Richmond VA

[climhazzard]

Got an appointment with Ironwood because multiple euro shops didn't want to touch the Supra since its still a Toyota..

Any recommendations for performance shops around Richmond or a reasonable drive. Looking for one that could do simple lowering springs and spacers. Also looking to go downpipe / tune / performance mods in the future. I may take the car to CES but its 4.5 hours away

Mind sharing which euro shops refused to work on the Supra? Will make sure not to waste my time with them.

I’ve read good things about Iron Wood; owned by a former Wallace Automotive tech which is a solid shop (both in terms of reviews and first hand).

Going in for my starter recall at Ourisman Toyota. Hope all goes well

Should be good; I took mine to Mechanicsville for the recall and was in and out in a couple of hours (this was years ago).

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[derek]

Mind sharing which euro shops refused to work on the Supra? Will make sure not to waste my time with them.

I’ve read good things about Iron Wood; owned by a former Wallace Automotive tech which is a solid shop (both in terms of reviews and first hand).



Should be good; I took mine to Mechanicsville for the recall and was in and hour in a couple of hours (this was years ago).

I didn’t take great notes but from my call log it looks like I at least called Delta V and The Euro Shop in midlothian.

 

[climhazzard]

I didn’t take great notes but from my call log it looks like I at least called Delta V and The Euro Shop in midlothian.

Appreciate it. Rather surprising, underneath the sheet metal the car is 100% BMW so I don’t understand why they wouldn’t want to work on it. Especially for something like an oil change, which is near identical to every other g series B58 vehicle.

Forgot to mention, Midlothian BMW does my yearly state inspection and has done an alignment on my Supra. They had no concerns whatsoever.

 

[derek]

Shop recommendations for installing springs / spacers and an alignment ?

 

[ericchen_ec]

Shop recommendations for installing springs / spacers and an alignment ?

I went to RnR for my coils the first time, then upgraded and installed them myself. They price fairly well, and can get an alignment there right after install. (They did crack my lip the second time getting off the alignment machine being not so careful, but I am lowered on 18s. They fully reimbursed me for the lip even though it was a fairly small crack)

 

[yerrvang]

Update: Ourisman did my two recalls and car didn't brick. Yay

 

[derek]

Detailers / mobile detailers anyone would recommend in the area ?

 

[ericchen_ec]

Detailers / mobile detailers anyone would recommend in the area ?

I detail as a side hobby, but if you want someone thats set up as a business my friend runs:
https://vantaautostudio.com/
if you want to book an appointment with him. Glen Allen area for both of us

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