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Old 08-19-11, 03:55 AM
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Norcal SF mechanic need

my FD have a fat radiator fluid leak. im thinking to fix it or replace it with upgrade as well. i know little about my FD and would need help finding out where the problem really is and fixing it

let me know your rates
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there is a guy out here in the sac area the might be willing to work with out his name on the forum is apex944 he has his own shop out here pm him and see if he will work with you
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Originally Posted by hkguy783
my FD have a fat radiator fluid leak. im thinking to fix it or replace it with upgrade as well. i know little about my FD and would need help finding out where the problem really is and fixing it

let me know your rates
rotorsport or ricks rotary

http://rotorsport2.com/ in Santa Clara
http://www.ricksrotary.com/ in Pleasanton

Only personally been to Rotorsport, don't let the ghetto website fool you, Paul knows his **** and is a super nice dude.

No experience with Ricks.
Old 08-20-11, 04:14 AM
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ricks = big money for stupid **** from what i heard
Old 08-21-11, 09:27 PM
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Hey before we dump a load negativity on Ricks, lets do some research first. Ask the community, reach out and dig. Based on something "heard", isnt fact that's more rumor.
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there is a guy out here in the sac area the might be willing to work with out his name on the forum is apex944 he has his own shop out here pm him and see if he will work with you
Ah he is no longer working with rotas
Old 08-26-11, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hkguy783
my FD have a fat radiator fluid leak. im thinking to fix it or replace it with upgrade as well. i know little about my FD and would need help finding out where the problem really is and fixing it

let me know your rates
Where you located?
Old 08-26-11, 04:12 PM
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yea i know but he might be willing to help out for the most part
Old 08-27-11, 01:52 PM
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When I bought my TII 6 years ago all the work had been done at Rick's Rotary and my car ran flawlessly. Just sayin. But yeah Paul knows his **** too and should be a grip cheaper.
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Another for Rotorsport. I've had my FD in for work at Rotorsport and at Mr. Mazda in Campbell. Both know their stuff, but Paul's in another league.
Old 08-29-11, 08:11 PM
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why dont you try the Shop in San Bruno? great place with great reviews and the owner Matt owns a FD

and i too had my worked on by Rick beofre i met Ben and he did great work everytime...i wouldnt bad mouth anyone you dont have experience with
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anyone know any other shops near ricks or further in like stockton tracy modesto
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I have lots of experience with Rotorsport. Paul is like a walking Rx7 encyclopedia; I've asked him for parts and he will know the OEM part number by heart, no joke. He has built multiple SCCA champ cars as well. So naturally, I recommend Rotorsport. http://www.rotorsport2.com/

However, I have also heard good things about The Shop in San Bruno as well, which may be a little closer to you if you are in SF.
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Dont go to evil genuis racing egr. The dude jacked my car!!!!
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Originally Posted by BettsySlevin
Dont go to evil genuis racing egr. The dude jacked my car!!!!
specifics?
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Turned my car over to the gentleman because I needed a rebuild. He asked for a grand deposit. 5 months later still no car and no returned phone calls? ??
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Shouldn't you post in the buying/selling feedback forum first?
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Originally Posted by BettsySlevin
Turned my car over to the gentleman because I needed a rebuild. He asked for a grand deposit. 5 months later still no car and no returned phone calls? ??
hmm, well that sucks, heard that shop was a decent alternative for the sac area. take a trip down there and light a fire under their *** to get something done on it.

air freight isn't too expensive to or from vegas for future reference. finding a shop to just do the engine R+R shouldn't be as difficult to find as a shop to rebuild the engine.

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I would have not waited 5 months. I would have immediately taken legal action and get my car, money, and time back.
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yea in retrospect I think it was way to much promising and nit much delivery. Im not the type of guy to look for trouble so i wanted to do everything possible before taking legal action

and yes i should have posted this in the buyer seller forum first but i was really upset... so i threw a fit and posted here. I apologize
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