Looking for a repair shop in Mass

[jlyv3845]

I'm located in central Massachusetts and need to get the 60k service stuff done (timing belt, water pump, etc.) and have already looked around my area for someone to do it but to no avail. I tried KTR which is the local performance place and they said they don't do timing belts anymore. I was wondering if anyone in here knows of a good private place to get this done since I get awful service at the dealership and know I'll pay an arm and a leg for the job. If anyone has had any experience with a place, your input would be much appreciated. Anywhere in MA really is fine, I'm willing to drive to get good quality/service. Thanks.
-Josh

[Brett0712]

Im in central MA too and the only place I can really think of off the top of my head that does stuff like that, that people like is ESP in Sterling, MA. EuroDesign in Leominster, MA also does stuff like that...

Personally, I take my car to EPL for everything that I cant to myself which is very little.

[sweed]

My car is at ESP in sterling getting turbos swapped and a bunch of other things. I have heard A LOT of good things about them before I took my car their.

[YBLEGL]

I'm located in central Massachusetts and need to get the 60k service stuff done (timing belt, water pump, etc.) and have already looked around my area for someone to do it but to no avail. I tried KTR which is the local performance place and they said they don't do timing belts anymore. I was wondering if anyone in here knows of a good private place to get this done since I get awful service at the dealership and know I'll pay an arm and a leg for the job. If anyone has had any experience with a place, your input would be much appreciated. Anywhere in MA really is fine, I'm willing to drive to get good quality/service. Thanks.
-Josh

If you want I have a few more jobs to do but I can do your car in 2 weeks if you cant wait. I need the car for the weekend I do these on the side at my work since they are so easy.

[S4evr]

i had ESP do my stage 3 upgrade aswell, and they did a good job as far as i am concerned. they did my clutch, and timing belt/water pump at the same time. ESP is good in my book

[RogueStatus]

ESP is awesome,dave and karl are cool shit...but if you want a CHEAP and superb t-belt job,etc go to Glenn at Usher's in Auburn. HIGHLY recommend him. cheap,fast and a really good job. PM me if you want more info

[Dr. Jekyll]

Depending on where you are located there are a ton of good shops, ESP in Sterling MA, Tony's Imported Auto in Manchester, CT and EPL in Stratford, CT.

I've personally dealt with Tony's Imported and EPL and both I highly recommend. I've heard a lot of good things about ESP and they seem very knowledgable, so I wouldn't hesitate using them.

On the other hand I've only heard bad things about EuroDesign. And my few dealings with the owner have been less than professional, to say the least. Stay away.... far away.

[Brett0712]

On the other hand I've only heard bad things about EuroDesign. And my few dealings with the owner have been less than professional, to say the least. Stay away.... far away.

I've heard some horror stories about them too. Thank god I only had them gutting my cats ( I took the DPs out myself).

I can too vouch for EPL. Tony and Dave are great guys and I would rather leave my car in their hands over ANYONE else. They do some GREAT work and have some AWESOME tunes!

[DxC]

If you want I have a few more jobs to do but I can do your car in 2 weeks if you cant wait. I need the car for the weekend I do these on the side at my work since they are so easy.

im going to be doing a friends timing belt soon too, do you have the cam lock bar and crank lock pin i can borrow for a day?

[jlyv3845]

Thanks for all the help guys, all your input is greatly appreciated. All who sparked my interest I sent pm's to. I will definitely give ESP a look since they seem to be very highly qualified. On another note, has anyone ever used KTR in ayer? I live in the town next door and am just curious. I know they do performance modding for audi, porsche, bentley, etc. and I think they are the only GIAC dealer backed by GIAC in Mass (I read that on their site a while ago, correct me if I'm wrong). Just curious, and thanks for all the help.
Josh

[RogueStatus]

i believe KTR doesnt do GIAC anymore (or maybe that was SRS)...what i've heard anyway. plus the KTR performance shut down and they merged with KTR european motorsports or something,shady things happening with them lately. I wouldve recommended them back in the day,but all the guys that did good work left i think. (just relaying what ive heard)

and p.s.- www.enhancedstreetperformance.com is ESP which is 3 seconds from my house that is highly recommended

[JMTx86]

ever hear of hole shot racing? of so get in touch with "turbo mike" he maybe interested in the job and he does grade A work!

