theflystyle Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Saw this on Fox5 this morning. Apparently they have been open for 5 months now. You can get a lift by an hourly rate which includes a basic 200+ toolset. You can also rent speciality tools. They have AllData access and a mechanic on duty for help. As with life nothing is free but base price for lift for an hour is $18-22 dollars. Im going here for the wash area. I called and they said they have the facilities for bucket washing at $15 an hour. LINK: http://www.ditymechanics.com/ Anyone have experience with this place? looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aferrari88 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Saw something on this a few months ago but it slipped my mind. Great concept! I must do my brakes so I'm thinking about using this shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wow. I wonder what kind of waivers you have to sign to use that place? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 they did mention the waivers in the clips but no details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06Limited Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Thank you for posting this. I was starting to miss having a place to work on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 $18-22/hr. to rent a lift is not a bad deal. Only sucks if you have a failure and can't get things back together, or are missing a part, or any number of other major issues. For easy things like brakes or suspension, where you can have a good parts list before you start, it is a cool idea. Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 This idea is taken from the military "Hobby Shop." This is something I proposed to my dad for him to do a while back, but he said the liabilities involved are too great, plus his insurance would go way high. Definitely a great idea. Something I hope to convince my dad to do. His shop is at least somewhat closer, located in Germantown, MD. Plus the roads around him are long and twisty, so you can enjoy a nice joyride after doing your mods. Cops are almost never around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I used to use the hobby shop on NASA with a friend. Was great. Bring your own tools or use the ones there. And the lift was amazing. Mostly cause I will NOT get under my car on a jack/stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I saw this on craigslist the other day. Great idea though I think it would work better in a more urban setting where more people don't have garages. I was thinking about opening one in Norfolk instead of going back to work as a software engineer but then I realized the majority of the people down there are military who have access to the Hobby shops on base.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 $18-22/hr. to rent a lift is not a bad deal. Only sucks if you have a failure and can't get things back together, or are missing a part, or any number of other major issues. For easy things like brakes or suspension, where you can have a good parts list before you start, it is a cool idea. They had daily/weekly rates, which don't seem too expensive. You can also have parts delivered right to the shop. Kind of neat, but I want to know what their insurance policies are like! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I am sure there is a HUGE waiver document you will be signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn06SpecB Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 the fee is pay is $0/hr...not too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 $18-22/hr. to rent a lift is not a bad deal. Only sucks if you have a failure and can't get things back together, or are missing a part, or any number of other major issues. For easy things like brakes or suspension, where you can have a good parts list before you start, it is a cool idea. they also do overnight holding in a secure area just for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bace Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 i went there a little over a month ago to install rear sway bar brackets. The shop is really clean and have most of the tools for most installs. the owners were extremely nice and even gave me a discount. Since i dont have a garage i will probably go there again for any installs that require a compressed air gun and changing tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 FIELD TRIP!! Better yet, we should hold a Subaru meet there. Probably even start a club and get some member benefits with the DIY shop. Oh man... ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 ^ good idea... group sway, spring or other install day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 what about 4pot rotora caliper installs? LOL shoul dbe done tomorrow fo free! Cannot wait to put these brakes on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 ^ good idea... group sway, spring or other install day Oh hell yeah, we should definitely start a thread about this for some interest. I think if we can get enough guys together, we can go down as a group, scope the place out, and with a group, we could possibly have more sway in getting a discount. Hrmm... less talk, more do. I'll start up the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I wish there was one in Monkey County, Maryland. I suspect though, for various reasons, the same thing in Maryland would charge $40 to $60 per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aferrari88 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Im down, I need my brakes done I can help with basic installs as well. Exhaust/DP/Springs/brakes/etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 changing out brake pads and rotors is pretty easy in itself. Changing the fluid can range from super easy to "Oh SH*T!!". If they have the bleeding tools, which they do, then it is a piece of cake. But it looks like they have most of what you need to get your brakes done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 If I go to the DIY, It'll be to fix the damn axle and steering boot. I also wish there was a DIY paint booth...so I can paint my bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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