Bay Area Hobbyist Install

beentrev · 03-30-2020, 10:23 PM

As someone who lives in an apartment in SF, I don't have the space or tools to complete my own bolt-on installs.

Would love to get a directory started of hobbyists who are willing to complete these more basic DIYs (think charge pipe, downpipe, etc.) for a better price than at a shop.

Open to referrals or self-promotion. Let me know!

jh_f30 · 03-31-2020, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by beentrev

As someone who lives in an apartment in SF, I don't have the space or tools to complete my own bolt-on installs.

Would love to get a directory started of hobbyists who are willing to complete these more basic DIYs (think charge pipe, downpipe, etc.) for a better price than at a shop.

Open to referrals or self-promotion. Let me know!

Hey. Glad you got the whistling thing sorted. I've got a pretty basic set of tools, ramps, a jack, and stands. Enough to do most any maintenance and easy-moderate installs. Do you have specific parts you're looking to get installed?

FWIW, I installed my own cp, dp, catback, I do all my own oil changes, have done brake pads, front rotors and fluid, replaced rear shocks, did a coolant flush, replaced oil filter housing, oil cooler, and valve cover gaskets, replaced the serpentine belt, tensioner and idler pulley, changed my diff oil, and did my tranny fluid/filter change.

I haven't done spring/front strut installs (no spring compressor, but maybe when I finally replace my front struts). Oh, and I don't have a tire mounting machine or balancer.

romemedrano · 03-31-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by beentrev

As someone who lives in an apartment in SF, I don't have the space or tools to complete my own bolt-on installs.

Would love to get a directory started of hobbyists who are willing to complete these more basic DIYs (think charge pipe, downpipe, etc.) for a better price than at a shop.

Open to referrals or self-promotion. Let me know!

DIY or Die Garage in San Jose. You can rent a lift and tools per hour. Can you give me more info on your car? I might have time (due to Corona) to do some side work.

beentrev · 03-31-2020, 10:32 AM

Thanks, both, for the responses. I have a 2015 435i, and my next planned mod is a catted downpipe. Please PM me quotes! Appreciate the community here.

jh_f30 · 03-31-2020, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by romemedrano

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Originally Posted by beentrev

As someone who lives in an apartment in SF, I don't have the space or tools to complete my own bolt-on installs.

Would love to get a directory started of hobbyists who are willing to complete these more basic DIYs (think charge pipe, downpipe, etc.) for a better price than at a shop.

Open to referrals or self-promotion. Let me know!

DIY or Die Garage in San Jose. You can rent a lift and tools per hour. Can you give me more info on your car? I might have time (due to Corona) to do some side work.

Wow, I had no idea they existed! Would've been handy for my tranny service.

bariaga1 · 04-04-2020, 11:46 AM

this is a cool idea, didn't know renting was an option. Need to get a charge pipe and would a downpipe as well.

bariaga1 · 04-04-2020, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by romemedrano

DIY or Die Garage in San Jose. You can rent a lift and tools per hour. Can you give me more info on your car? I might have time (due to Corona) to do some side work.

would you be down to help a brother out, 335i thats been stock now. looking to get some basic bolt ons.

jh_f30 · 04-04-2020, 03:50 PM

Tech Day!

beentrev · 04-04-2020, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bariaga1

would you be down to help a brother out, 335i thats been stock now. looking to get some basic bolt ons.

+1

jh_f30 · 04-04-2020, 05:55 PM

@beentrev bariaga1

HMU. Might be able to work something out. Assuming you have parts on hand, including all ancillary parts like clamps, gaskets, etc. If you just need space, tools, and labor, I can probably make myself available.

FaRKle! · 04-04-2020, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bariaga1

would you be down to help a brother out, 335i thats been stock now. looking to get some basic bolt ons.

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

@beentrev bariaga1

HMU. Might be able to work something out. Assuming you have parts on hand, including all ancillary parts like clamps, gaskets, etc. If you just need space, tools, and labor, I can probably make myself available.

I'll vouch for romemedrano, he's an actual BMW tech! And on the other side I'll also vouch for bariaga1 as a good dude, who bought some parts and had an install done by me in the past.

beentrev · 04-25-2020, 12:06 AM

Bumping this thread! Looking for someone with experience installing coilovers and some free time

eluded · 04-26-2020, 03:03 AM

My car needs DP

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beentrev Private 17 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Bay Area Hobbyist Install As someone who lives in an apartment in SF, I don't have the space or tools to complete my own bolt-on installs. Would love to get a directory started of hobbyists who are willing to complete these more basic DIYs (think charge pipe, downpipe, etc.) for a better price than at a shop. Open to referrals or self-promotion. Let me know!
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beentrev Private 17 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Thanks, both, for the responses. I have a 2015 435i, and my next planned mod is a catted downpipe. Please PM me quotes! Appreciate the community here.
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bariaga1 Private First Class 17 Rep 122 Posts Drives: Black 335I F30, Sapphire Black Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	this is a cool idea, didn't know renting was an option. Need to get a charge pipe and would a downpipe as well.
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1306 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Tech Day! __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1306 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	@beentrev bariaga1 HMU. Might be able to work something out. Assuming you have parts on hand, including all ancillary parts like clamps, gaskets, etc. If you just need space, tools, and labor, I can probably make myself available. __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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