Independent reliable shops in Portland? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

gberger1 · 07-09-2012, 12:58 AM

Anyone know of a good independent BMW shop around portland? Need someone that has experience with a tuned car, I like being an informed consumer, like knowing whats going on with my car, and my wallet.

Octet · 07-09-2012, 02:58 PM

I like Pro-Tek in Portland. Ask for Michael and say Steve with the Alpine 335i referred you. He dose lots of work on BMW's, both Mods and maintenance.

gberger1 · 07-09-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Octet

I like Pro-Tek in Portland. Ask for Michael and say Steve with the Alpine 335i referred you. He dose lots of work on BMW's, both Mods and maintenance.

Mike did all the mods on my 335I, and I like Mike, though after leaving several voicemails, messages on FB and not hearing back...I've decided to go elsewhere..thus this post. Also have been waiting on a quote to have my aero kit painted and installed since...Apr? yeah time to try someone else out.

Car is going to Matrix on Thursday. Thanks for the input though, I appreciate it.

DaanBMW · 07-10-2012, 12:32 PM

I've not used all of them but called most of them. So while I cannot discuss their quality, for quality & price see my review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660699 .

This was a big job, and most other shops did not really understand that you don't need to take the subframe off, although I pointed them to the tool that makes it possible. Price & quality were excellent, give Michael a try and you won't regret it.

awd · 07-10-2012, 11:28 PM

Not sure if they tune cars but Dyna sport in portland installed my downpipes for me. Nice guys and good prices.

gberger1 · 07-12-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaanBMW

I've not used all of them but called most of them. So while I cannot discuss their quality, for quality & price see my review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660699 .

This was a big job, and most other shops did not really understand that you don't need to take the subframe off, although I pointed them to the tool that makes it possible. Price & quality were excellent, give Michael a try and you won't regret it.

Thanks!!
Michael did the oil change and my service. Excellent, and will be going back! Thanks for the referral, apparently I missed you by minutes.

ivibmw · 11-02-2012, 06:45 PM

does anyone have the bt tool software in the portland area that i can connect by bt tool to? i am having trouble connecting my bt tool to my car and want to rule out my computer.

rotarypower101 · 01-17-2013, 07:20 PM

How well is 3 Series supported with aftermarket and specialty shops in the PNW?

Hypothetically, if I need something done, and I lack the specialty tooling or the job can be done better and cheaper by a professional, how many options do I have, where do I go (including the above)?

Is most work done by the dealers, or are there quality shops that can do a better/equivalent work?

TIA

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DaanBMW Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 328i coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	I've not used all of them but called most of them. So while I cannot discuss their quality, for quality & price see my review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=660699 . This was a big job, and most other shops did not really understand that you don't need to take the subframe off, although I pointed them to the tool that makes it possible. Price & quality were excellent, give Michael a try and you won't regret it. __________________ 328i Sports Pkg, Hankook Ventus V12 (non-RFT) . Wavetrac LSD (soon) . Short Shifter + ZHP M weighted shift knob, CDV delete . M3 subframe bushings + f&r sway bars + control arms. Meyle rear toe arms . BMW Perf: springs + v1 dampers

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07-09-2012, 02:58 PM	#2
Octet Private First Class Drives: 335i, E90, 08' Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 166 iTrader: (1)	I like Pro-Tek in Portland. Ask for Michael and say Steve with the Alpine 335i referred you. He dose lots of work on BMW's, both Mods and maintenance.

07-10-2012, 11:28 PM	#5
awd Private First Class Drives: 08 e92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 138 iTrader: (0)	Not sure if they tune cars but Dyna sport in portland installed my downpipes for me. Nice guys and good prices.

11-02-2012, 06:45 PM	#7
ivibmw Enlisted Member Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 40 iTrader: (1)	does anyone have the bt tool software in the portland area that i can connect by bt tool to? i am having trouble connecting my bt tool to my car and want to rule out my computer.

01-17-2013, 07:20 PM	#8
rotarypower101 Registered Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	How well is 3 Series supported with aftermarket and specialty shops in the PNW? Hypothetically, if I need something done, and I lack the specialty tooling or the job can be done better and cheaper by a professional, how many options do I have, where do I go (including the above)? Is most work done by the dealers, or are there quality shops that can do a better/equivalent work? TIA