Official North Texas Area Chat Thread (#2)

cmyk · 09-26-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by acj75

That's exactly how I did mine. Minus the sign

Although the plasti dip didn't really hold up that well. Ended up getting the OEM shadowline trim. Much nicer.

lcrain · 09-27-2012, 02:06 PM

Is there any place that I can pick up some Adams detail spray in the dfw area? Plan to clay my car Sunday and realized I don't have Enough detail spray for the process. Let me know, thanks.

BenõrTheBMW · 09-28-2012, 11:27 AM

Any recommendations for tint shops near Plano?

n54door · 09-28-2012, 12:48 PM

I would normally recommend pro-tint, but after I got a quote that was 2x higher than my last guy I said no thanks. To make it worse, the guy at pro-tint said 'we charge more in the summer', I was like

F-that... price-gouging jokers!

If you have a garage, clean it up good and call up a mobile tinter. Best way to go imo, and they are always grateful for the business.

Pro-tint is too proud and spoiled, and for that reason too damn expensive because they are one of the few in the area other than Earmark car audio and a few other small shops.

cmyk · 09-28-2012, 02:02 PM

Pro Tint did a good job on my car but insurance picked up the bill so I didn't know they overcharged. that's dumb.

I had my E39 done at Tritek and they did a good job. I think they're in Richardson IIRC.

Wookie420 · 09-28-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BenõrTheBMW

Any recommendations for tint shops near Plano?

Quote:

Originally Posted by n54door

I would normally recommend pro-tint, but after I got a quote that was 2x higher than my last guy I said no thanks. To make it worse, the guy at pro-tint said 'we charge more in the summer', I was like

F-that... price-gouging jokers!

If you have a garage, clean it up good and call up a mobile tinter. Best way to go imo, and they are always grateful for the business.

Pro-tint is too proud and spoiled, and for that reason too damn expensive because they are one of the few in the area other than Earmark car audio and a few other small shops.

PM me, I have a mobile guy I can hook you up with

impactplayer · 09-28-2012, 05:55 PM

earmark is good. We got our Q7 done there and it looks great.

BenõrTheBMW · 09-29-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wookie420

PM me, I have a mobile guy I can hook you up with

How much do these mobile tinter's cost and how long does it take? I might take it to a shop since the mother might

me if she knew how I was spending my money.

Wookie420 · 09-29-2012, 12:18 PM

He'll cut you a better deal than most store/locations will. Lemme ask him what he'd charge you. E90 right?

BenõrTheBMW · 09-29-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookie420

He'll cut you a better deal than most store/locations will. Lemme ask him what he'd charge you. E90 right?

Yes sir!

sammy_0559 · 09-30-2012, 06:41 PM

anyone still down for the walnut shell blasting in Fort-worth? i thought a lot of people were interested, only got about 5 cars and only 2 from the forum lol

LInk in my sig

come on guys!

DallasBoosted · 10-01-2012, 11:19 AM

cmyk I am feeling your pain, my car is at New Concept and it has been 3 weeks. They say they should be done in one more day, but they have been one more day'ing me for a week!

I will report back on my quality experience when I see the car finished, but as of now I just miss my car.

cmyk · 10-01-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasBoosted

cmyk I am feeling your pain, my car is at New Concept and it has been 3 weeks. They say they should be done in one more day, but they have been one more day'ing me for a week!

I will report back on my quality experience when I see the car finished, but as of now I just miss my car.

I feel you. Mine was at Trade Secret for over 2 months (and still wasnt finished but there's no way in hell I'm taking it back there) so you're better off than I was haha.

I'll probably end up going to New Concepts to have them fix everything so let me know how it goes with them.

DallasBoosted · 10-01-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyk

I feel you. Mine was at Trade Secret for over 2 months (and still wasnt finished but there's no way in hell I'm taking it back there) so you're better off than I was haha.

I'll probably end up going to New Concepts to have them fix everything so let me know how it goes with them.

If they get it right the first time, I'll be shocked.

rx7gslse · 10-01-2012, 08:41 PM

Another new guy here.... Just picked up a pre-LCI 335 Sedan this weekend...

Coming out of the Mazda world with my old Rx7 and modded turbo miata, but with a new baby needed another pair of doors.

Now it's a question of where to start.... Maintenance 1st, then more power!

Anyone here familiar with the Bavarian Autosport shop on 377 just North of 820? I drive past it and wondered if it was any good for those times I'll eventually run into something I can't tackle myself... Thanks all!

-Eric

Imperator · 10-02-2012, 01:38 AM

I'm about ripe for a plug change and the weather is finally compliant.

Does anyone have a plug socket I can borrow for a weekend?

michael1284 · 10-02-2012, 09:41 AM

I've got one somewhere Roger...hit me up.

zmt · 10-02-2012, 06:11 PM

Anyone have any 18" rear tires they need to get rid of? (255+) I just got my new wheels put on and I realized I'm down to cords in the back =/

On a related note. I've got some 162s for sale!

DallasBoosted · 10-03-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyk

I feel you. Mine was at Trade Secret for over 2 months (and still wasnt finished but there's no way in hell I'm taking it back there) so you're better off than I was haha.

I'll probably end up going to New Concepts to have them fix everything so let me know how it goes with them.

They did great work! Picked my car up this morning and all was well.

