Mechanic shops in Michigan

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I need to have the rear subframe reinforced and rod bearing replaced, which Michigan shops would you all recommend?

thanks

[maw1124]

Where in Michigan?

maw

[BOOSTED]

Where in Michigan?

maw

Macomb / Detroit area but I’m willing to drive 100 miles or maybe more if there is a well reputable shop

[Maxima SE]

http://apgracing.com

they replaced my entire RACP. Happy with the service. They have an e46 race car built in house.

[maw1124]

Or Steve’s European (https://www.steveseuropeanauto.com) or Satish’s Motorwerks (https://www.motorwerksgroup.com/). They’re all car guys, and these are no stranger to them. They service AMG and Audi for me. M3 is located elsewhere. This is probably more for Satish.

GL,

maw

[Titaniu//M]

I used Nikolas Motorsport in Sylvan Lake back when I lived in Ann Arbor and owned a 335i. Not sure if they are farmiliar with E46 M3s but maybe worth reaching out.

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Thanks everyone!

[E46m3zcp]

It's not the first time I hear about APG racing. 2 E46 M3 owners I met at a track day at Waterford Hills told me they had their subframe reinforced there too. I am considering having it done, but I'm also thinking about DIYing the BMW structural foam procedure. It seems like an elegant and efficient solution that's easily doable in a day... I am struggling to find the product.

[Maxima SE]

APG took out my entire RACP and welded on a brand new one which was reinforced with redish plates. not many shops can do this kinda service. THhs was 4 years ago and I have no complaint. if they can do THAT, then a repairing a few cracks would be a joke for them. they're highly specialized in suspension and chassis work.

[BOOSTED]

I was quoted $5900(+ more if subframe has cracks) for the following work (all parts provided by me). It seems a bit steep, I was expecting something around 3K.

1. Engine Rod bearings
2. Rear subframe reinforcement bottom plates (CMP plates)
3. Rear subframe reinforcement top Beam reinforcement (CMP)
4. Rear bushings + rear camber arms
5. Front control arms + bushings + tie rods
6. Coilovers + front camber plates
7. Motor mounts + transmission mounts + flex disc

what do you all think?

[oceansize]

I was quoted $5900(+ more if subframe has cracks) for the following work (all parts provided by me). It seems a bit steep, I was expecting something around 3K.

1. Engine Rod bearings
2. Rear subframe reinforcement bottom plates (CMP plates)
3. Rear subframe reinforcement top Beam reinforcement (CMP)
4. Rear bushings + rear camber arms
5. Front control arms + bushings + tie rods
6. Coilovers + front camber plates
7. Motor mounts + transmission mounts + flex disc

what do you all think?

What is the labor rate per hour?

[maw1124]

Where TF was that?!?!

maw

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Where TF was that?!?!

maw

APG racing / Autocore

Labor rate is $110

Nikolas motorsport said they cant do the subframe reinforcement, I'm going to call a few other places as well. My buddy in California got the same things done to his car for $3400 at EAS. I was kind of expecting something similar, I didn't know automotive labor is this expensive in Michigan.

[oceansize]

APG racing / Autocore

Labor rate is $110

Nikolas motorsport said they cant do the subframe reinforcement, I'm going to call a few other places as well. My buddy in California got the same things done to his car for $3400 at EAS. I was kind of expecting something similar, I didn't know automotive labor is this expensive in Michigan.

That is approximately 54 hours of labor or just short of 7 full 8 hour working days. That certainly seems excessive. It would be interesting to see the break down of where they allotted those hours.

[maw1124]

Call Satish at Motorwerks (248) 668-6793... tell him I sent you... I’ve given him a heads up... GL

Cheers,

maw