If you want to come to the Bay Area I have a BNIB Reddish V3 kit and can direct you to a good shop to install it.
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Originally posted by oceansize View Post
That is fine, but don't use poly. Just don't, particularly on a street car. Also should add I'm assuming your RACP isn't completely screwed with major cracks.
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Originally posted by 9kracing View PostIf you want to come to the Bay Area I have a BNIB Reddish V3 kit and can direct you to a good shop to install it.
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Not sure if this helps at all as I'm not located in your area (I'm from MA) but I had my subframe reinforced last year along with some other stuff done. This is what I ended up paying for the work.
Labor: Subframe Reinforcement Labor - CMP Plates $2,100.00
Swap Differential Carrier - Transfer differential, Ground Control control arms, trailing arms, axles,
new differential cover
$375.00
Remove & Replace Subframe Bushings - CMP $180.00
Remove & Replace Trailing Arm Bushings - CMP Monoball $150.00
Remove & Replace Rear Stabilizer Bar - Ground Control $30.00
Remove & Replace Left and Right CV Axle Assembly - Customer also has all new hardware for the
axles, new bolts, and reinforcement plates
$693.00
Remove & Replace Left CV Joint Boot (Each) $82.50
Remove & Replace Right CV Joint (Each) $82.50
Parts: Brake Fluid 1 Liter - 03-9901-6202-2 $32.55
Exh. Man. to Pipe Gasket - 11 62 7 830 668 $46.36
CV Joint Gasket - 26 11 1 229 503 $8.11
Gear Oil 75W-140 GL-5 1QT - 57914 $72.72
Axle Nut - 33 41 1 133 785 $30.06
Subtotal $3,882.80 + est. Tax $11.86 $3,894.662003.5 BMW M3 Carbon Schwarz Metallic/Cinnamon 6 Speed – HTE Tuning | Kassel CSL DME | AA Headers | AA Section 1 | SS Resonated Section 2 | SS Race Section 3 | TMS V2 CSL Airbox | TMS Street Plates | Ohlin’s R&T Coilovers | Ground Control Front and Rear Sways | Ground Control Adjustable Camber Arms | DMG Autosport Pro46R | FreakyParts BBK Front | Porsche 996 Conversion Rear | CMP Stage 1 + 1.5 Reinforcement Plates | CMP Subframe Bushings | CMP RTAB’s | SGT CSL Bumper | SGT CSL Trunk | Dr VANOS
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Originally posted by bhoom_S54 View Post
Yeah about that...........
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Originally posted by S54330Ci View Post
OK - no harm, no foul. You might also want to check AAF in Spokane. They build SPEC E46 race cars and do this type of reinforcement all the time.
https://advancedautofab.com
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Originally posted by bhoom_S54 View Post
I'm talking to AMS Auto group in Tacoma. Are these the same people or are you talking about Advanced Auto Fabrication Racing (AAF)?
I have not personally worked with them, however when I am at PIR participating with Cascade Sports Car Club in their HPDE days, there is usually a CSSC race that weekend. AAF fields / supports numerous SPEC E30 and SPEC E46 cars so I've had a chance to look at their work. Seems like they field well-prepped cars.Last edited by S54330Ci; 05-02-2024, 07:57 AM.
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Originally posted by S54330Ci View Post
Yes, Advanced Auto Fabrication Racing (AAF) in Spokane.
I have not personally worked with them, however when I am at PIR participating with Cascade Sports Car Club in their HPDE days, there is usually a CSSC race that weekend. AAF fields / supports numerous SPEC E30 and SPEC E46 cars so I've had a chance to look at their work. Seems like they field well-prepped cars.
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Originally posted by EthanolTurbo View PostIf you want to do a vacation, Kaiv does the subframe for $1800ish here in San Diego.
OP: FWIW I have plenty of people send and/or bring their M3 from out of state and I am always happy to work with scheduling to make the process as seemless and convenient as possible.
My base (lower) RACP reinforcement procedure + upper chassis rails runs ~ a thousand less (parts and labor) than that quote you got. With that said, I can install any plate and mount combo that you desire.
Whatever you end up doing, please, don't go with the Bimmerworld kit. I've seen credit cards bigger and thicker than those dinky plates!
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Originally posted by kaiv View Post
Thank you Riley <3
OP: FWIW I have plenty of people send and/or bring their M3 from out of state and I am always happy to work with scheduling to make the process as seemless and convenient as possible.
My base (lower) RACP reinforcement procedure + upper chassis rails runs ~ a thousand less (parts and labor) than that quote you got. With that said, I can install any plate and mount combo that you desire.
Whatever you end up doing, please, don't go with the Bimmerworld kit. I've seen credit cards bigger and thicker than those dinky plates!
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Its easy to spot the good shops. How? They don't run from forums and drop some knowledge here and there. kaiv George Hill . Gotta have thick skin and a good track record to show your head in these parts. LoL. Isn't to say they have to be here but it certainly speaks volumes, at least to me. No if only I had somebody not 1000s of miles away so I could increase my laziness.3.91 | CMP Subframe & RTAB Bushings | SMG (Relocated & Rebuilt) | ESS Gen 3 Supercharger | Redish | Beisan | GC Coilovers & ARCAs | Imola Interior | RE Rasp | RE Diablo | Storm Motorwerks Paddles | Will ZCPM3 Shift Knob | Apex ARC-8 19x9, 19x9.5 | Sony XAV-AX5000 | BAVSOUND | CSL & 255 SMG Upgrades | Tiag | Vert w/Hardtop
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Originally posted by 9kracing View PostI was going to suggest Silicon Valley Beamer, Dennis did my CMP upper and DMG RACP brace.
I can tell you who NOT to take it to as well lol
I got charged ~$7000 for complete subframe R&R, welded plates in underneath and did the top side Vince Bar Reinforcement (I was their first customer with a Vince Bar install). I paid a premium but how bad did I get the FU price?
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