random cosmetic parts installer

abugiacomo · 06-01-2011, 03:03 PM

just ordered a bunch of cosmetic parts (list below) for the e90 i picked up on friday, and was wondering if any of you could recommend shops/individuals to install the stuff for me (i'm sure i could do at least some of it myself, but i'm also sure that i'd fuck some of it up, plus i don't really have a ton of spare time these days)...it doesn't need to be the most legendary racing shop on the planet...in fact, i'd prefer just a trust worthy individual that knows what he's doing and could use the side work...let me know -- thanks...

--matte black kidney grilles
--matte black side markers/gills
--oem painted reflectors
--painted key hole delete
--matte black "M3" emblem
--oem painted steering wheel trim
--oem painted interior trim (two dash and four door pieces)

driftmotion · 06-01-2011, 05:17 PM

i say do it yourself ... it's not too hard .. i've done most of these mods on my M5 myself with minimal effort!

Krozi · 06-01-2011, 05:26 PM

These are all pretty simple DIY jobs, and there is a DIY posted for each of the items on your list

novablackm3 · 06-02-2011, 04:41 PM

the only Pain in the ass is the stupid side gills

abugiacomo · 06-02-2011, 05:36 PM

yeah just reading the diy thread about the side markers/gills is scaring the shit out of me...the only sure way to do it without risking damage to the panel/paint seems to be taking off the wheels and removing the liner -- i don't even own a freakin jack -- yikes!

Krozi · 06-02-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by abugiacomo

yeah just reading the diy thread about the side markers/gills is scaring the shit out of me...the only sure way to do it without risking damage to the panel/paint seems to be taking off the wheels and removing the liner -- i don't even own a freakin jack -- yikes!

Just put a piece of tape where the paint is.

richardbb85 · 06-02-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by abugiacomo

yeah just reading the diy thread about the side markers/gills is scaring the shit out of me...the only sure way to do it without risking damage to the panel/paint seems to be taking off the wheels and removing the liner -- i don't even own a freakin jack -- yikes!

i know a guy that can do all that for probably $40 since that's his hourly rate, he is from lorton. let me know if u want his contact info, he installed my exhaust + springs.

abugiacomo · 06-03-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by richardbb85

i know a guy that can do all that for probably $40 since that's his hourly rate, he is from lorton. let me know if u want his contact info, he installed my exhaust + springs.

yeah, if you could pm me his contact info that'd be great...thanks!

novablackm3 · 06-03-2011, 12:55 PM

i tried the tape thing , tried wrapping the tape on a jeweler flathead, still ended up nicking my 2008 m3 so i gave up. Attempted again on my 2010 gave up as i felt i was breaking something. Same issue on my truck damn thing won't come off and youtube videos make it look so easy heh

abugiacomo · 06-03-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by novablackm3

i tried the tape thing , tried wrapping the tape on a jeweler flathead, still ended up nicking my 2008 m3 so i gave up. Attempted again on my 2010 gave up as i felt i was breaking something. Same issue on my truck damn thing won't come off and youtube videos make it look so easy heh

damn, and supposedly the e92s are much easier than the e90s...def gonna be looking for some professional assistance...

Krozi · 06-03-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by abugiacomo

damn, and supposedly the e92s are much easier than the e90s...def gonna be looking for some professional assistance...

That is true...E90's are a bit more of a pain because of the honeycomb. But it's not terribly difficult...I managed to install them in a parking lot for a friend with an E90 in about 15min.

06-01-2011, 03:03 PM	#1
abugiacomo First Lieutenant 31 Rep 380 Posts Drives: s54 clown shoe (2002 m coupe) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vienna va iTrader: (2)	random cosmetic parts installer just ordered a bunch of cosmetic parts (list below) for the e90 i picked up on friday, and was wondering if any of you could recommend shops/individuals to install the stuff for me (i'm sure i could do at least some of it myself, but i'm also sure that i'd fuck some of it up, plus i don't really have a ton of spare time these days)...it doesn't need to be the most legendary racing shop on the planet...in fact, i'd prefer just a trust worthy individual that knows what he's doing and could use the side work...let me know -- thanks... --matte black kidney grilles --matte black side markers/gills --oem painted reflectors --painted key hole delete --matte black "M3" emblem --oem painted steering wheel trim --oem painted interior trim (two dash and four door pieces) __________________ 2020 X7 M50i on order!
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driftmotion Captain 34 Rep 783 Posts Drives: i3, 335i GT, e46 M3 vert SC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	i say do it yourself ... it's not too hard .. i've done most of these mods on my M5 myself with minimal effort!
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Krozi Colonel 167 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	These are all pretty simple DIY jobs, and there is a DIY posted for each of the items on your list __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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novablackm3 Captain 125 Rep 813 Posts Drives: Performante, G05 M50i, RR SVR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	the only Pain in the ass is the stupid side gills __________________ Huracán Performante 18- Novitec Springs \| RR SVR 19 \| G05 X5 M50i \| E70 11 X5M retired \| Jerez Black E92 10 m3 RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust
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abugiacomo First Lieutenant 31 Rep 380 Posts Drives: s54 clown shoe (2002 m coupe) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vienna va iTrader: (2)	yeah just reading the diy thread about the side markers/gills is scaring the shit out of me...the only sure way to do it without risking damage to the panel/paint seems to be taking off the wheels and removing the liner -- i don't even own a freakin jack -- yikes! __________________ 2020 X7 M50i on order!
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novablackm3 Captain 125 Rep 813 Posts Drives: Performante, G05 M50i, RR SVR Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (3)	i tried the tape thing , tried wrapping the tape on a jeweler flathead, still ended up nicking my 2008 m3 so i gave up. Attempted again on my 2010 gave up as i felt i was breaking something. Same issue on my truck damn thing won't come off and youtube videos make it look so easy heh __________________ Huracán Performante 18- Novitec Springs \| RR SVR 19 \| G05 X5 M50i \| E70 11 X5M retired \| Jerez Black E92 10 m3 RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust
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