[sweed]

ever hear of hole shot racing? of so get in touch with "turbo mike" he maybe interested in the job and he does grade A work!

Is he friends with "Wrench" and "Wheels"?

[JMTx86]

Is he friends with "Wrench" and "Wheels"?

not sure, twin turbo stang, white wrx, Dude knows what he is doing. He was tellen me one of his buds has a imola s4.

[McKennaS4]

im waiting on a quote from esp for my custom exhaust.. anyone here had exhaust work done there? happy with it? sounds clips? ;) and what did you pay? not to thread jack but it seems you already got the info you were looking for. i've also heard great things about esp which is why i am entrusting my baby to them for my exhaust work haha.

[sweed]

i not to thread jack but it seems you already got the info you were looking for.

LOL PWNED!

I might ask Dave at ESP about a custom 3.5" now that you mentioned it!

[sweed]

not sure, twin turbo stang, white wrx, Dude knows what he is doing. He was tellen me one of his buds has a imola s4.

and i was just kidding around, lol

[McKennaS4]

ya im waiting to hear from karl any day now about a dual 2.5".. id like to hear exhausts from some locals to find the muffler/ piping combo i want.

[sweed]

AielloS4 was just replying to be he got a custom at Lou's in Waltham and loves it compared to his old borla... it's in the 2nd page of another exhaust thread on main page. ( exhaust sounds which brand) thats the thread title,<--- EDIT
I want a single 3.5", I think the dual 2.5" will be hanging pretty low.

[kjr7888]

Autobahn Performance!!!

[S4evr]

AielloS4 was just replying to be he got a custom at Lou's in Waltham and loves it compared to his old borla... it's in the 2nd page of another exhaust thread on main page. ( exhaust sounds which brand) thats the thread title,<--- EDIT
I want a single 3.5", I think the dual 2.5" will be hanging pretty low.

i had lou's in waltham do mine as well a while ago. they did a great job, and parts/labor was only $400. only downside was that they dont mandrel bend their pipes so you loose flow in the bends. i have since changed that to improve flow.

[McKennaS4]

thats why im not going to lous... crush bends are teh suck! also my buddy has an exhaust that was done there and goes back monthly to get his hangers rewelded lol their welds are nothing short of shit.

[RogueStatus]

ever hear of hole shot racing? of so get in touch with "turbo mike" he maybe interested in the job and he does grade A work!

haha hole shot racing in worcester, ma? bunch of morons. know a kid named "doof" actually whos in hole shot,then kid with the twin turbo 5.0 mustang with turbos from a john deere tractor. haha bunch of clowns. if they know a kid with an imola s4 next time you talk to them,ask if its luke or dorey,neither of which have them anymore but did at one point.

[OPM]

Over the years I have tried numerous shops BAG used to have a list of most MA/NH shops with feedback. Although there are many decent shops I can recommend from first hand experience, my shop of record is http://www.eastcoasteuropean.com/ Superior quality, profound technical knowledge, great costumer service, fast turnaround and competitive rates – what else can you ask for? Timing belt is too important and I have seen reputable shops make mistakes during its install. A small fuckup can cost you big $$$$. If you call them tell Mark that Steve sent you. The guy whose car has been rusting on their parking lot.

[JMTx86]

haha hole shot racing in worcester, ma? bunch of morons. know a kid named "doof" actually whos in hole shot,then kid with the twin turbo 5.0 mustang with turbos from a john deere tractor. haha bunch of clowns. if they know a kid with an imola s4 next time you talk to them,ask if its luke or dorey,neither of which have them anymore but did at one point.

I cant speak for the whole team but the twin turbo stang put down 498 (just missing 500 hp on stock fueling, as far as i know that one of th best WHP done on stock fueling (leaned it way out never blew). Also made well over 50 pass on the track with his race setup on a stock 5.0 trany @ 700+ whp.

Like i said I can't speak for the whole team but mike is no moron, he builds his own shit and tunes from scratch. I know you can't say the same.

O PS if your going for a crazy fast stage 2+ im stage 2, put your money up and PM me we can make a run.