high end muffler shop in sacramento?

[willabeest]

finally got my Tubi need to get it installed. also WANT to get it installed.
anyone know of a muffler shop in sacramento area that does a good job with
NSX?

TIA

 

[nsxtasy]

I wouldn't take my NSX to a "muffler shop". Ever.

If I lived in Sacramento, my first call would be to the service department at Niello Acura, to see if they would be willing to do it.

 

[willabeest]

I wouldn't take my NSX to a "muffler shop". Ever.

If I lived in Sacramento, my first call would be to the service department at Niello Acura, to see if they would be willing to do it.

bruce is going on vacation and i really really want it . i have been waiting 9 months!

 

[MJK]

Do it yourself - it takes 20 min and a socket set, tops!

 

[Arlorey]

Just wondering, I'm getting my ARK exhaust installed tomorrow at a local muffler shop and after reading your comments, I feel I'm putting my car at risk. I value your opinion highly but I'm not sure where the risk here is? What should I be watching out for? I was told the ARK is a perfect fit. Or is the difficulty only lies with the Tubi?

 

[Shkrmvr]

I insatalled my ARK exhaust with the help of my brother-in-law three weeks ago. It was perfect fitment. Did not even have to raise the car (stock suspension). You will need to lubricate the bolts for a while. I sprayed mine with WD40 and let it sit for a couple of hours. Impact wrench with extensions sure makes it easy......If you could get a buddy to help, it will definitely make this a snap...worth the beers you'll have to buy him. Good luck!

Just wondering, I'm getting my ARK exhaust installed tomorrow at a local muffler shop and after reading your comments, I feel I'm putting my car at risk. I value your opinion highly but I'm not sure where the risk here is? What should I be watching out for? I was told the ARK is a perfect fit. Or is the difficulty only lies with the Tubi?

 

[nsxtasy]

Just wondering, I'm getting my ARK exhaust installed tomorrow at a local muffler shop and after reading your comments, I feel I'm putting my car at risk. I value your opinion highly but I'm not sure where the risk here is? What should I be watching out for? I was told the ARK is a perfect fit. Or is the difficulty only lies with the Tubi?

It has nothing to do with the specific muffler. I would just trust an experienced NSX mechanic more than a muffler shop that works on any car that drives in the door. Chances are that someone with NSX experience has done aftermarket exhaust replacements, has dealt with the oxygen sensors, knows how to put the car on the damn lift , etc.

Since you're in South San Francisco, I'm surprised you're not just taking it to Don's Hilltop in Daly City...

 

[ryanstknacura]

Please Give Me A Call At Acura Of Stockton, I Maybe Able To Help You. I Have A Great Acura Nsx Tech, In My Shop. (209)476-1640

Ryan Severson

 

[willabeest]

Please Give Me A Call At Acura Of Stockton, I Maybe Able To Help You. I Have A Great Acura Nsx Tech, In My Shop. (209)476-1640

Ryan Severson

is he working tomorrow? the problem with stockton is that i can't get
the tubi box in my nsx so i need 2 cars. local better. i may wait for bruce at neillo or there is a local muffler shop that a fellow nsx'er suggested.

 

[ryanstknacura]

My Tech Will Be Gone Intill Tuesday, Maybe I Can Have One Of My Dealership Personal Come And Help You Bring Your Aprts Down.

Ryan

 

[92 white 0650]

Hey Bill, what was your experience with Kay's (Bruce's old shop) on Riverside? He seemed OK to me, had an NSX himself and had worked on them professionally as well. Is he gone or did you have a bad experience with him? He picked me up and dropped me off the one time I went there (which was just before I sold it to you), so that would be as convenient as you could get for Roseville. Just wondering.

As for Niello, call Big Al, he could tell you who else to trust down there, since he works there, or did. Can't be too tough to install a muffler with all those specialized tools, like a lift, basic tools and light.

 

[Arlorey]

Since you're in South San Francisco, I'm surprised you're not just taking it to Don's Hilltop in Daly City...[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the tip, Nsxtasy. Called Don at 8:30am this morning and he got it installed by 10:00am. Took about only 20 minutes waiting time for me. It was great service! He even took the car for a spin to check on a few things. My car will certainly be back to get it in tiptop shape!

