Specialized shops for 370Z's in the Raleigh, NC area.

Oh_yea? · 06-23-2011, 11:22 AM

I'm looking for trustworthy shop in the Raleigh, NC area. A shop owner that I'm able to build a relationship with who's can tackle basic things as routine oil changes or performance upgrades without me having to following and making sure not only was the job performed to standard, but my car isn't returned with new blemishes that aren't accounted for. The dealer doesn't cut it as we are just another job for them (as if they were performing a favor instead of a service) and most performance shops here seem to lean towards the Honda side. Any suggestion are welcome.

Also, looking for other members in the area. I love the fact that I drive something that isn't seen in every corner, but would love to meets others with the same taste to ask question, suggestions or just to hangout and network. Thanks, see you guys around!

Alto101 · 06-23-2011, 12:30 PM

I also would like to find such a place, let me know if you find anything.

Ryan

Oh_yea? · 06-24-2011, 08:16 AM

That would be great, share the feedback and experience. I've talked to them as well and mention they specialize in 300z but were open to newer models. I'll touch faces with you again and find out about your experience. Thanks for replying.

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Originally Posted by Alto101

I am also located in Raleigh and we are taking my wife's G37 to a shop called PremierZ this weekend to have an ARK exhaust put on. If we like the place, my Z will be back there to get my exhaust and springs put on.

PremierZ.com

It seems perfect, a shop nearby which specializes in Z's. The owner has been very responsive in e-mails with me so everything is good so far.

We just moved to the Raleigh area less than a year ago. My wife drives a 2009 Athens Blue G37s and I have a black cherry 2011 370z. If you ever wanted to meet somewhere, let me know.

Ryan

Alto101 · 06-26-2011, 04:59 PM

Changed mind about shop.

Oh_yea? · 06-27-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alto101

See ARK Exhaust Installed

Highly recommended.

Great to hear positive feed back, exhaust sounds great thanks for sharing, would love to hear it in person!

Osiris · 06-27-2011, 01:29 PM

um, is NORTH Carolina in the Southeast???????

Oh_yea? · 06-27-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

um, is NORTH Carolina in the Southeast???????

I never made the rules, North to me means North, but if you ask any local, North Carolina is consider the south? I just roll with the punches, hence the reason for the location of this post, still a great place to live.

Alex8282 · 09-12-2011, 04:19 PM

Just came across this post. if your still looking for a shop Happy Japs in Cary (off Harrison ave) is a great little shop.

Oh_yea? · 09-13-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alto101

Changed mind about shop.

Wondering what happen?

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Originally Posted by Alex8282

Just came across this post. if your still looking for a shop Happy Japs in Cary (off Harrison ave) is a great little shop.

Awesome, thanks for sharing. I'll drive by the week and check them out. Have you had any type of service done their?

I bit the bullet and recently took my Z to the dealer for an oil change (Souther States Nissan in Raleigh), in a nut shell, the tech stained the leather on my seat including finger prints around the dash, steering wheel an such. I received an apology and a free oil change on my next visit from the clerk that rang me up. The tech returned and attempted to wipe of the mess with some spray that he was unfamiliar with? The gesture was kind of him but I won't be returning. I tried and again failed horribly.

370z-09 · 02-19-2012, 08:57 AM

clinton nc here<<<< not to far from raleigh... just got my z and would like to meet and great with other z owners!

holla

Oh_yea? · 02-27-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z-09

clinton nc here<<<< not to far from raleigh... just got my z and would like to meet and great with other z owners!

holla

Sounds great, I'll shoot you a pm

USMCASA · 02-27-2012, 04:39 PM

i'm in the area as well. as for service i take it to where my buddy works since he treats it like i would if i did it and i get to watch. pm me for the local... as far as performance places, there aren't really any reliable places in raleigh...

NanoBrew · 01-16-2014, 07:57 PM

I'm also looking for someplace trustworthy to get routine maintenance done in the cary / raleigh area. Took my 2012 to Leith nissan for my first oil change.... and ya terrible experience. I can't go back or I just might lose it. Basically they treated my car like it was a dollar store item. From unnecessarily revving the engine to using the paint as a clipboard to write on. Oh and terrible terrible attitudes from one of the workers.

My brother told me today that Premier Z has since closed, moving back to / consolidating in Florida.

So still looking for a reliable place to get an oil change. Looks like it's happy japs for me unless anyone else has any new suggestions?

-Dan

06-23-2011, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Oh_yea? Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Posts: 98 Drives: 09 Sport-Tour 6spd Rep Power: 14	Specialized shops for 370Z's in the Raleigh, NC area. I'm looking for trustworthy shop in the Raleigh, NC area. A shop owner that I'm able to build a relationship with who's can tackle basic things as routine oil changes or performance upgrades without me having to following and making sure not only was the job performed to standard, but my car isn't returned with new blemishes that aren't accounted for. The dealer doesn't cut it as we are just another job for them (as if they were performing a favor instead of a service) and most performance shops here seem to lean towards the Honda side. Any suggestion are welcome. Also, looking for other members in the area. I love the fact that I drive something that isn't seen in every corner, but would love to meets others with the same taste to ask question, suggestions or just to hangout and network. Thanks, see you guys around! Last edited by Oh_yea?; 06-23-2011 at 11:27 AM. Reason: correction

06-23-2011, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 14	Also in Raleigh I also would like to find such a place, let me know if you find anything. Ryan Last edited by Alto101; 08-22-2011 at 09:38 AM. Reason: Updated feedback

06-26-2011, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 14	Changed mind about shop. Last edited by Alto101; 08-22-2011 at 09:26 AM. Reason: Updated feedback

06-27-2011, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	um, is NORTH Carolina in the Southeast??????? __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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09-12-2011, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alex8282 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370z 6mt T+S PG Rep Power: 14	Just came across this post. if your still looking for a shop Happy Japs in Cary (off Harrison ave) is a great little shop.

02-19-2012, 08:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
370z-09 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: north carolina Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370z grey touring Rep Power: 13	clinton nc here<<<< not to far from raleigh... just got my z and would like to meet and great with other z owners! holla

02-27-2012, 04:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 17	i'm in the area as well. as for service i take it to where my buddy works since he treats it like i would if i did it and i get to watch. pm me for the local... as far as performance places, there aren't really any reliable places in raleigh...

01-16-2014, 07:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
NanoBrew Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 10 Drives: '12 370Z NAG M6 Rep Power: 12	I'm also looking for someplace trustworthy to get routine maintenance done in the cary / raleigh area. Took my 2012 to Leith nissan for my first oil change.... and ya terrible experience. I can't go back or I just might lose it. Basically they treated my car like it was a dollar store item. From unnecessarily revving the engine to using the paint as a clipboard to write on. Oh and terrible terrible attitudes from one of the workers. My brother told me today that Premier Z has since closed, moving back to / consolidating in Florida. So still looking for a reliable place to get an oil change. Looks like it's happy japs for me unless anyone else has any new suggestions? -Dan