Ottawa/TO/Mtl: looking for shop to do downpipe install

thehalcyon · 02-28-2016, 02:53 AM

Currently with a 2012 n55, with PPK1, PE and a JB4. I'd like to get the most of the jb4 so I've been been thinking of getting downpipes and a chargepipe for my car.

I was wondering if anyone else in the ottawa region had any experience with a good/quality shop.

I'm not capable of doing the install myself and want a reputable place that will do a good job, even if its more expensive.

If anyone can recommend a good place to take it in, please let me know!

Thanks.

NorthernDancer · 02-28-2016, 12:11 PM

Autovation in Stittsville
Randy Lentz in Perth
Duss Bros in Westboro
Clinique de l'auto importee in Buckingham PQ

I've used them all for various work

thehalcyon · 02-28-2016, 12:13 PM

Thanks for the reply, anyone one of those you would trust your car to more than the others? I don't mind paying more or going further out of my way.

Ideally someone who's done the DP on a 135 before because I've been reading that the install fitment is tricky.

NorthernDancer · 02-28-2016, 12:50 PM

Well I trust my car to any one of them but think Autovation has most experience with high performance models. They also offer free technical inspections to BMW club members for track days. Yes they're free but like any garage, they'll always find something that needs fixing/replacement. Last year my front brakes were at about 45% and they replaced them. Yes, still good enough for the street but not good enough for the track.
Not mentioned above, and I've never used them, but I think I could also use Young Street Garage. And on Thurston (I believe) a MCO member owns a garage. And thirdly, believe it or not, the Canadian Tire on Carling at Clyde do a lot of work for MCO people (used them too once).
Try to establish an ongoing relationship with one of these places.
NOBODY in our area knows BMWs better than Duss Bros in Westboro.

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thehalcyon Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 248 Posts Drives: '12 135i MT LeMans Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Ottawa/TO/Mtl: looking for shop to do downpipe install Currently with a 2012 n55, with PPK1, PE and a JB4. I'd like to get the most of the jb4 so I've been been thinking of getting downpipes and a chargepipe for my car. I was wondering if anyone else in the ottawa region had any experience with a good/quality shop. I'm not capable of doing the install myself and want a reputable place that will do a good job, even if its more expensive. If anyone can recommend a good place to take it in, please let me know! Thanks. Last edited by thehalcyon; 03-03-2016 at 02:39 PM..
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Autovation in Stittsville Randy Lentz in Perth Duss Bros in Westboro Clinique de l'auto importee in Buckingham PQ I've used them all for various work
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thehalcyon Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 248 Posts Drives: '12 135i MT LeMans Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply, anyone one of those you would trust your car to more than the others? I don't mind paying more or going further out of my way. Ideally someone who's done the DP on a 135 before because I've been reading that the install fitment is tricky.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 850 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Well I trust my car to any one of them but think Autovation has most experience with high performance models. They also offer free technical inspections to BMW club members for track days. Yes they're free but like any garage, they'll always find something that needs fixing/replacement. Last year my front brakes were at about 45% and they replaced them. Yes, still good enough for the street but not good enough for the track. Not mentioned above, and I've never used them, but I think I could also use Young Street Garage. And on Thurston (I believe) a MCO member owns a garage. And thirdly, believe it or not, the Canadian Tire on Carling at Clyde do a lot of work for MCO people (used them too once). Try to establish an ongoing relationship with one of these places. NOBODY in our area knows BMWs better than Duss Bros in Westboro.
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