 

[D'Ecosse]

I wouldn't take my NSX to a "muffler shop". Ever..

& you have every right to do as you prefer.

But please !!!!!!! ......... it's 6 studs for any sake.
- how hard is to do that & screw it up - when that is a muffler shop's only job, you'd think they'd maybe done a few and could just about manage that .....

...... has dealt with the oxygen sensors......

You think a muffler shop has maybe replaced a few O2 sensors before? Again, this is their primary business, dealing with exhaust systems ......
But more importantly, not sure what knowing how to deal with O2 sensors has to do with changing a muffler ......

Since you're in South San Francisco, I'm surprised you're not just taking it to Don's Hilltop in Daly City...

If I lived in Sacramento, my first call would be to the service department at Niello Acura, to see if they would be willing to do it.

This is the most surprising for me nsxtasy - it really surprises me when I see your recommendations for Bay Area, Sacramento & Southern CA shops - do you actually have any personal experience of these (i.e actually had work done there on your NSX?) or are you just relying on other's judgements? You may be right - maybe these are good establishments, although I've also been told by a local NSX'r of negative comments about one of these vendors with a bad experience that resulted in damage. Now I can't comment either way because I don't have personal experience of them so wouldn't try to sway anyone because of "what I'd heard". (Hence I won't name which shop)
I especially wouldn't dream of coming on the Midwest forum & recommending some shop I had heard was good - certainly not without qualifying my statement appropriately.

 

[willabeest]

Hey Bill, what was your experience with Kay's (Bruce's old shop) on Riverside? He seemed OK to me, had an NSX himself and had worked on them professionally as well. Is he gone or did you have a bad experience with him? He picked me up and dropped me off the one time I went there (which was just before I sold it to you), so that would be as convenient as you could get for Roseville. Just wondering.

As for Niello, call Big Al, he could tell you who else to trust down there, since he works there, or did. Can't be too tough to install a muffler with all those specialized tools, like a lift, basic tools and light.

i do not live in roseville - i still need an oil change. i got the tubi put on at "muffler tech" on madison avenue. someone in the local NSX group suggested them. they charged me 80 dollars complete i think they did a good job. sounds great, looks great.

 

[Arlorey]

I insatalled my ARK exhaust with the help of my brother-in-law three weeks ago. It was perfect fitment. Did not even have to raise the car (stock suspension). You will need to lubricate the bolts for a while. I sprayed mine with WD40 and let it sit for a couple of hours. Impact wrench with extensions sure makes it easy......If you could get a buddy to help, it will definitely make this a snap...worth the beers you'll have to buy him. Good luck!

Decided to go with a muffler shop as I have a slight lower back problem. Don't want to aggravate it. Thanks for the tip though Maybe next time I'll invite two or more friends and serve them beer while they work on the car. :wink:

 

[Arlorey]

D'Ecosse - you raised good points and I wondered about those things, too. And they are very much valid. It just so happened that my experienced with Don was great. And the prices he quoted for other work that my NSX needs in the impending future seemed fair (according to the threads here). If I went to the other muffler shop I doubt that they could have given me more information about my car - condition of my car as far as clutch, timing belt, valves, etc.

Anyway, thanks for the heads up. This is why this forum rocks! We can have a difference of opinion and yet have the same goal for all NSXers.

 

[spartan2-3]

Since you're in South San Francisco, I'm surprised you're not just taking it to Don's Hilltop in Daly City...

Thanks for the tip, Nsxtasy. Called Don at 8:30am this morning and he got it installed by 10:00am. Took about only 20 minutes waiting time for me. It was great service! He even took the car for a spin to check on a few things. My car will certainly be back to get it in tiptop shape![/QUOTE]

Arlo, t'was nice meeting you and Lisa @ Ariels last nite, cant wait to hear your exhaust today

 

[Arlorey]

Arlo, t'was nice meeting you and Lisa @ Ariels last nite, cant wait to hear your exhaust today [/QUOTE]

Romeo, it was my pleasure! I'm also glad to have met the rest of the NSXprime gang at Ariel's. We could have talked all night about our passion for our cars but we sadly had to end it 'cause we have to meet at starbucks early the next day - to talked some more! :biggrin: