Recommendations for RB swap in Atlanta

Gossypiboma · 12-06-2021, 09:29 AM

Im looking for recommendations for BMW shops in or around the ATL area that are well versed in swapping RB and bolts. Searching the issue doesn't bring much.

Edwardsc1 · 12-09-2021, 07:31 PM

I know it's a bit of a drive for you, so not sure if it's worth it, but Marcus Schall of Schall Motorsport in Greer, SC is phenomenal. He runs a small shop and just works on BMW's. I just picked up my E92 M3 from him today after having my rod bearings changed and I couldn't be happier. Marcus is very professional, discussed the process with me and was very responsive when I talked with him. I couldn't recommend him highly enough

www.schallmotorsport.com

spazzyfry123 · 12-15-2021, 12:57 PM

I used Markert in Lawrenceville when I did mine. I think their name may have changed since then?

2013E92M3ZCP · 12-22-2021, 08:44 AM

Did you select a shop yet? In the same boat, near Atlanta. Want someone that has done a lot of these and won't rush through it.

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Originally Posted by Gossypiboma

Im looking for recommendations for BMW shops in or around the ATL area that are well versed in swapping RB and bolts. Searching the issue doesn't bring much.

GreyGhost1300 · 01-11-2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2013E92M3ZCP

Did you select a shop yet? In the same boat, near Atlanta. Want someone that has done a lot of these and won't rush through it.

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Originally Posted by Gossypiboma

Im looking for recommendations for BMW shops in or around the ATL area that are well versed in swapping RB and bolts. Searching the issue doesn't bring much.

Technica near Howell Mill and Solo Motorsports near Mercedes Benz dome.

Gossypiboma · 01-11-2022, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013E92M3ZCP

Did you select a shop yet? In the same boat, near Atlanta. Want someone that has done a lot of these and won't rush through it.

I have not. My preference for a shop is the same but it seems difficult to determine if any of the previously mentioned shops do this on a routine basis.

Gossypiboma · 01-11-2022, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GreyGhost1300

Technica near Howell Mill and Solo Motorsports near Mercedes Benz dome.

Thanks for the shop names but this doesn't really provide much information.

DrFerry · 01-11-2022, 01:38 PM

Recommendation in ATL from personal experience:
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https://trueautomotive.com/contact-us/lawrenceville/
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880 Cripple Creek Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Call and speak to Rob Eskew.

Accel Junky · 01-11-2022, 08:42 PM

I evaluated a lot of options in GA. Ultimately Harrison did mine. I don’t have many miles since to judge the job but communication was good and they got it done quickly.

spazzyfry123 · 01-12-2022, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DrFerry

Recommendation in ATL from personal experience:
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https://trueautomotive.com/contact-us/lawrenceville/
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880 Cripple Creek Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Call and speak to Rob Eskew.

That's the one. When I did it, it was called Markert Motorsports, but it's the same guys. I worked closely with Rob and they've done a ton of 'em. E92 race car was the "shop car." They love the S65.

TTO898 · 01-13-2022, 09:36 PM

+1 on Harrison in Alpharetta Go see Sergio.

topher143 · 02-04-2022, 10:41 AM

I used matrix motorsports in buford, ga. They were the most reasonably price shop I found. I got estimates from eurofed, true, solo, freed performance, etc... The mechanic documented the whole process with pic and videos.

Clee678 · 04-11-2022, 08:48 AM

Good info for me as well, thanks all!

2013E92M3ZCP · 04-13-2022, 10:20 PM

Technica did mine. Not but about 500 miles since it was done but glad to finally just have it done!

M3JayM · 12-01-2022, 12:39 PM

Just picked up a 2008 e92 with 50k miles. Carfax is clean and it's running perfect, but I know I eventually want to do RBs preventatively for my own peace of mind. Currently trying to shop around Atlanta area for quotes but only one I've gotten so far was about $3k and that seems a little high to me based on my research on the forum.

I haven't been able to get in touch with Technica yet and Markert (True Automotive now I guess) told me they would want me to bring the car in and they would look at it to provide me a free estimate.

Any other suggestions very welcome!

Update: just spoke to Matrix Motorsports in Buford and he seemed very familiar with the RB job and quoted me reasonable labor.

omblee · 12-16-2022, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M3JayM

Just picked up a 2008 e92 with 50k miles. Carfax is clean and it's running perfect, but I know I eventually want to do RBs preventatively for my own peace of mind. Currently trying to shop around Atlanta area for quotes but only one I've gotten so far was about $3k and that seems a little high to me based on my research on the forum.

I haven't been able to get in touch with Technica yet and Markert (True Automotive now I guess) told me they would want me to bring the car in and they would look at it to provide me a free estimate.

Any other suggestions very welcome!

Update: just spoke to Matrix Motorsports in Buford and he seemed very familiar with the RB job and quoted me reasonable labor.

Would you be willing to share the quoted number? I am looking to get this done on my 2011 as well

schwarzII_M3 · 12-18-2022, 03:07 PM

I used Lins in Lawrenceville, GA

M3JayM · 02-16-2023, 02:52 PM

Sorry I also bumped an older thread on same topic. Any more recent RB replacements done?

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12-09-2021, 07:31 PM	#2
Edwardsc1 Second Lieutenant 251 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 50i [0.00]	I know it's a bit of a drive for you, so not sure if it's worth it, but Marcus Schall of Schall Motorsport in Greer, SC is phenomenal. He runs a small shop and just works on BMW's. I just picked up my E92 M3 from him today after having my rod bearings changed and I couldn't be happier. Marcus is very professional, discussed the process with me and was very responsive when I talked with him. I couldn't recommend him highly enough www.schallmotorsport.com __________________ 2015 X5 50i - Current 2011 E92 M3 - Sold 2016 F30 340i - Sold
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01-13-2022, 09:36 PM	#11
TTO898 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 (F10) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (1)	+1 on Harrison in Alpharetta Go see Sergio. __________________ ________________________________ 2013 M5 \| Black Sapphire/Black 2015 X5 xDrive50i \| Black Sapphire/Black \| M Sport Gone: 2016 M3, 2013 M3 Conv, 2000 M Roadster, 2010 X5, 2013 X5, 2008 5 Series
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topher143 New Member 8 Rep 5 Posts Drives: M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I used matrix motorsports in buford, ga. They were the most reasonably price shop I found. I got estimates from eurofed, true, solo, freed performance, etc... The mechanic documented the whole process with pic and videos.
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Clee678 New Member 9 Rep 12 Posts Drives: LMB E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Good info for me as well, thanks all!
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2013E92M3ZCP Private 18 Rep 79 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Technica did mine. Not but about 500 miles since it was done but glad to finally just have it done! __________________ 2022 Corvette Z51 2013 e92 M3 DCT 2010 e90 M3 DCT (Sold) 2006 M3 6MT (Sold) 2004 S2000 (Sold)
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M3JayM Private 72 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 (e92) Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [8.00]	Just picked up a 2008 e92 with 50k miles. Carfax is clean and it's running perfect, but I know I eventually want to do RBs preventatively for my own peace of mind. Currently trying to shop around Atlanta area for quotes but only one I've gotten so far was about $3k and that seems a little high to me based on my research on the forum. I haven't been able to get in touch with Technica yet and Markert (True Automotive now I guess) told me they would want me to bring the car in and they would look at it to provide me a free estimate. Any other suggestions very welcome! Update: just spoke to Matrix Motorsports in Buford and he seemed very familiar with the RB job and quoted me reasonable labor.
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