KSpeed Automotive contact info and Q&A - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

KSpeed Auto · 2010-06-25, 08:36 AM

Have a question for KSpeed? Are you looking for a part, in need of routine service, need advice on mods or just want to shoot the breeze with us? If so, awesome! Here's how to get hold of us:

We're located at 1009 Greg St in Sparks, NV.

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Shop hours are from M-F 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, though arrangements outside of those hours and days are available by appointment. Or if you need to drop your car off early let us know.

Phone:775-284-1011
email: kspeedauto@gmail.com
via IM: kspeedauto on AIM, kspeedauto@yahoo.com on YIM and kspeedauto@hotmail.com on MSN messenger
PM to us on this account work best.

Feel free to use this thread for any questions you have for us. We'll generally respond quickly during shop hours.

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-06-25, 09:47 AM

What is the biggest size wheel and tire you can mount balance? I ask because I have a lot of friends with lifted trucks.

KSpeed Auto · 2010-06-25, 09:56 AM

We can do wheels up to 22", *possibly* 24", but I'm not 100% sure on the 24 until I get a chance to throw one up there and check it. Width is pretty unlimited, and tire diameter shouldn't be a problem up to about 40" or so!

03wrxwagon · 2010-06-25, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

What is the biggest size wheel and tire you can mount balance? I ask because I have a lot of friends with lifted trucks.

tell them to do the old trick get on the rim and put some gas and lite it and wala you have a mounted tire

sperry · 2010-10-08, 09:44 AM

Bump for a crosspost! (shhh, don't tell the mods!)

Matt, any chance you can get TireRack to deliver to your shop for those of us that want to have you mount/balance tires but don't have time to drive out to Patrick?

Or, how much more would you charge if I ordered the tires through you and have Kevin run out there to pick them up?

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-10-08, 10:03 AM

Scott that's pretty messed up. You know tire rack will shoot kevin on sight.

MattR · 2010-10-08, 01:30 PM

I had my Tire rack shipment shipped straight there..I set it up with Kevin...I don't think they have any issues with that.

sperry · 2010-10-08, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I had my Tire rack shipment shipped straight there..I set it up with Kevin...I don't think they have any issues with that.

Yeah, it just didn't help me today when I need tires ASAP. I ended up making the run over to TireRack myself, and had Cory mount 'em up on short notice.

235/55/17 is a big goddamn tire! Even on a lifted Outback.

Thanks Cory!

MPREZIV · 2010-10-08, 03:06 PM

I please to aim!

bigrobwoot · 2010-10-08, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 03wrxwagon

tell them to do the old trick get on the rim and put some gas and lite it and "wala" you have a mounted tire

C'est "voilà", pas "wala". C'est français.

I made up for it being 4 months later by doing it in French.

Kevin M · 2010-10-08, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrobwoot

I made up for it being 4 months later by doing it in French.

That's what she said.

Jeikun · 2010-10-27, 03:15 PM

What kind of gains could I expect to see if I got my 2.5i tuned by you guys?

Kevin M · 2010-10-27, 04:19 PM

With no other mods, maybe 10-15 hp peak and a few extra ft.-lbs. over most of the powerband. Spend a lot of time reading williaty's posts on Nasioc in the NA tuning forum. And ignore basically everyone else except Matt Monson.

Cliff notes version is that you shouldn't do anything but tuning, a TWE header and cams, unless you also do pistons. Also plan to use 91 octane gas if you want to get tuned.

KSpeed Auto · 2010-11-05, 12:29 PM

KSpeed is on Yelp! now. We would appreciate it if those of you who've patronized us would post up a review.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kspeed-automotive-sparks

KSpeed Auto · 2010-11-24, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the review Juice! Every little bit helps... if there's any truth to the adage that there's no such thing as bad publicity.

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-11-24, 11:51 PM

At least I'm a team player.

JC · 2011-05-18, 12:12 PM

How much would it cost to drop a used OEM engine into a 2005 Legacy 2.5i?

KSpeed Auto · 2011-05-18, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

How much would it cost to drop a used OEM engine into a 2005 Legacy 2.5i?

7 hours = $525. This assumes the ingoing engine is ready to drop in without any major transfer of parts. It may take a little less time than that, and if so you would be charged actual time.

Matt

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-05-18, 08:29 PM

Why does that sound so stinking cheap!

Kevin M · 2011-05-19, 08:02 AM

Last time I was there, Airport Auto still had an engine from a 2005 RS. Should be the same as the Legacy. It's DBW without AVLS.

KSpeed Auto · 2011-05-19, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Why does that sound so stinking cheap!

Because we are fast, efficient, and our shop rate is relatively low. For example: Cory can pull a SOHC engine, replace the head gaskets, timing kit, and water pump, and then reinstall it all in about 9 hours usually... by himself.

JC · 2011-05-19, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSpeed Auto

7 hours = $525. This assumes the ingoing engine is ready to drop in without any major transfer of parts. It may take a little less time than that, and if so you would be charged actual time.

