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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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Hey all -

I am picking up my MCS tomorrow, and would like to order several parts from Randy in the near future (including chip, intake, pulley, etc.)

Can anyone recommend a shop someone in the NYC/Long Island area to perform all my installs?
Thanks a million!

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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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Not to rain on Randy's parade, but since you are in LI, it would be WELL worth your mileage to go to Philly at have Eric @ Helix do the work. You'd save on shipping and Eric really is the east coast man when it comes to the kind of mods you're talking about. His work is top notch and when you see the giant pile of stock pulleys just inside his bay, you'll know that you've come to the right place. The intake you could do yourself, but the pulley needs a special tool (right guys?) and MCS owners have driven all the way down from Toronto just to have him put the pulley on.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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Rob,

A good way to help get past the break in period would be a drive down to Helix in Philly, Eric can supply and install all your parts, wouldn't you rather spend money on petrol than shipping?

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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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Kim = Mindreader

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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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Great suggestions gang, thanks.
That probably makes more sense, I could drive out to Philly for the day and have them do all the upgrades in one shot!

Can someone post the information for Eric/Helix?
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 06:56 AM
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http://www.helix13.com
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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Rob, excuse my lack of manners........

Congratulations on your brand new MCS

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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 07:05 AM
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Go to Helix. Eric and Chris know there stuff. If you do not want to make the drive I know a shop in Deer Park that can do all sorts of work. But I am pretty sure he has not done the pulley yet.

I need to get back down to Helix to make my Mini Faster.
 
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