Official Louisiana chat thread (#2)

Onurleft · 07-12-2013, 01:09 PM

I don't remember it's in the thread. I think it was $200 a wheel and he matched the paint on those ADV.1's which was something like 70% flat, 30% gloss.. Not so easy.

Most places will run $200-$300 per wheel in ATL.

cr2596 · 07-12-2013, 02:14 PM

I suppose the time required makes the price that high, but damn. At that price point, you might as well buy new wheels.

LSUbimmer · 07-12-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cr2596

Does that include new paint?

I was quoted $250/wheel for full refinish (curb rash and new finish).

Russell at fishers told me $150/wheel for 18in if I bring them to him. If he has to take them off/on its like another $25/wheel

Onurleft · 07-12-2013, 09:27 PM

Yeah Clayton, try Fisher's. I remember the only reason Ben's were $200 was the paint finish and I believe him to be a BMW guy as well.

Fisher's also does all the rotisserie Hybrid Racing paint jobs where Todd works.

Projekt_BooGie · 07-15-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim B.

Damn, that sucks! I got in tight with a tech(and service advisor & service manager) there and he's done just about all my work on my cars for about 6 or 7 yrs now, including aftermarket parts too. I guess I've been pretty lucky overall. And the car buying process there was fine too since they didn't have to do much. I just went in and ordered the car how I wanted it and it came in a couple months later. The car washing guys in the back did ruin my wheels on my E46 M3, but they ended up dipping them @ no charge and they were better than when I came in for service

I do have a "no wash" note in my file now

what he said... when I was looking to buy a bmw they were pretty much butts about the whole thing, but I bought mine from out of town and since then I've been pretty tight we a few people like tim and everything has been great.

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Originally Posted by LSUbimmer

Where locally can I take my 335 to get my curb rash on my rims fixed? It's bad enough to need repair I think but probably not bad enough to justify buying all new rims.

I personal DO NOT LIKE fishers. Everytime I've tried to get something done from them I was put on the back burner and they just blew me off. I went for the rims and I was told $250 (without taking wheel off) and it would be 2-3 week turn around. I ran into a guy at BMW that refinishes their wheels for them. I don't remember what he charged but it was cheaper then Fishers, he came to my job picked up my wheels at 9am and had it back to me at my job by 2:30. People didn't eve know the wheel was curbed. My wheel was 7/8 curbed pretty bad...I'll PM you his number if you want.

LSUbimmer · 07-15-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ACEE

what he said... when I was looking to buy a bmw they were pretty much butts about the whole thing, but I bought mine from out of town and since then I've been pretty tight we a few people like tim and everything has been great.

I personal DO NOT LIKE fishers. Everytime I've tried to get something done from them I was put on the back burner and they just blew me off. I went for the rims and I was told $250 (without taking wheel off) and it would be 2-3 week turn around. I ran into a guy at BMW that refinishes their wheels for them. I don't remember what he charged but it was cheaper then Fishers, he came to my job picked up my wheels at 9am and had it back to me at my job by 2:30. People didn't eve know the wheel was curbed. My wheel was 7/8 curbed pretty bad...I'll PM you his number if you want.

yeah bud PM me his name and number. I never realized that Fisher's could be weeks for turn times. If your guy is the same day and cheaper I think I may try him. Thanks

Sara · 07-15-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUbimmer

yeah bud PM me his name and number. I never realized that Fisher's could be weeks for turn times. If your guy is the same day and cheaper I think I may try him. Thanks

Get your M3 yet?

JerryK73 · 07-15-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick J

I went and talked with Supreme Muffler just off Clearview in Metairie last night and immediately knew they could build exactly what I wanted. I dropped the car off this morning and hopefully I'll have it back tonight. I feel antsy like a little kid waiting for Christmas. They are putting on new tips, removing the resonator, and installing a Doug's Headers exhaust cutout. They are going to put an H pipe near where the resonator was and going to do a single cutout in the center of the H. I thought it was a cool and unique idea.

On a separate note, does anyone on here own or know who owns a Lemans blue or Interlagos blue M3 that lives in New Orleans? Its got black 359M wheels I believe, exhaust work and possibly a super charger. I always see him pulling out of the apartments near me but haven't been able to catch him to check out the car up close.

This at the Saulet? If so that is me. No supercharger on the car though...at least for now.

str8nm · 07-16-2013, 12:26 PM

If I cant make a deal on an M3 in the next month I will keep VADER and mod. Autobahn South wants me to use Dinan stuff...is there a distinct advantage to doing this? Car is out of warranty in 4K miles

LSUbimmer · 07-16-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Get your M3 yet?

Shipped from Cali on Sunday. It was in New mExico yesterday and suppose to be in Houston today for a couple of days then finally BR either thursday or Friday im hoping. Never been so excited in my life. The wait is killing me

Sara · 07-16-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUbimmer

Shipped from Cali on Sunday. It was in New mExico yesterday and suppose to be in Houston today for a couple of days then finally BR either thursday or Friday im hoping. Never been so excited in my life. The wait is killing me

That is slow.. I got my car from Cali to New Orleans in less than 48hrs when I bought my 335 in 2011

LSUbimmer · 07-16-2013, 01:12 PM

Did you buy brand new?

