Anyone know if theres a reputatable tuner shop in the Richmond area that will install and tune twin turbo kits. I'm probably gettin the HR twin turbo kit from greddy, with the intercooler as well. Need some ideas!! Thanks!

 

^ OoooOOOOOO!!!! Greddy TT Kit for the HR!!! I say take the trip to Function Tuned in Sterling, VA and do it right the first time.

 

+10000000000 on going to Function:Tuned

 

 

I would also say go to Function Tuned, but if you HAVE to stay in Richmond...

DO NOT go to RPM (Richmond Performance Motorsports) or Adrenaline Autoworks

An RPM tech was abusing a cust. 350Z after TT/Nitrous install, crashed and killed himself. Adrenaline Autoworks took out a customers S2K after doing work, took it to a local ricer meet, revved the crap out of it and beat on the engine in the parking lot - fists ensued.

I would contact
Delta V Motorsports
1400 Mactavish Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 355-4440

They do more Porsche stuff, but they say they specialize in 350Z, and my friend's Porsche work done there was top notch.

Also, to some extent

Performance Autosport
12927 Plaza Dr
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 784-8851

Excellent shop, just limited knowledge on the Z. They are a mustang shop, but they are very very good at what they do. Might be worth the call.

After all that... I still say take it to Function:Tuned

 

Thanks for the heads up. Yeah I've heard good things and bad things but it seems the good doesn't outweigh the bad, unfortunately. I will check into Function:Tuned!! I may have to wait a little longer as I have to travel a lil more to get to this place. Ill have a friend or my father come with me to check things out and leave the car there for some time.

 

Best decision you could make............trust us when we say this.

 

Yea bro. when i was looking for a shop and found out bout function tuned i took the drive and it was the best drive ive ever made. he worked on my z and the job he did was impeccable. dave will be the only guy to work on my motor.

 

+ 1 on making the trip to Function:Tuned....Dave does quality work

 

You will send more time going back and forth with shops in Richmond trying to get your car right then it will take making one trip to Function:Tuned.

Bump for Function:Tuned

 

Shoot Dave a call (Function:Tuned). He'll explain absolutely EVERY detail to you and answer every question or concern you may have. (703)889-0763

Word on the street is he has a NEW EMS in the works for the HR and rev-ups. So nice I may swich to it for my DE even.

 

Excuse my ignorance, but waz an EMS?

 

oh Scotty... engine management system

how are ya bud?

 

I'm from Richmond and I took my Z to RPM and theyve had it for 10+ weeks. All im getting done is a single turbo install done. They said alot of stuff was missing from the kit and now im stuck paying an extra 700 dollars (Not including install price and probably more when its finished) for all the extra parts they say they had to get. When I originally showed them the kit they took a look around and said that everything was there and it should be done in a week or two. I should have done my research and picked a better shop. I think I'll be taking a visit to AAM or Function Tuned in the near future. From what Ive heard about RPM im expecting some problems as soon as i get it back. I will be shocked but greatfull if everything turns out ok.

 

*hint: tow your car to Function:TUNED before that shop messes anything else up. Chances are... you're going to pay extra for having a reputable shop FIX their errors on top of the "extra parts" you need to buy. What RPM did was the classic "bait and switch" technique where they say they can handle it... and then stab you with a bunch of extra fees "oh things are missing... you gotta buy this buy that..." Next thing you know, you end up paying for extra parts and it equates to more than the kit costs itself.

 

^^^ +1 There is a reason why everyone goes to F:T, the sooner you get it, the better for you and your ride!!

 

F:t ftw

 

dude, get your car out of RPM now. This was the last 350Z turbo install they did, and the mechanic died from this crash.

http://www.wtvr.com/Global/story.asp?S=8093078

 

+275711876425876453!!! i think i saw your Z there. is it silver???

 

are you askin me? my car is silver, but it has never been and will never go to RPM. The only shop my car will go to is Performance Autosport out in Manakin Sabot. they are awesome