a total ripoff. They quoted a buddy of mine $3300 for a set of Kooks headers installed on his Z06 haha.
I have the headers in my garage waiting to go on. Just need to buy o2 extensions & then figure out if I want to keep waiting for a used Cora axle-back to come up or just buy a new SLP LM II for the same $ so I don't have to wait anymore.
I was quoted $800 for the install by them. Do you know of other reputable Corvette shops in my area that are less? I bought the car from CC as well & I was treated VERY well. That counts for something with me.
FYI, RennTech is a huge rip off. ;)
Frans96SS
05-03-2012, 11:02 AM
I have the headers in my garage waiting to go on. Just need to buy o2 extensions & then figure out if I want to keep waiting for a used Cora axle-back to come up or just buy a new SLP LM II for the same $ so I don't have to wait anymore.
I was quoted $800 for the install by them. Do you know of other reputable Corvette shops in my area that are less? I bought the car from CC as well & I was treated VERY well. That counts for something with me.
FYI, RennTech is a huge rip off. ;)
We charge 550 for install of headers.
ynkssws6
05-03-2012, 12:38 PM
550 is an awesome price for a header install, I bet fran would cut you a deal on the tune if the car is already there too.
RikkiTorment
05-04-2012, 12:11 AM
I've heard Mikey is a great guy and very honest with his prices. He would definitely be a candidate to perform anything major on my car.
We charge 550 for install of headers.
^This is where I would spend my money^
Top notch workmanship, shop, and tunes. Too bad I don't have a LSX anymore.
Frans96SS
05-04-2012, 08:40 AM
^This is where I would spend my money^
Top notch workmanship, shop, and tunes. Too bad I don't have a LSX anymore.
We have all the software for 03-13 mustang now :)
We have all the software for 03-13 mustang now :)
That's good to know because I'm looking into a blower. If you don't mind lowering yourself to work on a Ford I may have to give you a call.
Frans96SS
05-04-2012, 09:45 AM
That's good to know because I'm looking into a blower. If you don't mind lowering yourself to work on a Ford I may have to give you a call.
We have worked on a few already. I really like the new 5.0's.. I would love to put a blower on that for you.
Scorch1
05-04-2012, 01:00 PM
+1 for Rapid Motorsports, I've never heard a bad thing about them.
Frans96SS
05-05-2012, 10:50 AM
How much do you guys charge for a blower tune ? and most importantly... do you work Saturdays or Sundays ?
I have a blower to put on my car and the biggest problem I have is my work schedule and getting it to a shop to be tuned.
we are usualy closed on sat but im sure we can arrange something. We charge 600 for a FI maf tune.
NOZR1
05-05-2012, 08:50 PM
Mikey has tuned 2 of my cars and he's the only guy I trust. He is an honest guy who isn't out to rip you off. Do a quick search, you can't go wrong with Rapid. I live in Delaware and make the 1 1/2 hr drive when there are shops closer to me.
I would have to agree...Mike is as honest as the day is long, knows LSX based engines very well....U cant go wrong with Rapid Mike :)
mikey
05-08-2012, 02:45 PM
Thanks so much for the props guys, it's very much appreciated. NewCar, I sent you a PM. Give me a call when you get a chance. 610-404-7979.
mikey
05-08-2012, 02:54 PM
Just an FYI, header install is $400. Full blower tune is $500.
Mike
Scorch1
05-09-2012, 12:21 PM
Just an FYI, header install is $400. Full blower tune is $500.
Mike
Wow, great deal even with tax. :thumb:
NewCar
05-09-2012, 12:44 PM
Just an FYI, header install is $400. Full blower tune is $500.
Mike
Cut County Corvette's rate in half, damn! :hail: