Corvette Fever recomendations
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Don't know about your area, but around me, one's gone out of biz, one says yeah, they do lots of different cars, and one I know about and wouldn't take my car to. Plus, unless it's been updated, it's at least a few years old.
Me, I'd rather hear current "news". I've seen threads right here on C4 General asking, "anyone know of a good shop in/around_____?" That's what I'd do.
Me, I'd rather hear current "news". I've seen threads right here on C4 General asking, "anyone know of a good shop in/around_____?" That's what I'd do.
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Good shop & service, but...
Originally Posted by LT4CompYell
Don't know about your area, but around me, one's gone out of biz, one says yeah, they do lots of different cars, and one I know about and wouldn't take my car to. Plus, unless it's been updated, it's at least a few years old.
Me, I'd rather hear current "news". I've seen threads right here on C4 General asking, "anyone know of a good shop in/around_____?" That's what I'd do.
Me, I'd rather hear current "news". I've seen threads right here on C4 General asking, "anyone know of a good shop in/around_____?" That's what I'd do.
Did you notice the shop in (Lorton) VA, Springfield Motorsports??
That is a MUSTANG shop
I know we have had times where the folks in the area have taken Vettes there for Dyno Day's and they CAN order parts for Vettes however, the "Top 100" for Vettes, interesting
http://www.springfieldmotorsport.com/
Originally Posted by Springfield Motorsport Website
Springfield Motorsport, a premier Ford Mustang speciality shop for speed and performance, was opened in July 1994, by Jon Dega. With a degree in automotive science, countless automotive and Ford certifications, and over a decade of practical hands-on experience, Jon recognized the need in Northern Virginia for a high performance Mustang speciality shop. This recognition combined with his passion for speed and never-ending quest for more efficient and greater performance, has made Springfield Motorsport one of the leading Mustang shops in the country.
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From: Whidbey Island Washington
Originally Posted by cedrop
How credible is "Corvette Fever's" recommended repair shops you can trust in the May 06 issue?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
I no longer subscribe to all those rags. Corvette Enthusiast is IMHO the most knowledgable and in tune with Vette reality...some of their staff are members of CF and ACTUALLY own/drive CORVETTES!
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From: sw Ohio
I dont think theres any shops near where I live that CAN work on my Vette. I called a few Chevy dealerships with some questions about fixing my headlights and they pretty much told me they couldnt fix it. I did it myself.
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
"Did you notice the shop in (Lorton) VA, Springfield Motorsports??
That is a MUSTANG shop " 89x2
Yes, I did notice that. First, I called and talked with them and they said, sure, we work on Corvettes but we're mostly a Mustang shop. The guy did say honestly that some guy had work done on his Corvette a couple times, liked it, and wrote him up as a good "Corvette shop". At least the person I talked to didn't try to exaggerate.
Then, I was in the area, cruised the shop(s) [two, because they've got one on each side of the street], and walked inside the work area. Didn't see a single Corvette. Mustangs all over the place, tho. Asked a couple of the "mechanics" and they'd not worked on a Corvette, either.
Total baloney. Talk about a "fever".
That is a MUSTANG shop " 89x2
Yes, I did notice that. First, I called and talked with them and they said, sure, we work on Corvettes but we're mostly a Mustang shop. The guy did say honestly that some guy had work done on his Corvette a couple times, liked it, and wrote him up as a good "Corvette shop". At least the person I talked to didn't try to exaggerate.
Then, I was in the area, cruised the shop(s) [two, because they've got one on each side of the street], and walked inside the work area. Didn't see a single Corvette. Mustangs all over the place, tho. Asked a couple of the "mechanics" and they'd not worked on a Corvette, either.
Total baloney. Talk about a "fever".
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Originally Posted by c4cruiser
The shops that are listed are recommended by readers. The magazine does not check them out.
The Corvette shop I have worked at for many years has received calls from Corvette Fever asking if we would like to donate to their recommendation list.
Melting Slicks
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From: Severna Park MD
Originally Posted by LT4CompYell
"Did you notice the shop in (Lorton) VA, Springfield Motorsports??
That is a MUSTANG shop " 89x2
Yes, I did notice that. First, I called and talked with them and they said, sure, we work on Corvettes but we're mostly a Mustang shop. The guy did say honestly that some guy had work done on his Corvette a couple times, liked it, and wrote him up as a good "Corvette shop". At least the person I talked to didn't try to exaggerate.
Then, I was in the area, cruised the shop(s) [two, because they've got one on each side of the street], and walked inside the work area. Didn't see a single Corvette. Mustangs all over the place, tho. Asked a couple of the "mechanics" and they'd not worked on a Corvette, either.
Total baloney. Talk about a "fever".
That is a MUSTANG shop " 89x2
Yes, I did notice that. First, I called and talked with them and they said, sure, we work on Corvettes but we're mostly a Mustang shop. The guy did say honestly that some guy had work done on his Corvette a couple times, liked it, and wrote him up as a good "Corvette shop". At least the person I talked to didn't try to exaggerate.
Then, I was in the area, cruised the shop(s) [two, because they've got one on each side of the street], and walked inside the work area. Didn't see a single Corvette. Mustangs all over the place, tho. Asked a couple of the "mechanics" and they'd not worked on a Corvette, either.
Total baloney. Talk about a "fever".
I went there for a dyno pull because I couldn't get into John's. They had a Mustang in the dyno room, but the operator pulled it out to run my car. The owner went ballistic telling the guy to get that Mustang back in there and finish it up so he could get paid. The owner chewed out the guy for even scheduling a dyno pull for me. They went ahead with my pull and first two runs it spewed built up carbon out the exhaust and ran numbers less than I expected. The last pull was strong but the probe lost the timing signal a couple times during the pull, by sound it went at least to 6500. I got a quick glance at the peak TQ at 360, didn't see the peak HP number, and because he was in a hurry the guy charted only the two poor runs.
I still paid the normal rate but I guess Corvette money isn't as good as "Daddy's paying" Mustang money. I won't go back.
Melting Slicks
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From: Whidbey Island Washington
Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
Simple paid advertisment.
The Corvette shop I have worked at for many years has received calls from Corvette Fever asking if we would like to donate to their recommendation list.
The Corvette shop I have worked at for many years has received calls from Corvette Fever asking if we would like to donate to their recommendation list.
??Your name to their list OR, $$ to be included on their list?????
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From: Orlando Fl
Out of the ones they have listed for Cent Fla, one is a known rip-off shop. (Corvette masters); hence, not all of them are crediable.
Best idea is to inquire here (in the regional section) before making any major decisions about a shop.
Best idea is to inquire here (in the regional section) before making any major decisions about a shop.
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Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
If you want to be on that list, you have to pay them.
aka advertising.
aka advertising.
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In Kentucky, it's Hunt & Knight Automotive. But recently they announced they're now working on all makes and models, import and domestic.
I only hope they remember their core peeps, though. They've been in business nearly as long as the Vette itself and have an oustanding reputation among Vetteophiles locally and regionally.
I only hope they remember their core peeps, though. They've been in business nearly as long as the Vette itself and have an oustanding reputation among Vetteophiles locally and regionally.