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Dave W. · 10-21-2014, 08:09 PM

How about fender rolling and minor dent repair in the Hayward area? Anyone know of a good place?

BMW-SRT · 10-24-2014, 01:17 PM

Any of you have a shop work on your wastegate rattle issue? mine rattles really loud on deceleration. I just ran across this thread where a shop in NY installed a "C" clip on the wastegate rod and that fixed it.
Any recommendations on what shop in the bay you guys would take your car too to do this?
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=541370&page=2

I just moved here, and the rattle got 100x worse on the drive here...

Dave W. · 10-24-2014, 03:52 PM

Welcome to the area, BMW-SSRT. There's always supposed to be a C-clip there. Hopefully yours didn't fall off since they're hard to install, it's nearly impossible to install the C-clip on the front turbo without removing the turbo. Also, the wastegates tend to loosen up on high mileage cars, so adjusting the rod by 2 turns seems to help rattle and improve spoolup.

BMW-SRT · 10-24-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave W.

Welcome to the area, BMW-SSRT. There's always supposed to be a C-clip there. Hopefully yours didn't fall off since they're hard to install, it's nearly impossible to install the C-clip on the front turbo without removing the turbo. Also, the wastegates tend to loosen up on high mileage cars, so adjusting the rod by 2 turns seems to help rattle and improve spoolup.

I've tightened the rod on the "top" wastegate in the past which did fix the rattle issue, this time it didn't, im guessing its the "bottom" wastegate this time around, im just tired of working on it would rather a shop check both the C clip and rod and fix it for me.
Any shops on the list you would recommend me going to?

Dave W. · 10-25-2014, 03:07 PM

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I've tightened the rod on the "top" wastegate in the past which did fix the rattle issue, this time it didn't, im guessing its the "bottom" wastegate this time around, im just tired of working on it would rather a shop check both the C clip and rod and fix it for me.
Any shops on the list you would recommend me going to?

Are you still covered under warranty? Sometimes the turbos are covered under warranty due to 'wastegate rattle'. Tightening the wastegate doesn't completely fix the wastegate, it just compensates for wear. The problem is the wastegate pivot wears out and the metal wears away. Talk to the guys at FFtec Motorsports, they have experience in this area.

BMW-SRT · 10-27-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave W.

Are you still covered under warranty? Sometimes the turbos are covered under warranty due to 'wastegate rattle'. Tightening the wastegate doesn't completely fix the wastegate, it just compensates for wear. The problem is the wastegate pivot wears out and the metal wears away. Talk to the guys at FFtec Motorsports, they have experience in this area.

Its out of warranty now, i had actually taken it to the dealer back when the car only had 40k miles on it and the dealer refused to work on it, he said my DPs were causing the issue. Thanks I'll give FFtec Motorsports a call.

BMW-SRT · 10-28-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave W.

Are you still covered under warranty? Sometimes the turbos are covered under warranty due to 'wastegate rattle'. Tightening the wastegate doesn't completely fix the wastegate, it just compensates for wear. The problem is the wastegate pivot wears out and the metal wears away. Talk to the guys at FFtec Motorsports, they have experience in this area.

Well steep pricing, $200 for a 2hour visual inspection\diagnostic, +$ any testing and or adjustments they might need to do. Ill have to call around…

lafuerza · 10-28-2014, 06:09 PM

Need a shop to install Wavetrac or Quaife on a 2007 335i with bolted diff. Preferably near San Francisco and with experience doing it, not just a pumpkin swap.

s!ke · 10-30-2014, 05:31 PM

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but FOR SURE

http://www.yelp.com/biz/fast-lane-eu...q=bmw+mechanic" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.yelp.com/...w+mechanic</a>

Fast Lane
350 Kiely Blvd
Ste F2
San Jose, CA 95129
West San Jose
Phone number (408) 985-1000

Mason (the owner) is the man. He also used to be the shop foreman at BMW mountain view. So he knows his shit.

Route 16 · 11-08-2014, 02:55 AM

anyone know a shop that can reupholster race seats or anything interior

bmwarg · 01-15-2015, 03:07 AM

Can someone give me a few shops near San Francisco that does the majority of work on BMWs and routinely does the following on BMWs:

1. brake rotors, pads, and lines.

