Import performance shop in Reno? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

nightwalker · 2005-09-01, 11:59 AM

Well, is there one? guys?

Dean · 2005-09-01, 12:26 PM

This is not intended to be snide, or sarchastic, but might read that way.

Define Import, Performance, and Shop?

Better yet, describe what you want done on what car, and we will see if we can help.

There is at least one HONDA type rice shop, and at least one catering to actual racing performance type stuff, but it all depends.

nightwalker · 2005-09-01, 02:28 PM

I'm just bored. I wanted to check them out just for the heck of it.

Nick Koan · 2005-09-01, 02:34 PM

Well, if you are just bored, there is always Summit out in Sparks. But, they'll sell you anything, so you have to be careful.

MikeK · 2005-09-01, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

Well, if you are just bored, there is always Summit out in Sparks. But, they'll sell you anything, so you have to be careful.

The downside of shopping at summit is that 1 hour into the mandatory 2 hour transaction time you start wanting to stab yourself in the head with a rusty fork to distract you from the pain.

Dean · 2005-09-01, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

The downside of shopping at summit is that 1 hour into the mandatory 2 hour transaction time you start wanting to stab yourself in the head with a rusty fork to distract you from the pain.

What are you smoking... It has never taken me more than 10-15 minutes in there, and that was to bring out a race seat from the warehouse. Stuff like Red Line oil is on the shelf, and you can just go pay for it... Maybe the snack machine called ahead and said you were coming....

MikeK · 2005-09-01, 03:08 PM

When I bought those gas cans before the RFR track day I was in there for over an hour. 20 minutes at the cashier while I argued with them because I refused to give my name and address and a DNA sample, then at least 45 minutes while the retards at the parts counter looked in the warehouse.

I have also been there twice before, and it was a ridiculously long wait both times as well.

Kevin M · 2005-09-01, 03:14 PM

Next time just give them Dean's name Mike.

Last couple times I've been there I was in and out in under 10 minutes, and one of those was during one of their show-and-shines.

MikeK · 2005-09-01, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin's sig

Red. Wingless. All Wheel Drive. 230 lb/ft of torque. I'm winning STX next year!

Explain!

Kevin M · 2005-09-01, 03:39 PM

1992 Ferd Aerostar extended wheelbase minivan, courtesy of LetItRev.

bruspeed · 2005-09-01, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

1992 Ferd Aerostar extended wheelbase minivan, courtesy of LetItRev.

Oh snap!! Pimp status!!

JC · 2005-09-01, 06:17 PM

Cory's friend has a shop in Reno. They have some ok cars.

cody · 2005-09-01, 08:32 PM

So is it cheaper to buy RedLine products from Sumit in sparks than online? And are they the same as sumitracing.com?

Nick Koan · 2005-09-01, 09:32 PM

They are one in the same.

Bob Danger · 2005-09-01, 09:36 PM

There is a shop on 2nd st. called New Era Automotive Creations, its the only import PERFORMANCE shop I know of, in the area. They're more of a Nissan/Toyota shop, from what I've seen.

Kevin M · 2005-09-02, 01:19 AM

Performance is a loosely used term there from what I've seen of cars with NEAC stickers, and the 2 guys that have handed out business cards from them that look like rave flyers.

MPREZIV · 2005-09-02, 06:44 AM

They actually do some decent work at NEAC. I've helped out with a lot of crap over there, and they aren't total hacks. I'd reccomend them if you're looking for a shop to do some less involved work. If you need a complete engine build, I say find a machine shop. But, for most power adders and repair work, they are a good place to go. The shop doesn't have a ton of money, so you don't get a high end shop feel from the atmosphere, but they are good guys.
If you go there, tell them "Black Cory" sent ya!

tysonK · 2005-09-02, 09:23 AM

I think I'm going to tell everyone I meet "Black Cory" sent me!!

MikeK · 2005-09-02, 09:37 AM

Everyone you meet?

"Mr President, black Cory sent me!"

MPREZIV · 2005-09-02, 11:19 AM

Don't know if that will work just anywhere, but I can say that if you go to NEAC or Nissan of Reno, it will get you in! I do feel honored tho. . .

nightwalker · 2005-09-02, 11:26 AM

btw, I do everything on my cars myself. (I'm a mechanic btw) I've been to summit... and uh... well... I don't own a single american car. And I don't like apc, tsudo, crap products.

Where is 2nd street? sorry, I'm a complete newb in Reno.

sp00ln · 2005-09-02, 02:28 PM

Their car is slow. So, if you want to get it tuned, thats not the place to go. However, there is a NEW shop in town, with a single turbod supra, a dyno, and a guy who is AEM certified or something? So, supposedily he can tune. I just got back to reno, so I dont know much about it, but you should ask around and check it out.

sperry · 2005-09-02, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Their car is slow. So, if you want to get it tuned, thats not the place to go. However, there is a NEW shop in town, with a single turbod supra, a dyno, and a guy who is AEM certified or something? So, supposedily he can tune. I just got back to reno, so I dont know much about it, but you should ask around and check it out.

