North San Diego County

09schwarzecobra · Jan 2, 2010

Whos from North San Diego County?

gmantheman · Jan 2, 2010

I am from Escondido. I recognize your screen name. You posted over at socalstangs requesting an account merger.

09schwarzecobra · Jan 3, 2010

gmantheman said:
I am from Escondido. I recognize your screen name. You posted over at socalstangs requesting an account merger.

yeah my old account was kind of *******ish and it wont be useful after june so i just changed it

mrcarlos64 · Jan 4, 2010

sup guys. you both post up at club mustang empire.

09schwarzecobra · Jan 4, 2010

it's like they say in high school you have to be well rounded to get into college i like to be well rounded on fourms ha

ben2bad · Jan 7, 2010

I'm also from Esco...although I have been away for a couple of years. When I came back my auto mechanic/shop closed down...no doubt due to the economy. They were AutoSport Perfromance off of Vineyard in the autopark. Now I am looking for a reputable/reliable performance shop which I can trust with my pride and joy. Any suggestions...My mustang is older and modified. Thanks in advance for your inputs.

gmantheman · Jan 8, 2010

Woodside auto and smog is one of the best places. Pierre is very knowledgeable when it comes to mustangs. This shop not only does performance mods for mustangs, but also service other makes and models. It's a complete shop.

ben2bad · Jan 8, 2010

Thanks gman- I was hoping for something closer to Esco if not in town...hard to get the car to and from the shop and try to get to work on time too.

gmantheman · Jan 9, 2010

He is open on Saturdays if that helps.

gmantheman · Jan 9, 2010

ben2bad-Is your 89 Mustang Black? There is a black 88-93 Mustang in the condo complex I live at.

ben2bad · Jan 15, 2010

Negative Gman...My stang is red/silver/black (custom paint from Hot Rods and Custom)

Here is a link...Scroll down...I am the last picture.

Cruisin' Grand Ave., August 19, 2005

gmantheman · Jan 16, 2010

Looks awesome. Did you take your car to Mustangs by the Bay and the car show at the Elks Lodge on Escondido BLVD? I remember seeing a red foxbody at the Elks Lodge car show.

ben2bad · Jan 18, 2010

No I didn't...been out of the scene ...I just cruise around on nice days. What I am looking for is, as my OP, a good shop/mechanic...I need to get my brakes done. I still have the original 4lug. I really really like my wheels so I am reluctant to change them out, but I do need the brakes worked on. The usual change pads/shoes(rear) turn the rotors and flush the fluid and anything else that may need attention. So I keep searching.

gmantheman · Jan 18, 2010

Have you checked out Master Muffler and Brake? They are located on Washington Ave. I had them install my rear brake pads. Great customer service and good price.

ben2bad · Jan 19, 2010

No I haven't...I did call them for a quote on some exhaust work for my diesel so I've been meaning to check them out. They sounded upbeat on the phone. When you had your work done, and this may sound silly or over the top, but did you happen to notice the general upkeep of the shop. Did it look clean and professional. Did the crew look like they had training, like patches or plaques clearly displayed? Were there other recommendations of extra work your car may need? Was everything clearly explained to you prior to work done? Sorry for the interrogation, but I am real paranoid since I have been burned in the past, with either shoddy work or the kind of treatment not deserving of our rides.

gmantheman · Jan 19, 2010

ben2bad said:
No I haven't...I did call them for a quote on some exhaust work for my diesel so I've been meaning to check them out. They sounded upbeat on the phone. When you had your work done, and this may sound silly or over the top, but did you happen to notice the general upkeep of the shop. Did it look clean and professional. Did the crew look like they had training, like patches or plaques clearly displayed? Were there other recommendations of extra work your car may need? Was everything clearly explained to you prior to work done? Sorry for the interrogation, but I am real paranoid since I have been burned in the past, with either shoddy work or the kind of treatment not deserving of our rides.

The work and the waiting area seemed to be well maintained. I am not 100% sure, but I believe I saw plaques on the wall. They didn't try to get me for any additional work. I just came in to have my rear brake pads replaced. I had about 52,000 miles on the car and I was getting ready to take a cross country trip. For parts and labor they charged $207.

09schwarzecobra · Feb 1, 2010

so all we have is three people from North county SD?

ben2bad · Apr 22, 2010

Mechanic in Escondido

Hello all...Wanted to get back and let yall know that I found a decent performance shop. I'm finally having my brakes worked on along with some other minor (oil drip) issues addressed as well. I should pick up the car this weekend. The shop owner was concerned about driving my car in the rain for the final test...He called me at work and asked if it was ok to drive it in the rain...Of course I asked if we could hold off, he said sure no problem. I thought that this was the extra step that so many other shops don't care about. This guy knows how I feel about my pride and joy and he respected that by giving me a call. That is a ok in my books. The name of the shop is A-1 Carberators. Don't let the name fool you they do other work besides just carbs. They are located in Escondido at the corner of Grand and Rose. They are in the back portion of the business complex.
Any way wanted to let every one know that these guys take your ride as serious as you do. Next is tires. I'm looking at the Dunlop StarSpec all the way round.

Happy Trails

daniocal · May 11, 2010

Hi guys. I actually live up in Temecula and work in Escondido. I'm currently Stang-less but that's going to change soon. I should be ordering my 2011 MCA V6 in a couple weeks. You'll know the new Mustang is coming when you see the FOR SALE sign in the window of my Subaru Outback Sport in the California Center for the Arts, Escondido parking lot where I work.
Hey Gman. Thanks for the info. on insurance for a V6 vs. a V8. I now really considering the 5.0 much more seriously than before.

gmantheman · May 11, 2010

daniocal said:
Hi guys. I actually live up in Temecula and work in Escondido. I'm currently Stang-less but that's going to change soon. I should be ordering my 2011 MCA V6 in a couple weeks. You'll know the new Mustang is coming when you see the FOR SALE sign in the window of my Subaru Outback Sport in the California Center for the Arts, Escondido parking lot where I work.
Hey Gman. Thanks for the info. on insurance for a V6 vs. a V8. I now really considering the 5.0 much more seriously than before.

No problem. If insurance is indeed that much different for you, I say get the 5.0. You will be kicking yourself if you don't.

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