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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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I stay in Hawthorne, Ca. My car is all stock and I wanna stay stock until finances get better. What are some good shops? I heard alot of good things about CMS! I would love to take my car there. If anyone knows of a more local shop please let me know. This is my DD by the way so it's important that I deal with a honest shop. I've already dealt with some shady shops and I can't afford to do that again! Thanks everyone
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rican_boi310
i stay in hawthorne, ca. My car is all stock and i wanna stay stock until finances get better. What are some good shops? I heard alot of good things about cms! I would love to take my car there. If anyone knows of a more local shop please let me know. This is my dd by the way so it's important that i deal with a honest shop. I've already dealt with some shady shops and i can't afford to do that again! Thanks everyone
1 word! cms!!!
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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^ CMSis the place to go.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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If you want an honest shop without the drama (not saying CMS isn't a good shop, I have no experience with them), give Don Lee Auto a shot. Never had a problem and never heard of anyone complain about them. They've always got a couple Fbodies being worked on.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Check out Street Tune and Dyno in South Gate. Really good guys there
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks guys!! Greatly appreciated.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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What do u need done? If u just need parts and installs hit me up. I can get deals on a lot of stuff.
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Not sure how far you are willing to travel or send an engine too but we have a shop ran by a guy named David. His shops name is GCRE...Gulf Coast Racing Engines. He is a good guy and will treat you right. He uses top of the line equipment.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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i'd go cms its worth the drive
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 383lt1impala
What do u need done? If u just need parts and installs hit me up. I can get deals on a lot of stuff.
don't listen to this guy, he lies! he said he was gonna let me know about an 96 impala, never did!!!! lol j.k
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 0235SS
1 word! cms!!!
the man is right
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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yeah Joe at STD will take care of u give them a call at 323 569 3432 ask for francisco or Joe
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Check out Street Tune and Dyno in South Gate. Really good guys there

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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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A honest shop is your own garage/driveway after you research and learn how to do what it is you want to do.
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Lol pinche joser the guy doesn't wanna sell it.
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Lol pinche joser the guy doesn't wanna sell it.
then sell me yours!
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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well then sell joser yours when your done with it
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Cms+1422384738740374034
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
A honest shop is your own garage/driveway after you research and learn how to do what it is you want to do.
that's true..I just don't have the funds to buy any tools/floor jack/jack stands/ramps...I should put some tools on layaway at sears..how have u been Jason?? U probally don't remember me..u helped me with my O2 sensor.
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Originally Posted by rican_boi310
that's true..I just don't have the funds to buy any tools/floor jack/jack stands/ramps...I should put some tools on layaway at sears..how have u been Jason?? U probally don't remember me..u helped me with my O2 sensor.
I remember you. I've been good. What are you looking to get done?
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