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BSME90 · 08-03-2010, 12:02 AM

I had my M3 replica front bumper painted and installed at Abra in Apple Valley. They did a great job in paint matching and installing it.

On another note, who is planning to go to Cars and Coffee this Saturday?

Edit: Gary, your old car is a celebrity. I was on Imola's Facebook page and noticed the picture I took of Gary's old car from the meet we had on there.

e60rocks · 08-03-2010, 07:33 AM

Thanks guys i will look those places up..

ajvee · 08-03-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

A lot of Audi folk have used the guy Chad. I've never used him but know of many who have and uniformly they heap praise on his skills and pricing.

He has made several/many custom design exhausts for people, and I think you should touch base with him and tell him your situation..... obv. you arent looking for a *full custom* exhaust, but if anyone can make the one you have work, it may be him:

Chad Simonson
Bee Line Alignment Service
27540 Forest Blvd.
Wyoming, MN 55092
(651) 462-2650

Appreciate the information Art! I actually had a patch put on the exhaust yesterday, but have decided to get rid of it. The fitment is not good and I don't have time to be playing around with it.

M3x2 · 08-03-2010, 10:08 AM

ok, sounds like you have moved on. what to do with the thing now? I guess there's a buyer at the right price, no?

ajvee · 08-03-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

ok, sounds like you have moved on. what to do with the thing now? I guess there's a buyer at the right price, no?

I have a FS thread in the 1 series forum and I have it up for pretty cheap. I think I might be able to sell it within the week.

On a side note, my car is back together again, so let me know when you woud like to go for a spin!

M3x2 · 08-03-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

I have a FS thread in the 1 series forum and I have it up for pretty cheap. I think I might be able to sell it within the week.

On a side note, my car is back together again, so let me know when you woud like to go for a spin!

Leaving town for some needed R&R for a few weeks. I'd love a ride when back in town, Anvar

ajvee · 08-03-2010, 12:29 PM

I might go to C&C. I will keep you posted Martin.

BrianMN · 08-03-2010, 02:12 PM

I'll be at C and C this Saturday

IRL-MN · 08-03-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BSME90

I had my M3 replica front bumper painted and installed at Abra in Apple Valley. They did a great job in paint matching and installing it.

On another note, who is planning to go to Cars and Coffee this Saturday?

Edit: Gary, your old car is a celebrity. I was on Imola's Facebook page and noticed the picture I took of Gary's old car from the meet we had on there.

Haha good catch Martin! I was just looking to see if the car was up on Motorwerks site yet - it isn't. Strange it's taking so long.

I can't do C&C this weekend unfortunately. I'm just about to get on a plane to China so I'll be out of the loop for a couple of weeks.

BrianMN · 08-03-2010, 02:23 PM

Have fun! Don't drink their tea, haha

e60rocks · 08-03-2010, 03:34 PM

where's c&c at? and what time? i might be able to go

ajvee · 08-03-2010, 03:37 PM

Chanhassen automotorplex. It starts at 8 I believe. Post up pictures of your E60 when you have a chance.

M3x2 · 08-03-2010, 10:38 PM

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To all of those who went to APS on Saturday, it was great meeting you. Some nice rides there.

Looking forward to seeing you guys again. If there is another one of these dyno sessions again, I'd like to get mine on there after a few tweaks...

THIS is a no-brainer, and semi-local: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415526

here is info on the upgrade: http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=800&page=1

JBEurotech_BMW_Repair · 08-04-2010, 07:33 AM

Not an E90 but finnaly got it back together and running. Now to fix a few scratches.

1993 BMW 850ci. Though you guys might enjoy it!

airwolf878 · 08-04-2010, 10:43 AM

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Not an E90 but finnaly got it back together and running. Now to fix a few scratches.

1993 BMW 850ci. Though you guys might enjoy it!

Very nice!

MNm3 · 08-04-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

THIS is a no-brainer, and semi-local: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415526

here is info on the upgrade: http://www.dinancars.com/store/produ...cat=800&page=1

I'm going to go ahead and throw up the BS flag on this one. A UNUSED Dinan 4.10 Diff that retails for over $3000.00, and the guy is selling it for $900?????

If it is legit, the guy is out of his mind.

That would be a nice little upgrade though wouldn't it...

MNm3 · 08-04-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JBEurotech_BMW_Repair

Not an E90 but finnaly got it back together and running. Now to fix a few scratches.

1993 BMW 850ci. Though you guys might enjoy it!

Nice car! I'm an 8 series fan. Such a badass car.... V12.

Is it the 6 speed?

M3x2 · 08-04-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

I'm going to go ahead and throw up the BS flag on this one. A UNUSED Dinan 4.10 Diff that retails for over $3000.00, and the guy is selling it for $900?????

If it is legit, the guy is out of his mind.

That would be a nice little upgrade though wouldn't it...

if you read the dinan link, they charge $3400 but give you back $1800 for your core, so it really only costs $1600. Further, they do run occasional sales so acquisition cost could be even lower, making $900 seem more reasonable. Still, I cant vouche for him..... just passing it along.

JBEurotech_BMW_Repair · 08-04-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

Nice car! I'm an 8 series fan. Such a badass car.... V12.

Is it the 6 speed?

not yet

maybe down the road

MNm3 · 08-04-2010, 03:12 PM

Yes. I suppose it would help had I read the whole thing.

That's not so bad then.

I've had some bad experiences purchasing things from those I don't know.

Anvar can probably sympathize...

ajvee · 08-04-2010, 04:28 PM

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Yes. I suppose it would help had I read the whole thing.

That's not so bad then.

I've had some bad experiences purchasing things from those I don't know.

Anvar can probably sympathize...

+10000. Just shipped that POS back today, but live and learn I guess. I could have made that exhaust work and it would have probably sounded good too, but I didn't like the idea of having to adjust well designed stock parts to fit a crappy aftermarket system.

BSME90 · 08-04-2010, 09:21 PM

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I might go to C&C. I will keep you posted Martin.

Ok, let me know. Not sure if anyone wants to meet up at Caribou at 745am then caravan there or just meet there.

Spotted a red E90 on 494W by Richfield. Was lowered and had some time-attack wheels. I noticed it as I was exiting.

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