M3/M4 Owners in Alberta

[INDVDL///M]

Originally Posted by ksa

Just joined the club guys. Got rid of my E70 X5M (Monte Carlo Blue). Had a E92 M3 (1 of 1 - Brass Metallic Paintworks) that I got rid of in June and kept missing it since then and didn't quite take to the SUV life. Decided to go back.



PS: If someone can recommend local 3M/tint shops that have decent pricing in Edmonton, please suggest. Don't want to spend dealer money.

Yay! Welcome back to the dark side!!! Glad to see you are now thinking clearly

[ksa]

Originally Posted by INDVDL///M

Yay! Welcome back to the dark side!!! Glad to see you are now thinking clearly

Haha thanks!

Lot of things to learn on this one. Have a winter set ordered so waiting for that. The drive home last night from Bavaria was REAL SLOW. lol.

If there are any hidden features, must do's with some settings etc in the vehicle, please let me know!



Also, still looking for recommendations on a decent 3M/tint place...

[INDVDL///M]

Originally Posted by ksa

Haha thanks!

Lot of things to learn on this one. Have a winter set ordered so waiting for that. The drive home last night from Bavaria was REAL SLOW. lol.

If there are any hidden features, must do's with some settings etc in the vehicle, please let me know!



Also, still looking for recommendations on a decent 3M/tint place...

Hidden features...just the secret cubby to the left of the steering column

Must do's - have a boat load of fun and enjoy your ///M3!!!!

Protective film - go see Troy at AutoObsessed. They do a bang up job and will set you up with all the products you need to maintain your paint.

Nothing for a tint recommendation though.

Enjoy it and hope to see you around town. Our M3s are all tucked in for winter. But I'm sure we wouldn't miss your Yas around since you are driving it for winter! I drove the F80 on Tuesday and it was getting dicey

What year and transmission did you get? Your brass metallic was a DCT correct?

[ksa]

Originally Posted by INDVDL///M

Hidden features...just the secret cubby to the left of the steering column

Must do's - have a boat load of fun and enjoy your ///M3!!!!

Protective film - go see Troy at AutoObsessed. They do a bang up job and will set you up with all the products you need to maintain your paint.

Nothing for a tint recommendation though.

Enjoy it and hope to see you around town. Our M3s are all tucked in for winter. But I'm sure we wouldn't miss your Yas around since you are driving it for winter! I drove the F80 on Tuesday and it was getting dicey

What year and transmission did you get? Your brass metallic was a DCT correct?

Yup Brass Metallic was DCT and so is this one. It is a 2016.

I will be driving it in winter as I just can't let it sit. On really bad days I can use other vehicles. I had ordered a winter set for my X5M and I just got those a few days ago but since I was getting rid of it I didn't install them. So now I gotta send those back, pay extra and get the set for the M3. Will take a week or so and after that I will be more comfortable driving it. So far it has been fine but I have been driving it real slow.

[ksa]

Originally Posted by INDVDL///M

Hidden features...just the secret cubby to the left of the steering column

Must do's - have a boat load of fun and enjoy your ///M3!!!!

Protective film - go see Troy at AutoObsessed. They do a bang up job and will set you up with all the products you need to maintain your paint.

Nothing for a tint recommendation though.

Enjoy it and hope to see you around town. Our M3s are all tucked in for winter. But I'm sure we wouldn't miss your Yas around since you are driving it for winter! I drove the F80 on Tuesday and it was getting dicey

What year and transmission did you get? Your brass metallic was a DCT correct?

Were you driving your car today afternoon on 104 Ave downtown by any chance?

I was sitting in my condo looking outta the window and saw a red M3 pass by the Grant Mac area. Not sure if it was you or someone else.

[JBGD]

Drove all last winter on blizzaks and no problem, no sand bags, justs some starts from 2nd. Car very predictable on snow and ice! Love that heated steering wheel! I would avoid deep snow days or you will have a M3 plow due to front end clearance. They are great to drive in winter!

[INDVDL///M]

Originally Posted by ksa

Were you driving your car today afternoon on 104 Ave downtown by any chance?

I was sitting in my condo looking outta the window and saw a red M3 pass by the Grant Mac area. Not sure if it was you or someone else.

Nope. Not I. Car is tucked away for the winter in the garage. Although we live downtown so it would normally under no snow conditions be a very good possibility!

[ksa]

Originally Posted by INDVDL///M

Nope. Not I. Car is tucked away for the winter in the garage. Although we live downtown so it would normally under no snow conditions be a very good possibility!

Fair enough! We are in downtown as well, feel free to wave/chat if you see the YMB M3 rolling around. Chances are it'll be me.

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by ksa

Just joined the club guys. Got rid of my E70 X5M (Monte Carlo Blue). Had a E92 M3 (1 of 1 - Brass Metallic Paintworks) that I got rid of in June and kept missing it since then and didn't quite take to the SUV life. Decided to go back.



PS: If someone can recommend local 3M/tint shops that have decent pricing in Edmonton, please suggest. Don't want to spend dealer money.

