ivo @ columbus automotive - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jazze90 · 01-13-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra99

Maybe I should mention this now so people know it can be done without extra hassle...

Went to Ivo to put car back to stock and to do new OEM clutch because I'm selling my car.

Wasn't really sure who was going to machine the DMFW because of the horror stories I heard - so I wanted it done right. After speaking to Dzenno for a while I found out he did his at Mr. Transmission. Unknowingly, there is one just south of Ivo's place and there is another guy Ivo now uses.

For anyone looking to do clutch and doesn't wanna pay $600-$1000 for OEM DMFW - go to Ivo an get her done. Machining was $150, clutch kit from BMW with bolts was $450ish + and then Ivo's work.

Ill post up a pic later, but car runs great, awesome instant engagement- drives like new. Almost sorry I have to sell it lol.

Edit: since I didn't install my Spec Stage 2+ it's for sale. $750 BNIB complete clutch kit.

Hey that's awesome. I know there was one in Mississauga on Dundas and Erin Mills that could do the resurfacing. Good to know there's more locations that can take care of it. Both Ivo and Dzenno/PTF are such amazing N54 resources to have especially up here locally to us. Both guys are top notch!

I noticed that PTF started selling the SPEC clutches recently as well and many other parts. Sick deals on some stuff on their website. I think I'll be going with either the stage 2+ spec clutch or the 3+ but with the new steel single mass flywheel that they just released. People are reporting next to no chatter which is a big win compared to what I recall hearing on most single mass flywheel-ed cars out there in the past.

Havok_2011 · 01-14-2013, 11:05 AM

This thread is great for several reasons:

1. I now know extensively what Ivo is capable of

2. I now know what all you bastards have done to your sexy rides lol :P

3. I really need to meet this Ivo guy one day

project335i · 01-14-2013, 12:08 PM

Lol @ Havok. Yeah you do need to meet him. More so need to get work done from him, great guy with quality work.

nemo07 · 01-14-2013, 03:30 PM

LOL

marcvtec · 01-14-2013, 05:48 PM

My car is going in for a water pump and thermostat tomorrow

Zebra99 · 01-14-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok_2011

This thread is great for several reasons:

1. I now know extensively what Ivo is capable of

2. I now know what all you bastards have done to your sexy rides lol :P

3. I really need to meet this Ivo guy one day

That's cause your too busy trying to find out what to change next cosmetically lol!

Ivo has been great to me since I got my car last year - too bad I can't use him anymore.

Anyways, here is a pic of the machined DMFW -it's beautiful

marcvtec · 01-15-2013, 09:52 PM

C63 getting an oil change tomorrow

Fozzy · 01-15-2013, 11:31 PM

Can someone let me know his address? Looking for the in between covered oil change.

maf330xi · 01-16-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fozzy

Can someone let me know his address? Looking for the in between covered oil change.

Copied from FarBmw's post on the first page of this thread:

Ivo@ Columbus Auto

Here is his info. +1 (416) 882-1439
6741 columbus rd unit 11 back entrance. Turn east on midway from dixie then second right at columbus. Its the third building on the right.

Tzu · 01-18-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WNF_335i

had my valves blasted by ivo just last week.

He must be loving my grit blaster

ASPEC135i · 01-18-2013, 04:09 PM

For those whom have done valve cleaning. Could you share your experiences please???

Performance gains? Fuel economy changes???

Zebra99 · 01-18-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ASPEC135i

For those whom have done valve cleaning. Could you share your experiences please???

Performance gains? Fuel economy changes???

Performance gains are not to be expected unless your valves are completely covered in gunk. At this point you'd be restoring power and not gaining any.

Fuel efficiency I noticed a small change. I immediately or about 5-10% better mileage and after a few thousand I saw approx 12-15%. I was getting only 400km/tank and then saw 450+/tank. Keep in mind I added a Stett CAI and that may of helped somewhat due to lower temps.

Cleaning valves is usually more so to cleanup rough idling, jumpy gear shifting and other small irritating issues with fuel management and response.

