I've been looking for a good independent shop down in the OC. Sent an inquiry yesterday and got a prompt response from Andrew. I ended up taking my car in on the same day for an alignment and also for a much needed front and rear brake overhaul. They've got a large shop and it was cool to see some fully race-prepped cars sitting along with some other tuned and classic Europeans. The guys are very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job in getting everything done right. They really took the time to point out various specifications and details, to diagnose the issue, and to offer their expert advice on a few possible solutions. Very professional and easy to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to come here again and I'll definitely be back. read more

I have a 2005 Subaru STI. After a lot of research, I decided to go with an aftermarket coilover system for my car. Although I did most of the work in my garage, I was stumped by a strut bolt that I couldn't get off. That's where Andrew from Lang Racing Development LLC came in. I called the shop around 2:30pm on a saturday after searching yelp for a shop. LRD was going to close at 5pm that day, so it was a long shoot but I decided to give them a try. After calling them, the owner picked up and we talked about my dilemma. Andrew, the owner, said that his speciality were German and European cars, but to bring it in and he'll take a look at it. After putting the car back together, I drove to the shop. They are located right off the 5 freeway on Bake which isn't to far from me. Arriving at the shop, I was greeted by Andrew. We discuss the issue and he said he could probably take the strut bolt off for me. Mine you, after a good 3 hours of my blood, sweat, and time, I had stripped the nut on the bolt. This task seemed impossible but I trust his expertise. Before leaving the shop, I asked if he can install the last coilover, adjust the height of the springs, AND do an alignment of my car. The quote that he gave me on the short time that I gave him was AMAZING. By this time, it was 4pm and the he closed at 5pm. I left the LRD to go home and clean up my garage and walk my dog. Andrew provided exceptional customer services by keeping my inform on the progress of my car as well as my preference of toe, camber, and height of the alignment. He finished up around 8pm to which he called to say I could pick up my car. When I got to the shop, my car was parked outside as he was cleaning up the shop. This is a shop you have to see...a lot of amazing machinery as well as cool cars that he was working on. He handed me the keys for a test spin to see if I like the set up. After driving it around the block, I came back a very happy camper. For the owner to work on my car after hours and completing a daunting task with a stripped bolt, I couldn't be happier. I'm glad I found this shop and I will be directing people here. Andrew is also a very nice guy. We chatted for a half hour and he was patience enough to answer all of my questions and address any concerns I had. In fact, he suggested that after a couple of days driving the car around, if I wanted a tune on the suspension, to come back. Overall, the experience here was exceptional. Turn around time on service is quick and satisfactory. I will be coming back here around for any mechanical need as he does engine work and customary work. read more

I would rather take my chances with another shop and pay to fix all the things you could not do correctly than to bring my car back. In my honest opinion after I first hand watched you thrash another customers e46 m3 I would never leave my car with you again. I know exactly why the wheels scratched and its not because they are "aftermarket." These BBS RK 007's are specific fitment for the e30 m3. I have learned that if fresh pads are used to remove the rattle clip until the pads are worn down a little to make clearance. But then again you blatantly lied to my face when i asked if you test drove it. So i wasted taking time off work to pick up my car that you left in a condition that would only scratch the wheels when i drove off. You may know your way around an e46 m3 but that it. Even my 335d I had brought in for an inspection 1/2 you failed to service properly. Sold me a mass air flow sensor when mine was functioning just okay. After having a fresh MAF put in, the warning light came on again after 300 miles. I knew something was up so I personally took apart the airbox and found it full of leaves and dirt. Even the air filter looks like it was never changed. You relied entirely too much on the computer and if the computer didnt say change it you didnt. Unanimous 5 star reviews, must be all your friends. Like i said before this guy will not fix your car 100% so you'll have to come back and swindle you for more services. Beware **update** I spoke with my old mechanic from e30motorwerks robert. He has informed me that the oil pan did not have to be removed in order to install the steering rack. In order to reach those toe/camber bolts use a snap on 19mm open ended wrench with a 45 degree angle. Andrew definitely charged me for services i did not need. He does not know his way around an e30 m3. I will drive 2 hours in traffic and wait weeks just to get an alignment at from darrin at west end alignment after my experience with andrew. read more

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Andrew helped me out with the engine misfires, I've been having with my E46 M3. highly recommended. definitely knows his way around the S54 engine motor. read more

