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esipp · 10-18-2010, 11:51 AM

Hi all,

My 2011 2LT CGM will hopefully be delivered this week, and I need some recommendations/insights to the Philly area since I only moved here this past June. I'm willing to drive in a 20-30 mile radius of Philly, but the intersection of 95 & 476 would be ideal. I need help with the places listed below, so even if you only know about one of them I'd like to hear it!

Inspection shop - I bought the car from a dealer in Delaware (long story) so I'll need to get it inspected in PA. Is there an inspection shop that you guys would trust to do future work/repairs?

Touchless car wash - This will be my daily driver, but I live in an apartment with no outside water hookup so this will be the most convenient option come winter. I would consider a good DIY bay-style car wash too.

Tint/Clear bra shop - Still undecided about the clear bra and probably won't do tint until spring, but might as well ask about it now.

Thanks for your help!

MrGazinya · 10-18-2010, 05:43 PM

"Shades of grey" for your tint and clear bra.. These guy's do great work, got my windows tinted here.. Check there web site out.
http://www.shadesofgraytint.com/

esipp · 10-18-2010, 10:24 PM

^Thanks. If you don't mind me asking, what did you have done and roughly how much was it?

Bee · 10-19-2010, 08:20 AM

+1 on Shades of Grey...they put 20% all around (except the windshield). I had it done last year and so I'm not 100% sure of the price, but I want to say it was around $200?

Also, for the tint...that is no longer an PA safety inspection issue (it used to be many many years ago). However, it is left up to law enforcement, so depending on where you drive, you may or may not have any problems.

sscamaro · 10-19-2010, 11:12 AM

Check CAMAROS and Coffe5 in this section for gatherings.

esipp · 10-21-2010, 10:43 AM

So no one can recommend an honest inspection shop? Should I just google it and go by those reviews?
And no known touchless car washes in the area?

lewylew · 10-21-2010, 10:51 PM

If you are near Delco. I take my car to Fnesco in glenolden, for inspection always have been fair with me. As far as service I have been taking my car to Diver Chevrolet in DE. I think their is a touchless and self serve car wash in the Home Depot parking lot at the corner of Baltimore pike and Bishop Ave.

10-18-2010, 11:51 AM	#1
esipp Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 77 View My Garage	Philly area recommendations Hi all, My 2011 2LT CGM will hopefully be delivered this week, and I need some recommendations/insights to the Philly area since I only moved here this past June. I'm willing to drive in a 20-30 mile radius of Philly, but the intersection of 95 & 476 would be ideal. I need help with the places listed below, so even if you only know about one of them I'd like to hear it! Inspection shop - I bought the car from a dealer in Delaware (long story) so I'll need to get it inspected in PA. Is there an inspection shop that you guys would trust to do future work/repairs? Touchless car wash - This will be my daily driver, but I live in an apartment with no outside water hookup so this will be the most convenient option come winter. I would consider a good DIY bay-style car wash too. Tint/Clear bra shop - Still undecided about the clear bra and probably won't do tint until spring, but might as well ask about it now. Thanks for your help! Last edited by esipp; 10-19-2010 at 01:39 PM. Reason: tint no longer inspection issue

10-18-2010, 05:43 PM	#2
MrGazinya Drives: Aggressive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 1,086	"Shades of grey" for your tint and clear bra.. These guy's do great work, got my windows tinted here.. Check there web site out. http://www.shadesofgraytint.com/ __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. '17 1LE replica 20's {MODS} KOOKS LT: Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: PFADT Stage 2, Trailing arms, Tie Rods: ECS BigBlower Cam: Fast 102mm intake: Brian Tooley racing dual spring kit: TFS pushrod set: Katech C5R timing chain: Mellings high volume oil pump: ATI Balancer: Ideal performance upgraded clutch master cylinder:Tick performance upgraded slave cylinder/throwout bearing: Mantic 9000 twin disk clutch & light weight flywheel: Tuned by Doug Ring at ECS. 475RWHP/445RWTQ.Dynapack Dyno.

10-19-2010, 08:20 AM	#4
Bee Drives: SS/RS - Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 593 View My Garage	+1 on Shades of Grey...they put 20% all around (except the windshield). I had it done last year and so I'm not 100% sure of the price, but I want to say it was around $200? Also, for the tint...that is no longer an PA safety inspection issue (it used to be many many years ago). However, it is left up to law enforcement, so depending on where you drive, you may or may not have any problems. __________________ Check out my build here. SEPA5 South Eastern Pennsylvania 5th Gen Camaro Club

10-19-2010, 11:12 AM	#5
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Check CAMAROS and Coffe5 in this section for gatherings. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

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10-18-2010, 10:24 PM	#3
esipp Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 77 View My Garage	^Thanks. If you don't mind me asking, what did you have done and roughly how much was it?

10-21-2010, 10:43 AM	#6
esipp Drives: 2011 2LT/RS CGM A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 77 View My Garage	So no one can recommend an honest inspection shop? Should I just google it and go by those reviews? And no known touchless car washes in the area?

10-21-2010, 10:51 PM	#7
lewylew Drives: 2010 ZL550& 2021 C8 Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 1,577 View My Garage	If you are near Delco. I take my car to Fnesco in glenolden, for inspection always have been fair with me. As far as service I have been taking my car to Diver Chevrolet in DE. I think their is a touchless and self serve car wash in the Home Depot parking lot at the corner of Baltimore pike and Bishop Ave.