Tech Inspection Form - where do I go with it ?

doba_s · 12-11-2008, 12:04 PM

I am planing to sign up for BMW CCC event and they require you to get Tech Inspection Form, complete it and bring it with you ... Where do you guys go to get it done and how much doest it cost ? Do you need it every time you go on the track or just once a year ?

consolidated · 12-11-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by doba_s

I am planing to sign up for BMW CCC event and they require you to get Tech Inspection Form, complete it and bring it with you ... Where do you guys go to get it done and how much doest it cost ? Do you need it every time you go on the track or just once a year ?

Your BMWCCA should have a list of approved shops from a dealership to local performance shops. Usually free or $20, but some ask for much more.

icemang17 · 12-11-2008, 12:32 PM

Usually your local club chapter has a list of approved shops......if not check with NASA or SCCA they will also have a list of tech inspectors who issue logbooks for each group that can do tech inspections as well....

In general most high performance shops can do it...Dinan isn't far from you and they do it

gobuffs · 12-11-2008, 12:40 PM

Check you local club's driving events website. They should have a link to it. You usually have to use that club's form. Tech inspections need to be done 30 days before an event, so they are not good for an entire year.

doba_s · 12-11-2008, 08:15 PM

i printed out that form and will bring it with me ... probably not very good idea to ask my local dealer to sign it off ... or ?

gobuffs · 12-11-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doba_s

i printed out that form and will bring it with me ... probably not very good idea to ask my local dealer to sign it off ... or ?

Depends. Some local dealers I would do that with, some not so much. Best bet is to find a local Indy BMW shop to do it. The best bet is to find one your club recommends- sometimes they give discounts.

doba_s · 12-11-2008, 08:28 PM

just sent e-mail to club rep in my area ...

HP Autowerks · 12-17-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by doba_s

I am planing to sign up for BMW CCC event and they require you to get Tech Inspection Form, complete it and bring it with you ... Where do you guys go to get it done and how much doest it cost ? Do you need it every time you go on the track or just once a year ?

Well, if you are in Santa Barbara, you can bring it to HP Autowerks, Inc. for the tech inspection!

slikk66 · 01-26-2009, 06:58 PM

Last time I totally forgot about the tech inspection, and when I got there one of the guys just signed it off for me. This time I thought I would do it right, I went to the BMW CCA Los Angeles page, went to their links, and contacted one of their sponsors... guy just wrote back that it's $105... what a joke.

Anyone know of another place in Burbank/Glendale/LA area that could do this cheaper? If not I'll just show up and play dumb again...

Thinker23 · 07-19-2009, 05:34 PM

Any recommendations around the Bay Area?

4u3 · 07-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Do it yourself. It is common sense, ck your fluids etc. You sign the form at least here on the East Coast, all the BMW assoc, even state on there sites that you can perform the inspection. Did you have you brake fluid changed in the last six months? I do not know how many miles on your car but your brakes are still good, Itracked my car 4 times this year and my pads are still good. 4,000 miles on the car. Do not worry do it yourself. My opinion.

von_zoom · 07-19-2009, 08:40 PM

It is true, you can do it yourself. However, I would recommend you take it to a competent shop where they can put your car of a lift and get under it. They will follow the inspection form and check the items your driving event wants to have looked at. Most clubs or event organizors will have sponsors who will gladly inspect your car. Think about what you are about to do, and that is drive your car very agressively and at speed. You want to make sure the car is ready for this - hopefully your instructor will keep you in a "ready" position. Have fun.
vz

ff1600 · 07-20-2009, 01:07 AM

I took my 06 M3 to Weatherford twice - no problems, but I was able to schedule it with routine service so no charge.

Try Roger Kraus Racing (they sell tires and service all local SCCA races). Located in Castro Valley. 510 582 5031

Another option is Edge Motorsports in Dublin 925 479 0709 - big BMW enthusiasts.

In theory Golden Gate chapter prohibits diy inspection, but they don't seem to look very closely at the form.

totoro · 07-20-2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinker23

Any recommendations around the Bay Area?

Bavarian Professionals in Berkeley (http://www.bavpros.com). They're pretty cool people.
And if you're a BMWCCA member & the car is under BMW warranty, the inspection is free.

