bent strut. Any recommended shops in Queens?? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jce92 · 01-11-2013, 02:12 PM

Heres the story...
I brought my car for misalignment bcus it was keep pulling to the left. This is approximately 4th alignment past 1 year. I noticed camber was always neg .2 but mechanics never mentioned or anything like that until last alignment. Mechanic told me he wasnt able to proper alignment bcus something in the front right (passenger) is/are bent.

He then gave me an estimate to fix it quoting 1160. That includes strut, knuckle, bearing, and alignment including labor. I can get the parts through tisher for 150 cheaper so I am wondering is there any shops you guys recommend in queens that can fix it without breaking my wallet? Any thoughts or inputs are greatly appreciated

Nav335I · 01-11-2013, 04:41 PM

Go to Motorcepts in queens, alot of the local members including myself go thier.

slider86 · 01-11-2013, 05:23 PM

Motorcepts is.. ehhh. I'd go to TKX instead.

jce92 · 01-11-2013, 09:41 PM

I heard motorcepts is good.
Tkx seems pretty far... good to know though thanks!

tofu- · 01-11-2013, 10:03 PM

i've had a lot of suspension work done at impressive autowerk. no problems

Hierlevelz · 01-12-2013, 12:28 PM

What about DIY if you've got a nice warm garage. That would save you a grip on labor etc.

redline2001 · 01-12-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hierlevelz

What about DIY if you've got a nice warm garage. That would save you a grip on labor etc.

This job is not what I would call a DIY. Especially if you dont have the room, tools, and prior mechanical experience.

Hierlevelz · 01-12-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by redline2001

This job is not what I would call a DIY. Especially if you dont have the room, tools, and prior mechanical experience.

If it weren't the middle of the winter I would gladly help you out.

08AWD335 · 01-12-2013, 04:51 PM

If its only the strut that needs to be replaced, its a pretty easy job.

Hierlevelz · 01-12-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 08AWD335

If its only the strut that needs to be replaced, its a pretty easy job.

My thoughts exactly but he did say he lacked tools and a place to do repairs. I've done many a suspension swap in my driveway. I invested in some tools and a manual in my earlier years as opposed to spending additional money for a shop to perform a half ass job and bill me for parts and or services that were not performed. I was burnt In the past during my Honda years. I mean op if you want to tackle the repairs send me a pm. I've got tools.

08AWD335 · 01-12-2013, 11:42 PM

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My thoughts exactly but he did say he lacked tools and a place to do repairs. I've done many a suspension swap in my driveway. I invested in some tools and a manual in my earlier years as opposed to spending additional money for a shop to perform a half ass job and bill me for parts and or services that were not performed. I was burnt In the past during my Honda years. I mean op if you want to tackle the repairs send me a pm. I've got tools.

I would advise anyone that doesnt have the experience to pay a shop. IMO, this is too expensive a car to learn on. I came from the DSM community and have much much DIY experience. Its something that I feel the BMW community in general is lacking. Or maybe im just a cheapa** and dont want to spend the money for something I know I can do myself.

bimmerfrk · 01-14-2013, 04:33 PM

Motocepts is ok... My boy had to go there 3 times just so the could get the aftermarket light conversion working. He kept getting i driver errors and all sort of electrical bugs. He did a i drive retrofit there to. Even today he gets tons of fog light errors. He just gave up they could never resolve the issue. Im sure all the changes to his electrical caused his problems.

jce92 · 02-03-2013, 03:40 AM

thank you guys for your inputs. I would like bring my car to professional because I just want to make sure it's strut, knuckle, and wheel bearing that need to be replaced. The V&S Motor at Bayside quoted 1100 bucks.. I think I will go buy a coilover set with that money...

any thoughts...?

jce92 · 02-03-2013, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 08AWD335

I would advise anyone that doesnt have the experience to pay a shop. IMO, this is too expensive a car to learn on. I came from the DSM community and have much much DIY experience. Its something that I feel the BMW community in general is lacking. Or maybe im just a cheapa** and dont want to spend the money for something I know I can do myself.

