Reputable shops in the area for bolt-on parts - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

TM · 06-15-2015, 02:42 PM

Hi guys! I just moved here from the east coast.

I've done every mod that's on my car myself so far and I've learned a lot in the process. But now that I don't have garage space (street parking

) or many of my tools, I think I'm just going to take my car to a shop for future mods.

As much as I hate to spend money on service hours, especially when I know I can do it myself, it'll be the easiest and fastest way.

So what are some good shops around here that pay meticulous attention to your car and don't charge you a fortune? A plus if they specialize in the twins. I currently live inside SF, but I don't mind travelling around the bay area.

Some near-future mods I plan to get installed are:
- nameless frontpipe/overpipe combo
- mtec shift springs
- swift sports lowering springs
- front lip/side skirt/rear spats

Thanks!

RehabJeff86 · 06-15-2015, 02:52 PM

Elite Performance in Milbrae - ask for Gary. They manage Formular Drift race cars, enuf said.
http://eliteperformance-us.com/contact_us

BigFatFlip · 06-15-2015, 03:10 PM

Based on your mod list, I'd recommend Neal @The Racers Line He's an active member of the forum and I've gotten pretty good rates on every quote I got from him. Some of his work and feedback here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85776

PS Neal, I'm expecting a huge discount for the next time I come in for some work

lamune · 06-15-2015, 03:11 PM

+1 for Neal!

sw20kosh · 06-15-2015, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RehabJeff86

Elite Performance in Milbrae - ask for Gary. They manage Formular Drift race cars, enuf said.
http://eliteperformance-us.com/contact_us

Elite Performance in Burlingame. Can't recommend them enough!

whiteout13FRS · 06-15-2015, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM

Hi guys! I just moved here from the east coast.

I've done every mod that's on my car myself so far and I've learned a lot in the process. But now that I don't have garage space (street parking

) or many of my tools, I think I'm just going to take my car to a shop for future mods.

As much as I hate to spend money on service hours, especially when I know I can do it myself, it'll be the easiest and fastest way.

So what are some good shops around here that pay meticulous attention to your car and don't charge you a fortune? A plus if they specialize in the twins. I currently live inside SF, but I don't mind travelling around the bay area.

Some near-future mods I plan to get installed are:
- nameless frontpipe/overpipe combo
- mtec shift springs
- swift sports lowering springs
- front lip/side skirt/rear spats

Thanks!

There is only one person I take my car to and that is Neal Wiebmer @ the racers line. He is on the forum. Good honest mechanic a lot of us go to him.

mkivsoopra · 06-15-2015, 04:30 PM

+1 Elite Performance. Close to SF too!

Re~Mix · 06-15-2015, 05:30 PM

For the past few installs I have dealt exclusively with SpeedElement in San Jose who have been outstanding. Competitive pricing, quick installs and good customer service. Hell they even kept the shop open late when I couldn't make it back to pick up my car on time.

To date I have had a header install, springs+wheel/tire+alignment, oil change + track alignment and I even bought my OFT used from them.

Great place if you are in the area.

BRZChix · 06-15-2015, 06:50 PM

+1 more for Elite Performance. They know what they are doing and very reliable.

Jolaessss · 06-15-2015, 06:53 PM

Considering you like to do work yourself, there's a DIY shop in Santa Clara called Pit Row. They charge $30/hr to rent a lift and they provide pretty much everything you'll need to turn your "TO DO" list to a "TO DOne" list!.

I've used this shop many times in the past with no complaints --Link below!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/pit-row-santa-clara-2

doggieboy09 · 06-15-2015, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolaessss

Considering you like to do work yourself, there's a DIY shop in Santa Clara called Pit Row. They charge $30/hr to rent a lift and they provide pretty much everything you'll need to turn your "TO DO" list to a "TO DOne" list!.

I've used this shop many times in the past with no complaints --Link below!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/pit-row-santa-clara-2

Pit Row? It's the bee's knees!!!

FUN BRZ · 06-15-2015, 09:16 PM

+1 for @The Racers Line

*Mic Drop*

The Racers Line · 06-16-2015, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the kind words and recommendations guys!

OP and I are in contact.

jlau · 06-16-2015, 11:14 AM

If you're ever in Mountain View, I highly recommend AutoHQ. Ask for Kevin, he's an amazing mechanic with a ton of experience with Subies.

For alignments, I highly recommend Auto Innovations in Milpitas. They specialize in all things suspension and will tune everything to your needs.

06-15-2015, 02:52 PM	#2
RehabJeff86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WhiteOut FR-S Location: Dublin,CA Posts: 969 Thanks: 899 Thanked 492 Times in 306 Posts Mentioned: 67 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Elite Performance in Milbrae - ask for Gary. They manage Formular Drift race cars, enuf said. http://eliteperformance-us.com/contact_us __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S whiteout 2012 Porsche Panamera S carbon grey 2008 Range Rover Sport SS black - sold 2004 BMW M3 alpine wies - sold Last edited by RehabJeff86; 06-15-2015 at 03:04 PM.

06-15-2015, 05:30 PM	#8
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	For the past few installs I have dealt exclusively with SpeedElement in San Jose who have been outstanding. Competitive pricing, quick installs and good customer service. Hell they even kept the shop open late when I couldn't make it back to pick up my car on time. To date I have had a header install, springs+wheel/tire+alignment, oil change + track alignment and I even bought my OFT used from them. Great place if you are in the area. __________________ 07' Z4M Coupe \| KW Clubsports \| AFE Intake \| Stromung Mufflers \| UUC Shortshifter \| Advan RS 15' 228i MSport 13' FR-S \| TRD CAI \| TRD Catback \| UEL Header \| OFT Stg 1 \| Rota Grid-V \| RCE Suspension \| Hankook \|

06-15-2015, 06:53 PM	#10
Jolaessss Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SWP FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 620 Thanks: 346 Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Considering you like to do work yourself, there's a DIY shop in Santa Clara called Pit Row. They charge $30/hr to rent a lift and they provide pretty much everything you'll need to turn your "TO DO" list to a "TO DOne" list!. I've used this shop many times in the past with no complaints --Link below! http://www.yelp.com/biz/pit-row-santa-clara-2 __________________

06-16-2015, 11:14 AM	#14
jlau i ♥ boxer Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If you're ever in Mountain View, I highly recommend AutoHQ. Ask for Kevin, he's an amazing mechanic with a ton of experience with Subies. For alignments, I highly recommend Auto Innovations in Milpitas. They specialize in all things suspension and will tune everything to your needs. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ.

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BigFatFlip sleep, drive, eat, repeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 Outback Location: Sack of Potatoes Posts: 4,431 Thanks: 2,630 Thanked 3,796 Times in 1,981 Posts Mentioned: 188 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Based on your mod list, I'd recommend Neal @The Racers Line He's an active member of the forum and I've gotten pretty good rates on every quote I got from him. Some of his work and feedback here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85776 PS Neal, I'm expecting a huge discount for the next time I come in for some work

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mkivsoopra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: CA Posts: 805 Thanks: 939 Thanked 950 Times in 412 Posts Mentioned: 161 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	+1 Elite Performance. Close to SF too!

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The Racers Line Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FRS, Supra, Colorado D, GLC63 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,515 Times in 532 Posts Mentioned: 111 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Thanks for the kind words and recommendations guys! OP and I are in contact.

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