Best SoCal Shop?

Detoxified · 12-02-2021, 11:54 AM

Hey all,

Looking for your input on the most trustworthy shop with attention to detail.

I am looking to get my crankhub upgraded so I can tune my car. I also plan on bench unlocking my ECU for ECUTEK.

The shops I am considering so far:

StudioRSR
Lang Racing Development
European Auto Source
SSR

Thanks!

infinitekidM2C · 12-02-2021, 12:11 PM

I've done a few cosmetic things and a tune at EAS and they did a good job for me. Haven't tried the others.

to_riffic · 12-02-2021, 03:38 PM

EAS is a trip for me but prefer to take it to them 90% of the time.

CalAcacian · 12-02-2021, 03:49 PM

EAS is pretty much the go to in the area for our cars. They have a ton of experience with our platforms. They're the only shop I use for my car.

CalAcacian · 12-02-2021, 03:52 PM

Kevin at EAS is also great to work with. Super responsive via phone or email and very knowledgeable about the M2.

RJT79 · 12-02-2021, 04:17 PM

Yes, all my basic mods have been installed by EAS. I see no reason to go anywhere else.

infinitekidM2C · 12-02-2021, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CalAcacian

Kevin at EAS is also great to work with. Super responsive via phone or email and very knowledgeable about the M2.

I always just work with Kevin.

-Eidos · 12-02-2021, 07:38 PM

There are plenty to choose from for the basics. However the ones that consistently go above and beyond, in my experience, have been SD Garage and SpeedLogic

MONSTAR · 12-05-2021, 05:11 PM

Ive had my post-warranty service work done for my previous f30 and current f87 by m o d a u t o / m o d b a r g a i n s in La Habra.

I have had SSR do the installs for my downpipes and exhausts since Mod won't install downpipes for legal reasons.

Recommend both! Kevin at Mod and Rod at SSR are who you would want to speak with.

pz619 · 12-05-2021, 08:55 PM

Can’t speak to the other places, but can vouch for EAS.

kyro840 · 02-07-2022, 08:51 PM

I’ve been going to EAS since 2011 for multiple cars for upgrades and maintenance. They’re honest and do consistent work. I’ve never had a bad experience.

nioh_lbbm2 · 02-08-2022, 12:25 PM

+1 for EAS for fair pricing and consistently good work. Drove there from SD just to have most of the major work done

6speed_M2 · 02-09-2022, 12:23 AM

Pit Stop Motor Tuning & it's not even close. No knock against the other shops though.

Jeef · 02-10-2022, 09:36 AM

Lots of shops in socal!

If you are in San Diego area, check out SD garage. They have an in house tuner for Ecutek as well. The tuner is very involved in tuning cars for the track.

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Detoxified Second Lieutenant 203 Rep 269 Posts Drives: M2C HS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Best SoCal Shop? Hey all, Looking for your input on the most trustworthy shop with attention to detail. I am looking to get my crankhub upgraded so I can tune my car. I also plan on bench unlocking my ECU for ECUTEK. The shops I am considering so far: StudioRSR Lang Racing Development European Auto Source SSR Thanks!
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12-02-2021, 12:11 PM	#2
infinitekidM2C Major General 4206 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	I've done a few cosmetic things and a tune at EAS and they did a good job for me. Haven't tried the others.
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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3024 Rep 13,760 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	EAS is a trip for me but prefer to take it to them 90% of the time. __________________ ~loud noises~
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12-02-2021, 03:49 PM	#4
CalAcacian Lieutenant 542 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	EAS is pretty much the go to in the area for our cars. They have a ton of experience with our platforms. They're the only shop I use for my car.
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CalAcacian Lieutenant 542 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Kevin at EAS is also great to work with. Super responsive via phone or email and very knowledgeable about the M2.
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12-02-2021, 04:17 PM	#6
RJT79 New Member 8 Rep 21 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Ontario, CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, all my basic mods have been installed by EAS. I see no reason to go anywhere else.
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-Eidos @lbb_kev 490 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 (LBB) Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	There are plenty to choose from for the basics. However the ones that consistently go above and beyond, in my experience, have been SD Garage and SpeedLogic __________________ Speedtech Stage 3 (8474) \| Remus Exhaust \| Wagner EVO 3 \| XClutch \| Dorch Stage 3 HPFP \| Nostrum S2 Injectors \| Walbro 535 \| EOS EKP \| BendCalibration Flex Fuel Kit \| Intrax 1K2 \| SPL \| Drexler GT Race Light LSD by limitedslip.de \| Schirmer Diff Lift Kit Full E85 DI-Only 717WHP Flex Fuel tuned by BendCalibration (ECUTek) \| Built by SD Garage
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12-05-2021, 05:11 PM	#9
MONSTAR #gotboost 516 Rep 861 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (0)	Ive had my post-warranty service work done for my previous f30 and current f87 by m o d a u t o / m o d b a r g a i n s in La Habra. I have had SSR do the installs for my downpipes and exhausts since Mod won't install downpipes for legal reasons. Recommend both! Kevin at Mod and Rod at SSR are who you would want to speak with. __________________ 2018 F87 M2 (09/2020 - ) Dinan Cold Air Intake \|Dinan Axle Back \| VRSF 6.5" Intercooler \| VRSF Catless Downpipe \| VRSF Charge Pipes \| BM3 \| MST Inlet v2 \| Turbosmart VR11 2013 F30 328i (12/2015 - 09/2020) SOLD!
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12-05-2021, 08:55 PM	#10
pz619 Brigadier General 3277 Rep 3,255 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla 3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Can’t speak to the other places, but can vouch for EAS.
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02-07-2022, 08:51 PM	#11
kyro840 Bone stock for now 23 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII M3 E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (3)	I’ve been going to EAS since 2011 for multiple cars for upgrades and maintenance. They’re honest and do consistent work. I’ve never had a bad experience.
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02-08-2022, 12:25 PM	#12
nioh_lbbm2 Lieutenant Colonel 1717 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	+1 for EAS for fair pricing and consistently good work. Drove there from SD just to have most of the major work done
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02-09-2022, 12:23 AM	#13
6speed_M2 Captain 3633 Rep 875 Posts Drives: ///M2 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List ///M2 Performance ... [9.11]	Pit Stop Motor Tuning & it's not even close. No knock against the other shops though. __________________ N54 135i 6MT (FBO, JB4 reflash, E30) sold E90 M3 DCT (FBO, tuned) sold Current: Performance Edition M2 6MT (FBO, ethanol tuned by Bend Calibration/Ecutek)
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02-10-2022, 09:36 AM	#14
Jeef Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	Lots of shops in socal! If you are in San Diego area, check out SD garage. They have an in house tuner for Ecutek as well. The tuner is very involved in tuning cars for the track.
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