OFFICIAL SHOP List for Florida
I swore I put this shop on the list.
The owner is a rare breed and its a 1 man shop so he is the only one working on your car. Any of you that were at the National Mazda Day event this past weekend may have seen the Black TII with the vented hood and the 13B-REW Swap.
This man did the swap, not only that he made all kinds of custom parts for the swap. He is always coming up with really cool ideas and putting them into our cars. He revamped my cooling system and now my car never goes over 180.
He makes some really cool go fast parts that are totally custom and 1 of a kind, like ported throttle bodies, cold air intakes for FD's, ported intake tracks. He also makes a rear diff brace for FC's, after breaking 2 of my rear diff mounts and then putting in his brace, no more broken mounts.
His shop is called
Just Racing Fabrications
he is in Port St. Lucie Florida right off the Turnpike.
His name is JR and his number is
(772) 343-0510
He is honest to a fault, and will not rip you off, if your into using old parts for rebuilds and "just getting it together until the next rebuild" do not bother with this guy unless you want to buy the crappy old parts he will not put into our cars.
Remember he is a one man shop and does all his work custom and himself. He is not fast he is not the cheapest, but if you want it done ONCE and done right he is the man to go to.
He has been messing with Rotaries since the late 70's road racing 1st gen RX7's and setting up customers cars.
He also makes custom roll cages that compliment the cars by adding rigidness to it picking up on its chassis weak points and stiffening it up.
The owner is a rare breed and its a 1 man shop so he is the only one working on your car. Any of you that were at the National Mazda Day event this past weekend may have seen the Black TII with the vented hood and the 13B-REW Swap.
This man did the swap, not only that he made all kinds of custom parts for the swap. He is always coming up with really cool ideas and putting them into our cars. He revamped my cooling system and now my car never goes over 180.
He makes some really cool go fast parts that are totally custom and 1 of a kind, like ported throttle bodies, cold air intakes for FD's, ported intake tracks. He also makes a rear diff brace for FC's, after breaking 2 of my rear diff mounts and then putting in his brace, no more broken mounts.
His shop is called
Just Racing Fabrications
he is in Port St. Lucie Florida right off the Turnpike.
His name is JR and his number is
(772) 343-0510
He is honest to a fault, and will not rip you off, if your into using old parts for rebuilds and "just getting it together until the next rebuild" do not bother with this guy unless you want to buy the crappy old parts he will not put into our cars.
Remember he is a one man shop and does all his work custom and himself. He is not fast he is not the cheapest, but if you want it done ONCE and done right he is the man to go to.
He has been messing with Rotaries since the late 70's road racing 1st gen RX7's and setting up customers cars.
He also makes custom roll cages that compliment the cars by adding rigidness to it picking up on its chassis weak points and stiffening it up.
Crunshii
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: miami
I swore I put this shop on the list.
The owner is a rare breed and its a 1 man shop so he is the only one working on your car. Any of you that were at the National Mazda Day event this past weekend may have seen the Black TII with the vented hood and the 13B-REW Swap.
This man did the swap, not only that he made all kinds of custom parts for the swap. He is always coming up with really cool ideas and putting them into our cars. He revamped my cooling system and now my car never goes over 180.
He makes some really cool go fast parts that are totally custom and 1 of a kind, like ported throttle bodies, cold air intakes for FD's, ported intake tracks. He also makes a rear diff brace for FC's, after breaking 2 of my rear diff mounts and then putting in his brace, no more broken mounts.
His shop is called
Just Racing Fabrications
he is in Port St. Lucie Florida right off the Turnpike.
His name is JR and his number is
(772) 343-0510
He is honest to a fault, and will not rip you off, if your into using old parts for rebuilds and "just getting it together until the next rebuild" do not bother with this guy unless you want to buy the crappy old parts he will not put into our cars.
Remember he is a one man shop and does all his work custom and himself. He is not fast he is not the cheapest, but if you want it done ONCE and done right he is the man to go to.
He has been messing with Rotaries since the late 70's road racing 1st gen RX7's and setting up customers cars.
He also makes custom roll cages that compliment the cars by adding rigidness to it picking up on its chassis weak points and stiffening it up.
