San Antonio please help

gizmo335i · 07-08-2011, 09:38 PM

Anyone know a good shop to get coilovers installed? The only thing I found on the web was speedelement but not sure if they do installs..???

INNOVATE_1 · 07-08-2011, 10:45 PM

I get all my work done in Kyle, dont know if thats too far for you but let me know.. My bud Brian at Kyle Automotive is the only one I let touch any of my rides for custom/aftermarket work..

gizmo335i · 07-08-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2V4NOW

I get all my work done in Kyle, dont know if thats too far for you but let me know.. My bud Brian at Kyle Automotive is the only one I let touch any of my rides for custom/aftermarket work..

That's just South of Austin, right? Yeah, I was thinking I might have to drive up there. You think he could do it in a day? I guess the wife and I could do an Austin weekend trip....

How much to do this install do you think?

INNOVATE_1 · 07-08-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gizmo335i

That's just South of Austin, right? Yeah, I was thinking I might have to drive up there. You think he could do it in a day? I guess the wife and I could do an Austin weekend trip....

How much to do this install do you think?

Yup, just south of Austin.. I'll call him tomorrow and ask about price and when he could do it.. I can't speak for him as far as how long it would take but I cant see it taking all day.. If I cant get a hold of him tomorrow, I live in San Antonio as well but work in Austin next week.. I'll be up there on Monday and can stop by if anything..

gizmo335i · 07-09-2011, 12:37 AM

Cool thanx man. I would be ok with a lot of places doing anything other than installing coilovers. That's the one thing that I want someone with experience with it..especially with this car...

INNOVATE_1 · 07-09-2011, 01:13 AM

No prob.. been there, done that.. lol..

Brey335i · 07-09-2011, 02:48 AM

You could always do it yourself. It's really easy

gizmo335i · 07-09-2011, 06:04 AM

Is it really that easy? I was thinking about it...I've never done any suspension components. I have two problems though...I don't think I have all the tools and 2. I work night shift so I would have to do it during the day...probably at the hobby shop..and that ain't happening...I have to sleep.

2V4now....BTW, I don't have the coils yet...so it would probably be week after next before I'd be ready..

I wish I at least had someone to help me do it myself....but I just got here and haven't met anyone that could do it yet...

brett_duenas · 07-10-2011, 12:40 AM

Yeah, coils are super easy. Did my own a couple years back, be sure to get an alignment done immediately afterwards.

INNOVATE_1 · 07-10-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gizmo335i

Is it really that easy? I was thinking about it...I've never done any suspension components. I have two problems though...I don't think I have all the tools and 2. I work night shift so I would have to do it during the day...probably at the hobby shop..and that ain't happening...I have to sleep.

2V4now....BTW, I don't have the coils yet...so it would probably be week after next before I'd be ready..

I wish I at least had someone to help me do it myself....but I just got here and haven't met anyone that could do it yet...

That's cool, I'll let him know on Monday and let you know..

gizmo335i · 07-10-2011, 12:58 AM

I might be ordering tomorrow...don't know if the vendor will respond this weekend...

Loner...you live in San Anton? Maybe you could give me a rundown on what I would need? Even though I assume there's a DIY on here. Guess I could go look at that.

I've read so many nightmares on this where shops didn't tighten something right/etc...that's on reason I don't know if I want to do it myself....among others...finding the time is the big one..

brett_duenas · 07-11-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gizmo335i

I might be ordering tomorrow...don't know if the vendor will respond this weekend...

Loner...you live in San Anton? Maybe you could give me a rundown on what I would need? Even though I assume there's a DIY on here. Guess I could go look at that.

I've read so many nightmares on this where shops didn't tighten something right/etc...that's on reason I don't know if I want to do it myself....among others...finding the time is the big one..

Nah, I live in the Fort Hood area... I'm deployed anyways. Wish I could help!

Basic tools and a six pack!

INNOVATE_1 · 07-13-2011, 11:32 PM

Called Brian on Monday, he called me back today but I was at work.. I'll call him back tomorrow and get some numbers for you..

gizmo335i · 07-14-2011, 12:59 AM

My new coils shipped out yesterday...so I will have them maybe by Friday or early next week at the latest. If you can get an appointment and a quote I would greatly appreciate it.

