***Official RVA (804) Thread***

XYR03 · 04-02-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Ha nice. What about the other 2....

BMW performance is in the car and the ZHP is off the car.

Viper Two Four · 04-03-2012, 12:45 AM

What's everyone's week looking like we need a meet soon

Myriad · 04-03-2012, 10:40 AM

I can do Wednesday? Burger night at Champs isnt it?

Viper Two Four · 04-03-2012, 11:12 AM

I'm game for wednesday if every one else is

HurtsMyWorld · 04-03-2012, 11:42 AM

Sitting in lufteknic getting new tires put on......let's see how a place that deals mostly with porches do with my car....

Myriad · 04-03-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Sitting in lufteknic getting new tires put on......let's see how a place that deals mostly with porches do with my car....

Good luck. I'm sure it will go fine.

You in for Wednesday?

HurtsMyWorld · 04-03-2012, 01:04 PM

Im not sure. Still debating about getting my exhaust put on tomorrow.

Myriad · 04-03-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Im not sure. Still debating about getting my exhaust put on tomorrow.

Do it thursday

HurtsMyWorld · 04-03-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Myriad

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Im not sure. Still debating about getting my exhaust put on tomorrow.

Do it thursday

Only day off is tomorrow

Myriad · 04-03-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Only day off is tomorrow

Do it before the meet then

Which tires did you go with?

Viper Two Four · 04-03-2012, 09:26 PM

I'm getting new tires Wednesday yay not really

Myriad · 04-04-2012, 07:41 AM

So I had an ignition coil go bad this morning I was accelerating and then boom SES, engine vibrating like crazy under any load at all, did this for like 5 miles then back to normal SES went away. Called Richmond BMW this morning so hopefully its CPO covered or I might need some help installing.

akuliest · 04-04-2012, 09:41 AM

any good tire places around here? I am about to buy new wheels and I want some good/decently priced tires. (most likely be running 235/37/19, 265/30/19)

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Originally Posted by HurtsMyWorld

Sitting in lufteknic getting new tires put on......let's see how a place that deals mostly with porches do with my car....

ITS_NEMESIS · 04-04-2012, 10:17 AM

Anybody had an E92 tinted at United Solar? Im going through them to re-tint my car tomorrow morning. I asked for their method on the rear dot matrix, and the guy suggested a vinyl strip.

Balls, i remember you suggesting adhesive remover before applying the tint. I might tell the shop to do the same if they dont really have an approach.

Anyone been through this shop with success?

Rennzenn · 04-04-2012, 10:28 AM

Anybody headed to the Cars and Coffee this Saturday AM?? I think I'll be out there.

HurtsMyWorld · 04-04-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ITS_NEMESIS

Anybody had an E92 tinted at United Solar? Im going through them to re-tint my car tomorrow morning. I asked for their method on the rear dot matrix, and the guy suggested a vinyl strip.

Balls, i remember you suggesting adhesive remover before applying the tint. I might tell the shop to do the same if they dont really have an approach.

Anyone been through this shop with success?

I had mine tint there. They do a good job, but I'm going to get my rear window redone again.

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Originally Posted by akuliest

any good tire places around here? I am about to buy new wheels and I want some good/decently priced tires. (most likely be running 235/37/19, 265/30/19)

The place I went to did a good job, but took a while. 134 for install. Bought the tires on tirerack, had it shipped there. Even gave me up the best write up about my vehicle ever, told me my rims were bent again, but nothing serious, told me to watch out for my battery, but I knew that, and also mentioned that my TPMS mointers were loose and I should get new ones soon since the battery in them will die soon. Not a bad shop

akuliest · 04-04-2012, 12:43 PM

cool thanks for the info. Approximately how long did it take for the tires to arrive?

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Originally Posted by BallsCoding

Personally, I think you're never going to beat Tire Rack's prices. Most places just tell you to order from them as soon as you mention them. With the market the way it is, no one can really compete with their prices. A lot of places use them for their tires and mark them up slightly anyway. Just have them shipped to wherever you're having them put on.

For that size, I recommend either Falken 452, Hankook Ventus V12 Evo, or Continentals. I had the Hankooks on my 350z and liked them a LOT for the price. Very cheap indeed. Just got the continentals of the rear of my car and it feels like a different car in comparison to those run flats.