Unless it's an AWD dyno, it's pretty useless to 90% of the people on this board.

ShawnS · 2005-09-02, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Don't know if that will work just anywhere, but I can say that if you go to NEAC or Nissan of Reno, it will get you in! I do feel honored tho. . .

Do you work at Nissan of Reno? Do you know Rob Samaniego?

MattR · 2005-09-02, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

However, there is a NEW shop in town, with a single turbod supra, a dyno, and a guy who is AEM certified or something?

It's on Greg St. in Sparks.Right across from Ralston-Purina. That Supra is crazy looking.

2005-09-01, 11:59 AM	#1
nightwalker EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Truckee, CA Posts: 50 Car: 2003 Evolution VIII why?	Import performance shop in Reno? Well, is there one? guys?

2005-09-01, 12:26 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	This is not intended to be snide, or sarchastic, but might read that way. Define Import, Performance, and Shop? Better yet, describe what you want done on what car, and we will see if we can help. There is at least one HONDA type rice shop, and at least one catering to actual racing performance type stuff, but it all depends. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-09-01, 02:34 PM	#4
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Well, if you are just bored, there is always Summit out in Sparks. But, they'll sell you anything, so you have to be careful. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-09-01, 03:14 PM	#8
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Next time just give them Dean's name Mike. Last couple times I've been there I was in and out in under 10 minutes, and one of those was during one of their show-and-shines. __________________ FWD is the new AWD Last edited by Kevin M; 2005-09-01 at 03:40 PM. Reason: dan=dean

2005-09-01, 03:39 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	1992 Ferd Aerostar extended wheelbase minivan, courtesy of LetItRev. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-09-01, 02:28 PM	#3
nightwalker EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Truckee, CA Posts: 50 Car: 2003 Evolution VIII why?	I'm just bored. I wanted to check them out just for the heck of it.

2005-09-01, 03:08 PM	#7
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	When I bought those gas cans before the RFR track day I was in there for over an hour. 20 minutes at the cashier while I argued with them because I refused to give my name and address and a DNA sample, then at least 45 minutes while the retards at the parts counter looked in the warehouse. I have also been there twice before, and it was a ridiculously long wait both times as well.

2005-09-01, 06:17 PM	#12
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Cory's friend has a shop in Reno. They have some ok cars. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-09-01, 08:32 PM	#13
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	So is it cheaper to buy RedLine products from Sumit in sparks than online? And are they the same as sumitracing.com? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2005-09-01, 09:32 PM	#14
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	They are one in the same. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-09-01, 09:36 PM	#15
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	There is a shop on 2nd st. called New Era Automotive Creations, its the only import PERFORMANCE shop I know of, in the area. They're more of a Nissan/Toyota shop, from what I've seen. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2005-09-02, 01:19 AM	#16
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Performance is a loosely used term there from what I've seen of cars with NEAC stickers, and the 2 guys that have handed out business cards from them that look like rave flyers. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-09-02, 06:44 AM	#17
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*	They actually do some decent work at NEAC. I've helped out with a lot of crap over there, and they aren't total hacks. I'd reccomend them if you're looking for a shop to do some less involved work. If you need a complete engine build, I say find a machine shop. But, for most power adders and repair work, they are a good place to go. The shop doesn't have a ton of money, so you don't get a high end shop feel from the atmosphere, but they are good guys. If you go there, tell them "Black Cory" sent ya! __________________ "...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..."

2005-09-02, 09:23 AM	#18
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I think I'm going to tell everyone I meet "Black Cory" sent me!! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-09-02, 09:37 AM	#19
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	Everyone you meet? "Mr President, black Cory sent me!"

2005-09-02, 11:19 AM	#20
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*	Don't know if that will work just anywhere, but I can say that if you go to NEAC or Nissan of Reno, it will get you in! I do feel honored tho. . . __________________ "...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..."

2005-09-02, 11:26 AM	#21
nightwalker EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Truckee, CA Posts: 50 Car: 2003 Evolution VIII why?	btw, I do everything on my cars myself. (I'm a mechanic btw) I've been to summit... and uh... well... I don't own a single american car. And I don't like apc, tsudo, crap products. Where is 2nd street? sorry, I'm a complete newb in Reno.

2005-09-02, 02:28 PM	#22
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Their car is slow. So, if you want to get it tuned, thats not the place to go. However, there is a NEW shop in town, with a single turbod supra, a dyno, and a guy who is AEM certified or something? So, supposedily he can tune. I just got back to reno, so I dont know much about it, but you should ask around and check it out. __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

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