Official Texas M3 Chat Thread

Nawaaz · 12-08-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Where did you guys get your tints done in Dallas? The car has a nice tint now but the small window behind the main passenger window has a scratch in the tint so I want to get it taken off and replaced to match.

I got my tint done by Tritek in Richardson.

They charged my $160 for 20% all around, with Pinnacle F1 brand.

DevJ · 12-08-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nawaaz

I got my tint done by Tritek in Richardson.

They charged my $160 for 20% all around, with Pinnacle F1 brand.

Take it to Tritek..really cool owner.

thatarchitect · 12-08-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks guys. Im going to try and set up something for Saturday

JC919 · 12-08-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

wow... someone's sensative... I dont really hate houston...

but I agree. we must end the feud between Dallas and Houston.

truce?

Sorry, I am a little sensitive to the fact that Dallas peeps are always rippin' on Houston. Different towns for different folks, and I guess it just hit me wrong this morning. My bad, a truce works for me and congrats on the new ride. How about some pics??

Blake (or whoever you are these days), I came across a thread on another forum that I think is right up your alley. Enjoy

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http://www.luxury4play.com/apparel/2...lim-jeans.html

Oh and Kyle, WTF were you thinking with this one? Wow!

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Originally Posted by spicoli024

It was the Mexicans, wasn't it...

This thread is now racist.

QTRM3 · 12-08-2009, 03:49 PM

Another

for Tritek.
Anyone here is going to the TWS this weekend?

spicoli024 · 12-08-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

Blake (or whoever you are these days), I came across a thread on another forum that I think is right up your alley. Enjoy

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http://www.luxury4play.com/apparel/2...lim-jeans.html

Oh and Kyle, WTF were you thinking with this one? Wow!

That might have been the least heterosexual thread I have ever read. As for the picture, it reminded me of the messicans that hang out by the tracks on Shepperd. Just a joke John, cálmate.

JC919 · 12-08-2009, 07:35 PM

^Oh you were just joking. I thought you were just being extremely racist again, my bad

Res Ipsa · 12-08-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 8th Wonder

i have a friend that works for samsung USA that knows all the right people, including himself. if you want me to set you up with him, shoot me a PM.

-blake

As long as he's not doing it himself (I need a legitimate business that carries commercial liability insurance) "off the clock."

thatarchitect · 12-09-2009, 11:28 AM

Ok im lined up for saturday at Tritek. Where is a good place to get springs and my wheels/tires put on all at once? Probably gonna need them to do an alignment as well after I would guess. Good quality shop but fair prices is what Im hoping for.

Has anyone had springs put on that remembers what it costed them locally?

I have heard you should be able to get them put on for $300 labor.

JC919 · 12-09-2009, 11:35 AM

^got my done for around $300, don't let any shop tell you more

Nawaaz · 12-09-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Ok im lined up for saturday at Tritek. Where is a good place to get springs and my wheels/tires put on all at once? Probably gonna need them to do an alignment as well after I would guess. Good quality shop but fair prices is what Im hoping for.

Has anyone had springs put on that remembers what it costed them locally?

I have heard you should be able to get them put on for $300 labor.

You can give Autoscope a shot, if you'd like.

spicoli024 · 12-09-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Has anyone had springs put on that remembers what it costed them locally?

I have heard you should be able to get them put on for $300 labor.

I also paid $300 for springs and alignment.

thatarchitect · 12-09-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

^got my done for around $300, don't let any shop tell you more

Is it too late to say I LOVE Houston?!

There better be somewhere in Dallas that will do it for that.

I am going to look at Autoscope. Something tells me that they wont be so cheap.

thatarchitect · 12-09-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spicoli024

I also paid $300 for springs and alignment.

springs AND alignment? where was that? I will drive back to Houston...

spicoli024 · 12-09-2009, 04:05 PM

[quote=thatarchitect;6338234]Is it too late to say I LOVE Houston?!
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Never too late haha

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

springs AND alignment? where was that? I will drive back to Houston...

