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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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DEVO Out of Business??

I heard that they got broken into again and then in a AMS thread they mentioned that Devo is no longer around. Anyone know the truth/story behind this? If true, kinda sucks since I was planning on having Adam do my build.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Adam closed down Devo Tuning and is working at a Rally shop building rally cars. He said he MAY work on side jobs but that is up to his discretion and time.

ps. yes crooks DID indeed bust into his shop and stole a lot of parts. He is granting a FAIR reward for any useful leads.

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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I'd heard about the break in, and had heard a rumor of the closing as well.

A loss for the community, while I only had work done there once and dealt with him 3-4 times he was a great resource for our local auto enthusiast community. Almost more of a friend than a shop owner, always willing to go out of his way to help someone out. I'd imagine that attributed somewhat to the closing as it seemed like he was always running at 1000% percent, and one can only keep that up for so long.

Hopefully his new gig works out well for him.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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A loss for the community, while I only had work done there once and dealt with him 3-4 times he was a great resource for our local auto enthusiast community. Almost more of a friend than a shop owner, always willing to go out of his way to help someone out. I'd imagine that attributed somewhat to the closing as it seemed like he was always running at 1000% percent, and one can only keep that up for so long.

Very well put.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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that sucks heard nothing but great things about Devo.. This world is coming to an end sadly like it or not..
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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It always seemed like he was catching a bad break, it's unfortunate considering he is is a great local resource and does some good work. I hope it all works out for him.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Can you not order off of their website anymore then? What about their new driveshafts that they were making?
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost3dxEvO
Can you not order off of their website anymore then? What about their new driveshafts that they were making?
You can order that driveshaft from AMS now, they took over for Devo.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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i heard about the break in but not closing down. that sux ***. my buddy is gonna be really disappointed about the closing.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Wow, Super ****ty I had a few projects I was hoping Adam would help with. Most of you GENTLEMEN already said what needed to be said about Adam, his work, and what a loss to our community this is.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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This really pains me to watch this happen, Adam is a friend to me and I know he will rebound and get things crackin again.

I really wish I knew who did this, They need to be hurt.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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This really pains me to watch this happen, Adam is a friend to me and I know he will rebound and get things crackin again.

I really wish I knew who did this, They need to be hurt.
I really hope he does as well, he did great work for cheap, Adam wish the best to you though,
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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dammn, no wonder he wasn't picking up his phone. We wanted to get a tranny installed. Any one else recommend a good tuner shop besides AMS. I dont like AMS they are snotty and overpriced IMO.

I head good things about Adam, sucks what happened to him.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by huevosrancheros
dammn, no wonder he wasn't picking up his phone. We wanted to get a tranny installed. Any one else recommend a good tuner shop besides AMS. I dont like AMS they are snotty and overpriced IMO.

I head good things about Adam, sucks what happened to him.
call to APM 6302944174
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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now who is gonna install my dam clutch for that price he offered??
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dam u thieves to hell!!
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