Anyone try Do It Yourself Mechanics in Sterling?

[pt///m3]

This looks pretty sweet. Anyone try it?

http://www.ditymechanics.com/

Hourly Rates
$12 - Motorcycle Lift
$15 - Open Bay & Wash Bay Area
$18 - Low Rise or 2 Post Lifts
$22 - 4 Post Lift

Anyone up for trying it this weekend? Need to get some things done on the IX...

Edit: Just called them, seems pretty straightforward. Mon / Tuesday need to reserve, then all other days are first come first serve. Fluid disposal is part of the lift rental.

[evil_twin]

what do you need done? most of the guys here have access to a lift already and the rest of them do everything on jackstands.

[nrubenstein]

I've been meaning to go by and play with the tire balancing machine. I have access to a friend's lift for free, though, so I won't have an enormous need for them. That said, it's a pretty reasonable and nice setup from what I've seen.

[evil_twin]

I don't get why people thing a tire balancing machine is soo magical.

[shiboujin]

it's not magical. I just want one.

[evil_twin]

haha. F balancing.

[dkbmxer002]

i did mine like once a week when i worked at toyota haha


also, i wanted to check them out sometime as well. i have wanted to start a shop like that for a long time now.

[nrubenstein]

I don't get why people thing a tire balancing machine is soo magical.

If I could find an on car balancing motor, I would buy one. I think the balancing machines are shit, actually.

[dkbmxer002]

If I could find an on car balancing motor, I would buy one. I think the balancing machines are shit, actually.

i know the one we had was, it broke all the time and was always needing to be adjusted.

[Cong405]

That place looks pretty awesome. I wish there was something like that in my area.

[Dolmangar]

I'm considering using them when I do all my shifter bushings. Considering how much of a PITA it's supposed to be I think I'd rather do it without laying on my back on the cold concrete.

[bobm123]

The web page in the OP redirects and a couple of the online reviews seem to indicate the place has shut down. Does anyone know what the deal is here? Looking for a better place than the parking bay in front of my townhouse to do the brakes and maybe the timing belt.

[John in VA]

They've closed. You can attend one of the National Capital Chapter DIYs and work inside if you're a BMW Club member:

http://www.nccbmwcca.org/content.php?119-diy

[M-technik-3]

Or if you have a DOD ID card privileges you can use the Auto Skills centers at one of the numerous bases in the greater DC area.

When I lived in DC, Ft Belvoir and Bolling had the shortest lines to get in.