CBRD Review ...
CBRD Review ...
Just got back from CBRD where I traded-in my 2005 Evo VIII and purchased a 2006 Evo IX from Cody (pudge), and I just had to write up a little review as I have never been so thoroughly impressed with a shop … EVER!!
They swapped all of my parts into the IX, performed an outstanding Dyno Tune, and took care of everything for me … and I was in and out of there within 6 hours!! Caleb, Chad and Mark where all awesome, and where very friendly and answered all of my questions without the usual “Tuner” attitude I’ve gotten at most shops. I even got to shoot the **** with Chad’s Father, who was a real cool, down-to-earth guy!!
The Facility is beyond mind-blowing, and is as clean as all the pictures you see … even my Fiancé’ commented on how spotless the Woman’s bathroom was!! The atmosphere begins when you first pull into the parking lot, where they have a looping track of an ALMS Race playing over the loud speakers, and continues inside with the Racing Simulator, tons of cool knick-knacks, free drinks … even fed us lunch while we where waiting!!
What Chad and company have created here is the benchmark by which all other shops need to be compared to … they have effectively created a new breed of Shop and they should be commended for taking our hobby in a refreshing, mature direction.
KUDOS GUYS!!!
DYNO RESULTS:
303WHP
289TQ
AFR was max 13, at peak torque 11.4 tapering to 11.3
23.6PSI
93 Pump Gas
0 Knock
06 Apex Silver EVO IX
RMR 3" Catback Exhaust
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
18" Royal Grey Rota P45R
Ported/Coated Exhaust Manifold
Ported/Coated Turbine Housing
Works 76mm CC Downpipe
Ported O2 Housing
ETS 3" IC and UICP
ETS Intake Kit
Tanabe GF210 Springs
Works Rear Strut Tower Brace
Hallman Pro MBC
APR Front Splitter w/ CBRD Custom Paint on bumper/hood
Nisei LICP
They swapped all of my parts into the IX, performed an outstanding Dyno Tune, and took care of everything for me … and I was in and out of there within 6 hours!! Caleb, Chad and Mark where all awesome, and where very friendly and answered all of my questions without the usual “Tuner” attitude I’ve gotten at most shops. I even got to shoot the **** with Chad’s Father, who was a real cool, down-to-earth guy!!
The Facility is beyond mind-blowing, and is as clean as all the pictures you see … even my Fiancé’ commented on how spotless the Woman’s bathroom was!! The atmosphere begins when you first pull into the parking lot, where they have a looping track of an ALMS Race playing over the loud speakers, and continues inside with the Racing Simulator, tons of cool knick-knacks, free drinks … even fed us lunch while we where waiting!!
What Chad and company have created here is the benchmark by which all other shops need to be compared to … they have effectively created a new breed of Shop and they should be commended for taking our hobby in a refreshing, mature direction.
KUDOS GUYS!!!
DYNO RESULTS:
303WHP
289TQ
AFR was max 13, at peak torque 11.4 tapering to 11.3
23.6PSI
93 Pump Gas
0 Knock
06 Apex Silver EVO IX
RMR 3" Catback Exhaust
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
18" Royal Grey Rota P45R
Ported/Coated Exhaust Manifold
Ported/Coated Turbine Housing
Works 76mm CC Downpipe
Ported O2 Housing
ETS 3" IC and UICP
ETS Intake Kit
Tanabe GF210 Springs
Works Rear Strut Tower Brace
Hallman Pro MBC
APR Front Splitter w/ CBRD Custom Paint on bumper/hood
Nisei LICP
Last edited by nick_622; May 15, 2008 at 04:40 PM.
