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Old 11-17-2008, 07:46 PM
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Need a good but not too expensive repair shop in Orange County

Hello guys,

I am lookin for a good but not too expensive independent repair shop in Orange County (I am in Fullerton) to replace my 2005 Cooper S suspension (struts and springs) for me. Any recommendations?

TIA,
Simon
 
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Old 11-26-2008, 11:58 PM
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Have you given Danny a call at MiniCorsa yet?
He's got a great reputation and is pretty darned reasonable with his pricing.

As an added bonus, you'll be amazed at how quickly he can remove and replace items...

He's up in Hollywood on Burbank Avenue I believe... heck, I drove up there from Chula Vista... Fullerton isn't far at all compared to that!
 
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Old 11-30-2008, 03:45 PM
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go to goez suspension

Originally Posted by m3yeh
Hello guys,

I am lookin for a good but not too expensive independent repair shop in Orange County (I am in Fullerton) to replace my 2005 Cooper S suspension (struts and springs) for me. Any recommendations?

TIA,
Simon
Go to goez suspension. If you have all the parts they will install it. He did my coilovers, sway bars, and camber links for about $500.00 goez.com in anaheim
 
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I've used EF1 in Long Beach, so far only for a pulley. Nice guys, good pricing. They are two blocks away from Long Beach Mini/BMW.
 
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what did they charge for a pulley job?
 
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how much?

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I've used EF1 in Long Beach, so far only for a pulley. Nice guys, good pricing. They are two blocks away from Long Beach Mini/BMW.
how much did they charge for a pulley job?
 
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I think it was $160-180 it's been awhile, I could be wrong. You can call and talk to Fabrizio and get a quote. Also since the CAI needs to be removed for the pulley install he would install a different one if you provide it for no extra charge, don't know if he still does this though. Whatever the price is it is only for labor, you provide the pulley and optional CAI.
 
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Originally Posted by m3yeh
Hello guys,

I am lookin for a good but not too expensive independent repair shop in Orange County (I am in Fullerton) to replace my 2005 Cooper S suspension (struts and springs) for me. Any recommendations?

TIA,
Simon
You are going to need an alignment with that install so try to find a shop that also has a 4 wheel rack and knows Mini's . Steves Auto Clinic is the only one that I know has one but there may be others . Its a easy couple hr job so you could drive and wait for it .

www.stevesautoclinic.com


Randy
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I just had a lot of work done on my 2002 MC at Coast Motor Werk in Huntington Beach. I can't recommend them highly enough. This is the first time in at least 25 years that my car was cleaned and outside 2 hours before promised delivery time. Price came in under estimate. They'll return rental car for you to Enterprise. Just outstanding, and a gorgeous waiting room! My car is just like new.
 
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Any Idea on Pricing at Coast Motor Werk

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I just had a lot of work done on my 2002 MC at Coast Motor Werk in Huntington Beach. I can't recommend them highly enough. This is the first time in at least 25 years that my car was cleaned and outside 2 hours before promised delivery time. Price came in under estimate. They'll return rental car for you to Enterprise. Just outstanding, and a gorgeous waiting room! My car is just like new.
I'm still awaiting delivery of my MCSa and wanted to put on some NM Springs, and need a good shop to do the work, any idea what they charge for a spring replacement job?
 
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Spring installation

ABF Tech Division in Huntington Beach did a great job on my TSW spring installation!
 
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I met Dez Ballard of Tech Division today, and he gave me a tour of the facility. A lot of nice projects underway.

Dez also answered questions I had about recommended race gear and kindly provided assistance.

Here's the website that gives a brief overview. My close friends at Berk Technology mentioned Dez for MINI and Porsche work and upgrades.

http://www.abftechdivision.com/
 
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