SoCal Autoshop List

JvfmVic · 07-18-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jrdnlc

Good shops that know how to properly install tint in the reat windows with the dot matrix around the edges? I believe they have to be sanded down a bit to properly install tint

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Originally Posted by ryansungasong

Anyone know a tint shop that gets over the dreaded dot matrix problem?

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Originally Posted by JvfmVic

Go see Hann at STM.

www.stmsolutionsinc.com/

He's done two of my cars and no dot matrix issues. Many others claim the same.

Both of my cars were done with Huper Optik, as well as most, if not all others who had no dot matrix issues. He also does Madico film, but I can't comment on how the dot matrix comes out with Madico. Huper is a thicker film than Madico.

He actually just won a competition recently here in socal installing Madico film. He will be competing in the national contest soon, representing Madico. Go Hann!!

edelossantos · 07-26-2012, 07:25 PM

You can also try Xlnt Tint in Anaheim. They did my 335i and my daughters '10 Wolfsburg Jetta with the Huper Optik and everything turned out great. About six months ago, I did get pulled over when I was in San Diego for the front tint, and the shop removed it for free so I could get my fix it ticket signed off.

http://www.xlnttint.com/auto/autoinstall.html

eseng · 09-14-2012, 12:10 PM

any reliable engine service shops around socal??

problem is probably hpfp or injectors....

DanielGonz · 09-14-2012, 01:04 PM

FSR Motorsports can help you out. They're into Supras, BMW's, old school Muscle Cars, high-end Japanese, and Euro cars.

Google FSR Motorsports

SimplySTIG · 09-16-2012, 05:31 PM

I have discounts I can pass down to you all with the most reputable shops (modding, paintwork, tint, etc... and parts) in all categories in LA, OC, and some in SD.

nkadisha · 09-19-2012, 02:13 PM

Guys, anywhere for a meth/CP install around Westwood? Don't want to drive too far!

dvpouldar26 · 09-22-2012, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nkadisha

Guys, anywhere for a meth/CP install around Westwood? Don't want to drive too far!

Check out Lucent Motors. Ask for Tom. They're on sepulveda and olympic.

JRubin13 · 10-10-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nkadisha

Guys, anywhere for a meth/CP install around Westwood? Don't want to drive too far!

Lol at the Lucen motors comment.

SfValley335i · 10-21-2012, 08:56 PM

Hey guys,

I've come across a really cool mechanic and car enthusiast. He had installed my coilovers and then swapped them out for my stock suspension before I sold the GTI. I then entrusted him working on my 135i, he treats your car as if its his own. He takes his time, plans and works on your car. I really like his work ethics and demeanor.

Best of all his prices are incredible! I mean no shop or buddy will work on your car as cheap as he does. Sometimes what he asks for is so low that I give him an extra $20.

He works on all types of cars, Nissan/Infiniti, VW/Audi, Bmw etc. He can install any mod you like from intake to turbo/supercharger kits, he's located in the Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks area.

Here is his cell phone number, you may call or text him. Just mention John with the 135i referred you and say john told you about the low prices... I promise you will not be disappointed with his prices.

David - (818)9l5-45O4

FitzMLife · 10-21-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

whats the best detail shop in sd??

Curious if anyone has any suggestions on this as well, just got a 07 335i and it has some paint swirls I want to get rid of.

rjd598 · 10-22-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitz335

Curious if anyone has any suggestions on this as well, just got a 07 335i and it has some paint swirls I want to get rid of.

Pm sent

KwlAznKid · 11-14-2012, 01:40 PM

i'm reaching 60K miles and want a professional to do the check up, i heard this is a pretty basic inspection and nothing major needs to be done but i just would feel safer if a professional did it AT A reasonable price though. any suggestions? i'm in OC

Evil E90 · 11-16-2012, 01:06 AM

I found a BMW mechanic in Covina. Great place and very professional. It's not far from oldtown Covina.

Ed's Independent
BMW SERVICE
576 N. Citrus Ave., Unit D
Covina, CA. 91723
626 653-0191

WhiteGirlF10 · 11-18-2012, 06:57 PM

PRESTIGE AUTOSPORTS
161 N MOUNTAIN AVE
UPLAND, CA 91786
909.949.3999

WWW.AUTOKOUTURE.COM

WHEELS/TIRES, AUDIO/VIDEO, TINT, SUSPENSION & MORE

KwlAznKid · 11-24-2012, 04:24 PM

i went to precision motors in costa mesa because of this thread, very happy! will definitely go back, thanks for the info guys!

quasitime · 12-04-2012, 05:45 PM

Anyone know a shop towards the west side of LA that will install an FMIC?

SimplySTIG · 12-25-2012, 08:23 PM

I can offer close to wholesale pricing on BMW parts through a dealership here in So-Cal. 562/714 area.

aj335i · 12-26-2012, 05:06 PM

anybody know a place I can get my downpipe installed in the Laguna Hills/Irvine area?

TTurbo335 · 12-28-2012, 01:48 PM

I had my downpipes & coilovers installed at Garagerz Automotive in Burbank, Ca. The service writer Robbie Perez helped me out and hooked me up with very fair pricing. I definitely found where I'm taking my car in for the next service.

freshh · 12-29-2012, 01:53 AM

Unique Auto Films

18750 Oxnard St. Unit# 404
Tarzana, Ca 91356
310.795.5838

Clear Bra, Vehicle Wraps, Window Tinting

quasitime · 01-03-2013, 02:07 AM

Any good mechanics on the west side of LA? I'm now looking at a boost leak & starter issue. Who knows, it may be hpfp - and I'm out of warranty now.

