WanderingPurist

Hi,

Thanks to all that responded in my thread about asking about choices and suggestions for struts and coilovers.

I think I've narrowed it down to either ROW 030 or H&R coilovers (available in price closest to the ROW 030 kit; I still need lighter seats with grippier surfaces to replace the all power ones ex factory; Hawk or Pagid pads and track ready rotors; LSD; possibly a change to 996.2 or 997 shifter and cables, though lusting for the numeric racing SSK; and a few other minor mods)

Would really appreciate suggestions for Los Angeles / South Bay / Westside / SFV / SGV shops that really know what they are doing suspension wise, but don't charge race shop rates.

Should I do the alignment at the same shop, or an alignment specialist? Suggestions? I've heard about someone in Southbay / Torrance that is supposed to be tops but can't remember the name.

Silly question - any suggestions on where / how to get a spare key for my 1999 C2? Local Porsche stealerships want upwards of $450+ for the remote head, key blank, cutting and programming! Holy rip off! I can get the remote head and key blank for $200 but then no one wants to program or cut it for me...



Thanks in advance.

jrgordonsenior

Dan @ The Speed Gallery in North Hollywood. Reasonable rates, quality work, and tons of 996/997 race car build experience...

Dan's cell: (818) 822-5246....

jyoteen

I personally always go to Johnson's Alignment in Torrance for suspension/alignment stuff. I've gone there for a better part of over 10 years. Always solid setup and reasonably priced as well.

http://www.johnsonsalignment.com

SubzeroX

go to Peter in Pasadena.. 626.321.2736 http://www.stuttcarservice.com/

CJWessing

I've been really happy with Eurospec motoring on Pico. Haven't done suspension or alignment there, but I think they quoted me $700 or $800 for installing a ROW M030 with alignment.

WanderingPurist

Thanks for the tips, guys! Anyone have a suggestion for the spare key?

jrgordonsenior

Call all the recommended shops and ask for estimates for the work you're considering. I think you're stuck with a stealership for the key cutting/programming, I'd try Pacific Porsche (Torrance) and tell them you're a POC/PCA member.....

Philip P

West end alignment... Hands down the best. Affordable and track proven.

Byprodriver

+1 for me & my 10 years of Porsche ownership. While the OP is here he can stroll down to Callas Rennsport for the spare key & programming.

Ideally everyone should get their programming codes A.S.A.P from a dealer for future emergency use.

dual cams

Heard nothing but GREAT things about Johnson's Alignment shop.


Greg