[stevetx77]

Originally Posted by Wingman335

My car is about to arrive at the dealership- my dealer BMW Houston North is offering to tint it for 230 bucks... it is on the higher side. But I was wondering if any one has any idea about the quality of tint work done by this dealership?

Get it done! The guy that does it there is very good. He does a great job on the dot matrix. I've seen his work and I'd recommend him.

[Wingman335]

Originally Posted by Greatest335I

wtf .... i got my for free when i got my car........
who you talked to to buy the car?

I had placed an order for it, the internet sales team lined me up with a CA at their place. I asked a different tint shop (good reviews on forums) and they quoted me $150 for the 4 side windows. I do not plan on tinting the rear windshield.

Originally Posted by stevetx77

Get it done! The guy that does it there is very good. He does a great job on the dot matrix. I've seen his work and I'd recommend him.

Is it really that good that I would want to pay $230!? Do you know if they outsource it to a different shop, or is it inhouse?

[mister wiggles]

Originally Posted by LorenzoTij

What's up guys? I too, am looking for tires. As we all know, those freakin' RFT"s aren't cheap. I've priced them locally as indicated below:

225/35/19 - Front $335 (ea)
255/30/19 - Rear $368 (ea)


I haven't decided yet, but I might go with radials instead of RFT.

Have any of ya'll made the change from RFT to Radials?

yes, life has been much better since. the feeling is like riding a bike through grass vs cement.

there's a forum sponsor selling TyreGuardian. It prevents leakage when the tire gets punctured.

[youngnastyman]

Also (if you dont mind used tires) - You can try going to Tire 59 on Hwy 59 and Chimney Rock

They normally have our OEM tires with 80 - 90 % tread. They sell a pair (2) for $350 mounted and balanced depending on condition.

I'm still contemplating whether or not I want to get RunFats as well...

[longhorn335]

hey ya'll

so my wife rear ended my car last week.. she was following me in her SUV and accelerated before I did when the light turned green

anyways, I am going to use this opportunity to upgrade to mtech.. so for the rear bumper I'm only going to pay the difference in price..

front bumper and rocker panels, I'm planning on buying from Tischer, altogether it will be about $1.5k

Now I took the car to eurocar-werk to ask how much it will cost me.. they quoted me $1000 for painting and installing the front bumper and rocker panels.. $850 for the painting and $150 for installation labor..

Does this price sound reasonable? And do anybody has any comment about this shop and/or other recommendations??

[dailydrifter]

Hi Folks!

I've been lurking the site for a few weeks. Traded my 535 for a new MDX (the wife's suv)this past weekend, and traded my commuter 09 rabbit for a 2011 Alpine 328.

Can't wait to mod it and meet some other e90 folks. I used to organize all the drift events in Texas until about 2009 when we had a baby and I ran out of time.

I got the basic 3 with premium and convinience package. I'm thinking of getting coils and wheels first, then m-tech. I'm starting to research the coils, how do the KW's ride? I'm not looking for mad performance, but I do want a really nice drop.

Thanks!
Alex

[stevetx77]

It's done in house (at least it used to be), and you get what you pay for. I've had those $99 and $129 tint jobs in the past. $230 tint job on a 50K + Bimmer isn't bad.

Originally Posted by Wingman335

I had placed an order for it, the internet sales team lined me up with a CA at their place. I asked a different tint shop (good reviews on forums) and they quoted me $150 for the 4 side windows. I do not plan on tinting the rear windshield.




Is it really that good that I would want to pay $230!? Do you know if they outsource it to a different shop, or is it inhouse?

[TexasBmw11]

I got my new e90 Lci last week from Midtown bmw and i really want to check out some meets. I have found the uptown meet but is it the only one in houston?

[BillLee]

anyone know how to swap headlights? i just need to swap the housing

[dailydrifter]

Originally Posted by stevetx77

It's done in house (at least it used to be), and you get what you pay for. I've had those $99 and $129 tint jobs in the past. $230 tint job on a 50K + Bimmer isn't bad.

Xtreme Tint does the tint for Momentum on 59s. If you go directly to them they charge 149.99 vs 299 @ dealer.

