Moving my shop from CA to Austin - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

bardabe · 03-13-2019, 11:11 PM

Hey guys,

I'm in the process of moving my shop from Riverside CA to Austin TX. I offer everything from parts sales, installs to full builds. looking forward to growing in Austin. .

I have in house Dynapack Dyno and authorized AEM, Apexi, Haltech, Link, UpRev, ECUTEK & Nistune service facility. I'm also a distributor for most brands available such as OSGiken, Tomei, HKS, Jim Wolf Technology, Radium, Injector Dynamics, and many more to list. I should be fully operational in April of this year (2019) already brought my first load of equipment and parts. once I'm all settled in I'll have a grand opening BBQ

thank you!

*2_Liter_Turbo* · 03-14-2019, 09:18 AM

You're going to love being in TX over CA! Hopefully I can visit your new shop when I visit family over that direction once you're set up!

lewisfk · 03-15-2019, 12:14 AM

Thank you Jesus, I'm in North ATX. If u need free labor, let me know.

spooled240 · 03-15-2019, 12:33 PM

Nice. We've been strongly considering moving there as well!

*DALAZ_68* · 03-15-2019, 03:15 PM

Tx gained an amazing fellow Zilvian.

s13silvia123 · 03-16-2019, 07:19 AM

yeaahhhhhh you're only 12-14 hours from me now.

bardabe · 03-17-2019, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2_Liter_Turbo

You're going to love being in TX over CA! Hopefully I can visit your new shop when I visit family over that direction once you're set up!

haha dude I'm so stoked, it's been a struggle here all these stupid CARB and ARB laws make it impossible to build fun cars. def stop by when you're in town!

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Originally Posted by lewisfk

Thank you Jesus, I'm in North ATX. If u need free labor, let me know.

haha for sure man! def need to get the word out, marketing has always been my terrible suit.

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Originally Posted by spooled240

Nice. We've been strongly considering moving there as well!

california is out of control, I'm so glad i made the move.

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Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

Tx gained an amazing fellow Zilvian.

Thanks my dude, having to build entirely new clientele is the only part that has me a little nervous. but looking at the work I've seen come out of these "top notch shops" it's laughable so I'm looking forward to the marketing challenge, the skill set i can kill it.

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Originally Posted by s13silvia123

yeaahhhhhh you're only 12-14 hours from me now.

haha is that about 20 hours closer?

spooled240 · 03-18-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bardabe

california is out of control, I'm so glad i made the move.

Word. You know it's out of control when $500k is the low-end for purchasing a decent house

Doing business here is also much more expensive, as I'm sure you're aware of lol

*DALAZ_68* · 03-22-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bardabe

Thanks my dude, having to build entirely new clientele is the only part that has me a little nervous. but looking at the work I've seen come out of these "top notch shops" it's laughable so I'm looking forward to the marketing challenge, the skill set i can kill it.

how bout i do the talking, you do the wrenching.

feito · 04-24-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

He answered already.

I will miss you Juan.

Damn it, somehow i missed it....

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Originally Posted by bardabe

haha dude I'm so stoked, it's been a struggle here all these stupid CARB and ARB laws make it impossible to build fun cars.

california is out of control, I'm so glad i made the move.

Thats a shame. Please remember that when u start voting here in TX.
Welcome.

bardabe · 05-24-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by supersayianjim

do you have address set up yet?

yup! I do I'm leasing the entire shop right behind UpRev's Development offices so address is the same lol

Bardabe Performance LLC
4807 Commercial Park Dr.
Austin, TX 78724

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Originally Posted by 574-240sx

I'm in the north austin/pflugerville area. I need to get my S14 going soon.

let me know man I'll be happy to help

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Originally Posted by ghost_silvia

Welcome to Austin. Good to have another shop to choose from. Where do you plan on advertising or just word of mouth?

Advertising wise, I'm thinking the same approach i had here in California. Let the cars I build do the talking for me. I'll be going out to meets and things of that sort initially, but once the shop gets busy and ball gets rolling i'll spend most of my time advertising at competitions or track events. I'm 100% flexible on it since I'll have to adapt to the market really but the focus is the same building reliable fast cars.

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

He answered already.

I will miss you Juan.

<3 I'll miss you too buddy, but BOY do i got a story for you. I'll text you when I take a breather.

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Originally Posted by feito

Damn it, somehow i missed it....

Thats a shame. Please remember that when u start voting here in TX.
Welcome.

DUDE that is litterally what I tell everyone who moves out of the state, this state is so fucking broken. I've questioned if my vote even matters anymore with all these tards in office voted in by all the other tards.

lewisfk · 03-17-2019, 08:59 PM

The drift scene is big in San Antonio. Austin is more fanboy and rich kids. I'm slowly building my car and doing all the fabrication work due to the outrageous prices. There is an old sage here though. The Z Clinic all ways comes through. I hope u find your space.

S-Nation S13 · 03-17-2019, 09:22 PM

I think there are many states better than CA. That are more accommodating to our "car culture"

Yardjass · 03-18-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by S-Nation S13

I think there are many states better than CA. That are more accommodating to our "car culture"

I honestly have no idea why anyone into automotive stuff would ever want to live in California. It blows my mind that the car scene out there is still as good as it is and that a mass exodus hasn't occurred yet.

OP, best of luck in Austin and welcome to the real America.

Okinawandrifter87 · 03-22-2019, 12:00 PM

I'm so happy for you brother! Make sure to let me know when that Grand Opening is and ill talk to the wife so we can go show our support and help out. That'll give us a chance to go and look at where we will move to when the time comes soon if not sooner. Ready to leave California now.

supersayianjim · 03-26-2019, 07:37 AM

do you have address set up yet?

