Any recommendations for a suspension shop in PA/NJ?

Topshelf1 · 09-02-2009, 04:57 PM

Called 8 different local shops today for quotes on replacing front struts and an alignment for the wife's 325xi. Cheapest quote was $450, and most won't even do the work since I bought the struts myself. Not sure if it's a liability thing or the fact that they won't make money on the parts. Anyway, does anyone have any good shops they can recommend? I see people saying they've had theirs done for around $200. At that price I'm in, at $450 I'll be doing this in the driveway.

Thanks

longodj · 09-02-2009, 06:14 PM

Recently found Corinthian Motorworks in Ramsey, NJ. They have a race center attached and are great people to deal with. They'll do basically anything. They have a reasonable hourly rate. They recently fixed my oil cooler and front sway bar. Tell them Dave Longo sent you

Topshelf1 · 09-02-2009, 08:30 PM

Thanks Dave. Little farther than I was hoping for at 100 miles from me, but I'll give them a call to see what they say. Might be worth the drive.

TSM330i · 09-03-2009, 10:10 AM

I'm not sure where you are in PA, but Bimmerworks in West Chester PA has done all the work on my car. I've supplied most of the parts myself.
http://bimmerworks.com/

They do the work right the first time.

Topshelf1 · 09-03-2009, 11:43 AM

Thanks man. That's not too far, about an hour. I'm in Bucks County, so it's just down the Turnpike really. I'll give them a call today for a quote. Thanks!

FCP Euro · 09-03-2009, 03:36 PM

I don't know of any shops in your area but I am surprised that they are giving you a hard time. People buy parts for there BMW from us all the time and have there local indy install them.

Topshelf1 · 09-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Yeah, most shops around here were instantly telling me they won't touch the car if I bring the parts. I ended up talking to Steve at Bimmerworks for about 15-20 minutes. Super nice guy! I'm gonna get the car in there in a few weeks for a shakedown before replacing anything I think. He's willing to use parts I bring and has a boatload of knowledge on BMW's.

09-02-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
Topshelf1 Private 17 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Coupe/2006 325xiT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Any recommendations for a suspension shop in PA/NJ? Called 8 different local shops today for quotes on replacing front struts and an alignment for the wife's 325xi. Cheapest quote was $450, and most won't even do the work since I bought the struts myself. Not sure if it's a liability thing or the fact that they won't make money on the parts. Anyway, does anyone have any good shops they can recommend? I see people saying they've had theirs done for around $200. At that price I'm in, at $450 I'll be doing this in the driveway. Thanks
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longodj Major 77 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00] 1974 VW Beetle [0.00]	Recently found Corinthian Motorworks in Ramsey, NJ. They have a race center attached and are great people to deal with. They'll do basically anything. They have a reasonable hourly rate. They recently fixed my oil cooler and front sway bar. Tell them Dave Longo sent you __________________ Performance: UUC Sways CDV Mod KW V3 Vorshlag plates Pagid Yellow VK OC Hotchkis Brace STETT IC/CAI Braille B2015 VK Catless DP BMS JB3 M-Tech #1 Mod: AutoX/HPDE HPDE 3 Many Thanks: **********s UUC Motorwerks VK Motorwerks HP Autowerks SOLD
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09-02-2009, 08:30 PM	#3
Topshelf1 Private 17 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Coupe/2006 325xiT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Dave. Little farther than I was hoping for at 100 miles from me, but I'll give them a call to see what they say. Might be worth the drive.
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09-03-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 904 Rep 3,698 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	I'm not sure where you are in PA, but Bimmerworks in West Chester PA has done all the work on my car. I've supplied most of the parts myself. http://bimmerworks.com/ They do the work right the first time. __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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09-03-2009, 11:43 AM	#5
Topshelf1 Private 17 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Coupe/2006 325xiT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks man. That's not too far, about an hour. I'm in Bucks County, so it's just down the Turnpike really. I'll give them a call today for a quote. Thanks!
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09-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	I don't know of any shops in your area but I am surprised that they are giving you a hard time. People buy parts for there BMW from us all the time and have there local indy install them. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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09-03-2009, 05:14 PM	#7
Topshelf1 Private 17 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Coupe/2006 325xiT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, most shops around here were instantly telling me they won't touch the car if I bring the parts. I ended up talking to Steve at Bimmerworks for about 15-20 minutes. Super nice guy! I'm gonna get the car in there in a few weeks for a shakedown before replacing anything I think. He's willing to use parts I bring and has a boatload of knowledge on BMW's.
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