Cars & Coffee - MICHELIN HQ - Greenville, SC - Photos

[DrFerry]

Cars & Coffee - MICHELIN HQ - Greenville, SC - Photos
4th Saturday of every month from 8AM - 11AM. CHECK the Facebook link below for the most up to date event details.


Start at 25s mark

https://www.facebook.com/CarsCoffeeUpstate/
https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Coffee...1317612583508/

[TrevorM3]

that supra..

[1LRM3]

Great pics Doc

now I just have to do the math for the upcoming shows hahahahaha

looks like a super turnout!

[DrFerry]

The November 27th, 2021 Cars & Coffee of The Upstate event has been cancelled because of WooFlu.

[Aust1nYellow]

So its like april ten 2024, when is anyone setting a beemer meet

[red998]

Moved to the area and went to Michelin HQ...no one was there. I should have posted on here first.
Any recommendations for shops that work on track prep, (bmw and porsche) ?
Any solid shops for paint work and high quality craftsmanship ?
What region is Greenville under BMW?
Hope to see the locals soon.

[acvanlie74]

Originally Posted by red998

Moved to the area and went to Michelin HQ...no one was there. I should have posted on here first.
Any recommendations for shops that work on track prep, (bmw and porsche) ?
Any solid shops for paint work and high quality craftsmanship ?
What region is Greenville under BMW?
Hope to see the locals soon.

Check out Thunder Bunny Racing. They just did my rod bearings and are a very capable shop.

If you're asking what region Greenville is under as far as BMW CCA its the Sandlapper Upstate

[Edwardsc1]

Originally Posted by acvanlie74

Check out Thunder Bunny Racing. They just did my rod bearings and are a very capable shop.

If you're asking what region Greenville is under as far as BMW CCA its the Sandlapper Upstate

+1 for Thunder Bunny Racing. They have the best shop setup in the area and it's not even close. Great group who specializes in all things European with an emphasis on BMW.

[acvanlie74]

Originally Posted by Edwardsc1

+1 for Thunder Bunny Racing. They have the best shop setup in the area and it's not even close. Great group who specializes in all things European with an emphasis on BMW.

Yeah their facilities are super cool! Real deal race shop and good people. Doesnt matter if you have a 16 yr old bimmer or a brand new Porsche they take care of you the same.

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by acvanlie74

Check out Thunder Bunny Racing. They just did my rod bearings and are a very capable shop.

If you're asking what region Greenville is under as far as BMW CCA its the Sandlapper Upstate

Nice. If you don’t mind me asking, how much were the Rod bearings?

[DrFerry]

Cars & Coffee of the Upstate (SC).
https://www.facebook.com/CarsCoffeeUpstate/

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

Nice. If you don’t mind me asking, how much were the Rod bearings?

Mine were about $3,928. This included the following:


Rod Bearing / Maintenance Estimate
Labor

• Remove & Replace Drive Belt: $1,416.00
• Additional Labor (2.1 hrs): $357.00

Parts

• WPC Treated Rod Bearing Package: $999.70
• ARP Rod Bearing Bolt Set: $559.55
• Oil Pan Bolt Kit (optional): $155.18
• Oil Pan Gasket (Elring): $75.23
• Liqui Moly 10W-60 RaceTec (2): $163.48
• Mahle OEM Oil Filter: $32.42
• Oil Pick-up Tube Gasket: $10.86
• Oil Pick-up Tube Gasket (extra): $3.44 • Corteco OEM Engine Mounts (2): $155.78
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Total Estimate: $3,928.64


I also had a Valvetronics Exhaust installed for $1k (including the module) and cooling expansion hose and water pump pulley replaced for $600.

All in I spent $5,865.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

Mine were about $3,928. This included the following:

Rod Bearing / Maintenance Estimate
Labor

• Remove & Replace Drive Belt: $1,416.00
• Additional Labor (2.1 hrs): $357.00

Parts

• WPC Treated Rod Bearing Package: $999.70
• ARP Rod Bearing Bolt Set: $559.55
• Oil Pan Bolt Kit (optional): $155.18
• Oil Pan Gasket (Elring): $75.23
• Liqui Moly 10W-60 RaceTec (2): $163.48
• Mahle OEM Oil Filter: $32.42
• Oil Pick-up Tube Gasket: $10.86
• Oil Pick-up Tube Gasket (extra): $3.44 • Corteco OEM Engine Mounts (2): $155.78
⸻
Total Estimate: $3,928.64

I also had a Valvetronics Exhaust installed for $1k (including the module) and cooling expansion hose and water pump pulley replaced for $600.