I have been having a hard time adjusting the alignment on my car. Every time I have to replace the tires I would get anxiety as I have to keep going back and forth with alignment shops until they get it right. Last time I replaced the tires I had to go back to the shop five times and still the alignment was not right. I got tired of this game and decided to do a lot of research to find a GREAT alignment shop. After reading a lot of reviews regarding many shops in Orange County I decided to go to Lang Racing Development. What really sold me was the negative review from Ej C.!!! Yes, the negative review sold me on the shop. The amount of detail that Ej C. listed and the equally detailed response from Andrew at Lang Racing Development made me realize how meticulous and job conscious Andrew was. I decided to give Andrew a call to explain my predicament. Andrew was very well spoken, very detailed and listened to my concerns so I made an appointment to have him look at my alignment. The moment I walked in, Andrew, again, went over my concerns and told me that if he couldn't fix it he wouldn't charge me any money, I happily agreed. Andrew took the car for a spin asked me how I wanted the car to feel and worked on the car several times. Every time, he would have me test drive the car to see if the alignment feel was right until it was perfect. This shop is a dream come true to any car enthusiast or as Andrew put it "the picky ones". Andrew runs the kind of shop that one can develop a lifelong relationship with. Thank you Andrew for your patience, exquisite customer service and taking the time to make things perfect. read more

Been bringing my 535 bmw here for a few years now. They always take great care of my car, are super honest and fairly priced. Never any surprises, and they don't try to fix things that they don't specifically specialize in, which is appreciated. read more

I have an e46 M3 and took it here because I wanted a shop that knows these cars inside and out. So far have brought it here 3 times to do a vanos rebuild, oil change, and fix some exhaust rattling. While they are pricy they're a really friendly group of guys that know S54s well and I can feel confident they will take care of the car with the same love and respect I have for it. True enthusiast and it shows. read more

I found Lang Racing through yelp since I lived nearby. I've got a few friends who have shops in the area, but I wanted to give these guys a try since I'm always down to support grassroots motorsports. My car needed an alignment badly since I just lowered it a ton and it was all out of spec. So I gave them a call and worked with Andrew over the phone. Once I arrived, they took care of me right away. After the alignment was done, Andrew came over to explain exactly what was done, and what the results were. Even gave me the print outs. That's just awesome. I also got a chance to chat it up with the other tech Calvin over there and he was also very helpful with things I needed to do on the car. Nice wifi in the waiting area, clean bathroom, and overall good work. read more

I was looking for a local shop to do an alignment and corner balancing on my turbo '92 Mazda Miata. I recently installed some suspension goodies that threw my alignment WAY out of spec. I found Lang Racing Development in an old thread on a BMW forum. I thought it was worth a shot. I gave them a call, and a person name Andrew picked up. He was very polite and was able to schedule me in that weekend. (8/6/16) I showed up to my appointment, and Matthew, who is their lead technician greeted me. He was very knowledgeable in Miatas and knew which alignment settings would work. Now the car feels fantastic and completely neutral. The rear end is no longer twitchy. So if you drive a Miata and are serious about your handling performance and live in South Orange County, I highly recommend going to Lang Racing Development. Wish they had stickers, because I'm a ricer. read more

Excellent service. They specialize in BMWs and Porches. I've gone through so many different shops and I was always skeptical about their price, quality of work and honesty until I discovered Lang Racing Development. I've brought my BMW a few times here for alignment, oil leak, breaks etc. and they always did an excellent work for reasonable price. Andrew is straightforward, tells me what exactly I need and takes time to explain in details to me. He is extremely knowledge, professional, accommodating and nice. This is a place where you can leave your car knowing that it is in good hands. I wish I knew about this place long time ago! Highly recommended to those bimmer enthusiasts :) read more

My E46 M3 has 116k miles and was ready for the Inspection II, we took it to a couple of BMW shops for estimates and decided to let the team at Lang Racing do the job right. Was a pleasure to collaborate with Jonathan on the project that consisted of the S54 Rod Bearing rebuild w/engine mounts, VANOS rebuild and the typical fluid flushes that are required for the service needed at this point in time. Check out their website for the details on the VANOS rebuilds and other services offered, they really have the best processes in place focused on getting the best performance out of your car while keeping reliability in place, IMO better than any other shop or dealer can offer. I am very satisfied with the quality of work performed, the time it took and the over all professionalism of the entire team. I wish I had found these guys sooner but I'm glad I did. I have recommended this shop to friends and family and look forward to having them service my car from now on. read more

