e30 Mechanic Referral - Westside LA

[Dannie C]

Rear End Issues- Need Advice and Mechanic Referral

I am being told I have a bent trailing arm - maybe need the rear brakes glazed or tweaked- just did R&P- new tires - entire main engine hosing system and radiator- not long before that- Flex Joint and rebuilt drive shaft- so - here is my question:
-I am being told the reason my tires are wearing out in the rear quickly and now have a wobble coming up is the trailing arm - right side- - he said he can't tell until he gets in there if i need a cross member -
there was no problem with this mysterious shimmy- until the person who did the R&P and had Firestone in Gardena align it- none- had the car five years - no problems until a year ago but I don't drive a lot- 8000 miles in 5 years - 220K on the car- I need some advice- thanks and maybe some pricing-
thanks all - I can't drive freeways anymore due to ear issues- so its hard to get far from the westside for me- but advice and anyone near me would be good- just spent over $3500 so not looking forward to several grand more-

[gotane30]

Send a message to s1uma1 He just had some rust repaired on his E30

Thanks

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[2mAn]

Send a message to s1uma1 He just had some rust repaired on his E30

[gotane30]

Any of these places do rust repair? I'm looking at buying an e28 but saw this and now I'm scared...

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[Mike36]

South Bay Independent in Gardena on 182nd and Vermont. They are E30 owners and have been working on them since new.

I had a bad experience there. Had to go back twice to get everything resolved.

[reelizmpro]

South Bay Independent in Gardena on 182nd and Vermont. They are E30 owners and have been working on them since new.

[freeride53]

I live in Culver City and take my car to JMP

I'm being raped of my spare time rn because of work so my E30 is headed to JMP on flat-bed tomorrow morning.
Couldn't recommend Jerrick enough, real stand-up guy. Super nice and extremely reasonable.

Sina

[Chroma Aberration]

I live in Culver City and take my car to JMP

Older thread, but just want to chime in that I take my car from west LA out to JMP every time!

edit: Also had my suspension installed at Castro, no problems whatsoever, but I prefer the vibe at JMP (whatever that means)

[Javier h]

Do yourself a favor and call for pricing.

I asked about a e30 timing belt years ago and I was quoted almost $1000.00

[2mAn]

I live in Culver City and take my car to JMP

[akasoldats]

I went to GT International over in West LA, they came as a recommendation when I couldn't get into the M Shop on the east side.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/gt-internat...rs-los-angeles

I had them inspect my suspension after hitting a pot hole. The owner was friendly enough and didn't gouge me when the found out I only had a few loose nuts.

[parkerbink]

I used Crown in Westwood north of Olympic, West of Sepulveda.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/crown-auto-...st-los-angeles

[IRON-E]

If you're looking for a shop, hit up JMP autoworkerz in Reseda or the fore mentioned Castro Motor sport in North Hollywood. If you want an independent person, you can look up Kev. He worked for JMP for years and lives in south L.A., does great work out of his house. Works for BMW and can handle just about anything e30 related.

PM me and I'll give you his personal info, if you want it.

[earthwormjim]

Castro's is worth the drive, I live in Valencia, and that is where I go if I don't have time for DIY. Their labor rates are really low too.

[mariano_is_my_hero]

Venice resident here. I'm looking for a reputable e30 mechanic for any needs beyond my wrenching abilities. Preferably near the Venice, Culver, Mar Vista area. I had a buddy refer Castro Motorsport in N Hollywood. A bit far, but willing to make the trip for a good mechanic.

While I'm here, any Westsiders have a good recco for tire shops? Have a refurbished set of BBS RS's that need tires, not scratches.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/bmw-mini-motors-tarzana-3