CMP Kits

Tp///M3 · Tue, May-07-2019, 06:55:30 PM

Hi all,

Anyone from recent CMP group-buy installed their kits in SoCal, shop used? Or have recommendation on the shop? Thanks.

TboneM3 · Tue, May-07-2019, 07:05:17 PM

Interested as well. I would guess Matt at Techcraft (Irwindale) could handle it as he fabs cages I believe.

mrgizmo04 · Tue, May-07-2019, 08:40:11 PM

I've done in norcal (this one not diy) if anyone interested.

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Tp///M3 · Wed, May-08-2019, 04:31:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgizmo04

I've done in norcal (this one not diy) if anyone interested.

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Yup, looked at the manuals that came with the parts, experienced welder needed.
Which kit/kits did you order?

I think there were couple guys from LA area on the group-buy, wonder where they get theirs installed.

mrgizmo04 · Wed, May-08-2019, 06:20:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tp///M3

Yup, looked at the manuals that came with the parts, experienced welder needed.

Which kit/kits did you order?

I think there were couple guys from LA area on the group-buy, wonder where they get theirs installed.

I did topside with the extension. I already had turner plates from po. I was excited about this kit because it didn't require dropping the subframe and could be done from top only...Shop still had to drop the subframe because the drill bit guide included needs to be modified - it assumes the subframe is down when drilling from bottom so you can screw it in flush with the underside, if you don't drop the subframe, the guide doesn't fit to screw in to protect the threads.

Word of advice on the subframe reinforcement from top for anyone looking to do it, I didn't follow my advice

because had family stuff. 75% of total work hours is prepping, so clean out your trunk, rear seat, remove (with chisel, 3m remover, etc) all the sound deadening crap, especially the gooey black stuff across the trunk right behind the rear seat.

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Tp///M3 · Wed, May-08-2019, 10:06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgizmo04

I did topside with the extension. I already had turner plates from po. I was excited about this kit because it didn't require dropping the subframe and could be done from top only...Shop still had to drop the subframe because the drill bit guide included needs to be modified - it assumes the subframe is down when drilling from bottom so you can screw it in flush with the underside, if you don't drop the subframe, the guide doesn't fit to screw in to protect the threads.

Word of advice on the subframe reinforcement from top for anyone looking to do it, I didn't follow my advice

because had family stuff. 75% of total work hours is prepping, so clean out your trunk, rear seat, remove (with chisel, 3m remover, etc) all the sound deadening crap, especially the gooey black stuff across the trunk right behind the rear seat.

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Thanks for the info.

I am doing the whole thing; topside, plate reinforced on the bottom, also the solid bushing so the subframe needs to come down.
Hoping someone in SoCal had done this using CMP kits.

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apexapex · Fri, Jun-07-2019, 10:36:32 PM

It's been a while since this was posted but I hope this helps. I didn't join the GB since I didn't have a M3 yet but I purchased their subframe reinforcement plate, subframe bushings and RTAB 2 weeks ago and just had Matt @ Tech Craft install it. Everything went smoothly and he was really impressed with the overall kit, especially the RTAB bushing.

Zzyzx85 · Mon, Jun-10-2019, 03:42:44 PM

I think I saw some pics of the installed reinforcements on your car that Matt posted up on Instagram. They look good. Lots of coverage.

apexapex · Tue, Jun-11-2019, 08:18:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zzyzx85

I think I saw some pics of the installed reinforcements on your car that Matt posted up on Instagram. They look good. Lots of coverage.

Yeah, that’s the one!

Tp///M3 · Tue, Jun-11-2019, 04:42:13 PM

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Originally Posted by apexapex

It's been a while since this was posted but I hope this helps. I didn't join the GB since I didn't have a M3 yet but I purchased their subframe reinforcement plate, subframe bushings and RTAB 2 weeks ago and just had Matt @ Tech Craft install it. Everything went smoothly and he was really impressed with the overall kit, especially the RTAB bushing.

