NW Burbs Sy/Ty member / mechanic??

SEL777

One of 101
I am looking for an expierenced mechanic or, Sy/Ty guru in the NW Burbs, Schaumburg, Grayslake area. I am in need of a full tune up and a few misc things. I had my guy look at it but he does not have free time to do the work. I would like to learn by watching / helping someone who knows how to work on these trucks and has access to a computer scan tool. I would even take it a shop if it is recommeded by members here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

SEL777

One of 101
C'on now. Do I have to drop it off at the dealer and pay $309 for a tune up? Any help with this, members? Help a guy out. :tup:
 

GM TURBO

Sell Out
There is always Sound Performance in Schaumburg.

I might have time next weekend if you want to bring it to Naperthrill. My laptop took a dive - but I can borrow one if needed. Buy the stuff and we can get 'r done.
 

typhoonscuba

New member
well if u live in grayslake i could show u some tip on doing a tune-up. i dont have a scan tool or a labtop but i have tuned up my truck about 5 times so i know most of the tricks. but if u want a shop to do it u can go to Performance auto Repair in Lake Villa (847)356-2395. if u talk to Todd tell him Steve Preusser sent u and he will hook u up. he does all my work when i cant figure the problem out. real good guy! or go to sound performance and talk to Ivan. i bought his old typhoon and he can help u out. but dont go to a dealer because i go to Anthony GMC and they look at me like i am crazy when i tell them i own a typhoon. so screw the dealers.
 

SEL777

One of 101
GM TURBO said:
There is always Sound Performance in Schaumburg.

I might have time next weekend if you want to bring it to Naperthrill. My laptop took a dive - but I can borrow one if needed. Buy the stuff and we can get 'r done.

Where are you located in Naperville? What is the zip? Are you free next SAT AM?
 

SEL777

One of 101
typhoonscuba said:
well if u live in grayslake i could show u some tip on doing a tune-up. i dont have a scan tool or a labtop but i have tuned up my truck about 5 times so i know most of the tricks. but if u want a shop to do it u can go to Performance auto Repair in Lake Villa (847)356-2395. if u talk to Todd tell him Steve Preusser sent u and he will hook u up. he does all my work when i cant figure the problem out. real good guy! or go to sound performance and talk to Ivan. i bought his old typhoon and he can help u out. but dont go to a dealer because i go to Anthony GMC and they look at me like i am crazy when i tell them i own a typhoon. so screw the dealers.

Ty-scuba where are you located? When are you free? Do you have the number for Sound Performance in Schaumburg? I checked the name on MSN yellow pages and the phone book w/ Schaumburg area here at work and no luck.
 

GM TURBO

Sell Out
I am off of Rt59 and Ogden (rt34). Zip is 60504 (Aurora) Fox Valley Mall.

Which Saturday do you speak of? This coming up - or the one after Turkeyday? I am out of town this weekend but will be in for Thanksgiving and I don't have anything going on that Saturday.
 

SEL777

One of 101
GM TURBO said:
I am off of Rt59 and Ogden (rt34). Zip is 60504 (Aurora) Fox Valley Mall.

Which Saturday do you speak of? This coming up - or the one after Turkeyday? I am out of town this weekend but will be in for Thanksgiving and I don't have anything going on that Saturday.

Dave thanks. I forgot I am working the weekend after the holiday. I will let you know.
 

SEL777

One of 101
smeagol said:
www.sound-performance.com

Ask for Ivan. Not sure what their schedule is like though.

Thanks. I just called and got a qoute for a full tune up...$649. OUCH. The dealer is closer and less than 1/2 of their price.
 

typhoonscuba

New member
hey SEL777 i live just off grand ave. about a block east of RT. 45. i will be free sunday or during the week. if u want some help with your tune-up give me a call (847)417-0378. i can come to your house or you can come to my house doesnt matter to me. i think ivan it u pretty hard for your tuneup but i dont think u should go to a dealer. if you want some help give me a ring and i will help you out.
 

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
SEL777 said:
smeagol said:
www.sound-performance.com

Ask for Ivan. Not sure what their schedule is like though.

Thanks. I just called and got a qoute for a full tune up...$649. OUCH. The dealer is closer and less than 1/2 of their price.

I wonder if it comes with a free video :rotf:
 

smeagol

Active member
SEL777 said:
smeagol said:
www.sound-performance.com

Ask for Ivan. Not sure what their schedule is like though.

Thanks. I just called and got a qoute for a full tune up...$649. OUCH. The dealer is closer and less than 1/2 of their price.

Didn't know they were charging so much.

I will say this though, a tune up at SP will be done right, with the same parts the Syty.net guys like & recommend. The tune up at the dealer will come with crappy parts like it did stock, and won't last.

I'm curious what SP's tune up included?
 

SEL777

One of 101
smeagol said:
SEL777 said:
smeagol said:
www.sound-performance.com

Ask for Ivan. Not sure what their schedule is like though.

Thanks. I just called and got a qoute for a full tune up...$649. OUCH. The dealer is closer and less than 1/2 of their price.

Didn't know they were charging so much.

I will say this though, a tune up at SP will be done right, with the same parts the Syty.net guys like & recommend. The tune up at the dealer will come with crappy parts like it did stock, and won't last.

I'm curious what SP's tune up included?

I did not ask questions after quote shock. I know they would do good work and put on good parts. The parts might be $150 then, $500 just cause their them? I would not pay $649 for a tune up if I were rich.
 

viperman5

Member
Must have hit preview instead of submit.

Anyways, I store my Ty at my parents in Orland Park. We have a lift and all the tools you will ever need. I was a newbie last year and wanted to learn to do the work myself. I would be more than willing to help but I have a baby so my time is limited. If you are in a hurry, there are tons of posts from folks probably more knowledable than me. We can setup a time if you are interested in getting the truck down to Orland Park.

Jay
 

THEMADTYPH00N

Active member
If you take up GMTURBO's offer I'll drive out to his place when your out there and help too. I'll bring Datamaster too. All you need to bring is parts. I think between Dave and I we're pretty knowledgable.
 

GM TURBO

Sell Out
Yep - Justin can get in the small places - I can tell him how to get out.

Between the two of us - you have one good mechanic :)
 

SEL777

One of 101
Re: NW Burbs Sy/Ty member / mechanic??

Sorry to bring up this old thread. I have been out of action for a while. I PM'd THEMADTYPHOON and GM TURBO to see if I can inlist there help with a data master and a tune up how to.
 
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