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Good shops in Chicago - Body + Mechanic

Discussion in 'Chicago' started by JDG16, Aug 12, 2012.

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  1. JDG16

    JDG16 Karting

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    Hey guys -

    I'm new to Chicago, just moved up from Texas. Decided to keep the 355 despite living in a highrise downtown - not excited about the parking situation.

    To make a long-story short, I tried to squeeze in beside my DD to prevent doordings from strangers and totally backfired - got a little pole scrape on the intake groove (feeling very clumsy at the moment).

    So anyway, who do you guys trust to do bodywork on your cars in the area?

    While we're at it, I'll save the post and ask for a good independent mechanic as well. Really loved my guy in Houston and nervous about finding another one. Any chance there's a great shop like Bradan that can do both?

    Thanks for the responses.
     
    JDG16, Aug 12, 2012
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  2. sagekilz

    sagekilz Karting

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    can't go wrong with continental autosports in hinsdale.
     
    sagekilz, Aug 13, 2012
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  3. sagekilz

    sagekilz Karting

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    you are correct BUT, custom cars gets ALL their ferrari/maserati parts from continental.
     
    sagekilz, Aug 14, 2012
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  4. Wantochamole

    Wantochamole Karting

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    On a similar note, can anyone offer up a recommendation for a good tire/rim shop? It's about time I get my challenge rims repaired (curb rash + prior damage that was repaired improperly), TPMS sensors replaced (some batteries are dead) and a new set of tires (getting to the wear bars). I figure it makes most sense to get it all done at once, but maybe I get the rims fixed at one place and new tires/sensors at another.
     
    Wantochamole, Aug 16, 2012
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  5. drgek

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    Not to turn this into an ad for Continental, but whoever does their wheel repair and refinishing is phenomenal and reasonably priced. I know this from WAY too much experience.
     
    drgek, Aug 16, 2012
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    I believe Custom Cars does all of their wheel refinishing!! Not an add. Just a conversation with Pete the other day while my car was being fixed!
     
    Jmjm911, Aug 17, 2012
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  7. sagekilz

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    Keystone does the refinishing for Continental, not Custom Cars.
     
    sagekilz, Aug 20, 2012
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  8. Gerry328

    Gerry328 Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    I have had some work, including wheels, done by Custom Cars and was very happy. For interior Ogden Top and Trim is the place.
     
    Gerry328, Aug 21, 2012
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  9. sagekilz

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    Ogden Top and Trim does GREAT work.
     
    sagekilz, Aug 21, 2012
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  10. tifoso13

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    Autosprint..Giovanni Davola is a great well known indipendent
    Autosprin-Imports.com
     
    tifoso13, Aug 23, 2012
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  11. Gerry328

    Gerry328 Formula 3 Silver Subscribed

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    Agreed, they do a great job and stand behind everything all of their work.
     
    Gerry328, Aug 24, 2012
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  12. Afonsolaw

    Afonsolaw Formula 3

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    European auto in Chicago... Ask for Steve or Cick great guys with many years of experience they did the PPI on my 430 when I purchased it this May... They are very knowledgeable and meticulous... Google them and check out their websites as to the cars that they have restored... Awsome!!!
     
    Afonsolaw, Aug 29, 2012
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  13. Darolls

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    Ed's in Palatine.

    Many here have used him.
     
    Darolls, Aug 29, 2012
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