12-11-2008, 12:04 PM	#1
doba_s Major General Drives: M3, 1M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6,132 iTrader: (26)	Tech Inspection Form - where do I go with it ? I am planing to sign up for BMW CCC event and they require you to get Tech Inspection Form, complete it and bring it with you ... Where do you guys go to get it done and how much doest it cost ? Do you need it every time you go on the track or just once a year ?
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12-11-2008, 12:32 PM	#3
icemang17 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 644 iTrader: (0)	Usually your local club chapter has a list of approved shops......if not check with NASA or SCCA they will also have a list of tech inspectors who issue logbooks for each group that can do tech inspections as well.... In general most high performance shops can do it...Dinan isn't far from you and they do it __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, MR, DCT, extended BB leather, loaded! 1988 Porsche 928S4, Guards red/Champagne leather 1989 Porsche 928S4 track beast!!!

01-26-2009, 06:58 PM	#9
slikk66 Private Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burbank, ca Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Last time I totally forgot about the tech inspection, and when I got there one of the guys just signed it off for me. This time I thought I would do it right, I went to the BMW CCA Los Angeles page, went to their links, and contacted one of their sponsors... guy just wrote back that it's $105... what a joke. Anyone know of another place in Burbank/Glendale/LA area that could do this cheaper? If not I'll just show up and play dumb again... __________________ BMW History (what's with the gray?): ----------------- 2003 330 CI - Sterling Gray / Blk Leather - 5 MT 2005 330 CI ZHP - Sparkling Graphite / Blk Alcantara - 6 MT 2008 E92 M3 Coupe (FINALLY) - Space Gray / Blk Leather - 6 MT

07-19-2009, 05:34 PM	#10
Thinker23 Private First Class Drives: '09 E92 M3 - AW, 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 175 iTrader: (1)	Any recommendations around the Bay Area? __________________ 03/09 Alpine White E92 - 6MT BMW Performance Steering Wheel : BMW Stainless Steel Pedals

07-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#12
von_zoom Captain Drives: 2009 E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 622 iTrader: (0)	It is true, you can do it yourself. However, I would recommend you take it to a competent shop where they can put your car of a lift and get under it. They will follow the inspection form and check the items your driving event wants to have looked at. Most clubs or event organizors will have sponsors who will gladly inspect your car. Think about what you are about to do, and that is drive your car very agressively and at speed. You want to make sure the car is ready for this - hopefully your instructor will keep you in a "ready" position. Have fun. vz __________________ Track Toy

12-11-2008, 12:40 PM	#4
gobuffs Second Lieutenant Drives: 88 M3.2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 283 iTrader: (0)	Check you local club's driving events website. They should have a link to it. You usually have to use that club's form. Tech inspections need to be done 30 days before an event, so they are not good for an entire year.

12-11-2008, 08:15 PM	#5
doba_s Major General Drives: M3, 1M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6,132 iTrader: (26)	i printed out that form and will bring it with me ... probably not very good idea to ask my local dealer to sign it off ... or ?

12-11-2008, 08:28 PM	#7
doba_s Major General Drives: M3, 1M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6,132 iTrader: (26)	just sent e-mail to club rep in my area ...

07-19-2009, 08:28 PM	#11
4u3 Private First Class Drives: 09 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 105 iTrader: (0)	Do it yourself. It is common sense, ck your fluids etc. You sign the form at least here on the East Coast, all the BMW assoc, even state on there sites that you can perform the inspection. Did you have you brake fluid changed in the last six months? I do not know how many miles on your car but your brakes are still good, Itracked my car 4 times this year and my pads are still good. 4,000 miles on the car. Do not worry do it yourself. My opinion.

07-20-2009, 01:07 AM	#13
ff1600 Private Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6mt Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	I took my 06 M3 to Weatherford twice - no problems, but I was able to schedule it with routine service so no charge. Try Roger Kraus Racing (they sell tires and service all local SCCA races). Located in Castro Valley. 510 582 5031 Another option is Edge Motorsports in Dublin 925 479 0709 - big BMW enthusiasts. In theory Golden Gate chapter prohibits diy inspection, but they don't seem to look very closely at the form.