Local tune shops bay area

flea333 · 06-09-2014, 07:10 PM

I was contemplating a BPM tune until my buddy advised I look into local tune shops. His reasoning was differences in gas/air in the region, not blowing up engines, and being able to go to the shop in case of issues rather than wait for email.

I actually live very close to Dinan shop, but I haven't heard anybody even talk about them on the forum.

I have a fully stock car right now, just looking for the easiest non-invasive change to maximize the engine capabilities for every day driving.

Recommendations?

flea333 · 06-09-2014, 07:20 PM

OK, I found this thread ...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885903

Boo-E · 06-09-2014, 11:51 PM

I've been a big fan of Dinan. I've had them in one capacity or another on all my BMW's.

dagolfpro · 06-10-2014, 12:28 AM

Dinan, Alekshop in Fremont, and P-Tech in their new Dublin location (just moved from Pleasanton, don't know if they're taking new jobs yet). These are probably your best choices for your car. I wouldn't go to SonicMS anymore. They've changed owners a few times over the past 12 months. Not the same anymore.

flea333 · 06-10-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo-E

I've been a big fan of Dinan. I've had them in one capacity or another on all my BMW's.

So you don't need the ESS tune with your ESS SC? I think I'm going to SC with ESS eventually so I'm wondering if I should just use them for the ECU tune.

sales@ESSTuning · 06-11-2014, 09:45 AM

Alekshop in Fremont is an authorized ESS dealer.

flea333 · 06-11-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Roman@ESS

Alekshop in Fremont is an authorized ESS dealer.

I'm going to check him out.

regular guy · 06-12-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by flea333

I'm going to check him out.

Alekshop in Fremont is a great local shop. He just had an open house on Saturday and it sounds like you missed it. I live a mile from Dinan in Morgan Hill and I use them for machine shop services on various engine builds. Top notch machine shop.

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flea333 Lieutenant 76 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 ZCP, LMB, DCT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	Local tune shops bay area I was contemplating a BPM tune until my buddy advised I look into local tune shops. His reasoning was differences in gas/air in the region, not blowing up engines, and being able to go to the shop in case of issues rather than wait for email. I actually live very close to Dinan shop, but I haven't heard anybody even talk about them on the forum. I have a fully stock car right now, just looking for the easiest non-invasive change to maximize the engine capabilities for every day driving. Recommendations? __________________ 2013 M3 LMB, DCT, ZCP, Premium, EPS, Bamboo Beige, Apps, sunroof
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flea333 Lieutenant 76 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 ZCP, LMB, DCT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	OK, I found this thread ... http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885903 __________________ 2013 M3 LMB, DCT, ZCP, Premium, EPS, Bamboo Beige, Apps, sunroof
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Boo-E Lieutenant Colonel 134 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP DCT AW Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I've been a big fan of Dinan. I've had them in one capacity or another on all my BMW's. __________________ 2011.75 E90 ZCP DCT AW OEM CF splitters, mirror, and spoiler. Feeling so stock right about now.
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dagolfpro Colonel 248 Rep 2,271 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (9)	Dinan, Alekshop in Fremont, and P-Tech in their new Dublin location (just moved from Pleasanton, don't know if they're taking new jobs yet). These are probably your best choices for your car. I wouldn't go to SonicMS anymore. They've changed owners a few times over the past 12 months. Not the same anymore. __________________ 2011.75 E90 AW \| DCT \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| Prem Sound \| Moonroof \| BMW Apps \| Mods List: Evolve Exhaust \| M Perf Steering Wheel \| Tint \| Lux \| Hardwired V1 \| KW V3 \| Volshlag CP \| Brembo BBK \| BBS FI \| Yokohama AD08 R\| Schroth 4 Point Harness \| Challenge GT Diffuser \| OEM GTS Wing\| GTS Lip\| I lied earlier, I wasn't done with mod, but I swear, I'm done now, no more mods...
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06-11-2014, 09:45 AM	#6
sales@ESSTuning 391 Rep 3,149 Posts Drives: ESS M3 / M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (6)	Alekshop in Fremont is an authorized ESS dealer.
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