Inspection II Rave

buckeyedoc · Mon, Dec-20-2010, 02:42:41 PM

Hey Everyone...
Just thought I would share a note on anyone who is waiting to get their inspection II done, and didnt buy the car with 0 on the meter.

I got mine about year ago with 55K on it...Fell in love with it the day my foot touched the gas...and even more in love the first exit I took at 65 mph, and the M just wanted me to push it a little more.

Anyway, Last week, got the inspection II done at an indy shop. And all I can say is.... O M G. I thought the car was a beast when I got it.

So anyone thinking about putting off the Inspection....Get it Done

I think the transmission fluid change made a hell of a difference.

Oh on a price note... Local BMW quoted me 1750 for the complete service, which had the valve adjustment included "if needed" . The Indy shop had me out the door with all OEM fluids at 850 bucks. If anyone needs info for the local DC/MD area, drop me a note.

Now that I have the engine taken care off....time to put the money towards mods

Shimmy23 · Mon, Dec-20-2010, 04:01:18 PM

Good to hear! I'm probably going to attemp the DIYer for this one. I'll buy all the tools and have them available for next time.

magnetic1 · Mon, Dec-20-2010, 04:34:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckeyedoc

. The Indy shop had me out the door with all OEM fluids at 850 bucks. If anyone needs info for the local DC/MD area, drop me a note.

Now that I have the engine taken care off....time to put the money towards mods

Y dont you just post the info...

nis350 · Mon, Dec-20-2010, 05:45:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckeyedoc

Anyway, Last week, got the inspection II done at an indy shop. And all I can say is.... O M G. I thought the car was a beast when I got it.

So anyone thinking about putting off the Inspection....Get it Done

I think the transmission fluid change made a hell of a difference.

Just curious what is it in the insp. 2 that made the car run so much better? It is probably quieter and smoother, but unless many of the valves were way off and the plugs are bad, I can't imagine it would make that much differences....

buckeyedoc · Mon, Dec-20-2010, 06:41:44 PM

Sorry guys...I thought I did..

Dan Martins up in Gaithersburg.

@nihs350...Bro, Im not sure either. I dont think my valves were off at all. He actually did the cold test in front me. Whatever it was, was to do with the transmission. I was getting some jerkiness when shifting (SMG) usually in lower gears (not associated with cold oil

). Now the M shifts way way way way more smoothly.
There are plenty of experts here who would be able to get a much better explanation than me. I just know Im enjoying it way more !!!

magnetic1 · Mon, Dec-20-2010, 07:21:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckeyedoc

Sorry guys...I thought I did..

Dan Martins up in Gaithersburg.

@nihs350...Bro, Im not sure either. I dont think my valves were off at all. He actually did the cold test in front me. Whatever it was, was to do with the transmission. I was getting some jerkiness when shifting (SMG) usually in lower gears (not associated with cold oil

). Now the M shifts way way way way more smoothly.
There are plenty of experts here who would be able to get a much better explanation than me. I just know Im enjoying it way more !!!

Cool! Dan's a good guy

Baliano · Mon, Dec-20-2010, 10:35:18 PM

$850 out the door for OEM fluids/parts/labor is one heck of deal...I just purchased OEM parts/fluids for $425 shipped. They must have a very low labor rate. Enjoy the next 50k!

maximusppl · Tue, Dec-21-2010, 12:20:58 AM

I am in Nova and might be checking out Inspection II shops soon!

Mon, Dec-20-2010, 02:42:41 PM	#1
buckeyedoc Newbie to the M3 World :) Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 106 In the garage: '00 ACURA INTEGRA Reputation: 0 Location: North Bethesda	Inspection II Rave Hey Everyone... Just thought I would share a note on anyone who is waiting to get their inspection II done, and didnt buy the car with 0 on the meter. I got mine about year ago with 55K on it...Fell in love with it the day my foot touched the gas...and even more in love the first exit I took at 65 mph, and the M just wanted me to push it a little more. Anyway, Last week, got the inspection II done at an indy shop. And all I can say is.... O M G. I thought the car was a beast when I got it. So anyone thinking about putting off the Inspection....Get it Done I think the transmission fluid change made a hell of a difference. Oh on a price note... Local BMW quoted me 1750 for the complete service, which had the valve adjustment included "if needed" . The Indy shop had me out the door with all OEM fluids at 850 bucks. If anyone needs info for the local DC/MD area, drop me a note. Now that I have the engine taken care off....time to put the money towards mods

Mon, Dec-20-2010, 04:01:18 PM	#2
Shimmy23 Addicted Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,240 In the garage: '04 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Maple Valley	Re: Inspection II Rave !!! Good to hear! I'm probably going to attemp the DIYer for this one. I'll buy all the tools and have them available for next time. __________________ brandon My JoUrNaL

Mon, Dec-20-2010, 06:41:44 PM	#5
buckeyedoc Newbie to the M3 World :) Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 106 In the garage: '00 ACURA INTEGRA Reputation: 0 Location: North Bethesda	Re: Inspection II Rave Sorry guys...I thought I did.. Dan Martins up in Gaithersburg. @nihs350...Bro, Im not sure either. I dont think my valves were off at all. He actually did the cold test in front me. Whatever it was, was to do with the transmission. I was getting some jerkiness when shifting (SMG) usually in lower gears (not associated with cold oil ). Now the M shifts way way way way more smoothly. There are plenty of experts here who would be able to get a much better explanation than me. I just know Im enjoying it way more !!!

Mon, Dec-20-2010, 10:35:18 PM	#7
Baliano Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 217 Reputation: 0	Re: Inspection II Rave $850 out the door for OEM fluids/parts/labor is one heck of deal...I just purchased OEM parts/fluids for $425 shipped. They must have a very low labor rate. Enjoy the next 50k! __________________ Dinan Airbox/Dinan Exhaust/H&R Coilovers/Dinan SSK/ Hamann PG3's/CSL rep diffuser/Black gills/grill/Umnitza AA/Depo corners

Tue, Dec-21-2010, 12:20:58 AM	#8
maximusppl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 427 Reputation: 0 Location: Washington, DC	Re: Inspection II Rave I am in Nova and might be checking out Inspection II shops soon! __________________ \|\| Euro AutoWerx \|\| SCORZA \|\| Custom Performance Innovations \|\| Active Autowerke \|\| DPE \|\| \| Vorsteiner \| StopTech \| KW \| RE \| Dynavin \| SuperSprint \| COBRA \|

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