Good speed shop in Atlanta? [Archive]

Chemwarrior

03-03-2008, 08:16 AM

I might be bringing my Evo down from Tennessee to Atlanta and was wondering where there is a good speed shop in the Atlanta area? Thanks.

em1toevo

03-03-2008, 01:41 PM

You will hear various things, but overall Dyno4mance and Forged Performance seem to be very good. I had my car tuned at Dyno4mance, and Andrew did a great job.

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-03-2008, 09:38 PM

Yes, those are the only 2 shops to take your car to around this area. What all will you be having done?

em1toevo

03-03-2008, 09:44 PM

I'm just curious...aren't there any decent shops in Tennessee? I know the Atlanta shops are good, but that is a pretty long drive.

Chemwarrior

03-04-2008, 08:17 AM

I might be turning in my rental car and drive my Evo while I am stationed in Atlanta and was just wondering where to take my car in case I need something done to it. I normally do all repairs and maintenance myself but since I won't have all my tools with me I can't turn as many wrenches I normally would.

Chemwarrior

03-04-2008, 08:18 AM

What about 4GPerformance? Are they any good?

Meredith

03-04-2008, 09:02 AM

Topspeed.....

TripperFx3

03-04-2008, 12:55 PM

Both Topspeed and Dyno4mance have somewhat lacked in their customer service lately. I don't know too much about 4gperformance. Forged Performance seems to be the best shop around lately.

Chemwarrior

03-04-2008, 03:50 PM

Sounds good. Hopefully nothing will happen that will require their attention but it's always good to have someone identified just in case. I will definitely be bringing my Evo down this upcoming weekend so the next meet I will have my car there.

Alex

03-04-2008, 11:02 PM

Not sure on the evo side of things, but for Subaru TopSpeed is our resident shop.

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-05-2008, 02:54 AM

TopSpeed has probably one of the worst reputations in the southeast in the Evo community. Their customer service is below par and their tunes suck for Evo's. I really hope they are better with Subbies. There are many shops I would take my car before I ever return to TopSpeed.

Chemwarrior

03-12-2008, 06:53 PM

I e-mailed Forged Performance since I saw on their website that they have the LC-1 for the best price that I've seen around and asked them how much it would cost to have them install. They told me $200 and to call them up to make sure they have one available before I drive over there. I'm trying to set up an appointment for this weekend for them to install it since I don't have my tools here. I also ordered a dual gauge steering column from evomoto. It should be here on Friday. I can't wait.

em1toevo

03-12-2008, 08:48 PM

Nice! Don't worry, Forged will take care of you.

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-13-2008, 12:08 AM

Nice man. They will definitely take care of you. Tell Sharif your a friend of mine and ask him if you can take a look at my car ;) It looks nice and sexi with no motor right now...

TripperFx3

03-13-2008, 12:46 AM

Nice man. They will definitely take care of you. Tell Sharif your a friend of mine and ask him if you can take a look at my car ;) It looks nice and sexi with no motor right now...

lol The front end sit really high doesn't it? Like a dog in heat!

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-13-2008, 12:49 AM

lol something like that, but it still looks sexy. On a side note, I just put on JDM rear tail lights and just ordered JDM side markers. Hate me now?

Xpsi

03-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Ryan is a balller. Thats what I learned in this thread. lol Your car is going to look pimp.

em1toevo

03-13-2008, 11:30 AM

Ryan is a balller. Thats what I learned in this thread. lol Your car is going to look pimp.

Jr speaks tha truth!

Chemwarrior

03-13-2008, 12:40 PM

I got an appointment for 10am Saturday to have the LC-1 installed. According to UPS I should have my double column gauge pod holder on Friday so I should be good to go. Stupid me though forgot my tactrix cable at home in Tennessee. I'll probably just have my wife mail it to me.

Chemwarrior

03-17-2008, 12:40 PM

Well I had the Innovate LC-1 installed Saturday by Forged Performance. Dylan worked on my car which I approved of because he is a fellow Evo owner. Their work was excellent. I saw your car, Ryan. I like the wheels on it. They had their shop Evo next to it. Their's is also without an engine so it also has the nose up in the air look. Apparently they had Rob Fuller (Robispec) there on Friday night working on a 350s suspension. The only problems I had was they forgot to give me the CD that comes with the system and they didn't show me where the serial port is located to plug into my laptop. I'm going there this afternoon to pick it up though so it's all good. I will definitely go to them if I need any work done.

em1toevo

03-17-2008, 01:14 PM

I'm glad that Dylan took care of you. If you liked Ryan's wheels, wait til you get a look at whats going under the hood! Also, I posted a similar thread in the suspension section about Rob coming to Atl.

