Need NorCal Shop Recommendation for Suspension Install

BimmerPod · 05-14-2009, 01:58 PM

Hello -

Startin' the mods up, and decided to go with the BMW Performance suspension. Can anyone recommend a shop where I can get it installed? (I'd prefer dealer, depending on how much that might run...so if anyone knows a dealer shop that'll do it for a decent price that'd be awesome). Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you

just4kickz · 05-14-2009, 02:48 PM

norcal is big...where specifically are u lookin at?

mach iii in SF is highly recommended by people in the peninsula

down in south bay i'd say sonic MS is a great shop

if your closer to around union city/fremont/milpitas i'd say auto innovations

BimmerPod · 05-14-2009, 03:01 PM

i am in SF - but location doesn't really matter as I'm willing to leave the city for a proper install. Thank you for the suggestions

Does anyone know how much most places charge? Dealer quote was a smidget under $1,000.

Minefield · 05-14-2009, 03:03 PM

$1k for install?

BimmerPod · 05-14-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AiyahPK

$1k for install?

Yes...

I'm purchasing the parts from Tischer, that's the easy part.

grod · 05-14-2009, 03:30 PM

Just grab a buddy and DIY. Not too difficult, but I've used all 3 shops and they do great work. Give each one a call and check out their pricing for the install and alignment after it settles.

just4kickz · 05-14-2009, 03:44 PM

im just quoting out of my ass but i think it would be like 5-600, depending on what peformance suspension your actually getting. includes sways? or just spring-shock.

Joonsup · 05-14-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerPod

Hello -

Startin' the mods up, and decided to go with the BMW Performance suspension. Can anyone recommend a shop where I can get it installed? (I'd prefer dealer, depending on how much that might run...so if anyone knows a dealer shop that'll do it for a decent price that'd be awesome). Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you

MachIII will give you a hell of a lot better price that what you got quoted from the dealer. haha

phattbam · 05-14-2009, 08:23 PM

SonicMS. they'll do alignment for you too.. Hit them up and tell them phattbam sent you.

1045 W. El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA

650.691.9100

XPO186 · 05-15-2009, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phattbam

SonicMS. they'll do alignment for you too.. Hit them up and tell them phattbam sent you.

1045 W. El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA

650.691.9100

+1

Darwin and Andy are good peoples...

Barrett will do a great job on your suspension!

dukevi · 05-15-2009, 01:16 AM

Mach III did mine... 400-500 with alignment

BimmerPod · 05-15-2009, 11:00 AM

Cool guys - thank you very much for the feedback!

I'll definitely check out Mach III and SonicMS. Regardless of where, it'll be a sick day put to good use!

kitw · 05-17-2009, 06:40 PM

I've used Auto Innovations in Milpitas quite a few times, they are really good guys. Ask for Orlando, and tell him that Kit sent you.

pmann · 05-17-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phattbam

SonicMS. they'll do alignment for you too.. Hit them up and tell them phattbam sent you.

1045 W. El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA

650.691.9100

+2....

These guys are the only people that I let touch my car.

Dr.phuOnger? · 05-18-2009, 04:21 PM

what are u installing... we do local garage installs as well

Andy@SonicMS · 05-18-2009, 10:52 PM

Thanks for the recommendations guys, really do appreciate it!

-Andy

pmann · 05-18-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy@SonicMS

Thanks for the recommendations guys, really do appreciate it!

-Andy

Hehehe, still need to write that review!

BMW F22 · 05-19-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kickz

norcal is big...where specifically are u lookin at?

mach iii in SF is highly recommended by people in the peninsula

down in south bay i'd say sonic MS is a great shop

if your closer to around union city/fremont/milpitas i'd say auto innovations

+1 on everything- especially Darwin and the gang at Sonic MS.

E92-Lighting · 05-19-2009, 10:51 AM

sonic ms seems like the one place to go to

Joonsup · 05-19-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmann

+2....

These guys are the only people that I let touch my car.

what about Dinan?

ac328 · 05-19-2009, 10:27 PM

Mach III is the way to go ask for Johnson and tell him that Ronald sent you... They work on all my BMW's and MB's.

BimmerPod · 05-30-2009, 10:52 PM

Well...

I called SonicMS to get a quote a few weeks back. Andy picked up, and after chatting with him for a few minutes, I decided to go with KW v2 coilovers instead of my original plan of doing the BMW performance suspension. Andy was extremely patient in answering all my questions. Went today for the install, and met Darwin, who also took good care of me.

I will post pics in a new thread once I clean the little bastard up. Just wanted to say, if you're in NorCal, check out SonicMS. The guys there do a great job. I, for one, am very happy

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BimmerPod Private First Class 26 Rep 144 Posts Drives: e92 335i, f85 x5m Join Date: May 2009 Location: lost iTrader: (0)	i am in SF - but location doesn't really matter as I'm willing to leave the city for a proper install. Thank you for the suggestions Does anyone know how much most places charge? Dealer quote was a smidget under $1,000.
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just4kickz boku no namae ha... 344 Rep 11,023 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	im just quoting out of my ass but i think it would be like 5-600, depending on what peformance suspension your actually getting. includes sways? or just spring-shock. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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BimmerPod Private First Class 26 Rep 144 Posts Drives: e92 335i, f85 x5m Join Date: May 2009 Location: lost iTrader: (0)	Cool guys - thank you very much for the feedback! I'll definitely check out Mach III and SonicMS. Regardless of where, it'll be a sick day put to good use!
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