Mark V Motorsports (Sterling?)

N8N · 12-02-2012, 10:44 AM

Anyone dealt with them? I found them because they are listed as a Cobb pro-tuner, but the first time I stopped by their shop they were apparently having a track day and haven't been open any Saturday since apparently - I've been trying off and on for something like a month and a half (they're literally just up the street from my house.) Really just wanted to stop by and get a feel for the place although I probably could be persuaded to get a FMIC and aux oil cooler if it looks like a good place. Am I just having bad luck with timing or should I look elsewhere, and if so, where?

335_MI6 · 12-02-2012, 10:55 AM

They are very good, but expensive... But when it comes to quality they are on point. For protune I would go to Jake@PTF, he does wonders with Cobb. If you want I can hook you up with him. He is located in Maryland by the way

N8N · 12-02-2012, 11:25 AM

Good to know, thanks - I'll keep stopping by and see if I can catch someone to talk to.

It's a little too soon to be thinking about a protune as my car is bone stock and still needs some maintenance done first (spark plugs - on order - and tranny and rear axle gear oil changed) plus it seems that a protune before bolt ons is the wrong way to do it. But I have seen some positive posts about PTF so that may be off in the future.

ASAP · 12-02-2012, 12:06 PM

RRT behind Dulles airport is good as well...

cssnms · 12-02-2012, 04:04 PM

Dan (owner of Mach V) is good people. PM him @ Mach V Dan. They are also an e90Post forum sponsor.

xzibit a · 12-02-2012, 04:06 PM

Mach V is a solid shop. Dan is a pretty good tuner. They have been hit or miss on saturdays though recently. Best bet is to stop by during the week or email/PM dan if you need something.

LucWerkz · 12-02-2012, 04:21 PM

They're good guys. You could also try RRT or Funktion but they charge you an arm, leg, and wife.

Sam335ix · 12-02-2012, 06:00 PM

I get all of my work at their shop, Dan and his crew are honest and upfront people and they know their shit. I highly recommend them.

cotmfk · 12-02-2012, 07:01 PM

Mach V has been around for a long time. It is not the cheapest deal you can find, but you will get the product.

tmaung · 12-02-2012, 08:52 PM

I would recommend Mach V and Funktion. They both cost $$ but the quality is top notch. It has been hard for me to get an appointment at Mach V these days as they are very busy so you have to have patience. I had taken my STi and my bimmers there and never had a problem.

Mach V Dan · 12-02-2012, 09:40 PM

Hi N8N,

We're going to be open probably every other Saturday for the winter time, to help accommodate my staff's work schedules. If possible, come by during the week. We're open 9:30 to 5:30 on weekdays. We will be open next Saturday, but I will not be at the shop, so if you want to talk to me -- and you probably do, since I'm the tuner -- either come by on a weekday, or give me a call.

Thanks to all who posted with positive comments, by the way. That means a lot.

--Dan
Mach V

N8N · 12-03-2012, 01:30 PM

nice to see you jump right in Dan, I'll PM you - my work schedule is kind of hectic right now so weekdays are right out unless you happen to be open late some evening - I'm stuck at the office until 5 PM most days unless I come in early (and even then, you know how it goes.) thanks!

12-02-2012, 10:44 AM	#1
N8N Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	Mark V Motorsports (Sterling?) Anyone dealt with them? I found them because they are listed as a Cobb pro-tuner, but the first time I stopped by their shop they were apparently having a track day and haven't been open any Saturday since apparently - I've been trying off and on for something like a month and a half (they're literally just up the street from my house.) Really just wanted to stop by and get a feel for the place although I probably could be persuaded to get a FMIC and aux oil cooler if it looks like a good place. Am I just having bad luck with timing or should I look elsewhere, and if so, where?
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12-02-2012, 10:55 AM	#2
335_MI6 Colonel 115 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/MIAMI/LONDON iTrader: (4)	They are very good, but expensive... But when it comes to quality they are on point. For protune I would go to Jake@PTF, he does wonders with Cobb. If you want I can hook you up with him. He is located in Maryland by the way
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12-02-2012, 11:25 AM	#3
N8N Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	Good to know, thanks - I'll keep stopping by and see if I can catch someone to talk to. It's a little too soon to be thinking about a protune as my car is bone stock and still needs some maintenance done first (spark plugs - on order - and tranny and rear axle gear oil changed) plus it seems that a protune before bolt ons is the wrong way to do it. But I have seen some positive posts about PTF so that may be off in the future.
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12-02-2012, 12:06 PM	#4
ASAP Major General 10137 Rep 8,612 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	RRT behind Dulles airport is good as well... __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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12-02-2012, 04:04 PM	#5
cssnms Brigadier General 208 Rep 3,175 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland iTrader: (4)	Dan (owner of Mach V) is good people. PM him @ Mach V Dan. They are also an e90Post forum sponsor.
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12-02-2012, 04:06 PM	#6
xzibit a Captain 33 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	Mach V is a solid shop. Dan is a pretty good tuner. They have been hit or miss on saturdays though recently. Best bet is to stop by during the week or email/PM dan if you need something.
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12-02-2012, 04:21 PM	#7
LucWerkz Banned 78 Rep 1,237 Posts Drives: e70 X5 4.8i (Temporarily) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/MD/PA iTrader: (1)	They're good guys. You could also try RRT or Funktion but they charge you an arm, leg, and wife.
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12-02-2012, 06:00 PM	#8
Sam335ix Major 65 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country iTrader: (0)	I get all of my work at their shop, Dan and his crew are honest and upfront people and they know their shit. I highly recommend them. __________________ 2011 e90 KW V1, JB4, BMS Dp, BMS Intake, CP, Alpina Flash, ISO, E85 Coming soon to the garage: 2014 M3 Maybe M5
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12-02-2012, 07:01 PM	#9
cotmfk Major General 2039 Rep 6,104 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Mach V has been around for a long time. It is not the cheapest deal you can find, but you will get the product. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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12-02-2012, 08:52 PM	#10
tmaung CCA Member#: 439255 56 Rep 517 Posts Drives: E36 M3, F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (8)	I would recommend Mach V and Funktion. They both cost $$ but the quality is top notch. It has been hard for me to get an appointment at Mach V these days as they are very busy so you have to have patience. I had taken my STi and my bimmers there and never had a problem. __________________ Current: 2015 S4, 2011 E90 M3
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12-02-2012, 09:40 PM	#11
Mach V Dan Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sterling, VA iTrader: (0)	Hi N8N, We're going to be open probably every other Saturday for the winter time, to help accommodate my staff's work schedules. If possible, come by during the week. We're open 9:30 to 5:30 on weekdays. We will be open next Saturday, but I will not be at the shop, so if you want to talk to me -- and you probably do, since I'm the tuner -- either come by on a weekday, or give me a call. Thanks to all who posted with positive comments, by the way. That means a lot. --Dan Mach V
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12-03-2012, 01:30 PM	#12
N8N Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	nice to see you jump right in Dan, I'll PM you - my work schedule is kind of hectic right now so weekdays are right out unless you happen to be open late some evening - I'm stuck at the office until 5 PM most days unless I come in early (and even then, you know how it goes.) thanks!
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