el scorcho Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 thanks for the heads up though... I'm really looking for a place that will do the maintenance as well as a Stage 2 Tune to knock both out at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 then just make a drive down to infamous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 hmm...they put my sister's accord on rollers when I took it in last week. They smogged a Honda on rollers? UNBELIEVEABLE! /sarcsm. One roller for both drive wheels for a FWD or RWD. You are unlikely to find a smog shop with two rollers for AWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 No such thing. Subarus get the old idle/high idle test. No rollers. We can take care of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 ^ This was all I every got with my Subarus in nearly 20 years of "dyno-required" smog tests in SoCal. Smog Shop: "It's a Subaru?" Me: "Yes" Smog Shop: "Okay - we'll just do a visual check of the smog 'devices', an extended idle and 2500 RPM tail sniffer check, and a vacuum test of the gas cap." - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 ^ that is what is required by the state for AWD vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yep - until they start requiring AWD dyno tests... and given the plethora of AWD vehicles coming to market, that may not be too far down the road, at least in Kalifonia. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Anyone know a reputable alignment shop in Irvine/central OC area? I want them to listen to me when I tell them I want them to max out negative camber and not tell me I don't know anything and that's wrong. Preferably somewhere that won't charge me a crap ton. Also should I wait on this until after I replace my LCA bushings? Or will it matter? My guess is yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Only really matters if LCA are offset. But, I would wait. Sounds like you need at a minimum a precision alignment (if not a corner balance too). Dont know anyone up north doing precision alignments. We use a local shop (Escondido) that has a pit instead of a lift. that way even the most hammered cars can roll right up. Mechanic has been working with us for over 1 year, so he is very familiar with the Subies we bring and the specs we want.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Anyone know a reputable alignment shop in Irvine/central OC area? I want them to listen to me when I tell them I want them to max out negative camber and not tell me I don't know anything and that's wrong. Preferably somewhere that won't charge me a crap ton. Also should I wait on this until after I replace my LCA bushings? Or will it matter? My guess is yes. You willing to go to Gardenia? If so, West End alignment has a stellar reputation for performance. Wait list is pretty intense though I'm told, but there reputation is the best in SoCal. I live in the sticks though so I use someone else in Redlands. (Pruetts, who I recommend.) Edited May 16, 2012 by nm+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Only really matters if LCA are offset. But, I would wait. Sounds like you need at a minimum a precision alignment (if not a corner balance too). Dont know anyone up north doing precision alignments. We use a local shop (Escondido) that has a pit instead of a lift. that way even the most hammered cars can roll right up. Mechanic has been working with us for over 1 year, so he is very familiar with the Subies we bring and the specs we want.. I'm just on konis and stock springs, can I corner balance without adjustable coilovers? I just want them to max out camber in the front within stock adjustability, which I hear is -1.5 and still won't wreck my tires. As it is I'm wearing more on the outside of the tire but hopefully with the konis and an alignment I can even that out. Rears I guess 0 or -.5 seems popular? Mike can you PM me pricing for whiteline LCA bushing kit + install? The ones I can see easily have minor cracking but they don't make any noise, how do you know when it's really time to replace? Are the offset bushings worth doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 You willing to go to Gardenia? If so, West End alignment has a stellar reputation for performance. Wait list is pretty intense though I'm told, but there reputation is the best in SoCal. I live in the sticks though so I use someone else in Redlands. (Pruetts, who I recommend.) Thanks man, if I can't find someone more local I'll keep this in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 No way to corner balance without coils. Surprised getting crap for asking to max out camber (in so cal). $175 to replace the rear bushings (labor). $200 for the front and rear (labor). For parts, website price minus 5% (LGT discount) plus tax (7.75%). Adding the 0.5deg of caster up front puts more weight over the front tires and increases turn in. Most drivers like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestars Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Never mind. Edited August 3, 2012 by alpinestars Don't need help anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 ??? Tis a mystery. Got a quote for a Mustang 150 AWD Dyno in my hands. Anyone know a bank that gives loans for dynos? I need about $50k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestars Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Haha, I was asking for a good shop in Downey to check out a car I wanted to buy, but I've changed my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Good luck with the "new" car search and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Refinishing? I'm trying to go from the two-tone job (in my avatar) to solid black. Really trying to do this on the cheap if possible (3-500).. anyone got any suggestions? There's not much more about painters in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You're located in Minnesota? This is a Socal thread for Socal shops ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Military - I'm stationed in San Diego, I'm from Minnesota. I'm not a complete dumbass, thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Cheap paint is like cheap tattoos. Prolly gonna need Earl Schieb or Maaco for $300-$500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Track Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 New owner checking in and giving kudos to Road Race Engineering for a quick, professional spring install. I would definitely recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Guys at Road Race are pretty cool. We see them at the Extremespeed events. They specialize in Mitsus. DSM shop. Subies are not their (every day) thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftcoast74 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Bump for IP&T.... Just had my coils swapped back in after getting rebuilt. Stance and dampening are great. +1 Mike & Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Happy to assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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