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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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Default Looking for a good Z performance shop in Miami area?????

Like the title says. I am mainly interested in a suspension shop. Someone who knows the Z and can do a quality alignment, unlike most of the Nissan dealers.

Any suggestions appreciated.
Old Oct 27, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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"Miami Chassis"...Ive been there before, but not with my Z yet. They do alotta high end cars. They do great work.
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"Miami Chassis"...Ive been there before, but not with my Z yet. They do alotta high end cars. They do great work.
Thanks. I'm going to call them and see if they work on Z's
Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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I used to live in Miami!

33176 represent!

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When you lower your Z, please don't take your car to Miami Chassis to do your alignment. They charge an arm and a leg and you'll be there forever waiting for them to finish up on your car. They charge about $350+ for an alignment on our lowered Z's. Call SFP which stands for South Florida Performance. Their # is 305-233-8520...And ask for Phil. Tell him that Milton with the white Z on gold Volk wheels asked you to give him a call. And tell him about getting your Z aligned. There's a shop called Miami Alignment which is in the same building where SFP is at and Phil will talk to the guy that only aligns high end cars like ours on appointments only. The guy charges about $180 and is done aligning your car in about an hour. He even lets you get underneath the car so that you can see what he's doing and also talks to you on how straight you want your wheels to be and he'll do it. The machine that he puts the cars on along with the software that the machine comes with is badass in which Miami Chassis aint got, etc...Get yourself an appointment to have your Z aligned after you drop it...Enjoy

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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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I used to live in Miami!

33176 represent!

Come Back! We need a guy like you at one of our local Nissan dealers. The guys in parts here don't know a thing about performance or Z's for that matter and they charge full list for everything!

I live a zipcode zone over in 33182 by the way.................
Old Oct 28, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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When you lower your Z, please don't take your car to Miami Chassis to do your alignment. They charge an arm and a leg and you'll be there forever waiting for them to finish up on your car. They charge about $350+ for an alignment on our lowered Z's. Call SFP which stands for South Florida Performance. Their # is 305-233-8520...And ask for Phil. Tell him that Milton with the white Z on gold Volk wheels asked you to give him a call. And tell him about getting your Z aligned. There's a shop called Miami Alignment which is in the same building where SFP is at and Phil will talk to the guy that only aligns high end cars like ours on appointments only. The guy charges about $180 and is done aligning your car in about an hour. He even lets you get underneath the car so that you can see what he's doing and also talks to you on how straight you want your wheels to be and he'll do it. The machine that he puts the cars on along with the software that the machine comes with is badass in which Miami Chassis aint got, etc...Get yourself an appointment to have your Z aligned after you drop it...Enjoy
Woah! Good to know. I will definitely call them first.

Thanks
Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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For installs I would try power toyz or toyomoto...but sfp is good also
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Install is done. I did it myself since I have done springs, struts and sways on previous cars. I am looking for a good alignment shop that will not just get it within spec, but take the time time to get it to the best settings possible. I will be checking out the earlier suggestions. I am just not satisfied that the Nissan dealer did there best with it.

Thanks for all the input guys........
Old Oct 31, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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Originally posted by ZinMiami
Install is done. I did it myself since I have done springs, struts and sways on previous cars. I am looking for a good alignment shop that will not just get it within spec, but take the time time to get it to the best settings possible. I will be checking out the earlier suggestions. I am just not satisfied that the Nissan dealer did there best with it.

Thanks for all the input guys........
Good info. I live in south florida and dont have any experience with man shops. I usually install my own performance related stuff or I have Dynamic Turbo do it. Ill definetly check out SFP and Powertoyz for my next mod.
Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:09 AM
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I am looking to get coilovers and the Brembo brakes installed. Do you recommend SFP to do the install also. Also I need my fenders rolled. Who do you recommend to do that as well...Thanks
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I called that number for SFP and it said that the number is no longer in service. Any other shops besides Miami Chassis that will do the same work for a better price? Im in need of a shop very soon. Is it cheaper to buy camber arms then have an alignment place install it then align it? Install a camber kit myself then have them align it? Or just have a place like Miami Chassis and have them do everything? Going to drop my car with the Pro Kit.

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Japtrix??
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Guys... Please. Japtrix for installs and tuning. SFP for alignment.

Mrjdmz33 can further enlighten us. Have not heard too many success
stories out of Miami itself. I had a greta experience with a recommended
feder roller local, Sabal chase tire and wheel though.
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Originally Posted by vbgambini
I called that number for SFP and it said that the number is no longer in service. Any other shops besides Miami Chassis that will do the same work for a better price? Im in need of a shop very soon. Is it cheaper to buy camber arms then have an alignment place install it then align it? Install a camber kit myself then have them align it? Or just have a place like Miami Chassis and have them do everything? Going to drop my car with the Pro Kit.
Did you look at the date on that post? It was from 2004 - no surprise that they've gone out of business.
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