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If you are looking for an auto repair shop that is honest, reliable, and efficient with great communication, quality workmanship, friendly staff, and competitive pricing. LOOK NO FURTHER! This is the place! I have never been too keen with independent auto shops until now, as I have encountered some shady businesses in the past. Bad memories of indefinite delays, unclear quotes and invoices, overcharging for parts and labor to juice every penny, and lying about unnecessary repairs. BUT NOT HERE! Lang Racing Development's owner, Andrew, was clear and concise on quotes on parts/labor, provided the best prices around the area, and most importantly friendly and honest. Special thanks to Matt, the lead technician, for working on my Porsche and doing a superb job. I will be bringing all of my auto issues here from now on, and so should you! Highly recommended! read more

Awesome customer service! I have been going here for several years now(E30, 951, E36 and now E46) and LRD never disappoints. Their knowledge and skill sets are world class! Just completed a SMG to 6SPD manual swap in my E46 M3 and totally transformed this car! Highly recommend LRD for anyone with a Porsche or BMW. read more

Needed an all-wheel alignment and complete suspension evaluation for my 2006 LS430. As usual, I did tons of research to identify the best alignment shop in Orange County. Time and time again, Lang Racing popped up as the shop to go to for such work so I called Andrew to setup an appointment. He told me he specialized in German and European cars but would be happy to take a look at my Lexus. Andrew and I initially had difficulty nailing a day and time where our schedules were not in conflict. He offered to meet me at his shop on a Sunday (!) so I met him at the agreed time. Couldn't believe he would compromise his personal schedule to accomodate me! Talk about going above and beyond the hoped for level of customer service! Andrew immediately began working on evaluating the suspension for my car and performing the all-wheel alignment. Along the way he provided me with updates about different things he discovered about the car and a few potential problem areas that I needed to keep an eye on. After Andrew completed the job, he provided a complete overview of the worked performed, the status of the suspension system as a whole and a printout of the work done and everything we talked about. I took the car for a spin around the block and was amazed at the level of improvement for the alignment and the overall handling of the vehicle. I returned to the shop to let Andrew know what a good job he did and how happy I was with the result. I got a very good deal for the work done (took advantage of the voucher via Yelp) and was extremely pleased with the work done. Andrew was professional, polite and extremely knowledgable. As others have said, he is just a really nice guy. My experience at LRD was terrific and I was more than satisfied with the customer service provided by Andrew. I will continue to call on him to perform such work on my car and have recommended him to others, too. Thanks Andrew!!!! read more

I wanted to extend a special thanks to Andrew and the guys at Lang Racing Development. I called them with a rush one-day TIG welding job that I needed completed on the eve of Thanksgiving. Even though he mentioned that the guys were trying to get out of the shop early everyone stayed late and worked together to get my Datsun 240z completed before the holiday break. It was very important that the car was finished same day so I am very grateful for the extra effort and sacrifice Andrew and the guys made. The job was done quickly but they did not cut corners to meet my time constraint. The welds look great and you can hardly tell my exhaust system has been modified to fit. Truth be told, I was going to use their Yelp coupon to get a discount but decided against it because I felt it wouldn't be right with all the extra effort and time they put in to get my job done. Thanks, you have definitely earned a loyal customer and I look forward to coming back soon. Now I only wish I had an E46 to bring to you guys.. ha! read more

I needed to swap my exhaust out and heard about andrew through a forum member. He's a great guy and had great communication before,during,and after the job was done. He would explain to me exactly what he thinks should be done and my options before he does anything. I really appreciate that type or service because I hate being left in the dark with some shady half-assed work. we got under the car after he finished and showed me everything he did, even checked out a few things i asked. he's a very trustworthy mechanic, which from my experience is very rare nowadays. Also, judging by the crazy fabrication work he's done to the e30 race car in his shop, he clearly knows what he's doing. I will not hesitate to hit him up again for more work in the future and i'll be sure to send my bmw buddies his way! read more

Came in to get a 4 wheel alignment on my 2000 BMW 328Ci, Andrew was able to accommodate me on a Saturday so that worked out great for me because I work on the weekdays. I guess you can call me a DIY'er and usually never let a shop do something that I think I could do myself in my garage. This is mainly because I don't have trust in dealerships/shops to put in the same amount of attention to detail as I would. The alignment went smoothly and he worked closely with me during the entire process to dial in the specs I wanted. Andrew knows what he is doing and would definitely let him work on my car again. The alignment was decently priced and he also let me play with his dogs while he worked on my car so that was cool. read more

My 2012 X5 with 90K miles had an A/C that wasn't blowing cold air. I was referred to LRD by a friend. I live 50 miles away. I called them Monday morning. They said to just bring it in. I was there by 1058a. Francisco worked on the car. Jonathon handled the processing. Francisco within 5 mins alerted that my engine trim panel was broken (underneath the hood). I gave him the go ahead to fix it as well. By 1158a, I was already back in my car and heading for the 405N. 1 hour! My A/C worked beautifully. The cost for the AC re-charge was 1/3 what my guy in Torrance would have charged me (I called afterwards). I met Andrew as well. He not only was who had answered the phone when I had called but I witnessed him interviewing a potential mechanic (very bright guy was the candidate). All in all, a great first time experience for someone that doesn't get down to Orange County much at all. I will be back! Wil B. read more

Happy with my alignment, car feels great. Snuck in an oil change quickly too.

