12-06-2012, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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Aftermarket installs - Houston
need a good shop to work with for my aftermarket goodies...
Exhaust, springs, intake etc etc... Can someone please recommend? I have an Akrapovic on its way and need to get it on next week. thanks! |
12-06-2012, 02:04 PM | #2 |
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Metropolitan Collision Service
818 W 16th Street, Houston, TX (832) 618-1700 Had my Akrapovic installed a few weeks ago, they did a good job, cost me $187. They do a lot of BMWs work there. |
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12-06-2012, 03:55 PM | #5 | |
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I went with Motorwerks... and they are pricey based on the number of labor hours they say it takes... they said 3.5 hours for the exhaust. and 8!!!!!! hours to put on springs!!! But you get what you pay for. with the lack of options here in houston, I'll pay a little extra. |
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12-06-2012, 04:02 PM | #7 | |
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Motorwerks may be more expensive than most, but they're a quality shop; that gives me peace of mind.
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12-07-2012, 12:45 PM | #9 |
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EVS Motors can do it all. Look them up on FB and check out l the cars they work on. They did full front Xpel ultimate film and solar adaptive 35% tint on my Singapore Grey. Anson at Vive detailing did my new car prep and 22PLE glass coat.
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12-07-2012, 01:50 PM | #10 |
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M-World is in Houston and a Bimmerpost sponsor (http://www.m-world.us/welcome.html).
Here's the sponsors account: Richard@M-World |
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12-07-2012, 10:23 PM | #11 | |
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12-08-2012, 08:01 AM | #12 | |
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Very happy with 22PLE so far. The deep deep shine is amazing, even over the filmed hood and fenders. I cannot compare to opti but I can tell its better than AQuartz already. Only time will tell I guess. I use it as a daily driver so lets see how it holds up. I did the 22PLE on the wheels, calipers, and glass as well |
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12-08-2012, 09:48 PM | #16 |
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I wonder how many M5's the Houston market will see? I got mine at Advantage Midtown and they had 3 total. Singapore, Alpine White & Sakhir. I took the white! and the Singapore sold at the same time.
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12-09-2012, 01:52 PM | #18 |
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Which tint did you get? Need my car done and been looking for a reputable place here in Houston. Certainly a ton of not so reputable places here!
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12-09-2012, 02:36 PM | #19 |
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I did the Solar Adaptive 35% Tint. Like transitions lenses it is about 5% darker in sunlight and 5% lighter in the dark. Heat rejection is supposed to be better than Huper Optik which I have used on all my vehicles up until now. It is a bit pricier than Huper which is already $$
I highly recommend Huper 40% dual layer ceramic or 35% single layer as I have been very happy over the years with both esp in Houston. SAT looks good but cannot comment on heat performance until next summer. |
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12-09-2012, 03:09 PM | #20 | |
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12-22-2012, 08:17 PM | #21 |
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I contacted Motorwerks last week, and they quoted me $600 to install Hr springs. Wow, that is high, so I will be finding another source for that job. My Rpi exhaust should arrive on wednsday. If it does, I will put that on myself at my friends house on thursday as he has a lift. I will post up a video after the install. This monday, I get the expel clear bra and window tint put on at X-pert tint at 59/beltway.
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12-22-2012, 08:26 PM | #22 |
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X-Pert tint at 59/beltway. Even if you wanted to get your cleaer bra done. They had just finished an audi r8gt, and a audi s5 when I got there. They also had a bentley, porsche waiting to get theirs done. They are working on mine this monday.
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