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WazzuGrad · 10-11-2020, 09:31 PM

Need some maintenance done to my FRS, Trans/Diff oil, coolant flush and brakes.

Any shop that you guys can recommend besides the dealership?

ArrrBussiere · 10-13-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WazzuGrad

Need some maintenance done to my FRS, Trans/Diff oil, coolant flush and brakes.

Any shop that you guys can recommend besides the dealership?

I used to do a lot of work with Toy Doctor back in my Toyota Dealership Parts Guy days. Super great guys, IIRC Tom is semi-retired from there but Kelley should still be there, I think? They had hired a new guy I wasn't super fond of, Enrique(?), and he had an ego/attitude but I think we had him knocked down a peg or two before I left, hahaha.

Anyways - that's my rec

WazzuGrad · 10-15-2020, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ArrrBussiere

I used to do a lot of work with Toy Doctor back in my Toyota Dealership Parts Guy days. Super great guys, IIRC Tom is semi-retired from there but Kelley should still be there, I think? They had hired a new guy I wasn't super fond of, Enrique(?), and he had an ego/attitude but I think we had him knocked down a peg or two before I left, hahaha.

Anyways - that's my rec

Thanks, i've never heard of them before. Much appreciated

Chen · 10-16-2020, 03:27 AM

Is DIY not an option? Toyota/Subaru has made this car really easy to do things yourself. Plus you’ll save tons

WazzuGrad · 10-18-2020, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chen

Is DIY not an option? Toyota/Subaru has made this car really easy to do things yourself. Plus you’ll save tons

Sure is and might be the way I go, especially with the amount of DIY info out there.

Chen · 10-19-2020, 03:22 PM

@Ultramaroon i can see what you did!

Ultramaroon · 10-19-2020, 03:37 PM

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@Ultramaroon i can see what you did!

I figured. i was afraid that it may have been in poor taste.

How you been livin

Ultramaroon · 10-19-2020, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chen

Is DIY not an option? Toyota/Subaru has made this car really easy to do things yourself. Plus you’ll save tons

☐ not rekt
☑ rekt

Aztec · 10-19-2020, 05:55 PM

I did a trans and diff fluid change myself and used the money that could have been paid to a mechanic to buy a nice low-profile jack and 4 jack stands to own and still come out cheaper.

Also @Ultramaroon @Chen
We gotta get the boys together and grab dinner

Ultramaroon · 10-19-2020, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aztec

I did a trans and diff fluid change myself and used the money that could have been paid to a mechanic to buy a nice low-profile jack and 4 jack stands to own and still come out cheaper.

Also @Ultramaroon @Chen
We gotta get the boys together and grab dinner

I'd have to clean off the moss first.

jeepmor · 09-02-2021, 11:38 PM

Thread revival, but sharing good shops in the Metro West area I've encountered.

Advance Automotive in Tualatin
Total Upgrade Automotive in Hillsboro
Clays in Hillsboro, but recommend OEM service work only, no upgrades.

Total Upgrade, formerly Transmissions Unlimited is a young man running the business after dad took a back seat or retired. Buddy with a CTS-V Caddy recommended the shop.

I had them put on my HKS SC, Centric rotors, hawk pads and stainless lines. As well as my Southbend Clutch, Bob W recommended cerakoted bearing retainer, verus clutch fork and OEM subi flywheel. If you want non-standard upgrade type of work where you supply the parts, this is a great shop for that.

They're quickly becoming my go to shop as I opt not to do these things myself. Not a tune shop BTW, my HKS was roll in and roll out with their flash tablet provided kit. They've started doing different services to keep their income rolling in and added detailing package offerings. I added this to my HKS install. They did a nice job, but it was rushed a bit. That said, the mechanic working on my car had to tend a sick kid a day and lost time. They just needed the windows cleaner.

I'm working with Total Upgrade for new motor mounts and rear bushing upgrades to get rid of all the wheel hop issues the SC and much stiffer clutch provided. Likely get that done next week if the last parts show up.

Torque Solution motor mounts, rear subframe adder kit, diff mount bushing adder and one more bushing swap set managing diff torque flop in axis with driveline rotation. It'll be the first time the labor is more than the parts.

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