When a shop has E46 M3's lined up, and a dog, and a lathe and mill, and is orderly and quiet-- well, that gives me the warm fuzzies. That contrasts with the feelings I developed after a few years of using a shop closer to home in LA area. I recently picked up my car from Lang following the (monumental) SMG to manual swap. I'm only aware of one other place in southern California that has done LOTS of this project, so finding the right shop for this is important. Jonathan, the guy who answered when I first called, was informed and responsive and got all of my questions (as a fussy prospective customer) answered quickly and to my satisfaction. When picking the car up, it was also nice to get to talk to the guy who'd just completed his part of the project (he proved very knowledgeable). I'd like to point out that the SMG swap is a very big project and there are a lot of ways it could be messed up (cruise control, etc). Lang has it down, and my conversion went off without a hitch.They estimated a week for completion and mine was done on time and without cost overruns. Everything works perfectly. A couple things I really appreciated: 1) No BS. I asked the owner a technical question that he didn't know the answer to, and instead of making something up, he said "I'm not sure, but hold on and I'll find out" and went and got an answer from the guy who knew the correct answer. 2) No "there are lots of things going on so we'll get to you when we can" attitude with my business. For those into the E46 M3 for the long haul, his place is definitely worth checking out. I live about a hundred miles north, and these guys will have my business from now on. read more

Great place. I just had rims, tires and Vorschlag camber plates installed from street image in Santa Ana and needed a place to get custom alignment for my 2011 335xi. The guys at Lang dialed in the camber and toe specs I wanted for car. read more

My go to shop for my 2014 Porsche Cayman S. From suspension work, alignment and simple oil change, I'm a happy customer. Andrew is fast to answer questions and schedule appointments. Matt worked on my car and he's very professional about it. Reasonable rates and they work fast. Don't hesitate to send Andrew a message regarding work on your car. read more

So, I wanted to give a very special gift to my spouse. Andrew could NOT have been nicer or more amenable through my dozens of emails with inane questions. He put together a package of a race car and a track day and sent great pics for me to put in a card. The big day comes: spouse doesn't want the gift. I freak out. I contact Andrew and he immediately cancels and refunds the money! I couldn't believe it. I figured I'd lose at least the track day. There is no such thing as customer service left (or so I thought). Andrew is a scholar and a gentleman. I cannot recommend him enough. Truly: there are no words... read more

I've talked to a lot of shops for possible work and Andrew is a very honest top notch guy both on phone and email communication, very professional and knowledgeable. Talked to a few other shops in the area I won't mention names but felt I was either a bother or I was annoying them with questions any normal potential customer may have. read more

Great shop and excellent work. Andrew got my engine timing fixed and did a great job with the alignment/corner balance. When I need my rod bearings done I'll be bringing the car back to Andrew. Awesome service! read more

I just recently started going to Lang Racing Development to maintain and repair my beloved BMWs. Andrew and his staff are a class act. They are honest, respectful, and extremely competent at what the do. I would not hesitate to bring my car here for whatever you need to have done. Lang Racing deserves the highest rating for the excellent work they do. read more

Brought my BMW428i in to have work done.Was very happy with the work recommend anyone with a bimmer,looking to tune up there car bring it to lang racing development read more

Andrew is without a doubt the most knowledgable BWM expert I have met. I took my E46 M3 to him to address some issues with my Vanos unit, as well as a pesky oil leak that multiple other shops had misdiagnosed and been unable to address. Throughout the process, he always kept me updated with extremely detailed invoice estimates with meticulous notes that you rarely see at other shops. Within a few days, he was able to identify all the issues that needed repairs and had the car back up and running like it was new again. His pricing is fair, and the quality of his work is superior to his peers in the area. It's quite a relief knowing I have found a trustworthy expert that I can count on going forward for my maintenance needs. read more

Okay guys this a follow up review. I had my m3 serviced here 4 months ago and I gotta say my Bmw has been running like a champ . I came in with high expectations .Andrew and his team went beyond that . They are the most honest and experienced shop in the whole so cal area .. if you don't come here you will regret it. read more

