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Old Aug 1, 2006, 08:47 AM
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Where do you go to get your mods done

I was just wondering where most people go to have performance parts installed on your evo. Do you go to a private professional, Mitsubishi dealership, or do you do it yourself. Just looking for some feedback, thanks.
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The dealership definitely.
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my dealer really loves it when i go there and tell them to put on my test pipe...

i go to this lil mom and pop shop that specializes in domestics haha.
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I take to the dealership and watch then void every warranty possible.....My friend and I will do the bolt on stuff....anything major and tunes...I will leave it up to a professional
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Wait, void warranty? My dealer said that as long as I let them install everything for $100/hr, then they will take care of me. Is my warranty voided? =(
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You guys are horrible. I take mine to the Honda dealer
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On a serious note I have had a stroker installed by my dealer, and a clutch.... but I usually goto my garage to get my mods done

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Wait, void warranty? My dealer said that as long as I let them install everything for $100/hr, then they will take care of me. Is my warranty voided? =(
War if hasn't voided your warranty yet, they did when they saw your car on the cover!

ajones, if you plan on modding and want to try and hide that from , get to know some mechanically enclined friends or a nice shop.
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Anthing that is not internal motor i do myself its very easy to change parts and get to them you just need the right set of tools.
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My cams and clutch were done by Andy at Outlaw Motorsports in Ohio. Header, turbo, O2 housing and intercooler I had help from a friend. Everything else was done by me.
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Can anyone reccomend a good garage or mechanic in or around NYC.
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Yeah I did 90% of my own work, I am not paying someone $60 an hour when they will probably screw it up anyway. I just dont like to do internal stuff too much and my clutch was installed by a friend of my brothers in PA who does almost nothing but DSM work.
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My garage and Buschur racing are the only 2 places I trust.



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