2. water pump replacement

3. downpipe installation

4. regular maintenance (e.g. coolant flush)

I'm sick of unreliable mechanics that make you wonder whether they know what they are doing. I also don't like seeing reviews of shops that seem to cheat customers. :-/

I've seen Phaedrus BMW listed and it got good reviews, but are they the best ones to have these type of work done? I think they are also kinda expensive (even more than the dealership).

silver07335i · 02-09-2015, 05:59 AM

Any reputable shop in San Francisco that can and have experience installing headlight ballast and headlight bulbs on a e90 BMW 335i? I tried calling a few shops, but they are overpriced, don't want to use parts I bought, or don't know what they're doing. Already called Bay Motor Works and Phaedrus BMW...don't recommend them. Stay far away from Bay Motor Works! Metric Motors is a no go. I might go to Euro Motorcars. Hopefully some members can give me some good recommendations.

JDane07 · 02-09-2015, 12:15 PM

AJ's auto repair in Napa has a Mustang Dyno.
And Independent Euro is just a great shop with great guys (also in Napa).

iturbo_bmw · 02-09-2015, 08:40 PM

any body know any good audio shops in the south bay area? need to upgrade my hifi system..

LSx · 02-12-2015, 12:03 AM

RPM Engines & Machine in the north bay for engine and dyno work - contact me and I'll make sure you're taken care of.

I_Drive_E90 · 02-14-2015, 10:18 AM

Car won't start. Any shop in or around Elk Grove/sac? Only one I know of is niello (Elk Grove dealership). Thanks in advance.

Route 16 · 02-14-2015, 10:41 AM

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Car won't start. Any shop in or around Elk Grove/sac? Only one I know of is niello (Elk Grove dealership). Thanks in advance.

CA tuned in sac, they'll help you out.

I_Drive_E90 · 02-15-2015, 11:26 AM

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CA tuned in sac, they'll help you out.

Thanks. I'll check them out

yamayama · 02-21-2015, 10:04 PM

Is Revolution in vallejo still a good place to go to? I've read they recently changed management. Trying to get my aero lip and reflectors painted

dakarwu · 04-20-2015, 06:04 PM

Anyone know a good shop open on saturday to get a PPI in or near Berkeley?

SAADTHESAV · 05-02-2015, 03:27 PM

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I had my M359's painted at a shop in alameda, you guys recommend a good place I can have my tires mounted that won't scratch the rims tomorrow Saturday?

if you want cheap, go to pedro's tires in fremont

he'll mount them for around $25 each if i remember correctly

BMW-SRT · 05-02-2015, 10:37 PM

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if you want cheap, go to pedro's tires in fremont

he'll mount them for around $25 each if i remember correctly

Ended up going to Motorsport Techniques*in Hayward, $30 a tire. Mount/ballance and install $125. Good, fast, and cheap place.

