So Cal. Speedshop
08-17-2006, 01:59 PM
#11
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
go to galpin auto sports. they're all mustang enthusiasts, and the parking lot shows it. they're in north hills/san fernando. most of the guys also do work for 'pimp my ride.' though, none of their mustangs look that flashy.
08-17-2006, 03:00 PM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
ORIGINAL: hottymustang
Theres Xtreme Mustang (also known as GRC Performance) in Aliso Viego I know they are really good. Their Website
Theres Xtreme Mustang (also known as GRC Performance) in Aliso Viego I know they are really good. Their Website
08-17-2006, 03:02 PM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
ORIGINAL: ExtremeSaleen
STAY AWAY FROM GRC! Seriously. They've lost motors on the dyno at that shop. GRC Performance and Xtreme Mustang Performance are to different places. GRC is in Mission Viejo. XMP is in Aliso Viejo. Go to XMP. XMP Eric at XMP is also a former Saleen employee and knows what he's doing. I had work done at GRC and I won't be going back. Many people in my Saleen club have had or heard similar things.
STAY AWAY FROM GRC! Seriously. They've lost motors on the dyno at that shop. GRC Performance and Xtreme Mustang Performance are to different places. GRC is in Mission Viejo. XMP is in Aliso Viejo. Go to XMP. XMP Eric at XMP is also a former Saleen employee and knows what he's doing. I had work done at GRC and I won't be going back. Many people in my Saleen club have had or heard similar things.
08-17-2006, 04:12 PM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
ORIGINAL: Twister
I have heard nasty storys about Eric taking payments and then dragging his feet to do the work...
ORIGINAL: ExtremeSaleen
STAY AWAY FROM GRC! Seriously. They've lost motors on the dyno at that shop. GRC Performance and Xtreme Mustang Performance are to different places. GRC is in Mission Viejo. XMP is in Aliso Viejo. Go to XMP. XMP Eric at XMP is also a former Saleen employee and knows what he's doing. I had work done at GRC and I won't be going back. Many people in my Saleen club have had or heard similar things.
STAY AWAY FROM GRC! Seriously. They've lost motors on the dyno at that shop. GRC Performance and Xtreme Mustang Performance are to different places. GRC is in Mission Viejo. XMP is in Aliso Viejo. Go to XMP. XMP Eric at XMP is also a former Saleen employee and knows what he's doing. I had work done at GRC and I won't be going back. Many people in my Saleen club have had or heard similar things.
08-17-2006, 04:38 PM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
ORIGINAL: ExtremeSaleen
I haven't heard that, but I do know they could do a little better at customer service. Most people I know that go to them say they do great work. I've gotten my alignment done there and had to wait almost an hour past my appointment before they looked at it.
ORIGINAL: Twister
I have heard nasty storys about Eric taking payments and then dragging his feet to do the work...
ORIGINAL: ExtremeSaleen
STAY AWAY FROM GRC! Seriously. They've lost motors on the dyno at that shop. GRC Performance and Xtreme Mustang Performance are to different places. GRC is in Mission Viejo. XMP is in Aliso Viejo. Go to XMP. XMP Eric at XMP is also a former Saleen employee and knows what he's doing. I had work done at GRC and I won't be going back. Many people in my Saleen club have had or heard similar things.
STAY AWAY FROM GRC! Seriously. They've lost motors on the dyno at that shop. GRC Performance and Xtreme Mustang Performance are to different places. GRC is in Mission Viejo. XMP is in Aliso Viejo. Go to XMP. XMP Eric at XMP is also a former Saleen employee and knows what he's doing. I had work done at GRC and I won't be going back. Many people in my Saleen club have had or heard similar things.
08-18-2006, 01:37 AM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
Stay away from Galpin - they are a ripoff. In fact, Earl's actually preps quite a few cars for Galpin. He also warranties aftermarket parts. R&E built a 600hp 05' GT. Rule of thumb - the more on the website the less service you get. Stick to hometown guys. The bigger guys want to sell you what the manufacturers want to sell more than what necessarily works.
08-18-2006, 05:09 AM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
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Stay away from Galpin - they are a ripoff. In fact, Earl's actually preps quite a few cars for Galpin. He also warranties aftermarket parts. R&E built a 600hp 05' GT. Rule of thumb - the more on the website the less service you get. Stick to hometown guys. The bigger guys want to sell you what the manufacturers want to sell more than what necessarily works.
Stay away from Galpin - they are a ripoff. In fact, Earl's actually preps quite a few cars for Galpin. He also warranties aftermarket parts. R&E built a 600hp 05' GT. Rule of thumb - the more on the website the less service you get. Stick to hometown guys. The bigger guys want to sell you what the manufacturers want to sell more than what necessarily works.
When I get My Mustang GT(the 2nd one, 1st one is long gone), It'll be from Soutar's Ford of Barstow. If they don't have the GT I would like and I know they don't the the salesman will trade with the other dealer to get the car and drive over there and pick It up, Otherwise I'd just order an '07 from them, It's that Or I'd have to arrange to have My Nephew drive Me to where the Mustang GT is at and then I'd have to drive It back after buying It there and I'd rather avoid the long drive and calling My nephew, At least for that at any rate.
08-18-2006, 01:02 PM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
galpin however will warranty all of their work as they are tied to the dealership. buy the car from them, get the work done from them, take it back without having to reflash anything.
08-18-2006, 01:15 PM
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RE: So Cal. Speedshop
If you check around all the forums you'll find ST Motorsports in San Bernardino is the best tuners/builders in California and 1 of the best in the country for S197's. They have more blown S197's on the raod than any other shop in california. (over 50).
Guys from the bay area to san diego make the drive and some of them get hotels cause ST is that damn good. It all depends what you want to do. For general installs and basic tuning, it doesn't really matter where you go IMHO. I would only recommend a shop like ST if you are dropping some serious cash in your ride. When you start dropping serious cash, you'll want to spend the extra time to go to a shop that will protect your investment.
Once you figure out what mods you want to do, then start searching for shops that have installed THOSE mods and got the biggest gains out of them and get feedback from others who already have the mods to make sure they were satisfied with the results.
Guys from the bay area to san diego make the drive and some of them get hotels cause ST is that damn good. It all depends what you want to do. For general installs and basic tuning, it doesn't really matter where you go IMHO. I would only recommend a shop like ST if you are dropping some serious cash in your ride. When you start dropping serious cash, you'll want to spend the extra time to go to a shop that will protect your investment.
Once you figure out what mods you want to do, then start searching for shops that have installed THOSE mods and got the biggest gains out of them and get feedback from others who already have the mods to make sure they were satisfied with the results.