Just got my gto back from Strictly Performance...
01-27-2008, 05:25 PM
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Just got my gto back from Strictly Performance... Im not much of an active poster here, I mainly read and try to absorb as much information as possible. Recently, the tranny would not go into first gear without forcing it, and when it did it made grinding noises badly.
I decided to take it to Rob at strictly after reading much about the shop in GMHTP and on this board. Overall, Im happy to have the car back after almost 3 weeks. I got a Twin disc RPS clutch/flywheel/pressure plate put in, new slave cylinder and acuator, and the tranny was sent out to have new synchros and bearings put in. Total bill came out to 3600 and some change.
The tranny feels great, clutch grabs nicely, noticeably different from stock, but not difficult on the street. Still needs to be broken in.
As far as the shop goes and the overall experience, Shawn bent over backwards to get everything wrapped, and I truly appreciate that.
However, there were some things I did not like. I was never given a written estimate of the repairs (which per the BAR is illegal in California). For updates on how the repairs were going, I had to call every time except for once at the end.
I completely understand parts delays/issue (i work as insurance adjuster and deal with body shops all the time), but as long as Im kept in the loop, Im happy.
The white dust boot is missing on the tranny so it sounds like water/debris is splashing against the leather shift boot. I found trash on my back seat and my car was quite filthy.
Im not a picky *******, Im just a regular guy who likes things done professionally and on time. It was quite the shock to see the final bill at the end, as I was given no real warning as to the final cost despite the many phone calls I completed.
As far as going back to Strictly again, I dont really know if I will. I cant afford a heads/cam package for a long time now, nor was I really happy with the billing/customer service side of the work.
Again, Shawn I really appreciate what you did, you are a cool guy and I know some of this was out of your control. I would have just like to have seen a bit more follow-up during the process.
I have no affiliation with any club nor any shop, this is just a informative review of my experience with one of Ls1tech's vendors.
I decided to take it to Rob at strictly after reading much about the shop in GMHTP and on this board. Overall, Im happy to have the car back after almost 3 weeks. I got a Twin disc RPS clutch/flywheel/pressure plate put in, new slave cylinder and acuator, and the tranny was sent out to have new synchros and bearings put in. Total bill came out to 3600 and some change.
The tranny feels great, clutch grabs nicely, noticeably different from stock, but not difficult on the street. Still needs to be broken in.
As far as the shop goes and the overall experience, Shawn bent over backwards to get everything wrapped, and I truly appreciate that.
However, there were some things I did not like. I was never given a written estimate of the repairs (which per the BAR is illegal in California). For updates on how the repairs were going, I had to call every time except for once at the end.
I completely understand parts delays/issue (i work as insurance adjuster and deal with body shops all the time), but as long as Im kept in the loop, Im happy.
The white dust boot is missing on the tranny so it sounds like water/debris is splashing against the leather shift boot. I found trash on my back seat and my car was quite filthy.
Im not a picky *******, Im just a regular guy who likes things done professionally and on time. It was quite the shock to see the final bill at the end, as I was given no real warning as to the final cost despite the many phone calls I completed.
As far as going back to Strictly again, I dont really know if I will. I cant afford a heads/cam package for a long time now, nor was I really happy with the billing/customer service side of the work.
Again, Shawn I really appreciate what you did, you are a cool guy and I know some of this was out of your control. I would have just like to have seen a bit more follow-up during the process.
I have no affiliation with any club nor any shop, this is just a informative review of my experience with one of Ls1tech's vendors.
01-27-2008, 06:17 PM
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Im not much of an active poster here, I mainly read and try to absorb as much information as possible. Recently, the tranny would not go into first gear without forcing it, and when it did it made grinding noises badly.
I decided to take it to Rob at strictly after reading much about the shop in GMHTP and on this board. Overall, Im happy to have the car back after almost 3 weeks. I got a Twin disc RPS clutch/flywheel/pressure plate put in, new slave cylinder and acuator, and the tranny was sent out to have new synchros and bearings put in. Total bill came out to 3600 and some change.
The tranny feels great, clutch grabs nicely, noticeably different from stock, but not difficult on the street. Still needs to be broken in.
As far as the shop goes and the overall experience, Shawn bent over backwards to get everything wrapped, and I truly appreciate that.
However, there were some things I did not like. I was never given a written estimate of the repairs (which per the BAR is illegal in California). For updates on how the repairs were going, I had to call every time except for once at the end.