The owner is a rare breed and its a 1 man shop so he is the only one working on your car. Any of you that were at the National Mazda Day event this past weekend may have seen the Black TII with the vented hood and the 13B-REW Swap.
This man did the swap, not only that he made all kinds of custom parts for the swap. He is always coming up with really cool ideas and putting them into our cars. He revamped my cooling system and now my car never goes over 180.
He makes some really cool go fast parts that are totally custom and 1 of a kind, like ported throttle bodies, cold air intakes for FD's, ported intake tracks. He also makes a rear diff brace for FC's, after breaking 2 of my rear diff mounts and then putting in his brace, no more broken mounts.
His shop is called
Just Racing Fabrications
he is in Port St. Lucie Florida right off the Turnpike.
His name is JR and his number is
(772) 343-0510
He is honest to a fault, and will not rip you off, if your into using old parts for rebuilds and "just getting it together until the next rebuild" do not bother with this guy unless you want to buy the crappy old parts he will not put into our cars.
Remember he is a one man shop and does all his work custom and himself. He is not fast he is not the cheapest, but if you want it done ONCE and done right he is the man to go to.
He has been messing with Rotaries since the late 70's road racing 1st gen RX7's and setting up customers cars.
He also makes custom roll cages that compliment the cars by adding rigidness to it picking up on its chassis weak points and stiffening it up.
Unfortunately not. The one that used to be here got shut down because the owner was arrested. I would take the car to Miami - pm crispeed on the forum and ask him where to go. He might be able to do the work or maybe Carlos Lopez.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Full Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 235
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From: Titusville, FL
2Fastautosports in Orlando In House Dynojet 224
2Fastautosports shop works on all rx7s and rx8 Giovanni is the Tuner and Mechanic . He also does frabircation Intercooler and turbo Applications. All types of welding Aluminum or steel. Dynojet 224 in the house
The address is
6948 venture circle Unit 3D
Orlando, Fl 32807
407-657-8143
Its right off Hanging Moss before Forsyth Rd.
The address is
6948 venture circle Unit 3D
Orlando, Fl 32807
407-657-8143
Its right off Hanging Moss before Forsyth Rd.
Rotary Freak
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,633
Likes: 0
From: Pensacola, Fla.
Fighters Garage in Pensacola has moved over to Palafox Street and have gotten a much larger work area with an 8 stall garage , and 4 lifts now I think ... there are also now 3 great Mazda mechanics ( ALL RX7 owners for a LONG time ) ... they do custom fab work (welding) , swaps , you name it , they can get it done ... http://www.fighters-garage.com/
^1029 Blanding Blvd Ste 702
Orange Park, FL 32065
Phone: (904) 298-0005
I'm not quite sure who runs Speedfab (you can contact them by pm'ing "speedfab" on this forum) but I would not have anyone in Jax work on your car. Take it from me, a guy who has lived in Jax many years and who bought his FD new here in 1994. I've had very bad experiences from the Blanding Blvd. mechanics. Not saying these are the same guys though but I wouldn't risk it.
Send your car to Carlos Lopez or Chris Hill (crispeed) in Miami or aks them for suggestions of someone closer.
Orange Park, FL 32065
Phone: (904) 298-0005
I'm not quite sure who runs Speedfab (you can contact them by pm'ing "speedfab" on this forum) but I would not have anyone in Jax work on your car. Take it from me, a guy who has lived in Jax many years and who bought his FD new here in 1994. I've had very bad experiences from the Blanding Blvd. mechanics. Not saying these are the same guys though but I wouldn't risk it.
Send your car to Carlos Lopez or Chris Hill (crispeed) in Miami or aks them for suggestions of someone closer.
Last edited by David Hayes; Nov 4, 2007 at 12:30 AM.
Seems like every shop has their pluses and minuses as well as their own fans.
When I cant get in touch with either Douglas or Andres to help on my FD, I try to use Edgar at Mazdapros 305-665-8525. Nice guy.
