reason why i didnt consider costco is because of the horror story i heard, from scratching the wheels to damaging the side skirts.

but i will definitely do some research on them. thanks for the suggestion :tiphat:

I've never... Well... I've never HEARD of one compared to the many I have heard from America's Tire Co...

But they did raise my ISF and the lift touched the side skirts, they said and URGED me to get brand new side skirts painted and installed. I literally couldn't see the damage even if I tried looking for it. So I didn't/couldn't do it. I really wouldn't have known if they didn't tell me.

thanks for the input, i will see if my local costco can order the tires i want :tiphat:

Has anyone been to Auto Explosion in Gardena? A friend has a friend who highly recommends for paint and their Yelp reviews look really good.

Judging by that name, I wouldn't go there for any engine work!:roflpuke2:

Just checked their web site, looks like they're a good place to go for body work
Auto Explosion Body Shop - Custom & Collision Center - 13805 Normandie Avenue Gardena, CA 90249 - (310) 329-6691 - Auto Body Refinish, Custom Body & Paint

Haha, really! Yea I'm pretty set on giving them a try. Just want to see if any 370 guys have been and if they recommend.

Auto Explosion is pretty much the best shop you can go to for any auto body related stuff

They work on all of my friends cars so you can go there with complete confidence of their competence

Wow, great!! Thanks Waizzz!

Just got my car detailed by Joe (Owner) at Superior Shine. Car was dirty as F due to the rain and the semi flooded canyon road i took to work.

Car looks brand new again so just giving a shoutout to Joe at Superior Shine and you guys can contact him if you are not able to wash/detail the Z yourself.

Tel: 1-800-414-7446
website: www.SuperiorShine.com

Anyone know someone who rolls fenders?

Someone recommended this guy in another thread for another member. Check him out, he's in SD.

Southern California's Leading Fender Work Specialist

Edit: It was BBQ who first posted from this thread http://www.the370z.com/southern-cali...mendation.html

So.Cal Tuner Recommendation
 

I do not often write reviews; that is unless I experience either horrible or outstanding service. I recently visited “Specialty-Z” in Chatsworth, CA, a tuner shop who specializes in Nissan vehicles. I worked with Sebastian (SEB) who, when I approached him, asked me a lot of questions about what I wanted him to do, my driving style, and expectations. I found him to be a genuine professional, one who is focused more on the customer than trying to upsell his services and components. I must have received 20 emails from him keeping me informed about the schedule, and making sure we were still tracking with each other.

Let me just say that as a former mechanic I had the most outstanding experience ever. I rarely experience someone who exceeds my expectations but in this case, he knocked the ball out of the park. I could not be happier. I have decided to drop my current shop and exclusively use Specialty-Z. He completed the work ahead of schedule, washed the car, and spent a lot of time going over the equipment and mapping instructions. In my honest opinion, no one compares to this shop.

Work completed; Stillen cold air intake, oil cooler, Fast Intentions exhaust, and tune.

Didn't even know of this thread till now. I'll definitely be using some of the referenced shops! :D

I've always used Pro-1 Performance in Pico Rivera, they really take care of my car and last time I went for an oil change, I saw a R34 getting suspension done.

Can anyone recommend a SMOG place in North Orange County? Thanks

I no longer recommend Lou and Amplified Motorsport. I've been to his shop for my suspension and intakes so I had good experience prior to this and this time, it was disastrous.

Here's what happened.

This took place just before Thanksgiving '2013 when my GB NST pulley arrived. It was an install gone bad. Took more than 20 minutes to get the car up on their lift. This should have been a signal for me to say stop, I'm leaving. But I was there before. As for the installation itself, the battery terminal was not undone. For some reason, they shorted when the tech's wrench grounded and zapped a hole on the oil filter cooler, sparks went flying around and I went oh sh!t. All the coolant leaked out. Tech error. He said he thought about taking the terminals off but did not say anything. I heard from the lead tech that the Lou wanted to weld the hole shut. Lead tech said no not a good idea and asked to get a part instead (thanks lead tech Naoki - owns drift101 - drift school). No parts to be found in short notice. Special order item. No dealer had it in stock. They decided to bypass the oil cooler so I can get home -- a temporary solution. Fine I can come back Saturday to install the replacement oil cooler. When they were done with the pulley install, the car would not start. Key light went on! They checked the fuses and did not find anything. They seriously thought the incident triggered the steering lock issue. Car sat overnight. Oil cooler replacement arrived late Friday. They eventually discovered the fuse that kept the car from starting. They missed it the first time they went over all fuses. They had to replace the fuse assembly to get car started. Glad to find it was not the steering lock issue. It should not be affecting later model Z's. Since the cooler was replaced, they replaced the oil and filter and began bleeding late in the day. I just had my oil changed the past weekend with Amsoil Synth and Amsoil filter. They used Eneos and K&N. Not a fan of K&N but oh well. It is what it is. They could not work on bleeding the car again until late Saturday (tech had an appointment and can work late afternoon on Saturday). Car was finished late Saturday. I was picked up Sunday AM to by the tech to pick up the car.