I definitely recommend it and then throw on a catch can to help keep it clean.

demontwinz · 01-24-2013, 10:58 AM

I think i'm going to IVO. I will post my feedback.

domrep · 03-11-2013, 01:43 PM

Another bump for Ivo. I've been going to him for the last 1.5 years or so back when he was still a forum secret, haha. Get all my work done there and see him about once a month/2 months.

He's recently hired a new guy, a few years younger than me, around 21 I think. Great guy and he knows his stuff, but he's a bit clumsy. Good thing Ivo still checks over his work. Luckily I was just getting minor engine work done, but for anything extensive I'd probably make sure to request Ivo does it all. Ivo is absolutely top notch and is extremely diligent in what he does. It's obvious from the get go that he's super careful, which is my main concern and why I don't do alot of work myself because I'm a clumsy idiot.

But ya, let this just be a heads up, although the new guy is good, he's still young and has a bit more to learn in terms of diligence.

project335i · 03-11-2013, 07:55 PM

Ivo goes thru alot of guys. Either the work isn't up to par after while or they just don't show up when there supposed to. Either way I only let Ivo work on my car

demontwinz · 03-12-2013, 07:12 AM

ya the new guy is an apprentice. But all shops have apprentices. I saw Farz car in the back when I got my IC put in.

redlineryder · 03-12-2013, 10:37 AM

^the younger guy only works there on Saturdays I believe, his dad owns the truck garage across the shop. He's a car guy and good to chat with. I'm there this Saturday for my clutch install.

marcvtec · 03-12-2013, 03:02 PM

If we clone Ivo, there will be two, I always tell him that lol

bulldog x6 · 03-20-2013, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domrep

But ya, let this just be a heads up, although the new guy is good, he's still young and has a bit more to learn in terms of diligence.

x2
needs heavy supervision

andrey_gta · 03-20-2013, 08:55 AM

Does anyone know how many hours of labour did Ivo need to change subframe bushings?

ASPEC135i · 03-20-2013, 09:17 AM

^ +1 would like to know as well.

ALSO, for those whom have done valve cleaning - do you see any fuel economy changes??? Performance gains??? (although I know they say its minimal, if any)

arthurg · 03-20-2013, 09:46 AM

My car is at Ivos today, getting valve cleaning, will let you guys know of the outcome

01-14-2013, 03:30 PM	#92
nemo07 JBC Drives: E92 AW 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mississauga Posts: 265 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	LOL __________________ Cobb Protune (PTF), HFS-4 Meth Kit, DCI, Spec Stg 2+ clutch w/ lwfw, Raceland DP's, OCC, F1 Racewerks IC, ER Charge Pipe, Forged DV's, CSL Rep Trunk, Aero lip, Mtech Rear, Custom Ground Control Coilovers, 235/35/19 275/30/19, Quaife LSD, Diff Lockdown Kit, DSS Half Shafts, M3 subframe bushing, M3 Rear Sway Bar, JBC Tuning

01-14-2013, 05:48 PM	#93
marcvtec Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,604 iTrader: (0)	My car is going in for a water pump and thermostat tomorrow __________________ COBB Powered, Spec2+, Wavetrac, DCI, Forge DV's, AR catless DP's, AA FMIC, 19' BBS LM's wrapped in PSS, Zimmerman cross drilled rotors, hawk carbon pads, M3 Spoiler, AC roof Spoiler, Aero Lip, Vorsteiner Diffuser, m3 sides, Tinted, And One Happy BMW Driver.

01-15-2013, 09:52 PM	#95
marcvtec Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,604 iTrader: (0)	C63 getting an oil change tomorrow __________________ COBB Powered, Spec2+, Wavetrac, DCI, Forge DV's, AR catless DP's, AA FMIC, 19' BBS LM's wrapped in PSS, Zimmerman cross drilled rotors, hawk carbon pads, M3 Spoiler, AC roof Spoiler, Aero Lip, Vorsteiner Diffuser, m3 sides, Tinted, And One Happy BMW Driver.

