POST YOUR BODY/CAR SHOP EXPERIENCE NorthWest (Installs/Paint/Bodywork)

[azn370z]

This was started by goose from the other z forum but thought it would be good info here too. Make sure to copy, cut, and fill in while doing your review. I will start it off...

SHOP NAME: Stage Performance
LOCATION: Kirkland, WA
WORK DONE: Rear camber install, adjust coilovers
PROS: Good price, friendly, quick
CONS: I don't think they were familiar with coilovers that need to be adjusted by shock and springs.
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes
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SHOP NAME: Speedware Motorsports
LOCATION: Redmond, WA
WORK DONE: Full Alignment. Corner Balance.
PROS: Experienced shop, large, clean, professonal
CONS: A lot more expensive

RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: YES

[Titan1080]

SHOP NAME: Intec Racing
LOCATION: Kent, WA
WORK DONE: Osiris dyno-tuned my Titan's engine, purchased some small part items
PROS: Good prices, friendly and very experienced tuners and mechanics,
CONS: None in my experience
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes, another Titan forum member had his troubled, Stillen-supercharged engine fixed and properly tuned, I'd definitely trust them to wrench my car if I needed something installed that I couldn't

[Spec Jay]

SHOP NAME: NWAutoShield
LOCATION: Seattle, WA out of the M-B dealership (will drive out to you though)
WORK DONE: Venture Shield Clear Bra
PROS: Great guy. Great prices. willing to drop you off nearby(i went to Uwajimaya) any blemishes you see he will redo no hassle.
CONS: None
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: YES

for small bolt ons i do side work also for dirt cheap or food lol. I built the sentra in my signature from scratch and hand pieced the turbo kit and tuned it.

[chibbell]

SHOP NAME: Highline Customs
LOCATION: Portland, OR
WORK DONE: Window Tint
PROS: Great guys. Answered all my questions about tint and clearbra. Showed me their work and shop and were just generally nice people. They did a great job of 35% on sides and rear on my blue Z.
CONS: None
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes

[azn370z]

SHOP NAME: Aldercrest Rebuild
LOCATION: Lynnwood, WA
WORK DONE: Paint
PROS: $200 to paint my lip, only took 4 days
CONS: They usually take a long time to finish the job because they have a long waiting list.
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes

[ocean.mirage]

has anyone been to kito autosport?, I was looking at going there to get a dyno tune done.

[res0zsfa]

SHOP NAME: arsenal motorsports
LOCATION: Everett, WA
WORK DONE: BOLT ONS
PROS: good at what he does, friendly, cheap, 75 dollars an hr
CONS: he just laid off his assistant.. so it takes a lil longer installing by himself
and yes, i recommend this place

[ZeeCar]

SHOP NAME: DealerXpress of Auburn Welcome to Dealer Xpress!
LOCATION: Auburn, WA
WORK DONE: Window Tint
PROS: Unbeatable price and amazing attetion to detail. Good tint selection (manufacturers and shades)
CONS: None
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes

[djpathfinder]

SHOP NAME: Cantrell Motorsports
LOCATION: Kirkland, WA
WORK DONE: Installed SPC font and rear camber kits, corner balancing and wheel alignment
PROS: Typically work on high end cars (including Porsches, Lambos, etc.) and race/performance applications, good attention to detail, knowledgeable, good (and quick) customer service.
CONS: special order item pricing can be high, poor (small) signage at front of complex (i.e. can be hard to find).
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes

[tjlazer]

SHOP NAME: Barretts Autobody
LOCATION: Lakewood, WA
WORK DONE: Painted front bumper and side skirts
PROS: Great work and attention to detail. Good paint matching. Fair pricing.
CONS: There is typically a couple week waiting period and they might take a few days to get the work done.
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes

[tjlazer]

SHOP NAME: Visual Effects
LOCATION: Puyallup, WA
WORK DONE: Tint
PROS: Excellent tint shop! Very professional and friendly staff. Husband/wife team. Highly recommended. Great prices too.
CONS: I think they only accept cash, not sure though. I know the price is better with cash.
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes

[azn370z]

SHOP NAME: Tight N tidy Racing
LOCATION: Kent, WA
WORK DONE: Tires mounted and balanced
PROS: About $55 to mount and balance 4 tires, won't scratch your wheels
CONS: Limited hours, I think they're open during the evening on weekdays
RECOMMEND SHOP TO FRIENDS: Yes

[zackstratford]

Shop Name- PSI
Located- Portland/Hillsboro
Work Done- Built my a suuuuuuppper sexy exhaust (post pics later)
Pros- Top Quality work done, respectful, thorough, JJ there knows Z's,
Cons- not the cheapest