I completely understand parts delays/issue (i work as insurance adjuster and deal with body shops all the time), but as long as Im kept in the loop, Im happy.
The white dust boot is missing on the tranny so it sounds like water/debris is splashing against the leather shift boot. I found trash on my back seat and my car was quite filthy.
Im not a picky *******, Im just a regular guy who likes things done professionally and on time. It was quite the shock to see the final bill at the end, as I was given no real warning as to the final cost despite the many phone calls I completed.
As far as going back to Strictly again, I dont really know if I will. I cant afford a heads/cam package for a long time now, nor was I really happy with the billing/customer service side of the work.
Again, Shawn I really appreciate what you did, you are a cool guy and I know some of this was out of your control. I would have just like to have seen a bit more follow-up during the process.
I have no affiliation with any club nor any shop, this is just a informative review of my experience with one of Ls1tech's vendors.
I decided to take it to Rob at strictly after reading much about the shop in GMHTP and on this board. Overall, Im happy to have the car back after almost 3 weeks. I got a Twin disc RPS clutch/flywheel/pressure plate put in, new slave cylinder and acuator, and the tranny was sent out to have new synchros and bearings put in. Total bill came out to 3600 and some change.
The tranny feels great, clutch grabs nicely, noticeably different from stock, but not difficult on the street. Still needs to be broken in.
As far as the shop goes and the overall experience, Shawn bent over backwards to get everything wrapped, and I truly appreciate that.
However, there were some things I did not like. I was never given a written estimate of the repairs (which per the BAR is illegal in California). For updates on how the repairs were going, I had to call every time except for once at the end.
I completely understand parts delays/issue (i work as insurance adjuster and deal with body shops all the time), but as long as Im kept in the loop, Im happy.
The white dust boot is missing on the tranny so it sounds like water/debris is splashing against the leather shift boot. I found trash on my back seat and my car was quite filthy.
Im not a picky *******, Im just a regular guy who likes things done professionally and on time. It was quite the shock to see the final bill at the end, as I was given no real warning as to the final cost despite the many phone calls I completed.
As far as going back to Strictly again, I dont really know if I will. I cant afford a heads/cam package for a long time now, nor was I really happy with the billing/customer service side of the work.
Again, Shawn I really appreciate what you did, you are a cool guy and I know some of this was out of your control. I would have just like to have seen a bit more follow-up during the process.
I have no affiliation with any club nor any shop, this is just a informative review of my experience with one of Ls1tech's vendors.
01-27-2008, 07:15 PM
#7
Good post. Good to see a shop willing to step up and admit problems as well (usually becomes a pissing war on these boards).
I've had great experiences with Rob and the guys at Strictly. My exhaust (yup, plural
) have been through them (went to their guy) and just recently had my stall put in. One day job, GREAT price ($300), and did some little stuff for free...
We all make mistakes so it is nice to know how they deal with mistakes, since that is the true test of a shop
!
Keep us updated...
I've had great experiences with Rob and the guys at Strictly. My exhaust (yup, plural
) have been through them (went to their guy) and just recently had my stall put in. One day job, GREAT price ($300), and did some little stuff for free...We all make mistakes so it is nice to know how they deal with mistakes, since that is the true test of a shop
!Keep us updated...
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01-27-2008, 10:11 PM
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I have also dealt w/ Rob @ Strictly and I didnt run into any problems. I had them tune my car (over 410hp cam only
) and when I had a tunning issue I took it back to him and he took care of it for me free of charge and threw in some extra stuff also, and whenever I called him for status he was courteous
I dont mean to defend anybody here, or am I on anybodys side. Just my honest opinion also w/ a LS1 Tech vendor.
) and when I had a tunning issue I took it back to him and he took care of it for me free of charge and threw in some extra stuff also, and whenever I called him for status he was courteous I dont mean to defend anybody here, or am I on anybodys side. Just my honest opinion also w/ a LS1 Tech vendor.
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yea so that black GTO in there was yours i see! nice ride i was checkin it out!! strictly performance rocks!! real cool guys workin there, Rob,Shant and Milkey you guys are awesome!! i will be there soon to get my stuff done, as soon as this rain stops falling!! thanks again for that little tune Rob!
01-28-2008, 12:36 AM
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dammm sick car dude! if its build there then lol i bet its fast!! i want a dammm cam, one day after somebody beats me in a race or something i guess then i will dump all i have into my motor!! but im kinda leaning towards having better handling right now! i had to many things almost happen to me because of speed