Best shop in Seattle

MTK24 · 12-11-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mchoy

Thoughts on the best tint shop? Does not have to be in Seattle but reasonable drive is fine.

Tint XXperts in auburn

Tell them I sent you they will give you a discount . They did my eagle talon and red bmw tint. They use high quality ceramic tint

2011335xi6MTMsportE90 · 12-13-2017, 05:54 AM

Sorry to jump in on your thread. I'm a relatively recent new comer to seattle as well and need a new clutch and probably flywheel for my 335xi. Most shops I have called say they'll call me back with an estimate and never do. It's weird. I've never been in a city where no one seems to want to make money, or maybe theres enough higher margin work for everyone to not mess with that job...I digress. So, anyone have any shops they'd recommend? Preferably someone who's had it done?

I could do it myself as it's not overly complicated and I'm very mechanically inclined and would purchase the needed tools. I just don't have an enclosed garage space. Alternatively, if anyone knows of a short term garage I could rent for a few days to do it myself that would be great, too! Thanks.

cbouchez · 12-13-2017, 06:24 PM

If youa re doing the job yourself checkout

https://www.facebook.com/StewsSelfServiceGarage/

A good shop to get the work done from my experience is:

https://www.southlakeeuropean.com/

Good luck!
Christian

MTK24 · 12-14-2017, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011335xi6MTMsportE90

Sorry to jump in on your thread. I'm a relatively recent new comer to seattle as well and need a new clutch and probably flywheel for my 335xi. Most shops I have called say they'll call me back with an estimate and never do. It's weird. I've never been in a city where no one seems to want to make money, or maybe theres enough higher margin work for everyone to not mess with that job...I digress. So, anyone have any shops they'd recommend? Preferably someone who's had it done?

I could do it myself as it's not overly complicated and I'm very mechanically inclined and would purchase the needed tools. I just don't have an enclosed garage space. Alternatively, if anyone knows of a short term garage I could rent for a few days to do it myself that would be great, too! Thanks.

How much did a shop quote you for the clutch?

Just get a new clutch from ECS tuning and take it to a shop. Shouldn't take that long

CeeTeeX5 · 01-03-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mchoy

Thoughts on the best tint shop? Does not have to be in Seattle but reasonable drive is fine.

I've used Acutint in Bellevue on 3 cars and they have always done a fantastic job. Just had my front windows matched on my new X5 a few weeks ago.

2011335xi6MTMsportE90 · 02-15-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vampire335i

How much did a shop quote you for the clutch?

Just get a new clutch from ECS tuning and take it to a shop. Shouldn't take that long

I got a quote of $2800 from a more high end performance shop and $2500 from a BMW specialist. These both included a new flywheel which most recommended at my mileage. Typically about $1000 in parts and 8 hours of labor. Talking to another indie in west seattle that'll hopefully be more around $2000 for clutch and flywheel. Labor rates for indie's here are almost dealer rates in the Midwest.

tetsuo111 · 02-21-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mchoy

Thoughts on the best tint shop? Does not have to be in Seattle but reasonable drive is fine.

I've had good experiences at both NW Autoshield and Accutint. Both shops located in SoDo near the stadiums.

tetsuo111 · 02-21-2018, 04:04 PM

For SEA people who enjoy wrenching (but not in a driveway), or simply love cars, check out The Shop in SoDo. Promoted as a "country club for gearheads", The Shop has facilities to DIY, lift access, alignment rack, detail bay, and indoor storage (nice collection of heavy metal on display). There's currently a Porsche Carrera GT on static display at the front door, as well as a 904 in the garage. Both are hyper-rare birds. The GT was used by the owner as a daily!

For the non-car people in the family, the facility also co-locates with an Ethan Stowell restaurant, Derby.

