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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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We had our motor built and new turbo kit installed this past winter. The shop that did the install/build is no more........going out of business while "working on" my car! There were constant problems and it was a total hassle start to finish. Finally got the car runnin good but we started taking it apart for a repaint and the shoddy work we uncovered while prepping the vehicle, makes me sick!! Hoses were hanging , wires left hanging and being rubbed by tires. under panels missing ,inter-cooler had no bolts on the bottom brackets, parts left in the fender wells, and the power steering cooler left hanging in the breeze!! I do not know know how any good, respectable mechanic could send this car out like this. There are alot of good shops out there Forged, GTM,VTR, and Functioned, which are all places that take pride in their work, especially when you are spending the money it takes to build these cars!! So, BE CAREFUL who you choose and do your research, cause research is free......can't say the same for our cars.

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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I think everyone knows the mystery shop is Performance Factory, you can't really hide it.

Yes I did name the wrong shop before, my brain messed it up between finding this thread
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...e-factory.html
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My experience with the shop that was MRC is also a horror story, but that is for another day.

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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i dont think it is function tuned is it?
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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No not functioned tuned, the shop is closed now I wonder why
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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OK. I’ll make sure not to take my car there. Wait a minute. I don't know where you are talking about?
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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That sucks real bad getting shoddy work after spending so much money.

https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...e-factory.html
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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take pics and post here. I'd love to see what people really pay for.

i would imagine it wasnt the current AAM employee that was responsible for that. like they say, good help is hard to find
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Will post pics shortly ,your right good help is hard to find.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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we are all pals here....what shop WAS it
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Wow that is terrible. Some people are just ridiculous. It's amazing how people can sleep at night.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Call them out!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean
I think everyone knows the mystery shop is Function Tuned, you can't really hide it.

My experience with the shop that was MRC is also a horror story, but that is for another day.
I thought you were a MRC supporter
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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LOLOL Fail Factory.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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Wasnt this project the last project that the shop did? Also arent you the one that came on here and bashed the shop and rushed them to finish the job? Even though it may have taken a little bit more time then you expected, you cant rush things if you want them to be done right.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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every shop has F*** ups in their installs. I have seen stuff from 2 of the shops listed as the OPs recommended places to go that have had stupid issues....oversights, goofs, what ever you want to call them. It happens at EVERY shop!!!! Guaranteed! Hopefully, it is a rare occurance, but mistakes happen. Every shop owner will admit to it.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Fail thread, original post had no pics, nor name of shop! If its closed now, no harm in sharing the name!
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Name of shop or FAIL!!!!

BTW he cant be saying FT did this if he is saying Function is a good shop in the OP...... Its gotta be "Performance Factory"....

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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I hear RA does good work. I plan on going to them for my 900hp build.
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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You shipping your car to them Spork?
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