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Old May 31, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

Performance shop i went to made my car 10x worse..anyone know a good place to take the car that specializes in them other than a car dealer?
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

from what i've learned since i've owned my car, the best place to take your car is your own garage. hit the Tech boards here for any info you need and ask questions. there are tons of people here who know what theyre talking about. people just need to find the confidence to do things their self
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

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people just need to find the confidence to do things their self
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

Originally Posted by chevelle600
from what i've learned since i've owned my car, the best place to take your car is your own garage. hit the Tech boards here for any info you need and ask questions. there are tons of people here who know what theyre talking about. people just need to find the confidence to do things their self
Unfortunately, i'm a girl and don't know much in the way of mechanics. I know how to do maintenance like oil changes..tires..checking fluids..
it doesn't help my trans am isn't stock, most ppl i take it to look at it and not know what to do with it =/ I took it to fonse performance and they've been AWFUL. For being a performance shop and having everything in their possession to rebuild an engine..i'm not sure they know what they're doing. Too bad there isn't someone that specializes in just 3rd gen cars and their nasty temper tantrums..
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

You could learn just like the guys. I think it's awesome when a girl wrenches on her own cars.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

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You could learn just like the guys. I think it's awesome when a girl wrenches on her own cars.
I try..but it's not taking it apart i'm worried about..its putting it back together =P
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

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I try..but it's not taking it apart i'm worried about..its putting it back together =P
invest in a good quality digital camera. that thing has helped me countless times. i'm 19 and i can rip my whole engine bay apart and put it back together with my eyes closed. learning to work on cars is just like learning anything else: repitition and patience.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

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invest in a good quality digital camera. that thing has helped me countless times. i'm 19 and i can rip my whole engine bay apart and put it back together with my eyes closed. learning to work on cars is just like learning anything else: repitition and patience.
my problem..i HAVE to have it back together cause it's my daily driver. I had the book on the car, unfortunately when i had my one car at pepboys for a starter, they stole my book =/
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

Theres a good shop around here thats about an hour from Marlton NJ (if that is your location) Its in Horsham, PA its called Injection Connection. They REALLLY know their crap! Had tons of performance problems with my 3rd gen IROC and I could not figure it out nor could anybody I talked to. Took it to them and they had it diagnosed in a few hours. They are awesome, but an hour is a little far for a shop. They are also a lil pricey, but I guarantee they will fix your car. If all hope is lost, I would check them out. If you didnt take it apart by now haha
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

Originally Posted by camaropower88
Theres a good shop around here thats about an hour from Marlton NJ (if that is your location) Its in Horsham, PA its called Injection Connection. They REALLLY know their crap! Had tons of performance problems with my 3rd gen IROC and I could not figure it out nor could anybody I talked to. Took it to them and they had it diagnosed in a few hours. They are awesome, but an hour is a little far for a shop. They are also a lil pricey, but I guarantee they will fix your car. If all hope is lost, I would check them out. If you didnt take it apart by now haha
Thanks for the advice, i'll have to check them out. This performance shop was about 40 mins from my house..and a total waste of my time and money!
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

never mind, im a dummy lol

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

RAS in queens ny call Anthony (347) 752-3311 they are very good guys they own 3rd gens
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

you might want to ask this same question on njfboa.org if you havent already.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

Originally Posted by Phoenixfire1989
my problem..i HAVE to have it back together cause it's my daily driver....
Phoenix, let me know if you still need help with the car....
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Anyone know a good thirdgen shop?

Originally Posted by pound
you might want to ask this same question on njfboa.org if you havent already.
I just did..some of the guys on there are gonna take a look at it for me. Thanks guys!
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