New SR Shop in the Bay Area

[drift freaq]

ok guys this has been a long time in discusion with my partner.
I am old school as far as the Japanese Import Engine business goes . I used to run Sun Performance Imports in the San Francisco bay area in Palo Alto. My partner ran Specialty Imports in San Jose.
We are opening up a new place in mid December in Livermore most likely. We will be selling SR clips , suspension stuff etc.
We will have the official company name later this week. We want to cater to the bay area and norcal specifically.

Dave aka dpro aka drift freaq.

P.S. yes I will have a Gun Metal Grey S13 Hatch sporting an SR
with JIC suspension

[kurissuS13]

congrats on opening a new swap shop, dave. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> will u still be catering the SoCal market, tho?

[drift freaq]

I will be dealing with some small stuff here in socal myself, but I also have socal shops that I am aligned with. I will refer some of the socal business to them depending on what it is.

[jyt747]

congratulations... I'll have to check it out sometime since i'm in fremont. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[boost]

congratulations! that will be great to have a place semi local. hopefully you'll have some great pricing on swaps.

[SilviaDriver]

man, thast GREAT news. now i can finally go to a shop i can TRUST! all these other shops suck ass and i heard horror stories of em

[h0m3skill3t]

any idea about clip pricing ? and will you guys be doing installs as well ?

[drift freaq]

we will be doing installs. I will not speculate on exact clip prices till I see mileage. &nbsp;Clip prices will be based on
S13 SR redtops varying by mileage
S13 SR blacktops varying by mileage
S14 Blacktops
S15 blacktops


will also have access to pulsar motors i.e. GTir and RB's

[Chicken Magnet]

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> SWEET! &nbsp;Keep us posted!

[Drift Style S14]

hey drift i need to get &nbsp;in touch with you if possible. Up till now the only shop in the bay that provides motors is the one in south san fransico that i just found out. I have a few questions to ask you about the shop and some other issues. Its nice to see a shop openning up on the east bay for once. Anyways please hit me up...

[email protected]

[Nerfdude]

hmm.
ambitions:
complete last year of HS
graduate from college
make connections with junkyards in japan
open up swap shop in Cali
swap engines, get tan
oh yeah....

[95Blue240sx]

im in san jose. &nbsp;sounds great to have a shop up here. &nbsp;anyways just wanted to do a background check. &nbsp;not to doubt you or anything but we gotta know. &nbsp;what cars have you done, do you have access to show these cars or something to tell us the customer you wont screw us over? &nbsp;i have nothing against you but i just want a good place i can go and refer people to, you know? &nbsp;theres not lots in the bay area, none actually. &nbsp;one person i know got his swap done by signal auto, and that looks like the only way to go to get it done right. &nbsp;so let us know what you have to offer, what if something went wrong with the engine you installed or something? &nbsp;do you know the SR inside and out? &nbsp;installing it correctly and all. &nbsp;in no way am i trying to offend you, so dont take the questions the wrong way.

[drift freaq]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">im in san jose. sounds great to have a shop up here. anyways just wanted to do a background check. not to doubt you or anything but we gotta know. what cars have you done, do you have access to show these cars or something to tell us the customer you wont screw us over? i have nothing against you but i just want a good place i can go and refer people to, you know? theres not lots in the bay area, none actually. one person i know got his swap done by signal auto, and that looks like the only way to go to get it done right. so let us know what you have to offer, what if something went wrong with the engine you installed or something? do you know the SR inside and out? installing it correctly and all. in no way am i trying to offend you, so dont take the questions the wrong way.
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we are asscociated with Cartune/Neishlin Motors . In fact we are most likely going to be Cartune North.
We are doing installs . Our mechanics are being trained by Neishlins mechanics on the installs. I myself went to De Anza Auto tech the third best Automotive technology school in the Nation. I am not doing installs myself that is the mechanics jobs . I do know SR's if you read my opening post you would see I am very well schooled in Nissan engines.
There are several swap shops here in socal that do quality work besides signal auto.
Our goal is to bring the cleanest possible clips we can to you and to provide clean stock locking installs. Our installs we will be warranted with our engines installed by us. Engines purchased from us will have a run gurantee.
Seeing as we have not opened yet we cannot show you are installs. Though I can say that the quality will be of the same caliber as Cartune. Its in our best interest to provide this service this way. We are not a fly by night operation we are very serious about this.
nothing personal but if you feel Signal Auto is the only shop in California who seems to be able to do a swap right. You have not done your research well enough.
Like I said earlier I can list several shops here socal that do the installs and do them right. I know most of these people on a personal basis.
If you are skeptical then let us open up and prove to you what we can do.
If you want to see Cartunes work there are a lot of people running their swaps in the 240 world and in the MR2 world.
thank you for your interest and questions .

