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The Racers Line 03-30-2015 10:59 PM

The Racers Line! Northern California's FT86 Parts Sales and Installation Specialist
 
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Current Hourly Rate: $169/h


Hey guys, a little update for anyone that is interested.

The Racers Line is no longer accepting appointments and all work is being pushed over to my other shop Contra Costa Auto Service. Many of you have already experienced my fantastic team over at CoCo, and they are looking forward to seeing more 86's!

To be open and honest, this has been in the pipeline ever since acquiring the other shop, as I knew I couldn't handle the work load forever by myself. This injury has helped push me to the point of an early physical retirement.

An old high-school-era, downhill mountain biking injury, which has reared its ugly head many times over the years, has turned into a much larger issue recently. I am having quite a lot of trouble even holding certain tools and weighted things and am in excruciating pain for most of the day. I don't know yet (from the medical professionals) that I'll be able to return to working on cars at this same level I have been, but I am not going ANYWHERE in regards to the car world, and my business. I may no longer be the guy working on the cars, but I will be around to estimate, oversee, guide and educate you all through the process of modifying and maintaining your 86, just as I have for the past 7 years.

I will never be able to thank this community enough for the support, but I'll do my best to continue keeping these cars on the road and track in the best shape possible. I also will be transparent with the fact that Contra Costa Auto Service, will not be able to provide every single service TRL did. However, we will do our best to have a solution or recommendation for most scenarios and still have partners throughout the industry to get things taken care of. I hope in the future to still handle most of the FI work and track prep, while my amazing staff will diagnose, service and repair literally anything far above any dealershit level. In fact we already offer things that I couldn't before by myself, that they have already been doing over the past year (timing cover re-seals, P00A/P0018 codes, GDI servicing, etc)

In this transition, I ask for patience with myself and staff at CoCo. The best way to reach me for questions will continue to be email! We are going to do our best to keep things running smoothly, but it will take time.



Contra Costa Auto Service


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0351USMC 03-30-2015 11:12 PM

I've got work coming your way soon buddy!!!

cdo221 03-31-2015 03:35 AM

Is your new shop going to be located in Fairfield? When you say suspension adjustment.. Do u mean alignments as well?

Thatguyjeremy 03-31-2015 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cdo221 (Post 2192377)
Is your new shop going to be located in Fairfield? When you say suspension adjustment.. Do u mean alignments as well?

Santa Rosa I believe.

The Racers Line 03-31-2015 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdo221 (Post 2192377)
Is your new shop going to be located in Fairfield? When you say suspension adjustment.. Do u mean alignments as well?

I'll be in Santa Rosa for now.

Adjustment is for ride height with the coilovers. I don't have the equipment to do alignments at this time, but I'll be working with another local shop to offer the service.

Shaun Perry 03-31-2015 12:00 PM

Neal, I'm very happy for you bro. This is Shaun with the whiteout turbo FR-S. You fixed some leaking on my oil plate, and attached the air line to my blow off valve at EQ. Funny how you shared that day that someday soon you wanted to get your own thing going. Great to see that already happening!

I'll be in contact with you soon. Still need to upgrade my clutch.

The Racers Line 03-31-2015 01:08 PM

Hey guys, it's taking a little longer then expected to get my forum name changed. For legal reasons I'm going to close the thread until it is.

Thanks!

The Racers Line 04-15-2015 10:47 PM

Apparently no one can get a hold of Hachiroku and it is taking quite a long time to get my name changed.

gepeyo 04-15-2015 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal@EQtuning (Post 2214545)
Apparently no one can get a hold of Hachiroku and it is taking quite a long time to get my name changed.

I was going to ask will you someday do custom fabrications, but im unsure if your still open to questions until you get your name change.

The Racers Line 04-15-2015 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gepeyo (Post 2214572)
I was going to ask will you someday do custom fabrications, but im unsure if your still open to questions until you get your name change.

Feel free to PM me, I am going to keep the thread closed until it is changed.

