Specialty Car Craft in L.A. is the best body shop! - LotusTalk

Cali · 07-22-2008, 07:47 PM

I just got back from Specialty Car Craft (SCC). I had a scrape on my left rear wheel and since I'm a perfectionist, I had to get it repaired. I had read only good things about them on this site, so I decided to give them a shot.

When I drove up to SCC yesterday afternoon, I noticed that they had at least 8 Lotus cars in their lot. That was a relief, especially since our cars are so fragile and we need someone who knows them well. The owners (2 brothers) gave me a royal tour and showed me all the custom work they do, including changing the rear of the Elise to delete the fins on the outside of the rear lights, adding the Exige-style grills to the Elise and putting stripes to our cars. They even have a flatbed tow truck that will safely get your Lotus to their shop should you ever need it. Once I felt comfortable with the shop, I dropped the car off and headed home.

I got a call from SCC today, letting me know that the car was already ready! I walked in and noticed that the scrape on the rim was completely gone and the wheel looked brand new. The car was sparkling clean too. To top it off, their prices were very reasonable.

I highly recommend these guys! They've been working on Lotus cars for several years and know their stuff! Plus, the owners are true gentlemen and definitely a class act! I've dealt with several body shops in the past and none have been this professional, efficient and classy... Two big thumbs up for these guys! It's very comforting to know that we have a local body shop that caters to Lotus drivers... Thank you SCC!

local600 · 07-22-2008, 09:36 PM

They repaired my Lotus too after some guy backed into it. They did a great job and catered to my perfectionist side as well. They have one of the best, if not the best, painter in LA. It's the only place I would take it.

ruggedbert · 07-22-2008, 10:34 PM

You prolly saw my silver Elise getting the tail light fins shaved and filled along with the all the side markers! Steve is the man.

Cali · 07-22-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ruggedbert

You prolly saw my silver Elise getting the tail light fins shaved and filled along with the all the side markers! Steve is the man.

Yup, I saw your car... the rear clam was off and it was looking good! Post some pics when it's done...

ruggedbert · 07-23-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cali

Yup, I saw your car... the rear clam was off and it was looking good! Post some pics when it's done...

For sure.

BertPervert · 07-23-2008, 10:07 AM

Post some pictures, it would be really cool to see how it came out!

Cali · 07-23-2008, 11:49 AM

Here is what it looked like before:

Scraped black LSS wheel- HELP!

I'll take some after pics and post them here later...

plastique999 · 07-23-2008, 01:12 PM

SCC did an excellent job on my front clam replacement with Exige mesh

fastscutr · 07-23-2008, 02:22 PM

you prolly saw my elise there as well getting a new clam and crash structure after some guy backed into me at a red light

ruggedbert · 07-25-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali

Yup, I saw your car... the rear clam was off and it was looking good! Post some pics when it's done...

It's almost done! Here is a teaser shot!

ruggedbert · 07-25-2008, 11:18 PM

ruggedbert · 07-25-2008, 11:21 PM

I'm seriously considering smoking the tail lights to match the rear tail light panel. SCC is also doing my diffuser and center console semi gloss black. Shaving of the rear tail light fins and side markers makes a huge difference! Steve at SCC is the man.

Cali · 07-26-2008, 02:08 PM

Nice! In my opinion, the tail lights might look better if left alone, so it's not too dark back there... But, who knows, it may look good. You should drive it for a little while and see if you the regular tail lights bother you. Sweet looking car! Which exhaust is that?

ruggedbert · 07-26-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali

Nice! In my opinion, the tail lights might look better if left alone, so it's not too dark back there... But, who knows, it may look good. You should drive it for a little while and see if you the regular tail lights bother you. Sweet looking car! Which exhaust is that?

Yea I decided to leave it non smoked. I love the contrast! With a black diffuser, black rear eliminator kit, black center console, shaved side markers, and of course the definned and blackened tail light panel, the car looks sick! I just got it back today.

I am running a MS Racing exhaust

Cali · 07-27-2008, 11:47 AM

Let's see the finished product!!

Cali · 08-14-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali

Here is what it looked like before:

Scraped black LSS wheel- HELP!

I'll take some after pics and post them here later...

Finally got a chance to post a photo of what the finished product looks like... Looks brand new! Thanks again SCC!!

plastique999 · 08-19-2008, 06:40 PM

my car is at SCC now again....they are going to get rid of the rear fins....also going to get rid of front turn signal lights....can't wait!

Phantom Lotus · 08-26-2008, 08:19 PM

Dropped my Exige off at SCC yesterday. Drove down from San Francisco because I heard Steve was the best. I'm convinced. Excellent experience thus far. Would have driven cross country for this kind of service!

plastique999 · 08-26-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom Lotus

Dropped my Exige off at SCC yesterday. Drove down from San Francisco because I heard Steve was the best. I'm convinced. Excellent experience thus far. Would have driven cross country for this kind of service!

Wow, that's quite a far drive....what are you having done to your Exige?
I'll be there Thurs. to pick up my car...