10-21-2014, 08:09 PM	#375
Dave W. Lieutenant 5 Rep 538 Posts Drives: Porsche 951, 1992 Eagle Talon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	How about fender rolling and minor dent repair in the Hayward area? Anyone know of a good place?
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10-24-2014, 01:17 PM	#376
BMW-SRT First Lieutenant 177 Rep 346 Posts Drives: C63sAMG, GLC63sAMG, x5m, 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cen-Cal iTrader: (0)	Any of you have a shop work on your wastegate rattle issue? mine rattles really loud on deceleration. I just ran across this thread where a shop in NY installed a "C" clip on the wastegate rod and that fixed it. Any recommendations on what shop in the bay you guys would take your car too to do this? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=541370&page=2 I just moved here, and the rattle got 100x worse on the drive here...
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10-24-2014, 03:52 PM	#377
Dave W. Lieutenant 5 Rep 538 Posts Drives: Porsche 951, 1992 Eagle Talon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the area, BMW-SSRT. There's always supposed to be a C-clip there. Hopefully yours didn't fall off since they're hard to install, it's nearly impossible to install the C-clip on the front turbo without removing the turbo. Also, the wastegates tend to loosen up on high mileage cars, so adjusting the rod by 2 turns seems to help rattle and improve spoolup.
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10-28-2014, 06:09 PM	#382
lafuerza Private First Class 14 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Wavetrac/ Quaife Bolted LSD Install Shops near San Francisco??? Need a shop to install Wavetrac or Quaife on a 2007 335i with bolted diff. Preferably near San Francisco and with experience doing it, not just a pumpkin swap.
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10-30-2014, 05:31 PM	#383
s!ke Captain 45 Rep 802 Posts Drives: e92 335 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 1991 Toyota Supra T ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but FOR SURE http://www.yelp.com/biz/fast-lane-eu...q=bmw+mechanic" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.yelp.com/...w+mechanic</a> Fast Lane 350 Kiely Blvd Ste F2 San Jose, CA 95129 West San Jose Phone number (408) 985-1000 Mason (the owner) is the man. He also used to be the shop foreman at BMW mountain view. So he knows his shit. __________________ /// 2008 e92 335i 6sp JB/CR \| COBB AP \| AR DP's \| AFE DCI \| FMIC \| BMS Cowl Filters \| Stett CP \| Forge DV's \| Sig photo by jMeas!
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11-08-2014, 02:55 AM	#384
Route 16 I got lei'd 861 Rep 7,606 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dark Side of the Moon iTrader: (62)	anyone know a shop that can reupholster race seats or anything interior
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01-15-2015, 03:07 AM	#385
bmwarg Lieutenant 71 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i, 2012 E70 50i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Can someone give me a few shops near San Francisco that does the majority of work on BMWs and routinely does the following on BMWs: 1. brake rotors, pads, and lines. 2. water pump replacement 3. downpipe installation 4. regular maintenance (e.g. coolant flush) I'm sick of unreliable mechanics that make you wonder whether they know what they are doing. I also don't like seeing reviews of shops that seem to cheat customers. :-/ I've seen Phaedrus BMW listed and it got good reviews, but are they the best ones to have these type of work done? I think they are also kinda expensive (even more than the dealership). __________________ 2008 E90 335i: JB4 G5 ISO \| BMS Pump Gas Backend Flash \| ER Charge Pipe \| n54Tuning DPs \| ETS FMIC
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02-09-2015, 05:59 AM	#386
silver07335i Captain 25 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 335i titanium silver metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	Any reputable shop in San Francisco that can and have experience installing headlight ballast and headlight bulbs on a e90 BMW 335i? I tried calling a few shops, but they are overpriced, don't want to use parts I bought, or don't know what they're doing. Already called Bay Motor Works and Phaedrus BMW...don't recommend them. Stay far away from Bay Motor Works! Metric Motors is a no go. I might go to Euro Motorcars. Hopefully some members can give me some good recommendations. __________________ Car: 2007 e90 335i 6MT - sports, premium, cold weather, light, and smoker's package. Performance Mods: Cobb AP v3, ETS 7" FMIC, Injen DCI, Michelin PSS, CDV delete, rear spoiler, BMW PE w/ Magnaflow tips, PTF pro-tune, VRSF downpipes, ER chargepipe w/ Tial Q, APEX 18" EC-7 wheels, MP outlet/ inlet, MMP Stg. 3 turbos. Other mods: BMW cargo liner, 20% window tint, BMW alarm system, Weathertech floorliner, Lux E90 V6 bulbs, Philips X-treme Vision H7 bulbs, Blackvue DR650GW-2CH.
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02-09-2015, 12:15 PM	#387
JDane07 Lieutenant Colonel 143 Rep 1,720 Posts Drives: 330i (sold), MK7 GTI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Napa, CA iTrader: (3)	AJ's auto repair in Napa has a Mustang Dyno. And Independent Euro is just a great shop with great guys (also in Napa).
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02-09-2015, 08:40 PM	#388
iturbo_bmw Major 87 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 335i, 530i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	any body know any good audio shops in the south bay area? need to upgrade my hifi system..
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02-12-2015, 12:03 AM	#389
LSx Private First Class 5 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Mineral White Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sonoma County, CA iTrader: (1)	RPM Engines & Machine in the north bay for engine and dyno work - contact me and I'll make sure you're taken care of.
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02-14-2015, 10:18 AM	#390
I_Drive_E90 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Elk Grove iTrader: (0)	Car won't start. Any shop in or around Elk Grove/sac? Only one I know of is niello (Elk Grove dealership). Thanks in advance.
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02-21-2015, 10:04 PM	#393
yamayama New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 08 335i e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Is Revolution in vallejo still a good place to go to? I've read they recently changed management. Trying to get my aero lip and reflectors painted
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04-20-2015, 06:04 PM	#394
dakarwu Private First Class 49 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Dakar Yellow E92 M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Anyone know a good shop open on saturday to get a PPI in or near Berkeley?
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