Thanks!

Edit:

Since this post was already here, I'll just put up what was done that day!

Took a drive up the Ground Control Suspension Systems in Shingle Springs,CA. They had prototype parts waiting for the F80 M3 we brought them. The whole crew of guys there were fantastic. We got a tour of their facilities and got to take a look at all their amazing new products as well as watch first hand how the suspension systems were designed and tested. They have a fantastic product line for the 86 platform that we will soon be carrying as well!

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whiteout13FRS 04-17-2015 01:21 AM

I like how it says not neal@eq anymore lol

whiteout13FRS 04-17-2015 01:22 AM

is that a delicious tuning flex kit in the pic?

The Racers Line 04-17-2015 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteout13FRS (Post 2215977)
is that a delicious tuning flex kit in the pic?

Yessir! Amazingly high quality kit, and great little mounting bracket.

The Racers Line 04-17-2015 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun Perry (Post 2192675)
Neal, I'm very happy for you bro. This is Shaun with the whiteout turbo FR-S. You fixed some leaking on my oil plate, and attached the air line to my blow off valve at EQ. Funny how you shared that day that someday soon you wanted to get your own thing going. Great to see that already happening!

I'll be in contact with you soon. Still need to upgrade my clutch.

I can finally reply now! Haha. It is funny how fast things can change man!

Let me know when your ready, and we'll make it happen!

themajesticone 04-17-2015 09:57 AM

Yes

0351USMC 04-17-2015 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiteout13FRS (Post 2215975)
I like how it says not neal@eq anymore lol

Laughed when I saw that!

funwheeldrive 04-17-2015 02:29 PM

Super stoked about this. I can't wait to bring my car over.

0351USMC 04-17-2015 04:19 PM

@The Racers Line I get my blown twin tomorrow so stand by for that clutch and flywheel install!

The Racers Line 04-19-2015 01:45 AM

Spent all of yesterday prepping the Z4M for the Exlusive Trackdays event at Thunderhill West. This car is driven very hard and put away wet, and it was time for some much needed love.

Installed
-AKG poly motor and trans mounts
-AKG direct mount stage 2 shifter
-Porsche front Brembo conversion with Hawk Blue pads
-Rogue Engineering headerback exhaust system
-275/35/18 Hancook Z221 DOT R-comps mounted and balanced courtesy of Santa Rosa Tires Plus

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Cjymiller 04-19-2015 04:12 PM

Should have gone with The Racer's Edge instead...

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The Racers Line 04-23-2015 12:06 AM

Papers are done, Business is official!

Looking at bigger shops in the East Bay right now guys, hope to get a bit closer to a majority of my customers.

Also, website just launched. It's very basic for now, as I can only work on it in my free time, and this is a one man show for the time being!(A pro will be jumping on the website soon, an ft86'r as a matter of fact!) www.TheRacersLine.com

Lastly, I can't thank you guys enough for the immense support I have been getting from this community. Whether it be all these PM's expressing your support and congratulations, or just the amount of business I have gotten in just the last few weeks. Much love FT86 club!

finch1750 04-23-2015 12:15 AM

Congrats!

Hope you're closer soon. Im 8k miles away from needing my ATF done again. Though not sure if it requires a specialty tool to monitor temps. Lol

whiteout13FRS 04-23-2015 12:43 AM

Yes move closer to me! That is where the business is at. And we all know you down here.

The Racers Line 04-28-2015 11:52 PM

Hey guys! Quick update, as I'm not a huge fan of just posting "bump"


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I am an official Amsoil dealer now! Always used the stuff in my BMW's and its been great in the FRS. My preferred weights are stocked in the shop, but I am happy to order something of your preference before a scheduled service, or you can purchase if for yourself directly from my site. Thanks!

The Racers Line 05-02-2015 05:18 PM

Now offering the very popular Zage/SBD turbo kit!

Check out the website for more info!

$3799+Tax installed(Price includes pre-tapped oil pan and T-Shirt) Install is easily completed in one day.

