Another Happy CIC retrofit!

apar · 10-01-2012, 12:02 AM

Hey everyone,

Just had my 2008 CCC replaced with the 2012 CIC, and wow what a big difference it makes!! You know that feeling of incredible excitement when you purchase a new car? well I have that excitement all over again

Mike Benvo performed the install for me, and everything is amazing. No, really. It's perfect. It's almost like it came from the factory this way.

I have to admit and apologize that I am one of those ANNOYING customers who demand and complain about anything that isn't perfect. This is my baby and dream car afterall and I expect the very best. I did a lot of research before eventually going with Mike and I'm glad I did. He did a great job and is a true professional. Little touches such as bubble wrapping the CIC unit and LCD screen for the short drive before the install show his attention to detail and level of care. He took the extra time to create a custom harness for my car which lacked a USB port (which turned out to be a huge amount of extra work)

BMW ordered the wrong trim piece for me but because I wanted this install completed this weekend before I went out of town, he even gave me the 6MT trim from his OWN CAR for me to have cause I didn't want an incomplete (and aesthetically unpleasing) job.

Obviously it's just a placcebo effect but the car feels great now and fast as well. I love it and I'm very happy. Got the custom coding as well for Instant MPG and efficient dynamics. This is the way the car should have come from the factory!!!

Pros:
[+] Perfectionist, by every definition
[+] Gave me his 6MT trim
[+] Treats you as a friend, instead of just another customer
[+] Very honest and trust worthy

Cons:
[-] Didn't put my seat back where I like it

But hey, we all can't be perfect, now can we ? Haha.
Thanks again Mike!!! Looking forward to what you can do with a tune!

THE TECH · 10-01-2012, 08:54 AM

We appreciate your business and are glad you are enjoying the new setup!

Thanks again!

djseto · 10-01-2012, 03:13 PM

Are they brand new parts or donor parts?

phrozen06 · 10-01-2012, 03:25 PM

Now that's a satisfied customer. Looking forward to my retrofit in the winter/spring.

Mike Benvo · 10-01-2012, 04:20 PM

Here is a time lapse of the front part of the installation on his car - check it out:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752039

apar · 10-13-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by djseto

Are they brand new parts or donor parts?

used, in great condition though.

kerkiraios00 · 03-24-2013, 11:47 AM

I def wanna do this!

Endless619 · 03-24-2013, 12:23 PM

The price just does not justify the means in an automobile, regardless. Great work by Mike but for the price I would rather get a .338 Lapua with Thermal optics... All felonies to own in California.

THE TECH · 03-26-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

I def wanna do this!

Just let us know when!

kerkiraios00 · 03-26-2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Just let us know when!

I texted mike and he told me to get back to him by wed for details.. Bc his kit is complete with the new I drive controller but I have it already.. Also need a price

Mike Benvo · 03-28-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerkiraios00

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Just let us know when!

I texted mike and he told me to get back to him by wed for details.. Bc his kit is complete with the new I drive controller but I have it already.. Also need a price

Nice talking to you. Let us know when ready.

kerkiraios00 · 03-29-2013, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Nice talking to you. Let us know when ready.

+1 def will

eurotilesuk · 04-09-2013, 08:52 AM

Looking to do this too. Getting conflicting info from fitters. I have an e93 m3 2008 58 plate. Have ccc with tv and voice control. Will my tv and voice control work with the cic or do i need to get a new tv tuner. also is it easy to add on the combox

eurotilesuk · 06-04-2013, 06:29 AM

Had my ccc upgraded to cic on the weekend by alpina527. just wanted to say thanks for all your help from beginning to the end. i had no idea about anything and you made the whole process as pain free as possible. would highly recommend alpina527 to any one wishing to do the same install. I had cic dab and combox istalled

