NY/NJ/DE/Eastern PA area mechanic

[Chiketkd]

Our SVX Network member TomsSVX is a college student and an excellent SVX mechanic! He lives in Beach Haven, NJ, charges a rate of $40/hr and offers flat rates on some jobs (e.g. 5 spd swaps). Great guy who's work is even better! :cool:

I've used him to replace my timing belt and my front engine seals, as well as replace my front transmission diff and install performance camshafts!

To get in touch with Tom send him a private message.

-Chike

[n00b on demand]

I can vouche for Tom's great work too. He has helped me out with my car alot of times. Anddddd I might be needing you again with this current problem I have :rolleyes: :D .

[TomsSVX]

Cool... didn't even know this thread was in existance... Anyway I do have some jobs already scheduled so please take note of them before asking about work

1/3/06 4.44 swap for te1221
1/8/06 5mt swap for shotgunslade


Thnx for listing this and thnx for the feedback guys.... Tom... I will see you on Saturday
*edit: PowerOnDemand's car is complete and running fine

Tom

[TomsSVX]

Just a bump and edit to the schedual

Tom

[Tim]

Tom definitely is very honest and knowledgeable with what he's doing.

My tranny swap is delayed again because Tom found remnants of bearing shavings at the bottom of the transmission pan large enough to have a concern. Instead of just throwing it in he advised me that we probably should hold off on it until I switched the transmissions with another one (it was still under warranty since it was less than a month old).

Luckily he called me before I came to bring any random stuff I had (my wheel bearings, hub tamer, Mychailo springs, all the struts and suspension goodies) to work on in case there was time left over.

Since we didn't get to do the transmission swap, we lowered my car and he installed one of the two wheel bearings i needed installed.

Ironically after installing my new rear suspension components the car is actually higher than it originally was due to a saggy suspension.

Great work Tom I have the new tranny so we will try again :)...

Stage 2v2 here we come (eventually haha)

[shotgunslade]

Just took delivery of my new Tomstock Stage 3 v 2 SVX. Tom worked with me to identify components required, pointed out sources, and then did the install. Project included Group N motor mounts, adjustable fpr, Waldbro fuel pump, Delta cams, and WRX 5MT. Work was completed in a week for a very reasonable fee. Along the way, Tom identified a hairline crack in my radiator, then sourced and installed a new one, without missing a step. He even arranged to sell my discarded 4EAT, taking some of the sting out of the project. Work was very professionally done. Great service. If you want a 5MT and dont have either the personal or tool resources to take on the task, this is the way to go.

By the way, its a f**king beast. :D :D :D :cool:

[TomsSVX]

I hope you like it as much as I do. Let me know if you wanna stop in and have me adjust your rear konis. It is a pretty simple task and you do not need to take it out of the car.

Tom

[TomsSVX]

Ok now that I have most of my stuff settled and my final porject planned for this saturday, I can get back to normal. I figured I would throw some info out there for anyone interested.

Auto trans replacement $400 plus parts(1day)
-Replacement of stock transmission with one of the same gear ratio.
-Replacement of transmission pan gasket and internal filter.
-Refill of transmission and front differential with fluids of your choice

Auto Trans upgrade- $500 plus parts(1day)
-Replacement of auto trans with one of a different gear ratio (4.11/4.44)
-Rear differential swap(swapping the LSD carrier from SVX diff to matching gear ratio)
-Replacement of transmission pan gasket and internal filter.
-Refill of transmission and front differential with fluids of your choice

5/6 speed swap $2000-$2100*-$2300** plus parts(1 week)
-Replacement of auto for 5/6 speed manual transmission
-Custom built Cradle style Crossmember
-Shift linkage extension
-Pedal box retro-fit
-Wiring to use reverse lights and neutral safety switch on clutch pedal.
* this is for transmissions besides that of the WRX that need to have the rear differential gear ratio changed.
** this is for the Sti 6 speed transmission in which the owner would like to convert to the R180 rear differential and axles.