Go to Blackout Tinting. Talk to Tony. They are easily the best value for the money, and do a wicked job. They did my tint on my M and clearplex windshield protection.
http://www.blackouttinting.ca

Troy at AutoObsessed. They will probably be the only guys that have attention to detail with a microscope. This will be done to perfection, but you will pay for it. They did my Xpel and full vehicle prep on my M.
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1104659

Dave/Qui at AvanteGarde Motors. They do a fantastic job at a great price. I have had work done by them before. They 3M'd my Supra.
avantegarde motors edmotnon

[ksa]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Go to Blackout Tinting. Talk to Tony. They are easily the best value for the money, and do a wicked job. They did my tint on my M and clearplex windshield protection.
http://www.blackouttinting.ca

Troy at AutoObsessed. They will probably be the only guys that have attention to detail with a microscope. This will be done to perfection, but you will pay for it. They did my Xpel and full vehicle prep on my M.
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1104659

Dave/Qui at AvanteGarde Motors. They do a fantastic job at a great price. I have had work done by them before. They 3M'd my Supra.
avantegarde motors edmotnon

Thank you for the recommendations, I will certainly look into them.

[FMLYSDN]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Go to Blackout Tinting. Talk to Tony. They are easily the best value for the money, and do a wicked job. They did my tint on my M and clearplex windshield protection.
http://www.blackouttinting.ca

Troy at AutoObsessed. They will probably be the only guys that have attention to detail with a microscope. This will be done to perfection, but you will pay for it. They did my Xpel and full vehicle prep on my M.
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1104659

Dave/Qui at AvanteGarde Motors. They do a fantastic job at a great price. I have had work done by them before. They 3M'd my Supra.
avantegarde motors edmotnon

Originally Posted by ksa

Thank you for the recommendations, I will certainly look into them.

Hey Guys

There is a meeting tonight at The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar located at 10334 108 for the BMW Club of Northern Alberta. We would love to have you come down to hang out with some like minded enthusiast and we encourage you to join! Not only do you receive 10% off parts and service at your local BMW dealership, you can save 2% off the purchase price of your new BMW vehicle. Caroline and I have joined the board of directors and we hope to inject some youth into the group. Support from local enthusiasts is welcomed. I can already say that our membership fees have been paid by savings on parts and vehicles!

Feel free to PM if you have any questions.

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

Hey Guys

There is a meeting tonight at The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar located at 10334 108 for the BMW Club of Northern Alberta. We would love to have you come down to hang out with some like minded enthusiast and we encourage you to join! Not only do you receive 10% off parts and service at your local BMW dealership, you can save 2% off the purchase price of your new BMW vehicle. Caroline and I have joined the board of directors and we hope to inject some youth into the group. Support from local enthusiasts is welcomed. I can already say that our membership fees have been paid by savings on parts and vehicles!

Feel free to PM if you have any questions.

Damn, little last minute.

What are the fees? What events take place annually?

[ksa]

Ya won't be able to make it tonight. Perhaps next time with better notice.

[FMLYSDN]

Originally Posted by ksa

Ya won't be able to make it tonight. Perhaps next time with better notice.

Agreed. Little notice for sure. We will try and get this out better and will be directing people to all the social media links too.

[FMLYSDN]

Originally Posted by 2HIGH~PSI

Damn, little last minute.

What are the fees? What events take place annually?

Yearly fees are $60. Annual events in the past have been monthly coffee and cars, the recent 100 year anniversary BBQ and sponsored Track Days at Castrol.

We hope new members will bring forth suggestions for future events.

We have discussed more track events for the upcoming year as well as some all German car meets.

We look forward to seeing you and others when you are available to come out!

[FMLYSDN]

Hope you all can make it out. Look forward to seeing anyone interested in coming out.

[jackolo]

Any recommendations on an Alberta shop that is mod friendly?
I know Alberta Motorworks doesn't do installs. Haute AG quoted ~$900 for DP install but they're in Calgary.
I'm looking at doing downpipes and maybe lowering springs come summer.
Thanks!

[2HIGH~PSI]

Originally Posted by jackolo

Any recommendations on an Alberta shop that is mod friendly?
I know Alberta Motorworks doesn't do installs. Haute AG quoted ~$900 for DP install but they're in Calgary.
I'm looking at doing downpipes and maybe lowering springs come summer.
Thanks!

Avante Garde Motors? They have been doing some pretty crazy mods to Lambo's Astons and Porsches.

[INDVDL///M]

Originally Posted by jackolo

Any recommendations on an Alberta shop that is mod friendly?
I know Alberta Motorworks doesn't do installs. Haute AG quoted ~$900 for DP install but they're in Calgary.
I'm looking at doing downpipes and maybe lowering springs come summer.
Thanks!

Try Triska?

[frcefed579]

Originally Posted by jackolo

Any recommendations on an Alberta shop that is mod friendly?
I know Alberta Motorworks doesn't do installs. Haute AG quoted ~$900 for DP install but they're in Calgary.
I'm looking at doing downpipes and maybe lowering springs come summer.
Thanks!

Is that $900 just for labour? If so, that's ridiculously over priced.

[jackolo]

Originally Posted by frcefed579

Is that $900 just for labour? If so, that's ridiculously over priced.

I got quoted $1300 just for labor from another shop today.
I wonder how the guys down south are installing for $300 USD.

[Sleeper]

Originally Posted by jackolo

I got quoted $1300 just for labor from another shop today.
I wonder how the guys down south are installing for $300 USD.

Uh yeah, that's steep. Atlas Exhaust on 99 Street and 51 Ave has done all my exhaust work. They're very good. It's not the most glamorous shop with pointless exotics laying around, but the work is high quality and the price is right. Expect around $300-350 for DP install on an F8x.