Los Angeles area suggestions for suspension work, alignment, and spare key programmin
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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...
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Thanks in advance.
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...
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Thanks in advance.
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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
http://www.johnsonsalignment.com
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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.
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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.....
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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
http://www.johnsonsalignment.com
+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.