574-240sx · 04-23-2019, 01:29 AM

I'm in the north austin/pflugerville area. I need to get my S14 going soon.

ghost_silvia · 04-24-2019, 05:31 AM

Welcome to Austin. Good to have another shop to choose from. Where do you plan on advertising or just word of mouth?

feito · 04-24-2019, 08:10 AM

Just curious, why did you move?

***FaLKoN240*** · 04-24-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by feito

Just curious, why did you move?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardabe

haha dude I'm so stoked, it's been a struggle here all these stupid CARB and ARB laws make it impossible to build fun cars.

He answered already.

I will miss you Juan.

lewisfk · 05-25-2019, 09:31 AM

Do you work with nistune or any tuning software?

My! · 05-25-2019, 10:17 AM

perfect timing for me. I need my s15sr tuned

bardabe · 05-26-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lewisfk

Do you work with nistune or any tuning software?

Yeah I do, I regularly work with UpRev, Nistune, ECUTEK, & OpenSource (Subaru) reflash software. And Ofcourse all major standalone systems including being a Apexi Power FC Pro Service Center (not many of us left).

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Originally Posted by My!

perfect timing for me. I need my s15sr tuned

Sounds good! Best way to reach me right now due to the move is email ([email protected]) once the construction is 100% done at the shop I’ll have an actual phone to contact.

kanyedian · 05-26-2019, 07:06 PM

Haha cool. I'm in Florida but have been thinking Austin or TX in general would be a cool new spot to slide too. Big up your move and GL on your future endeavors.

skizzel23 · 06-05-2019, 05:49 PM

are you in Austin yet? contact info?

03-13-2019, 11:11 PM	#1
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 4,716 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Moving my shop from CA to Austin Hey guys, I'm in the process of moving my shop from Riverside CA to Austin TX. I offer everything from parts sales, installs to full builds. looking forward to growing in Austin. . I have in house Dynapack Dyno and authorized AEM, Apexi, Haltech, Link, UpRev, ECUTEK & Nistune service facility. I'm also a distributor for most brands available such as OSGiken, Tomei, HKS, Jim Wolf Technology, Radium, Injector Dynamics, and many more to list. I should be fully operational in April of this year (2019) already brought my first load of equipment and parts. once I'm all settled in I'll have a grand opening BBQ thank you! __________________ Review Thread

03-14-2019, 09:18 AM	#2
2_Liter_Turbo Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	You're going to love being in TX over CA! Hopefully I can visit your new shop when I visit family over that direction once you're set up! __________________ 96 S14: Grip Track Car 90 R32: Bucket List Car 92 S13: Just for Fun Car Instagram: @SS.Maxey

03-15-2019, 03:15 PM	#5
DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 35 Posts: 15,080 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	Tx gained an amazing fellow Zilvian. __________________ LOL 240... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

03-16-2019, 07:19 AM	#6
s13silvia123 Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: where waldo is Age: 39 Posts: 3,256 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	yeaahhhhhh you're only 12-14 hours from me now. __________________ 18g and 20g turbo users click on me http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/261219-18g-20g-turbo-users.html

03-22-2019, 12:00 PM	#15
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I'm so happy for you brother! Make sure to let me know when that Grand Opening is and ill talk to the wife so we can go show our support and help out. That'll give us a chance to go and look at where we will move to when the time comes soon if not sooner. Ready to leave California now. __________________ Driftphreak87

03-15-2019, 12:14 AM	#3
lewisfk Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Austin, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,162 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Thank you Jesus, I'm in North ATX. If u need free labor, let me know.

03-15-2019, 12:33 PM	#4
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,138 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Nice. We've been strongly considering moving there as well!

03-17-2019, 08:59 PM	#12
lewisfk Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Austin, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,162 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	The drift scene is big in San Antonio. Austin is more fanboy and rich kids. I'm slowly building my car and doing all the fabrication work due to the outrageous prices. There is an old sage here though. The Z Clinic all ways comes through. I hope u find your space.

03-17-2019, 09:22 PM	#13
S-Nation S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LAND of the LOST Posts: 4,082 Trader Rating: (92) Feedback Score: 92 reviews	I think there are many states better than CA. That are more accommodating to our "car culture"

03-26-2019, 07:37 AM	#16
supersayianjim Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: location X Posts: 1,807 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	do you have address set up yet? __________________ http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/rb...ject-s-rb.html

04-23-2019, 01:29 AM	#17
574-240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Granger, IN Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm in the north austin/pflugerville area. I need to get my S14 going soon. __________________ 98' 240sx, 89 240sx

04-24-2019, 05:31 AM	#18
ghost_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: tx Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Welcome to Austin. Good to have another shop to choose from. Where do you plan on advertising or just word of mouth?

04-24-2019, 08:10 AM	#19
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,948 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just curious, why did you move? __________________ Tuners are big bullies

05-25-2019, 09:31 AM	#21
lewisfk Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Austin, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 1,162 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Do you work with nistune or any tuning software?

05-25-2019, 10:17 AM	#22
My! Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: fort worth Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	perfect timing for me. I need my s15sr tuned

05-26-2019, 07:06 PM	#24
kanyedian Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Clearwater Age: 31 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha cool. I'm in Florida but have been thinking Austin or TX in general would be a cool new spot to slide too. Big up your move and GL on your future endeavors.

06-05-2019, 05:49 PM	#25
skizzel23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: houston Age: 41 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	are you in Austin yet? contact info?

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