ivo @ columbus automotive

Nash335 · 08-12-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by marcvtec

Hey
Doing a few things, act street clutch, shocks, changing a bad coil, general checkup, lubing DV's etc
Stop trying to race my wife in her silver amg lol
I saw you at the beer store also let's have a beer

lol

TheKid · 08-13-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by marcvtec

Hey
Doing a few things, act street clutch, shocks, changing a bad coil, general checkup, lubing DV's etc
Stop trying to race my wife in her silver amg lol
I saw you at the beer store also let's have a beer

Sorry AMGs just get me excited lol... and we shall

nemo07 · 08-13-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKid

Sorry AMGs just get me excited lol... and we shall

LOL

marcvtec · 08-14-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKid

Sorry AMGs just get me excited lol... and we shall

I know I know I'm the same way lol
But my wife drives a 12 second car like a 20 second car

bmwhitman · 08-15-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkD

One good mechanic who nobody here mentioned was Trevor Hayes who was running Advanced Knowledge Automotive in Richmond Hill till two months ago. People who went to him realised that he clearly knew what he was doing, and his rates were very reasonable. He just didn't get many people from here going to try him out. Those that tried him kept going back.

I agree with Mark D. Trevor Hayes was awesome when he was in the shop. Extremely knowledgeable and respectful when dealing with customers. He always answered my calls and returned calls when he got a chance. Never did he once try to oversell his services, he always knew what you needed and charge a very fair price.

I've dealt with garages where they try to upsell on services or repairs that we unwarranted (especially dealers). As a matter of fact he was even returning text messages on automotive issues as well. Being a great mechanic and closing up shop due to demand are two separate items.

Zebra99 · 08-15-2012, 07:33 PM

My baby is at Ivo's as we speak....doing my FMIC and can't wait to drive her again.

If car is ready for Saturday I'll likely be heading to Cayuga for CSCS this Sunday and try her out on the 1/4mile for test & tune!!

Anyone else down?

marcvtec · 08-16-2012, 05:08 PM

Nice car I saw it there today, when I went to pick mine up
Looks like you had the rear BMW areo bumper I always like that look

marcvtec · 08-16-2012, 05:09 PM

Sorry the the OP we kinda took you original thread over and we really shouldn't

Zebra99 · 08-16-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by marcvtec

Nice car I saw it there today, when I went to pick mine up
Looks like you had the rear BMW areo bumper I always like that look

Old thread now haha

but hey we're still talking about Ivo here

Thx for the compliment! I have a love/hate relationship with the rear bumper haha. I always thought the LCI rears with nice diffusers suit my
taste more, but hey I can't complain.

Car came equipped with Aero package all around. All I need now are the M3 skirts to finish off the look.

Alessandro · 08-17-2012, 09:54 AM

+1 for Ivo he installed my DP,s and FMIC on my 335is i trust him 100%.

farbmw · 08-17-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alessandro

+1 for Ivo he installed my DP,s and FMIC on my 335is i trust him 100%.

Nice! Which FMIC did you install?

Alessandro · 08-17-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by farbmw

Nice! Which FMIC did you install?

i went with the RPI

http://shoprpi.com/product_info.php?...products_id=45

farbmw · 08-17-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alessandro

i went with the RPI

http://shoprpi.com/product_info.php?...products_id=45

Very nice. Was there much trimming?

Alessandro · 08-17-2012, 10:54 AM

no trimming fits perfect.

12beat · 08-17-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Alessandro

i went with the RPI

http://shoprpi.com/product_info.php?...products_id=45

$1350 + shipping/taxes/duty + install? Really?

Alessandro · 08-17-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 12beat

$1350 + shipping/taxes/duty + install? Really?

i didnt pay the full price dont worry sometimes you pay to play

farbmw · 08-17-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alessandro

i didnt pay the full price dont worry sometimes you pay to play

LOL, oh yeah.

farbmw · 08-17-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alessandro

no trimming fits perfect.

