Three BMW nuts decided to setup a shop one day... this was the result...

thealbert · 03-13-2012, 04:18 AM

Greetings from the Philippines! Just wanted to share.

With over 40 years of combined BMW experience and enthusiasm, three BMW nuts decided to set up a shop one day to share their knowledge and love for BMWs to others......

.....and this was the result:

BMW Parking only!

A few more shots of the shop, starring starring the boss' gem and a visit from royalty!

And introducing royalty! ARC says hello to a Rolls Royce Silver Spur! Our jaws dropped when we saw this regal car pull in. We weren't sure if we had to roll out the red carpet for the driver! haha

6.75 liters of Rolls Royce handcrafted goodness! Our jaws dropped when we saw this regal car pull in. We weren't sure if we had to roll out the red carpet for the driver!

Other random shots of the shop.

Plus! Top Gear USA host and drifting legend Tanner Foust was the in the Philippines working as a stunt driver for the latest Bourne Legacy movie. He dropped by, met up with Arc Automotive and gave us a big thumbs up!

We've only been open for a little over 2 months, so the place is still a work in progress, but needless to say, this is a dream come true for us! You can find more details on us at www.arcautomotive.com.ph. We primarily service BMWs of course!

If you're ever in Manila, Philippines, drop by and hang out with us. Even if you don't have any cars that need to be fixed, we still enjoy the good company of Bimmer-heads! Cheers!

aajami · 03-13-2012, 04:37 AM

That is so cool! Congrats! I might be in the Philippines later this year and would love to check out your shop.

BMW269 · 03-13-2012, 05:30 AM

Thanks for sharing! I like that Alfa Romeo engine bay.

Rodzilla · 03-13-2012, 05:36 AM

Awesome place! I will try to stop by on my next visit.

crypto · 03-13-2012, 09:41 AM

Very cool and clean/clear photos.

tekmoe · 03-13-2012, 10:38 AM

Very cool. The shop looks awesome!

JoeyO · 03-13-2012, 02:04 PM

Not enough pictures. Got any more?

Just kidding. I wish you guys were near me. We have nothing but boobs working at my nearby independent car shops.

DrivenByE30 · 03-13-2012, 02:44 PM

Good Business will bring Customers !!! Congrats on the dedications and the success!

Keep it up!

Z4MLover2012 · 03-13-2012, 03:37 PM

Very nice set up. You guys should be very proud!

ben14142001 · 03-13-2012, 03:42 PM

Beautiful shop!

manolooo · 03-14-2012, 03:23 PM

Awesome!! Much success in the future

Blue Bottle · 03-14-2012, 03:35 PM

Good luck great shop...

poorlilpoop · 03-16-2012, 10:39 PM

That's one clean garage. Very nice. Nice cars too.

Greenkirby21 · 03-16-2012, 11:18 PM

wow your shop looks fantastic! very modern too : D

Aries326 · 03-16-2012, 11:49 PM

I'm there the next time I go home!!!

Chas · 03-17-2012, 07:30 AM

All the best, beautiful shop, much success remember do what you love to do and it will never be a JOB....
Thanks for sharing the pic's keep us posted

thealbert · 06-12-2012, 12:13 PM

Just a few updates and to share a few more pictures.

A BMW Legend drops by the shop!

Godzilla drops by ARC Automotive!

Gotta love all those ///Ms!

thealbert · 06-12-2012, 12:15 PM

Detailing the Z8.

Here are a couple of pictures of a Z8 being detailed. We made sure to get all the nooks and crannies cleaned up!

We also did a full service on the car as well, including a brake upgrade (will post details on that soon).

Wheels off, getting cleaned.

Before

After

Cheers!

03-13-2012, 04:18 AM	#1
thealbert Lieutenant 34 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Sweet Home iTrader: (0)	Three BMW nuts decided to setup a shop one day... this was the result... Greetings from the Philippines! Just wanted to share. With over 40 years of combined BMW experience and enthusiasm, three BMW nuts decided to set up a shop one day to share their knowledge and love for BMWs to others...... .....and this was the result: BMW Parking only! A few more shots of the shop, starring starring the boss' gem and a visit from royalty! And introducing royalty! ARC says hello to a Rolls Royce Silver Spur! Our jaws dropped when we saw this regal car pull in. We weren't sure if we had to roll out the red carpet for the driver! haha 6.75 liters of Rolls Royce handcrafted goodness! Our jaws dropped when we saw this regal car pull in. We weren't sure if we had to roll out the red carpet for the driver! Other random shots of the shop. Plus! Top Gear USA host and drifting legend Tanner Foust was the in the Philippines working as a stunt driver for the latest Bourne Legacy movie. He dropped by, met up with Arc Automotive and gave us a big thumbs up! We've only been open for a little over 2 months, so the place is still a work in progress, but needless to say, this is a dream come true for us! You can find more details on us at www.arcautomotive.com.ph. We primarily service BMWs of course! If you're ever in Manila, Philippines, drop by and hang out with us. Even if you don't have any cars that need to be fixed, we still enjoy the good company of Bimmer-heads! Cheers! Last edited by thealbert; 03-13-2012 at 05:40 AM..
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aajami Brigadier General 436 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	That is so cool! Congrats! I might be in the Philippines later this year and would love to check out your shop. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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BMW269 Brigadier General 445 Rep 3,888 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing! I like that Alfa Romeo engine bay.
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crypto ... 1646 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 CS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	Very cool and clean/clear photos.
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tekmoe Captain 57 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Very cool. The shop looks awesome!
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JoeyO Captain 287 Rep 901 Posts Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Not enough pictures. Got any more? Just kidding. I wish you guys were near me. We have nothing but boobs working at my nearby independent car shops.
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 595 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	Good Business will bring Customers !!! Congrats on the dedications and the success! Keep it up! __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<
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Z4MLover2012 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [7.00]	Very nice set up. You guys should be very proud!
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Blue Bottle Lieutenant 10 Rep 533 Posts Drives: X1 x Drive 2.0L D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	Good luck great shop...
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Chas New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phila iTrader: (0)	All the best, beautiful shop, much success remember do what you love to do and it will never be a JOB.... Thanks for sharing the pic's keep us posted
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thealbert Lieutenant 34 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Sweet Home iTrader: (0)	Just a few updates and to share a few more pictures. A BMW Legend drops by the shop! Godzilla drops by ARC Automotive! Gotta love all those ///Ms! Last edited by thealbert; 06-12-2012 at 12:23 PM..
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thealbert Lieutenant 34 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Sweet Home iTrader: (0)	Detailing the Z8. Here are a couple of pictures of a Z8 being detailed. We made sure to get all the nooks and crannies cleaned up! We also did a full service on the car as well, including a brake upgrade (will post details on that soon). Wheels off, getting cleaned. Before After Cheers!
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