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  1. 02-12-2012 09:43 PM #1
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    Default Anyone in here from the ATL

    I know there are regional forums, but it seems like this is the only forum that anyone posts on.

    Im moving from close to Auburn to Atlanta for a promotion and I was wondering if anyone in here knows of any good shops besides the dealers. I get my yearly bonus this week, and I want to start making plans to do more work to the car, I would take it to APR, but I'll be moving away from the area, which is a bummer. I was just looking to see if anyone can recommend anything or if anyone even lives in the area
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    Hey GeorgiaB7S4-

    I have been located in Smyrna for the past few yrs. I do most of my own maintenance, but I did take my car to Checkpoint Auto (recommended by a friend). Its basically a two man shop- Ask for Beal Hardy. He did my valve cover gaskets & spark plugs for only $275. Jim Ellis Audi quoted me $550+ for just the valve covers gaskets.

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    1875 Airport Industrial Park Dr.
    Marietta, GA 30060.


    As for performance mods and/or tuning advise specific to our car.... I don't think this is your place (although he worked on my buddies 944 track cars).

    I recommend using the search function on this site, and do what most other do for tuning...spend the extra $$ on shipping from JHM (California). You wont be disappointed with any of their products.
    2004 S4 6MT. JHM Tune. Piggie pipes. FI resonated exhaust, JHM SS, Apikol Rear diff mount, Foregestar F14 18" ET 35, Dynavin Nav unit.

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    good group of guys. they did my timing chain rebuild.

    tell em connor sent you
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    solomotorsports.net

    good group of guys. they did my timing chain rebuild.

    tell em connor sent you
    Connor, did you ever do a write up on your timing chain rebuild? Curious to hear how it went, labor and parts costs, etc


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    Quote Originally Posted by Joey View Post
    Connor, did you ever do a write up on your timing chain rebuild? Curious to hear how it went, labor and parts costs, etc
    yeah i did. its on AZ i still have to get the parts list from the shop and post that up but here it is

    Timing Chain Job Summary ** Pic Heavy**

    you have any other questions let me know. i tried to get everything but you never know
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    *shudders* 9K @ 70k miles. Definitely have my pity bro.

    Got myself an 04 with 40k miles, hope my chains last...
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  8. 02-19-2012 07:08 PM #7
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    ^ start keeping up on your maintenance...
    sedans are like mullets...Business in the front, party in the back
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    hey, thanks for all the help! Im finally here in Atlanta, I decided on living in midtown so she doesnt get driven much. I do need to have it looked at though, shes developed a shutter in the left front caliper (boo) after putting new rotors and pads on. I think its a faulty pin or holder, but it will have to wait!
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    just drive the thing, don't worry about the shudder....
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    ^yeah dont worry about funny noises or vibs....to hell with em XD
    sedans are like mullets...Business in the front, party in the back
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    thanks wes.... glad you want to see me upgrade sooner than later!
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  13. 03-02-2012 01:12 PM #12
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    any time buddy!
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