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Old 07-24-2016, 08:23 AM
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My name is John and I just moved from Brooklyn NY to Venice. I have met some of you at various Dragon meets. It was a rough move and we are still unpacking. I have an 04 S2000 -- original owner. I also have a '13 Civic Si

I am reaching to say hello. I also need a little bit of help.

Can anyone recommend a good tire shop. I think my tire has a slow leak.

Can anyone recommend a good rim repair shop. The movers accidentally scratched a rim for my wifes car ('13 Juke Nismo).

Thanks and your help is appreciated.
Old 07-26-2016, 04:18 AM
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Is anyone able to help me out>

Anyone ever use the Wheel Doctor in Sarasota?

Any other recommendations?

Thanks!
Old 07-27-2016, 07:40 AM
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Not too many of us are from Sarasota or Venice. Most live in Tampa or Pinellas. Glen's wheel polishing in Tampa is good. I would just check the reviews of the place in Sarasota.
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Welcome to living in the south. Be careful with online reviews of places. People tend to boost their profiles on yelp and google with friends and family. I tend to not only check reviews but also check the reviewers themselves if they just did that one review. It's equally has difficult to find anyone reputable down here like Brooklyn.
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I use "Advance Performance Tires and Wheels"

4011 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 868-1100

In my experience, very professional and good prices. It's a bit of a drive for you though.
Good luck.
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Thanks so much for all the help. It is greatly appreciated.
I don't mind driving to Tampa. I used to drive from Brooklyn to Hampton Bays for Billman on a regular basis.

Look forward to meeting up with you.

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by BFAmazon35
Thanks so much for all the help. It is greatly appreciated.
I don't mind driving to Tampa. I used to drive from Brooklyn to Hampton Bays for Billman on a regular basis.

Look forward to meeting up with you.

Thanks!
I only get to see Billman during the Dragon. There is a good crew that leaves from Tampa. Enjoy the year round driving of the s2000. No need to winterize down here.
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I just moved from North Port to Cape Coral. If you need a fellow S2ker/NYer to hang out with, let me know.

Trying to keep my accent fresh, lol.

I'm possibly hitting up the Bradenton track this Saturday to watch "Street Heat". Basically it's amateur 1/4 mile night. Pretty good time.
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Originally Posted by Da New Yawka
I just moved from North Port to Cape Coral. If you need a fellow S2ker/NYer to hang out with, let me know.

Trying to keep my accent fresh, lol.

I'm possibly hitting up the Bradenton track this Saturday to watch "Street Heat". Basically it's amateur 1/4 mile night. Pretty good time.
We should have a ex NYer meet some day. Jimmel (driver8) is also near you guys and I go to Tampa a lot. LOL

I always test myself with accent by saying dog. If it sounds like "dag" .. you need to head north for vacation and refresh it the accent. If it sounds "dawg." You good!

The track in Bradenton is only 1/4 mile or do they have something with turns as well?
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Too many new yawka's invading SW FL. LOL. Check the accents at the border.

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