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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Just thought I would post this up to see if anyone has used TDR and if so what they think because I have used TDR for many different things including tuning my impreza and they areally brilliant really good customer service a spotless workshop he is always trying his best to help and please customers and I think he is one of the best mappers in the country and should be a lot bigger in this community
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Originally Posted by Ben91
Just thought I would post this up to see if anyone has used TDR and if so what they think because I have used TDR for many different things including tuning my impreza and they areally brilliant really good customer service a spotless workshop he is always trying his best to help and please customers and I think he is one of the best mappers in the country and should be a lot bigger in this community
Been using TDR since 2007, now on my 3rd Wagon that TDR has looked after and always been pleased with work done suggestions moving forward . . .currently have a forged 2.1 sat at TDR waiting for turbo housing to be ceramic coated then should be time to get it fitted
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Old May 20, 2018 | 04:21 PM
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Thought I’d resurrect this thread from a few years ago!

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with TDR lately as I’m looking for a place to service etc my Forester STi?

Cheers.
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Old May 20, 2018 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BUG4LIFE
Thought I’d resurrect this thread from a few years ago!

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with TDR lately as I’m looking for a place to service etc my Forester STi?

Cheers.
You will not go wrong using TDR
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Old May 20, 2018 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BUG4LIFE
Thought I’d resurrect this thread from a few years ago!

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with TDR lately as I’m looking for a place to service etc my Forester STi?

Cheers.
My Classic RA is there with them now, just so easy to deal with and believe me nothing is too much trouble for them, I don’t usually do BIG UP posts but they’re very very good.

PS, very busy currently too, I counted 13 Imprezas there. Lol

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Old May 20, 2018 | 06:37 PM
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Top experience with Mark and the lads. I've used TDR since 2007 for 4 different scooby's

All engine work and anything else for that matter including mapping which Mark has carried out twice. Cars have driven spot on afterwards

Had a engine refresh and HG job done on my Forester STi. The engine bay and engine looked newer than what it did before. Not a single sign anyone had even had a spanner on a bolt head

Nothing pushy, no BS, reasonable pricing and top work from someone who knows Scooby's inside out
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another thumbs up from me for tdr, mark and tony are honest as they come. they wont rip you off nor would they sell you something you don't need.


when marks rolling road is back up and running I think I will be getting him to map my car.
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Old May 20, 2018 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
another thumbs up from me for tdr, mark and tony are honest as they come. they wont rip you off nor would they sell you something you don't need.


when marks rolling road is back up and running I think I will be getting him to map my car.
This is so true Shreksta - unlike a recent experience I had elswhere which is something that doesn't sit well at all

TDR is a no stress experience - Mark takes on the stress for you
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Originally Posted by Pete
My Classic RA is there with them now, just so easy to deal with and believe me nothing is too much trouble for them, I don’t usually do BIG UP posts but they’re very very good.

PS, very busy currently too, I counted 13 Imprezas there. Lol

Pete
I saw it on Friday, it looks mint!

My hatch will be serviced there when it is registered.
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This is so true Shreksta - unlike a recent experience I had elswhere which is something that doesn't sit well at all

TDR is a no stress experience - Mark takes on the stress for you
oh dear.....do tell
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
another thumbs up from me for tdr, mark and tony are honest as they come. they wont rip you off nor would they sell you something you don't need.


when marks rolling road is back up and running I think I will be getting him to map my car.
Have they given a date for that ?
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Old May 20, 2018 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Y
Have they given a date for that ?
I spoke with mark week before last and he said the part has been ordered,all he said was that he was hoping within the next few weeks.


we should have a rolling road day down there at some point me thinks
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
I spoke with mark week before last and he said the part has been ordered,all he said was that he was hoping within the next few weeks.


we should have a rolling road day down there at some point me thinks
Good idea.
Try and get Mark to open on a Saturday
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Originally Posted by Dave Y
Good idea.
Try and get Mark to open on a Saturday
Blood from a stone springs to mind lol
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Mark phoned me at 4.15 last Saturday and he was just finishing my car, so he does do Saturdays
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Originally Posted by bonesetter
Mark phoned me at 4.15 last Saturday and he was just finishing my car, so he does do Saturdays
Perhaps it all depends on work load then. Next time I'm there I will ask about a meet/rolling road day
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Old May 20, 2018 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fpan
I saw it on Friday, it looks mint!

My hatch will be serviced there when it is registered.
That’s kind of you thanks, means a lot that

Ok, it’s got a few chips etc but it is very clean and the main thing ROT free, dreading my bill though
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Old May 20, 2018 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
Perhaps it all depends on work load then. Next time I'm there I will ask about a meet/rolling road day
mark is waiting on new software i believe for the dyno .

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Originally Posted by Pete
That’s kind of you thanks, means a lot that

Ok, it’s got a few chips etc but it is very clean and the main thing ROT free, dreading my bill though
Yes the arches look like it has just come out of the factory! I've got a couple of pics of it in my phone

Did you import it recently?

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Originally Posted by fpan
Yes the arches look like it has just come out of the factory! I've got a couple of pics of it in my phone

Did you import it recently?
Bought if from a cracking dealership who imported into the country

My list is as follows. Lol

Simtek ECU
Turbo Back Hayward & Scott Exhaust
Fuel Pump
Plugs
HT Leads
Underside clear coated
Manifold painted factory red
New Momo Steering wheel
Private Plate
Stock BOV
Cam belt
Service

£££££££

Oh, forget, I’m getting 4 new tyres too when I get it back home
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Originally Posted by Pete
Bought if from a cracking dealership who imported into the country

My list is as follows. Lol

Simtek ECU
Turbo Back Hayward & Scott Exhaust
Fuel Pump
Plugs
HT Leads
Underside clear coated
Manifold painted factory red
New Momo Steering wheel
Private Plate
Stock BOV
Cam belt
Service

£££££££

Oh, forget, I’m getting 4 new tyres too when I get it back home
Nice list there
Who is doing the underside clear coating? I'd like to get this done as well.
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Old May 22, 2018 | 03:43 PM
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Thanks guys. Glad the reviews are so good. I’ll give them a bell as I got a few bits I need doing.
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Old May 22, 2018 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fpan
Nice list there
Who is doing the underside clear coating? I'd like to get this done as well.
Yes a pricey list they’re doing themselves
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Hello all. First post after lurking for years but hey, I had to come out of hiding in order to say that as a 45 year old bloke who’s been driving fast Suburus for the last 15 years, Mark is by far the most professional, knowledgeable, hard working and honest person in the motor trade I have ever had the pleasure to know.
I would not have anybody else touch my 05 Sti other than him and will travel any distance when work is required. I cannot recommend Mark/TDR highly enough. Bigup to Tony and Mike too! Thanks for helping produce a truly amazing car guys.
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Sold my subarus a fair while ago now... but when I had my wagon, and my later blob widetrack STI - Mark did pretty much all the work/tuning on both. And was spot on. A very friendly accommodating guy. Very knowledgeable too. Highly recommend TDR
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