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      11-28-2018, 03:50 PM   #1
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Phenomenal! Malek has replaced the engine in my 2009 M3 in April of 2017. I took it down there from the Bay Area on a trailer and I continue to make the drive out to him for maintenance/upgrades.

MRF is California's true leader for M3 rod bearing service with over 270 cars completed successfully. Recently he installed Bilstein Clubsports, BBS E88, and a bunch of new suspension components on the car. I consider MRF my family. The only place I trust with my cars, hands down. Thank you! Malek@MRF
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      11-28-2018, 05:36 PM   #2
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Always hear good things about Malek. Maybe one day i'll stop by
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how big is this shop? bays?
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      11-28-2018, 06:28 PM   #4
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how big is this shop? bays?
2 lifts. He's a one man shop. No employees. OCD clean like my bedroom. You can spot a 10mm socket from outside Lol
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Can't wait for my appointment on 1/3 for rod bearing service and a bunch of other stuff!
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Can't wait for my appointment on 1/3 for rod bearing service and a bunch of other stuff!
You chose the right shop!
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Nice! Malek's the best!

Our cars are like twins..
You didn't happen to buy this car about 2 years ago from "SHIFT" in SF did you?
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Nice! Malek's the best!

Our cars are like twins..
You didn't happen to buy this car about 2 years ago from "SHIFT" in SF did you?
HAH! Yes I did. How did you know???
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HAH! Yes I did. How did you know???
What exhaust is thaT?
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Nice! Malek's the best!

Our cars are like twins..
You didn't happen to buy this car about 2 years ago from "SHIFT" in SF did you?
HAH! Yes I did. How did you know???
Oh man that's hilarious. I was inquiring about your exact car before i went to Florida to buy mine. I was dead set on Space Grey, slicktop with red interior and DCT, so i know it's a rare spec and your location matched.

You put it on hold about 20 minutes before i called them back after confirming financing and intended to put it on hold also. Called them everyday for the 72 hours you had it on hold and you picked it up on the final day. Lol.
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Thank you for the continued support Latif!
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HAH! Yes I did. How did you know???
hahahaha i also looked at this car when it was for sale from SHIFT...the e90m3 community is small.
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Nice! Malek's the best!

Our cars are like twins..
You didn't happen to buy this car about 2 years ago from "SHIFT" in SF did you?
HAH! Yes I did. How did you know???
Oh man that's hilarious. I was inquiring about your exact car before i went to Florida to buy mine. I was dead set on Space Grey, slicktop with red interior and DCT, so i know it's a rare spec and your location matched.

You put it on hold about 20 minutes before i called them back after confirming financing and intended to put it on hold also. Called them everyday for the 72 hours you had it on hold and you picked it up on the final day. Lol.
Wow! That's crazy how you noticed the car. Sorry about that btw I didn't even know someone else was interested, my friend works there so that's how I found the car. Looks like you got yourself an e90 too! Looks amazing. (Still in shock how we meet on here lol!)
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HAH! Yes I did. How did you know???
hahahaha i also looked at this car when it was for sale from SHIFT...the e90m3 community is small.
You too! Well you both got lucky because I had to replace the s65 few months after buying it..
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HAH! Yes I did. How did you know???
What exhaust is thaT?
Gintani race exhaust. It's for sale too lol
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You too! Well you both got lucky because I had to replace the s65 few months after buying it..
omg that's frightening. did you have to pay out of pocket for that?!
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You too! Well you both got lucky because I had to replace the s65 few months after buying it..
omg that's frightening. did you have to pay out of pocket for that?!
Yup! Malek did an amazing job with the new S65. That's how I met him.
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You too! Well you both got lucky because I had to replace the s65 few months after buying it..
omg that's frightening. did you have to pay out of pocket for that?!
Yup! Malek did an amazing job with the new S65. That's how I met him.
Dang bummer man. Sorry to hear that. Malek's the best tho!
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You too! Well you both got lucky because I had to replace the s65 few months after buying it..
omg that's frightening. did you have to pay out of pocket for that?!
Yup! Malek did an amazing job with the new S65. That's how I met him.
Dang bummer man. Sorry to hear that. Malek's the best tho!
I was pretty bummed out.. definitely took a big hit on that one. And yes I agree.
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Was it the rod bearings that failed?
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Yes at 60k
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Was it the rod bearings that failed?
Yes at 60k
yikes I have an 09 and hoping I can get to Wednesday for my new BE bearing appt... currently at 99K miles and this is terrifying me driving 3 hours this weekend for a wedding.

Curious, did you have to buy a brand new engine or did you use a salvage engine?
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