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Old 11-10-2015, 07:22 AM
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TDS - Top-Down Solutions - A+++

I want to post a HUGE thanks to Lon at www.Top-DownSolutions.com

On Friday Nov 6th I trailered my 92 GTA to his place on my way moving out of the country from CA.

My paint/body shop had lost allot of little parts on my car and I had my drivers door detent hinge break. He replaced it with a new OER piece we painted and helped me with a bunch of little parts like the clips for the hood struts, a new drivers door mirror, a replacement head light motor controller module, making holes in my NOS shifter plate for the buttons, and other stuff.

I arranged the appointment in advance and he had the part for the job when I arrived. His attention to detail and cautiousness when working on my car was second to none. I REALLY appreciate his level of dedication in customer service and helping out a fellow ThirdGen enthusiast! I originally had showed up just needing to do the door hinge detent but he tracked down other parts and did a bunch of other stuff I needed. He spent his entire day helping me out! It was well past dark when he finished and helped me load my car onto the trailer and back it out. It was also great just talking about cars with him while he was working, he's super knowledgeable.

I can't tell you guys how great it feels and what a relief it is to have someone work on my car who actually takes care in what they are doing after my body shop totally did a hack job on my car. This was my 3rd time down to Lon's and each time I have left with a great feeling of accomplishment that something was completed and done right on my car.

Thanks Lon! I hope anything that anybody needs that TDS carries you will consider giving your business to him!

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Love everything he puts out, and the instructions he includes in his kits are top notch.

Not to mention his version of the Wonderbar is a breeze to install due to that third bolt on each side. Took me no time.

TDS knows how to do it
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Thanks for the business and the review of the work done. Don't forget to email me some pictures of your car on the island when you get settled.

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I recently bought some used electrical parts from TDS. I thought I was just buying junkyard takeoffs. No, it was nothing like that! My little part showed up totally reconditioned, sealed in a clean bag, and included a package of dielectric grease! All for a little dinky part!

My car is in really good condition and buying comparable used parts is really difficult. TDS just became my go-to when I need to replace something. This is the place to go for people that are really picky.

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Good stuff, have bought several things from him. Always 100% professional.

I better get some pix of that GTA finished emailed to me also!!
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After a bolt got stuck in the bottom of my hatch pulldown unit I was having problems and Lon helped me figure it out. The Reversing switch needed to be reset with the motor in the proper position was all. I called expecting to buy a part for the unit but one wasn't needed. Lon was very polite and helpful, Glad to have him on these boards and as a sponsor! Thanks again Lon!
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Lon is great
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