Anyone near St. Louis needs coding hit me up!

[patroklai]

My M3 is undergoing headlight surgery and won't be ready for the weekend but I'll bring my camaro 👀

[ELSTL]

Sorry to propose and bail, but the relays didn't fix the top and I ended up volunteering my Saturday to help with final pool season prep at the wife's fam biz.

Have fun if y'all go and I look forward to seeing the lighting upgrade.

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by ELSTL

Sorry to propose and bail, but the relays didn't fix the top and I ended up volunteering my Saturday to help with final pool season prep at the wife's fam biz.

Have fun if y'all go and I look forward to seeing the lighting upgrade.

I actually have to go to a wedding tomorrow which I totally forgot about... sorry boys I won't be coming out

[patroklai]

Anyone in stl have a fox leather interior? I would like to see one in person if someone has one and doesn't mind.

Thanks!

[cloumeM]

Off topic but any recommendation for a reputable shop in St. Louis area, preferrably in the Clayton / Richmond Heights area? I am looking to install moslty bolt on parts like exhaust, x-pipe, and etc. I've been quoted $500 just to install an axleback set-up which I think is insane... Thanks!

[ELSTL]

Originally Posted by cloumeM

Off topic but any recommendation for a reputable shop in St. Louis area, preferrably in the Clayton / Richmond Heights area? I am looking to install moslty bolt on parts like exhaust, x-pipe, and etc. I've been quoted $500 just to install an axleback set-up which I think is insane... Thanks!

Good morning and welcome. I would suggest GLB as the best European shop in the Clayton area. If you are looking for the best deal from an import specialist I would venture up to Bradley Motor Werke in Ferguson.

What are you bolting the goodies onto?

Cheers

[patroklai]

We can DIY it at my place

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by cloumeM

Off topic but any recommendation for a reputable shop in St. Louis area, preferrably in the Clayton / Richmond Heights area? I am looking to install moslty bolt on parts like exhaust, x-pipe, and etc. I've been quoted $500 just to install an axleback set-up which I think is insane... Thanks!

Dude it’s all easy stuff! DIY at Pats house or you can come by mine… Pat and I changed multiple exhaust setups… I know I had like 10 different setups myself lmao

[patroklai]

It's a lot easier than it sounds... Promise! 😂

[cloumeM]

Originally Posted by ELSTL

Good morning and welcome. I would suggest GLB as the best European shop in the Clayton area. If you are looking for the best deal from an import specialist I would venture up to Bradley Motor Werke in Ferguson.

What are you bolting the goodies onto?

Cheers

Recently picked up 2009 e93 DCT. Btw. I did call GLB and they quited me best price from around here so I might call them back. Working on researching for a x-pipe. Thinking about RKP street option.

[cloumeM]

Originally Posted by patroklai

It's a lot easier than it sounds... Promise! 😂

Nice!

[cloumeM]

Originally Posted by Cbozz

Dude it’s all easy stuff! DIY at Pats house or you can come by mine… Pat and I changed multiple exhaust setups… I know I had like 10 different setups myself lmao

I would do it myself too but no tools in St. Louis and was thinking to pay $200 ish and have a shop near me do a quick job but I'm down for DIY at member's place. Of course, we can work out a comp!

[Cbozz]

Originally Posted by cloumeM

I would do it myself too but no tools in St. Louis and was thinking to pay $200 ish and have a shop near me do a quick job but I'm down for DIY at member's place. Of course, we can work out a comp!

Sure thing!
Let me know when you were going to do it… I’m usually open on weekdays, Pat on weekends..

[patroklai]

Originally Posted by cloumeM

I would do it myself too but no tools in St. Louis and was thinking to pay $200 ish and have a shop near me do a quick job but I'm down for DIY at member's place. Of course, we can work out a comp!

Where in STL are you located? Please post pics of your car and new parts! I'm a little booked for the next few weeks. Doing valve covers, gaskets, plugs, o2 sensors and.... SUPER CHARGER!

[ELSTL]

Originally Posted by patroklai

Where in STL are you located? Please post pics of your car and new parts! I'm a little booked for the next few weeks. Doing valve covers, gaskets, plugs, o2 sensors and.... SUPER CHARGER!

You have officially jumped all in - car is gonna scream! Good luck with the install - hope to see/hear it when it is back together and tuned.

[patroklai]

Originally Posted by ELSTL

You have officially jumped all in - car is gonna scream! Good luck with the install - hope to see/hear it when it is back together and tuned.

Yes sir... unfortunately, my interior is still in limbo. Used LSEAT.com for the covers and they have become unresponsive. Found a bunch of posts online with similar experiences where they take trim pieces and never return them. I sent them another note last night but I'm starting to lose hope. I may be in the market for a new interior.

Pat

[cloumeM]

Originally Posted by patroklai

Where in STL are you located? Please post pics of your car and new parts! I'm a little booked for the next few weeks. Doing valve covers, gaskets, plugs, o2 sensors and.... SUPER CHARGER!

Supercharger? Very nice!!! My e93 is mostly stock sitting at around 53K miles with cosmetic updates so far (headlight, CF spoiler, Bimmertech rearview camera, pedals, and other OEM replacements to wornout parts). I just picked up Eisenmann and looking for x-pipe with resonator (maybe RKP?) and possibly an intake/plenum (have not decided which). I am also looking for some wheels and suspension set-up but I kind of like the OEM set-up I have and I like the OEM suspension which I think is very comfortable and suitable for my needs. BTW, I picked up this e93 from a good friend of mine who babied it to and from golf courses mainly in the last decade (he claims he used "M" mode only several times since he purchased it). Here're some pics.

[cloumeM]

BTW, I live near the Galleria mall, clayton and brentwood.

[patroklai]

Woah that ride is looking CLEAN! Nice find brother. I think your head is in the right place for sure.

Couple easy/low hanging fruit mods I see are:

1) OEM BMW LCI taillights (Chris can code them)
2) Black out or Carbon side M3 grilles
3) Blacked out M3 trunk badge (I sell them, can pick up at my place if you like).
4) Amber reflector delete (you can get the custom painted ones or paint the stock ones).
5) You can run H&R sport springs or sport+. Sport + has a slightly higher spring rate but the drop is the same. I have the regular sport version and the ride is very much stock-like with the added drop. The drop is minimal (one inch), but in my humble opinion makes the stance absolutely perfect.
6) If you want performance a tune is your guaranteed best bet. You'll notice immediate improvement. I went with Evolve, I think Chris uses Mike Benvo. You can't go wrong either way just stay clear of Alpine. Lol.

I also did a full LED interior lighting kit + license place lights and it's made the car look a lot younger.

The intake I'm running now is an AFE. It's drop in. I'll sell it for the cheap if you want it since I won't need it soon. It's one of those lifetime ones.

Pat

[patroklai]

Few pics of my eternal garage queen 👑

[ELSTL]

Originally Posted by cloumeM

BTW, I live near the Galleria mall, clayton and brentwood.

I'm right next door in UCity on the west side of WashU.

Followed a similar Jerez e93 in downtown Kirkwood last Saturday - was it you?

[cloumeM]

Originally Posted by patroklai

Few pics of my eternal garage queen 👑

Wow, Queen for sure!!!