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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Hi all:

I would like to know if there's any shops that specialize in MINI/BMW in SF Bay Area. I want to look into getting FSD and camber plate installed and don't know of any reputable shops. Have anyone tried any? Do you have a recommendation? Thanks a lot.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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You should search/ask in the norcal regional forum.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...splay.php?f=73

baybridge motors in oakland
dinan in mountain view
edge motorworks in Dublin
 
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Any good suspension shop can handle the install. Where do you live or work? If you are near any of the shops that M1N1N1M mentioned, they can certainly handle the install. However, that does not mean that only those three can do the install. I had a local suspension shop that I have used in the past for other cars do the install and it went without any problems.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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A&E Performance in Campbell is really good. They work on both BMW and MINI vehicles. Call and ask for Al at (408) 866-0606.

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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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I have taken my MINI (03 MC, all packages) to Edge Motor Works in Dublin ever since the dealer warranty expired. They are very good and clearly are "enthusiast" when it comes to BMWs and MINIs. I highly reccommend them and usually get things started by talking with Eric (479-0797).
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Second for Edge. . .

Edge knows their Minis! as well as BMWs

They also have a good relationship with Koni (for those FSD questions), and their alignments are competent and precise.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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If you fell like driving out to Fresno, Steve at Custom MINI Shop is great.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Thanks for the plug. A little far away in this case.

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If you fell like driving out to Fresno, Steve at Custom MINI Shop is great.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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Jacques at Bay Bridge has done a great job on my car.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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I also recommend Bay Bridge Motors. They installed the FSDs on my car, and several other mods. They are MINI enthusiasts and were the Bay Area host of Randy Webb pulley parties when he was still doing them.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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No farther than we used to have to drive...

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Thanks for the plug. A little far away in this case.

Steve
 
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 02:01 AM
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Thank you for all the input. This is very helpful infor.
 
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