Thanks for posting this. Could you pm me on how much he charged you? Thanks.

Tue, May-07-2019, 06:55:30 PM	#1
Tp///M3 Got ///M? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,285 Reputation: 0 Location: Sunny Diego!	CMP Kits Hi all, Anyone from recent CMP group-buy installed their kits in SoCal, shop used? Or have recommendation on the shop? Thanks. __________________ 04 CarbonBlack/ImolaRed

Tue, May-07-2019, 07:05:17 PM	#2
TboneM3 YNWA Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,343 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 E46 Reputation: 0 Location: Socal	Re: CMP Kits Interested as well. I would guess Matt at Techcraft (Irwindale) could handle it as he fabs cages I believe. __________________ /// 2004 SilberGrau M3 · Coupe · 6MT · slicktop · manual seats · zero options · ~3200lbs · JOURNAL _ Evolve-R Alpha N · Evolve CSL CF Airbox · Eventuri Scoop · Supersprint V1 stepped 2.5" · SS V1 S pipes 2.5" + 200 cell HFC · OE sect 2 · SCZA 2.5" sect 3 · Besian · RE pullies · fan/SAP/washer delete · CSL battery Bilstein HD B6/Eibach 325/600lb + GC "tall" RSMs · Hotchkis front sway (med) · rear strut bar · TMS camber & subframe plates · Eibach alu rear camber arms · RE trans mounts · AKG poly subf/diff 95a · SDW RTAB · weighted ///M knob + ZHP alcantara boot + UUC DSSR + delrin bushing · Mason clutch pedal + brass bushing · TMS black pedals · delrin brake pedal bushing OE CSL trunk · Sportline 8S 18"x8.5/9.5" · MPSS 245/275 · APEX 75mm Studs · Brembo 996 4 pot 36/40 345mm CSL & 28/30 328mm CSL · ZHP "712" rack · Pioneer/CDT/Eclipse/Kicker Last edited by TboneM3; Tue, May-07-2019 at 10:04:19 PM.

Tue, May-07-2019, 08:40:11 PM	#3
mrgizmo04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 3,123 In the garage: '05 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Menlo Park	Re: CMP Kits I've done in norcal (this one not diy) if anyone interested. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ '85 528e 164k miles (sold) '05 M3 6MT coupe All DIY: VANOS, WPC rod bearings, full SS (SS stepped V1 headers, catted S1, stock S2, SS sport), AFD E85 Proflex kit, Ohlins R&T/Hyperco 375f Swift 672r/GC street tops and camber plates, ST40 355 pfc08, 330 ZHP steering rack, diffsonline 4.1 diff with rem polish, E60 short shifter lever, AKG black diff bushings/subframe bushings, Rogue rtab, Sachs clutch/flywheel, rear main, Beyer driveshaft, valve adjustment, cooling refresh. Happy to help with VANOS or any other DIY job around NorCal. Have various specialty tools (VANOS, RTAB, engine bar, valve adjustment, tranny jack, ball joint separator, pilot bearing puller, tap&die kit, etc).

Fri, Jun-07-2019, 10:36:32 PM	#7
apexapex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,836 Reputation: 0 Location: Walnut + Rowland Heights, CA	Re: CMP Kits It's been a while since this was posted but I hope this helps. I didn't join the GB since I didn't have a M3 yet but I purchased their subframe reinforcement plate, subframe bushings and RTAB 2 weeks ago and just had Matt @ Tech Craft install it. Everything went smoothly and he was really impressed with the overall kit, especially the RTAB bushing. __________________ S54 E36 Build

Mon, Jun-10-2019, 03:42:44 PM	#8
Zzyzx85 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 317 In the garage: '03 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: California	Re: CMP Kits I think I saw some pics of the installed reinforcements on your car that Matt posted up on Instagram. They look good. Lots of coverage.

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