Chicago Walnut Blasting?

Region_Rat · 08-04-2013, 08:17 PM

Is anyone familiar with a shop in the Chicago area that is able to do walnut blasting now that VS isn't around? I just got my car back from having both turbos replaced under warranty, due to wastegate rattle, and thought that it might be a good idea to look into having the intake valves walnut blasted. I am fairly certain that my local dealer (BMW of Schererville) doesn't provide the walnut blasting service.

Delta Goose · 08-04-2013, 10:17 PM

I heard a-spec is charging $3xx. Check out this thread.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=860372

Region_Rat · 08-04-2013, 10:41 PM

Thanks!
I checked out their website. I am thinking about giving them a call. Has anyone done business with them? I work in Burr Ridge, so they wouldn't be too far for me to travel. The price certainly seems right.

Delta Goose · 08-04-2013, 11:06 PM

Where in Burr Ridge do you work? I live there!

Edit: You wouldn't happen to be the AW 135i I always see driving on Plainfield in the afternoon, would you?

Region_Rat · 08-05-2013, 07:07 PM

AW isn't me.
I'm BSM. I should be easy to spot with Indiana plates in Burr Ridge.

My office is south of Plainfield right in between County Line and Madison.

Delta Goose · 08-05-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Region_Rat

AW isn't me.
I'm BSM. I should be easy to spot with Indiana plates in Burr Ridge.

My office is south of Plainfield right in between County Line and Madison.

Right around Five Seasons? Hmm... I have never seen a BSM. So weird that someone from Indiana out of all people works in BR.

europartconnect · 08-19-2013, 10:45 PM

We would be more than willing to help you out with that service. Please pm me for more info

mkPOTO · 08-21-2013, 08:21 AM

yeah definitely contact A-Spec, brad who was the tech over at VS and did over 30+ cars is now over there!

Region_Rat · 09-07-2013, 05:21 PM

I just wanted to give an update. I went to see the guys at A-Spec on Friday and they took really good care of me. Price was $300. It took about 2 hours. I am really happy with the work they did. My car had the turbos replaced under warranty right at 59000 miles. I am now at 60000 miles, and the walnut blasting was a great idea to compliment my fresh turbos. My 1er is now breathing easy. I would definitely recommend A-Spec for anyone looking to get the walnut blasting service done.

Paul · 10-16-2013, 11:59 AM

Also call Anthony at A&L in Palatine.

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Region_Rat New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	Chicago Walnut Blasting? Is anyone familiar with a shop in the Chicago area that is able to do walnut blasting now that VS isn't around? I just got my car back from having both turbos replaced under warranty, due to wastegate rattle, and thought that it might be a good idea to look into having the intake valves walnut blasted. I am fairly certain that my local dealer (BMW of Schererville) doesn't provide the walnut blasting service. Last edited by Region_Rat; 08-04-2013 at 10:30 PM..
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Delta Goose Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: '09 AW 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	I heard a-spec is charging $3xx. Check out this thread. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=860372
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Region_Rat New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I checked out their website. I am thinking about giving them a call. Has anyone done business with them? I work in Burr Ridge, so they wouldn't be too far for me to travel. The price certainly seems right.
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Delta Goose Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 284 Posts Drives: '09 AW 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	Where in Burr Ridge do you work? I live there! Edit: You wouldn't happen to be the AW 135i I always see driving on Plainfield in the afternoon, would you?
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Region_Rat New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	AW isn't me. I'm BSM. I should be easy to spot with Indiana plates in Burr Ridge. My office is south of Plainfield right in between County Line and Madison.
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europartconnect Banned 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: e34, e30's Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NW Suburbs, IL iTrader: (2)	We would be more than willing to help you out with that service. Please pm me for more info
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mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 637 Rep 16,662 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	yeah definitely contact A-Spec, brad who was the tech over at VS and did over 30+ cars is now over there!
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Region_Rat New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	I just wanted to give an update. I went to see the guys at A-Spec on Friday and they took really good care of me. Price was $300. It took about 2 hours. I am really happy with the work they did. My car had the turbos replaced under warranty right at 59000 miles. I am now at 60000 miles, and the walnut blasting was a great idea to compliment my fresh turbos. My 1er is now breathing easy. I would definitely recommend A-Spec for anyone looking to get the walnut blasting service done.
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10-16-2013, 11:59 AM	#10
Paul Private 15 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Touring, EV and a MINI Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Also call Anthony at A&L in Palatine. __________________ "So," I said after I'd had enough, "you've ruined it".
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