hey buckeyes!!
Jan 28, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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From: champion ohio
hey buckeyes!!
i am looking for a good corvette mechanic in the ne ohio area ( youngstown,warren,cleveland,solon,hudson , akron) any suggestions?? thanks
Jan 28, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Depending on what you want done you may want to check out Backstreet Performance in Medina.
http://www.backstreetper.com/about.php
Jan 29, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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I have been hearing alot of things about them lately
Jan 29, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Jan 29, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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i was wanting to know of a shop in case there is something i cant tackle in my humble garage where i can go to. corvette conspiracy looks good. anyone have dealings with them ?
Jan 30, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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sinatra vette
i was wanting to know of a shop in case there is something i cant tackle in my humble garage where i can go to. corvette conspiracy looks good. anyone have dealings with them ?
About 3+ years ago they installed 3:42 gears in my A4 '99. They did a great job on this performance mod.
Jan 30, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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1. Medina -
www.backstreetper.com - ask for Rich/Erik
- Mostly LSx series motors
2. Chardon -
www.hutterracing.com - ask for Trevor
- Big into serious race prep, LSx series tuning
3. Mentor -
http://www.corvette-motorsports.com
- Not sure if specialized area
Have had work done (tunes) at the 1st two; probably gonna have some maint (fluids, etc) done at #3 this spring.
Corvette Consiracy has been around for a long time; previous neighbor of ours had work done there in late 70's/80's
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Feb 1, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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From: champion ohio
thanks guys i will definatley check these people out. Is there a big corvette show around ne ohio were alot of these guys come out? just curious.
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Feb 2, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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I believe there is a Corvette show in Northeast Ohio every year. Its either late summer or early fall
Feb 2, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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not sure what year car you have and what you need done.If it is on the '53-'67 cars there is none better to deal with than Pancho Thompson in Kirtland.A great guy to deal with. He is a member here aka Provette67
Feb 2, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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I also jusy noticed that you work at UPS.He is a retired driver
Feb 2, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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From: champion ohio
i have a 64 coupe and a 84. nothing needs done yet, i just wanted some backup if need be. thanks everyone for the response!