SimplySTIG · 01-04-2013, 06:26 PM

I run a certain business (wont say because I am not a vendor), but I am contracted with many of the best shops in LA/OC for any sort of mod and would have no problem referring you to them. As you see the cars under my profile name, they work on the best and charge very reasonably (I'm desi, we are bargainers, lol).

Hit me up, wraps, bodykits, wheels, etc.. I can hook you up with the shops here.

*I do not do services or tune-ups. Strictly mods.

07-26-2012, 07:25 PM	#244
edelossantos EDS328i 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Gray 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Huper Optik You can also try Xlnt Tint in Anaheim. They did my 335i and my daughters '10 Wolfsburg Jetta with the Huper Optik and everything turned out great. About six months ago, I did get pulled over when I was in San Diego for the front tint, and the shop removed it for free so I could get my fix it ticket signed off. http://www.xlnttint.com/auto/autoinstall.html
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09-14-2012, 12:10 PM	#245
eseng Private First Class 8 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 07 SGM 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: rialto, ca iTrader: (10)	any reliable engine service shops around socal?? problem is probably hpfp or injectors....
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09-14-2012, 01:04 PM	#246
DanielGonz Lieutenant 20 Rep 564 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) iTrader: (0)	FSR Motorsports can help you out. They're into Supras, BMW's, old school Muscle Cars, high-end Japanese, and Euro cars. Google FSR Motorsports
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09-16-2012, 05:31 PM	#247
SimplySTIG Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (13)	I have discounts I can pass down to you all with the most reputable shops (modding, paintwork, tint, etc... and parts) in all categories in LA, OC, and some in SD.
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09-19-2012, 02:13 PM	#248
nkadisha Lieutenant 45 Rep 525 Posts Drives: N54 335 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Guys, anywhere for a meth/CP install around Westwood? Don't want to drive too far! __________________
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10-21-2012, 08:56 PM	#251
SfValley335i Colonel 167 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	Hey guys, I've come across a really cool mechanic and car enthusiast. He had installed my coilovers and then swapped them out for my stock suspension before I sold the GTI. I then entrusted him working on my 135i, he treats your car as if its his own. He takes his time, plans and works on your car. I really like his work ethics and demeanor. Best of all his prices are incredible! I mean no shop or buddy will work on your car as cheap as he does. Sometimes what he asks for is so low that I give him an extra $20. He works on all types of cars, Nissan/Infiniti, VW/Audi, Bmw etc. He can install any mod you like from intake to turbo/supercharger kits, he's located in the Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks area. Here is his cell phone number, you may call or text him. Just mention John with the 135i referred you and say john told you about the low prices... I promise you will not be disappointed with his prices. David - (818)9l5-45O4 Last edited by SfValley335i; 02-23-2013 at 07:56 PM..
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11-14-2012, 01:40 PM	#254
KwlAznKid Brigadier General 378 Rep 3,037 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	i'm reaching 60K miles and want a professional to do the check up, i heard this is a pretty basic inspection and nothing major needs to be done but i just would feel safer if a professional did it AT A reasonable price though. any suggestions? i'm in OC __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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11-16-2012, 01:06 AM	#255
Evil E90 Captain 60 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I found a BMW mechanic in Covina. Great place and very professional. It's not far from oldtown Covina. Ed's Independent BMW SERVICE 576 N. Citrus Ave., Unit D Covina, CA. 91723 626 653-0191 __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I've never tried before."
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11-18-2012, 06:57 PM	#256
WhiteGirlF10 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 [0.00]	PRESTIGE AUTOSPORTS 161 N MOUNTAIN AVE UPLAND, CA 91786 909.949.3999 WWW.AUTOKOUTURE.COM WHEELS/TIRES, AUDIO/VIDEO, TINT, SUSPENSION & MORE __________________ 2011 Alpine White F10 on 22" 360 Forged Wheels
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11-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#257
KwlAznKid Brigadier General 378 Rep 3,037 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	i went to precision motors in costa mesa because of this thread, very happy! will definitely go back, thanks for the info guys! __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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12-04-2012, 05:45 PM	#258
quasitime Private First Class 8 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland iTrader: (2)	Anyone know a shop towards the west side of LA that will install an FMIC?
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12-25-2012, 08:23 PM	#259
SimplySTIG Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (13)	I can offer close to wholesale pricing on BMW parts through a dealership here in So-Cal. 562/714 area.
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12-26-2012, 05:06 PM	#260
aj335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	anybody know a place I can get my downpipe installed in the Laguna Hills/Irvine area?
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12-28-2012, 01:48 PM	#261
TTurbo335 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 200 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	I had my downpipes & coilovers installed at Garagerz Automotive in Burbank, Ca. The service writer Robbie Perez helped me out and hooked me up with very fair pricing. I definitely found where I'm taking my car in for the next service.
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12-29-2012, 01:53 AM	#262
freshh Enlisted Member 14 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Matte Black X6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Unique Auto Films 18750 Oxnard St. Unit# 404 Tarzana, Ca 91356 310.795.5838 Clear Bra, Vehicle Wraps, Window Tinting
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01-03-2013, 02:07 AM	#263
quasitime Private First Class 8 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland iTrader: (2)	Any good mechanics on the west side of LA? I'm now looking at a boost leak & starter issue. Who knows, it may be hpfp - and I'm out of warranty now.
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01-04-2013, 06:26 PM	#264
SimplySTIG Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (13)	I run a certain business (wont say because I am not a vendor), but I am contracted with many of the best shops in LA/OC for any sort of mod and would have no problem referring you to them. As you see the cars under my profile name, they work on the best and charge very reasonably (I'm desi, we are bargainers, lol). Hit me up, wraps, bodykits, wheels, etc.. I can hook you up with the shops here. *I do not do services or tune-ups. Strictly mods.
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