Colorado general chat...

[iamsam]

yes!!! now THAT is how you do it!!

all new subframe bushings?? do you have pics of the process?

[clarkkey594]

I love M parallels.

[conway]

Any one have a powder coating hookup?

[Iannfld]

yes!!! now THAT is how you do it!!

all new subframe bushings?? do you have pics of the process?

No pics, but I rented the bushing tool from here: http://www.eaceuroparts.com/catalog/product/477

It made it pretty simple, especially compared to e30 subframe bushings! I did all 4 pretty casually in less than 4 hours.

[Iannfld]

Contemplating what to do with the m5 bumper....paint trim to match silver on car, or replace all moulding to black? I'm leaning towards painting. Opinions? I need shadow line trim too. Anyone vinyl wrap theirs?

[lambo]

I'd paint all the trim black. It'll add some contrast to go along with your black interior.

[Iannfld]

I want your seats and steering wheel.

I'll trade ya for your v8 and 6 speed!

[Cloudbase]

Looks good man! I've considered the trim vinyl wrap from bav auto. I need to post some pics of our new E46 wagon.

Speaking of which does anyone have a line on an E46 OBC stalk and dimming read view mirror?

Any good tint shop recommendations? I've been to clear choice in boulder, but they are $$$$.

Also, replacing rusty Honda sway bar end links sucks!

[blefevre]

Tint shops that I have been to.

Clear choice - Mazda - Llumar tint is decent stuff, looks great, mid priced at around $300.
Extreme autoworks - Golf R - Super expensive Huper Optik ceramic tint. Good job, tons of heat rejection, not cheap.
Dan at Tinteks - E30 - Only ~$200 for hybrid Suntek tint. Tint looks okay, not super clear and there are some install lines. Overall happy for the cost.

[iamsam]

Any one have a powder coating hookup?

I know a dude that will media blast and powdercoat 4 wheels for $200 total.

The catch? He lives in Gillette, WY.

That said, I do make it up there now and again.

[iamsam]

Contemplating what to do with the m5 bumper....paint trim to match silver on car, or replace all moulding to black? I'm leaning towards painting. Opinions? I need shadow line trim too. Anyone vinyl wrap theirs?

replace w/ black moulding. Don't paint the moulding black.

[blefevre]

I know a dude that will media blast and powdercoat 4 wheels for $200 total.

The catch? He lives in Gillette, WY.

That said, I do make it up there now and again.

Is that including clear coat too? That's a great deal.

[325ix]

Tint shops that I have been to.

Clear choice - Mazda - Llumar tint is decent stuff, looks great, mid priced at around $300.
Extreme autoworks - Golf R - Super expensive Huper Optik ceramic tint. Good job, tons of heat rejection, not cheap.
Dan at Tinteks - E30 - Only ~$200 for hybrid Suntek tint. Tint looks okay, not super clear and there are some install lines. Overall happy for the cost.

Hmmm... I need new tint for my car

I'll trade ya for your v8 and 6 speed!

No thanks, I would like a touring though...

[Roland H]

Is that including clear coat too? That's a great deal.

Gillette WY - 6 hour drive.

[iamsam]

Is that including clear coat too? That's a great deal.

Not sure, I don't see why not.

Gillette WY - 6 hour drive.

Well, 4 hrs actually, from Loveland, so prob 5 from where you are. Google over estimates.