I think Lane (Myriad) got his done there and was relatively successful with the job. The vinyl approach is actually a pretty decent one, but I don't like that it limits your visibility. My window tint guy thoroughly uses adhesive remover on the dot matrix and all around the edges before he starts. Adhesive removers are usually alcohol based so they flash off the glass and leave no residue, and they get rid of the tiny imperfections around the dots that doesn't allow the material to settle all the way. I did this all around my windshield before tinting it because I wanted ZERO bubbles so it wouldn't be obvious that it was tinted. Great success.

ITS_NEMESIS · 04-04-2012, 01:22 PM

Thanks for the insight, guys. Some very good tips.

I might even bring some remover and tell the shop its a successful way to have the dot matrix tinted properly. Ben, any particular product you use or suggest?

If they dont want to use the remover, then i think the vinyl strip could work. I had that on previous cars, but my back window was 5%. Not sure if the vinyl would stick out or look odd with a lighter shade of film.

Myriad · 04-04-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ITS_NEMESIS

Anybody had an E92 tinted at United Solar? Im going through them to re-tint my car tomorrow morning. I asked for their method on the rear dot matrix, and the guy suggested a vinyl strip.

Balls, i remember you suggesting adhesive remover before applying the tint. I might tell the shop to do the same if they dont really have an approach.

Anyone been through this shop with success?

Love united solar. Bobby did a great job. I got a vinyl strip on mine too. He recommended it, Llumar actually has it in their program to have the vinyl cut for the dot matrixing. I asked about sanding but he said it wasn't worth the risk. I had 35% all around, no visibility issues nor can you tell that vinyl is there from the outside. It looks 90% good, I think it could be done a bit better as far as the dot matrixing still showing up a bit but for 120 dollars for the whole car I wasn't complaining. They did a nice job and for good money. They did my vinyl trim as well for 100.

Myriad · 04-04-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by akuliest

any good tire places around here? I am about to buy new wheels and I want some good/decently priced tires. (most likely be running 235/37/19, 265/30/19)

I like Mincz Tire down here in Midlothian. They did well by me and gave me some Nitto tires for a great price.

ITS_NEMESIS · 04-04-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Myriad

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Originally Posted by ITS_NEMESIS

Anybody had an E92 tinted at United Solar? Im going through them to re-tint my car tomorrow morning. I asked for their method on the rear dot matrix, and the guy suggested a vinyl strip.

Balls, i remember you suggesting adhesive remover before applying the tint. I might tell the shop to do the same if they dont really have an approach.

Anyone been through this shop with success?

Love united solar. I got a vinyl strip on mine too. They did a nice job and for good money. They did my vinyl trim as well.

I was amazed at how cheap they were. Their website has a $150 special for a coupe, and when i called they said its actually $130 right now.

I think im just going to go with the vinyl strip. Im familiar with that method, and if Myriad is pleased with the result, then im comfortable.

While im there im also going to ask about the window trim...

Myriad · 04-04-2012, 02:30 PM

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I was amazed at how cheap they were. Their website has a $150 special for a coupe, and when i called they said its actually $130 right now.

I think im just going to go with the vinyl strip. Im familiar with that method, and if Myriad is pleased with the result, then im comfortable.

While im there im also going to ask about the window trim...

Just tell Bobby he did my car (Gray E92) like two months back. He told me he would do 100$ for any other BMWs that came in if he messes /w you on the price. I can snap some pics for you after work if you'd like

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Myriad Lieutenant 9 Rep 562 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (1)	So I had an ignition coil go bad this morning I was accelerating and then boom SES, engine vibrating like crazy under any load at all, did this for like 5 miles then back to normal SES went away. Called Richmond BMW this morning so hopefully its CPO covered or I might need some help installing. __________________ ZPP / ZSP / Navi
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ITS_NEMESIS Private 2 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 08 E92 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	Anybody had an E92 tinted at United Solar? Im going through them to re-tint my car tomorrow morning. I asked for their method on the rear dot matrix, and the guy suggested a vinyl strip. Balls, i remember you suggesting adhesive remover before applying the tint. I might tell the shop to do the same if they dont really have an approach. Anyone been through this shop with success?
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ITS_NEMESIS Private 2 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 08 E92 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the insight, guys. Some very good tips. I might even bring some remover and tell the shop its a successful way to have the dot matrix tinted properly. Ben, any particular product you use or suggest? If they dont want to use the remover, then i think the vinyl strip could work. I had that on previous cars, but my back window was 5%. Not sure if the vinyl would stick out or look odd with a lighter shade of film.
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