What are the best spots in LA for having some engine work done to my WRX? I'm looking for a good shop to install an up pipe, looking for a good price but more importantly quality service and workmanship. If you think I should install myself, I would love to hear about your experience installing yours (easy, difficult, impossible?).

Not in LA, but Aerosim Research Ltd. is in Costa Mesa. The owner, Steve, does meticulous installs. Definitely check them out if you're open to driving a little south. :) Their phone number is (714) 545-5679.

I had my exhaust and stuff done at a place called Morse Muffler, it's just west off the 5 at Burbank Blvd. It's my friend's Uncle's shop.

I got mine done at high speed racer x's work

aerosim has done alot to my car too

it depends where you are, highspeed racer X is off the 91 and 710

saturdays only though

I got mine done at high speed racer x's work

aerosim has done alot to my car too

it depends where you are, highspeed racer X is off the 91 and 710

saturdays only though
Racer X, phone #? Aerosim, prices for up pipe install? What would you guys say is an average cost for an up pipe install?

I've had work done by Harman Motive in Torrance, and Speed Factory in Industry. Both did quality work, and I havent had any problems.

Uppipe install usually runs around $150.

I got mine done at high speed racer x's work

aerosim has done alot to my car too

it depends where you are, highspeed racer X is off the 91 and 710

saturdays only though
+1 for ron (highspeedracerx)

Racer X, phone #? Aerosim, prices for up pipe install? What would you guys say is an average cost for an up pipe install?

Ron is a great guy. I'm not sure if he has a number to give out other than his cell, so I won't put that up, but Aerosim is (714) 545-5679.

'Average cost' is really a subjective number in this case. How willing are you to compromise quality for an extra twenty bucks? How about fifty? I would say the price for an up-pipe install could be anywhere from $100-$300. But it's not worth it to pay $100 for a crappy install and get a leak the next week. I suggest finding a reputable shop you feel comfortable going to that can competantly answer all your questions.

Make sure your installer uses NEW gaskets (manifold to up-pipe and up-pipe to turbo - I'd get a new turbo to downpipe gasket just to be sure) and that they torque everything down in the correct order and according to the correct torque specifications. The last thing you want is a broken stud or leaky up-pipe after shelling out for a professional install.. http://www.i-club.com/forums/images/icons/icon8.gif

And lastly, if you're planning on doing a downpipe in the future, might as well get one now - the downpipe install should be included in the up-pipe install price.

Good luck. :)

Definitely appreciate all of your responses, I guess I'll be going to Aerosim, sounds like a safe bet. As far as downpipes go, what are you guys running, catted or catless? Does catted really pass smog? If you guys are running catless what are you doing about smog checks? Just curious.

smog check
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107762

best garage is in diamond bar.. owner of that place is Eddie. Free oil change for everyone. BYOO though.

Hey Guys (Kym, Kenji and Stigma), thanks for the props...Actually Mino is the power...he is VERY meticulous, especially about other people's cars!

Uppipe install is about $100-120, depending on car condition. You must supply new gaskets for both up and down pipes. And new studs if the car is older.

-RON aka (High) SpeedracerX

hi ron :)

Hey Eddie, howzit going?

best garage is in diamond bar.. owner of that place is Eddie. Free oil change for everyone. BYOO though.

gee thanks.... i guess my place wasnt good enough for your suspension install...

Hey Guys (Kym, Kenji and Stigma), thanks for the props...Actually Mino is the power...he is VERY meticulous, especially about other people's cars!

Uppipe install is about $100-120, depending on car condition. You must supply new gaskets for both up and down pipes. And new studs if the car is older.

-RON aka (High) SpeedracerX

Hey Ron! :)

Hope all is doing well. I'm thinking about moving back out to Anaheim Hills after my lease ends in October........ so I may be a TGIM-er again!

ive done a few jobs with william @ e-auto in el monte, ca. he's open saturdays and has a sweeeet sti. also great prices on parts. :)

Hey Ron! :)

Hope all is doing well. I'm thinking about moving back out to Anaheim Hills after my lease ends in October........ so I may be a TGIM-er again!


Hey Kym,

Sounds good...it's been a different crowd, in a nice way...very mellow.

Come on out, it'll be good to see you again!

-RON

and n00bish and some are creepy annoying

Ron, posting on I-Club?

Looking out the window to see if the world is ending......

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Couldn't see the sun for all the flying pigs and blue moon.

Haha

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Ron, posting on I-Club?

Looking out the window to see if the world is ending......

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hahaha..


hey ron,
i'm good.. been really busy these days with work and hanging out with the i-club rife plaza pplz.. so havn't had much time to come down to check you guys out.. i'll find time thou..

Ron, posting on I-Club?

Looking out the window to see if the world is ending......

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Well, unlike some (present company excluded of course), I try to post only when I have something to say; whether it be good bad or indifferent, that's for others to determine!

-SRX

Gotta go, my new turbo is calling!

did it come in?

http://kvadd.mine.nu/albums/strange_cars/huge_turbo.jpg

???

http://kvadd.mine.nu/albums/strange_cars/huge_turbo.jpg

???

http://www.iearn.org/hgp/aeti/aeti-1997/swastika.gif (http://www.iearn.org/hgp/aeti/aeti-1997/swastika.html)

Ack. No hotlinking. :( Now I look like a nazi. Oh well, I'll leave it up. :)

white power !!!...

















oh wait.. nega hola.....

