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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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just had my A.R. headers installed at ctcorvette , and need to tell all that steve is a great guy and excellent mechanic who cares enough to be very careful and thorough. no one should have doubts about going to him for quality work done RIGHT. thanks steve, for an informative afternoon. count on my return for more mods and maintenance items ....dave
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steve has been helpfull in every question ive asked him

wish he was a bit clocer I'd make the trip
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NAVY08
steve has been helpfull in every question ive asked him

wish he was a bit clocer I'd make the trip


I am 2 hours beyond you
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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just had my A.R. headers installed at ctcorvette , and need to tell all that steve is a great guy and excellent mechanic who cares enough to be very careful and thorough. no one should have doubts about going to him for quality work done RIGHT. thanks steve, for an informative afternoon. count on my return for more mods and maintenance items ....dave
Did he use a ladder?
He's the only mechanic I've seen do that
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Did he use a ladder?
He's the only mechanic I've seen do that
sure did. i suggested it!
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Wish he made house calls.

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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NYC Vette
Did he use a ladder?
He's the only mechanic I've seen do that
Shermon, we talked about my keeping my install tactics quiet , I'll admit, it makes quick work when keeping the starter wires away from the header while going through the pass side instead of dropping/raising the lift

Dave, nice meeting you, first MSG car I've had in the shop

here's some pics of the mods, American Racing headers/catted X pipe, Z06 titanium exhaust, Elite Engineering 'abs of aluminum'
3rd set of AR headers this month, consistent quality/fitment/Made in USA
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Wish he made house calls.



I have heard great things about him.
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Originally Posted by bikesmith
just had my A.R. headers installed at ctcorvette , and need to tell all that steve is a great guy and excellent mechanic who cares enough to be very careful and thorough. no one should have doubts about going to him for quality work done RIGHT. thanks steve, for an informative afternoon. count on my return for more mods and maintenance items ....dave
How much HP/Torq. did you gain? Glad the Install went well. Best of luck
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I can't wait to meet Steve. I go to CT often as that's where I'm from. It's great to have the right mechanic / Vette specialist.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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wish he was closer so i could pay a visit.
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These are the headers I am 90% sure I am going with.. Did he do a before and after dyno run? Would love to see how much it picked up in the mid range.
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Originally Posted by Steve@CTCorvette
here's some pics of the mods, American Racing headers/catted X pipe, Z06 titanium exhaust, Elite Engineering 'abs of aluminum'
3rd set of AR headers this month, consistent quality/fitment/Made in USA
wheres the ladder with you on it?
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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That's a great exhaust setup... I'm sure it sound good when you romp on it. Esp going from all stock to LT's and Ti's.
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good to see another happy Steve@CTCorvette customer. Seems like he really takes the time to do it right.

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Ikester
wheres the ladder with you on it?
Must be a carry over deal from the Air Force, I was climbing on A-10s a dozen times a day, it's a tough habit to break
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