Anyone have a recommended shop to do a full fluid / filter change (oil, radiator, brake - prob not diff though), spark plug, and coolant hose replacement (13 pc Samco coolant hose kit that I have), plus induction hose. I have the 14 hoses on order, but not the fluids or filters. Also will include a carpet replacement (not cutting the carpet, but lifting the heater core up etc) for the car as well.

I've met a few people from a some greats shops for newer cars on here, but trying to find someone with experience working on E30s. I am a borderline PITA (ok, a royal PITA) with this car, and want to be sure I find someone I can work with. Anyone have any first hand experience with RRT or Curry's for BMW service? Anywhere else?

No urgency to the above, just thought I would get the car sorted before the end of May.

BTW, I tried a search, but did not find much.

 

Heard some good things about RRT, but also heard some terrible things about Curry's.. I personally don't have any experience with either shops, but you should ask on m3forum.net. They will probably give you more info about RRT

 

I would opt for RRT, a close friend with an M3 swears by them. Good luck with you're search either way.

PS post some pics up of the E30 M3, still imo the best M they made.

 

Curry's broke two of my tire pressure sensors in a set of wheels I had a couple years back. They asked me if I wanted them replaced, and I said "you're damn right I do" naturally thinking that since they broke them they would be paying for replacements. Boy was I wrong, they charged me for new sensors and wouldn't release the car unless I paid for them, then on top of that I had to take the car back to the dealer to get the sensors reset.

 

Thanks for the tips guys. Going to try RRT. Will post how it goes...

 

The guy that owns london auto service in falls church has 3 or 4 E30 M3s... I would go there.

 

Only time anyone touches my car that's not me is when they have equipment I don't own. I can't to alignments or tire changes.

That's about it. I bring the wheels to the shop, if need be, for tire changes. For alignments, I give someone specs and I hope they can do it right.

 

Just so you guys know we are now working on BMWs at IMA motorsports. We have most of the factory tools. And factory trained techs.

 

Funktion Auto is certified BMW, and IMA works on anything German.

 

I am a factory certified BMW master tech, currently working at IMA and have a long background with M cars and racing. I would love to see more BMWs in the shop

 

Do not go to Funktion...total garbage...

RRT racing would be my number 1 choice, ask for Barry or James and tell them Pejman sent you. He will really hook you up

I trust him with my CLS, Lambo, Aston and anything else I drive or have driven in the past...