Mark V Motorsports (Sterling?) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

N8N · 12-02-2012, 11:44 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, 11:55 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, 12:25 PM

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, 01:06 PM

RRT behind Dulles airport is good as well...

cssnms · 12-02-2012, 05:04 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, 05:06 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.

Red_Baron · 12-02-2012, 05:21 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, 07:00 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, 08:01 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, 09:52 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, 10:40 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, 02:30 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, 11:44 AM	#1
N8N Captain Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 845 iTrader: (1)	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, 11:55 AM	#2
335_MI6 Colonel Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC/MIAMI/LONDON Posts: 2,000 iTrader: (1)	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 __________________ Epacy2: "335=M3?" THE TECH: "Only 335 guys think so."

12-02-2012, 01:06 PM	#4
ASAP blah blah blah Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 239 iTrader: (0)	RRT behind Dulles airport is good as well... __________________ Cobb E40 ProTune by Jake@PTF / VRSF DP's / BMS DCI / ETS 5" FMIC / Hankook Ventus V12 (12.00@119.6 MPH) SLIP

12-02-2012, 05:21 PM	#7
Red_Baron M3Post DBag Drives: '08 e92 M3, '11 G55 AMG Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/PA Posts: 697 iTrader: (0)	They're good guys. You could also try RRT or Funktion but they charge you an arm, leg, and wife. __________________

12-02-2012, 07:00 PM	#8
Sam335ix Major Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country Posts: 1,196 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 2003 540iM Coming soon to the garage: 2014 M3 Maybe M5

12-02-2012, 12:25 PM	#3
N8N Captain Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 845 iTrader: (1)	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.

12-02-2012, 05:04 PM	#5
cssnms Brigadier General Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland Posts: 3,097 iTrader: (4)	Dan (owner of Mach V) is good people. PM him @ Mach V Dan. They are also an e90Post forum sponsor.

12-02-2012, 05:06 PM	#6
xzibit a Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NOVA Posts: 294 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.

12-02-2012, 08:01 PM	#9
cotmfk Brigadier General Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DC, MD, VA Posts: 3,166 iTrader: (11)	Mach V has been around for a long time. It is not the cheapest deal you can find, but you will get the product. __________________

12-02-2012, 09:52 PM	#10
tmaung CCA Member#: 439255 Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 409 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [0.00]	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 \| 2011 E92 335is - Titanium Silver, Black Sold! \| 2007 E92 335i - Space Gray, Black Sold! \| 2008 E90 M3 - Jerez Black, Fox Red

12-02-2012, 10:40 PM	#11
Mach V Dan BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 222 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

12-03-2012, 02:30 PM	#12
N8N Captain Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 845 iTrader: (1)	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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