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Any one know of any good Rotary shopd in Miami?

Old Dec 19, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Question Any one know of any good Rotary shopd in Miami?

Hi all,


I am looking for a good reliable rotary shop in the South Miami area or just anywhere in Miami. I am tired of taking my car to shops that know nothing about my car!


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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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look into lopez racing.... small shop ,big reputation,but i dont think there cheap.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Pettit Racing is about an hour north of Miami off of I-95. Worth the drive.

They're here:

Pettit Racing
4650 Dyer Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

http://www.pettitracing.com/contact.htm
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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YEA, Lopez Racing. They build the craziest, fastest rotary cars I know of! Check that place out. There's also a plaza in front of their shop with a REALLY good sub shop. Eat there.

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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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What kind of shop your looking for. A good racing shop or a good mechanic ( rotary) shop? I know some people in FT lauderdale area. But it all depends in what you need.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dshiznit1489
YEA, Lopez Racing. They build the craziest, fastest rotary cars I know of! Check that place out. There's also a plaza in front of their shop with a REALLY good sub. Eat there.
lol...i love me some sub's...lol
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Can't beat that...
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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Both, first i want to get my, the car running good, since i bought the car all i have done is the oil every 2k and a tranny flush that my uncle did for me at his shop, I was looking into new spark plugs, coils, and seafoaming the engine. Just basically have it running smooth. The car is stock right now.


And thanks a bunch for the input I had no idea that there were any rotary shops in Miami.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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Gustavo at TAV Racing in Doral is a Subaru/Mitsu specialist, but he also services the RX-8.

www.tavracing.com
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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if your uncle can do your tranny the plugs and coils are just as easy...the seafoam..well do your research before committing to that..if he does your plugs and coils it will be cheaper than going to a shop
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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^^+1 ...plugs and coils is basic ive done mine in my driveway...in about 1hr...all the info you need to do it is on this forum if search a little.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Where do you guys recommend I should go to replace my coils? I recently went to the dealer because my 8 was sluggish and started slow. The cause was bad coils from what they say.. They are charging me $395 w/o labor. I went to some body shop and they charge $300 w/ labor. I don't know, I still think it's expensive.. Plus, I'd rather go to some known rotary shop. I want to make sure it's really the coils.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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$300 at the shop

$120 by yourself

You do the math
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by scolon
$300 at the shop

$120 by yourself

You do the math
Is it hard? I've only installed exterior stuff like lights and w/e on my car. Just wanted to make sure I didn't mess anything up.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RotaryP7
Is it hard? I've only installed exterior stuff like lights and w/e on my car. Just wanted to make sure I didn't mess anything up.

Its really easy man. If you search the DIY forums you can get an idea on what to do. if your located near pines I'd be willing to help you out
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by scolon
Its really easy man. If you search the DIY forums you can get an idea on what to do. if your located near pines I'd be willing to help you out
Happen to know a good shop in the Pines area to have shocks/springs evaluated and replaced? I'm heading out of town this week and figure I might as well drop my car off but was thinking perhaps I could save a bit locally vs taking it over to Gunther. (Tired of the car bottoming out when someone sits in the back, or I go over a speedbump).

No fancy aftermarket stuff (well unless it isn't going to cost me an arm and a leg), just your basic "check the suspension and replace shock/coils as needed'. I'm also due for an Oil change and a few of the shops around here refuse to touch an RX8 anymore.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Mazda Repairs, telephone 305-666-2988, 7023 SW 46th Street.
I have been taking all my Mazdas there including my previous 2004 RX-8. The mechanic there is Phillip and he really knows rotary engines. Owns a very hot RX-7.
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