E90Post
 


 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > Regional Forums > USA - Great Lakes > Looking for an Indie European shop (far western suburbs of Chicago)



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-14-2022, 05:39 PM   #1
trohde78
Captain
trohde78's Avatar
United_States
77
Rep
724
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i 6MT, 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago Suburbs

iTrader: (6)

Looking for an Indie European shop (far western suburbs of Chicago)

I have a Mercedes GLE350 that is about to come off warranty. Anyone know of a good European shop in the Western suburbs? The nearby BMW Indie that I've used is strictly BMW.
Appreciate 0
      08-12-2022, 08:38 PM   #2
feuer
Major General
feuer's Avatar
United_States
4287
Rep
9,223
Posts

Drives: wife crazy!
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by trohde78 View Post
I have a Mercedes GLE350 that is about to come off warranty. Anyone know of a good European shop in the Western suburbs? The nearby BMW Indie that I've used is strictly BMW.
Where exactly west? Burdi and M&M in Schiller Park are very good with Mercedes. Fertech on Addison.
Appreciate 0
      08-15-2022, 11:22 AM   #3
trohde78
Captain
trohde78's Avatar
United_States
77
Rep
724
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i 6MT, 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago Suburbs

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by feuer View Post
Where exactly west? Burdi and M&M in Schiller Park are very good with Mercedes. Fertech on Addison.
Thanks! Even further west though. Between Schaumburg and Naperville.
Appreciate 0
      08-15-2022, 11:57 PM   #4
feuer
Major General
feuer's Avatar
United_States
4287
Rep
9,223
Posts

Drives: wife crazy!
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by trohde78 View Post
Thanks! Even further west though. Between Schaumburg and Naperville.
Autobahn in St. Charles. Fluid in Naperville. European in Shaumburg. Vast area from Naperville to Schaumburg. It’s worth driving a little to a good shop. Where exactly are you located?
Appreciate 1
      08-16-2022, 03:19 PM   #5
trohde78
Captain
trohde78's Avatar
United_States
77
Rep
724
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i 6MT, 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago Suburbs

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by feuer View Post
Autobahn in St. Charles. Fluid in Naperville. European in Shaumburg. Vast area from Naperville to Schaumburg. It’s worth driving a little to a good shop. Where exactly are you located?
I'm right in the middle off of North Avenue (Carol Stream), so any of these could work.
Appreciate 0
      08-16-2022, 10:13 PM   #6
feuer
Major General
feuer's Avatar
United_States
4287
Rep
9,223
Posts

Drives: wife crazy!
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by trohde78 View Post
I'm right in the middle off of North Avenue (Carol Stream), so any of these could work.
I’m on Schmale Rd just north of North Ave. Fertech is closest. Small shop. Only two lift. But Fernando is very knowledgeable. They work on all exotics from the local dealers. Probably would be the cheapest too.
Appreciate 1
      08-17-2022, 05:19 PM   #7
trohde78
Captain
trohde78's Avatar
United_States
77
Rep
724
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i 6MT, 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago Suburbs

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by feuer View Post
I’m on Schmale Rd just north of North Ave. Fertech is closest. Small shop. Only two lift. But Fernando is very knowledgeable. They work on all exotics from the local dealers. Probably would be the cheapest too.
Oh, wow! You're very close by then. Nothing comes up in Google for Fertech. In which town are they located?
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2022, 05:48 PM   #8
feuer
Major General
feuer's Avatar
United_States
4287
Rep
9,223
Posts

Drives: wife crazy!
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by trohde78 View Post
Oh, wow! You're very close by then. Nothing comes up in Google for Fertech. In which town are they located?
Here is the info: https://www.instagram.com/fertechauto/
tel: (630) 504-8133
Appreciate 1
      08-29-2022, 11:18 AM   #9
arciga18
Brigadier General
arciga18's Avatar
1752
Rep
3,680
Posts

Drives: LeMans/ Chestnut E90, RWD
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (3)

feuer Hi amigo.

I think it is time to do my brakes again on the E90.

