Need a mechanic in Atlanta, GA

[AsianPersuazi0n]

Figured this would be the best place to find a reputable mechanic for my 240sx. I live in Carrollton, GA, will come up to Atlanta for a great, trustworthy mechanic. Any suggestions on shops?

AP:help

[offtheline]

Are you just looking for a mechanic to fix things? Or a performance shop with a tuner/etc?

[AsianPersuazi0n]

Are you just looking for a mechanic to fix things? Or a performance shop with a tuner/etc?

For the time being I just need to make sure it runs. It is my only mode of transpo and the carrollton to ATL ride is LONG.

I'd love to modify it, but need the wheels until I can pick something else up to drive daily.

Right now my power steering fluid is leaking like there's no tomorrow and saturating all my belts. The slippage is getting pretty bad.

Valve cover gasket is blowing out some oil, but not a lot.

ah yes, and then there is the 'bambi' episode. Deer make a mess of a formerly nice 240sx

I love my car and its killing me to see it like this

AP

[James @ ID-M]

I was living in Carrollton, and my company was going to open a shop there. But I moved up to alpharetta. Sorry!

Go up to moreland on saturday night, there is a few guys who are really good nissan mechanics.

[hannibal]

People still "hang out" on Moreland?? Like on the way to Starlight drive-in? I havent been out there in a while, but I might have to check it out next time I'm in ATL.

[offtheline]

Truthfully, I only know of really good performance shops. I dont know of any normal shops that I would trust. If anyone knows of a really trustworthy mechanic, I'd like to know as well.

[zion]

Allspeed in Peachtreecity can do anytype of work that you need, although they are a little more pricy, you get what you pay for. I work at Crossroads Automotive in Newnan for another month before I leave for school again, They are ok, but yet again high. If it were my choice i would take it to a place that knows a little performance and yet still knows how to work on all types or cars like Allspeed, Most of all the other shops are just part changers. Dont really know a lot about cars....Just my .02 cents.

zion

[AsianPersuazi0n]

Thanks for the input ya'll. Zion, I called All Speed in Peachtree City, talked to Glen, he sounds cool enough. I'll let you know how it works out!

[zion]

Yeah I am gettin some head work on my SR done there right now...Quality looks really good and shop is really clean so that is kind of a plus that they care enough to keep the shop clean. Says a lot for the Mechanics. Glen is really cool, very knowledagle also. Tim the owner is really cool too. Hope they treat you good...Have for me...

zion.

[James @ ID-M]

Honestly.. if you want the very best in GA.. goto Batlground. They have massive shop.. and several silvias and supras at the shop.

[zion]

Where is Batlground at?

[AsianPersuazi0n]

found them on the web at batlground.com They are on Ottley drive. Spoke with the guys there, their site says they specialize in 240's. They seem cool, hourly seems pretty decent as well.

[yellow_jacket]

I have been to ALLSPEED several times. I dynod my car there. They also built a blacktop motor for the guy I bought my front clip from. They know what they are doing.

[zion]

Yellow Jacket, Who did you get your clip from? Probably the same guy I got mine from...

[yellow_jacket]

Guy named Chip. Clip was in very good condition. Seems like the rest of his stuff was also in good condition.

[zion]

heh, yeah that was the same guy. He is pretty cool. clip is in really good shape here too. Pretty good price too, i couldn't complain. When I tore the motor apart it was also very clean and could tell it was maintained.

[regalz]

Its a Z32 specialty shop with lots of parts cars. I'm sure they could/would do your PS hose and you might want to pick up some Z32 brake parts for a nice upgrade.

Z1 Motorsports1200 Carrollton HwyTemple, Ga 30179 770-562-8668770-562-8664 (fax)

[RagingPanda]

Have you tried BalancedPerformance? They're really good and of course also pricy. My friend works for Saab and he owns a 1st gen RX-7 that puts out about 400HP, so he knows his **** because he did everything on his own. He said don't go to battleground "the kid there doens't know ****"*he was talkin about the one who works on the supras* He said that anybody can tune a SUpra to be over 600HP...not that hard. It is for me since i'm not a mechanic hahha.

[offtheline]

Well he originally asked for a mechanic. But man, balanced performance is one of the best shops you will ever find in atlanta. Those guys know their stuff. Especially about Ka-Ts and sr20 swaps. In fact, the last time I was up there, another performance shop sent them a swapped 240 that the shop messed up all of the wiring on and had tons of other problems. Balanced fixed it for them! Hah.

[Drill_Sergeant]

if you want a good mechanic that knows his ****. and is a genuinely good guy. talk to Huy Le at jackson auto service.

770.840.0987 his name is pronounced (wee)

he knows his stuff and his pops definately knows his stuff.

they dont dabble on performance stuff too much but as for as maintainance goes...he's a good one.

[AsianPersuazi0n]

if you want a good mechanic that knows his ****. and is a genuinely good guy. talk to Huy Le at jackson auto service.

770.840.0987 his name is pronounced (wee)

he knows his stuff and his pops definately knows his stuff.

they dont dabble on performance stuff too much but as for as maintainance goes...he's a good one.

You know, this is the second time I've heard about this guy. I actually work w/someone who recommended him as well.

Thanks for the input!

AP

[RagingPanda]

What about Eddie Radatz? He helped my installed my Kaaz LSD....even though he only work on 240Z but I guess he did me a favor. If you're reading this Eddie... THANKS AGAIN! You don't know him? Search for him on Google or ask any wise ppl in here.