[Drift Style S14]

I have talked to cartune before and i was very impressed. They know what they are doing and i was planning to drive my car down to them to do my swap. now that i know that you are asscociated with cartune i am going to change my plans and send the car most likely to you. Do you know about when the shop will be open? Are your prices going to be about the same as cartune? Anyways I am happy and excited to hear the shop will be opening up on the east bay. I can't wait to see it open.

[95Blue240sx]

drift freaq- thanks for the quick response. &nbsp;dont take my questions the wrong way. &nbsp;just curious you know? &nbsp;but im pretty excited knowing that there will be a shop up here, and your gurantee sounds good to me. &nbsp;hope to see you open soon!

[drift freaq]

hey no problems . I did not take it the wrong just wanted you to be informed. we should be opening mid December. Thats when our first container comes in.

[BboyOxygen]

I'm not interested in an sr20det, but I do have an 89 that I would like to get a DOHC Motor in.. Would you guys also do KA24E to KA24DE swaps? &nbsp;I'm sure after doing a few swaps you'll have some laying around.. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[trsilvias13]

good to hear there finally a shop where teh sr people can go for quality help. But also u should try to instal more tahn jusst because there are so many people with 240sx that wants a sr. Another good idea i think would be have a grand opening thing where all 240sx can go? that would be a cool way to do business and throw some kind of meet/opening.
just an idea so food for thought

keep us posted i'll be sure to come check it out
learn to dyno tune n i'll be there more often

[drift freaq]

</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>I'm not interested in an sr20det, but I do have an 89 that I would like to get a DOHC Motor in.. Would you guys also do KA24E to KA24DE swaps? I'm sure after doing a few swaps you'll have some laying around.. </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">

well we could , I do not know how often or how many people really want that. Of course you must remember a lot of times the DOHC's that get pulled for SR swaps have pretty high mileage on them. OF course we could probably help you out bboy

trsilvia thanks for the meet suggestion I was alraedy thinking about that. Seeing as I am a avid 240 enthusiest. Plus I am a ex bay area kid to start with . I grew up in Palo Alto .
As far as dyno tuning one step at a time. Lifts are 10-20 thousand dollar items . Floor dyno's are 60 thousand dollar items.
We would love to get to that point . Though right now we need to concentrate on getting the space in Livermore locked down and get up and running there.
We will definitely have some clips for sale as of the 15th of dec so I will have some prices for the interested parties soon. like I said before I do not want to quote hard prices till we see the mileage on the clips. They will be &nbsp;low mileage it just depends on how low <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>
We are very excited about this. excited as you guys are. we want to bring the community a great place and give the bay area something that we feel is long overdue.

thanks again guys and keep the posts coming I will try to answer all questions.

Peaceout , dpro

[Danio]

Wow, mid-December. That's coming up soon. You should make a post in NorCal's mailing list (http://mm.norcal240sx.org/list/listinfo.alpha/norcal240sx). And I like that grand opening with 240SXs idea. :)

[Kaizen]

way to go... finally a shop that we can all know and trust in norcali, i can't hardly wait...... and if there was some sort of grand opening i would for sure want to go to wish you the best of luck. the market's already here, just look at the norcal thread... do you have an adress already??

