» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | | | | | 06-26-2005, 05:16 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 | San Fran East Bay Shop Recommendations I would like to upgrade my '96 Active with a sport spring/ shock setup. Any recommendations from Bay Area members for garages/shops in this area familiar with BMW suspensions? I'm in the Fremont, CA area. DINAN in Mountain View quoted me about $2,000 so I'm looking around. Also I'm looking for mild lowering springs (1" or so) and sporty type shocks. Goal is enough beef for 16" wheels, crisper cornering, and more fun but with a civil enough ride for daily driving. Any recommendations here also appreciated. A shop near San Jose Airport - Motorspeed West - is highly recommended for general maintenance. Looking for some place closer to Fremont in case it takes more than a day. Thanks, Scott! | | | 07-02-2005, 07:58 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | sorry bro, but i haven't even found a good shop here in the city yet........ if i hear anything, i'll pm ya. | | | 07-02-2005, 04:23 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 | Still Looking Thanks DeadPan. I'm still looking.... | | | 07-05-2005, 06:51 PM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 47 | Hey folks, So I'm in the city and I can recommend two places: Phaedrus at 1641 Jackson St. 415-567-8000. (I've only gotten parts from them, but many of my friends have raved about their service) my real reommendation is H&B 2300 4th St. in Berkeley. 510-549-1515 (They are across the pond, but so very thorough and honest.) Cheers, Brian __________________ '98 ti, open-air roof | | | 07-08-2005, 04:29 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | I've got both the SRS reset light and the RX-5 light for everything, oil change, inspection, air bag....let me know if you guys need resets. It takes less than 2 minutes. | | | 07-08-2005, 07:52 PM | #6 | Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 47 | Def. need the air-bag light reset. Damn seat mat sensor!! --B __________________ '98 ti, open-air roof | | | 07-11-2005, 04:10 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | yeah, i have that problem too it clears the code/light, but the light comes back on since its considered a fixable detectable problem and not merely a resetable fault....worth a try on yours if want. pm me if you want to try it out. i work downtown near SBC park, we could just meet somewhere or.....the city's not that big. | | | 07-11-2005, 07:35 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 | You could try http://www.edgemotorworks.com/ They are in Dublin, if that's no too far. I figure if you are considering Dinan, this can't be much further. __________________ '95 330ti CS w/sr delete, S50USB30, cams, 24# inj, Conforti SW, Euro HFM, Samco Silicone Intake Boot, BBTB, Euro Oil Cooler, JTD CAI Duct, RE DMS exhaust, RE Tranny mounts, CF Valve Cover, LTW flywheel/Kevlar sprung hub clutch, RE SSK, 3.46 Finned LSD (M6) , M3 tranny, Brembos, RE Wheel Studs, SS brake/clutch lines, CF interior, Rear Headrest retrofit, Tilt Steering retrofit, 13.5 lb DynaBatt in rear, LED interior/footwell lights, ZKW HID, Headlight Aim Control, Rear fog light w/cluster indicator, CF 3 Aux gauge pod, BMW Traffic Pro/Alpine MP3-CD Changer, Staggered LTW wheels, '95 M3 steering rack, VIS CF Hood, M3 LTW Strut Bar, TCK SA coilovers, Red LTW Motorsport Seatbelts, OEM Fire Extinguisher, Z8 Starter button, Auto dim rear view mirror w/ Homelink/Compass, PDC, Rear Sun Shade, Euro Gauge Cluster w/oil temp/shift light , Headlight Washers, "Motorsport" Door Handles, CF Grills, French ZKW Fogs, Euro dash bins, Power Lumbar Support is next, Coming e39 M5 interior light, Bimmer Magazine 8/2007 | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Thread Tools | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |