Props to Long Tran

onefastdoc · 07-13-2009, 11:19 PM

Just had my H&R springs installed on my new E90 M3 (pics to come) by Long Tran. Just want to say he's a great guy. Fast and reasonably priced service. Best part was chatting with him about our cars from back in the day. I've had items installed by him on my 335i and now my M3. Would highly recommend him to anyone in the So Cal.

Thanks Long.

!Xoible · 07-13-2009, 11:43 PM

long is the motherfucking man 120%

davedave · 07-13-2009, 11:56 PM

how much he charges?

808E90 · 07-14-2009, 12:11 AM

+1000

He helps me and I'm in Hawaii

spoonf20c · 07-14-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by davedave

how much he charges?

+1 please let us know how much he charges. pm us if you dont want to post it.

thanks

!Xoible · 07-14-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by davedave

how much he charges?

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Originally Posted by mikecenizal

+1 please let us know how much he charges. pm us if you dont want to post it.

thanks

when it comes to long the question of how much is not really important. when i first joined E90post in 07 i used to consider distance from home, and cost. after i was in a very nasty situation and he helped me delaying his trip to NorCal, i started sensing that he's not a vendor or a mechanic, he's a true car enthusiasts that does care about your cost, and about your car. even if shit happens, he will definitely get your back, and take care of you and make sure you are happy.

when you go, you wont look back! honesty and integrity is a rare commodity that i think is more important than anything...

having said that... long doesnt really make money off of parts, and he doesnt have the overhead of a shop, so he's always cheaper anyway....

Davinhci · 07-14-2009, 05:18 PM

wow, we need a Long Tran in Austin.

!Xoible · 07-14-2009, 05:20 PM

it's funny coz Hunter used to commute from Houston, i think, or Dallas to SoCal to get shit done by long... the NorCal people still make that drive.. and Vegas people too

1cleanm6 · 07-14-2009, 05:22 PM

guys when i went to get my h and r race springs installed by long.....words can not describe this man...

He charged me something very cheap for my install(and i was last minute)...
and i asked the man, hey long why you charging so cheap....charge more man for everyone...

and he said y? dude im just here to take care of you guys...not really about the money...

after that i had a different kind of respect for the man.

aus · 07-14-2009, 07:00 PM

If you buy from him, do the parts have a warranty?

I know his service is great, but I'd like a warranty too.

MMXIII 650i GC · 07-14-2009, 07:39 PM

Hey Long - based on this thread alone, it pretty much sounds like you're the man and I know I've seen your name pop up a bunch of other times, always saying something good.

I want to get some H&Rs installed (I'm in OC) - please send me a PM when you get a chance and we'll get it set up.

!Xoible · 07-14-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

If you buy from him, do the parts have a warranty?

I know his service is great, but I'd like a warranty too.

he gets OEM parts, or parts from certified dealers. what you dont get, and i've been trying to tell you, is long is NOT a vendor, he's NOT a shop. he's a car enthusiast. what that entails is Long will get your back and treat your car like it's his, and will treat your problems like they're his.

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Originally Posted by MMIX M3

Hey Long - based on this thread alone, it pretty much sounds like you're the man and I know I've seen your name pop up a bunch of other times, always saying something good.

I want to get some H&Rs installed (I'm in OC) - please send me a PM when you get a chance and we'll get it set up.

im not sure he'll see this thread, you should PM him @ "longtran"

MMXIII 650i GC · 07-14-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by !Xoible

im not sure he'll see this thread, you should PM him @ "longtran"

Thanks for the heads up - just sent a PM

tom @ eas · 07-14-2009, 10:42 PM

+1, Long's good people.

Johnny Lin · 07-14-2009, 10:46 PM

Wish Long can be in WA. Always willing to help.

aus · 07-14-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by !Xoible

he gets OEM parts, or parts from certified dealers. what you dont get, and i've been trying to tell you, is long is NOT a vendor, he's NOT a shop. he's a car enthusiast. what that entails is Long will get your back and treat your car like it's his, and will treat your problems like they're his.

im not sure he'll see this thread, you should PM him @ "longtran"

What you don't seem to get is, he's now a board sponsor and made a post saying he's opening up shop.
I'm not sure what he means by that, like if he has a business licence, insurance, tax ID number or he may be a sole proprietor, but he made it sound like he's now a business. LTBMW, or something like that.

magmd · 07-15-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

If you buy from him, do the parts have a warranty?

I know his service is great, but I'd like a warranty too.

Well, he stands by the work he does on your car. He is just a guy that loves to work on cars. If a part is defective in anyway, he will do what he can to fix it. If you break it, he will try to fix it if possible. He has developed great relationships with various sources in the local automotive industry, so he is able to obtain and provide parts along with installs for other members on here at great rates/prices.

