Maryland

Blown284 · 02-03-2017, 10:08 PM

I'm looking for a shop and/or person who works on these vehicles. Know of such a person near the balto/middle river area? Thanks!

Persian Whisperjet · 02-06-2017, 08:41 PM

A bit to the southwest but I can't say enough good things about Kevin at AKTIV Automotive, 22 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg -- he is very enthusiast friendly, opens his shop to the BMW club 2-3 times a year, will work with you if you purchase parts unlike some places. And he really loves BMWs.

logandeere · 02-07-2017, 08:23 AM

I got mine tuned and dpf deleted at Flemming automotive in crofton they were pretty helpful and offered me a few different options

Blown284 · 04-10-2017, 09:44 AM

Any other options? I tried Flemming and no one answers that phone.

32valves · 04-10-2017, 05:56 PM

what time does Flemming use?

Blown284 · 06-09-2018, 06:23 PM

Anyone else in MD?

apexit4 · 06-10-2018, 07:08 AM

Look up Airport Automotive by BWI. The owner is a good friend of mine, but he's a BMW fan through and through. He really knows his stuff and does great work.

Persian Whisperjet · 06-10-2018, 03:27 PM

Blown you have some solid recommendations here -- what are you trying to accomplish that these shops can't handle?

jdub486 · 06-11-2018, 10:51 PM

Dicky Smalls in Beltsville has an experienced ex Bmw tech who personally drives an e70 x5 diesel. He did plenty of work on my 335D and others when he worked at the dealer. Bmw Excluservice in Rockville is a good shop and competent with diesels but I doubt they will touch anything involving emissions deletes.

Blown284 · 06-16-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Persian Whisperjet

Blown you have some solid recommendations here -- what are you trying to accomplish that these shops can't handle?

I'm looking for a shop local that (a) won't take me for a ride and tell me I need stuff that I don't (b) shop that does the tuning aspect and in this instance I believe I just need the wheel adaptation done because I'm getting the notorious "stumbling at idle".

apexit4 · 06-16-2018, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Persian Whisperjet

Blown you have some solid recommendations here -- what are you trying to accomplish that these shops can't handle?

I'm looking for a shop local that (a) won't take me for a ride and tell me I need stuff that I don't (b) shop that does the tuning aspect and in this instance I believe I just need the wheel adaptation done because I'm getting the notorious "stumbling at idle".

I can tell you for a fact Airport Automotive won't take you for a ride (check out their Yelp reviews if you don't believe me). With regards to your second point, if the shop owner there won't be able to do it with his specialized tools, he knows who to call and get it done (I've talked to the guys who he calls to do the specialized coding).

Persian Whisperjet · 06-16-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown284

I'm looking for a shop local that (a) won't take me for a ride and tell me I need stuff that I don't (b) shop that does the tuning aspect and in this instance I believe I just need the wheel adaptation done because I'm getting the notorious "stumbling at idle".

You want someone who knows these cars well. If you have time I'd try one of the "ninjas" -- Matt Whitbread (Michigan) Andrew Rodriguez (Georgia) or the BPC folks in Raleigh. Apologies if I am leaving folks out.

Blown284 · 06-27-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Persian Whisperjet

You want someone who knows these cars well. If you have time I'd try one of the "ninjas" -- Matt Whitbread (Michigan) Andrew Rodriguez (Georgia) or the BPC folks in Raleigh. Apologies if I am leaving folks out.

I'd love to but they are all too far from MARYLAND for me.

32valves · 06-27-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Persian Whisperjet

You want someone who knows these cars well. If you have time I'd try one of the "ninjas" -- Matt Whitbread (Michigan) Andrew Rodriguez (Georgia) or the BPC folks in Raleigh. Apologies if I am leaving folks out.

I'd love to but they are all too far from MARYLAND for me.

I'm in Southern md
30 miles south of DC

floydarogers · 06-28-2018, 01:11 AM

Have you checked www.bimrs.org and www.bimmershops.com ?

Blown284 · 07-07-2018, 10:08 AM

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I'm in Southern md
30 miles south of DC

Drop me PM with your contact info. Thanks!

32valves · 07-07-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 32valves

I'm in Southern md
30 miles south of DC

Drop me PM with your contact info. Thanks!

I'm in Vegas for a week but I will be back...

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Blown284 Tim 54 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2021 M440 XDrive Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pasadena, Md iTrader: (0)	Maryland I'm looking for a shop and/or person who works on these vehicles. Know of such a person near the balto/middle river area? Thanks!
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Persian Whisperjet Kind of a Big Deal 167 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (0)	A bit to the southwest but I can't say enough good things about Kevin at AKTIV Automotive, 22 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg -- he is very enthusiast friendly, opens his shop to the BMW club 2-3 times a year, will work with you if you purchase parts unlike some places. And he really loves BMWs.
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logandeere Enlisted Member 3 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2011 335d 2004 530i 2011 335is Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: maryland iTrader: (0)	I got mine tuned and dpf deleted at Flemming automotive in crofton they were pretty helpful and offered me a few different options
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apexit4 Major 1231 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 335D M-Sport, X5D Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Look up Airport Automotive by BWI. The owner is a good friend of mine, but he's a BMW fan through and through. He really knows his stuff and does great work.
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Persian Whisperjet Kind of a Big Deal 167 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (0)	Blown you have some solid recommendations here -- what are you trying to accomplish that these shops can't handle? __________________
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jdub486 Captain 273 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 19' M2C dct/ e90 335d dd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Dicky Smalls in Beltsville has an experienced ex Bmw tech who personally drives an e70 x5 diesel. He did plenty of work on my 335D and others when he worked at the dealer. Bmw Excluservice in Rockville is a good shop and competent with diesels but I doubt they will touch anything involving emissions deletes.
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floydarogers Curmudgeon and Pedant 690 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Have you checked www.bimrs.org and www.bimmershops.com ?
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