Found these guys on Yelp. Needed an alignment on my Z4 with modified suspension. Since they looked like true car guys, I decided to check em out. I'm glad I did. Solid service on state of the art machines. Didn't need aggressive track day specs, just a mellow street setup to make my tires wear evenly. Now my car tracks straight and drives solid. Met Andrew and Calvin. Very cool guys. I'm definitely going back again. read more

Talked to Jonathan about some questions I had in regards to a pre-purchase inspection. I received a lot of helpful information and a quote of how much it would cost. Very reasonable on the price for one and was informative on what the PPI would cover and if there would be additional circumstances and situations that can occur during a PPI. I appreciate all the help and will do business here in the future! Very honest and genuine people! read more

Lang Racing Development Rocks! After installing my new 949 Racing AST coil overs, I was looking a shop to align and corner weight my Miata. After a quick Google search I found Lang Racing Development recommended in quite a few forums. Best yet, they were in Irvine, close to where I live and work. I dropped the owner Andrew Lang a few questions by email on alignment spec etc. , and he quickly and courteously responded back and offered a few suggestions after learning about what I was doing with my car (daily driver + auto crossing). I then scheduled an appointment with him on a Saturday. They were easy to find off of the 405 near the Irvine Spectrum. After I arrived, Andrew spent the next three hours aligning, corner weighting and aligning (again) my car. His personal standards were extremely high. Even when the Hunter machine went "green" indicating that my alignment was within an acceptable spec, Andrew would do it again to a closer tolerance, just because. So in conclusion, if you need your high performance car corner weighed and aligned, Lang Racing Development is your shop. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing pricing and service! Don't go to the dealership. Go here! They came to my house and jumped my car before I was even a customer. Parts came next day for my porsche and they were finished with it before expected. I'll be using then for an upcoming modification and a routine maintenance. read more

I have an e46 that had a cracked subframe about 6 months ago brought it to a bunch of shops and had quotes all over the place. These guys were fairly priced and have a track record to show for their work. As soon as you walk in you know it's not just a normal maintenance shop. Race car's everywhere mixed in with some normal street cars. After doing the frame on my car it's still running strong with no clunks/ problems welds are all perfect and drives like new. Amazing work and now a loyal customer! read more

These guys worked on my 370Z to help me get it's rear alignment back to performance spec after a coilover install. They don't even work on Nissans but agreed to help me out as I was taking it to the track. That's pretty awesome, great place. read more

Great shop. I have used yelp for years and have never once posted a review, however I had such a good experience here I would feel guilty if I didn't post something. Long story short I drive a 135i and had, had AST 4100 coilovers installed ~ 1 year ago. Since that time I have heard an annoying "knocking" noise everytime I drove the car. I have had taken my car to 4 different shops in the span of this last year to try to figure out what was causing this noise. Andrew and Calvin were the only 2 mechanics to ever take the time to thoroughly look into my car to fix this noise which it turns out was due to some complicated but important issues(engine mount,camber plate etc.) The best part was the price more then reasonable. read more

I took my e46 325i into Andrew's shop to upgrade the suspension, have some transmission work done, and fluid changes. The car was finished when promised and I am very happy with the work. My car handles amazing and the drop is perfect. I love driving my car again and come up with excuses for myself to take it out for a spin. I highly recommend Lang Racing. I dealt with Andrew, who is really cool. He makes great recommendations, very skilled, trustworthy and easy to talk to. read more

Great customer service and communication from Andrew. I have a built '87 930 Porsche that I needed to dyno and fine tune a new fuel management system. Even though he was booked solid, he managed to squeeze me in within a day or so (probably because I went there in person to plead my case rather than calling). Right after picking up the car, it started to run bad, but only when the turbo kicked in (something that never happened during dyno testing). Andrew tried all sorts of things to troubleshoot the problem but to no avail. Luckily for me he never gave up and eventually found that the fuel pump had become clogged with a lot of sediment that had accumulated from the car sitting for extended periods over the years. Along the way he found a few other things that he fixed as well. Thanks for not giving up Andrew. The car runs great! read more

Unfortunately not getting the work done right now; but I can't say enough good things about Jonathan in my short dealings with him. I had discussed a plan to have my daughters M3 converted from Auto to Manual and he laid out the work, the estimated pricing and educated me on some of the challenges which could happen if this work wasn't done with a knowledgeable garage. If the project resurfaces they'll do the work. read more

Excellent service. Had a new exhaust installed on my 981 Porsche Cayman S and the guys at Lang took care of me. Quick and knowledgeable. Great facility with a ton of racing/motorsports stuff around. These guys have everything you'd need to get your car race prepped. Thanks again. read more