SnowBound BP5 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well all the body shops I know are custom / showcar specialists and they charge $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiKap335 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 That's pretty much what I've found. My brother-in-law told me his uncle is strapped for cash right now and might do it for fairly cheap -- apparently he's done a lot of custom work and has been featured in magazines..etc. I'll find out more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 i need to get my 45k check up done, has anyone done this before? what needed to be replaced and about how much will it cost? ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetErDun Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 My good friend mentioned South Bay Auto Collision. It's off the 110 at PCH, on Bella Porte. I am going there tomorrow. Infamous Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetErDun Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Reza recommended LAX Auto Center you could tell raul reza sent you Raul 310-925-2175 Infamous Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiKap335 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Huh...maybe I'll try this. Is Reeza's place a body shop or mechanic? Â Â Preferably I'd like to find a place in Orange County area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 peee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I'm creating this thread so people would know good reputable places to take their cars to be worked on. If you have taken your car to a shop and you're happy with the work done please feel free to add the name and contact info. Can a mod sticky this thread? Suby Specialties - http://subyspecialties.com/ - general work Street Image - http://streetimage.com/ - general work Harman Motive - http://harmanmotive.com/ - tuning Yimi Sport Tuning - http://www.yimisport.com All this places can do the standard 30K and other required service maintenance? What about audio upgrades...can anyone give me some tips? I want to add speakers, capacitor, amp, etc. Not sure if any of this places do electrical work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 PM a few SoCal members like SnoDork, MiniSTIguy or Boostjunkie. They maybe able to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 All this places can do the standard 30K and other required service maintenance? What about audio upgrades...can anyone give me some tips? I want to add speakers, capacitor, amp, etc. Not sure if any of this places do electrical work. All the shops that Rommel listed can do regular maintenance or install performance parts. Both Yimi Sport Tuning and Harman Motive offer dyno tuning services as well. None of the aforementioned shops normally install audio gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Good deal...it sounds like a lot of these mechanics are more experienced and better paid than the dealer mechanics. Plus they do the custom work which the dealer probably won't. Subscribe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 The shops that we listed here are tried and tested. Where in SoCal are you? You need to visit the SoCal Whoring thread and introduce yourself. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35414 - whoring thread -  http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76860 - tonight's meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 LA - but might be moving down to the O.C. soon. Yeah I just stumbled upon this site by accident. Did a google search on the plastic shroud that covers the lower engine compartment to figure-out how the hell to take it off. lol I plan on taking some pics and getting on board here soon. All I have done is get the windows tinted so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Anyway, welcome to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hey Guys, Don't know if you'll think this is a deal or not, but I can get your front bumpers filled, primed and repainted for around $300. Less for the rear bumper, because it's probably less scratched/pitted.  Obviously, this is just an estimate, but the $300 is probably the worst case cost.  All done with PPG paint. They do OEM work, etc. so quality is pretty good and the paint match is great. Industry only...not open to the public.  Located in Long Beach! Let me know if there's any interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Merry X-Mas everybody. Can anyone recommend a top notch audio installation center in LA or OC?  Best Buy and Circuit City seem to be garbage. Al & Ed's seems to be ok, but not really sold on them yet. Also does anyone know where I can buy the Navone LOC to keep the factory head unit? I'd like to purchase it at a retail store if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 You'll want something better than the Navone LOC. The stock head unit has a variable EQ curve built in to it. That needs to be EQ'ed out to provide a flat signal for good quality aftermarket amp(s) and speakers. JL Audio's Cleansweep is a popular option, and I believe Rockford Fosgate 3.sixty is functionally similar as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 I was trying to avoid that Cleansweep to keep the cost down of my upgrade. Someone recommended that Navone LOC but it's no good? Â Got the auto climate controls so mod for the head unit is way too expensive. Might be S.O.L. and just have to settle for speaker upgrade only and live with the stock head unit as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 With high quality speakers and amplification the OEM equalization curve will give an overly bright sound with waaaay too much midbass boom. It will not sound good. I picked up my Cleansweep used for a little more than $200. The Navone LOC is a very high quality LOC, but it does not address the issue with the built-in equalization of the factory head unit. I used to do quite a bit of audio install work, but it's far too time consuming for me now. I would recommend a smaller independent car audio shop rather than one of the mega chains. The craftsmanship, care and attention will be much higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_J Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Figured-out how to find a few smaller audio shops (besides Al & Ed's) via JL's dealer locator: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/dealerfind.php Looks like most of these are legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 i take my installs to Street Image in Baldwin Park http://www.streetimage.com   pm 4boxparts for more details ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJayMixwell Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 hey guys. planning to get coilovers installed soon. where's a good shop for install and alignment? heard good stuff about subi specialties. they aren't too far from me. i'm in norwalk. and is corner balancing absolutely necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 You're in Cerritos, you can go to Street Image or if you want to drive a little bit more, you can go to Yimi Sport Tuning. Boostjunkie aka Paul does most of the installs there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks for the plug Rommel. Yimi Sport is about 1 hour from Norwalk, or a little further than Subie Specialties. SS does excellent work, but I'll probably clock in at a lower price. It is entirely possible that I have installed more sets of coilovers on LGT's than anyone else in the country, so you could say I definitely know my way around LGT suspension work. We don't do alignments at the shop, but there is another local shop that I can refer you to that does a great job at a very reasonable price. Corner balancing certainly wouldn't hurt if you track the car, but the LGT actually corner weights very well at an even drop, so even then the gains are very small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 you know I you guys at Yimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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