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View Poll Results: Which shop in the MidA (only!) would you trust to install a TT or supercharger
AAM
14.58%
Function Tuned
43.75%
Forged Performance
18.75%
MRC
4.69%
Vinny Ten
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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Function Tuned! Btw they do small jobs on other cars too.
Coilover install on '95 Honda Integra Type R. Also they're about 15 mins from me.

but I also have some good experiences with Altered Atmosphere. Clint is a good guy, but they're just to damn far away.
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
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what can I say?! I like everyone!!
AAM has installed all of my parts thus far except for audio and tires. VTR answered all of my questions. Sharif returned ALL my calls and helped me decide what to do next with modifications. Dave and juan welcomed me to the shop and gave me great advice and will be installing my sways and springs. MRC has been helpful on the forum as well.

I'm a lover not a hater!
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Allright i now have to admit it i did my own greddy twin turbo install which was a total pita.I could not for the life of me figure out greddys terrible instructions for the i/c piping so i got it on the best as i could.I went to dave for the tuning knowing the i/c piping was fubared.......but i made it and dave didnt even laugh.I had to use a old volvo silicone hose to connect 2 pipes and i cant believe i drove all the way from timonium,md to dave and i got there with no problem.
Well dave had to redo a lot of the i/c piping and we were there all day as it is a pita and he really didnt charge me what i thought i should have been charged.Mad props to the man........Dave ftmfw.
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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For those of you that aren't keeping track at home; this is the UNBIASED version of the current poll (yes I even removed Juan's vote, even though it's a helluva lot more legit than the "other" 7 that were removed )

Old Apr 28, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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we should duplicate this thread in the NZC forum as well. its' very informative
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
For those of you that aren't keeping track at home; this is the UNBIASED version of the current poll (yes I even removed Juan's vote, even though it's a helluva lot more legit than the "other" 7 that were removed )


Cool work there dutch!

Also.. anyone know who BOSS180sx is? he/she has 0 posts. Was hoping they could introduce themselves to the mid-a.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Can we get this stickied?
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Alright, Alright, I guess its time I cast my vote!
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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I voted Function Tuned because i've had personal experiences with them and they seem to be trustworthy.

Dave and Juan FTW!
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Thanks for the sticky!
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by eagletanggreen
I would do it myself!
Not trying to be a smart azzzz at all man, but your sig says Forged....you didnt do yours yourself.

Again, just an observation, but we all know Sharizzil's shop is off the hook!
Old May 2, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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le' bump
Old May 2, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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I don't think you have to bump a sticky Mike.
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Originally Posted by Integrity
I don't think you have to bump a sticky Mike.
Mike likes to bump things.......in the dark.
Old May 2, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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From what I gathered from this post and others....

Function Tuned = Quality service ALL the time
AAM = Quality service when they feel like it

I'd probably go with F/T just because of that.
Old May 3, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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JE Imports just did an oil change, and installed new tires for me this past week. i will have them do my turbo install, when i can afford it. after visiting their shop and seeing the cars they build i am confident in having them do my install. they were very cool people, respectful, and helpful. good to hear some good stuff about them here. i always wondered why they had no exposure on this forum. it is great to have a shop that builds race cars, less than 20 minutes from where i live. though it might get expensive!
Old May 5, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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I wasn't going to vote on this thread because these kind of opinions usually cause more harm than benefit.
My vote is going to AAM. I had the chance to go for a ride in Bryce's car yesterday and it is AMAZING. The install is so clean, and although he is having some traction issues right now and the clutch is slipping - the overall accelleration is seamless. When the time comes to do a tt install I will have no issues trusting AAM with my car 100%. I still have a smile on my face a day later- when he punches it you just have to throw your head back and laugh it's so rediculous!! I love it!
Old May 5, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Ex2cinaZ
The install is so clean.... When the time comes to do a tt install I will have no issues trusting AAM with my car 100%.
thats what i thought when i dropped my car of to a motorsports place. 8 months later and theres only one person i let touch my car!!!! and of course they are going to make sure bryce's car is perfect and flawless cause it has their name all over his car when he goes to shows. that same attention might not be shown to just the average person.
Old May 5, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Everyone who came out to college park got to see my car and the hand made twin turbo prototype kit that AAM did on my car, and I LOVE IT. My tune with the UTEC was ridiculous on how smooth the transition is I honestly thought Mike slapped a standalone on there. The welds are so CLEAN, and all customers recieve the same attention whether you want to believe it or not. Sorry you had a bad experience Bobby but mine was second to none. One stop shop with experienced techs FTW

and Sam@GTM voted AAM, speaks volume right there
Old May 5, 2008 | 05:20 AM
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this is nothing against you personally bryce. but of course they are going to make their sponsored car perfect that just wouldnt be good business. its not just my experience. ive met some people and talked to them. one guy said that hes had his car in there for 4 months now waiting for just the install and tune for a tt kit. I could get to florida walking before 4 months! its just not everyone recieves the kind of "special attention" (if you will) that other shops have become very well known of doing.



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