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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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Is there anyone in the local area around Long Beach thats willing and able to help tune my car? If so, PM me. Or is there a recommended local tune up shop?

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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Only person we know around here is Kevin. That's chip tuning, unsure what kinda tuning your looking for.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Re: Tuning Help

Basic Tuning from changing spark plugs / wires, adjusting TPS, reseting timing etc... Once thats been performed possible chip tuning as well. Any help would be much appreciated. Or can you recommend any local shop in the South Bay Area?
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Your probably going to need to get in the phone book and call a few places and get the best price. Probably provide the parts also. I usually do my spark plugs and wires myself. Then I have someone I know do the timing.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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Re: Tuning Help

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Basic Tuning from changing spark plugs / wires, adjusting TPS, reseting timing etc... Once thats been performed possible chip tuning as well. Any help would be much appreciated. Or can you recommend any local shop in the South Bay Area?
Don and I can do that at his shop in Orange.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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I was going to suggest that also. But didnt really know if Don was avaiable.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Re: Tuning Help

I'm still looking for someone in the soutbay area to help get my car running fine. At the present time it starts fine but tends to stall once its warmed up. If you're looking for some extra cash for Christmas and willing to help send me a pm.

Thanks!
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Re: Tuning Help

Anyone?????
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Re: Tuning Help

IrocZonNos,

I would recommend driving down to Orange to visit Don and Kevin. They are highly knowledgeable when it comes to our genre of cars and can get your car in proper running order. Its worth the drive and Don can regale you with some stories

When I went down there, my trans cable "tear drop" clip to the throttle body broke and he put his work aside and went over to the trans shop next door to help find this clip though they didn't have it in stock it showed his character that he would help me in such a way when this was just our first meeting. (I expect to win the run-on sentence contest with that one! )

Just my opinion.


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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Yea, Don is a great guy. He helped me with my L98 swap, when I didn't have wiring for it, he installed it for me and no one else (i called a bunch of shops) would even touch it...

Very stand up guy

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Tuning Help

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IrocZonNos,

I would recommend driving down to Orange to visit Don and Kevin. They are highly knowledgeable when it comes to our genre of cars and can get your car in proper running order. Its worth the drive and Don can regale you with some stories

When I went down there, my trans cable "tear drop" clip to the throttle body broke and he put his work aside and went over to the trans shop next door to help find this clip though they didn't have it in stock it showed his character that he would help me in such a way when this was just our first meeting. (I expect to win the run-on sentence contest with that one! )

Just my opinion.


RabiC.

I realize Don is highly knowledgeable in fact I've been to his shop numerous times. Although looking for someone else, no offense. Any other recommedations?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Re: Tuning Help

I checked my Manley customers and found this place:

Fontana Automotive
15000 S. Main Street
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-2506

I dont have anyone in Long Beach, so if you find someone let me know so I can hit them up and sell them some Manley parts.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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Re: Tuning Help

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Don and I can do that at his shop in Orange.
When can I bring in my car for a tune up?
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Send a PM to both Dyno Don and me. If its something I can do, I can do it on a Saturday. If its more complicated, then you'll have to take a number and wait for your turn to come up at Don's.
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