Well, unlike some (present company excluded of course), I try to post only when I have something to say; whether it be good bad or indifferent, that's for others to determine!

-SRX

Gotta go, my new turbo is calling!

People now have to read my babble now.

I babble for post numbers.

Babble for 2000, Alex

The question is what turbo is SRX seeking to buy.

beep beep beep

"What is Momentum"

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That is correct!

I'm Final Jeopardy!!!!

oh wait.. nega hola.....

Werd up.

People now have to read my babble now.

I babble for post numbers.

Babble for 2000, Alex

The question is what turbo is SRX seeking to buy.

beep beep beep

"What is Momentum"

One

That is correct!

I'm Final Jeopardy!!!!

Momentum can mean different things to different people...in this context it refers to moving down (up?) through a black hole...
I think Space is real, but are We?

Ask Echi...he knows all, or he noes all...which is it?

PEACE, out!

I need help guys... The Shop I go to in the Sawtelle area of WLA (the mechanic was Japanese, so I figured it was more "authentic") got sold. Can't find the Japanese mechanic, and I need a place to install the UP/DL I just bought for my 92x.

So.. any suggestions of where I should go? I work @ WLA but Im around the Chinese area on the weekends (SGV and Diamond Bar area).

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Preferably a place w/ reasonable price that specialized in Subys and Toyotas.

I need help guys... The Shop I go to in the Sawtelle area of WLA (the mechanic was Japanese, so I figured it was more "authentic") got sold. Can't find the Japanese mechanic, and I need a place to install the UP/DL I just bought for my 92x.

So.. any suggestions of where I should go? I work @ WLA but Im around the Chinese area on the weekends (SGV and Diamond Bar area).

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Preferably a place w/ reasonable price that specialized in Subys and Toyotas.
speedfactory in la puente

La Puente, CA
Speed Factory
18507 Valley Blvd.
(626) 810-8100

speedfactory in la puente

La Puente, CA
Speed Factory
18507 Valley Blvd.
(626) 810-8100

ask for benny or james.

suby specailties

Thx. I'll give them a call today and see if I can make some bogus excuse to escape to that area while getting paid @ work.

suby specailties
yep.. or aerosim?

so he gave me his contact #. Im schedule to go Sept 17th @ his place for the install. But I have terrible spending habit, so by that time who knows what other parts I already bought...

Thanks for all the pointers & support

But I have terrible spending habit, so by that time who knows what other parts I already bought...

Thanks for all the pointers & support

-Spending on car stuff is a sickness...you should go for treatment immediately. Of course you will just end up spending more like the rest of us sickos!

-But, like I keep telling my wife, it's cheaper than me having another girlfriend!

-Spending on car stuff is a sickness...you should go for treatment immediately. Of course you will just end up spending more like the rest of us sickos!

-But, like I keep telling my wife, it's cheaper than me having another girlfriend!
LOL that's a good one ron..
i gotta write that one down..

It's scary. I have a Korean GF and you know how much $ they suck outta you. Yet I think I still spend more $ on my car. Soon I may have to get rid of the gf to support my car...

LOL that's a good one ron..
i gotta write that one down..


Hey Eddie,

At my age it's OK to say that...at your age it could lead to divorce!

Hey Eddie,

At my age it's OK to say that...at your age it could lead to divorce!
well.. he needs a gf first.. then get married.. then.. be worry about divorce!
keke

yeah i'm safe.. the worst it could get at this point is breaking up with a g/f..
keke :)

yeah i'm safe.. the worst it could get at this point is breaking up with a g/f..
keke :)
i guess your lucky.. at least yours wont yell at you

http://img17.paintedover.com/uploads/17/19nana_r2_c5.jpg

sorry that's too rich for my blood.. maybe louis can handle that..

sorry that's too rich for my blood.. maybe louis can handle that..
what are you talking about?! you have the room of porn right next to your hot tub... damn.. you the reall baller!

i guess your lucky.. at least yours wont yell at you

http://img17.paintedover.com/uploads/17/19nana_r2_c5.jpg
sorry to interupt you guys, but that picture is extremely disturbing

It's scary. I have a Korean GF and you know how much $ they suck outta you. Yet I think I still spend more $ on my car. Soon I may have to get rid of the gf to support my car...
i like this guy :)

speaking of garages..
http://www.latimes.com/travel/printedition/la-tr-letters5.3jun05,1,3108149.story?coll=la-headlines-travel

Dam LA and their crack down on front plates..!!!

Dam LA and their crack down on front plates..!!!

aww.. poor u.

You do know they get a commission on every tix they write, right?

showstoppersusa.com. they will install up pipes and down pipes. i had them install the turbo on my old car 04 civic si. 818-243-0954

Got my UP/DP installed @ speedracer's spot. Totally cool, fast, and reasonable. super-thumbs up!

And Thanks for all the help. his Rex is awasome by the way.

i agree sir ron rocks

Got my UP/DP installed @ speedracer's spot. Totally cool, fast, and reasonable. super-thumbs up!

And Thanks for all the help. his Rex is awasome by the way.


Hey Guys (you too STIGMA),

Thanks for the kudos...actually Ashley and Jason did most of the work, I just supervise(LOL).

We aim to please, so keep it coming!

Thanks again.

-RON

Hey Guys (you too STIGMA),

Thanks for the kudos...actually Ashley and Jason did most of the work, I just supervise(LOL).

We aim to please, so keep it coming!

Thanks again.

-RON
http://www.suikoudou.co.jp/mahagogo1.jpg

Mahha GO GO GO!