Originally Posted by ilvtofu (Post 7581217)

A lot of us don't like them because they are paid to be a middle man to do something most of us can do sitting on our asses and lying in bed. But IMO there is a place for them because there are a lot of people who want a better looking car but know nothing at all about aftermarket parts. Bolt patterns, hub bore, offsets, and tire size might be simple for us but I can see how it can be a nightmare for others

Originally Posted by Valour (Post 7581194)

The guys at SR are all very friendly and knowledgeable.
SR's roots go all the way back to Revolution racing. They have very strong roots as tuners. They were very supportive of the community back in the day, lots of civics and integra type R's got modded lol
Lately I noticed that their business model changed to more boutique/high end customers.
I think a lot of negative comments have more to do with hatemongering and class-warfare lol.
I say that they earned their pedigree and good luck for them if their clientele puts them on easy street.

I think they earn a larger profit from selling high end wheels and accessories vs a smaller margin from tuning cars.

I mean lets say u tune a car at $100/hr times 8 hours. A good tech costs $40 per hour so u make 60x8 = $480 profit from tuning minus overhead.
Well, one rich chinaman buys a wheel set at $15k, ur profit is lets say 20% at $3,000. Even if u r sales spends all day lapping his tiny asian balls, at $20/hr x 8 hours is $160, u r still way ahead in profit.

look, how many of you would play with sideswipe if he was a civic? U think he's cool cuz he's a lambo.

Be happy for this local success story.

Originally Posted by Geoc (Post 7581276)

rooted from the fact that they claim themselves as a tuner when they do not do engine or drivetrain mods. They might've done it in the past, but certainly not now. It's a misleading title to brand to a company.

Sure, they have a past in tuning civics and integras, but actually tuning and upgrading parts on a 300,000 exotic is different story. It requires a level of expertise and equipment that is above your everyday garage. You don't take your Lamborghini to mr lube for an oil change do you?

Claiming that you tune exotics when all you do a cosmetic mods is a disgrace to actual tuners (which have years of experience and expertise that are beyond the skill of everyday garages) of Ferraris and other exotics IMO.

Originally Posted by MindBomber (Post 7581121)

It's sad to think that the owner of a Reventon and Zonda does business with SR.

Originally Posted by StevenDuang (Post 7581421)

Why is it sad?

SR is probably the most expensive shop he can find local and he is more of a friend to Cyrus than a customer.

The owner of the cars deal with SCC in China which is probably one of the most reputable groups as well.

Originally Posted by MindBomber (Post 7581668)

Expensive, I guess.
Skilled, not in regards to technical work.

I totally understand bringing an R8 to SR for rims and vinyl, there is a place for a business that specializes in cosmetics in the marketplace. A Reventon and a Zonda are beyond the level of exotic cars though, they are true super cars and should be worked on by those with a deep understanding of the function, not just the form. That's just my opinion of course.

Originally Posted by StevenDuang (Post 7581694)

Of course, agreed and understand where your standpoint is,

but then again looking at history SR has been here for a long time so they are probably one of the most qualified locally.

also they are probably the people who has worked with the MOST exotics and MOST expensive cars local and like I said I am sure there are more than a customer to business relationship and more of a friend to friend relationship.