07-22-2008, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cali Baron Lotus Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 669	Specialty Car Craft in L.A. is the best body shop! I just got back from Specialty Car Craft (SCC). I had a scrape on my left rear wheel and since I'm a perfectionist, I had to get it repaired. I had read only good things about them on this site, so I decided to give them a shot. When I drove up to SCC yesterday afternoon, I noticed that they had at least 8 Lotus cars in their lot. That was a relief, especially since our cars are so fragile and we need someone who knows them well. The owners (2 brothers) gave me a royal tour and showed me all the custom work they do, including changing the rear of the Elise to delete the fins on the outside of the rear lights, adding the Exige-style grills to the Elise and putting stripes to our cars. They even have a flatbed tow truck that will safely get your Lotus to their shop should you ever need it. Once I felt comfortable with the shop, I dropped the car off and headed home. I got a call from SCC today, letting me know that the car was already ready! I walked in and noticed that the scrape on the rim was completely gone and the wheel looked brand new. The car was sparkling clean too. To top it off, their prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend these guys! They've been working on Lotus cars for several years and know their stuff! Plus, the owners are true gentlemen and definitely a class act! I've dealt with several body shops in the past and none have been this professional, efficient and classy... Two big thumbs up for these guys! It's very comforting to know that we have a local body shop that caters to Lotus drivers... Thank you SCC! __________________ 2006 Sport Elise #38 "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin

07-22-2008, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
local600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: burbank, ca Posts: 174	They repaired my Lotus too after some guy backed into it. They did a great job and catered to my perfectionist side as well. They have one of the best, if not the best, painter in LA. It's the only place I would take it. __________________ John McCain on Iraq: “I don’t think Americans are concerned if we’re there for 100 years, or a 1,000 years, or 10,000 years” Sarah Palin on running mate rumors: “As for that VP talk all the time, I’ll tell you, I still can’t answer that question until somebody answers for me what is it exactly that the VP does every day?

07-22-2008, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
ruggedbert I teach pain Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 157	You prolly saw my silver Elise getting the tail light fins shaved and filled along with the all the side markers! Steve is the man. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2006 MINI Cooper S-sold 1972 Datsun 240Z 1971 Datsun 240Z 1983 chevro legs

07-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
BertPervert Habitual Line Crosser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utopia Posts: 57	Post some pictures, it would be really cool to see how it came out! __________________ You know what they say, 10 out of 9 people dont understand Fractions.

07-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cali Baron Lotus Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 669	Here is what it looked like before: Scraped black LSS wheel- HELP! I'll take some after pics and post them here later... __________________ 2006 Sport Elise #38 "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin

07-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,300	SCC did an excellent job on my front clam replacement with Exige mesh __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: Larini SE exhaust,HID's,turn signals delete,rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,Gut Aero wing,Gut front splitter,CF 5-element diffusor,Exige mesh, Ohlins DA,RAC monolites,Toyo R888's,Pagid RS Blues,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat, Reverie CF steering wheel,V force harness bar,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer, BWR key to BWR S/C! 2007 E63 M6 (many mods...)

07-23-2008, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
fastscutr Chicken Engineer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: westminster, ca Posts: 81	you prolly saw my elise there as well getting a new clam and crash structure after some guy backed into me at a red light __________________ 05 Elise laser blue LSS 67 Datsun WPL411 07 Yaris Liftback 5 speed 80 Vespa P200, Malossi kit, 8% od, JL pipe, Vortex carb

07-25-2008, 11:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
ruggedbert I teach pain Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 157	__________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2006 MINI Cooper S-sold 1972 Datsun 240Z 1971 Datsun 240Z 1983 chevro legs

07-25-2008, 11:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
ruggedbert I teach pain Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 157	I'm seriously considering smoking the tail lights to match the rear tail light panel. SCC is also doing my diffuser and center console semi gloss black. Shaving of the rear tail light fins and side markers makes a huge difference! Steve at SCC is the man. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2006 MINI Cooper S-sold 1972 Datsun 240Z 1971 Datsun 240Z 1983 chevro legs

07-26-2008, 02:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cali Baron Lotus Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 669	Nice! In my opinion, the tail lights might look better if left alone, so it's not too dark back there... But, who knows, it may look good. You should drive it for a little while and see if you the regular tail lights bother you. Sweet looking car! Which exhaust is that? __________________ 2006 Sport Elise #38 "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin

07-27-2008, 11:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Cali Baron Lotus Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 669	Let's see the finished product!! __________________ 2006 Sport Elise #38 "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin

08-19-2008, 06:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,300	my car is at SCC now again....they are going to get rid of the rear fins....also going to get rid of front turn signal lights....can't wait! __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: Larini SE exhaust,HID's,turn signals delete,rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,Gut Aero wing,Gut front splitter,CF 5-element diffusor,Exige mesh, Ohlins DA,RAC monolites,Toyo R888's,Pagid RS Blues,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat, Reverie CF steering wheel,V force harness bar,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer, BWR key to BWR S/C! 2007 E63 M6 (many mods...)

08-26-2008, 08:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
Phantom Lotus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oradea, Romania Posts: 709	Dropped my Exige off at SCC yesterday. Drove down from San Francisco because I heard Steve was the best. I'm convinced. Excellent experience thus far. Would have driven cross country for this kind of service! __________________ 07 Lotus Exige S (Melanie)

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