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      11-18-2011, 07:58 PM   #1
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Suspension shop recommendations So. Cal?

Looking for the exceptional shop in So. Cal to install Dinan springs, koni adjustable shocks/struts, M3 front control arm kit and M3 front sway bar. Please respond with specific experience please. Thanks!
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      11-18-2011, 08:05 PM   #2
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Looking for the exceptional shop in So. Cal to install Dinan springs, koni adjustable shocks/struts, M3 front control arm kit and M3 front sway bar. Please respond with specific experience please. Thanks!
How far are you willing to drive?

HP Autowerks is in Santa Barbara and they are hands down the best suspension shop to use for the 1 series & 3 series. They pioneered the M3 suspension on our cars as well as having a huge knowledge about koni's. Ask for Harold and say Philip with the 135i sent you.

http://hpautowerks.com/

But if they are out of your reach then I also recommend BavarianX. They actually have an employee that owns a 1 series so they are extremely knowledgeable as well. Ask for Lawrence and say Philip with the 135i sent you.

http://www.bavarianx.com/aboutus.asp
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Looking for the exceptional shop in So. Cal to install Dinan springs, koni adjustable shocks/struts, M3 front control arm kit and M3 front sway bar. Please respond with specific experience please. Thanks!
We've got you covered, we've located in Anaheim.

PM me directly if you should have any specific questions.
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Looking for the exceptional shop in So. Cal to install Dinan springs, koni adjustable shocks/struts, M3 front control arm kit and M3 front sway bar. Please respond with specific experience please. Thanks!
SB is not a bad drive if you are looking for a shop who eats and sleeps around these late model BMW's.

We were the first to R&D the M3 bits for the 335i and later the 135i, and knows these cars well and we have all parts in stock with the exception of the Dinan springs(you will have to supply that). We track just about everything we sell to test their functionality and can setup your car like no other. A few podium finishes at Redline Time Attack in a basically street driven 335i is no small feat, especially vs. E8x competitors making more power and weigh 300+ pounds less.

If the demand is high enough, we will consider opening a showroom and installation facility in the LA area in less than two years.
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Thanks to a recommendation from cooler2442, I had my Dinan suspension and M3 bits install done at BavarianX. Brad ( the owner) did an outstanding job. He is a very skilled mechanic, works efficiently and fluidly and finds solutions when encountering the inevitable problems that crop up. Their pricing was also very reasonable. Highly recommended. I will be making a more detailed post on the installation. Thanks Brad and Lawrence!
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      12-06-2011, 07:12 PM   #9
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Glad it worked out for you, hope Brad remembered me if you name dropped my name lol.
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