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Old 03-01-2010, 06:32 PM
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Default Biltstein HD/M033 - Who to Install in Los Angeles?

After much soul searching (I know, so hard to decide!), I've decided to replace my tired suspension with a Biltstein HD/M033 set-up. After countless hours, and thanks to many of you, I've learnt about drop links, and collars.

Question is do I let my local Porsche shop in Venice Otto's do the work, or is there some suspension/alignment shop nearby that people recommend?
Old 03-01-2010, 06:47 PM
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Simply the best...
Darin at West End Alignment
(310) 808-9233
18008 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90248
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Originally Posted by SCMomentum
Simply the best...
Darin at West End Alignment
(310) 808-9233
18008 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90248
+1. You have to get alignment anyways, and Darin is THE susp guru. Not only is he super knowledgeable and really cool to hang out with, he installed my PSS10s and aligned it for I think around $700 (well cheaper than I was getting quoted elsewhere).

Torrance was a bit further to drive for me (I live in west la) but it was well worth it.
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Do you think he can do front bushings too?
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Originally Posted by TheBen
Do you think he can do front bushings too?
He can do it all.

Another fan of Darin at West End. Maybe the best in the business. He installed my PSS-10s and TRG sways, and of course did an alignment and corner balance. I live in Hancock Park, but I wouldn't go anywhere else.

He's a one-man shop and very busy, so expect about a 3-week lead time from the time you call to your appointment time.
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Originally Posted by TheBen
Do you think he can do front bushings too?
Yes - forgot to mention he also installed my Walrod bushings at the same time.
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+1 for Darin
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Yep, those are the bushings I'm going to be using.
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+ 1 for Darin. He did a great job on my 993C4S at a fair price for the amount of work that had to be done...
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Another BIG WestEnd fan here too. Worth the drive! He is usually booked for two weeks so make an appointment!

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Originally Posted by SCMomentum
Simply the best...
Darin at West End Alignment
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18008 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90248
+a million. What an awesome guy.
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Another Darin Nishimura customer here. He's the best.
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Just to let you know, Darin will install the HDs for way cheaper than the PSS labor quoted above. Do plan to leave the car there the whole day. He does everything brake and suspension related stuff. Very nice guy. Didn't take 2 weeks for me to get my appointment, but he did sandwich 2 people inbetween who booked before me, so I was there from 8am-7pm.

He is in Torrance, not far from you.


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