Things I would like you to find out for me if you don't mind...

I am supposed to get the coils in on the 20th. So if you can ask them if they can get me in on the 21st or 22nd or 25th? That's Thurs, Fri and Monday respectively. If they're open on the weekend, then the 23rd would be ok too. I will just have to take leave and come up there and stay in a hotel all day or something.

Can they do it on a Saturday?

Will they do an allignment for me after?

Do they do fender rolling? I'd love to get mine done....

gizmo335i · 07-16-2011, 04:36 AM

Hey 2V4NOW, I called yesterday and they told me to talk to Brian. Should I go ahead and E-mail him or shoud I wait for you?

If you do talk to him, can you ask what he'll charge me to put these coilovers on?

135i · 07-16-2011, 10:43 AM

Gizmo track Wednesday?

gizmo335i · 07-16-2011, 06:15 PM

Yeah maybe....I'd at least like to come out and see...I have to work but I could leave for a little bit..

135i · 07-16-2011, 10:37 PM

2 other 335is are coming out. 1 Procede, 1 JB4 and myself Cobb.

You should come out its a blast!

gizmo335i · 07-17-2011, 02:08 AM

I'm gonna try to at least stop by. I just finished putting my JB4 in a couple minutes ago. Got it back after sending in my JB3....

This track is on I-10, right? Which side heading East? And about how far from the 1604 Exit?

Naptime · 07-17-2011, 09:00 AM

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2 other 335is are coming out. 1 Procede, 1 JB4 and myself Cobb.

You should come out its a blast!

Is Brey going to make it out?

135i · 07-17-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Naptime

Is Brey going to make it out?

As far as I know. It'll be a great comparison

Naptime · 07-17-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 135i

As far as I know. It'll be a great comparison

I'm definately going to take out my back seat for this party. I'm thinking about taking out my passenger seat too.

I'm going to scour the earth Monday for the right sparkplug socket so I can change my plugs. I bet that I'll pick up some ponies by switching out my 60k mile stockers.

Weight reduction, new plugs and race gas = keeping up with FBO cars

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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	Is it really that easy? I was thinking about it...I've never done any suspension components. I have two problems though...I don't think I have all the tools and 2. I work night shift so I would have to do it during the day...probably at the hobby shop..and that ain't happening...I have to sleep. 2V4now....BTW, I don't have the coils yet...so it would probably be week after next before I'd be ready.. I wish I at least had someone to help me do it myself....but I just got here and haven't met anyone that could do it yet... __________________ In the process of restoring an 07 335i
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	I might be ordering tomorrow...don't know if the vendor will respond this weekend... Loner...you live in San Anton? Maybe you could give me a rundown on what I would need? Even though I assume there's a DIY on here. Guess I could go look at that. I've read so many nightmares on this where shops didn't tighten something right/etc...that's on reason I don't know if I want to do it myself....among others...finding the time is the big one.. __________________ In the process of restoring an 07 335i
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	My new coils shipped out yesterday...so I will have them maybe by Friday or early next week at the latest. If you can get an appointment and a quote I would greatly appreciate it. Things I would like you to find out for me if you don't mind... I am supposed to get the coils in on the 20th. So if you can ask them if they can get me in on the 21st or 22nd or 25th? That's Thurs, Fri and Monday respectively. If they're open on the weekend, then the 23rd would be ok too. I will just have to take leave and come up there and stay in a hotel all day or something. Can they do it on a Saturday? Will they do an allignment for me after? Do they do fender rolling? I'd love to get mine done.... __________________ In the process of restoring an 07 335i Last edited by gizmo335i; 07-14-2011 at 03:31 AM..
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	Hey 2V4NOW, I called yesterday and they told me to talk to Brian. Should I go ahead and E-mail him or shoud I wait for you? If you do talk to him, can you ask what he'll charge me to put these coilovers on? __________________ In the process of restoring an 07 335i
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gizmo335i Colonel 163 Rep 2,979 Posts Drives: 07 SBM E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (51) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [9.42]	I'm gonna try to at least stop by. I just finished putting my JB4 in a couple minutes ago. Got it back after sending in my JB3.... This track is on I-10, right? Which side heading East? And about how far from the 1604 Exit? __________________ In the process of restoring an 07 335i
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