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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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So I just moved to Phoenix and I am looking for a performance shop in the area that can do a few things for me. Most of the things I could probably do but considering my limited amount of space, time, and tools I need a shop to do them for me. I am looking to have a minor rebuild on my engine as well as a header and cam package installed. I have $2000 to spend but would like to get a return on my investment through good craftsmanship and great customer service. So if anyone in the area here knows of a good shop please by all means send the name and the contact info my way. Thanks in advance and I hope to get into the car scene around here shortly


Monroe

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If anyone knows of any place that does re-polish work on wheels that would be helpful as well.

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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Look into top gear motorsports, and loud pedal motorsports for performance mods.

Wheel specialists for the wheels.

Welcome! Don't get heat stroke.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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welcome to Phoenix like DicN. Dont get heat stroke lol

What part of Phoenix you move to?

Mesa, AZ here

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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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yeah x2 on topgear
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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X3 on topgear motorsports!
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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x4 on Top Gear Motorsports.

www.topgearms.com
625 E McKellips Rd Ste 3 Mesa, AZ
480-461-0240
Email Sean at sales@topgearms.com and he will get you pricing on anything you would like done
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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I personally don't like Top Gear... just kidding. Here are my recommendations as well:

Top Gear
AZ Automasters
Xtreme Motorsports
Loud Pedal Motorsports
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Have heard great things about Top Gear Motorsports and after looking at their website looks as though they would for sure be a good place to go with an f body.
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or save some money and send me a pm about what you need done. extremely qualified to do whatever you need done. have a lift and everything needed to do whatever it is you need done to your car.
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or save some money and send me a pm about what you need done. extremely qualified to do whatever you need done. have a lift and everything needed to do whatever it is you need done to your car.

My money is on this guy
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or save some money and send me a pm about what you need done. extremely qualified to do whatever you need done. have a lift and everything needed to do whatever it is you need done to your car.
No fair, I want a lift
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lilbuddy1587
My money is on this guy

thanks tyler to the op i can provide many photos of customer's cars as a way to showcase my abilities and my partner (no homo lol) if you wish.
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Originally Posted by juicdta
thanks tyler to the op i can provide many photos of customer's cars as a way to showcase my abilities and my partner (no homo lol) if you wish.
I'm looking to get my converter installed! Top gears been too busy lately and I wanna get to the track next Saturday because I never have that day off.
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Originally Posted by crazyelf
I'm looking to get my converter installed! Top gears been too busy lately and I wanna get to the track next Saturday because I never have that day off.
Top Gear is a one man show. Sean does all of the estimating, parts purchasing, and installing. The fact that he is busy only proves that he is a reliable place to have work done. Not to discount the guy that works out of his garage but it's usually worth the wait for a professional, especially at a place with a track record like Top Gear.
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Originally Posted by 96AZHAWK
Top Gear
AZ Automasters
Xtreme Motorsports
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All of these shops can take care of you. JuicedTA is more than qualified as well. I have used Pro Dyno in the past for welding work with excellent results. If you are near the NW side of town I will throw my name out there as well.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by chellzers
Top Gear is a one man show. Sean does all of the estimating, parts purchasing, and installing. The fact that he is busy only proves that he is a reliable place to have work done. Not to discount the guy that works out of his garage but it's usually worth the wait for a professional, especially at a place with a track record like Top Gear.
I'm aware he's a one man show. And also aware he does great work and that's why I refer everyone his way and go to him first for everything. But I have few opportunities to have my car down for even a day. He's been great with communication and trying to fit me in.
BTW
I'm dropping my car off this week at seans shop
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by madhatter
All of these shops can take care of you. JuicedTA is more than qualified as well. I have used Pro Dyno in the past for welding work with excellent results. If you are near the NW side of town I will throw my name out there as well.
Thanks man
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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I know this is a little late but Loud Pedal does a majority of the Corvettes in the Phoenix area. Give em a call.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 03:46 AM
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or save some money and send me a pm about what you need done. extremely qualified to do whatever you need done. have a lift and everything needed to do whatever it is you need done to your car.
Hello,

I usually hang out on the corvette forum (screen name sleepeyredhead) and came across this post... I tried sending you a PM but your mailbox is full and won't accept anymore messages so I will just ask it here.

If what you stated above is possible, I have a 2000 Corvette convertible; it has an A4 with a 2.73 diff. I would like to swap it for a Z06 or comparable diff with 3.42 gears.

I live in Tucson, and don't know any shops to trust, or anyone with a Vette to ask. The only quotes/info I have received is from ECS (East Coast Supercharging), who did my tune. They quoted me $1749 installed including a new Z06 diff & pcm programming (same as on their website). Or a used diff & install for about half that. But, I would have to drive clear across the country to do this.

To tell you the truth I am in the dark about all this. Prices, install prices, etc. I don't know who to trust or where to go. If you could give me ANY guidance, help, or info on where to go and who could do it, or even if you could do it.

Such as where to get a good used diff (or a new one) at the lowest possible price for either (including install), who and when (and how long it would take) to install.

I would truly appreciate it.

Thank you so much,

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Originally Posted by sleepyredhead
Hello,

I usually hang out on the corvette forum (screen name sleepeyredhead) and came across this post... I tried sending you a PM but your mailbox is full and won't accept anymore messages so I will just ask it here.

If what you stated above is possible, I have a 2000 Corvette convertible; it has an A4 with a 2.73 diff. I would like to swap it for a Z06 or comparable diff with 3.42 gears.

I live in Tucson, and don't know any shops to trust, or anyone with a Vette to ask. The only quotes/info I have received is from ECS (East Coast Supercharging), who did my tune. They quoted me $1749 installed including a new Z06 diff & pcm programming (same as on their website). Or a used diff & install for about half that. But, I would have to drive clear across the country to do this.

To tell you the truth I am in the dark about all this. Prices, install prices, etc. I don't know who to trust or where to go. If you could give me ANY guidance, help, or info on where to go and who could do it, or even if you could do it.

Such as where to get a good used diff (or a new one) at the lowest possible price for either (including install), who and when (and how long it would take) to install.

I would truly appreciate it.

Thank you so much,

Michael Stephens
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sorry about the full pm box. i cleaned it up now. that is surely something that i could do. you do have a few options with that diff. if your looking at spending the least amount of money than try and locate a used one off any of the boards, but if you really want a brand new one i can help you out with getting one from gm. as for labor it depends on all you want done. is it just a rear end swap or do you need anything else fixed, upgraded while were in there. if your planning on doing a torque converter half the work is almost done to get to it so that may be something to consider, also if your planning on making some really good power someday 400+ tranny/diff brace would be able to be installed at no labor since everything is out. just a few things to think about, but go ahead and send me a pm and we will go from there.

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