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Old May 11, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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Best Performance Shop?

I am thinking of starting the mod addiction soon, and I already have some ideas about where I'm going to take the car, but in everyone's opinion what is the best subaru performance shop in the Bay Area? I mean guys who know how to do everything-engine swaps, dyno tuning (is there an awd dyno in the Bay?) etc. Thanks for the input=)
Old May 11, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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i like mpj/gb motorsports in hayward i go there every sat to hang out. so far they've done most of my installs and car runs strong
Old May 11, 2004 | 01:41 PM
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so I know that if I searched I would find shops like mpj, gruppe s, vishnu, ispeed...I just want points of view from people's own experience
Old May 11, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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I-Speed. http://i-speed.us

They do everything from installs to engine swaps also tuning as well. Very friendly guys too.
2nd this....

Also, Mike at MPJ is an awesome guy to talk to. I call him all the time to ask him questions, and he is always willing to help me...EVERY time.

Both places do great work...you cant go wrong.

As far as tuning...I dont think MPJ does that...but I-speed sure does. I would recommend them over anyone else.

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Old May 12, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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thanks for the imput guys. Hi 1WRX2NV, good to see some fanatics here=)
Old May 12, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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MPJ/GB I take my car there alot.....I buy all my parts (to date) from them, they are really cool guys....and last weekend they changed ALL my fluids for me, oil filter and thermostat (30K), they didnt have the fuel filter instock, but said that if I bought one they would install it for me, if I wanted them to do so, but they also told me how to do it myself.

oh yea, Gino.....I installed that STI/CF Strut brace.....that thing is sick! thanks! I havent gotten to install the bushings yet though.

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Old May 12, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Thank you

Tuning we always discuss it, see everyone has a different approach on how they want to mod their cars. Drop by one day and we can chit chat ... That will determine which tuner you have to go to. Trust me it is real politics on where to go tuning wise...we stay away from all that BS and just have fast cars period.

At GB/MPJ we do it your way..

Thank you

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Old May 12, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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+1 for MPJ/GB.
Old May 12, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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All the work that's been done on my car has been at MPJ's except for alignment (Wheel Works - MPJ recommended) and the strut tower bar which I did myself. Awesome people! Local shops near me I just cannot recommend.

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I-Speed USA is the place to go. They can also tune your car for you as well. Very cool guys to hang out with.



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