Tinman Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Sorry if this has been asked before. Did a search and came up with nothing. I just moved from Sac area, so going up to Paul (DB Tuned) is a bit of a jaunt now. Who do you guy's use here in the Bay Area? Regular maintenance and tuning? Mann's - Santa Clara? Anything in SF or East Bay? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpmarky Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 AHQ - Redwood City (my go to place, good prices, solid work) GST - Hayward EQ Tuning - Fairfield South bay - not much around here as far as subie experts. If you have a garage / driveway, I can try to help with installs / maint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Theres also Speed Element, right around the corner from GST. Had my 30k done there, nice guys. Both places are fairly close to the south bay, they're more like Fremont than Hayward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann Engineering Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 AHQ - Redwood City (my go to place, good prices, solid work) GST - Hayward EQ Tuning - Fairfield South bay - not much around here as far as subie experts. If you have a garage / driveway, I can try to help with installs / maint. I think we know our way around Subarus quite well and we have been around for quite sometime. If you think there are not experts in the south bay, then I suggest you come and take a look at us as I am sure that we do somethings that others in the bay do not do. We have been really busy with the development of products for ALL Subies. We can do regular maintenance services and tuning as well as we bring in our tuner from Europe. Regards, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann Engineering Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Sorry if this has been asked before. Did a search and came up with nothing. I just moved from Sac area, so going up to Paul (DB Tuned) is a bit of a jaunt now. Who do you guy's use here in the Bay Area? Regular maintenance and tuning? Mann's - Santa Clara? Anything in SF or East Bay? Thx What are you looking to have done? Regards, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 I am actually in SF, but willing to drive a little for a good shop. I just need to get regular maintenance done. I refuse to go to the dealerships around here. Had bad experiences with Putnam and before them Ron Price. Coming up to 150k so I need to have a tune up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann Engineering Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I am actually in SF, but willing to drive a little for a good shop. I just need to get regular maintenance done. I refuse to go to the dealerships around here. Had bad experiences with Putnam and before them Ron Price. Coming up to 150k so I need to have a tune up. Just shoot me a PM or hit us up and we can get you taken care of. Regards, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I think we know our way around Subarus quite well and we have been around for quite sometime. If you think there are not experts in the south bay, then I suggest you come and take a look at us as I am sure that we do somethings that others in the bay do not do. We have been really busy with the development of products for ALL Subies. We can do regular maintenance services and tuning as well as we bring in our tuner from Europe. Regards, Gary I know Mark didnt mean anything toward you with his answer. I for one had no idea you even did service, the only time I have even heard of you guys is when you were selling those awesome swaybars a while ago. Now that I know you do services, I'll have to check you out as you're closer than everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann Engineering Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I know Mark didnt mean anything toward you with his answer. I for one had no idea you even did service, the only time I have even heard of you guys is when you were selling those awesome swaybars a while ago. Now that I know you do services, I'll have to check you out as you're closer than everyone else. Regardless, we are here! And we are selling a lot more then just the awesome Swift Swaybars as those are officially discontinued. We had finalized the Swift Sport Springs for the 2010 car but never had the opportunity to test them out locally because some members here were extremely greedy about getting a set of free springs. Regards, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Thats a shame, the 2010'ers are missing out! I love my Swifts ....and by closer, I mean you guys are literally 10 minutes from the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpbates Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Any recommendations for maintenance and/or tuning in marin or the northside of SF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Any recommendations for maintenance and/or tuning in marin or the northside of SF? LIC motorsports in Novato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgt_nube Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Second LIC. They live and breath Subarus. LIC Motorsports 865 A Sweetser Avenue Novato, CA 415-892-7400 LIC motorsports in Novato. A few photos of the LGT My current ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almo Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I also am looking for a shop around SF area. Right now I want someone to do a full inspection compression test etc. I only have it a few months and want it checked out b4 I start putting a few mods on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I've used both GST and EQ and have no complaints except that labor rates in the bay are hilariously high (this isn't a comment on those shops, their rates are similar to everyone else in the area) -- I would note that if you need major work done in norcal, the tow to socal is cheaper than the price difference. Harman/AQ did my engine and transmission rebuild and added a cusco front LSD (and did a great job) for what I was quoted by the major shops for just an engine rebuild. $110-120/hr adds up. And the machine shops up here do some damage. Obviously, this isn't going to matter for maintenance, even a timing belt, but if (when?) you pistons blow, it is good to know. It is the only reason I still have my car, otherwise i would have fixed it cheap (junkyard engine/transmission) and pawned it off given what doing it right (forged pistons, good shop, etc) cost up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I go to AutoHQ for all mechanical work and EQ Tuning for tuning. Both highly recommended. And yup, everything is expensive in the bay area. It's not just car shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I say AHQ for basic repairs and maintenance, DB for engine builds, infamous for tuning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 ^Good lord what are you doing up at 0330.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann Engineering Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 We can do all the major and minor services as well using all Genuine Subaru parts and fluids. We can also upgrade fluids in the service as well to synthetics. Basic maintenance to installs of our suspension kits, bushings swaybars, alignment in house, and wheels and tires. Regards, Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
failure Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Gary, What do you guys charge for oil changes and various other fluid swaps? I don't trust Jiffy Lube , etc. anymore, and I have no space to do it at my place. Going to need a few done over the next few weeks for my engine break-in. Cheers, Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mann Engineering Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Gary, What do you guys charge for oil changes and various other fluid swaps? I don't trust Jiffy Lube , etc. anymore, and I have no space to do it at my place. Going to need a few done over the next few weeks for my engine break-in. Cheers, Josh Hi Josh, It depends on what type of oil you choose to run with. PM for estimates. Thanks, Gary Mann Engineering www.mann-engineering.com www.type-25.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrayz Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Would you guys know of a quality but low price for a shortblock replacement/rebuild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
failure Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 no such thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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