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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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I bought a used 03 vert and found that the car had some issues with the tune and the belt drive that after about 10 hrs I gave up on. I got in over my head and ended up taking the car to Geoff at NLP. I found the shop to be clean, professional and very good.

They got the car corrected and it runs awesome. In addition he found about 18 more horespower

These guys are awesome!!
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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I bought a used 03 vert and found that the car had some issues with the tune and the belt drive that after about 10 hrs I gave up on. I got in over my head and ended up taking the car to Geoff at NLP. I found the shop to be clean, professional and very good.

They got the car corrected and it runs awesome. In addition he found about 18 more horespower

These guys are awesome!!
Can't beat that
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Geoff and his guys run a good shop
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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I would not hesitate taking either of my cars there.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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I have used Next Level and the results were good.
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Sounds like you found a place to take your car from now on.
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Geoff and the guys are great. Did a good job on my car. I'd go back!
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no issues, except a small encounter with GT-500

I think he is in a Corvette State of Mind now
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It's always encouraging to hear of someone who really knows their stuff, and is honest to deal with. Now days, that is a little too rare. Even if too far away from my home. Good for you!

Where did he find the extra 18 horsepower?
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on the dyno the tune in the car was weak at best and the car was way too lean, he worked his magic and found the HP and torque hidden away.
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I was really happy with the work they did fior me.
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good to know in case i ever need a backup. jax isn't too far away.
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