Local (NYC area) BMW shop for F80 repairs/mods

baalzephon · 07-21-2014, 11:31 AM

Hey guys - Any recommendations on awesome independent (non-dealer) repair and mod shops in the NYC area that would be able to work on a new F80? Thanks!

Sal@AUTOcouture · 07-21-2014, 11:57 AM

We can most certainly help you out

Here's a couple that have passed through already:

QTC · 07-21-2014, 05:26 PM

Drive Auto Works in Clifton, NJ - great guys, close to the city

Uneedthis2 · 07-21-2014, 05:45 PM

In that area, wouldn't go to anyone besides AutoCouture

Manny212 · 07-22-2014, 06:07 PM

i'd say Auto Couture as well as Proformance in New Rochelle

JTO24 · 07-23-2014, 08:37 AM

ACM is my vote.. I drive 2 hours from south Jersey to get to them lol

baalzephon · 07-23-2014, 03:54 PM

Thanks guys, sounds like ACM are the experts here!

dfilak · 07-23-2014, 06:37 PM

Glad to have someone good nearby :-) Out of curiousity, what is an approximate price for tinting the F80 M3?

Jurena · 07-26-2014, 05:30 AM

I would like to get a quote on the following cosmetic mods:

20% Tint
iND black front grill
iND black side markers
iND front refrlector
iND m3 rear emblem

bishop4142 · 07-26-2014, 02:10 PM

AutoCouture.... my one experience with them was very positive. As soon as I figure out what I want to mod in my M4 I will be making an appointment.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 07-28-2014, 07:19 AM

Thanks for all the positive comments guys!!

Jurena- I'll get a quote sent over to you ASAP

brianeck · 07-29-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal@AUTOcouture

Thanks for all the positive comments guys!!

Jurena- I'll get a quote sent over to you ASAP

Hey Sal,

If you don't mind I will take the same exact quote as Jurena above for IND parts and tints! I had some TERRIBLE experiences on my 650i with tinting, so I may go stand alone for that with a well respected shop up here that I had take my second attempt at tints off (he gave me a legit 100% guarantee if I go back to have him do the windows on my m3). What type of film do you guys use? I'd be looking at 20% also.

jeff@autocouture · 07-29-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by brianeck

Hey Sal,

If you don't mind I will take the same exact quote as Jurena above for IND parts and tints! I had some TERRIBLE experiences on my 650i with tinting, so I may go stand alone for that with a well respected shop up here that I had take my second attempt at tints off (he gave me a legit 100% guarantee if I go back to have him do the windows on my m3). What type of film do you guys use? I'd be looking at 20% also.

pm sent

gmarshman · 07-29-2014, 03:42 PM

I have used AI Design in Tuckahoe and they are good but not so convenient and pricey. Has anyone used AFTERFX CUSTOMS in Stamford? Any other recommendations?

TheEnrique · 07-31-2014, 06:47 PM

I heard AutoCouture had the first mineral white M4 at the shop and they plan a few goodies to ensue in coming weeks!!! ie spacers sport springs IND cosmetics pack and... possible exhaust... is this true?

Sal@AUTOcouture · 08-03-2014, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPANISHFLIE

I heard AutoCouture had the first mineral white M4 at the shop and they plan a few goodies to ensue in coming weeks!!! ie spacers sport springs IND cosmetics pack and... possible exhaust... is this true?

That's what I heard

Race_Doc11 · 08-04-2014, 12:10 AM

AutoCouture ...Great guys highly recommended I go to them from all the way from Philadelphia.

07-21-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
baalzephon Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 EBII individual Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Local (NYC area) BMW shop for F80 repairs/mods Hey guys - Any recommendations on awesome independent (non-dealer) repair and mod shops in the NYC area that would be able to work on a new F80? Thanks!
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07-21-2014, 11:57 AM	#2
Sal@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	We can most certainly help you out Here's a couple that have passed through already:
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QTC Private First Class 12 Rep 143 Posts Drives: '13 F30 320i; B6 A4 1.8T Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wynnewood, PA iTrader: (0)	Drive Auto Works in Clifton, NJ - great guys, close to the city
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Uneedthis2 Private First Class 15 Rep 192 Posts Drives: '13 335i M-sport Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	In that area, wouldn't go to anyone besides AutoCouture
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JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5272 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	ACM is my vote.. I drive 2 hours from south Jersey to get to them lol __________________ 2022 G80 M3 6MT \| Skyscraper Gray \| Kyalami Orange 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| Alpine White (sold) 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| Jet Black (sold) 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| Tanzanite Blue \| Gold Brown (sold) 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| Mineral White \| Fox Red/Black (sold)
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07-23-2014, 03:54 PM	#7
baalzephon Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 EBII individual Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, sounds like ACM are the experts here!
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07-23-2014, 06:37 PM	#8
dfilak New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NYC Metro iTrader: (0)	Glad to have someone good nearby :-) Out of curiousity, what is an approximate price for tinting the F80 M3?
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07-26-2014, 05:30 AM	#9
Jurena Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 Honda Accord EX-L Coup Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I would like to get a quote on the following cosmetic mods: 20% Tint iND black front grill iND black side markers iND front refrlector iND m3 rear emblem
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07-26-2014, 02:10 PM	#10
bishop4142 Private First Class 61 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	AutoCouture.... my one experience with them was very positive. As soon as I figure out what I want to mod in my M4 I will be making an appointment.
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07-28-2014, 07:19 AM	#11
Sal@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	Thanks for all the positive comments guys!! Jurena- I'll get a quote sent over to you ASAP
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07-29-2014, 03:42 PM	#14
gmarshman Enlisted Member 4 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Metallic Grey Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CT USA iTrader: (0)	How about installed radar/laser in NY/CT area? I have used AI Design in Tuckahoe and they are good but not so convenient and pricey. Has anyone used AFTERFX CUSTOMS in Stamford? Any other recommendations?
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07-31-2014, 06:47 PM	#15
TheEnrique Colonel 525 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (37) Garage List 2020 M5 [0.00] 2012 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2017 M4 Convertible [0.00] 2013 X5M [0.00] 2015 F82 M4 [0.00]	I heard AutoCouture had the first mineral white M4 at the shop and they plan a few goodies to ensue in coming weeks!!! ie spacers sport springs IND cosmetics pack and... possible exhaust... is this true?
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Race_Doc11 Lieutenant Colonel 458 Rep 1,633 Posts Drives: 2023 G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW G82 M4 [0.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 Audi RS5 (Sold) [10.00] 2008 E93 M3 (Sold) [10.00]	AutoCouture ...Great guys highly recommended I go to them from all the way from Philadelphia.
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