Actual ATL shops worth a shit?

[Ryan Stewart]

Im looking for a legit 3rd party to take my car to. Long story short I just got it running again and I would like to have someone with a lift look it over (I cant do it in an apt, miss the house :( ) to see if there is anything pressing that needs to be addressed after having it basically non-running for 6 months.

So far it seems to drive/idle well, just a wicked ticking sound (that seems too slow to be the head, possible belt).

Im in the Emory/Buckhead/whatever area if that narrows down the list.

[Strelok]

Not terribly close to you, but Bavarian Motor Cars in Alpharetta is a GREAT shop. The owner John is an awesome guy who knows his shit like no one I've ever met before. Hell just the other day I took my car over there and he put it up on a lift and gave it a look-over - for free.

http://www.bmcofatlanta.com/

Absolute best shop I've ever been to.

[atle36m3]

I use quantum mechanics in decatur and RWL on edgewood in the old fourth ward.

as for brendan at rwl.

[Hellabad]

I like the guys at Buckhead Motor Works, but I deal with them about race cars, not actually have them work on my car.

They have experience on the older BMWs, which may be helpful to you.

Jay

[delatlanta1281]

http://www.rwlgermanimports.com/

Ask for Brendan. Tell him the e30 guys in Atlanta sent you because they trust him.

[Bmw e30 Justin]

Harrison Motorsport...

[Ryan Stewart]

Thanks guys, I will scope around and hit up one of the suggestions.

http://www.rwlgermanimports.com/
Ask for Brendan. Tell him the e30 guys in Atlanta sent you because they trust him.

If I take it to someone you know then he would tell you all how much of a piece of shit my car actually is in person.

[blalor]

Way Motor Works is in Atlanta. http://www.waymotorworks.com/directions.html He used to work for Dreyer & Reinbold BMW/MINI in Indianapolis and has been working on MINIs and BMWs independently for at least 5 years, now.

[Huff]

http://www.rwlgermanimports.com/
Ask for Brendan. Tell him the e30 guys in Atlanta sent you because they trust him.

+3 for RWL. Just look at the cars they have around waiting to be worked on and you will know. Brendan in the man.

[///Maddog9000]

I have used Strictly German up in Braselton. Always had great results and can't beat Bobby's prices. Good selection of used parts on hand and cheap turn-key 24v swaps.

[Tricked 323i]

Im looking for a legit 3rd party to take my car to. Long story short I just got it running again and I would like to have someone with a lift look it over (I cant do it in an apt, miss the house :( ) to see if there is anything pressing that needs to be addressed after having it basically non-running for 6 months.

So far it seems to drive/idle well, just a wicked ticking sound (that seems too slow to be the head, possible belt).

Im in the Emory/Buckhead/whatever area if that narrows down the list.

Ryan,
Most of the shops mentioned do great work.
One of my buddies that used to own his own shop and is now in Marietta, rents a place and sells cars as well. Great mechanic, I did not feel like changing out my clutch on my e30 vert on Jack stands. I took my car over to him a several years back at lunch time (from recommendations) and he changed my clutch in 60 min. He answered the phone a few times or it would have been 45 min. He is reasonable pm me for his number.
Kevin

[TomSuddard]

http://balancedperformance.com/

Jason's a great guy, and saved our butts on many a long road-trip in a crappy car. They also have experience with E30s. All of their mechanics are nice, and will actually talk to you.

Strictly German is a great shop, too. Bobby's been a friend for years. If you go here, ask to see the E30 touring with the S52.

[Ryan Stewart]

Strictly German is a great shop, too. Bobby's been a friend for years. If you go here, ask to see the E30 touring with the S52.

That is a terrible idea, I might try and buy it.

[matt]

I like Harrison Motorsports, personally.

We are lucky to have a lot of decent and a few really great indy shops in the area.

[Serious Sam]

Buckhead Motor Works is excellent.
Been around since the mid 80's.
Works on old and new - with very good knowledge of both.

If its the Brandon I know, then he learned most of his trade at Buckhead Motor Works.

BTW, Tony (the head guy) and I built 3 e30's for SCCA ITS. I have not seen better prepared e30's anywhere.