I also do most any maintenance of SVXes. This is $40 per hour. Things like timing belt/cam seals/oil pump seals/ water pump/thermostat replacement can all be consolodated into one job. I can also replace your wheels bearings that are screaming at you:)

If you would like to know more or contact me about your car, feel free to pm me anytime and I will respond as soon as possible

Tom

[AvPPoW]

Another voucher for a great mechanic who works his ass off to please his clients. After seeing Tim's car this weekend I am once again impressed by the quality work and quick turnaround. I've watched him come through time and time again and he's always sure to get the job done. Great work Tom, keep it up!

[n00b on demand]

Another voucher for a great mechanic who works his ass off to please his clients. After seeing Tim's car this weekend I am once again impressed by the quality work and quick turnaround. I've watched him come through time and time again and he's always sure to get the job done. Great work Tom, keep it up!

Couldnt have said it better myself. Tom will come through for anyone in their time of need....he has definitley helped me out quite a bit..especially by letting his dog not kill me. :D

[TomsSVX]

Thnx guys. Hey Tom congrats on the sale. Just let me know when u want to come down for the reseal. Also let me know when you want me to build you a new one:D BTW send me a PM i have got some good info for ya

Tom

[n00b on demand]

Thnx guys. Hey Tom congrats on the sale. Just let me know when u want to come down for the reseal. Also let me know when you want me to build you a new one:D BTW send me a PM i have got some good info for ya

Tom


Sale isn't definite yet so im not getting my hopes up or anything. You know what happened last time when i was supposed to swap cars with that guy with the RS and then he pulled out to get an audi or whatever :rolleyes: . But yeah whats this good info? Ill PM you now.

[n00b on demand]

by the way i have this coming saturday off so i could swing by in the morning for the reseal....i also have thursdays off as well...just thought i would throw that in considering that you probably have school and all.

[TomsSVX]

This upcomming week is no good. The following should work. Take off not this upcomming Sat but the next.

Tom

[Tim]

....he has definitley helped me out quite a bit..especially by letting his dog not kill me. :D

Oh man that happened to me too! I thought I was going to get eaten!

And yes the professionalism expressed by Tom is second to none. Everytime he took a break he took the time to call me and let me know of the progress.

He also let me know of things I should take care of in the future and pointed out that my transmission mount was broken, which was the reason for my thudding into reverse.

I really enjoy driving my car now that pretty much all the problems are taken care of with the exception of my lower rear strut seating, which I will replace. I honestly hate taking my car to people to get worked on but currently is one of like 2 other people that I trust touching my car.

[n00b on demand]

This upcomming week is no good. The following should work. Take off not this upcomming Sat but the next.

Tom


Alrite I'll go into work tomorrow and put in for a day off on February 11th.

Consider yourself lucky Tim....that dog almost ate me alive the first time i went there LOL :D . Tom's dad had a good laugh on that one :rolleyes: :D .

[Tim]

I walked in the house to go to the bathroom while the dog was downstairs eating... I think I take the cake!


Me: Hey buddyyyyyy
Dog: RAWR!

[n00b on demand]

I walked in the house to go to the bathroom while the dog was downstairs eating... I think I take the cake!


Me: Hey buddyyyyyy
Dog: RAWR!

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/soobiesvx93/26392.gif

[TomsSVX]

He is really just terrified. Scared enough to tear a man to pieces:D :D Nothing better than a junkyard dog to keep the shop safe;)

Tom

[It's Just Eric]

I dunno what your problems are...toms dog loves me


.............then again I smell like a great dane

[Mike621]

toms dog likes me too.

......well, im still alive anyway.

[Tim]

It's because we're asian....:p

[n00b on demand]

It's because we're asian....:p


damn racist dog :D

[Mike621]

Last time I checked, I wasnt asian. Maybe I am..

I think Im turning Japanese




i really think so.....

[n00b on demand]

I think he was referring to me...but im Indian which is located in asia so i guess that makes me asian :p

[Green1995SVX]

Last time I checked, I wasnt asian. Maybe I am..

I think Im turning Japanese




i really think so.....

LOL Mike!!

[Earthworm]

...toms dog loves me


.............then again I smell like a great daneMore than we needed to know!!! :eek: :D

[TomsSVX]

Back to the real world... Tack up a stage 3 supercharger kit install. Seeing one in person I realize it is a job that I could handle.

Tom

[TomsSVX]

currently out of commission as I do not have a shop to work in anymore, looking for a new location closer to me

Tom