i agree with you, i did few diys when i had my acura, but i dont want to do that anymore with this car haha

01-11-2013, 02:12 PM	#1
jce92 aw ftw Drives: 09' e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Queens Posts: 134 iTrader: (1)	bent strut. Any recommended shops in Queens?? Heres the story... I brought my car for misalignment bcus it was keep pulling to the left. This is approximately 4th alignment past 1 year. I noticed camber was always neg .2 but mechanics never mentioned or anything like that until last alignment. Mechanic told me he wasnt able to proper alignment bcus something in the front right (passenger) is/are bent. He then gave me an estimate to fix it quoting 1160. That includes strut, knuckle, bearing, and alignment including labor. I can get the parts through tisher for 150 cheaper so I am wondering is there any shops you guys recommend in queens that can fix it without breaking my wallet? Any thoughts or inputs are greatly appreciated __________________ e92 xDrive AW & Coral Red/ Premium Package/Sports Package/ Cold Weather Package/Navi/ 6 SPEED! automatic.. LUX/Black Line/OEM Mtech Rear/Carbon Fiber Emblems/Carbon Fiber Mirrors/JL Motoring Carbon Fiber CSL Trunk/Black vinyl Roof/Gloss Black Kidney/Tint/Coded/Still in Process...
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jce92 aw ftw Drives: 09' e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Queens Posts: 134 iTrader: (1)	I heard motorcepts is good. Tkx seems pretty far... good to know though thanks! __________________ e92 xDrive AW & Coral Red/ Premium Package/Sports Package/ Cold Weather Package/Navi/ 6 SPEED! automatic.. LUX/Black Line/OEM Mtech Rear/Carbon Fiber Emblems/Carbon Fiber Mirrors/JL Motoring Carbon Fiber CSL Trunk/Black vinyl Roof/Gloss Black Kidney/Tint/Coded/Still in Process...

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tofu- Colonel Drives: 335i Jet Black/Coral Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc Posts: 2,827 iTrader: (4)	i've had a lot of suspension work done at impressive autowerk. no problems __________________

02-03-2013, 03:40 AM	#13
jce92 aw ftw Drives: 09' e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Queens Posts: 134 iTrader: (1)	thank you guys for your inputs. I would like bring my car to professional because I just want to make sure it's strut, knuckle, and wheel bearing that need to be replaced. The V&S Motor at Bayside quoted 1100 bucks.. I think I will go buy a coilover set with that money... any thoughts...? __________________ e92 xDrive AW & Coral Red/ Premium Package/Sports Package/ Cold Weather Package/Navi/ 6 SPEED! automatic.. LUX/Black Line/OEM Mtech Rear/Carbon Fiber Emblems/Carbon Fiber Mirrors/JL Motoring Carbon Fiber CSL Trunk/Black vinyl Roof/Gloss Black Kidney/Tint/Coded/Still in Process...

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01-11-2013, 04:41 PM	#2
Nav335I New Member Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Yawk Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	Go to Motorcepts in queens, alot of the local members including myself go thier.

01-11-2013, 05:23 PM	#3
slider86 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 328xi Alpine White Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 231 iTrader: (1)	Motorcepts is.. ehhh. I'd go to TKX instead.

01-12-2013, 12:28 PM	#6
Hierlevelz Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Yawk Posts: 271 iTrader: (5)	What about DIY if you've got a nice warm garage. That would save you a grip on labor etc.

01-12-2013, 04:51 PM	#9
08AWD335 New Member Drives: 08 335XI Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	If its only the strut that needs to be replaced, its a pretty easy job.

01-14-2013, 04:33 PM	#12
bimmerfrk Enlisted Member Drives: Montego Blue e90 328xi Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC & some PA Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	Motocepts is ok... My boy had to go there 3 times just so the could get the aftermarket light conversion working. He kept getting i driver errors and all sort of electrical bugs. He did a i drive retrofit there to. Even today he gets tons of fog light errors. He just gave up they could never resolve the issue. Im sure all the changes to his electrical caused his problems.