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    Default Props for two very good and honest shops in Calgary

    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.

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    Good to hear there are solid shops still around! Post up some pictures of this beauty
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    lets see some pics!!!!

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

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

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    for Gerry at Maranello.

    They're the only bodyshop I let touch my car.
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    i can't believe this thread was made without pics

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



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

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    Reasons why Drumheller area wouldn't make a good race track venue...

    Originally posted by Agera_56
    My wife likes to shop but, I'm sorry, Drumheller isn't going to cut it in that regard (sorry guys, but honestly, if she's happy, I'm happy).

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

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    looking for pictures and prices

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    ok
    Last edited by soloracer; 07-24-2009 at 09:10 PM.

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    ok
    Last edited by soloracer; 07-24-2009 at 09:10 PM.

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    Beauty of a car you have.

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    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.
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    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"

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    Car looks great Erik!!

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


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    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.

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