gs3exec

I just want to give credit to where credit is due. Thanks to the people who post in this forum, I discovered three places to take my car to besides the dealership.

1. Steve and his group at Luxury Motorworks in Monrovia for doing the 90,000 miles service including the timing belt, water pump, idler, tensioner, seals, etc. replaced spark plugs, plus both front and rear brake service (re-faced rotors, new pads, painted calipers) for under $ 2K with an LS loaner. Even got a call from them today inquiring on how the car is performing.

2. Todd @ TM Engineering in Carson for doing an excellent job on my Tein CS/Daizen upgrade (actually my first choice to do the service but had difficulty tracking him down).

3. Darin @ West End Alignment in Gardena for doing my four-wheel alignment - over 18,000 miles on my lowered (2 fingers-front, 1 finger rear)/stagerred set-up, and no signs of uneven wear on the tires.

PureDrifter

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will West End Alignment corner balance the car and set up the damper rates on the coilovers?

GSXOTIC

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Yes, had both my SC and GS done by Darin. He is the only option.

VeilSideGS3

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Dynamic Auto
talk with TEDDY or SON
714-899-2939


Let him know that Kirby sent you and hell take care of you

AsianGirl007

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I think he was giving props, not asking for recommendations?
But yeah those guys are good.

Wald GS

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offtopic! Hi KIRBY~!!

bruce van

Isn't giving a mechanic props a recommendation? In any case, it's good to know of shops that
do quality work.

I've taken my SC400 several times to Luxury Motorworks. Very professional crew that works there.
I feel very confident leaving my car there to get serviced. So far I've had my timing belt, water pump, shocks, LCA, 30K, 60K services, power steering pump replaces, and a a few more things on this
list I forgot. I still have a few more things for them to fix on my 14 year old car.

Todd hooked me up with some new steering rack bushings. He did a good job while I waited.

I'll have to give Dynamic Auto a call. They're a lot closer to me than Luxury Motorworks. Do you they
offer a loaner car?

Wald GS

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Which shops have no steep driveways which are friendly to lowered cars and cars with body kits?

thanks

Wald GS

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BUMP! I need to do my 130k when I can. Please advise. thx

TCM080903

i like ted's shop (dynamic in OC, off bolsa, in betwn beach & magnolia). i don't remember there being steep driveways...i'm going saturday for service, so i'll double-check for you. both irv's car and mine make it fine in/out of there...

Wald GS

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Great, thanks.

OGS

I would highly recommend:

Status Auto Design
1402 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-937-8382 (ask for Dave)

They did my LS and CL55. And I just dropped off my new project car...2006 Honda Odyssey...hahaha...

TCM080903

update, my car, irv's car, a friend's low IS, and another fairly low aristo made it out okay on saturday. there isn't that much clearance getting out, since the driveway is somewhat narrow, but the slope isn't that steep. the back entrance/exit is okay. since i don't know how low your car is now, i can't gauge it accurately...i know ted has the proper equipment to work on lower cars though, since irv's can't make it onto the standard equipment like mine can.

sorry i can't help you more, brian!

white12ice

I use RPD Automotive in Huntington Beach off Beach and Warner. Ask for Paul. He is a Senoir Master Mechanic from Lexus of Westminster. I used to go to him when he as there and now I go to his own shop now. He tells you what you need and cost about half the price of the dealership..

mickey99us

hi Kirby, I'm having a problem with my lights being to high after i lowered it do i have to make an appointment to get them fixed or are they cool to just show up. i am going to say "hey kirby from CL told me to talk to you because you know how to fix my problem" so you act like you know me ok, ok.