Hey everyone, new guy here doing research on building up a peppy commuter car (EG hatch w/ B18c1) and just wanted to introduce myself. I have an Evo VIII which I am slowly building up and wanted something more reliable and gas sipping to drive for school and work but didn't want something lame like a Hyundai or a Kia or something. Does anyone know any good Honda shops around the Concord area?

 

Imports Automotive... talk to carlos mang.. hes a good guy.

 

What city?

EDIT: Thanks, buddy! I just realized they are near me.


Modified by Boo Radley at 1:47 AM 1/20/2008

 

Modacar in livermore, Prosteetonline in hayward. It all depends on how far you want to drive. I like weaksauce in santa clara. HTH

 

Yeah I wouldn't mind driving far out for quality service. If I don't get parts or service for my Evo VIII out in Concord at my friends shop I usually go to Hayward or Fremont to some other shops.

It's freaking hard to find an EG hatch though. All the ones I find on craigslist look molested and riced out. I just want something beater looking for the sleeper effect/ theft deterent. Also kinda tough trying to find a wrecked Teg GSR for a donor car. Can anyone maybe point me in the right direction to find this stuff 'cause craigslist isn't cutting it.

 

dont go to carlos in imports automotive,

 

Care to explain? Haven't talked to the guy but I'd like to hear any positive and negatives about the shop so I can make an informed decision.

 

Don't give up the search! You are bound to find a good EG out there.

Along with craigslist, you can also try cars.com or autotrader.com. Not to mention, you can also look here on HT.

 

Haha no way I'm giving up! Just gonna keep looking 'til I find the right deal. Some people trying to charge waaaay over KBB for dented up crap rides.

 

Go to Pro street, modacar. DNR performance Redzone.. I havent heard any good things about Imports automtoive so far.. like Eklsv-T said. Its a no no..

 

Yeah about that Imports Automotive...if it's on Monument Blvd in Concord then maybe I'd rather not check it out haha.

 

concord sucks I KNOW, go to hayward or sf

 

There is a shop in Concord called Kyokudo Performance 2190 meridian park blvd., ste. H
go check it out

 

I know those guys and no thanks. Guess I'm looking for more than just a parts shop.

 

haha True DAT. There really isnt any good Tuning shop in concord. And about imports auto, i heard they blow up motors...

 

haha ya 925 really do need a REAL shop

 

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Lol what about TwinCam in Concord? Jk worst shop ever. I heard they were closing down.

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For tuning I think I'll check out Andy at Speedelement in Fremont. He tunes Evo's and a bunch of other cars and I know he knows his ****. Almost had him tune my Evo but I ended up going with the guy who originally tuned my Evo.

Otherwise I want to find a shop to consult with over how to go about building up my proposed setup (EG hatch w/ ITR swap, suspension, and brakes). I want to make sure it's actually guys who know how to drive and build fast Honda's and not just parts sellers who can do a little research on the internetz.

 

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Lol what about TwinCam in Concord? Jk worst shop ever. I heard they were closing down.

im surprized they lasted this long

For tuning I think I'll check out Andy at Speedelement in Fremont. He tunes Evo's and a bunch of other cars and I know he knows his ****. Almost had him tune my Evo but I ended up going with the guy who originally tuned my Evo.

Otherwise I want to find a shop to consult with over how to go about building up my proposed setup (EG hatch w/ ITR swap, suspension, and brakes). I want to make sure it's actually guys who know how to drive and build fast Honda's and not just parts sellers who can do a little research on the internetz.</TD></TR></TABLE> hell yes

 

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I agree.

 

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I dont know what they have heard.. but as far as I know hes a reputable guy.

There was a mishap with a car, but the dyno was rented out to somebody at the time the motor blew. It wasnt the owners of the shop themselves.

 

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I dont know what they have heard.. but as far as I know hes a reputable guy.

There was a mishap with a car, but the dyno was rented out to somebody at the time the motor blew. It wasnt the owners of the shop themselves.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Feel free to back up your statement then. I like to know both sides to every story so I can make an informed decision.

 

yeah that was about it.. haha i didnt know the full story other than "imports automotive" not being responsible for that happening.. I wanna know what happened to them above though..

 

No offense to owner of imports auto. He built my na high compression gsr motor and blew it on the dyno I spent **** loads of cash because of this guy and I have receipts to prove it. Heck, this guy took my parts and didnt tell me

 

Damn that really sucks.. I hear them boasting about a 99 SI that is Turboed and what not. But everytime i pass by its just sitting there motorless with a intercooler bolted on.

 

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ouch... Id be bitter as *** myself cuz i know how much money it costs to build a motor... damn.. Did they accept any of the responsibility since they built it?? and Dyno'd it??