Recommend a good tuning shop / installer in Seattle Area?

michaeldorian · 05-30-2009, 11:56 PM

Hey Guys,

Just picked up a set of KW V3 Coilovers and looking to get them installed. Can you guys help recommend a reasonably priced, quality tuning shop near the Seattle/Redmond/Bellevue area that can do the work? I’m still new to the area and not really familiar with the local tuning scene here. I gave SpeedWare a call, but they seem pretty pricey. I wanted to get a second opinion.

Any leads would be awesome. Thanks!

Michael

Kev · 05-31-2009, 12:35 AM

Have you called Strictly BMW in Bellevue?

michaeldorian · 05-31-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Have you called Strictly BMW in Bellevue?

No. I'll definitely give them a call Monday. What do you think a fair price for coil-over installs should be?

Kev · 05-31-2009, 01:32 AM

I'm new to WA as well so I don't know the ongoing rate here. Back in MA, a good installation plus alignment can cost as much as 800 bucks.

schadenfreude · 05-31-2009, 03:56 AM

Group 2 and TruLine are both supposed to be good suspension shops.

NoM3ForMe · 06-01-2009, 03:08 PM

...called Strictly BMW (425.747.6044) and was quoted $1391.90 for the install, alignment and balance.

michaeldorian · 06-01-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NoM3ForMe

...called Strictly BMW (425.747.6044) and was quoted $1391.90 for the install, alignment and balance.

Yeah. I was quoted the same thing. This is crazy expensive. Speedwares was 570 and I heard they are awesome.

That is dealer prices right there.

dawgdog · 06-01-2009, 09:30 PM

I have been more than happy with Group II motorsports in Magnolia. Great group. They put KWV2s on my 335. Excellent work including corner balancing.

FrenchBoy · 06-02-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NoM3ForMe

...called Strictly BMW (425.747.6044) and was quoted $1391.90 for the install, alignment and balance.

Not surprised. Strictly is $$$. I don't know how they stay in business when they are so many similar, if not better options, in Seattle for less money.

I too love Group 2 in Magnolia. Great group of guys. They specialize in suspension setup and will work with you to get the alignment setup that you want.

Kev · 06-02-2009, 03:41 PM

Damn, that surely is dealership territory.....

jibaholic101 · 06-08-2009, 04:28 PM

speedware ftw!

Islika153 · 06-20-2009, 08:23 AM

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05-30-2009, 11:56 PM	#1
michaeldorian Captain Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 942 iTrader: (0)	Recommend a good tuning shop / installer in Seattle Area? Hey Guys, Just picked up a set of KW V3 Coilovers and looking to get them installed. Can you guys help recommend a reasonably priced, quality tuning shop near the Seattle/Redmond/Bellevue area that can do the work? I’m still new to the area and not really familiar with the local tuning scene here. I gave SpeedWare a call, but they seem pretty pricey. I wanted to get a second opinion. Any leads would be awesome. Thanks! Michael
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05-31-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,810 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	Have you called Strictly BMW in Bellevue? __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } < working on a bug with a misplaced engine >

05-31-2009, 01:32 AM	#4
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,810 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	I'm new to WA as well so I don't know the ongoing rate here. Back in MA, a good installation plus alignment can cost as much as 800 bucks. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } < working on a bug with a misplaced engine >

05-31-2009, 03:56 AM	#5
schadenfreude Lieutenant Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 422 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	Group 2 and TruLine are both supposed to be good suspension shops. __________________ AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills///Eibach Springs*

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NoM3ForMe Lieutenant Drives: '04 Quest, '05 Subaru Outback Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ...location, location? Posts: 442 iTrader: (0)	I... ...called Strictly BMW (425.747.6044) and was quoted $1391.90 for the install, alignment and balance.

06-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#8
dawgdog Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 dct Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 2,008 iTrader: (0)	I have been more than happy with Group II motorsports in Magnolia. Great group. They put KWV2s on my 335. Excellent work including corner balancing. __________________ AW on Fox Red Extended, Alum trim, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, 19" wheels, Heated front seats, HD radio, Sat radio, I-pod & usb, Premium sound, AP racing BBK, 18 Volk Racing TE 37s, Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, AST 5200 Grand Am series suspension.

06-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#10
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,810 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	Damn, that surely is dealership territory..... __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } < working on a bug with a misplaced engine >

06-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#11
jibaholic101 The One And Only Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,499 iTrader: (0)	speedware ftw! __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same

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