Three e30 nuts set up a shop one day...

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  • Butler
    E30 Mastermind
    • Nov 2009
    • 1613

    #76
    Nice operation you guys got there!
    -Nick
    Originally posted by 87e30
    First of all: calm the fuck down; second of all; cool story bro.

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    • dude8383
      Forum Sponsor
      • Jan 2005
      • 10387

      #77
      Just wanted to jump in here and say that what you guys are doing is totally awesome. Hopefully you can spread your influence throughout and get some more lovin from suppliers.

      A friend of mine is out in the Philippines and is a fan of E30's (he liked you on fb, Justin Robles)... hopefully he has already stopped by!
      IG: deniso_nsi Leave me feedback here

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      • frag
        Advanced Member
        • Sep 2008
        • 135

        #78
        The outpour of support has been incredible, guys! Thanks for the kind words! We are hoping to continue spreading the e30 gospel and running the shop the way enthusiasts would do!

        @E30SPDFRK: hey, no harm no foul dude. Thealbert already summed up why we did what we did, and it is what it is. Freedom of opinion is one of the things i love about r3v (though my post count is a paltry 90-something despite wandering around r3v for 3 years or so).

        @Kershaw: you're just as surprised as we are! The guy literally rolled in, said "hi, i just saw your shop as i was passing by, and i need to get this rolls royce fixed up." the L-series engine is one of rolls-royce's own (pre-BMW ownership), and its a fairly simple engine that uses a bosch k-jetronic system (like the early e30s and e21s). Even though none of us have ever worked an a roller before, it looked like a straightforward enough job, though we did take a bit longer than usual working on it just to make sure its done right. Yu never know what surprises pop up when working on an old brit car. It's done now, and after a bit of detailing work, th eowner will pick it up this weekend.

        @Mlarsen: thanks! My brother runs a construction company, and he and his partner suggested the lighting system. It's inspired by the overhead frames from F1 pitlanes, and more importantly, it really gets the lighting right on top of the cars.

        @bernzpeed: i'll be contacting you soon, man. Got a few thing i need for my own e30 project. :)

        @ethrtyiS: Sign me up! In fact, Thealbert is in CA right now. Maybe we can have a few shipped to him and he can send it over to manila. Hell, who do i ask about putting a r3v sticker on our e30s? R3V philippines represent!

        @dude8383: Havent met justin yet, but like i said earlier, if any r3v guys are in manila, just drop by and hang out for a bit!

        http://arcautomotive.com.ph/
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        Service • Detailing • Parts • Accessories
        BMW Car Club of the Philippines

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        • Tamataz
          Grease Monkey
          • Aug 2011
          • 319

          #79
          Wow. That shop looks incredible. Modern looking and looks like the layout is great. I love the big windows.
          Originally posted by Sagaris
          He wasn't around because he spent 7 years in jail for assault. There was a group of guys doing a 24v swap on someones car and one of the neighbor kids came over and starting too many questions. Tempers flared, sawzalls did work, and he cut the kids leg off. The victim later joined this forum under the name "5toes".

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          • graphikg
            Banned
            • Jan 2008
            • 1614

            #80
            Didnt read the hole thing - at work. But is this in Manila?

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            • bernzpeed
              No R3VLimiter
              • Feb 2009
              • 3917

              #81
              Originally posted by graphikg
              Didnt read the whole thing - at work. But is this in Manila?
              fixed.

              your shop is amazing, the only thing that it failed in is shop safety. your employees are wearing slippers.
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              • Tamataz
                Grease Monkey
                • Aug 2011
                • 319

                #82
                ^hah. Looked at the pictures and saw crocs....:blowup: My dad wears crocs.
                Originally posted by Sagaris
                He wasn't around because he spent 7 years in jail for assault. There was a group of guys doing a 24v swap on someones car and one of the neighbor kids came over and starting too many questions. Tempers flared, sawzalls did work, and he cut the kids leg off. The victim later joined this forum under the name "5toes".

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                • Galactodactyl
                  Advanced Member
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 182

                  #83
                  Thats a great looking shop right dere

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                  • thealbert
                    Advanced Member
                    • Mar 2012
                    • 153

                    #84
                    Originally posted by graphikg
                    Didnt read the hole thing - at work. But is this in Manila?
                    Yes, the shop is in Manila. Makati to be more exact. :)

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                    • thealbert
                      Advanced Member
                      • Mar 2012
                      • 153

                      #85
                      Originally posted by bernzpeed
                      fixed.

                      your shop is amazing, the only thing that it failed in is shop safety. your employees are wearing slippers.
                      We also do automotive detailing and car washing that deal with a lot of water. Our detailers have to get inside the cars of customers, and that usually means getting water from their wet feet all over a customer's interior. It was logical for them to wear slippers (Crocs) instead since it would be easier for them to get in and out of cars without transferring all the dirty water from the ground to the customer's nice clean carpet or around other parts in interior. It would also be easier for the detailers to clean up and avoid having water soaked socks if their feet were to get wet. For that reason, slippers was the best way to go for these employees.

                      However, if you notice, the mechanics working on the cars that have to deal with tools, parts, etc, are all wearing shoes. No mechanic can work on a mechanical problem of a car or get near a car with a mechanical problem unless they're wearing shoes. And don't worry, we have segregated and designated areas for detailing and mechanical work so our guys with slippers won't need to go near the mechanical work bays. Safety always come first. :)
                      Last edited by thealbert; 03-14-2012, 06:19 PM.

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                      • thealbert
                        Advanced Member
                        • Mar 2012
                        • 153

                        #86
                        Just a few more pictures to share! :)

                        Gotta love all those ///Ms!











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                        • J-aec
                          Advanced Member
                          • May 2010
                          • 112

                          #87
                          Beautiful shop! Very nice to see top notch work being done in the PI...

                          The modifications to those cars are subtle, which isn't a bad thing. Very clean and appropriate to say the least!
                          John Anthony
                          e90 m3
                          e28- Commuter Spec

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                          • thealbert
                            Advanced Member
                            • Mar 2012
                            • 153

                            #88
                            Just a few updates and to share a few more pictures. :)

                            A BMW Legend drops by the shop!

































                            Godzilla drops by ARC Automotive!





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                            • thealbert
                              Advanced Member
                              • Mar 2012
                              • 153

                              #89
                              Detailing the Z8.

                              Here are a couple of pictures of a Z8 being detailed. We made sure to get all the nooks and crannies cleaned up!

                              We also did a full service on the car as well, including a brake upgrade (will post details on that soon). :)

                              Wheels off, getting cleaned.





                              Before



                              After



















                              if you are ever in Manila, Philippines, do feel free to drop by our shop anytime to check us out! Even if you don't need any work done, we welcome the company of other fellow Bimmerheads. You can get more information on us at http://www.facebook.com/Arcautomotive and http://arcautomotive.com.ph/.

                              More power to you guys!

                              Cheers!

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                              • robrez
                                No R3VLimiter
                                • Jul 2008
                                • 3376

                                #90
                                I want this car, but I'll settle for the CCA sticker

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