Mazda3 Coilover Install - Recommend shop?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Timmy Burns, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. Timmy Burns

    Timmy Burns New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2009
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    So the mods can move this over to OT or where ever they please but I need a reputable shop to install my Ksport coilovers, corner balance the car, install new front pads, and possibly install new headers/exhaust.

    Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Even better, does anyone have a garage where we can do the work? :) I've got the parts and the install is simple.. I just don't have the tools or the location.

    I'd still need a place to corner balance them though. :hs:

    Let me know what you think!
     
  2. integroid

    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2004
    Messages:
    3,084
    Likes Received:
    0
    I believe TopSpeed can corner balance and so can Gran Turismo. As far as install, maybe posting up where you are located might help get people to raise their hands to help:)
     
  3. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2007
    Messages:
    2,316
    Likes Received:
    0
    doing everything except the corner balance and alignment is pretty DIY. I would offer, but honestly it's 100 fucking degrees outside and working out there is the last thing I want to do
     
  4. Timmy Burns

    Timmy Burns New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2009
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Yea the installation isn't the issue. I *know* how to swap them out.. it's 5 bolts a corner.. but the fact is it IS 100 degrees outside and I don't have my tools down here or a garage to work in.

    I'm in Buckhead for those interested. More than likely I'll pay a shop to install and balance them so that I won't have to deal with the headache.
     
  5. blindfold

    blindfold Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2006
    Messages:
    1,596
    Likes Received:
    0
    I know a very good shop that can do all of the above besides corner balancing. I was under the impression that Gran Turismio also cannot do a corner balance, Topspeed is certainly able to.

    Friends's Auto located off of Pleasant Hill is a very reputable shop with former nissan technicians. Their rates are reasonable and they are very careful with customers' cars. I take all of my family cars for regular work and they also fixed my Stoptech issue with my dust shields. You can talk to the owner James while you are there and should ask Jon to do the work.

    Friend's Auto
    3975 Pleasant Hill Rd
    Duluth, GA 30096
    (770) 622-4115

    P.S. they have 5 lifts with full snap-on tools so this isn't your average mom's and pop's mechanic shop.
     
    #5 blindfold, Jun 21, 2009
    Last edited: Jun 22, 2009
  6. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2007
    Messages:
    2,316
    Likes Received:
    0
    if you're in buckhead, take it to buckhead auto. my dad is a mechanic there, tell him you know his son, justin. ask for jim. they have pretty reasonable rates and my dad has been a mechanic for longer than I have been alive.
     
  7. Timmy Burns

    Timmy Burns New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2009
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    And they'll install and balance aftermarket coils?
     
  8. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2007
    Messages:
    2,316
    Likes Received:
    0

    I don't think they can balance it. no, sorry
     
  9. siegelracing

    siegelracing Registered Vendor<br><b><font color="#666666">bion

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2004
    Messages:
    1,553
    Likes Received:
    0
    We can install and corner balance... give us a call 678-297-7770

    Siegel
     
  10. Timmy Burns

    Timmy Burns New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2009
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Top Speed did the install and I would certainly recommend them! Decker kept me up to date on the progress and everything (install, alignment, corner balance) was wrapped up in about 24 hours. Total cost even ended up being less than the estimate - can't get any sweeter than that.

    -Tim.
     
  11. Decker@Forged

    Decker@Forged Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2007
    Messages:
    273
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thanks for the kind words Tim. It was a pleasure doing business with you!
     

Share This Page