Metropolitan Colllision on 16th street in the Heights. They do all the cosmetic work on my car and I have had a lot done there so he may have cut me a deal, but you are welcome to call. Ask for Andy, tell him Kyle sent you. (832) 618-1700

thatarchitect · 12-09-2009, 04:12 PM

[QUOTE=spicoli024;6338748]

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Is it too late to say I LOVE Houston?!
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Never too late haha

Metropolitan Colllision on 16th street in the Heights. They do all the cosmetic work on my car and I have had a lot done there so he may have cut me a deal, but you are welcome to call. Ask for Andy, tell him Kyle sent you. (832) 618-1700

Ok cool. If I cant find somewhere here to do it for that or close I will go. I just gotta factor in gas, time, and how Id get the tires/rims there. I guess I could have them shipped there if I knew far enough in advance.

Thanks for the help

JC919 · 12-09-2009, 05:04 PM

^How about some pics of the car, this chatting w/o pics b.s. is getting to me

thatarchitect · 12-09-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

^How about some pics of the car, this chatting w/o pics b.s. is getting to me

Ill try and get some up tonight. The sooner I find a local place to do the mods the sooner they are more interesting pics!

If its a clear night in the big D tonight it will at least have a good backdrop.

thatarchitect · 12-10-2009, 09:56 AM

I never made it home last night after work. Made it back this morning to shower and come back to work.

Pics tonight for sure!

Anybody got any imput on this?

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329573

I am trying to decide what tire size to get for my car with V710s and H&R springs.

thatarchitect · 12-10-2009, 03:22 PM

I am getting the craziest quotes to put springs on the car. $730 with alignment from autoscope. $850 from some place in arlington.

Even that guy in houston at metropolitan collision said $502. He must have given you a discount for all the other work.

There is a whole thread about how it shouldnt cost more than $300-350 tops.

This is ridiculous...

artifice · 12-10-2009, 04:20 PM

Do you have any technical know-how? Just do it yourself... Takes time but it isn't that bad. I've done it in my garage to all my other cars, but I'm waiting to get rims for this one before I lower it. There are a few DIY's on this also. Maybe call firestone hahaha... It really doesn't take a aftermarket type place to put springs on. The alignment is a different beast though.

TLud · 12-10-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Is it too late to say I LOVE Houston?!

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Originally Posted by spicoli024

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Never too late haha

Metropolitan Colllision on 16th street in the Heights. They do all the cosmetic work on my car and I have had a lot done there so he may have cut me a deal, but you are welcome to call. Ask for Andy, tell him Kyle sent you. (832) 618-1700

MC gave me an insane deal on my bumper install, which took them awhile to fit perfectly, but they were going to charge me an arm and a leg to install my springs. Rueben just looked up the labor charge on the computer, which obviously shows more time than the 1 hour it actually takes. I got my springs installed elsewhere for $250.

What's with all the Houston hating? Yeah, most of Houston isn't the prettiest, but it has a lot more character than most cities and the people are the best of anywhere I've lived or visited.

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thatarchitect Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 6MT & 2008 Yamaha R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Im going to try and set up something for Saturday
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JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	^Oh you were just joking. I thought you were just being extremely racist again, my bad __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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thatarchitect Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 6MT & 2008 Yamaha R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Good shop? Ok im lined up for saturday at Tritek. Where is a good place to get springs and my wheels/tires put on all at once? Probably gonna need them to do an alignment as well after I would guess. Good quality shop but fair prices is what Im hoping for. Has anyone had springs put on that remembers what it costed them locally? I have heard you should be able to get them put on for $300 labor.
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JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	^got my done for around $300, don't let any shop tell you more __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	^How about some pics of the car, this chatting w/o pics b.s. is getting to me __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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12-10-2009, 09:56 AM	#1955
thatarchitect Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 6MT & 2008 Yamaha R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Long night I never made it home last night after work. Made it back this morning to shower and come back to work. Pics tonight for sure! Anybody got any imput on this? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329573 I am trying to decide what tire size to get for my car with V710s and H&R springs.
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thatarchitect Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 6MT & 2008 Yamaha R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	F I am getting the craziest quotes to put springs on the car. $730 with alignment from autoscope. $850 from some place in arlington. Even that guy in houston at metropolitan collision said $502. He must have given you a discount for all the other work. There is a whole thread about how it shouldnt cost more than $300-350 tops. This is ridiculous...
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artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	Do you have any technical know-how? Just do it yourself... Takes time but it isn't that bad. I've done it in my garage to all my other cars, but I'm waiting to get rims for this one before I lower it. There are a few DIY's on this also. Maybe call firestone hahaha... It really doesn't take a aftermarket type place to put springs on. The alignment is a different beast though.
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