[drift freaq]

ok guys, I thought I would try and post a little update here.
previously it was asked if our prices would be in line with Cartunes and yes they will be. There may be a variance but not a large one . We are trying to provide you guys with a reliable source, that is not asking you to give us money, without seeing the clips or having a mileage figure. We also feel that any business that is going to sell you a clip should have it as a in stock product. Not one that you are getting sight unseen.
Our location is under lease negotiation and I do not have an address as of yet beyond the fact it will most likely be in Livermore. We will have clips with pics availible on the 15th of Dec .I stated previously we would open by the 15 of Dec this is technically correct as far as our resale license and state registration as a business entity goes. As far as the space itself goes we are trying to keep it on a fastrack to having it open completely in Dec . We will make arrangements with norcal240sx.org for a official meet as the Grand Opening and we will see about Cartune bringing up a few of their cool shop cars for you to see .

once again we are happy to be of service to you guys and look forward to working with and meeting you in the near future.

P.S. anyone who wants to meet me in person I will be in the bay area this week after tues . You know doing that thanksgiving thing with the family &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':cool:'>

peacout , Dave

[Takumi]

Would you guys carry spare SR parts just in case stuff breaks? &nbsp;I'm not saying the SR is unreliable or anything, but it's a simplier piece of mind for SR owners just in case cuz sh*t happens, ya know?

[BadMoJo]

Sounds like a cool deal Dave, Good to know that there will be a reliable shop in NorCal.


*And damn, I have not seen Takumi here in a LONG time. Welcome back....that is if you were ever gone. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[drift freaq]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Would you guys carry spare SR parts just in case stuff breaks? I'm not saying the SR is unreliable or anything, but it's a simplier piece of mind for SR owners just in case cuz sh*t happens, ya know?
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yes indeed we will be carrieing spare SR parts. In fact in the very near future we are going to have a full SR Gasket set. Including metal head gasket at the price of what you would expect to pay for the Tomei metal head gasket alone. hehehehe thats a little top secret info I thought I would leak.
glad to see your still around Takumi

peacout , Dave

[Drift Style S14]

Thanks for the update... now all i need to do is come up with some money to get my hands on a clip. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nervous.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':nervous:'>

[drift freaq]

sounds cool . I am in the bay area for thanksgiving. I just thought I would pop in here &nbsp;for a sec . you guys take care and have a good turkey day.

[drift freaq]

ok guys . I have been thinking about this. I have not mentioned CA18DETs because they are old and not as many are availible but I will look into it.
I do know we can get them.
the reason I decide to mention them is because I have seen a few of you expressing interest on other parts of the forum. &nbsp;I will check into the situation this week we should be able to bring a few in and stock them.

Dave

[hokiruu]

thats great news! &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> i have been casing out neishlin for a long time and was trying to figure out whether I should try to order an engine from them. &nbsp;There's only one guy around here in NM that's done an Sr swap and it was an s15 into the s14. &nbsp;The owner wasn't very happy with the work, so I have not been too eager to try to have him do my s13 or 14 into the s14 chassis. &nbsp;I hope to do the swap in 2003, but that would probably mean driving the car out there and staying with my friend in the Bay area while you guys do the swap. &nbsp;do you think that's a good idea?

[Yoshi]

Hey dave,
Hit me up when you get back from the bay area. &nbsp;I just want to finalize some stuff with ya <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> &nbsp;Hope you had a good thanks giving <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[projectsilvia1]

Thank you for making my day,,,i have been wanting to do a swap in my 89 for a while now but have been waiting cause i really don't want to drive all the way down to la and then have to come back down to pick it up...anyway i live in the next town over from livermore...in dublin. &nbsp;I would like to talk to you further and come see your operation as soon as you are up and runnin...thank you for come to this side of the bay
Mike
[email protected]

[drift freaq]

hokiruu,
you figure out which state is closest to you. Texas or Cali or Norcal or Socal. cause there are three places and we are all affiliated. so who ever is closer or is the the one that you think is the easiest. Just let us know.
Projectsiliva1. glad to hear from another bay area person same goes out to addidassheath.
We are excited and we will let you guys see pics by the 15th of Dec of the current clips coming in. As far as the space goes we are working on locking it down.
Peacout and I hope you guys all had a good thanksgiving.

