Anyone know a really good and reputably experience shop in S. Cali that can fine-tune coilover suspension and/or toe links, etc..etc..? I know that lots of evos and eclipse drivers go to Road Race... I think XS Engineering only does engine tuning..??? I'm not 100 positive but i don't think RB or Mazdatrix does suspension. do they? or is there any other places? anyone?

 

I personallly dont know any, but try asking in the west section. Hopefully you'll get somewhat of an answer there.

 

Tripoint Engineering is good at suspension and chassis setup, they've got a good racing pedigree. I've heard they're not the best at engine work or electronics, though.

-s-

 

I've heard good things about RRE from the DSM community. As far as engine tuning with XS, i'd search around on them. Some people have had good results, others have horrible experiences. Can't remember who, but I remember reading on the boards that someone went to XS several times till they finally got their engine tuned correctly.

-Alex

 

What do you want to do with the car, and how much do you want to spend? I know of someone who builds and tunes championship-winning autocross and SCCA cars, but his services are out of my budget.

-s-

 

Tripoint is great with suspension work.

 

I would suggest visiting and talking to guys over at Ground Control. Also I thought fine tuning a suspension is different from tuning an engine and should be done to your driving style/preference?

 

I'm in your same boat need camber adjusted, coilovers, sway bar endlinks, etc- tripoint quoted me 300 bucks just right now

 

Mariah Motorsports in Santa Barbara. Real world stuff with their Epod and GT experience. Ask for Jim! Only if you're up for the drive.
Tri-Point gets the job done and more. Tri-Point does excellent motor work and electronics. They've been my shop of choice going on 11 years. They have Championships under their belts. Can't go wrong!

 

Id recommend Westend Alignment

 

the only problem with tri point is since they are a race team they seem to only know certain brands like AEM. I asked him if he could tune a SAFC and he had no clue what I was talkin about ,but you know there your going to get quality work done.

 

I believe we're on the topic of SUSPENSION tuning...

If I had the money, I'd definitely take it to Tripoint to have my suspension sorted.

 

That's because SAFC's are a very half-assed solution. I would lose respect for anyone who recommended an SAFC for any high-strung engine, especially the rotary which can't stand detonation.



Back to suspension setups, springs and shocks are pretty universal. The same concepts apply (damping rates, ride height, etc..), no matter which brand of car. If you find someone who's good at tuning racecar suspension, they should be able to get your car dialed-in pretty well.

-s-

 

tripoint is so expensive and rb does not do any rr work. mazdatrix maybe cuz of dave lemons background with his racing on the tracks

 

if fine alignment is what you looking for, go to johnson's aligment in southbay.

can pretty much align just the way you want it.

gotta have good idea about how you want it.

 

West End Alignment in Gardena.