E92 Rod Bearing replacement -Rhode Island ??

[Whitjct]

Any recommendations for a good shop in or near RI for rod bearings? Want someone that is quality but don’t want to be ripped off.

Appreciate the input!

[pbonsalb]

Maybe you could hire Danny to help. He has probably done 10 sets and authored the rod bearing DIY. He helped one member at a rent a lift place in RI.

[Whitjct]

Think I’m gonna take a ride out to Eurotech motor sports in Natick Ma.....anyone get there RB’s done there?

[CSI]

Wile in Walpole is probably closer to you than Natick

[SYT_Shadow]

In RI you have the garage mentioned in the rod bearing DIY. I'd do it there.

[Whitjct]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

In RI you have the garage mentioned in the rod bearing DIY. I'd do it there.

If I was in any way whatsoever mechanically inclined I would.

[pbonsalb]

SYT could help if you want to learn and get your hands dirty. He has helped other members DIY rod bearings.

[Eflynn46]

Def contact Jake wile at wile motor sports n Walpole only about 20 mins from Providence

[Whitjct]

👍

[pbonsalb]

It’s about an 8 hour job. Probably there are some pros who have done it many times who can do it in 6 and there are first time DIYers who are taking 10. If the shop is using “book time” for the job, you will be charged for even more hours of labor. I would keep looking around. Did you ask Shadow if he would help or do you have no interest in helping yourself (which is OK — most owners are not DIYers).

[Whitjct]

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

It’s about an 8 hour job. Probably there are some pros who have done it many times who can do it in 6 and there are first time DIYers who are taking 10. If the shop is using “book time” for the job, you will be charged for even more hours of labor. I would keep looking around. Did you ask Shadow if he would help or do you have no interest in helping yourself (which is OK — most owners are not DIYers).

Shadow was extremely helpful and was more than willing to do the job, however I’m going to stick with a insured shop, just to cover myself if anything were to happen....... I’m sure he would do an A++ job as multiple members have followed his DIY....just want to cover myself.

[pbonsalb]

Hopefully the shop will do as good a job as Shadow so you won’t have to sue it and try to get it to file an insurance claim

[V8Juice]

So my shop that I use said they'll take about 8-10 hours and will charge me $1000 max for labor all I have to do is supply parts. I personally think thats a good deal but I could be wrong.

[DL335D]

Originally Posted by V8Juice

So my shop that I use said they'll take about 8-10 hours and will charge me $1000 max for labor all I have to do is supply parts. I personally think thats a good deal but I could be wrong.

That's a solid deal. What's the name of the shop?

[V8Juice]

Originally Posted by DL335D

That's a solid deal. What's the name of the shop?

New England Speed Factory, ask for Jeff.

[pbonsalb]

Seems fair to me.

[CJStevens]

Originally Posted by V8Juice

New England Speed Factory, ask for Jeff.

How did this work out?

[DL335D]

I think I'm going to wait until 75k, I'm at 49k now. The original owner was very gentle with the car. I took my car to a shop last week to change out the original plugs and they said mine still look new!

I think when I do them I will probably take a trip out to Auto couture in NJ. They have literally done hundreds of them on e9X's and their price is reasonable.

[V8Juice]

Originally Posted by CJStevens

How did this work out?

Worked out great! Got my 50k service done as well. My bearings didnt look too bad but where my car had a couple owners I changed them for peace of mind

[Torgus]

Originally Posted by DL335D

I think I'm going to wait until 75k, I'm at 49k now. The original owner was very gentle with the car. I took my car to a shop last week to change out the original plugs and they said mine still look new!

I think when I do them I will probably take a trip out to Auto couture in NJ. They have literally done hundreds of them on e9X's and their price is reasonable.

Unless you have a reason to drive to NJ you can get them done locally...Cost is the same and it is not like 1 shop is going to do the job differently , unless they are incompetent. There are plenty competent shops in New England.

[WoodwardMotorsport]

Hey brother im the owner of Woodward Motorsport in pawtucket. I do a good majority of the RBs around the RI MA CT area. I have BE bearings and bolts in stock. Same day turn around. Im new to the forum but I can assure you I'm not new to the e9x platform. Ill shoot you a message.