When I cant get in touch with either Douglas or Andres to help on my FD, I try to use Edgar at Mazdapros 305-665-8525. Nice guy.
www.myspace.com/iceblueperformance is the best
maZe
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: palm bay fl
man im here at work, ive read this entire thread, really interesting seeing the pros and cons on these shops, considering that those that work at the shops have written back in defense, big up
i live in melbourne, im pretty sure there arent any shops around here, so im thinking that orlando is my best bet if i were to let someone work on my s5, doing the research im considering checking on centralfloridaturbo.com, has anyone checked on the shop that provides that website?
i live in melbourne, im pretty sure there arent any shops around here, so im thinking that orlando is my best bet if i were to let someone work on my s5, doing the research im considering checking on centralfloridaturbo.com, has anyone checked on the shop that provides that website?
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: Florida
2fastautosports is where i got my car work done at. They were awesome. They helped me out and gave me advice if i ever had a problem. They did a rebuild on my new motor which i have had on the road for around 15,000 miles and not a problem yet. Great guys to work with both Robert Santiago and Giovanni. I highly recomend them.
-Leland
-Leland
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Steve Kan tuning
Hey, anybody in the south Florida area wanting to get Steve Kan to tune your car?
I have 3 confirmed people. 1 in Fort Lauderdale and 1 in Miami and myself. I need to get 2 more. I will probably do it at a dyno off of I-595 and University. I already spoke with the owner of the shop. If we get 8 or more cars dyno time is $80/hr otherwise it is $100/hr. It is a load bearing dyno which could potentially give you a better tune plus Steve has been there before so he is familiar with the place.
If you are ready to get tuned then give me a call at 786-313-8448. Leave a message as I am in meetings allot.
Here's the link to Steve's website which includes types of computers he tunes and prices.
http://forums.rotarytuner.com/stevekan/
I have 3 confirmed people. 1 in Fort Lauderdale and 1 in Miami and myself. I need to get 2 more. I will probably do it at a dyno off of I-595 and University. I already spoke with the owner of the shop. If we get 8 or more cars dyno time is $80/hr otherwise it is $100/hr. It is a load bearing dyno which could potentially give you a better tune plus Steve has been there before so he is familiar with the place.
If you are ready to get tuned then give me a call at 786-313-8448. Leave a message as I am in meetings allot.
Here's the link to Steve's website which includes types of computers he tunes and prices.
http://forums.rotarytuner.com/stevekan/
Lowe's Automotive: alive & well in Sarasota
Lowe's Automotive, Inc. (Mike Lowe, Owner)
was located on Sarah Ave., N. of Clark Rd....
Has new location a few blocks to West...
Ph. #: 941-924-8597
web site: www.loweperf@verizon.net I have only one personal experience with Mike's work, but it was worth the 1.5 hr drive. Honest,reliable, and technical expertise. He explained the problems, the fixes, the costs, and the time frame...then he delivered as promised.
blk&tanfd "still learnin'" And a "zoom-zoom" to all...
93 Touring
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 968
Likes: 4
From: Longwood FL
Orlando: Great Shop Experience
2Fast Autoworks did a Super job on my clutch install and downpipe install. Very helpful with other questions as well. 2Fast has a 13b drag car that's based in PR, shop has a bigscreen where you can watch 3camera videos of the cars' runs. Very Impressive.
Robert Santiago and Giovani were both very good to work with. Heck, eveh Robert's wife used to drive a 7.
They have a website and are located off 436 just off Hanging Moss Rd.
http://2fastautosports.com
Robert Santiago and Giovani were both very good to work with. Heck, eveh Robert's wife used to drive a 7.
They have a website and are located off 436 just off Hanging Moss Rd.
http://2fastautosports.com
Full Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 96
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From: MIami , fl
so is there hope of rebuilding the engine in Miami or close by without spending 4-5k grand like alex lopez is asking? because I think its outrageous unless it comes iwth a 10 year warranty or something
very sleepy!!
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,052
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From: Tampa, FL
wow - is he race-prepping the motor? that's kinda steep. but alot of people here have good remarks about him
Don't confuse ALEX Lopez with CARLOS Lopez. Do a search on this forum and I think you'll find the good remarks are about CARLOS. Carlos owns CLR Motorsports and is a fantastic and extremely knowledgeable rotary mechanic. He did the balancing on my 3 rotor and has also built several 4 rotors. I don't think you'll find many good comments about ALEX.