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Old May 1, 2020 | 02:31 PM
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TN Looking for trusted shop/mechanic in East TN

Hi all.

I've done some searching, but the last posts I find with info about shops in TN are many years old.

I'm looking for information on trusted shops/mechanics in the East TN area (Knoxville/Chattanooga and in between) to establish a long-term customer relationship with.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

A little background... I own an '04 RX8 currently sitting just over 54000 miles. Drove it daily in MN for 5 years, and have been storing it winters since. Still drives like a dream and has no mechanical issues, but now that I'm in TN I want to give it a little TLC and a tune up.
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Old May 1, 2020 | 02:41 PM
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https://rotaryresurrection.com/
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Old May 1, 2020 | 03:04 PM
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Thanks. I've seen him mentioned but wasn't aware he did more routine work in addition to rebuilds. I'll email him.

He's about an hour and a half from me, so if anyone's aware of other good options please let me know.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Keiichi
Thanks. I've seen him mentioned but wasn't aware he did more routine work in addition to rebuilds. I'll email him.

He's about an hour and a half from me, so if anyone's aware of other good options please let me know.
I can't help with that, RR is the only one I'm aware of in TN.

There is someone on the rebuilders thread in N.C.**, Idk if that's any close than RR.

If you do find a shop that does routine rotary work or rebuilds that's not on the list, please post it to the Rotary Rebuilders thread.
Thanks and Good Luck!

**EDIT** Washington, NC

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...ilders-265177/





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Old May 2, 2020 | 12:29 PM
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Awesome, that's a great resource BigCajun. I will definitely let you know if I find anyone new.

By the way, does RX8Club have a Discord server by chance?
Most of the other forums I follow have associated Discords that are more active these days.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 12:47 PM
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Idk what that is.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 12:48 PM
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you might also ask over on RX7Club.

there are a lot of long term rotary people there who live in central- east TN, but Keven at RR is well familiar with the Renesis engine and RX8 specifics

there are differences that a general rotary shop may not be as proficient with

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Old May 2, 2020 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Keiichi
Awesome, that's a great resource BigCajun. I will definitely let you know if I find anyone.
From your keyboard to the mods eyes.

Idk why it hasn't been Stickied yet.

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Old May 2, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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Cool, thanks TeamRX8, I appreciate that suggestion.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 12:55 PM
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probably because it’s not worth the effort for a forum that is going to having a continuing decline in profit and feasibility of doing so.

it’s also not up to the moderators, but the owners; Internet Brands (IB).

but feel free to send a PM to this username: IB Jason

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Old May 2, 2020 | 01:05 PM
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FYI I did hear back from Kevin at RR. He said he doesn't have an affiliated shops or any recommendations for the kind of general preventive maintenance and tune-up work I'm looking for.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 05:37 PM
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ok, well hopefully someone responds to the other inquiry

looking at it though, seems like there isn’t much activity going on so that may not have been the best advice either. I know there are rotary people there, but they may do most of their own work.
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Old May 2, 2020 | 07:51 PM
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Yep, that's understandable. I'm something like 10 years behind the curve it seems, but don't have the tools, knowledge, or space to do the work myself yet.

Regardless, I do appreciate everyone's help.
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Old May 3, 2020 | 08:57 AM
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Try Addicted Preformance In Maryville. Don't know if they are still around or quality of work. But the used to sponser part of DGRR.
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Old May 3, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jl1rx7
Try Addicted Preformance In Maryville. Don't know if they are still around or quality of work. But the used to sponser part of DGRR.
From what I can tell they are still open.
Thanks for the tip, I'll try to link them to the Rebuilders thread.


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Old May 3, 2020 | 10:22 AM
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Found their website.
They're also on Facebook.

https://www.addictedperformanceunlimited.com/
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Old May 5, 2020 | 06:30 PM
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Thanks jl1rx7, I'll check them out.. Someone on the rx7club forum suggested them as well, so that's two votes in favor.
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I wouldn't count mine as a vote, I can't vouch for quality of work or anything like that. Just they have been around for awhile.
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Old May 5, 2020 | 08:00 PM
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It's been so hard to get anyone to name a shop other than RR, it's enough. No worries.
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Old May 27, 2020 | 07:25 AM
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I got my fd from addicted. They did my Rew rebuild. The motor runs flawless but they are busy so expect to have a long wait. If it's just routine stuff. Or upgrades I'm sure it would be alot faster than a rebuild would take.
There's always mazcare in Marietta Ga, and *touge* in talking rock GA
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