Matt

I think my parents are going to use their regular mechanic since the car is already there. If they change their mind I will drop you guys a line. That is super cheap FYI.

WRXlerate · 2011-09-08, 09:56 AM

Do you guys have Cobb street tuner software to tune APs? Have you set anything up with CPR to do any dyno tunes since they have an awd dyno? Do you know approximately how much would I be looking at for a dyno tune, engine is an 07 sti with stage 2 plus header, uppipe, tmic upgrade and perrin turbo inlet?
thanks

A1337STI · 2011-09-08, 11:18 AM

Dumb question, your shop has a press and can change suspension bushings, wheel bearings, and other "press" fun things right ?

KSpeed Auto · 2011-09-08, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by A1337STI

Dumb question, your shop has a press and can change suspension bushings, wheel bearings, and other "press" fun things right ?

Yes, we have a 20ton press and regularly press stuff in/out.

2010-06-25, 09:47 AM	#2
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	What is the biggest size wheel and tire you can mount balance? I ask because I have a lot of friends with lifted trucks. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2010-06-25, 09:56 AM	#3
KSpeed Auto EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 220 Coney Island Drive in Sparks, NV Posts: 104	We can do wheels up to 22", possibly 24", but I'm not 100% sure on the 24 until I get a chance to throw one up there and check it. Width is pretty unlimited, and tire diameter shouldn't be a problem up to about 40" or so! __________________ KSpeed Automotive 220 Coney Island Dr. Sparks, NV 89431 775-284-1011 kspeedauto@gmail.com Check us out on Yelp.

2010-10-08, 09:44 AM	#5
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Bump for a crosspost! (shhh, don't tell the mods!) Matt, any chance you can get TireRack to deliver to your shop for those of us that want to have you mount/balance tires but don't have time to drive out to Patrick? Or, how much more would you charge if I ordered the tires through you and have Kevin run out there to pick them up? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2010-10-08, 10:03 AM	#6
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Scott that's pretty messed up. You know tire rack will shoot kevin on sight. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2010-10-08, 01:30 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I had my Tire rack shipment shipped straight there..I set it up with Kevin...I don't think they have any issues with that. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2010-10-08, 03:06 PM	#9
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I please to aim! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2010-10-27, 03:15 PM	#12
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	What kind of gains could I expect to see if I got my 2.5i tuned by you guys? __________________ Cook bacon in your underwear. It adds danger to breakfast and makes you feel like you are welding. - Juice

2010-10-27, 04:19 PM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	With no other mods, maybe 10-15 hp peak and a few extra ft.-lbs. over most of the powerband. Spend a lot of time reading williaty's posts on Nasioc in the NA tuning forum. And ignore basically everyone else except Matt Monson. Cliff notes version is that you shouldn't do anything but tuning, a TWE header and cams, unless you also do pistons. Also plan to use 91 octane gas if you want to get tuned. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-11-05, 12:29 PM	#14
KSpeed Auto EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 220 Coney Island Drive in Sparks, NV Posts: 104	KSpeed is on Yelp! now. We would appreciate it if those of you who've patronized us would post up a review. http://www.yelp.com/biz/kspeed-automotive-sparks __________________ KSpeed Automotive 220 Coney Island Dr. Sparks, NV 89431 775-284-1011 kspeedauto@gmail.com Check us out on Yelp.

2010-11-24, 04:42 PM	#15
KSpeed Auto EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 220 Coney Island Drive in Sparks, NV Posts: 104	Thanks for the review Juice! Every little bit helps... if there's any truth to the adage that there's no such thing as bad publicity. __________________ KSpeed Automotive 220 Coney Island Dr. Sparks, NV 89431 775-284-1011 kspeedauto@gmail.com Check us out on Yelp.

2010-11-24, 11:51 PM	#16
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	At least I'm a team player. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2011-05-18, 12:12 PM	#17
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	How much would it cost to drop a used OEM engine into a 2005 Legacy 2.5i? __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2011-05-18, 08:29 PM	#19
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Why does that sound so stinking cheap! __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2011-05-19, 08:02 AM	#20
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Last time I was there, Airport Auto still had an engine from a 2005 RS. Should be the same as the Legacy. It's DBW without AVLS. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-09-08, 09:56 AM	#23
WRXlerate EJ22 Real Name: John B. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind a brick wall. Posts: 471 Car: 02 Soccermom Wagon Class: "sleeper" Destroying V8 Egos 4 cylinders at a time	Do you guys have Cobb street tuner software to tune APs? Have you set anything up with CPR to do any dyno tunes since they have an awd dyno? Do you know approximately how much would I be looking at for a dyno tune, engine is an 07 sti with stage 2 plus header, uppipe, tmic upgrade and perrin turbo inlet? thanks __________________ Stuff sold by the gram is always more exciting than stuff sold by the pound. JC

2011-09-08, 11:18 AM	#24
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Dumb question, your shop has a press and can change suspension bushings, wheel bearings, and other "press" fun things right ? __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!