NorCal Bay Area E90 Owners...Shops?

HRC · 01-27-2006, 03:13 PM

I'm looking for install shops for my e90 here in the Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley area. I want to get my springs installed. Not interested in driving to the Southbay or San Francisco. I would like the shop to align the car also. Any ideas??

TIA!
Danny

kt157 · 01-27-2006, 04:31 PM

motorsports technique in hayward.
i haven't been there in a while though...
i also dont know if they work on bmws

HRC · 01-27-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kt157

motorsports technique in hayward.
i haven't been there in a while though...
i also dont know if they work on bmws

Yea, I used to take my Hondas there for Jack to work on. Dynospot racing is a place I like alot, it's just they are far away in San Jose. Thanks though!

Danny

shragon · 01-30-2006, 02:08 AM

edge motorworks in dublin.

www.edgemotorworks.com

HRC · 01-30-2006, 02:18 AM

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edge motorworks in dublin.

www.edgemotorworks.com

Thanks Rob!! This look great, as they are pretty close to my home!Any personal experience with them? I hope they get alignments soon!

Danny

shragon · 01-30-2006, 06:35 PM

i had them do some stuff in the past, before they even opened up the shop. the owners, erik and gordon, are great guys. they show up at the meets every once in a while too. they're both bmw track guys, so they're true enthusiasts.

HRC · 02-01-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shragon

i had them do some stuff in the past, before they even opened up the shop. the owners, erik and gordon, are great guys. they show up at the meets every once in a while too. they're both bmw track guys, so they're true enthusiasts.

Hey Rob,

I emailed them to ask about labor rates and Erik priced install of the H&R's at $400.00, another $50.00 to swap the dampers out at the same time. (I wonder why it would be extra since the damper is already out anyways) They want another $175.00 to install the rogue SSk. Too bad, I wanted to bring my car there! Thanks for your help though!

Danny

shragon · 02-01-2006, 02:20 PM

yea, that seems a lil pricey. i think it may be due to them using shop rates more in tune to indy bmw service centers.

i got my suspension installed on my old e34 at auto innovations in milpitas for $250. similar rate when my friends brought an e36 m3 and a4 there. i think when the time comes, i'll probably go back there.

HRC · 02-01-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by shragon

yea, that seems a lil pricey. i think it may be due to them using shop rates more in tune to indy bmw service centers.

i got my suspension installed on my old e34 at auto innovations in milpitas for $250. similar rate when my friends brought an e36 m3 and a4 there. i think when the time comes, i'll probably go back there.

yea...me too. :mad: I really wanted to find someplace local and really hate driving on 80, too may big rigs and rocks...

Danny

hsiaochinsan · 02-01-2006, 09:32 PM

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yea...me too. :mad: I really wanted to find someplace local and really hate driving on 80, too may big rigs and rocks...

Danny

Haha, Danny. You should get clear bra man.

kt157 · 02-01-2006, 09:43 PM

what setup are you going to run?

HRC · 02-02-2006, 12:46 PM

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what setup are you going to run?

I'm just going with a set of H&R's. I was debating on getting a set of Bilsteins, but I'm hoping that the ZSP dampers will handle the extra .7f and .6r drop with little or no problems. If I had non ZSP, I would have purchased a complete set for sure.

What about you?

Danny

kt157 · 02-02-2006, 01:25 PM

im not sure yet, but im thinking of getting some h&r w/ konis or blistien shocks. or maybe the blistien spring/ shock combo. i'll hopefully know in a couple weeks after chinese new years and when some checks come in.

HRC · 02-02-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kt157

im not sure yet, but im thinking of getting some h&r w/ konis or blistien shocks. or maybe the blistien spring/ shock combo. i'll hopefully know in a couple weeks after chinese new years and when some checks come in.

Hahaha! Man I remember the days when I could count of CNY red envelopes (cash)!! Now that I'm a married man, I have to give 'em out now!!!

Danny

shragon · 02-02-2006, 07:11 PM

^ hahaha.

imho, the shocks from the sport package should be able to handle the additional drop from h&r sports as it is not all that much.

kt157 · 02-02-2006, 08:07 PM

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Hahaha! Man I remember the days when I could count of CNY red envelopes (cash)!! Now that I'm a married man, I have to give 'em out now!!!

Danny

i will glady accept any red envelopes that is given to me

Enroutte · 02-03-2006, 10:43 AM

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i will glady accept any red envelopes that is given to me

haha me too! i LOVEE new years. when i was younger.. winter was alwayss my favorite because christmas was in december..my bithday was in january.. and new years usually falls in the beg. of februrary. like my 3 favorite months because i'd have presents and money all over the place

kt157 · 02-03-2006, 11:55 AM

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haha me too! i LOVEE new years. when i was younger.. winter was alwayss my favorite because christmas was in december..my bithday was in january.. and new years usually falls in the beg. of februrary. like my 3 favorite months because i'd have presents and money all over the place

you look hot in your new avatar

HRC · 02-03-2006, 12:16 PM

Time for a COLD shower for you!! LOL!!

Back to suspensions!

Danny

kt157 · 02-03-2006, 05:32 PM

HRC = honda racing corp? or does it mean something else

HRC · 02-03-2006, 06:27 PM

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HRC = honda racing corp? or does it mean something else

Hahaha!! You got it!! I used to ride alot and Honda's were the only sport bikes I purchased.

Here's a thread I started re screen names.

Danny

E90RWC · 02-05-2006, 01:25 AM

Eff all the other places!

I know you don't want to go to the Southbay. If you do check this out.

CarLab in Santa Clara.
www.carlabms.com

SF Krew takes all their cars there.
www.sf-krew.com

Speak with Darwin. He is a master.

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kt157 Captain 18 Rep 926 Posts Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA iTrader: (1)	motorsports technique in hayward. i haven't been there in a while though... i also dont know if they work on bmws
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shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	edge motorworks in dublin. www.edgemotorworks.com __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i had them do some stuff in the past, before they even opened up the shop. the owners, erik and gordon, are great guys. they show up at the meets every once in a while too. they're both bmw track guys, so they're true enthusiasts. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	yea, that seems a lil pricey. i think it may be due to them using shop rates more in tune to indy bmw service centers. i got my suspension installed on my old e34 at auto innovations in milpitas for $250. similar rate when my friends brought an e36 m3 and a4 there. i think when the time comes, i'll probably go back there. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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kt157 Captain 18 Rep 926 Posts Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA iTrader: (1)	what setup are you going to run?
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kt157 Captain 18 Rep 926 Posts Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA iTrader: (1)	im not sure yet, but im thinking of getting some h&r w/ konis or blistien shocks. or maybe the blistien spring/ shock combo. i'll hopefully know in a couple weeks after chinese new years and when some checks come in.
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shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	^ hahaha. imho, the shocks from the sport package should be able to handle the additional drop from h&r sports as it is not all that much. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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HRC MAUI BUILT 516 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Time for a COLD shower for you!! LOL!! Back to suspensions! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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E90RWC What you know about the twins? 21 Rep 989 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Eff all the other places! I know you don't want to go to the Southbay. If you do check this out. CarLab in Santa Clara. www.carlabms.com SF Krew takes all their cars there. www.sf-krew.com Speak with Darwin. He is a master.
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