Of course, somethings are out of his control...so I can't say things will go perfect 100% of the time. But he will make sure he can do what he can to fix the problem, as if it was his own car.

Yes, he has now obtained vendor status---but I think it has to be that way in order for him to continue providing parts/services to the community while keeping other vendors from crying about him being competition (if he did not pay vendor fees.)

Now, if having an official policy regarding warranty claims from a big business/vendor is very important to you, more than just word of mouth from the local community----then you should definitely go with another vendor that can provide that.

tightie · 07-15-2009, 01:35 AM

long ftmfw.

btw, wheres our photoshoot?

dawgdog · 07-15-2009, 07:37 AM

Long helped me when I had issues with the M-tech kit install on my 335 and I live in Washington. He forwarded some info to the installer. Great guy to help me out as we have never met.

Alias · 07-18-2009, 12:52 PM

Long rolled my fenders back when I had my 335 along with buying/installing spacers..his fender rolling price was insanely cheap compared to what shops charge

OC ///M · 07-18-2009, 02:06 PM

If you go LONG you won't go wrong.

Long: If you are out there, thanks for all the support with my cars over the last few years. A true enthusiast, you are the man.

10M3MAN · 07-18-2009, 03:12 PM

07-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
onefastdoc Lieutenant 115 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: L.A. iTrader: (2)	Props to Long Tran Just had my H&R springs installed on my new E90 M3 (pics to come) by Long Tran. Just want to say he's a great guy. Fast and reasonably priced service. Best part was chatting with him about our cars from back in the day. I've had items installed by him on my 335i and now my M3. Would highly recommend him to anyone in the So Cal. Thanks Long.
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!Xoible Banned 832 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	long is the motherfucking man 120%
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davedave Captain 40 Rep 788 Posts Drives: Godzilla Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (7)	how much he charges?
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07-14-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
808E90 808E90 231 Rep 4,047 Posts Drives: E90 ///M Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aloha State iTrader: (21)	+1000 He helps me and I'm in Hawaii
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07-14-2009, 05:18 PM	#7
Davinhci Colonel 55 Rep 2,484 Posts Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	wow, we need a Long Tran in Austin. __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|
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!Xoible Banned 832 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	it's funny coz Hunter used to commute from Houston, i think, or Dallas to SoCal to get shit done by long... the NorCal people still make that drive.. and Vegas people too
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1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	guys when i went to get my h and r race springs installed by long.....words can not describe this man... He charged me something very cheap for my install(and i was last minute)... and i asked the man, hey long why you charging so cheap....charge more man for everyone... and he said y? dude im just here to take care of you guys...not really about the money... after that i had a different kind of respect for the man.
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07-14-2009, 07:00 PM	#10
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	If you buy from him, do the parts have a warranty? I know his service is great, but I'd like a warranty too. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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MMXIII 650i GC Private First Class 23 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2013 F06 650i GC Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mission Viejo, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [0.00]	Hey Long - based on this thread alone, it pretty much sounds like you're the man and I know I've seen your name pop up a bunch of other times, always saying something good. I want to get some H&Rs installed (I'm in OC) - please send me a PM when you get a chance and we'll get it set up.
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07-14-2009, 10:42 PM	#14
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 8109 Rep 18,799 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (19) Garage List 2018 BMW i3s [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 [6.50] 2015 BMW M4 [5.25]	+1, Long's good people. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: https://europeanautosource.com· tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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07-14-2009, 10:46 PM	#15
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 832 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	Wish Long can be in WA. Always willing to help.
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07-15-2009, 01:35 AM	#18
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. 523 Rep 5,881 Posts Drives: 991 GT3RS, 964, Raptor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [7.90]	long ftmfw. btw, wheres our photoshoot? __________________ Current: 16 991 GT3RS , 91 964 C2, 17 Raptor \| Past: 2015 991 GT3, 2015 i3,15 YMB F80 M3, 13 E92 M3 DCT, 08 E92 M3 6MT, 07 E60 M5, 02 E46 M3 Instagram: @josh_speeddistrict #SpeedDistrict @SpeedDistrict
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07-15-2009, 07:37 AM	#19
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	Long helped me when I had issues with the M-tech kit install on my 335 and I live in Washington. He forwarded some info to the installer. Great guy to help me out as we have never met. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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07-18-2009, 12:52 PM	#20
Alias dork 38 Rep 477 Posts Drives: //M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: so cal iTrader: (3)	Long rolled my fenders back when I had my 335 along with buying/installing spacers..his fender rolling price was insanely cheap compared to what shops charge
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07-18-2009, 02:06 PM	#21
OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	If you go LONG you won't go wrong. Long: If you are out there, thanks for all the support with my cars over the last few years. A true enthusiast, you are the man. __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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