I may go this week. Takes them 1.5 - 2 hours

I got the info from an employee @ the dealer

[longhorn335]

Originally Posted by longhorn335

hey ya'll

so my wife rear ended my car last week.. she was following me in her SUV and accelerated before I did when the light turned green

anyways, I am going to use this opportunity to upgrade to mtech.. so for the rear bumper I'm only going to pay the difference in price..

front bumper and rocker panels, I'm planning on buying from Tischer, altogether it will be about $1.5k

Now I took the car to eurocar-werk to ask how much it will cost me.. they quoted me $1000 for painting and installing the front bumper and rocker panels.. $850 for the painting and $150 for installation labor..

Does this price sound reasonable? And do anybody has any comment about this shop and/or other recommendations??

Nevermind.. of course it is outrageously expensive.. so I'll just get it fixed with the Mtech rear bumper and I'll paint the front bumper and rocker panels myself

materials will be $200 at most.. and I have the equipment already.. I'll report how it goes

I would still appreciate a body shop recommendation.. price is not a factor, insurance will pay..

[BillLee]

Originally Posted by longhorn335

Nevermind.. of course it is outrageously expensive.. so I'll just get it fixed with the Mtech rear bumper and I'll paint the front bumper and rocker panels myself

materials will be $200 at most.. and I have the equipment already.. I'll report how it goes

I would still appreciate a body shop recommendation.. price is not a factor, insurance will pay..

check this thread for shops.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=420315


i also need to get my mtech kit painted and installed, but i've been thinking about getting it painted by a shop, then installing it myself.

[mister wiggles]

Originally Posted by youngnastyman

Also (if you dont mind used tires) - You can try going to Tire 59 on Hwy 59 and Chimney Rock

They normally have our OEM tires with 80 - 90 % tread. They sell a pair (2) for $350 mounted and balanced depending on condition.

I'm still contemplating whether or not I want to get RunFats as well...

Heading to tire 59 tomorrow. its just down the street from my house. I've been calling them periodically just to get pricing on different size tires. I really don't care if the tires are used or not. once i drive off the lot, they're used haha I do care if they scratch my rim though.

Originally Posted by longhorn335

hey ya'll

so my EX-wife rear ended my car last week.. she was following me in her SUV and accelerated before I did when the light turned green

Now I took the car to eurocar-werk to ask how much it will cost me.. they quoted me $1000 for painting and installing the front bumper and rocker panels.. $850 for the painting and $150 for installation labor..

Does this price sound reasonable? And do anybody has any comment about this shop and/or other recommendations??

bolded for correctness!

i use british body repair. i've been using them for the past 10 years or so. they're a bit far for most people, but like i said complacency compels me to keep going back. but they do a fantastic job and very reasonably priced

16326 Boss Gaston Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498

Ken is the owner he knows me as Nick, the chinese guy who had the mini cooper that now drives the AW 3.

[longhorn335]

Originally Posted by mister wiggles

Heading to tire 59 tomorrow. its just down the street from my house. I've been calling them periodically just to get pricing on different size tires. I really don't care if the tires are used or not. once i drive off the lot, they're used haha I do care if they scratch my rim though.



bolded for correctness!

i use british body repair. i've been using them for the past 10 years or so. they're a bit far for most people, but like i said complacency compels me to keep going back. but they do a fantastic job and very reasonably priced

16326 Boss Gaston Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498

Ken is the owner he knows me as Nick, the chinese guy who had the mini cooper that now drives the AW 3.

Haha! I did considered divorce for a while.. the thing is she likes to cook and I like to eat so after weighing pros and cons I reconsidered

Anyways thanks Mr Wiggles that's not too far from me I might give it a try

[Golden_Ray]

Originally Posted by BillLee

anyone know how to swap headlights? i just need to swap the housing

The bumper needs to come off, that way you can unscrew the headlights.
Here is someone's post on that
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...e+front+bumper

[BillLee]

^^thanks!

[thecossio]

Ok guys, so my tires' sizes are:

235/35/19
265/30/19

It is that time where I reached 8k miles with them, and for them to last longer, the right thing is to do is rotate them. How do I deal with this since they are staggered.
Do I just move them from left to right, or do I just leave them like that until they get old so I can get new ones?
Thanks.

[texas2009]

It's my understanding that you don't rotate staggered tires. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

[stevenc]

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- ID.
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[mister wiggles]

PM me if anyone's interested to take me as their sexy copilot. You will have to provide my lunch money.

[Vigorous]

You didn't post the date.

[youngnastyman]

^ Frealzzz... I'm in if you give us the date