Like a good woman, nice!!!!

dirtybird_434 · 08-20-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkD

One good mechanic who nobody here mentioned was Trevor Hayes who was running Advanced Knowledge Automotive in Richmond Hill till two months ago. People who went to him realised that he clearly knew what he was doing, and his rates were very reasonable. He just didn't get many people from here going to try him out. Those that tried him kept going back.

MarkD or anyone.

Where did Trevor go? Didn't realize he closed shop.
Makes sense now as I have been trying to reach him to do work on my car.
Anyone?

nitehawk · 08-22-2012, 04:04 PM

Well, I just picked up my car from Ivo yesterday.
I had the following work/upgrades done this time around:

-M3 front control arms (tension rods, wishbone links)
-M3 Fr/Rr sway bars
-M3 subframe bushings
-Megan Racing toe arms
-Wavetrac LSD
-Few others small things including alignment pin removal (for extra negative camber), oil change etc.

He is really busy nowadays and put in ~12 hours to get everything finished in a day. That's dedication; only competent individuals can pull that off. I did give him a heads up well in advance though. Some pics for your enjoyment:

farbmw · 08-22-2012, 04:09 PM

Ah the memories from my 2008 335i, I miss her so much.

So how does she feel now?

nitehawk · 08-22-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by farbmw

Ah the memories from my 2008 335i, I miss her so much.

So how does she feel now?

The rear end feels tight like a virgin

I haven't even pushed it that hard yet but it feels much more composed.
Also, with the DTC button hit once, I have yet to see the traction control light come on; second gear grips really well

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Zebra99 Colonel 112 Rep 2,856 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	My baby is at Ivo's as we speak....doing my FMIC and can't wait to drive her again. If car is ready for Saturday I'll likely be heading to Cayuga for CSCS this Sunday and try her out on the 1/4mile for test & tune!! Anyone else down?
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08-16-2012, 05:08 PM	#51
marcvtec Banned 407 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Nice car I saw it there today, when I went to pick mine up Looks like you had the rear BMW areo bumper I always like that look
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marcvtec Banned 407 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Sorry the the OP we kinda took you original thread over and we really shouldn't
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08-17-2012, 09:54 AM	#54
Alessandro Major 109 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 335is [9.50]	+1 for Ivo he installed my DP,s and FMIC on my 335is i trust him 100%. __________________ 19 Audi RS5 15 Audi S5 GIAC Stage 2 white 11 E92 335is DCT FBO 441 whp silver 08 E92 335i FBO 6MT 427 whp space grey 05 E46 M3 red
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Alessandro Major 109 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 335is [9.50]	no trimming fits perfect. __________________ 19 Audi RS5 15 Audi S5 GIAC Stage 2 white 11 E92 335is DCT FBO 441 whp silver 08 E92 335i FBO 6MT 427 whp space grey 05 E46 M3 red
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08-22-2012, 04:04 PM	#64
nitehawk Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (15) Garage List E92 BMW 335i [9.00] E92 BMW 335i \| Retired [10.00]	Well, I just picked up my car from Ivo yesterday. I had the following work/upgrades done this time around: -M3 front control arms (tension rods, wishbone links) -M3 Fr/Rr sway bars -M3 subframe bushings -Megan Racing toe arms -Wavetrac LSD -Few others small things including alignment pin removal (for extra negative camber), oil change etc. He is really busy nowadays and put in ~12 hours to get everything finished in a day. That's dedication; only competent individuals can pull that off. I did give him a heads up well in advance though. Some pics for your enjoyment: Attached Images
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farbmw Brigadier General 422 Rep 4,501 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPD MANUAL! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (11)	Ah the memories from my 2008 335i, I miss her so much. So how does she feel now? __________________ Have BT Tool professional, will scan and clear codes on your BMW. And now I am able to code my 2011 335is and M4 Link to my M4 euro delivery! http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1006526
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