Calling Out Shops or References

CaptainKirk2008 · 03-06-2019, 10:34 PM

I'm in KC looking for a reputable shop within 5 hours or so drive - the closer the better. If you are a shop and have done the rod bearings/bolts before please PM me, or if you are a member and can point me to a proven shop, please do so. I would greatly appreciate it.

I have a Euro shop I take my other German metal to, but they have yet to see a S65 for bearings. About to take possession of a new to me car and mine would be their first. Not sure this would be a good idea to be their guinea pig.

Any pointers appreciated! Trying to get this done so I can go get the car but if I cannot find anyone local, I'm going to have to go with a reputable shop in NY local to the car and that is creating some timing and logistics issues, thus my call for help here.

Thanks in advance.

deansbimmer · 03-07-2019, 01:14 PM

We are about 7 hours from you in McKinney, Texas if you can handle a few more miles on the trip.

Todd0131 · 03-07-2019, 01:38 PM

It’s worth the trip to McKinney. He’s the best in the business

xander_g · 03-07-2019, 01:54 PM

Considering his experience, the valuable advice given on this forum, and from my personal interactions with him, deansbimmer and MporiumBMW is worth the extra miles.

CaptainKirk2008 · 03-07-2019, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the responses - been talking to Bimmers R US in STL and they are doing one on the rack as I type. They already spec'd out the BE/ARP bearing/bolts and suggested mounts, etc., etc. Texas will be my next stop if I uncover a reason I do not want to go forward with them.

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CaptainKirk2008 New Member 24 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 330i Sedan Sport PKG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0)	Calling Out Shops or References I'm in KC looking for a reputable shop within 5 hours or so drive - the closer the better. If you are a shop and have done the rod bearings/bolts before please PM me, or if you are a member and can point me to a proven shop, please do so. I would greatly appreciate it. I have a Euro shop I take my other German metal to, but they have yet to see a S65 for bearings. About to take possession of a new to me car and mine would be their first. Not sure this would be a good idea to be their guinea pig. Any pointers appreciated! Trying to get this done so I can go get the car but if I cannot find anyone local, I'm going to have to go with a reputable shop in NY local to the car and that is creating some timing and logistics issues, thus my call for help here. Thanks in advance.
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xander_g Major 1006 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: G30 M550i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW M550i Xdrive [0.00]	Considering his experience, the valuable advice given on this forum, and from my personal interactions with him, deansbimmer and MporiumBMW is worth the extra miles.
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CaptainKirk2008 New Member 24 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 330i Sedan Sport PKG Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses - been talking to Bimmers R US in STL and they are doing one on the rack as I type. They already spec'd out the BE/ARP bearing/bolts and suggested mounts, etc., etc. Texas will be my next stop if I uncover a reason I do not want to go forward with them.
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