04-28-2014, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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Vinny Ten Racing Review
Stopped by Vinny Ten Racing in Lindenhurst, Long Island. I've met Steve, their head mechanic, before this at a Subbie meet. Chatted him up about track days and other DEs. He is a great guy, very open to answering questions and sharing knowledge.
I got a set of hybrid pads from Counterspace Garage and also some Project Mu brake fluid (it's green!) for him to install. First impression I got of the shop was that it was extremely clean and organized. Steve was in the Air Force and he worked on the planes for the AF, and it seems he picked up a few good habits. The install was done quickly and carefully, and I asked him to help me bed the brakes which he had no problems with. He knew a spot near by where it could be done safely. I was in and out of there in an hour and a half. The labor rates were very reasonable too. The only thing I wish they did were alignments. It does require a lot of space so it is understandable. I'll definitely stop back there in the future for anything else I need, and I recommend their shop. |
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04-28-2014, 11:24 PM | #2 |
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i didnt hear very good things about this guy. ive been in the ny/li car scene for a while. apparently a lot of newbs (not saying u r one) go to this guy. they used to joke that they call him vinny ten cause it takes about 10 seconds for him to blow up your car. lol ... brake fluid and pads are one thing (hard to screw that up) but i wouldnt want to find out the hard way on a real task that takes skill/knowledge. just be careful of which shop you choose on important jobs. i wouldnt think of going to him because of all the negativity ive herd about him and his shop.
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04-29-2014, 12:57 AM | #3 | |
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IMO there seems to be a lot of rumors and hear say when it comes to car shops and the tuning community... maybe stemming from beef? I dunno nor do I care. I just think that we should take it on a case by case basis, and based on first party experiences. Thanks for the feedback though, not that I'm slamming you for your post but just saying. FWIW the main reason why I gave VTR my biz is because Steve is a great dude who I have shared several beers with. I met him through a Subaru meet and he still goes to Subaru meets when he gets off work and has even told me to let him know when I do Auto Cross. Again IMO, this is a good way to attract business, whether he intended to or not. |
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as long as the work is good and ur happy i was just adding what i kno
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