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Reputable shop in San Antonio?

ladringan320

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Marlton, NJ
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I've recently moved to Texas and was looking for a good shop that can install an intercooler and a few small parts for my clutch. Anyone know of good shops? Or will I have to go to Houston or Austin :(
 

BananaSlug

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I've recently moved to Texas and was looking for a good shop that can install an intercooler and a few small parts for my clutch. Anyone know of good shops? Or will I have to go to Houston or Austin :(

German Car Specialists. They installed my B8's and Springs.
 

GTI210

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Location
TX
German Car Specialists. They installed my B8's and Springs.

How much did they charge for the springs? Still in the process of purchasing my GTI but first thing I'm doing after I get it is to lower it. Considering doing it myself but if I can find a good local shop that has decent prices that'd be even better.
 

BananaSlug

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How much did they charge for the springs? Still in the process of purchasing my GTI but first thing I'm doing after I get it is to lower it. Considering doing it myself but if I can find a good local shop that has decent prices that'd be even better.

$350
 

GTI210

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Location
TX

Thanks.

Do you know if they have VWR springs in stock? About to order them online but if GCS have some sort of bundle (springs+install) maybe that will save a little bit of money.
 

BananaSlug

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Thanks.

Do you know if they have VWR springs in stock? About to order them online but if GCS have some sort of bundle (springs+install) maybe that will save a little bit of money.

No, they do not have them in stock. I don't think they keep any performance parts in stock.
 

GTI210

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Location
TX

FastEggMk7

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Location
Texas
German Car Specialists. They installed my B8's and Springs.

Terrible shop. They have changed their name several times. Guy name Berk worked on my car a while back and they did a terrible job. Definitely do not recommend. Go up to Brink Motorsports in Austin. Good guys up there.
 

BananaSlug

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Terrible shop. They have changed their name several times. Guy name Berk worked on my car a while back and they did a terrible job. Definitely do not recommend. Go up to Brink Motorsports in Austin. Good guys up there.

What happened? I've gone there several times and Berk has done an excellent job each time.
 

FastEggMk7

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Location
Texas
What happened? I've gone there several times and Berk has done an excellent job each time.

Not gonna beat a dead horse, but when I had my MK6 Golf R they did a bad installation job on my APR Fuel Pump. It is what it is, there's a reason why they aren't an APR certified dealer anymore.

Hopefully they got better then the past.
 

BananaSlug

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Gooses Automotive. Great customer service and very knowledgeable on upgrades. Unitronic shop, also installed my South Bend Stage 3 for me.

Goose wouldn't install any parts that I didn't buy from them.
 

dfw_gti

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Location
DFW, TX
I know this is a really old thread but for any people going back and reading this for a shop in SA, I want to +1 for Burke at German Car Specialist.

He seemed like a honest guy when I met him. He helped my dad (and later my brother) out a lot when he had his two MK5 TDI Jettas. I know my dad would go back to him in a heartbeat if he still lived in SA, so unless things have drastically changed in the last 2 years, I would still recommend Burke's.
 
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