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Old May 29, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Chicagoland Mechanic shop recommendations requested...

Need recommendation for a good install shop in Chicagoland, I'd prefer a well liked import mechanic/shop.

Dealer won't install my Fidanza clutch and flywheel kit.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Not sure if they around but if Benson is still there then its the place you want.

Garage KWAI
553 Arthur Ave.
Arlington Heights IL 60005
847-259-6960

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GRD
http://www.grdperformance.com/
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Old May 29, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Garage KWAI rocks!! at least they used to back in the day. I kinda doubt Benson still works there but feel free to prove me wrong.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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^ Thought Benson was the owner.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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So this Garage KWAI does a good job but only if Benson works there? :P

I'll assume this a fairly clean reputable place?

I'm willing to pay a premium for premium service, a proper job is worth everything to me. Labor far exceeds price on a clutch/flywheel job in any case.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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GRD has tons of experience on that specific application. www.grdperformance.com, tell them I sent you and you'll be taken care of.
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Old May 29, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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As of 2 weeks ago, Benson still works at GK. He is not the only one you can trust. They are all pretty good guys. Got my headers, intake, and suspension done there, problem free.

OT, MrChad, werent you the guy I met up with a couple years ago in Orland Park?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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my bad, i just been out of the loop for a really long time.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by UNCTYPE-S
As of 2 weeks ago, Benson still works at GK. He is not the only one you can trust. They are all pretty good guys. Got my headers, intake, and suspension done there, problem free.

OT, MrChad, werent you the guy I met up with a couple years ago in Orland Park?
was it a TSX meet? I'm usually the guy at them with a Red Accord coupe, but the wife has an '04 TSX
<------------- her's.


Anyone have anything to say about 359 Garage in Romeoville. I guy near my office at the local NTB with a clean Turbo Si recommended them and they look very legit for all kinds of service being an ASE Napa cert. shop.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Oh. nevermind then. I thought you used to own an 03 Anthracite CLS.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Try One6 Motorsports in Arlington Heights(I think). There customer service is awesome, and I havent even bought anything from them. I just went there to ask questions and they were really cool. Ive also seen some really nice cars with there stickers on..... Im gonna get my BBK installed there
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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garage kwai is more of a honda shop and has done alot of work on a CL that i have seen running around.

thats all i can say.
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by swift22
garage kwai is more of a honda shop and has done alot of work on a CL that i have seen running around.

thats all i can say.

Benson from Garage kwai installed my S/C last year and did a great job and he also tuned 02AV6 (serge) S/C intercooled accord

Dyno
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 01:52 AM
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One6 Motorsport in Elk Grove (formerly Des Plaines). For EG/EK Civics/CRXs, Factory 5 is a nationwide-known tuner shop.
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