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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Need a reputable/affordable shop

I thought I posted this earlier this week in another forum, but I couldn't find it, so here goes again...

I have a 3rd Gen (94) that needs some work. I am in Dallas and don't know who I should be taking my car to. It is leaking oil, and the last time I took it to the dealer I was told that the compression was almost down to 30% in the front rotor. It has 80K miles, so I am assuming I will need the core replaced. Does anyone know a good place that won't rip me off and will do good work? I don't know how much I should expect to pay, so any information there would be appreciated.

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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Gotham Racing....Also Clint pm me your ##
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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if the copression was down to 30% it would not idle. If you go to the dealer bring your own KY.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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I heard Gotham was booked for months in advance.. is that true?
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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For the most part it is for engines mostly i think. Shop rate is a lil high it $95 a hr i believe. Jus his best thing to do would be to call. OR try our new shop~~~!!! Circuitworx!!hahaha
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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I think Gotham would get you in. www.gothamracing.com

One issue on cost is that the price of remanufactured motors has gone thru the roof. A few years back you could get a reman for like $1600-1800 now it's almost double that. I forget exactly but I was shocked when Steve told me what they were now.
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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BDC Motorsports is another alternative. Brian has a great reputation. He's on the forum.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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I can do the job. Shoot me a PM.

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