Charlotte locals

[JHY310]

Hi all - looking to eventually gather some owners in Charlotte but also determining if anybody has good work space/tools to work on the cars. I'm handy with a wrench but living in a townhome doesn't afford me the space to keep any tools / no garage.

I'd like to get some springs installed at some point but for the price being quoted I'd rather take the time to do it myself.

[KASM3]

I'm down to get together at some point. No space but check out dynamic auto. Prices are reasonable and great work. If BMW CCA member get 5% discount

[JHY310]

Thanks for the heads up - looks like a good lead.

Also looking into learning how to code - do you know anybody in the area who does this?

[KASM3]

Dynamic auto in Mathews

[JHY310]

$600 for a spring install - I don't think so! Looks like I'll be doing it myself.

[marcus321]

Make sure to get it aligned

[GrahamSP]

I live down in Ballantyne (address is technically Fort Mill but I'm literally 5 miles from the NC border). I have a house and 2 car garage setup, jack, jack stands, etc. Don't have my F80 yet, but I put a deposit down this week for a June 2016 ED.

I've changed springs on some imports before, can't be too much different. Let me know if you need some help!

Shawn

[marcus321]

Originally Posted by JHY310

$600 for a spring install - I don't think so! Looks like I'll be doing it myself.

Dynamic auto charges 600?!?

[JHY310]

Originally Posted by GrahamSP

I live down in Ballantyne (address is technically Fort Mill but I'm literally 5 miles from the NC border). I have a house and 2 car garage setup, jack, jack stands, etc. Don't have my F80 yet, but I put a deposit down this week for a June 2016 ED.

I've changed springs on some imports before, can't be too much different. Let me know if you need some help!

Shawn

May have to take you up on this offer come spring! I'm over off Selwyn.

[JHY310]

Originally Posted by marcus321

Dynamic auto charges 600?!?

Sadly the lowest quote...

[marcus321]

Originally Posted by JHY310

Sadly the lowest quote...

Thats really high. On a lift you can do the front in about 2 hours and the rear in an hour. Should be 3 be about a 3 hour job + alignment.

Ive got multiple quotes in raleigh under 500 WITH alignment.

[GrahamSP]

Originally Posted by JHY310

May have to take you up on this offer come spring! I'm over off Selwyn.

Sounds good, just PM me if you want to get together

[ninekrpm]

let me know if you still need help/venue.

PM me...

[JHY310]

I've used Hendrick for the past 7 years but never went with a consistent SA. Do any of you have recommendations?

I've been going to Northlake lately. The last guy I used went to a new role (Mike Traynor) and the guy I got last was ok, but wasn't willing to negotiate (doesn't matter since I'm in warranty now). I've also used Samir (something like that) on Independence.

Overall, I'd like someone more mod and track friendly.

[GrahamSP]

Originally Posted by JHY310

I've used Hendrick for the past 7 years but never went with a consistent SA. Do any of you have recommendations?

I've been going to Northlake lately. The last guy I used went to a new role (Mike Traynor) and the guy I got last was ok, but wasn't willing to negotiate (doesn't matter since I'm in warranty now). I've also used Samir (something like that) on Independence.

Overall, I'd like someone more mod and track friendly.

I haven't bought anything from either Hendrick dealership since I've only been in Charlotte for a little while. When emailing dealers for my F80 order, I emailed Cam Warren from the Independence location and he did respond with a reasonable counter to my offer. I didn't wind up going with him as another dealership accepted my offer, but at least Cam responded and was reasonable. A lot of SAs don't even respond or just straight up say no.

[tcpsoft]

Originally Posted by JHY310

$600 for a spring install - I don't think so! Looks like I'll be doing it myself.

That's crazy!! I'm in the Greensboro area but get down to Charlotte every so often. I installed my Eibach springs myself fairly easily. I'd be glad to help if needed.

[GrahamSP]

I'd be glad to help as well. I plan on putting springs on mine when I get it as well. Practice makes perfect!

[JHY310]

Originally Posted by GrahamSP

I haven't bought anything from either Hendrick dealership since I've only been in Charlotte for a little while. When emailing dealers for my F80 order, I emailed Cam Warren from the Independence location and he did respond with a reasonable counter to my offer. I didn't wind up going with him as another dealership accepted my offer, but at least Cam responded and was reasonable. A lot of SAs don't even respond or just straight up say no.

I spoke with Cam and Mike Morrow initially. They never called me back when I told them what I expected to pay. Ended up buying from Khoi @ long beach bmw.

I'm doing the eibach springs as well - probably around March after we get through "winter", so we can definitely perfect the install. Heading over to harbor freight this afternoon to pick up a Jack and torque wrench to put on my spacers when they get in.

Car gets picked up next Friday from PCD - getting pumped! Sucks I'll have to leave town for two weeks immediately after...

[GrahamSP]

FYI, changed my order to SO/SO since it hadn't started production yet!

[JHY310]

Very nice! Just passed the 1k mile marker yesterday - almost broken in. Any of you guys going to the M car meet at GMP on 2/27?

[marcus321]

Originally Posted by JHY310

Very nice! Just passed the 1k mile marker yesterday - almost broken in. Any of you guys going to the M car meet at GMP on 2/27?

I think most of us on this page will be there including all the Raleigh guys

[TylerJohnson97]

I will be there the 27th! MasterTech in Hickory is who I use for everything. Haven't done springs yet but they have been cheaper than anyone on everything else I have had done to my previous cars and do really good work.