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The Racers Line 05-02-2015 05:33 PM

Don't forget to take advantage of my weekend hours!

Just had a 13' STI in this morning for KW V3's, adjustment, and tire rotation. Customer was back on the road before noon!

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The Racers Line 05-09-2015 02:26 PM

Friday brought @FUN BRZ 's car in for a lip kit install!

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Later that day was the monthly Dublin meet up! Great turnout and a bunch of good people.

photo credit @Pwolf
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The Racers Line 05-14-2015 10:55 PM

Hey guys! Been a crazy busy week and it's not even Friday yet.

Been doing a lot of work to the website, feel free to check it out.(It is not perfect, but its slowly getting close) I'm adding new products hourly. It is a very time consuming process! Anyone local can save big on shipping and pick parts up directly from the shop as well. Any questions about pricing or installations, just shoot me a PM or Email. I'm a big fan of combining parts purchases with install deals!

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Pwolf 05-14-2015 11:13 PM

Website looks slick!

FUN BRZ 05-15-2015 02:55 AM

Nice Job Neal!

The Racers Line 05-19-2015 09:50 PM

@Shaun Perry in today with his SBD turbo FRS. Installed a new ACT clutch kit to handle more power!

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Later today I also had @whiteout13FRS in with his Turbo SBD frs to take advantage of my 30k service and an electronic boost controller in preparation for his new tune.

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Shaun Perry 05-19-2015 09:55 PM

Clutch break-in sucks, so tempting to drop my right foot on the throttle lol 😫. Neal thank you again sir for today, Costco polish dog lunch FTW haha.

whiteout13FRS 05-20-2015 02:02 PM

Thanks again Neal for the usual awesome and honest work. I drove all the way from hayward and will do it again anytime.

Can you quote me a price for a good over pipe and frontpipe combo and install :)

The Racers Line 05-27-2015 07:00 PM

@jher was in today for Tein Street Flex's and Tein EDFC install! Car looks and sits fantastic!

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The Racers Line 05-27-2015 08:33 PM

A little sneak peak for @BigFatFlip See you tomorrow sir!

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jher 05-27-2015 08:39 PM

Thanks again Neal.

The Racers Line 05-28-2015 10:31 PM

Today brought me @BigFatFlip BRZ. He purchased the Ohlins through me netting him a great discount on labor!

As you'd expect from Ohlins, these are an amazing quality product. I played with the ride height a bit to get it back exactly to stock(customer desired), after setting the Ohlins spec'd pre-load. The road up to the shop is very bumping and made for a great quick test of the ride quality. On Ohlins' street setting, the car soaked up the bumps greatly while keeping the car planted and un-bouncy. The car will be used on the track as well, and Ohlins provides a guide to help with setting these coil-overs up.

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Pwolf 05-28-2015 10:42 PM

Does this mean @BigFatFlip is going to make his way to an 86Cup event soon?

The Racers Line 05-28-2015 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pwolf (Post 2266261)
Does this mean @BigFatFlip is going to make his way to an 86Cup event soon?

He and I had a little chat about it. Time is the issue for both of us, but its in the works!

BigFatFlip 05-28-2015 11:39 PM

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So much for staying stealth...Thanks for blowing my cover Neal :D

Driveway/ride-height test: SUCCESS! Attachment 110782

You can't tell, but there's about 1/8"-1/16" of day light left down there, no scarping! :lol:

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Racers Line (Post 2266257)

^Lol, that's my hand "clicking" away, felt so good.

Anyway, thanks for the quality work Neal! It was great hanging out while you worked, can't wait for your new (closer to me) shop. Although the instruction manual could have been a little bit clearer, you had it all figured out lol. Also, thanks for the Costco pro-tip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pwolf (Post 2266261)
Does this mean @BigFatFlip is going to make his way to an 86Cup event soon?

Like Neal said, its all about work-family-personal fun balance, but definitely want to at least do one 86cup event this year.


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