Can definitely recommend New Concept.

Deemo · 10-03-2012, 06:31 PM

ordered the VRSF 7" intercooler today! I have access to a lift so I am hoping the install goes smooth.

impactplayer · 10-03-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Deemo

ordered the VRSF 7" intercooler today! I have access to a lift so I am hoping the install goes smooth.

Nice! I've been scoping that out myself, but trying to decide between 5" and 7" versions.

n54door · 10-04-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Imperator

I'm about ripe for a plug change and the weather is finally compliant.

Does anyone have a plug socket I can borrow for a weekend?

Ditto! I need to find some cash under the couch for some plugs and get mine done while it's still cool and before it gets cold!

Anyone going to C&C Saturday?

09-27-2012, 02:06 PM	#2554
lcrain Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	Is there any place that I can pick up some Adams detail spray in the dfw area? Plan to clay my car Sunday and realized I don't have Enough detail spray for the process. Let me know, thanks.
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09-28-2012, 11:27 AM	#2555
BenõrTheBMW Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Plano,TX iTrader: (1)	Any recommendations for tint shops near Plano? __________________ 2009 E82 135i 6MT FBO
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09-28-2012, 12:48 PM	#2556
n54door Banned 89 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 09' 135i 6AT FBO - MHD Tuned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (5)	I would normally recommend pro-tint, but after I got a quote that was 2x higher than my last guy I said no thanks. To make it worse, the guy at pro-tint said 'we charge more in the summer', I was like F-that... price-gouging jokers! If you have a garage, clean it up good and call up a mobile tinter. Best way to go imo, and they are always grateful for the business. Pro-tint is too proud and spoiled, and for that reason too damn expensive because they are one of the few in the area other than Earmark car audio and a few other small shops.
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09-28-2012, 02:02 PM	#2557
cmyk resident girl. 63 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 2008 335i + 2014 X5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [8.76]	Pro Tint did a good job on my car but insurance picked up the bill so I didn't know they overcharged. that's dumb. I had my E39 done at Tritek and they did a good job. I think they're in Richardson IIRC. __________________ 2008 E90 335i // Black Everything // photos COBB tuned / QTP e-cutouts / Helix FMIC / cp-e DCI / AWE BOVs / Catless / FBO + F15 X5 xDrive35i
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09-28-2012, 05:55 PM	#2559
impactplayer Private 1 Rep 54 Posts Drives: '08 E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	earmark is good. We got our Q7 done there and it looks great. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i (E90) - Black on Black! 2010 Audi Q7 - Gray/Black
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09-29-2012, 12:18 PM	#2561
Wookie420 Major 47 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Coupe/Space Gray Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i (E92) [10.00]	He'll cut you a better deal than most store/locations will. Lemme ask him what he'd charge you. E90 right? __________________ COBB Stage 2+ AGGRESSIVE / STETT Cold-Air Intake / STETT Charge Pipe / TiAL Blow-off Valve / ETS 5" Front-Mount Intercooler / Active Autowerke 3" Catless Downpipes / Active Autowerke Signature Exhaust / AST 4100 Coilovers / OS Giken Superlock LSD / All MOTUL Fluids
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09-30-2012, 06:41 PM	#2563
sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel 203 Rep 1,950 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [3.66]	anyone still down for the walnut shell blasting in Fort-worth? i thought a lot of people were interested, only got about 5 cars and only 2 from the forum lol LInk in my sig come on guys!
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10-01-2012, 11:19 AM	#2564
DallasBoosted Captain 39 Rep 864 Posts Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	cmyk I am feeling your pain, my car is at New Concept and it has been 3 weeks. They say they should be done in one more day, but they have been one more day'ing me for a week! I will report back on my quality experience when I see the car finished, but as of now I just miss my car.
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10-01-2012, 08:41 PM	#2567
rx7gslse Recovering Mazda Addict 19 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 17 SO ZCP F80 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	Another new guy here.... Just picked up a pre-LCI 335 Sedan this weekend... Coming out of the Mazda world with my old Rx7 and modded turbo miata, but with a new baby needed another pair of doors. Now it's a question of where to start.... Maintenance 1st, then more power! Anyone here familiar with the Bavarian Autosport shop on 377 just North of 820? I drive past it and wondered if it was any good for those times I'll eventually run into something I can't tackle myself... Thanks all! -Eric
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10-02-2012, 01:38 AM	#2568
Imperator Major 57 Rep 1,175 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plano, Texas iTrader: (8)	I'm about ripe for a plug change and the weather is finally compliant. Does anyone have a plug socket I can borrow for a weekend?
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10-02-2012, 09:41 AM	#2569
michael1284 Colonel 246 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (45)	I've got one somewhere Roger...hit me up. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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10-02-2012, 06:11 PM	#2570
zmt Private First Class 8 Rep 184 Posts Drives: Model 3 RWD, van Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Anyone have any 18" rear tires they need to get rid of? (255+) I just got my new wheels put on and I realized I'm down to cords in the back =/ On a related note. I've got some 162s for sale!
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10-03-2012, 06:31 PM	#2572
Deemo Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Plano, Texas iTrader: (1)	ordered the VRSF 7" intercooler today! I have access to a lift so I am hoping the install goes smooth. __________________ 07 E90 335i 6AT
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