Borelli Motor Sports is a unique automotive shop that provides trusted and expert maintenance and performance modifications handled by expert technicians who are available to meet directly with customers to understand their driving requirements and provide precisely what their vehicles need. Borelli Motor Sports has also become a preferred destination for race car rentals, race prep and trackside support — as well as for showcase-class storage of expensive vehicles.

In 2013, the shop celebrated its 5th anniversary by acquiring the automotive services business of TPS Motorsports — with a plan to bring the two shops’ operations together at Borelli Motor Sports’ location in Club Auto Sport in North San Jose.

Expanding the Shop Area

SiliconX Construction was brought in to significantly expand the shop service area and build out 4,500 sq. ft. of new space that Borelli Motor Sports acquired in the Club Auto Sport – Phase II building, adjacent to the original complex. The work included:

•     Moving five large storage racks from the business’s existing 8,000 sq. ft. of space to the new space across the parking lot

•     Creating three new service bays in the current shop space to accommodate the TPS Motorsports technicians who came on board as part of the merger

•     Building out the rest of the new shell with additional storage racks and a custom dynamometer for tuning Ford, GM, Chrysler/Dodge, and Nissan/Infiniti vehicles.

Getting on the Fast Track

To meet Borelli Motor Sports’ requirements, the construction work had to be completed within a very short timeframe.

In the new space in Club Auto Sport – Phase II, SiliconX installed demising walls, interior partition walls and a large roll-up door. The dynamometer was relocated from TPS Motorsports in Campbell and installed, together with a special dual-pane glass-enclosed viewing area for customers, near the operator control unit.

In the original shop space, SiliconX removed five four-post storage racks and replaced them with three, two-post vehicle lifts within the new service bays. Each post required a 2’x4’ concrete footing. Once the concrete had been poured, SiliconX had to coordinate inspections by a company licensed to certify that the concrete had cured long enough to install the new lifts.

When that was complete, the floor finish was epoxied and air outlets were installed for the safety of the shop’s technicians. The floor in the new space was also painted.

Taking the Checkered Flag

Everything had to be completed in eight weeks. Between city inspections, waiting for concrete curing times, and coordinating with the various subcontractors — all while the existing Borelli Motor Sports shop remained open — there was little room for error.

“SiliconX did a fantastic job of meeting our deadlines — finishing one day ahead of schedule,” said Ralph Borelli, president of Borelli Motor Sports. “We are pleased to be able to offer customers of Borelli Motor Sports and TPS Motorsports an expanded, state-of-the-art facility. The larger, upgraded shop area benefits our customers and employees alike. And with everything from tires, wheels and alignment to drivetrain, engine, and dyno tuning services now under one roof, we think that Borelli Motor Sports compares favorably with any other automotive shop in the state.

“We are very satisfied with the quality, timing and cost-effectiveness of the work SiliconX Construction did for us,” he added.

To learn more about the Borelli Motor Sports move and new space build-out or to obtain a quote on your next project, contact Tony at tony@siliconxconstruction.com, or call (408) 418-0099 (w) or (408) 318-1869 (c).

 

For the past decade, Club Sportiva has pioneered a unique sports car “timeshare” concept — offering exotic car aficionados and classic car buffs the ultimate exotic and sports car driving experience. The company has attracted hundreds of members, as well as corporate and individual clients, who have taken advantage of a variety of services such as Exotic Car Share, rentals and tours in addition to membership and concierge services.

As Club Sportiva has grown, it has opened additional locations beyond its original San Francisco facility — including showrooms in Menlo Park and Marina del Rey, and a new showroom and headquarters in Silicon Valley within Club Auto Sport in San Jose.

In late 2012, to keep pace with its increased growth and popularity with members and clients, Club Sportiva decided to upgrade its facilities at Club Auto Sport — opening a stunning clubhouse, expanding its showroom and completing new administrative offices. To handle the challenging project, it selected SiliconX Construction.

Keeping the Business Rolling

Work on the improvements for the new space began a week before Christmas in 2012 to get the project off to a fast start and meet Club Sportiva’s aggressive schedule to be open by spring. The business continued to operate in its existing showroom at Club Auto Sport while the work progressed.

Adding to the challenge, once Club Sportiva signed the lease for its new space, Club Auto Sport put its old space on the market — and the premium location was snapped up halfway through the construction process.

“This reduced the already tight time schedule by two weeks to accommodate the new tenant’s move-in,” said Anthony “Tony” Gonzalez, Director of Construction Operations and a superintendent with SiliconX Construction. “We were able to meet the deadline and get Club Sportiva into its new space before the other tenant needed to occupy its previous space.”

One-of-a-Kind Clubhouse for Members

SiliconX created a luxurious 5,400 sq. ft. clubhouse for Club Sportiva members that includes a significantly expanded showroom filled with extraordinary exotic and sports cars, a large built-in entertainment system, a billiards table, and a members’ and clients’ conference room.

Above the showroom floor, SiliconX completed a 1,600 sq. ft. mezzanine that features an exclusive cigar lounge and bar, plus administrative offices for Club Sportiva employees. Around the perimeter of the mezzanine is a walkway that allows members and clients to gaze down upon the millions of dollars worth of spectacular vehicles from Ferraris to McLaren MP4s. All areas of the new space were fitted with the finest appointments.

On-Time Finish

The new clubhouse was finished on-time and on budget and ready for Club Sportiva to begin rolling in the high-end cars in by April 1st.

For more information about the Club Sportiva improvements or to obtain a quote on your next project, contact Tony at tony@siliconxconstruction.com, or call (408) 418-0099 (w) or (408) 318-1869 (c).