[ba] [Biturbos4] Recommendations for a bay area Timing Belt shop

[Matt twentyV]

I've also had mostly good experience with John.  He doesn't run a tight schedule like the "higher end" shops so best to allow for a few days of downtime.  But he is an Audi enthusiast and very reasonably priced.

I've been meaning to stop by and say hello.  His old location was on my way home and I'd frequently drop in just to say hello and chat Audi.  I once used my laptop/ Vagcom to help him troubleshoot a dead New Beetle, I don't know if he's learned to do this on his own yet!

-Matt



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From: Steve Buchholz <urq222 at ymail.com>
To: ba-group at audifans.com
Sent: Wed, December 16, 2009 9:20:21 AM
Subject: Re: [ba] [Biturbos4] Recommendations for a bay area Timing Belt shop

There's no question in my mind, Javad's shop would be tops in my mind as well ... it seems that he is pretty busy and if you need quick turn around that may be a problem.  

Since folks are mentioning other south bay shops I thought I'd toss in my recommendation for John Brasil's shop near 101 and Santa Clara Street (Brasil Auto).  John has a good bit of experience with the newer cars as well (last time I was in there he was fixing up a V8 equipped S6 Avant).  I haven't done any comparison shopping, but I'd expect John to be a bit cheaper than 034, and for a more or less stock vehicle it should be perfectly acceptable.  As I read that last comment it seems a bit negative, but mind you that John is the person who did the installation of the MC2 in my urq, and I've had no issues since.  

Steve Buchholz

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My coupe is at 034 getting the full t-belt job today as well as a brake fluid flush which I hope will cure a reluctant clutch pedal.  I agree, good folks, though they are borderline too busy most of the time.

There was a time I would tackle this work myself- especially simple brake work- but I've been putting this off for nearly a year.  The only other place besides 034 I'd trust to touch my precious is 2Bennett in Davis (who did the engine swap and provided the big Brembo brakes) but the logistics of getting the car there and back for a 1-day job make 034 a better choice.

And if that washing-machine size turbo sitting in the lobby falls in while the hood is open, well so be it ;-)

Ti,  you didn't ask but another option would be M&M on Winchester in Campbell.  I've used them for a few jobs including an S4tt timing belt, mainly because they are right around the corner from my wife's office.  Or they were until she got laid off :-(  Their rates are quite high, and their "free" inspection always manages to find a long list of marginally needed items (stage 1 oil leak?  c'mon, it's an Audi) which is annoying, but the work is very professional.  The owner Barry has always treated us well, including driving my wife home from work when they had to keep her car overnight (frozen tie-rod, yes an alignment shop that actually adjusts the alignment!)

-Matt
'91cq//20vt
'95.5S6//avant
'08A42.0t//avant



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sounds good Ti,

i'd say take your car to 034 Motorsport in Fremont for the 90k service. Javad and the boys have always done right by me.

and and they throw some big-ass Garret turbos in there while they are at it ;-)

see ya,
Robby




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Now the next item on the list is timing belt (and the associated
stuff that should be replaced while in there).  I'm at just 500
miles shy of 90K on the odometer, so it's due.  This is a big job
on the S4tt so I'm going to let the pros do it.

Then it would be a set of new tires.  I have 8x18 B6 S4 wheels
on my car so a set of good 235/40-18 performance tires will cost
a chunk of dough.  My wallet is groaning in terror. ;)

-Ti

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