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-17-2008, 11:21 PM

:lol: 2threads mentioning the same topics and same side notes, lol.

riCh4G63

03-18-2008, 06:03 PM

Chemwarrior

03-18-2008, 06:24 PM

I have a tactrix cable if you need to use it just let me know!

Thanks for the offer, but I had my wife mail me mine. It got here yesterday so I'm good to go.

keevo54

03-18-2008, 10:00 PM

So where did everyone get there clutch installed?

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-18-2008, 10:07 PM

topspeed actually, lol. But Forged is doing my new one.

em1toevo

03-19-2008, 01:32 AM

Still rolling on the stock clutch at 31k miles.

keevo54

03-21-2008, 01:05 PM

Topspeed wants $720 to do the clutch on my IX lol. Anyone have good experiences with a more reasonably priced shop for clutch install?

TripperFx3

03-21-2008, 02:34 PM

Topspeed wants $720 to do the clutch on my IX lol. Anyone have good experiences with a more reasonably priced shop for clutch install?
Does that include the clutch? I haven't heard of people paying more than 1k w/ clutch (ACT HDSS) out of topspeed. I think they are trying to rip you off. You can try Forged. I don't know how much they charge. Ryan should be able to tell you.

keevo54

03-21-2008, 03:01 PM

Does that include the clutch? I haven't heard of people paying more than 1k w/ clutch (ACT HDSS) out of topspeed. I think they are trying to rip you off. You can try Forged. I don't know how much they charge. Ryan should be able to tell you.

If I buy the clutch from them they want $525 for the ACT HDSS and 640 for the install

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-21-2008, 03:13 PM

If I buy the clutch from them they want $525 for the ACT HDSS and 640 for the install

Are you talking about Forged or Topspeed? Just a little point, a clutch install is usually a 6-8 hour job on our cars. I may be able to talk to Sharif and get the install for $600 for you, but I dont know many shops that can do it for less than that, and ya, the cost of the clutch is never cheap. If you want to feel better about your situation just imagine Im paying $2300 just for my clutch, this doesnt include install either...

Get back to me on whether or not you want Forged to do it for you, as said before I can ask Sharif if he can do it for $600, but I honestly think $640 is not a bad quote.

alg626

03-21-2008, 03:43 PM

I ended up letting Batlground do mine, for 570.00, i've heard bad things from people about them but they did fine on the clutch and tuned my brothers Prelude which is also doing fine.

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-21-2008, 03:50 PM

I believe they opinions are based on the Evo's they do, or at least thats what Ive heard. I think they are supposed to be a fairly credible shop, and most shops can do a clutch without messing it up ;) I personally dont know much about them though. Alan, are you coming for sure to the meet?

alg626

03-21-2008, 04:06 PM

yeah, i will be there since i'm having to take care of Ed. lol

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-21-2008, 04:10 PM

lol gotta love it.

em1toevo

03-21-2008, 04:30 PM

I'm hoping that my stock clutch will handle what I am putting down for a while.

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-21-2008, 04:32 PM

it should, once you get cams you may need a new one though.

TripperFx3

03-21-2008, 07:49 PM

I'm hoping that my stock clutch will handle what I am putting down for a while.

I got 50k on the nose out of mine with basically the same mods as you Brett.

Also I think I paid around 1100 or so for my clutch and install, but they also had to do my oil pan gasket and fix a oil line on the turbo along with a boost leak, so I think that bill in total came to around 1450. That was from a local shop.

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-21-2008, 08:27 PM

good thing you got that act with all the new mods your getting ;)

keevo54

03-21-2008, 08:51 PM

No worries about asking Forged. All the numbers I quoted were from Topspeed. I am gonna give Dyno4mance a call tomorrow.
I can get the Act clutch + streetlight flywheel for 739 online :). I asked if Topspeed would price match or come close and they took 4 dollas off the clutch and was told the streetlight flywheel is backordered. They wanted 529 for clutch and 329 for flywheel

em1toevo

03-21-2008, 09:25 PM

Isn't the stock flywheel sufficient for mild power applications?

BlewByYouEvoVIII

03-22-2008, 01:20 AM

eww..., well Ive never been a big fan of TopSpeed but I remember Dyno4mance being more expensive than TopSpeed. You also have to take in account that your going to spend a tank of gas getting up there and back. Ill ask Sharif tomorow what he charges for clutch install. Ill let you know. BTW were you coming to the meet tomorow?