Anyone know a good e30 shop in NoVA/DC?

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  • iilou23ii
    Advanced Member
    • Feb 2012
    • 138
    #1

    Anyone know a good e30 shop in NoVA/DC?

    Looking for a place to get my 5-speed swap done as my garage is much too small. I've had places quote me crazy money to do it.

    Any suggestions?
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    RIP 1991 318is

    Current:

    1990 325is Alpine on Cardinal

    Mods:

    UUC Flywheel, M5 Clutch,Remus Exhaust, UUC BBK,UUC Sway-barbarian, D-Force LTW5 on R888s, 3.73 LSD, 19# Injectors, E32 25mm Master Cylinder, UUC Short Shifter with DSSR, CA TUNED full Coilover Set-up, Optima Battery Conversion, Z3 Steering Rack, M-Tech Steering Wheel, German Audio Specialties 10-in Sub Box
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    • boy412
      Advanced Member
      • Apr 2013
      • 172
      #2
      That's pretty much par for the course around here. Crazy money to do damn near ANYTHING. I could put a lift in my garage for the quotes I'm getting for various BMW repairs.

      Good luck!
      1988 Alpineweiß 325iC
      2003 Audi A4 Avant 1.8T

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        • NardusDC
          Member
          • Jul 2013
          • 76
          #3
          How much are you being quoted for the swap?

          The two shops I've been referred to in the area (but have not used) are Alexandria Bavarian Service and RRT by Dulles.

          Good luck!

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            • dirty30
              No R3VLimiter
              • Jul 2004
              • 3005
              #4
              Manssas Motorwerkes, talk to Ron.

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                • TFJR
                  E30 Addict
                  • Feb 2012
                  • 561
                  #5
                  Zimmerman Automotive in Gaithersburg, MD. Worth the drive. Dan (the owner) is an e30 enthusiast and owner. The workmanship is top notch and the prices cant be beat.
                  1988 325 Lachs Sedan SOLD

                  1989 325i Bronzit Beige 2 Door
                  SOLD

                  2018 Volkswagen Alltrack SE DSG
                  Past:1988 325iS Lachs 5 Speed

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                    • iilou23ii
                      Advanced Member
                      • Feb 2012
                      • 138
                      #6
                      I was quoted $1600 for the swap labor only because I have all the parts.
                      Previous
                      RIP 1991 318is

                      Current:

                      1990 325is Alpine on Cardinal

                      Mods:

                      UUC Flywheel, M5 Clutch,Remus Exhaust, UUC BBK,UUC Sway-barbarian, D-Force LTW5 on R888s, 3.73 LSD, 19# Injectors, E32 25mm Master Cylinder, UUC Short Shifter with DSSR, CA TUNED full Coilover Set-up, Optima Battery Conversion, Z3 Steering Rack, M-Tech Steering Wheel, German Audio Specialties 10-in Sub Box

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                        • anonymous alias
                          Member
                          • Jun 2013
                          • 66
                          #7
                          Originally posted by TFJR
                          Zimmerman Automotive in Gaithersburg, MD. Worth the drive. Dan (the owner) is an e30 enthusiast and owner. The workmanship is top notch and the prices cant be beat.
                          Was gonna recommend Zimmerman Automotive too. Haven't gotten any work done here but I've been to the shop and spoke to Dan about a 5-speed swap. IIRC I believe he quoted me 1k.

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                            • Snou52
                              Advanced Member
                              • Nov 2011
                              • 176
                              #8
                              Just moved out to sterling and looking for a shop to do some work as well. Mainly turbo install. And probably some other things as well
                              1988 325is 237k

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                                • 8380 Labs
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                                  • Oct 2006
                                  • 2990
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by TFJR
                                  Zimmerman Automotive in Gaithersburg, MD. Worth the drive. Dan (the owner) is an e30 enthusiast and owner. The workmanship is top notch and the prices cant be beat.
                                  just spoke with him and made an appointment based on the recommendations in this thread.

                                  good looking out, fellas.
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                                    • iilou23ii
                                      Advanced Member
                                      • Feb 2012
                                      • 138
                                      #10
                                      Zimmerman just completed my 5-speed swap. They did a great job were quick too. I highly recommend!!!
                                      Previous
                                      RIP 1991 318is

                                      Current:

                                      1990 325is Alpine on Cardinal

                                      Mods:

                                      UUC Flywheel, M5 Clutch,Remus Exhaust, UUC BBK,UUC Sway-barbarian, D-Force LTW5 on R888s, 3.73 LSD, 19# Injectors, E32 25mm Master Cylinder, UUC Short Shifter with DSSR, CA TUNED full Coilover Set-up, Optima Battery Conversion, Z3 Steering Rack, M-Tech Steering Wheel, German Audio Specialties 10-in Sub Box

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                                        • evil_twin
                                          R3VLimited
                                          • Nov 2007
                                          • 2965
                                          #11
                                          If you have all the parts, I can do it in my garage...
                                          I got a fender roller now! LMK if you need me to roll your fenders or want to rent the tool from me locally.

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                                          Herndon, VA
                                          703.435.1375

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                                            • M-technik-3
                                              I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                                              • Oct 2003
                                              • 18946
                                              #12
                                              RRT out by the airport can do it.

                                              RRT Automotive
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                                                • ROLLingKING
                                                  E30 Enthusiast
                                                  • Apr 2011
                                                  • 1169
                                                  #13
                                                  i work out of a shop in alexandria and could do a 5spd swap for A LOT less than 1600!
                                                  shoot me a pm if u guys ever need alignments, tires mounted and balanced, TA/CA bushings, whatever.
                                                  m20 is plenty. im simply a drifter.
                                                  build thread -- http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=206510

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                                                    • DC2NoVA
                                                      Member
                                                      • Feb 2013
                                                      • 96
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by ROLLingKING
                                                      i work out of a shop in alexandria and could do a 5spd swap for A LOT less than 1600!
                                                      shoot me a pm if u guys ever need alignments, tires mounted and balanced, TA/CA bushings, whatever.
                                                      +1

                                                      he's a good guy, he'll help you out.

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                                                        • evobmwe30
                                                          E30 Mastermind
                                                          • Aug 2012
                                                          • 1609
                                                          #15
                                                          If u have all the parts I charge 500

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