10-01-2012, 12:02 AM	#1
apar New Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Another Happy CIC retrofit! Hey everyone, Just had my 2008 CCC replaced with the 2012 CIC, and wow what a big difference it makes!! You know that feeling of incredible excitement when you purchase a new car? well I have that excitement all over again Mike Benvo performed the install for me, and everything is amazing. No, really. It's perfect. It's almost like it came from the factory this way. I have to admit and apologize that I am one of those ANNOYING customers who demand and complain about anything that isn't perfect. This is my baby and dream car afterall and I expect the very best. I did a lot of research before eventually going with Mike and I'm glad I did. He did a great job and is a true professional. Little touches such as bubble wrapping the CIC unit and LCD screen for the short drive before the install show his attention to detail and level of care. He took the extra time to create a custom harness for my car which lacked a USB port (which turned out to be a huge amount of extra work) BMW ordered the wrong trim piece for me but because I wanted this install completed this weekend before I went out of town, he even gave me the 6MT trim from his OWN CAR for me to have cause I didn't want an incomplete (and aesthetically unpleasing) job. Obviously it's just a placcebo effect but the car feels great now and fast as well. I love it and I'm very happy. Got the custom coding as well for Instant MPG and efficient dynamics. This is the way the car should have come from the factory!!! Pros: [+] Perfectionist, by every definition [+] Gave me his 6MT trim [+] Treats you as a friend, instead of just another customer [+] Very honest and trust worthy Cons: [-] Didn't put my seat back where I like it But hey, we all can't be perfect, now can we ? Haha. Thanks again Mike!!! Looking forward to what you can do with a tune!
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10-01-2012, 08:54 AM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 13,036 iTrader: (42) Garage List 2014 Honda Grom [0.00] 2012 Honda Ruckus [0.00] 2005 Chevy Silverad ... [0.00] 1995 Toyota Supra [0.00]	We appreciate your business and are glad you are enjoying the new setup! Thanks again! __________________
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10-01-2012, 03:25 PM	#4
phrozen06 NA V8 Drives: 01 330ci, 08 M3 DCT, 08 VW R32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas Posts: 1,443 iTrader: (1)	Now that's a satisfied customer. Looking forward to my retrofit in the winter/spring. __________________
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10-01-2012, 04:20 PM	#5
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 08 E90 M3 / 400whp Turbo 7 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,542 iTrader: (7) Garage List 1990 BMW 735i Turbo [5.00] 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [5.00]	Here is a time lapse of the front part of the installation on his car - check it out: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752039 __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----
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03-24-2013, 11:47 AM	#7
kerkiraios00 Lieutenant Drives: '11 Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Queens,NY Posts: 457 iTrader: (0)	I def wanna do this! __________________ 11 E90 M3 Jerez BLK Metallic \| EXT FOX RED NL \| ZCP \| MEISTERSCHAFT GT \| LUX H8 V4 \| HRE P43SC 07 JEEP PATRIOT LIMITED BLK- STU COILS 2.5' lift- 16' MOAB WHEELS
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10-01-2012, 03:13 PM	#3
djseto Private Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Are they brand new parts or donor parts?
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03-24-2013, 12:23 PM	#8
Endless619 DHS Drives: bmw x5, m3, Acura TL Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Disneyland Posts: 3,913 iTrader: (14)	The price just does not justify the means in an automobile, regardless. Great work by Mike but for the price I would rather get a .338 Lapua with Thermal optics... All felonies to own in California.
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04-09-2013, 08:52 AM	#13
eurotilesuk New Member Drives: bmw e93 m3/e92 335d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: slough Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Looking to do this too. Getting conflicting info from fitters. I have an e93 m3 2008 58 plate. Have ccc with tv and voice control. Will my tv and voice control work with the cic or do i need to get a new tv tuner. also is it easy to add on the combox
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06-04-2013, 06:29 AM	#14
eurotilesuk New Member Drives: bmw e93 m3/e92 335d Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: slough Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Had my ccc upgraded to cic on the weekend by alpina527. just wanted to say thanks for all your help from beginning to the end. i had no idea about anything and you made the whole process as pain free as possible. would highly recommend alpina527 to any one wishing to do the same install. I had cic dab and combox istalled
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