[drift freaq]

ok guys, update time <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> . Container has actually landed here in the states. It is currently going through customs as soon as it clears we will get to work taking pics and posting with a URL. Also prices. We are still working on the lockdown on the space due to the madness of bay area real estate prices. We will get it though. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>
my partner and I are pretty excited about this so keep watching the thread for more info.

Dave

[ezupguy]

it is getting closer to the date huh??? sounds like there are plenty of us eager ppl that want an sr in our damn slow 240s. &nbsp;anyway i just wanted to ask you if you had talked to a guy from tracy brentwood area about being one of the mechanics i happend to meet this person while out in tracy at the the races.. he has a gold 97 240sx.

just askin
Mike

[drift freaq]

ya its getting closer . The container is is customs it could be cleared as soon as the 15th and as late as the 25th. The docks are still not quite up to speed. i.e. they are still playing catch up from the lockout.
My partner is looking like mad at spaces all over Livermore. Reason being we want to keep the overhead down so we can deliver the deals. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> .
If you are interested in any clips right now we do have a few redtops availible they are here in socal.
Though soon guys they will be there in the bay area <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

keep the posts coming

peaceout, Dave

[lVll2. S14]

yay finally an sr specialty shop right in my backyard!

[SilviaDriver]

man, when is this gonna be complete!?!!?! im excited! i wanna check out ur clips! i saw one for 3800 s14 22k miles clean as hell, im thinking about buying that one, but i wanna check urs as well. the other shop doesnt do install tho <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>

[drift freaq]

well I can get you right now a S14 blacktop complete except intercooler, with 27 thousand miles on it for $3300. It came out of a clip that got hit in the left front and the intercooler got canned . I can get you pics of it on monday.
Its down here in socal right now.

drop me an email

[drugie]

where is sr swap shop in s.cali area?

[drift freaq]

yes at Cartune in Industry. give me a call tomorrow . I could meet you there and show it to you.
I am leaving for the bay area on monday and will be in the bay area through the 27th. I will be going to the Norcal meet and also meeting with my partner. Like I said I have the S14 blacktop and some S13 redtops now. the container is supposed to clear customs after Christmas. drop me a line or call me 323-620-3272

[FireZ32TT]

Hi

i am hoping to get a 95 s14 240sx, im intersted in a sr20det conversion, im going to have about 7-8k to spend on the car which needs to include a paint job... i think i just want to get the engine, a little upped boost, bov, and a fmic, its going to be a show car, hence a veilside kit, etc etc.. but it also needs some speed becuase i will be driving it now and then

thx
kevin

[h0m3skill3t]

So hows the shop coming along? Any updates ? Im sure everyone in the bay area is as excited as i am :D

[drift freaq]

I am in the bay area as I type this. I am going to the Norcal meet on friday . Some of you know me already. It will be great to meet the rest of you guys. My partner is in Carmel with his wife till the weekend. I will be meeting up with him then.
I hope you guys had a good holiday.
peaceout , Dave

[projectsilvia1]

Dave,

i will be at the meet along with a couple of buddies from the area.
what time will you be getting there and what will you be driving?
i will be in my white 240sx coupe with silvia front end, and i might bring out my other car as well a burgandy and black fastback with a sohc motor just waiting to get pulled soon just for you.
HAHAH
anyway see you at the meet
Mike

[drift freaq]

Hey , It was great meeting some of you guys at the Norcal meet, . projectsilvia 1 I will talk to my partner about your Z car. You guys are great its gonna be a pleasure bringing our services to you. Everyone have a happy New Year.
Dave

[projectsilvia1]

sweet and if that doesn't work i will have to just work on something else to get the money cause i got everything else already just need to get the motor now....
Oh yea i am in dublin so anytime you 2 want to see it i will bring it out for ya....are you going to go to the thunderhill track day on the 19 of jan? I will be there with the white car.
Mike

[PAnut240]

