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mercury_62 · Oct 22nd, 2004, 02:09 PM

I have purchased (nearly complete) the MTH upgrade for my MCS.
Has anyone any experience with Helix 13 in Philadelphia? I am thinking of adding a 15% pulley,
Has anyone done this?
How is it?
How were they?
Was the work done well?
On time?
When promised?
For the price promised?

Thanks

Robert

obehave · Oct 22nd, 2004, 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mercury_62

I have purchased (nearly complete) the MTH upgrade for my MCS.
Has anyone any experience with Helix 13 in Philadelphia? I am thinking of adding a 15% pulley,
Has anyone done this?
How is it?
How were they?
Was the work done well?
On time?
When promised?
For the price promised?

Thanks

Robert

They've done a buttload of work on MINIs. One of the original companies represented here on MINI2.
I can't recall ever hearing a bad comment about their work, schedule or pricing.
Very good rep.
When I finally pony up for an LSD that's where I'll be going. Even though it's 5+ hours away, one way.

mercury_62 · Oct 22nd, 2004, 06:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

They've done a buttload of work on MINIs. One of the original companies represented here on MINI2.
I can't recall ever hearing a bad comment about their work, schedule or pricing.
Very good rep.
When I finally pony up for an LSD that's where I'll be going. Even though it's 5+ hours away, one way.

Thank you for taking the time to respond.

That settles it then Helix it is.
(As soon as I figure out 15% or 17%

)

Robert

Mugami · Oct 22nd, 2004, 07:57 PM

I've gotten both the 15% then later the 19% pulley done from Helix 13.. Eric and guys do excellent work. They even ran down to the Dragon and did a bunch of Pulley exchanges there. Oh and Obehave watch out for the killer tolls and the traffic on the way back. Took me 3hr 32min on the way up and 7+ hours on the way back. got stuck in the washington traffic

jlm · Oct 22nd, 2004, 09:18 PM

Eric is a true savage; watch out

obehave · Oct 22nd, 2004, 10:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mugami

I've gotten both the 15% then later the 19% pulley done from Helix 13.. Eric and guys do excellent work. They even ran down to the Dragon and did a bunch of Pulley exchanges there. Oh and Obehave watch out for the killer tolls and the traffic on the way back. Took me 3hr 32min on the way up and 7+ hours on the way back. got stuck in the washington traffic

My ***** puckers just thinking about DC traffic.

I hate I-95 around there.

Brother · Oct 23rd, 2004, 11:15 AM

I've made the 275 mile one way trip to Eric @ Helix twice now.
Once last year for the 15% pulley and then this year for some more goodies and a 17% pulley. Eric has impressed me as a stand up guy.
Most likely when his twin charged system is out I will be there again!

mui · Oct 24th, 2004, 06:29 PM

Eric at Helix just installed their 15% pulley and short shifter for me...he was flexible with scheduling, did a great job and was very professional and personable. Price was as quoted. I'd give them a "highly recommend".

As far as the actual upgrades...the short shifter has a great feel, but will take me a little bit to get used to....the pully - wow!

He even gave me a sneak preview of some twin-charger pix...it looked yummy.

Mike

JCIP · Oct 30th, 2004, 03:19 AM

He did my pulley while he was on vacation in Hawaii, and I couldn't be happier. Knows what he is doing, tells it like it is, and was a pleasure to do business with.

Oct 22nd, 2004, 02:09 PM	#1
mercury_62 MTH MCS Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Helix 13 in Philadelphia Feedback needed I have purchased (nearly complete) the MTH upgrade for my MCS. Has anyone any experience with Helix 13 in Philadelphia? I am thinking of adding a 15% pulley, Has anyone done this? How is it? How were they? Was the work done well? On time? When promised? For the price promised? Thanks Robert Make your Tires last longer. . . . Drive on two wheels!

Oct 22nd, 2004, 06:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
mercury_62 MTH MCS Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey USA Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 41 Offline	feedback appreciated Quote: Originally Posted by obehave They've done a buttload of work on MINIs. One of the original companies represented here on MINI2. I can't recall ever hearing a bad comment about their work, schedule or pricing. Very good rep. When I finally pony up for an LSD that's where I'll be going. Even though it's 5+ hours away, one way. Thank you for taking the time to respond. That settles it then Helix it is. (As soon as I figure out 15% or 17% ) Robert Make your Tires last longer. . . . Drive on two wheels!

Oct 22nd, 2004, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 1,215 Offline	I've gotten both the 15% then later the 19% pulley done from Helix 13.. Eric and guys do excellent work. They even ran down to the Dragon and did a bunch of Pulley exchanges there. Oh and Obehave watch out for the killer tolls and the traffic on the way back. Took me 3hr 32min on the way up and 7+ hours on the way back. got stuck in the washington traffic 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

Oct 22nd, 2004, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
jlm MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: ny,ny Local Time: 04:27 PM Posts: 1,083 Offline	Eric is a true savage; watch out john

Oct 24th, 2004, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
mui MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 04:27 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Eric @ Helix does great work Eric at Helix just installed their 15% pulley and short shifter for me...he was flexible with scheduling, did a great job and was very professional and personable. Price was as quoted. I'd give them a "highly recommend". As far as the actual upgrades...the short shifter has a great feel, but will take me a little bit to get used to....the pully - wow! He even gave me a sneak preview of some twin-charger pix...it looked yummy. Mike

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Oct 22nd, 2004, 05:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mercury_62 I have purchased (nearly complete) the MTH upgrade for my MCS. Has anyone any experience with Helix 13 in Philadelphia? I am thinking of adding a 15% pulley, Has anyone done this? How is it? How were they? Was the work done well? On time? When promised? For the price promised? Thanks Robert They've done a buttload of work on MINIs. One of the original companies represented here on MINI2. I can't recall ever hearing a bad comment about their work, schedule or pricing. Very good rep. When I finally pony up for an LSD that's where I'll be going. Even though it's 5+ hours away, one way.

Oct 22nd, 2004, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mugami I've gotten both the 15% then later the 19% pulley done from Helix 13.. Eric and guys do excellent work. They even ran down to the Dragon and did a bunch of Pulley exchanges there. Oh and Obehave watch out for the killer tolls and the traffic on the way back. Took me 3hr 32min on the way up and 7+ hours on the way back. got stuck in the washington traffic My ***** puckers just thinking about DC traffic. I hate I-95 around there.

Oct 23rd, 2004, 11:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brother MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 7 Offline	I've made the 275 mile one way trip to Eric @ Helix twice now. Once last year for the 15% pulley and then this year for some more goodies and a 17% pulley. Eric has impressed me as a stand up guy. Most likely when his twin charged system is out I will be there again!

Oct 30th, 2004, 03:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
JCIP MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Local Time: 11:27 AM Posts: 143 Offline	Eric from Helix is 7500 miles from me. He did my pulley while he was on vacation in Hawaii, and I couldn't be happier. Knows what he is doing, tells it like it is, and was a pleasure to do business with.

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