Hey guys just wondering if anyone had gone to a shop to install an x-brace or underdrive pullies. I know I can probably easily do it myself but REALLY don't ever have the time. I've been sitting on these parts for months and want to get them in before sun. auto-x. How much and where, if anyone has. Would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you.

I live in Pico Rivera (between Whittier and Montebello) - looking for a knowledgeable shop in L.A. / O.C. area...just emailed Avus Autosport in Glendale but I'm sure it will be an arm and a leg when they reply.

the xbrace will take you 5 minutes to install, and im not exagerating.

not if he has a '92 as indicated by his sig. the thread inserts will take an hour or so.

not if he has a '92 as indicated by his sig. the thread inserts will take an hour or so.

Yeah that's the whole problem. I know I'm going to have to do the whole drilling and what not for the inserts as the DIY shows. Then follow most of the instructions which are good but a bit vague. They don't just screw in like the later models. :(

Yeah that's the whole problem. I know I'm going to have to do the whole drilling and what not for the inserts as the DIY shows. Then follow most of the instructions which are good but a bit vague. They don't just screw in like the later models. :(

oops didn't see that you had an earlier model e36.
oh and i found your car on the road ralley
http://justinu.smugmug.com/gallery/504182/6/20666506

oops didn't see that you had an earlier model e36.
oh and i found your car on the road ralley
http://justinu.smugmug.com/gallery/504182/6/20666506
thank you very much...
i guess im just going to have to MAKE some time...want to get all this parts in by sun for an auto-x and have too many things to do before - well maybe i shouldnt be spending so much time on the computer :stickoutt

Installing a X-brace on an older E36 is a bitch and a half.

Drilling and making insert tools and using the tool to put the inserts in is a pain in the ass.

It took me a couple hours with some help on my old 325is daily driver, but boy was it worth it.

Installing a X-brace on an older E36 is a bitch and a half.

Drilling and making insert tools and using the tool to put the inserts in is a pain in the ass.

It took me a couple hours with some help on my old 325is daily driver, but boy was it worth it.
THAT'S EXACTLY what I don't have the time for my friend and was hoping to take it to a shop that's done it a million times and can take care of the bitch and a half, lol. I know its worth it but usually never have a free weekend and of course work 40+hrs a week. Well see I have tentatively scheduled an attempt tommorrow if I get a chance to prepare tools and a plan. Wait...its supposed to rain tommorrow, damn. :(

you're kind of far from me otherwise I might be able to work out a deal.