What normally took 1 hour at the most to complete took 2.5 days because they failed to protect the car by taking off the terminals from the battery, replacement parts took time, tech could not work early Sat AM due to a prior commitment. Oil cooler and the starter fuse assembly took a long time to find. They tried their best to get it fixed. Started with one error. The pulleys were done quickly. Had it not been for grounding out and zapping a hole on the cooler, it would have been fine and zero issues. Again, they did their best to figure it out.

Because of the trouble, they did not charge me for the install. I know they really felt terrible about what happened. I got upset and very disappointed with the installation but figured no sense in yelling and screaming at them. They did their best under the circumstance. It was inconvenient but you deal with it. No Z from from Thursday night thru Sunday morning. In the end, the car now runs great! Love it. The OG tech Lou had opened his own business and is no longer there. That was the red flag and I missed/ignored it.

If anyone is looking for a good dealer to take their Z to, I recommend to go to West Covina Nissan. I have been going there for over four years and have never had to kickback my car to them.

If anyone decides to go there request Master technician Jeff Allen. He is awesome! He gets the job done in a timely manner and is very careful with your car as to not scuff it up, or, blemish your car in any manner as well.

Yea that OG tech was good. What was his name and what's the new business?

His name is Ken. The last thing I heard was he runs/owns an e-cigarette store somewhere in San Diego.

My friend just opened a shop in Chino so anyone in the LA or San Bernardino County that is looking for a trust worthy shop then feel free to hit him up.

He used to be a master mechanic for BMW but decided to explore other options and opened up his own shop. Very honest and professional guy that doesnt BS. The shop might be small (2 bays and lifts) but he is using state of the art equips. He can do almost anything on any models. Tell him Adam recommended him, and he might hook you up with some discounts.

Contant:
Kevin Huang
Tel:909.964.6515

13615 12th St Suite D,
Chino, California 91710

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/avantgardeautomotive



Some pics of my KW suspension and SPL parts installation
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps09b8ee9b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps16731fea.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps92e9a563.jpg

Nice car.

Where did you get that front bumper?

Recommendations of places to go to get parts/work done in So.Cal
 

Whoops wrong thread sorry

need a spot to do my oil change in San Diego that carries Motul asap. thanks :)

Call David Farris at Aero Auto Repair (the old Z-Whizz)
858-467-9999

Looking for a body shop in 626 area code that will do a great paint job for my stillen body kit. Color match [KAD]

the muffler man

went to them this morning to get a hanger mended.
$30 for fix +reinforcing i requested (for 2 hangers)...took less than 30mins.
got the z on & off the lift carefully, no scraping.
no appointment, no wait.
clean welds.

ask for Al

Looking for a shop to do spring install + wheel alignment.

For tires, brakes, suspension, alignment, etc work I recommend Zuby's brakes wheels and tires in Garden Grove. I've been going there for years and all the dealers around him trust him enough to contract some of their work to him. Pete the owner and Leo his manager are knowledgeable and friendly. It's the honesty that's hard to find around mechanics and these guys I trust. They even do other work for me frequently (electrical, body, etc.) Check their yelp reviews also, it seems to help when I check reviews before visiting other places.

Wheel alignment for lowered 370z
 

Does anyone know a good place around Torrance California to do an alignment for a lowered 370z

Thanks

West End Alignment in Gardena

Decent bodyshop in the Valley so I don't have to drive to Gardena , Torrance, or to El Monte?

Anybody can recommend reputable Powder Coater in Orange County area?

Embee Performance in Santa Ana CA.

anyone know a good detailer? I finally decided to come back after a year or so and finish up modding my Z :D but the paint could use some love first as well as my headlights.

SS Customs in Simi Valley

4486 Runway St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 527-8090

They do great work, did my paint and install.

Give them a call and talk to Stevie.

Need a place in the Covina area for the following installs/purchase:

Audio (Nav/back up camera)
lowering springs
exhaust

I thought I saw my car's twin brother. thanks for the lead.

Wheel Warehouse in Anaheim. Ask for Adam. Ask him to match meet or beat Tire Rack. They have been around since forever, have all the equipment to do large expensive wheels ECT.

125 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 772-1281

I think they have a program where if you refer a friend they give you a credit for next time. If you go PM so I can give you my name LOL.:tup:

Oh wow look who dusted off his forum login!