06-07-2012, 03:35 PM | #1 |
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Anyone know a trusted shop?
Hello, and fine day to you all.
I've owned only two performance cars so far. A 2008 Evo and now the Subaru. I love the subaru, but I really want to do some simple mods to it. I know i can change the intake easily enough, but I'd like to do an overpipe and back exaust at some point. I guess my question is: How hard would it be for a novice to change the exaust? I have limited equipment at my disposal and only a few jacks. If its too much of a bother does anyone know a trusted shop in MA, NH, ME (and even CT if they are really good)? I'm willing to make a 1-2 day trip out of it and stay in a hotel if needed to get the exaust / tune done. Obviously there is no tunes yet, and I'd like to do everything in one go. So any recemendations? Thanks! |
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A few places to try:
Ballistic Motorsports in Bow, NH - ask for Scott http://www.ballisticmotorsports.org/ Kaizen Tuning in Acton, MA - haven't dealt with them personally but I've heard nothing but good things http://www.kaizentuning.com/ Wicked Innovation in West Kingston, RI - Matt Miner is a Subaru wizard http://www.wickedinnovation.net/
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06-07-2012, 05:06 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Turbo, always helpful!
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Exhaust is extremely easy, just a few sockets and ramps. It's always more fun to work on your car yourself. You learn so much about it.
Regardless, Scotty B at Ballistics is awesome. |
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Sorry, yeah, what davisk6 said. You can definitely do an exhaust yourself with just a few tools.
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If its just ramps then I'm sure I can figure it out myself with other DIY on the subject. I'm a quick study
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http://www.dentsport.com/
DSG is a good shop. They did the finishing touches on my S15 SR20 swap. They are knowledgeable and professional. |
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Ohh I never heard any of those negative stories... good to know though, thanks for the heads up
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Second'd on Ballistic; Scott's done plenty of work on my tC (Tein suspension, Defi gauge cluster) and he gets to do work on my FR-S... as soon as the parts arrive.
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I can +1 Scott at Kaizen above, I took mine to him for the baseline dyno, and ordered my wheels and exhaust from him which will hopefully be here next month. Awesome bunch of guys!
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Me too! I'd be up for setting up a meet at Kaizen.
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Kaizen tuning is top notch! When I had my evo x I used to go to their events and meets! I'll have to go show them my BRZ now
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