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08-07-2009, 05:23 AM

#16

GOKU 4

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Squared away.

Davin, thanks for the update. I will continue to support your guys' business.

Mahalo,
Chris

08-07-2009, 08:36 AM

#17

bpang1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Style

A lot of us have come to depend on the awesome work done to our cars by Ryan, Davin, Jimi, and Scott...

From simple installs to major overhauls, they've done it all...They are the only ones that ever touched my car...

I hope you guys find another home quick...

It's hard to find honest, dependable techs like these guys.

Thanks for all that you have done for the Suby community.

Brent

Hey I touched your car once!

Aw that sucks ***** man...hope they got all the expensive stuff like the lifts out too.

08-07-2009, 09:38 AM

#18

Island Style

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I think we did like 4 sets of steering rack bushings that day...

Hey Blake...it's a sad day here...

I do remember that install day/barbecue at my house...that was years ago...

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Originally Posted by bpang1

Hey I touched your car once!

Aw that sucks ***** man...hope they got all the expensive stuff like the lifts out too.

08-07-2009, 09:57 AM

#19

surfaboi75

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Wow, I drove by there because I work around the area, and I saw them moving things out, but I thought maybe they were just cleaning shop or moving to a new location.
I am pretty much in shock - GL to you guys with your next endeavor.

08-07-2009, 10:47 AM

#20

higreg

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can you guys recommend a new shop? the wagon needs to go in before i can drive it and I don't want to bring it to servco.

thanks!

08-07-2009, 11:33 AM

#21

49_STi

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So there officially closed? Or are they open till a specific date?

08-07-2009, 11:37 AM

#22

BattleD01

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what...

well I hope they still plan to find a new place and not call it quits because alot of subys go to them.
im gonna miss that tire lube bucket haha!

08-07-2009, 12:14 PM

#23

vakamonster

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Sorry guys its true we had lease issue... our lease ended and the landlords did not want to negotiate the new lease! So much for the help kam! But anyways it was a really good run guys and we all really really apreciate the support guys but just because we don't have a shop anymore doesn't mean were not going to help you guys ..... we are still here for you guys and still can get stuff forr you guys and still wrench! But thanks to everyone who stuck with us .... jus remember were still here!

08-07-2009, 12:29 PM

#24

blueTR_808

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Thanks for all the help over the last 2 years.

Rico

08-07-2009, 12:36 PM

#25

BoOm

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That's sad to hear. I hope you guys open up a new shop soon!

I have a feeling it was meant so that Bishop Estates / Kam is going to put up some residential buildings there since leasing of land in that general vicinity is expensive.

08-07-2009, 02:01 PM

#26

STi-LLlegal

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Man this sucks. Been going there since '04. Always great service.
So you guys will still wrench on cars on a limited case basis?

08-07-2009, 02:38 PM

#27

ojichan sti

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Aloha! Ryan, Davin, and Jimi, couldn't have done a lot of things without you guys.

08-07-2009, 03:54 PM

#28

AngrySubyWagon

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This is somethin else...

I've learned ALOT from that crew about Subarus just in general. I wish nothing but the best for them....

08-07-2009, 04:15 PM

#29

dub81

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THis F...in blows!! I brought my car there once to get it serviced when Junior was still there, and loved the service provided! But like the old cliche goes, " When one door close's, another one open's!!" I guess no sponsorships this year for the annual HIIC AUW charity event!!