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Old May 10, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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NorCal Local Mechanics- Help Thread

This thread is for help with local installs only. Those of you offering services, please follow the format. This is for the little guys, not vendors. Any posts not following the format will be deleted without notice.

Mechanics Format:
Name: optional or sn
Background: professional or otherwise
Auto Experience: list
Mobile service: Yes or No
Location: specify
Specialties: list

The Main Points;
- Members offering services; use the template
- Reviews; personal experience only, no hearsay.
- One single review per install.
- Communicate via PMs
- No discussion posts.
- No $ discussion/quotes etc.
- Any flame fests, you all get a ban no matter who started what.

Personal posts only, Not for commercial use!
 

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Old May 12, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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From: Tracy Ca
Name: josh chang / anotheraznguy
Background: ex ASE certified in suspension/steering,
Auto Experience: Worked in auto industry @ shops for over 10 yrs, did numerous installs for both z/g guys back in the day. was busy with personal drift car for last year so been out of loop for some time.
Mobile service: Yes of course.
Location: Fremont Ca
Specialties: Engine swaps / Fabrication / Suspension / Forced induction / Anything mechanical related / Custom parts.

Contact : Via pm on g35, or my350z
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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Name: Eugene
Background: Software Engineer & G Enthusiast
Auto Experience: 10+yrs general auto repair, 5yrs Infiniti G Specific (total 10 yrs and growing)
Mobile service: Yes
Location: Anywhere in the bay area
Specialties: All general maintenance and minor repair - private lessons available.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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From: Sacramento, CA
Name: David & Rusty (Extreme G)
Background: Have been automotive enthusiasts for many many years. Starting from show trucks to show cars.
Auto Experience: No professional training, year and years of modding experience with simple to complicated installs ranging from vinyl - engine components. Worked on many many G35s, G37s, 350Zs, 370Zs.
Mobile service: Dependent on your location/time
Location: Sacramento, CA
Specialties: Headlight modifications (LEDs, Dual projectors, paint, "IronMan," and more), Exhausts + Components, Brakes, Suspension components, Engine modifications, Vinyl/overlay installs, Suede Headliners, plenum polishing, and much much more.

If you would like to have anything installed/done that is not listed above, please give me or Extreme G a PM so we can determine whether we are able to have it done. We have serviced many of the Sacramento communties Gs/Zs and beyond. SUPER reasonable prices!
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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From: North Bay 707
Name: DEMoLITIoN (Jorge)

Background: Operate a full service race and fabrication shop.

Auto Experience: Nissan, BMW, Drifting and Grip builds

Mobile service: No

Location: Graton, CA 95444

Specialties:

Custom Fabrication
Forced Induction
Suspension
Car Audio
Fiberglass
Servicing
Troubleshooting

there isn't alot we can't do. feel free to ask.

Contact us via www.hexagarage.com
 

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Name: DEMoLITIoN (Jorge) 350z 7K (Scott)

Background: Auto Enthusiasts who have seen it and done it all. We have worked on our own cars and the cars of many forum members. we have also built many drift cars.

Auto Experience: G35, 350Z, S13, S14, VW, Audi, BMW

Mobile service: No

Location: Petaluma, CA (We use lifts to cut down install times.

Specialties:

Transgo Shift Kits
MT/AT Flushes/Changes
Oil Changes
Major Servicing
Coilover Install/Adjustment
Camber Kits
BBK's
Car Audio
Exhaust
Custom Engine Mods
Bolt On Engine Mods
Engine Swaps
5at to 6mt swaps
OEM Parts at a Discount!

there isn't alot we can't do. feel free to ask.

We outsource alignments and tire installs.

Contact us via PM or email vq35jg[at]gmail[dot]com
Just had Jorge roll my fenders today on my 300zx. Please check my thread for pictures. Both guys have done a lot of stuff to my G and will be doing many more things to my 300zx. A+ to them!

https://g35driver.com/forums/other-c...il-change.html
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by maxc
hi,

just wondering if you install coil overs and brakes and rotors. Also how long will it take and how much will it cost?

Thanks
mario
Please note the red highlighted parts of both quotes.
-Thanks

contact : Via pm on g35, or my350z
the main points;
- members offering services; use the template
- reviews; personal experience only, no hearsay.
- one single review per install.
- communicate via pms
- no discussion posts.
- no $ discussion/quotes etc.
- any flame fests, you all get a ban no matter who started what.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bythabay
Name: Eugene
Background: Software Engineer & G Enthusiast
Auto Experience: 10+yrs general auto repair, 5yrs Infiniti G Specific (total 10 yrs and growing)
Mobile service: Yes
Location: Anywhere in the bay area
Specialties: All general maintenance and minor repair - private lessons available.
Just had tranny flush,sparkplugs,brakefluid done by Eugene.
•Cool/chill guy
•Very knowledgeable
•Great prices

5 stars
 
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Hi guys,
anyone know if these guys are active still for norcal? I pm'd a while back but no reply.

thanks
reggie
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by xxx4reggie
Hi guys,
anyone know if these guys are active still for norcal? I pm'd a while back but no reply.

thanks
reggie
no PM in my box...
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by bythabay
no PM in my box...
hmm i don't know what happened but pm'd you again
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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Just emailed you euge....let me know if you can help. thanks!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 03:09 AM
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bythebay is awesome....super friendly and actually takes time to teach you if you want to learn.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by matthimself
bythebay is awesome....super friendly and actually takes time to teach you if you want to learn.
+100 Totally agree on all counts. He's helped me with numerous installs and taught me a bunch of stuff about the G
 
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