Can someone recommend a good mechanic/tune shop in the DC metro area?(not baltimore)

dmhenderson · 06-07-2012, 02:43 PM

About to buy HFCs and headers and looking for a place to do the install + tune.

Dealership (ha ha) quoted me $1300 for the install alone so yeah after I got done laughing, I figured I'd ask around.

eastwest2300 · 06-07-2012, 11:53 PM

$1300?!?!

b1adesofcha0s · 06-08-2012, 01:04 PM

I don't think that's too unreasonable a price. I've heard the header install takes like 10-12 hrs from a shop. That's the main reason I didn't buy headers was because of the high install cost.

chris410 · 06-08-2012, 01:21 PM

I've dealt with Fries Garage, they are in Manassas. Tell them Chris with the GT500 sent you.

Fries Garage (703) 368-7776 9819 Cockrell Rd, Manassas, VA 20110

Tell them what you want and ask for a quote, they are very honest and up front.

Good luck!

eastwest2300 · 06-08-2012, 01:37 PM

10 to 12 hours for headers install? holy cow...

Adam@AAMComp · 06-08-2012, 04:51 PM

We can handle it here. 5-6 hrs labor. Gimme a buzz if you would like to schedule an appointment.

-Adam

tonybui · 06-08-2012, 05:29 PM

Interested in mobile mechanics?

b1adesofcha0s · 06-09-2012, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam@AAMComp

We can handle it here. 5-6 hrs labor. Gimme a buzz if you would like to schedule an appointment.

-Adam

Hmm really? I remember when I was looking into them that people were saying it was a 10-12 hr install, which is the main reason I stayed away. Maybe that was for a self-install time. I do apologize if I was wrong about that, but it's great if AAM can do it in half that time

RandyD · 06-09-2012, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam@AAMComp

We can handle it here. 5-6 hrs labor. Gimme a buzz if you would like to schedule an appointment.

-Adam

came here to recommend this

Adam@AAMComp · 06-11-2012, 10:09 AM

I believe we can do it in less to be honest

. I will ask David our technician. The book might call for 10 which is absurd as we can take out a motor in less time.

Thanks Randy

Give me a ring if you need to schedule any appointments whether it is from upgrades or even basic service.

-Adam

2theextreme · 06-11-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam@AAMComp

I believe we can do it in less to be honest

. I will ask David our technician. The book might call for 10 which is absurd as we can take out a motor in less time.

Thanks Randy

Give me a ring if you need to schedule any appointments whether it is from upgrades or even basic service.

-Adam

I had AAM install my headers a few years back. They completed it same day by early afternoon.

Adam@AAMComp · 06-11-2012, 11:23 AM

Sorry I was wrong 3 hours labor.

-Adam

shadoquad · 06-11-2012, 11:59 AM

Dealer costs are always higher.

MightyBobo · 06-13-2012, 02:20 PM

A lift makes HFC installs an easy thing.

06-07-2012, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Can someone recommend a good mechanic/tune shop in the DC metro area?(not baltimore) About to buy HFCs and headers and looking for a place to do the install + tune. Dealership (ha ha) quoted me $1300 for the install alone so yeah after I got done laughing, I figured I'd ask around.

06-07-2012, 11:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	$1300?!?! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

06-08-2012, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I don't think that's too unreasonable a price. I've heard the header install takes like 10-12 hrs from a shop. That's the main reason I didn't buy headers was because of the high install cost. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-08-2012, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 16	I've dealt with Fries Garage, they are in Manassas. Tell them Chris with the GT500 sent you. Fries Garage (703) 368-7776 9819 Cockrell Rd, Manassas, VA 20110 Tell them what you want and ask for a quote, they are very honest and up front. Good luck! __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

06-08-2012, 01:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	10 to 12 hours for headers install? holy cow... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

06-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Adam@AAMComp Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 183 Drives: 09 GT-R Rep Power: 13	We can handle it here. 5-6 hrs labor. Gimme a buzz if you would like to schedule an appointment. -Adam __________________ Adam Correia AAM Competition AdamC@AAMCompetition.com AAM Competition Stage I Power Package

06-08-2012, 05:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Interested in mobile mechanics? __________________ Evo-R CF fang \| CF Mirror covers \| 20/25 H&R spacers \| RE-11 \| TopSpeed exhaust + y-pipe \| Stillen HFC \| Carbon Fiber Amuse rear bumper + Amuse Spoiler \| PWJDM

06-11-2012, 10:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Adam@AAMComp Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 183 Drives: 09 GT-R Rep Power: 13	I believe we can do it in less to be honest . I will ask David our technician. The book might call for 10 which is absurd as we can take out a motor in less time. Thanks Randy Give me a ring if you need to schedule any appointments whether it is from upgrades or even basic service. -Adam __________________ Adam Correia AAM Competition AdamC@AAMCompetition.com AAM Competition Stage I Power Package

06-11-2012, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Adam@AAMComp Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 183 Drives: 09 GT-R Rep Power: 13	Sorry I was wrong 3 hours labor. -Adam __________________ Adam Correia AAM Competition AdamC@AAMCompetition.com AAM Competition Stage I Power Package

06-11-2012, 11:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Dealer costs are always higher.

06-13-2012, 02:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	A lift makes HFC installs an easy thing. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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