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Rigzo510 · 10-16-2012, 06:55 PM

Looking for a good shop to install a cam n all the extras in the south bay if possible. Herd nothing but good stuff about blu808

Neriah · 10-18-2012, 03:44 AM

Synergy.

cyberLS · 10-18-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rigzo510

Looking for a good shop to install a cam n all the extras in the south bay if possible. Herd nothing but good stuff about blu808

they are nothing but great

Nessal · 10-19-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Neriah

Synergy.

I heard horror stories about that place.

Chevyg1rl · 10-19-2012, 01:37 PM

Borelli Motorsports

Neriah · 10-19-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

I heard horror stories about that place.

I have also too, from people I dont know. I personally know 5 Corvette owners that have been going to Rick at Synergy for 15+ years and they all cant say anything bad about him, they highly reccomend the shop. Not to mention hes been working on LS motors for 25+ years.... Talk about experience!

Falundir · 10-19-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Neriah

I have also too, from people I dont know. I personally know 5 Corvette owners that have been going to Rick at Synergy for 15+ years and they all cant say anything bad about him, they highly reccomend the shop. Not to mention hes been working on LS motors for 25+ years.... Talk about experience!

I find it hard to believe that he has been working on them for 25 years, he may be older than he looks but he looks 29.

Here is the dead honest truth. I have heard bad things about him, but never directly from anyone. Just the 'I know a guy who knows a guy' type thing, so maybe he just pissed someone off. The truth is he's still in business and doing well.

HOWEVER

If you are willing to pay his rate, go to Borelli Motorsports. Same rate, and they are a pro shop. Visit both and you will see what I mean.

Lastly, I was a huge pro-Blu808 guy. He built my engine and honestly he did a great job with the cam swap. However I have had problems with everything else that was done there. Now that Luke has lost his main tech it is very difficult to get a hold of him. As a result I've decided to move away from Blu808 to Borelli, even though I will now have to pay to fix the suspension that I already paid to have installed correctly at Blu808...

-edit- Another challenge with taking your car to Blu808 is they have limited resources and commonly 'subcontract' out various tasks. So it takes longer to get your car back.

Blu808 · 10-22-2012, 02:04 PM

Falundir:
It would have been better if you contacted us directly regarding any problems you may have had with our work. We stand behind all of our work and you know that.

The only item we had subcontracted out was your rear gear install. I knew you were in a hurry to get your car back, and I decided to have rear end specialties do the work. The only reason was so you could have your car back since we were booked solid. They also did the work at a reduced rate which saved you money, and I spent a few hours dropping off the car to them in Santa Clara and picking it up for you.

Would you mind specifying which issues you had with us?

Regarding our staff change.
It is common for a shop to change technicians through the years. We did lose one of our techs but have since hired a new lead technician.

Falundir · 10-22-2012, 02:40 PM

Luke,

I'll PM you with specifics, and if needed, can post the result here. However, I did come to you first before posting here. I just don't want to have the discussion here and have people misunderstand anything since they weren't party to it.

I said above, and will say again: You do great engine work on the LS3 and will happily recommend anyone to your shop for it.

2010rod · 10-23-2012, 03:28 PM

SYNERGY

Neriah · 10-23-2012, 08:33 PM

Has anybody been to TPS motorsports or BRG racing?

13 ZL1 · 11-03-2012, 07:42 PM

If you look all of the threads on this topic you will see pro and con on all of the bay area shops. The simple fact is, everybody screws up sometime. Anyone who says they don't, I say

The measure of a good shop is do they do quality work and when the do make a mistake, do they step up and fix it. I have heard people say that Newtech was lousy. Nick tuned my SS. I had a problem with it running lean at low RPM. He took the time to correct it at no charge. I would have no problem going back there for more work.

D-RockSS12 · 03-09-2013, 01:00 PM

I have nothing, but positive reviews about Blu808 and its staff. They have quality workmanship, good service, reasonable prices, and are highly knowledgable in late model GM's. What more could you ask for in a shop?

King Nothing · 03-12-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Neriah

I have also too, from people I don't know. I personally know 5 Corvette owners that have been going to Rick at Synergy for 15+ years and they all cant say anything bad about him, they highly recommend the shop. Not to mention hes been working on LS motors for 25+ years.... Talk about experience!

they've only been around for 16 years

my opinion try TPS or blue 808. stay away from synergy and from newtech

10-16-2012, 06:55 PM	#1
Rigzo510 Drives: 2012 Camaro Ls3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bay area, ca Posts: 230	Bay area shops Looking for a good shop to install a cam n all the extras in the south bay if possible. Herd nothing but good stuff about blu808

10-18-2012, 03:44 AM	#2
Neriah Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 860	Synergy. __________________ Built By Blu808 LG G6X3 Cam, UD Pully, Rotofab Intake. Dynatech LT's. Borla ATAK Catback. Full BMR bushings and suspension.

10-19-2012, 01:37 PM	#5
Chevyg1rl Drives: Chevys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,408 View My Garage	Borelli Motorsports __________________

10-23-2012, 03:28 PM	#10
2010rod JAWS Drives: 2010 2SS Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange city Posts: 1,316 View My Garage	SYNERGY __________________

10-23-2012, 08:33 PM	#11
Neriah Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 860	Has anybody been to TPS motorsports or BRG racing? __________________ Built By Blu808 LG G6X3 Cam, UD Pully, Rotofab Intake. Dynatech LT's. Borla ATAK Catback. Full BMR bushings and suspension.

10-22-2012, 02:04 PM	#8
Blu808 Drives: Hankook Formula Drift Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose Posts: 453	Falundir: It would have been better if you contacted us directly regarding any problems you may have had with our work. We stand behind all of our work and you know that. The only item we had subcontracted out was your rear gear install. I knew you were in a hurry to get your car back, and I decided to have rear end specialties do the work. The only reason was so you could have your car back since we were booked solid. They also did the work at a reduced rate which saved you money, and I spent a few hours dropping off the car to them in Santa Clara and picking it up for you. Would you mind specifying which issues you had with us? Regarding our staff change. It is common for a shop to change technicians through the years. We did lose one of our techs but have since hired a new lead technician.

10-22-2012, 02:40 PM	#9
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	Luke, I'll PM you with specifics, and if needed, can post the result here. However, I did come to you first before posting here. I just don't want to have the discussion here and have people misunderstand anything since they weren't party to it. I said above, and will say again: You do great engine work on the LS3 and will happily recommend anyone to your shop for it.

11-03-2012, 07:42 PM	#12
13 ZL1 Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca CA Posts: 683	If you look all of the threads on this topic you will see pro and con on all of the bay area shops. The simple fact is, everybody screws up sometime. Anyone who says they don't, I say The measure of a good shop is do they do quality work and when the do make a mistake, do they step up and fix it. I have heard people say that Newtech was lousy. Nick tuned my SS. I had a problem with it running lean at low RPM. He took the time to correct it at no charge. I would have no problem going back there for more work.

03-09-2013, 01:00 PM	#13
D-RockSS12 I like money Drives: Black 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS, Bitchin Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 73 View My Garage	I have nothing, but positive reviews about Blu808 and its staff. They have quality workmanship, good service, reasonable prices, and are highly knowledgable in late model GM's. What more could you ask for in a shop?