Props for two very good and honest shops in Calgary

[soloracer]

My NSX got backed into at my parkade and as a result it needed a new door. I couldn't live with two shades of red on the car and decided to go with an entire new paint job by the best in town - Maranello Autobody. I think they did a fantastic job and while they aren't the cheapest they sure know how to make a guy smile. I also upgraded the rear bumper - which they had to modify for the twin tips, got some new rims and tires and added a wings west spoiler. I also finally got my headers, Gruppem V2 exhaust, Comptech carbon fibre air box, Koni Coil Overs, Type R chassis bars and rear strut brace installed by Jim at Option Import - another awesome shop experience I might add. I'm in love with the car all over again. It sounds great, handles great and looks wicked. All I have left is to install the high boost kit and brakes. I can't wait.

I highly recommend both Gerry at Maranello and Jim at Option Import if you happen to need the type of services they provide. Too often you hear the bad stories so I wanted to share a couple of really positive ones.

[msommers]

Good to hear there are solid shops still around! Post up some pictures of this beauty:)

[1slw4dr]

lets see some pics!!!!

[scat19]

+1 For marenellos. They did my facelift on my car.

[black13]

For the kind of money those guys charge, you better be getting satisfactory results.

[TorqueDog]

:thumbsup: for Gerry at Maranello.

They're the only bodyshop I let touch my car.

[Jeremiah]

i can't believe this thread was made without pics :facepalm:

[m10-power]

+1 Jim @ Option Import, can't wait to see his turbocharged NSX.

:drool:

Last time I was at his shop he had two NSX's on the hoist, one was supercharged and the other had a turbocharger.

:burnout:

[badatusrnames]

Approximately how much did the paint job run you, if you don't mind me asking?

[B4tMan]

looking for pictures and prices

[soloracer]

ok

[soloracer]

ok

[NOWHERE]

:drool: :drool:

[max_boost]

Beauty of a car you have.

:thumbsup:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by badatusrnames
Approximately how much did the paint job run you, if you don't mind me asking?
A high quality complete is 6-10 grand. Sick car soloracer.

[Crymson]

Great looking car Erik!

+1 to Jim at option import.

He saved me about 600$ once -- there was something wrong with my lights and instead of replaceing the part, he opening up the column and fixed it manually, the good old fashioned way because he "had a hunch about what was wrong"

[CSMRX7]

Car looks great Erik!!

[Nissan_Fanboy]

HOLLYYYY,
I think i might have seen you on McLeod the other day.

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[911fever]

wow sickkkk

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

A high quality complete is 6-10 grand. Sick car soloracer.

I remember when Gerry repainted my delsol VTEC. It was about $4500 but that was in the 90's when he was in that tiny little shop. He's done a few of my vehicles and it's about as good as you will get in Calgary.

[Numi]

+1 for option import. awesome shop

[Mr_ET]

so you spent what 30k over the course of that time? :P