What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[az3579]

This sounds like the time I was a high school student, working a part time job. I was about to attend my second high performance driver's school at Lime Rock and I had taken my car in for a pre-tech inspection. This is when I had my E30. They found a minor leak and said it would cost about 400-something dollars to fix. I said if it's under $500, fix it. Otherwise, give me a call.

The next day, I get a call that the car is done. I head over and end up leaving the place $1700 poorer. I was SO PISSED. The car wasn't even worth $500. I was a broke high school kid and they didn't even consider that when they went right ahead fixing the problem despite me telling them not to if it exceeded $500. That emptied out my entire savings, and I haven't been able to maintain a savings since then. This was in 2008.

Needless to say, I haven't gone back.


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[cakM3]

@ Meric,

All I can say is that I'm sorry you had to go through that.....

I hear about dealerships or an occasional indy shop doing this to their customers. I guess I can seriously consider myself very lucky because I have not had any of those issues where I live. I can say for those of you if you are ever in the Newport RI area, BMW of Newport is one of the best dealerships I have ever delt with. I use them occasionally because of their exceptional service. If I ask them to keep maintenance to a certain level and call me if its going to cost more, they do just that. They provide me with options and keep me advised throughout my maintenance. Can't ask for more...

Whenever I hear horror stories like what Meric went through, I count my blessings. "Knock on wood", hopefully I will never have to go through this.....hope everything turns out okay for you Meric...

[nike001]

az, you definitely could have gotten out of all that.. and I'm sure that you being a minor during that would have only helped your case.

[az3579]

az, you definitely could have gotten out of all that.. and I'm sure that you being a minor during that would have only helped your case.

Gotten out of what, the bill? I doubt it.

I actually just thought about it and realize that in 2008 I was already out of high school. I don't know why I thought I was still in school, but I was still only 19, working full time, making 8.5/hr. Still unacceptable, what they did.


For reference, it was Fairfield County Motorsport, a reputable shop. Personally I think it was just the guy at the counter. I once spoke to one of their employees who autocrosses with my group and he said the guy I an referring to is a dick. Otherwise, the guys there know their stuff and are in general good guys.

Just this one guy is the reason I never got a call about it being so expensive.


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[BurghJR]

Last week I went on a shopping spree at ECS Tuning using my gift card from xmas ($100 value greatly exceeded )

The full list:
Accessory Belt - Air Conditioning Compressor ES#21723
Radiator / Intercooler Fin Tool ES#1596825
Front Upper Strut Mount Reinforcement Plate - Priced Each ES#128656
Cabin Filter / Fresh Air Filter (Charcoal Lined) ES#2215254
Spark Plugs - Set Of Six ES#10331
E-Z Detail Brush ES#2221208
Double Open End Fan Clutch Wrench - 32/36mm ES#240950
LED Interior Lighting Kit ES#2210255
P21S Wheel Cleaner (500ml) ES#261709
Extended 5/8" Spark Plug Socket ES#9340
Oil Filter Housing Gasket ES#23900
Sealing Ring - Priced Each ES#54259
Fuel Filter ES#33012
Total @ ECS $370

Also ordered the Rogue power pulley kit w/belt, as well as the Khoalty piano black grille set to replace my cracked and faded black gloss grilles I got from EBay 2 years back.

Planning to knock out the OFHG, pulleys/belts, fuel filter and LED kit this weekend. I have a new OEM VCG and grommets waiting to replace my leaky aftermarket gasket (Victor Reinz FTL) along with the spark plugs.

Paying close attention to the Eurocharged tuning updates...if they can access the kbock adaptation settings and fix the 4k power dip I'm all in!

[Ryans323i]

Excellent list!

[balticvid]

January 13, I brought my car (05 ZHP) to the local dealer for a recall (B63 06 11) to replace both ground wires and sockets in the rear lights.
They did it right away and had me done in a hour. Good.
Before they brought my car out, the service rep. suggested that I replace my fan belts. He said that they had a little milage left on them.
He said that my cost would be $160.00. I wann't ready for that. No thanks.

I went to my mechanic who is 70 miles from where I recently moved to.
I was due for an oil change anyway. He saw some small cracks in the belts. 52,000 miles on them.
He changed them on the spot.
He took off the air filter, cowel, fan blade and replaced everything with new belts. It took him a total of eleven minutes.
Cost me $84.00 total for the belts. (Redline oil change w/filter was extra.)

My suggestion is to find yourself a good independent BMW repair shop and stay with them. I found that
it is much better (and cheaper) in the long run.

[johnrando]

BP, sorry to hear that. As I've said, I think many of us have been there. Is it too late to send Meric over? . And, to help keep us on topic, I bought adjustable end links. Getting ready for my H&R install. (Cup kit w/race springs).

[cakM3]

... I bought adjustable end links. Getting ready for my H&R install. (Cup kit w/race springs).

Your ZHP is going to have an awesome stance John Can't wait to see pics brutha

Oh wait!!! I will owe you pics as well..... Can't wait till spring............

[johnrando]

Your ZHP is going to have an awesome stance John Can't wait to see pics brutha

Oh wait!!! I will owe you pics as well..... Can't wait till spring............

Thanks! You know I'm looking forward to seeing your mods come spring.