No personal affiliation other than being a satisfied member.

http://theshopclubs.com/

skip2mylou · 02-22-2018, 05:13 PM

in Tacoma area this is my go to guy officially
NW Autowork
3608 South 74th Street Unit 13
Tacoma WA 98502
2532561901
Marlon@nwautoworkllc.com

tetsuo111 · 02-23-2018, 05:03 PM

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2011335xi6MTMsportE90 New Member 9 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2011 335iXdrive 6MT MSport E90 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Repair shop for new clutch? Sorry to jump in on your thread. I'm a relatively recent new comer to seattle as well and need a new clutch and probably flywheel for my 335xi. Most shops I have called say they'll call me back with an estimate and never do. It's weird. I've never been in a city where no one seems to want to make money, or maybe theres enough higher margin work for everyone to not mess with that job...I digress. So, anyone have any shops they'd recommend? Preferably someone who's had it done? I could do it myself as it's not overly complicated and I'm very mechanically inclined and would purchase the needed tools. I just don't have an enclosed garage space. Alternatively, if anyone knows of a short term garage I could rent for a few days to do it myself that would be great, too! Thanks.
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cbouchez Enlisted Member 15 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2009 328ix Touring Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	If youa re doing the job yourself checkout https://www.facebook.com/StewsSelfServiceGarage/ A good shop to get the work done from my experience is: https://www.southlakeeuropean.com/ Good luck! Christian
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tetsuo111 Save the Manuals! 1227 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: E91 RWD 6MT, X3, Ducati S4R Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E91 6MT RWD &q ... [0.00] 2005 Ducati S4R 996 [0.00] 2000 Ducati M750 [0.00] RIP - 2011 E91 328i ... [10.00]	For SEA people who enjoy wrenching (but not in a driveway), or simply love cars, check out The Shop in SoDo. Promoted as a "country club for gearheads", The Shop has facilities to DIY, lift access, alignment rack, detail bay, and indoor storage (nice collection of heavy metal on display). There's currently a Porsche Carrera GT on static display at the front door, as well as a 904 in the garage. Both are hyper-rare birds. The GT was used by the owner as a daily! For the non-car people in the family, the facility also co-locates with an Ethan Stowell restaurant, Derby. No personal affiliation other than being a satisfied member. http://theshopclubs.com/ Attached Images __________________ 2011 6MT RWD ClubSport Wagon \| 3,185lbs \| 1 of 149 ZSPs delivered in North America Outside: BMW M-Aero, Euro region lighting, Seibon \| Inside: M3 cockpit, Recaro SPG, Prototipo, AutoSolutions SSK, UCP \| Stop: M3 ST-40R, PFC \| Grip: Solid-mounted subframes, rear coilover conversion, M3 Nitron R3, Hyperco, SPL, AKG, ARC8 \| Go: StageFP, CF snorkel, 3IM, MILVs, SuperSprint headers, Dundon Motorsports Inconel exhaust, VoltPhreaks \| Cool: CSF \| PCA #2018100384 \| BMW CCA #505794
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skip2mylou New Member 5 Rep 9 Posts Drives: bmw 335i N54 coupe Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Tacoma iTrader: (0)	in Tacoma area this is my go to guy officially NW Autowork 3608 South 74th Street Unit 13 Tacoma WA 98502 2532561901 Marlon@nwautoworkllc.com
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tetsuo111 Save the Manuals! 1227 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: E91 RWD 6MT, X3, Ducati S4R Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E91 6MT RWD &q ... [0.00] 2005 Ducati S4R 996 [0.00] 2000 Ducati M750 [0.00] RIP - 2011 E91 328i ... [10.00]	Today at The Shop: Attached Images __________________ 2011 6MT RWD ClubSport Wagon \| 3,185lbs \| 1 of 149 ZSPs delivered in North America Outside: BMW M-Aero, Euro region lighting, Seibon \| Inside: M3 cockpit, Recaro SPG, Prototipo, AutoSolutions SSK, UCP \| Stop: M3 ST-40R, PFC \| Grip: Solid-mounted subframes, rear coilover conversion, M3 Nitron R3, Hyperco, SPL, AKG, ARC8 \| Go: StageFP, CF snorkel, 3IM, MILVs, SuperSprint headers, Dundon Motorsports Inconel exhaust, VoltPhreaks \| Cool: CSF \| PCA #2018100384 \| BMW CCA #505794
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