Indy Shops Bay Area

335driver07 · 11-14-2014, 01:08 PM

Hey everyone. I'm looking for a good independent shop that can help with transmission issues I am having. I'm located in San Jose and would prefer somewhere in the South Bay. I've seen Fast Lane European, BTM Motorwerks and Bavarian Motorsports. My transmission has been shifting very odd lately and I've been thinking about changing the fluid, solenoids inside mechatronics, and sealing sleeve. However Fast Lane European is suggesting going with a software update for the transmission. What recommendations would you guys have?

AnthonyT · 11-14-2014, 04:29 PM

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Hey everyone. I'm looking for a good independent shop that can help with transmission issues I am having. I'm located in San Jose and would prefer somewhere in the South Bay. I've seen Fast Lane European, BTM Motorwerks and Bavarian Motorsports. My transmission has been shifting very odd lately and I've been thinking about changing the fluid, solenoids inside mechatronics, and sealing sleeve. However Fast Lane European is suggesting going with a software update for the transmission. What recommendations would you guys have?

the update seems like the best idea, cheapest. But I'd Probaly do the fluids as well depending on miles/age.

335driver07 · 11-14-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 335driver07

Hey everyone. I'm looking for a good independent shop that can help with transmission issues I am having. I'm located in San Jose and would prefer somewhere in the South Bay. I've seen Fast Lane European, BTM Motorwerks and Bavarian Motorsports. My transmission has been shifting very odd lately and I've been thinking about changing the fluid, solenoids inside mechatronics, and sealing sleeve. However Fast Lane European is suggesting going with a software update for the transmission. What recommendations would you guys have?

the update seems like the best idea, cheapest. But I'd Probaly do the fluids as well depending on miles/age.

Fluids was changed at 75,000 miles and transmission fluid pan. Already have reset adaptations as well.

AnthonyT · 11-14-2014, 07:48 PM

Odd, usually Mason is pretty knowledgable with this kind of stuff. Odd he wasn't able to help you out.

335driver07 · 11-14-2014, 07:57 PM

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Odd, usually Mason is pretty knowledgable with this kind of stuff. Odd he wasn't able to help you out.

I found a local shop that can program my transmission for $120 using Auto Logic. I know Auto Logic is third party. How is this tool compared to the tool the dealer uses? Dealer wants to charge $400.

ucdbiendog · 11-15-2014, 08:20 PM

I used Rennwerks and was happy with him (Mike). Replaced front turbo and valve cover. Located near San Tomas and 17.

spxxx · 11-16-2014, 02:23 PM

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Odd, usually Mason is pretty knowledgable with this kind of stuff. Odd he wasn't able to help you out.

Mason is the man. Fast Lane is the only place that touches anything important on my car.

335driver07 · 11-17-2014, 06:47 PM

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Odd, usually Mason is pretty knowledgable with this kind of stuff. Odd he wasn't able to help you out.

Mason works at Fast Lane European right?

Agentphish · 11-17-2014, 07:52 PM

Yes...according to customer comments on their website

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335driver07 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2007 335i AT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Indy Shops Bay Area Hey everyone. I'm looking for a good independent shop that can help with transmission issues I am having. I'm located in San Jose and would prefer somewhere in the South Bay. I've seen Fast Lane European, BTM Motorwerks and Bavarian Motorsports. My transmission has been shifting very odd lately and I've been thinking about changing the fluid, solenoids inside mechatronics, and sealing sleeve. However Fast Lane European is suggesting going with a software update for the transmission. What recommendations would you guys have?
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AnthonyT First Lieutenant 29 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 2008 335I Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Odd, usually Mason is pretty knowledgable with this kind of stuff. Odd he wasn't able to help you out.
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ucdbiendog Captain 91 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	I used Rennwerks and was happy with him (Mike). Replaced front turbo and valve cover. Located near San Tomas and 17.
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