Good race shop in SoCal?

apexstrafer · 01-13-2010, 01:23 PM

I used to go to BMS but since they are no more, I need a good shop that can do coilover installs, alignment and maybe occasional service. Can anyone recommend a place in the OC area? LA/SGV areas are okay too.

imom · 01-13-2010, 01:52 PM

For Coilover installs, alignment, and wheel balance I would recommend

JC Auto House
Temple City, CA

I had my M aligned and balanced there and made my drive worth while. He has reviews in other BMW and Audi forums and my friend recommended me to him. Best part is that he is way cheaper than dealer. It's not a pristine BMW garage, but his reputation and my actual experience seeing how he spends his time in making the car as straight as possible really shows when you see him work. Yelp or google the forums yourself about Cyrus' shop. A lot of track folks goes to his shop for alignment.

I had my strut bar installed locally and then took my car to get alignment done a few weeks ago... drives straight and handles even better with the strut bar.

Send me PM if you can't find his contact info... Cyrus made sure I didn't leave until I was happy the car...can't say that about too many shop these days.

OH FO SHO · 01-14-2010, 03:57 AM

bavarian exclusive out in Brea is a good shop for installs.

terryltl · 01-14-2010, 11:59 AM

I installed my kw clubsport , quaife lsd and 3.91 final gear at renn-spec,
and alignment i use to go evasive motorsports, 2 min drive from renn-spec.

apexstrafer · 01-15-2010, 01:24 PM

Cool, thanks guys.

Funny, Evasive is right next door to my work. I used to buy stuff for my Evo there, never thought of them for euro stuff or actual installs/set up.

stubble88 · 01-17-2010, 10:47 PM

West End Alignment in Gardena
Does the alignment with you in the car
I would go no where else
Does a lot of race cars.
call weeks in advance though.

laidback · 01-23-2010, 01:49 AM

Southbay autohaus

http://www.southbayautohaus.net/

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01-13-2010, 01:52 PM	#2
imom First Lieutenant 29 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Subaru BRZ ....... Z4MR (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	For Coilover installs, alignment, and wheel balance I would recommend JC Auto House Temple City, CA I had my M aligned and balanced there and made my drive worth while. He has reviews in other BMW and Audi forums and my friend recommended me to him. Best part is that he is way cheaper than dealer. It's not a pristine BMW garage, but his reputation and my actual experience seeing how he spends his time in making the car as straight as possible really shows when you see him work. Yelp or google the forums yourself about Cyrus' shop. A lot of track folks goes to his shop for alignment. I had my strut bar installed locally and then took my car to get alignment done a few weeks ago... drives straight and handles even better with the strut bar. Send me PM if you can't find his contact info... Cyrus made sure I didn't leave until I was happy the car...can't say that about too many shop these days.
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OH FO SHO Captain 15 Rep 615 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: california iTrader: (0)	bavarian exclusive out in Brea is a good shop for installs. __________________ '03 3.0i z4: tiag ext., red int., SMG, sport, premium HAMANN exhaust l HAMANN front lip l 19" Miro type 366 (HAMANN edition race replicas) l RPI air scoop l KW v2 coilovers *-MY PICTURE THREAD-*
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terryltl Private First Class 28 Rep 140 Posts Drives: z4mc Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	I installed my kw clubsport , quaife lsd and 3.91 final gear at renn-spec, and alignment i use to go evasive motorsports, 2 min drive from renn-spec.
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apexstrafer First Lieutenant 14 Rep 385 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Cool, thanks guys. Funny, Evasive is right next door to my work. I used to buy stuff for my Evo there, never thought of them for euro stuff or actual installs/set up. __________________
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stubble88 Private First Class 9 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 ZCP blue Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	West End Alignment in Gardena Does the alignment with you in the car I would go no where else Does a lot of race cars. call weeks in advance though.
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01-23-2010, 01:49 AM	#7
laidback Lieutenant Colonel 134 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: M's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Southbay autohaus http://www.southbayautohaus.net/ __________________ Live as if you will die tomorrow, but learn as if you will live forever." M.G
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