sho mechanics in San Diego

[s'good]

I feel a bit out of my league here, since I don't do the work on my car. But I am fortunate to have a 20-year old son who is a BMW enthusiast, and he does some of the stuff for me. Now I need to find a mechanic who can do some of the bigger stuff, who really knows this engine. ANy suggestions?

 

[naval-avi8or]

What type of stuff.

 

[s'good]

Based on what you all are talking about, it looks as though I'm going to need the 60K. I bought the car at 80K from a dealer, one owner, beautiful condition, in and out. Recently it was surging at high speeds and when we checked, one of the plugs had popped out, and there was oil in the well. Now that I've read all these posts, I realize this may be a sign that the 60K was not done yet.
My son is up for doing it. (He's done all the stuff on his BMW) but he needs to get some guidance through the process. I was going to take it to a shop. But now that I've gone through all your discussions, I realize I just don't know a shop where I could count on them really treating this engine right. That's why I posted the query about mechanics.
I'm teaching, so it will be mid-June when we plan to do this. Any helpful suggestions welcomed. Thanks. s'good

 

[philw349]

When I lived in San Diego I had the 60k done at the SHO Shop in Hunington Beach. Granted its a drive, but they put the SHO aftermarket on the map. I've had problems with their mail order customer service as have others, but in person they are good to deal with. You might wanna look at their website to see the different 60k 'packages' and decide which one is right for you. They have a slight tendency to upsell, so just get what you came for and you'll be fine. Only real trouble was the train ride there to pick it up, stupid amtrak.

<small>[ May 20, 2002, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: philw349 ]</small>

 

[Greg95SHO]

I'm in the Granite Hills part of east county Dan Diego. I've done the timing belt/water pump/cps and valve adjustment.
I do classic car restoration but also own two SHO's and do all work on these and a friends.
I'm reasonably priced...email me if you're interested in discussing getting this done.

Greg

 

[NEILL93SHO]

Greg (or anyone else in the SD area)
i too am interested in getting the 60k done sometime within the remainder of the year. i am on Camp Pendleton and have not had much luck finding a Mech that i feel comfortable with. Would u let me help? i want to learn as much about the car's maint as possible. Thanks for any insight you can give.

Mike

93 atx
pp-y
sfc
eibachs/tokicos
pro-m 80mm on the way

 

[Greg95SHO]

Mike,
Send me an email and we can discuss this more. No problem if you want to see the work done.

Greg

 

[NEILL93SHO]

Greg,
thanks, i will keep your e-mail for when i get the funds together for the 60k. i was at shoshop on Tuesday and got the SFC. I had a muffler shop B & R radiator/muffler shop here in O,side put them on. They did great work and charged $40. I will be putting on the struts/springs w/i next few days. If you are planning on doing any major work on anyones Sho in the future, just e-mail me if you need an extra set of hands. i just want the experience. Thanks again.
Mike