DriftFreak, I need some assistance with my SR. If you haven't heard yet. If I don't get it running in the next few days could your guys take a gander at it.
Also, how much could you get a RB25det, R33 5spd, driveshaft, and wireing harness/ecu. I got me a project car and want to use that.hehehe Let me know on here or call my cell
530-300-5935
later
Jim

[SilviaDriver]

Dave,

i second that with PAnut240. looking at how much you can get an RB25 front clip. just PM me back up

Thanks
- Chinh

[drift freaq]

well I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year.
silviadriver, I sent you a PM. PAnut it was good talking to you on the phone . Lets all look forward to a good next year.

[cali240sxdrifter]

Any new updates on the shop there drift freaq? BJ (95Blue240sx) told me about you and your shop and consired your self as my new friend.. hehe.. I'll be getting my SR and a SilEighty conversion needs from you very soon. Could you PM me your Phone Number so i can call you with any question I have. Or a date maybe i can come chill at your warehouse and check things out or something? Can't wait for a GrandOpening Meet at your shop... TTYL... peace!

[TangyXTC]

Good New Year so far! I just purchased my 240 yesterday. Whats the stats with the shop in livermore? Getting all setup? Is it possible to come by yet?

[drift freaq]

well tangy we are trying to get a reasonable rent so our overhead does not kill which would drive prices up.
We will have things worked out soon it has taken us a little longer than expected . Blame it on the crazy bay area landlords who think they are still in the dotcom days. hahahhahaha
Anyways very soon we will be ready.
calidrifter I PM'd you check it out.
peaceout be back with news soon guys.;) :)
oh yeah I do have clips and stuff availible now so hit me up .

[projectsilvia1]

any new news on the shop i am gettin ancy oh yea and do you still want to see the datsun z?
Mike
i will be off of work all next week i could bring it out and show it off..

[projectsilvia1]

so where is the shop and when is it going to be up and running?
i was at the meet at golfland and talked to you about a possible trade for a datsun 240z...anyway i was just wondering if you were still kinda interested in seeing the car?
Mike

[drift freaq]

my partner has had a little family problem he had to go back east for a month and a half . So things are on hold for a little while . :( lets hope all is alright . I can get things I will just have to show pics and arrange shipping at the moment. We will get things going though its just taking longer than expected .Because of this.

[A51PS13]

wuts up with the shop when is it gonna open n stuff. I already have an sr n 3z brakes n jdm front on my s13 but u guys r gonna have miscellaneous jdm stuff as well right

[A51PS13]

wuts up with the shop when is it gonna open n stuff. I already have an sr n 3z brakes n jdm front on my s13 but u guys r gonna have miscellaneous jdm stuff as well right

[NZO]

Can we try to keep this in english please?

[kazuo]

dood ur car iz not a PS13 itz a HS13, look n ur ngin bay it sayz it right dere on ur data plate

Only Japanese Market RHD Coupes have the "PS" chassis code; USDM coupes are "HS"

Word.

[PAnut240]

Hey Dave,
Give me a call tomorrow. I got the money and am going to be sending it out tomorrow. Hope you got the block all packed up. Sorry it took so long. Lots of bills and a small paycheck sucks. Later, oh and I got a few other questions for ya.
Jim

[projectsilvia1]

hey kazuo i got an 89 hatch as well, i live in the bay area, and in a week i will have my redtop in with hks fmic, greddy dp, and koyo radiator
cant wait to get it running

Mike

[kazuo]

Word dude.

Do you ever come out to any of the Norcal240 meets? If ya do, hopefully I can check out your ride when its done. =)

If not, check out the meets forum, we have a thread goin' on there.

later

Originally posted by projectsilvia1
hey kazuo i got an 89 hatch as well, i live in the bay area, and in a week i will have my redtop in with hks fmic, greddy dp, and koyo radiator
cant wait to get it running

Mike

[projectsilvia1]

yea i was at the golfland meet with my white 93 coupe and silvia front end conversion.
Mike

[h0m3skill3t]

Whats goin on with the shop? im very curious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!