What do you recommend?
Appreciate 0
      08-29-2022, 02:29 PM   #10
feuer
Major General
feuer's Avatar
United_States
4287
Rep
9,223
Posts

Drives: wife crazy!
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by arciga18 View Post
feuer Hi amigo.

I think it is time to do my brakes again on the E90.

What do you recommend?
If you are looking only for pads, get Akibono.
For rotors Zimmerman.
Appreciate 0
      10-18-2022, 02:41 PM   #11
arciga18
Brigadier General
arciga18's Avatar
1752
Rep
3,680
Posts

Drives: LeMans/ Chestnut E90, RWD
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by feuer View Post
If you are looking only for pads, get Akibono.
For rotors Zimmerman.
Will need more work down. Variety of things I don't want to deal with.

Brake Fluid/ Coolant/
Suspension Refresh
Rotors/ Pads
I also want to refinish the Caliper color....
Appreciate 0
      10-19-2022, 04:15 PM   #12
feuer
Major General
feuer's Avatar
United_States
4287
Rep
9,223
Posts

Drives: wife crazy!
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by arciga18 View Post
Will need more work down. Variety of things I don't want to deal with.

Brake Fluid/ Coolant/
Suspension Refresh
Rotors/ Pads
I also want to refinish the Caliper color....
What exactly you are looking to replace from the suspension? To refinish the calipers they must be disassembled and send out for powder coating. That won't be cheap.
Appreciate 0
      10-19-2022, 04:21 PM   #13
arciga18
Brigadier General
arciga18's Avatar
1752
Rep
3,680
Posts

Drives: LeMans/ Chestnut E90, RWD
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (3)

Quote:
Originally Posted by feuer View Post
What exactly you are looking to replace from the suspension? To refinish the calipers they must be disassembled and send out for powder coating. That won't be cheap.
Well the car is now 11 years old on original components. it is starting to feel a little loose on bumps if that makes any sense.

62K miles now.

Probably just refresh the entire thing.
Appreciate 0
      08-09-2023, 08:47 PM   #14
trohde78
Captain
trohde78's Avatar
United_States
77
Rep
724
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i 6MT, 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago Suburbs

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by feuer View Post
Here is the info: https://www.instagram.com/fertechauto/
tel: (630) 504-8133
I finally had to take the GLE over to FERTECH for a 3rd gear trans shudder. Fernando was very thorough and detailed in his explanation of what was done. Highly recommended!
Appreciate 0
      09-07-2024, 12:08 AM   #15
Dankaroni34
Registered
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: BMW G80 M3
Join Date: Sep 2024
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (0)

New to modding here. Was interested in getting some exhaust mods and an ecu tune. Where would you recommend? I live in Elmhurst near Oak Brook. I have a 2021 manual G80 M3.

Last edited by Dankaroni34; 09-07-2024 at 12:09 AM.. Reason: Forgot to mention what car
Appreciate 0
      09-08-2024, 06:04 PM   #16
trohde78
Captain
trohde78's Avatar
United_States
77
Rep
724
Posts

Drives: 2007 335i 6MT, 2021 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Chicago Suburbs

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dankaroni34 View Post
New to modding here. Was interested in getting some exhaust mods and an ecu tune. Where would you recommend? I live in Elmhurst near Oak Brook. I have a 2021 manual G80 M3.
Not really sure on a custom tune. You may want to ask in the M3 forum.
Appreciate 0
      10-26-2024, 06:29 PM   #17
feuer
Major General
feuer's Avatar
United_States
4287
Rep
9,223
Posts

Drives: wife crazy!
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dankaroni34 View Post
New to modding here. Was interested in getting some exhaust mods and an ecu tune. Where would you recommend? I live in Elmhurst near Oak Brook. I have a 2021 manual G80 M3.
Seban Corp has done some custom exhaust work for my 335i and 640i. Not sure about tune. Maybe talk to Bo from BPC in Villa Park or John from Boosten Bimmer in Addison. Just don’t go to EP3
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:11 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST