Where to go in Sydney for 135i tune advice/work?

ozzie135i · 09-06-2011, 12:10 AM

Where can I go in Sydney to get help with my procede v5 and 135i in general?

I know Melbourne has SouthernBM but where can we go in Sydney?

I want to check that all is going ok with my car. And if there is anything that is causing loss of performance. Or any issues I'm unaware of because I've not been or driven another tuned 135i?

Also if you know hourly rates or whatever that would be good to.

Gumball · 09-06-2011, 01:02 AM

Advan Performance in Auburn

JD75 · 09-06-2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzie135i

Where can I go in Sydney to get help with my procede v5 and 135i in general?

I know Melbourne has SouthernBM but where can we go in Sydney?

I want to check that all is going ok with my car. And if there is anything that is causing loss of performance. Or any issues I'm unaware of because I've not been or driven another tuned 135i?

Also if you know hourly rates or whatever that would be good to.

Ummm, perhaps you should check out my thread.

IIRC Advan Performance in Auburn comes to mind.

Seriously though, you will not find a workshop in Sydney, dare I say Australia that has more experience with the tuning of 135i's or any N54/N55 for that matter.

Their hourly rate is $120 inclusive of GST.

If you have any other questions feel free to PM.

Cheers,

JD.

Hawkeye 135i · 09-06-2011, 01:38 AM

+3 on Advan

Jeef Beef · 09-06-2011, 02:23 AM

Advan

1q2w3e4r · 09-06-2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

+1 on Advan have a good rep...mine goes in next week for a LSD

That seems like one of the best mod's for these things when you power up them.

It's funny, the aftermarket for BMW's have come along way in the last 3-4 years. Previously you had to get everything out of the US (if you could find it which you couldn't in 2005). Then if you could find it, it would cost a fortune. I remember when a R&P set for an M3 was like $1500.

Peter at Advan will more than look after you, the added bonus is you can have it run up on the dyno and get a baseline compared to some other 135s who have run on the same one.

woosh · 09-06-2011, 03:53 AM

I'm going to go against the grain and recommend...

Mt Druitt Train Station Parking Lot.

MrBlonde · 09-06-2011, 04:37 AM

Advan Performance .. ask for the owner Peter and have a chat about what you want to do.
Call 9648 3366

ozzie135i · 09-07-2011, 03:24 AM

Advan is getting a good rap from everyone. JD75 sure has enjoyed advan. I read your thread JD75.

JD75 · 09-07-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ozzie135i

Advan is getting a good rap from everyone. JD75 sure has enjoyed advan. I read your thread JD75.

Cool,

I hope you found the read to be informative.

If you hook up with Advan Performance, I am very confident you will not be disappointed.

With regards your tuning and installation needs, they can look after anything from the very mild to the totally wild.

Cheers,

JD.

MrBlonde · 09-19-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Actually having huge hassles with Advan and fitment of a Quaife LSD. They have had my car for 7 working days and counting... I have just been fed a stream of bullshit as to the progress...NOT IMPRESSED!

Ian talk to Peter and tell him how you feel.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 09-19-2011, 10:27 PM

For LSDs it's hard to go past ALS in Rydalmere as they have extensive knowledge of BMW drivetrains/driveshafts/differentials etc.

ALS is also recommended by SouthernBM as a place to get LSDs installed.

Kiwi Peter · 09-20-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Actually having huge hassles with Advan and fitment of a Quaife LSD. They have had my car for 7 working days and counting... I have just been fed a stream of bullshit as to the progress...NOT IMPRESSED!

Hi there Ian
Well what can i say you are correct i feed you the same shit that i am feed from Award Diffs, You rang today sorry i was on the dyno tuning another custmors car, my staff have strict instructions not to disurb me just take a message or sort it out.
this arfternoon i have my daughters year 12 graduation sorry but this has priority over any work shop repair,
I am some what suprised that you are posting all this when your car is sitting on a hoist IN MY WORKSHOP with no differential installed.

I can understand your frustration, you must understand mine also. We are doing the best we can do.
regards Peter

dh58 · 09-20-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Peter, just venting my frustration at the whole process as I have been stuck without a car for 9 days (probably 11 by the end of it all). Initially was led to believe this would be a 5 day process max!

Ianf2002 I feel for you man but honestly, shit happens.

woosh · 09-20-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dh58

Ianf2002 I feel for you man but honestly, shit happens.

+1

And I'm sure Peter will look after you in the end due to the longer install time.

///M-pressed · 09-20-2011, 01:43 AM

Anyone ever used Evolve Technik? I was checking their write-up in the latest issue of the Motor magazine.

1q2w3e4r · 09-20-2011, 02:56 AM

They are Melbourne based, Kenny used Fitzgerald Racing Services when he had his 911 so he could probably comment.

minijet · 09-20-2011, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Actually having huge hassles with Advan and fitment of a Quaife LSD. They have had my car for 7 working days and counting... I have just been fed a stream of bullshit as to the progress...NOT IMPRESSED!

Mate why dont you go to the guy that quaife aus (Southern BM) recommend? its ALS performance...

Got my Quaife fitted in less than a day for <$400...

Not saying that Advan is bad. not at all just that ALS are actually very experienced with Quaife's.

MrBlonde · 09-20-2011, 03:49 AM

Ian if you are not happy with Advan you can alway have the car flatbedded to another workshop and just pay Advan what you owe them to date.

You're never tied down to any workshop.

minijet · 09-20-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Mine is a 6MT, so complicated install. Advan have assured me that they are doing all they can so will try to be patient. Plus my car aint going anywhere without a diff

Yes i acknowledge that. but ALS has all the machining equipment to do a manual LSD install too. Anyways its done now.

1q2w3e4r · 09-20-2011, 04:32 AM

Ian's been around the BMW scene for a number of years, he'd have heard of ALS and the work they do. As he would have all the usual Sydney BMW performance shops

minijet · 09-20-2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Ian's been around the BMW scene for a number of years, he'd have heard of ALS and the work they do. As he would have all the usual Sydney BMW performance shops

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