All in I spent $5,865.

Just checking this was all done at Thunder Bunny Racing right?
https://www.thunderbunnyracing.com/

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

Just checking this was all done at Thunder Bunny Racing right?
https://www.thunderbunnyracing.com/

Yes all done at Thunder Bunny. Really good work. No issues with anything and the work done installing the exhaust was flawless.

[DrFerry]

REMINDER: The next Cars & Coffee of the Upstate is this Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8:00am till 11:00am at Michelin's Headquarters off Pelham Road & Exit 54 of I-85. The theme for this event is Street to Track. Both Michelin & BFGoodrich will have displays showcasing their High Performance street and racing tires along with a variety of cars representing their tires. Just some of the cars that will be in the displays are: The ex-Nikki Lauda Ferrari 288 GTO & a DeTomaso Pantera (courtesy of GTM and Son), a new Mustang GTD (courtesy of Vinny Gigoio), a Porsche GT3 RS, an Audi R8 GT2 (courtesy of David Ward), a Civic Type R and a few others. Outside of the display area, the rest of the main lot is open to all Cars & Coffee attendees. Michelin has also allowed us to use the lower lot off of The Parkway next to the Marriott for overflow parking. There will be signs posted for both the main lot and the overflow lot.
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[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

REMINDER: The next Cars & Coffee of the Upstate is this Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8:00am till 11:00am at Michelin's Headquarters off Pelham Road & Exit 54 of I-85. The theme for this event is Street to Track. Both Michelin & BFGoodrich will have displays showcasing their High Performance street and racing tires along with a variety of cars representing their tires. Just some of the cars that will be in the displays are: The ex-Nikki Lauda Ferrari 288 GTO & a DeTomaso Pantera (courtesy of GTM and Son), a new Mustang GTD (courtesy of Vinny Gigoio), a Porsche GT3 RS, an Audi R8 GT2 (courtesy of David Ward), a Civic Type R and a few others. Outside of the display area, the rest of the main lot is open to all Cars & Coffee attendees. Michelin has also allowed us to use the lower lot off of The Parkway next to the Marriott for overflow parking. There will be signs posted for both the main lot and the overflow lot.
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Good deal. I’m going to attend this one.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

Good deal. I’m going to attend this one.

I can't make it, sorry about that, because I'll be here instead: https://jobs.michelinman.com/michelin-fsae-shootout#
https://michelinpg.com/track-8-large...multiple-uses/

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

I can't make it, because I'll be here instead: https://jobs.michelinman.com/michelin-fsae-shootout#
Sorry about that.
https://michelinpg.com/track-8-large-asphalt-pad-multiple-uses/

Good deal.

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

Good deal.

It was a good time. Got a nice photo to boot. Met another E93 M3 owned that works at a BMW amongst many others. The event is less than a mile from my house but well worth the time for others in the area.

I particularly enjoyed chatting with the Michelin and BF Goodrich reps. I may try the new BF Goodrich tires next time around.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D7Xz...ibextid=wwXIfr

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

It was a good time. Got a nice photo to boot. Met another E93 M3 owned that works at a BMW amongst many others. The event is less than a mile from my house but well worth the time for others in the area. I particularly enjoyed chatting with the Michelin and BF Goodrich reps. I may try the new BF Goodrich tires next time around.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D7Xz...ibextid=wwXIfr

Thanks for the event pics, and the update, as well as the FB link. Your car looks immaculate! I love the color - it's rare. Looks like you also got to meet the new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 successor to the PS4S... not to be confused with the already launched PS5. So glad you had a good time and made some connections - and it was just around the corner from your house.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-s-5

[ATLIEN]

[QUOTE=DrFerry;32371775]Thanks for the event pics, and the update, as well as the FB link. Your car looks immaculate! I love the color - it's rare. Looks like you also got to meet the new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 successor to the PS4S... not to be confused with the already launched PS5. So glad you had a good time and made some connections - and it was just around the corner from your house.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-s-5

Thanks for the reminder and the compliment. There’s a lot of cool stuff going on at The Performance Center in October.

[DrFerry]

[QUOTE=ATLIEN;32371981]

Originally Posted by DrFerry

Thanks for the event pics, and the update, as well as the FB link. Your car looks immaculate! I love the color - it's rare. Looks like you also got to meet the new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 successor to the PS4S... not to be confused with the already launched PS5. So glad you had a good time and made some connections - and it was just around the corner from your house.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-s-5

Thanks for the reminder and the compliment. There’s a lot of cool stuff going on at The Performance Center in October.

Cool. I'll check it out.