|
|
10-03-2018, 07:28 AM | #1 |
Second Lieutenant
88
Rep 217
Posts |
Vehicle Safety
Anyone have any recommendations for shops that I can trust to do a vehicle safety? I picked up an E36 for the winter and can only imagine the drool coming down from the mouths of some shady mechanics when they see my 20 year old car roll up for a safety certificate .
I typically go to RMP, unfortunately Rocco is too busy and I'm currently on a temporary sticker. I live in Vaughan so I would prefer any recommendations within the GTA. |
10-03-2018, 07:31 AM | #2 |
Save the manuals!
6015
Rep 6,745
Posts |
Stancefactory in Ajax or Bimmersport in Mississauga should be able to do a fair assessment.
I miss my E36, post some pics up!
__________________
'16 M3 | '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc |
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2018, 11:03 AM | #3 |
Second Lieutenant
88
Rep 217
Posts |
Thanks. I called Stance Factory and they don't do safeties. Bimmersport was closed today so I'll try again tomorrow.
As for the new car, it's a bone stock 1998 328i 5sp, two previous owners, no accidents and unbelievably clean. The tan interior is unbearably hideous, but I couldn't pass up the car . Told myself I would buy a beater and drive it as is, but am already considering the typical E36 mods (M bumper and moldings, a drop, M wheels, intake, exhaust and clears) . But this will largely depend on whether I can find a place to store it over the summer. |
Appreciate
1
6ixSpd6014.50 |
10-03-2018, 12:02 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant
321
Rep 528
Posts
Drives: E86 Z4MC; E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
|
I go to White Eagle Motors in Mississauga and would highly recommend. A bit of a trek for you but they're usually pretty good with scheduling.
__________________
E46 M3 Coupe 6MT Jet Black/Cinnamon GONE
E85 Z4M Roadster Imola Red/Black GONE E90 M3 Sedan 6MT Jerez Black/Fox Red GONE E86 Z4M Coupe Interlagos Blue/Black E92 M3 Coupe 6MT Interlagos Blue/Fox Red - Build Thread |
Appreciate
0
|
10-03-2018, 02:00 PM | #5 | |
Save the manuals!
6015
Rep 6,745
Posts |
Quote:
Congrats on the car!! that looks beautiful. a friend had a nicely modded green on tan E36 328i for years. I had a '96 328i myself with all the typical mods too. I love these cars, if it wasn't for them falling apart in the winter with rust I'd totally have one again as a daily. Gah.
__________________
'16 M3 | '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2018, 07:41 AM | #6 |
Second Lieutenant
88
Rep 217
Posts |
Thanks. I called White Eagle Motors and was fortunate to get an appointment for Friday.
Exactly. We'll see how long this thing lasts . It currently has a clean underbody, with a minor surface rust spot on the rear just between the bumper and taillight. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2018, 11:05 AM | #7 |
Major
996
Rep 1,126
Posts
Drives: G30 M550i
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Toronto
|
As far as honest mechanics go in the vaughan area, I highly recommend Tamburro General Repairs (dufferin/langstaff). Its a 3rd generation shop that does great work with fair pricing. Everyone I've sent there has nothing but good things to say. I service all my company vehicles there as well.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-04-2018, 11:37 AM | #8 |
Private First Class
20
Rep 146
Posts |
Look into a RDSPORT front lip for the stock bumper. I had that on my 328 a long time ago n loved it. Its made out of the same matherial as the stock bumper which is very durable.
http://www.rdsport.com/store/3-serie...front-lip.html |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|