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

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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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdo221

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

03-30-2015, 10:59 PM	#1
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)	The Racers Line! Northern California's FT86 Parts Sales and Installation Specialist [CENTER] 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 Last edited by The Racers Line; 05-17-2022 at 09:33 PM.

03-30-2015, 11:12 PM	#2
0351USMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2014 FRS JRSC'd Location: Novato, CA Posts: 367 Thanks: 527 Thanked 189 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got work coming your way soon buddy!!! __________________

03-31-2015, 12:00 PM	#6
Shaun Perry Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 302 Thanks: 28 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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. __________________ SBD Turbo V2 \| OFT Flexfuel Kit; Tuned by Shiv @10psi \| Nameless 2.5in. 1-piece OP/FP \| Full Custom Center Exit/SS dual tip cat-back exhaust \| KateCOOL Oil Cooler \| Mishimoto T-Stat sandwhich plate \| ACT XT Street Clutch Kit; 10.5lb flywheel \| RSR Black-i Coilovers \| Rota Torque 17x9 +30 \| Bayson R front lip/side skirts/rear spats and rear windshield visor

04-17-2015, 01:21 AM	#11
whiteout13FRS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 White FRS Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 224 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like how it says not neal@eq anymore lol __________________ SBD turbo. Delicious tuning flex fuel. Kate oil cooling kit. Spencer crash beam. Perrin 3" Exhaust. Motiv pipes. Wilwood Front Big Brakes. Greddy Cold Air Intake. Stance Coilover kit. Spyder v2 tails. Sparcos driver seat. Race Creations duck bill cf trunk. 91/e85 tuned by Eric @ elite performance. All other installs by Neal @ the racers line. Coming soon: track time

04-17-2015, 01:22 AM	#12
whiteout13FRS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 White FRS Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 224 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	is that a delicious tuning flex kit in the pic? __________________ SBD turbo. Delicious tuning flex fuel. Kate oil cooling kit. Spencer crash beam. Perrin 3" Exhaust. Motiv pipes. Wilwood Front Big Brakes. Greddy Cold Air Intake. Stance Coilover kit. Spyder v2 tails. Sparcos driver seat. Race Creations duck bill cf trunk. 91/e85 tuned by Eric @ elite performance. All other installs by Neal @ the racers line. Coming soon: track time

03-31-2015, 03:35 AM	#3
cdo221 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S, 2015 RS 1.0 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 532 Thanks: 285 Thanked 174 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is your new shop going to be located in Fairfield? When you say suspension adjustment.. Do u mean alignments as well?

03-31-2015, 01:08 PM	#7
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)	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!

04-15-2015, 10:47 PM	#8
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)	Apparently no one can get a hold of Hachiroku and it is taking quite a long time to get my name changed.

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