Im about to go meet him in Houston i cant wait lol

Sara · 07-16-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUbimmer

Did you buy brand new?

Im about to go meet him in Houston i cant wait lol

yup lol... Go get her! Then call me when you do so I can teach you to drive it!

shaq diesel · 07-16-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by str8nm

If I cant make a deal on an M3 in the next month I will keep VADER and mod. Autobahn South wants me to use Dinan stuff...is there a distinct advantage to doing this? Car is out of warranty in 4K miles

Autobahn is a Dinan dealer so... yeah...

shaq diesel · 07-16-2013, 01:54 PM

Anyone know of any place local that sells automotive helmets?

cr2596 · 07-16-2013, 02:08 PM

I bought one off craigslist a few years back...

qntran2 · 07-16-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by str8nm

If I cant make a deal on an M3 in the next month I will keep VADER and mod. Autobahn South wants me to use Dinan stuff...is there a distinct advantage to doing this? Car is out of warranty in 4K miles

From what I've heard is that people who go the Dinan route for modding do it to stay inside of warranty and that their flash software is really conservative.

Since you are almost out of warranty anyway I'd say go for something more aggressive like a JB4+Meth injection which coupled with an intake and downpipes should easily put a n54 over 400 HP/TQ. Which would cost less than 1600.

LSUbimmer · 07-16-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

yup lol... Go get her! Then call me when you do so I can teach you to drive it!

LSUbimmer · 07-16-2013, 04:00 PM

Need advise:

sell my 335 with the tune installed or without?

Projekt_BooGie · 07-16-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by str8nm

If I cant make a deal on an M3 in the next month I will keep VADER and mod. Autobahn South wants me to use Dinan stuff...is there a distinct advantage to doing this? Car is out of warranty in 4K miles

Dinan is just money...you can buy better items for less. Just saying. If its going to be out of warranty go big (power not money) or go home

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Originally Posted by LSUbimmer

Need advise:
sell my 335 with the tune installed or without?

what tune do you have on the car?

Tim B. · 07-16-2013, 04:11 PM

[QUOTE=ACEE;14333452]Dinan is just money...you can buy better items for less. Just saying. If its going to be out of warranty go big (power not money) or go home

I'd say this.

Sara · 07-16-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LSUbimmer

Need advise:

sell my 335 with the tune installed or without?

without.. Then sell the tune to a forum member here.

07-12-2013, 01:09 PM	#2201
Onurleft Captain 51 Rep 873 Posts Drives: RPM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baton Rouge and Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I don't remember it's in the thread. I think it was $200 a wheel and he matched the paint on those ADV.1's which was something like 70% flat, 30% gloss.. Not so easy. Most places will run $200-$300 per wheel in ATL. __________________ Youtube Shenanigans
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07-12-2013, 02:14 PM	#2202
cr2596 Lieutenant 8 Rep 464 Posts Drives: '01 M5 + '89 325i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	I suppose the time required makes the price that high, but damn. At that price point, you might as well buy new wheels. __________________
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07-12-2013, 09:27 PM	#2204
Onurleft Captain 51 Rep 873 Posts Drives: RPM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baton Rouge and Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Yeah Clayton, try Fisher's. I remember the only reason Ben's were $200 was the paint finish and I believe him to be a BMW guy as well. Fisher's also does all the rotisserie Hybrid Racing paint jobs where Todd works. __________________ Youtube Shenanigans
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07-16-2013, 12:26 PM	#2209
str8nm Major 101 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00] 2011 335is [10.00]	DINAN If I cant make a deal on an M3 in the next month I will keep VADER and mod. Autobahn South wants me to use Dinan stuff...is there a distinct advantage to doing this? Car is out of warranty in 4K miles __________________ "The sleep of reason brings forth monsters."
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LSUbimmer Your mom's house 17 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baton Rouge,La iTrader: (0)	Did you buy brand new? Im about to go meet him in Houston i cant wait lol __________________ 2011 M3 DCT, ZCP - LUX H8, BPM Stage 2 Tune, ACM Test Pipes, BPM Sport Coding w/ Euro MDM
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shaq diesel Lieutenant 24 Rep 498 Posts Drives: 2011.75 Alpine White E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Anyone know of any place local that sells automotive helmets?
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cr2596 Lieutenant 8 Rep 464 Posts Drives: '01 M5 + '89 325i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	I bought one off craigslist a few years back... __________________
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07-16-2013, 04:00 PM	#2219
LSUbimmer Your mom's house 17 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baton Rouge,La iTrader: (0)	Need advise: sell my 335 with the tune installed or without? __________________ 2011 M3 DCT, ZCP - LUX H8, BPM Stage 2 Tune, ACM Test Pipes, BPM Sport Coding w/ Euro MDM
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07-16-2013, 04:11 PM	#2221
Tim B. Lieutenant 21 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2010 Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=ACEE;14333452]Dinan is just money...you can buy better items for less. Just saying. If its going to be out of warranty go big (power not money) or go home I'd say this.
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