Good muffler shop in Brooklyn?

Spaceman Spiff · 01-20-2014, 10:07 AM

Last night I noticed an odd rattling sound coming from under the hood. Checked it and it turned out my passenger side strut brace mount is broken (like the picture below that I found online). Seems to be a somewhat common problem on early models and most recommend welding it back on. Does anyone know of a good muffler shop in/around Brooklyn that could do a clean job at a reasonable price?

Also, are there any alternative solutions? I have seen some people recommend UltraRacing 3 point strut brace (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RACING...46b450&vxp=mtr). Would this make more sense than welding the broken base back on?

Finally, I am assuming an alignment will be in order. Any suggestions for that? I used to get alignments at a BMW specialist shop in Boston but not sure if that's necessary. I already drove a few miles with the broken strut brace, so it must be off already.

3002 tii · 01-22-2014, 01:54 PM

If you're willing to travel to Northern NJ I might be able to recommend a good but affordable shop.

You won't need an alignment for this.

Spaceman Spiff · 01-24-2014, 09:27 AM

I want it done right so I don't mind driving to Jersey for it. Would it be safe to drive that far with the broken brace though?

elerner61 · 01-24-2014, 09:55 AM

I put a feeler out for you to a friend that wrenches on his own cars in NYC/Brooklyn. He may have a place in Astoria/Queens he can recommend.

elerner61 · 01-24-2014, 10:29 AM

Here you go:

Alfa Import Center in Astoria, 718-381-6764. Ask for Giuseppe. Comes highly recommended from a person who wrenches on his own TR6. Says he's seen Z4's in the shop before.

Spaceman Spiff · 01-31-2014, 04:34 PM

Going there this weekend! (finally) Will update with results and thanks for the info.

How far is it safe to drive in this condition?

elerner61 · 02-01-2014, 06:24 AM

I wouldn't worry about it, it's not something structural the car relies on. Maybe just keep the ninja moves to a minimum.

01-20-2014, 10:07 AM	#1
Spaceman Spiff Captain 86 Rep 847 Posts Drives: R8, 996 C2, Z4MR (sold) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (1)	Good muffler shop in Brooklyn? Last night I noticed an odd rattling sound coming from under the hood. Checked it and it turned out my passenger side strut brace mount is broken (like the picture below that I found online). Seems to be a somewhat common problem on early models and most recommend welding it back on. Does anyone know of a good muffler shop in/around Brooklyn that could do a clean job at a reasonable price? Also, are there any alternative solutions? I have seen some people recommend UltraRacing 3 point strut brace (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RACING...46b450&vxp=mtr). Would this make more sense than welding the broken base back on? Finally, I am assuming an alignment will be in order. Any suggestions for that? I used to get alignments at a BMW specialist shop in Boston but not sure if that's necessary. I already drove a few miles with the broken strut brace, so it must be off already.
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01-24-2014, 09:27 AM	#3
Spaceman Spiff Captain 86 Rep 847 Posts Drives: R8, 996 C2, Z4MR (sold) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (1)	I want it done right so I don't mind driving to Jersey for it. Would it be safe to drive that far with the broken brace though?
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elerner61 Major 157 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	I put a feeler out for you to a friend that wrenches on his own cars in NYC/Brooklyn. He may have a place in Astoria/Queens he can recommend.
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elerner61 Major 157 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	Here you go: Alfa Import Center in Astoria, 718-381-6764. Ask for Giuseppe. Comes highly recommended from a person who wrenches on his own TR6. Says he's seen Z4's in the shop before.
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01-31-2014, 04:34 PM	#6
Spaceman Spiff Captain 86 Rep 847 Posts Drives: R8, 996 C2, Z4MR (sold) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (1)	Going there this weekend! (finally) Will update with results and thanks for the info. How far is it safe to drive in this condition?
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02-01-2014, 06:24 AM	#7
elerner61 Major 157 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't worry about it, it's not something structural the car relies on. Maybe just keep the ninja moves to a minimum.
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