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Elevated Bodyworks and Design in PA, aka Tilleys shop

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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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Elevated Bodyworks and Design in PA, aka Tilleys shop

Guys I can not express enough how great Tilley and his shop is. If he was local I would ONLY go to him no one else. He has gone WAY out of his way to help me out.

He did a number of things to my car, he installed my hoodpins, he installed my 3.5, he has worked on my motor installing various parts. He will be painting my calipers, installing headers, etc. This guy really, really knows his **** and will treat you with the utmost respect.

One thing I love about this shop is that it seems like it's more of an enthusiast shop rather than a business. What I mean by that is. He won't scam you, he won't gouge you on prices. He is EXTREMELY fair when it comes to prices and will definately do the job right and make sure the job is done topnotch.

His painting skills are also fabulous. I have seen him paint dash interiors, complete cars, body kits etc all of the work is fantastic. And I am a perfectionist and it's hard for me to say that a shop does good body work, but he definately does do good body work at a very affordable and reasonable price.

If you need anything done to your car, and I mean anything I STRONGLY urge you to go out to his shop and let him work on your car. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. He is also VERY fast. Most shops have you wait even if you have an appointment before they work on your car. Of the 5+ times I've been at his shop he's jumped on my car withint 15 minutes of me being there. And he'll do almost anything to make sure the job is done the same day.

I'm sure others can chime in but I want to thank him, and let the Maxima community know that we have a great, honest, and extremely knowledgeable mechanic out there.

Tilley you're the man bro., thanks for everything man you definately got a customer for life.
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Yes i second that he made my car what it is now and hopefulley i can get some record times in a few weeks to show off what hes done for me.

And my cars no show car but hopfully with his paint skills he can make it look better
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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third that. Used his dad's lift to drop my tranny Cool guy and he knows his stuff
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
third that. Used his dad's lift to drop my tranny Cool guy and he knows his stuff
I second that one thing I like about dealing with him and his shop is the fact that I don't get treated like a customer, rather I get treated like a friend. He has done things for me no questions asked that ANY shop or mechanic would charge good money for. It's easy to make money from one new person cominig in to any shop every day of the week. However; a lot of shops don't build customer base, I know a lot of places that I will deal with and only deal with in very desperate situations because I HATE the prices, customer service, and turn around time. Body Shops are a prime e.g., I hate dealing with ANY of them.
Old Sep 1, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Yes i second that he made my car what it is now and hopefulley i can get some record times in a few weeks to show off what hes done for me.

And my cars no show car but hopfully with his paint skills he can make it look better
Hey Kris I rode in your car man! HAHAHA it had no front passenger seat so I was sitting at the very edge of your rear seat when Tilley got on it a little I SWEAR my legs nearly flipped over my head. Your car is LIGHT as FUDGE!! I hope you got your suspension fixed because with that power, and that floaty ride it's a no-no. LoL .
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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Installed a new hood for me and fixed up my front end after a little fender-bender, and swapped out a tranny for me on a moment's notice. Great guy, and a credit to the community.
Old Sep 10, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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got my tokico springs, shocks and struts put on there today, took a total of an hour. i've been to a lot of mechanics and worked on cars ever since i was old enough to hold a wrench and let me tell you THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOPS I'VE EVER BEEN TO. the guys there know exactly what they are doing and know there stuff. i will be going back to them for pretty much anything i need done to my car. definately worth it. oh yea, and his max is really fast.
Old Sep 18, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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oh man im so darn excited to go to his shop and get a 3.5 swap .. just gotta save up some more cash.... I wonder if he can get a motor for you ?.... and I wonder what the grand total is with motor and install ? ... hmmm
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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Harris, Tilley said for you to call him at the shop, He has not screwed you
the number can be found at
www.elevatedbodyworks.com
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