01-24-2013, 10:58 AM	#101
demontwinz Lieutenant Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 413 iTrader: (0)	I think i'm going to IVO. I will post my feedback. __________________

03-11-2013, 01:43 PM	#102
domrep Captain Drives: AW E93 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 970 iTrader: (3)	Another bump for Ivo. I've been going to him for the last 1.5 years or so back when he was still a forum secret, haha. Get all my work done there and see him about once a month/2 months. He's recently hired a new guy, a few years younger than me, around 21 I think. Great guy and he knows his stuff, but he's a bit clumsy. Good thing Ivo still checks over his work. Luckily I was just getting minor engine work done, but for anything extensive I'd probably make sure to request Ivo does it all. Ivo is absolutely top notch and is extremely diligent in what he does. It's obvious from the get go that he's super careful, which is my main concern and why I don't do alot of work myself because I'm a clumsy idiot. But ya, let this just be a heads up, although the new guy is good, he's still young and has a bit more to learn in terms of diligence. __________________ 2007 AW E93 / Procede V5 / BMS DCI / AR Catted DPs / AR OCC / ER Oil Cooler / AMS FMIC / ER CP + Synapse BOV / Vanguard Exhaust / KW V3 / Wavetrac LSD / 19" BBS LMs

01-14-2013, 11:05 AM	#90
Havok_2011 BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Jerez Black Metallic M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,500 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 M3 Coupe [4.00] 2007 BMW E92 Coupe [3.49] 2005 350z Grand Tou ... [3.43] 2002 RSX-Type S [3.58]	This thread is great for several reasons: 1. I now know extensively what Ivo is capable of 2. I now know what all you bastards have done to your sexy rides lol :P 3. I really need to meet this Ivo guy one day

01-14-2013, 12:08 PM	#91
project335i Banned Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,514 iTrader: (6)	Lol @ Havok. Yeah you do need to meet him. More so need to get work done from him, great guy with quality work.

01-15-2013, 11:31 PM	#96
Fozzy Waaka Waaka Drives: 2009 E92 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Downtown Toronto Posts: 393 iTrader: (3)	Can someone let me know his address? Looking for the in between covered oil change.

01-18-2013, 04:09 PM	#99
ASPEC135i Private First Class Drives: sideways always Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: location, location Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	For those whom have done valve cleaning. Could you share your experiences please??? Performance gains? Fuel economy changes???

03-11-2013, 07:55 PM	#103
project335i Banned Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,514 iTrader: (6)	Ivo goes thru alot of guys. Either the work isn't up to par after while or they just don't show up when there supposed to. Either way I only let Ivo work on my car

03-12-2013, 07:12 AM	#104
demontwinz Lieutenant Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 413 iTrader: (0)	ya the new guy is an apprentice. But all shops have apprentices. I saw Farz car in the back when I got my IC put in. __________________

03-12-2013, 10:37 AM	#105
redlineryder knowledge > opinion Drives: '08 e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: London/Toronto Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	^the younger guy only works there on Saturdays I believe, his dad owns the truck garage across the shop. He's a car guy and good to chat with. I'm there this Saturday for my clutch install. __________________ FBO / HFS-4 / Cobb PTF tune

03-12-2013, 03:02 PM	#106
marcvtec Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto Posts: 1,604 iTrader: (0)	If we clone Ivo, there will be two, I always tell him that lol __________________ COBB Powered, Spec2+, Wavetrac, DCI, Forge DV's, AR catless DP's, AA FMIC, 19' BBS LM's wrapped in PSS, Zimmerman cross drilled rotors, hawk carbon pads, M3 Spoiler, AC roof Spoiler, Aero Lip, Vorsteiner Diffuser, m3 sides, Tinted, And One Happy BMW Driver.

03-20-2013, 08:55 AM	#108
andrey_gta Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost Posts: 1,848 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	Does anyone know how many hours of labour did Ivo need to change subframe bushings? __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, tuned by EVOLVE In-progress: Evolve tune configuration!!; my ssk idea , custom e36 lip fitment - PITA "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is Review

03-20-2013, 09:17 AM	#109
ASPEC135i Private First Class Drives: sideways always Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: location, location Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	^ +1 would like to know as well. ALSO, for those whom have done valve cleaning - do you see any fuel economy changes??? Performance gains??? (although I know they say its minimal, if any)

03-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#110
arthurg Private Drives: silver 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: mississauga Posts: 53 iTrader: (1)	My car is at Ivos today, getting valve cleaning, will let you guys know of the outcome

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