Official New England Chat Forum (#2)

hmmcolor · 09-07-2011, 06:38 PM

Hot. Get the cracks fixed? Keeping the CS7s?

TL · 09-07-2011, 06:43 PM

thanks, yep I'm keeping the CS7 cuz i'm still not sure how i feel about the black wheels...bit too aggressive for me. If i do go with them i feel i would have to black out my window trim and get black kidney grille to go with the "murder out look"

hmmcolor · 09-07-2011, 06:55 PM

They do completely change the look. Or maybe I'm just used to seeing your car in HDR

ibeclueless · 09-07-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

thanks, yep I'm keeping the CS7 cuz i'm still not sure how i feel about the black wheels...bit too aggressive for me. If i do go with them i feel i would have to black out my window trim and get black kidney grille to go with the "murder out look"

looks pretty good to me but definitely need to black everything else out

TL · 09-08-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeclueless

looks pretty good to me but definitely need to black everything else out

and that means spending some $$ as i would have to fix 2 of the rims and get the trims wrap in black and get black kidneys.....i think about that next summer

dwells · 09-09-2011, 03:36 PM

Those of you running 335is, are any of you rocking a tune? It's getting to that point where I want some more power (car's feeling a bit sluggish lately, I wish there was a nearby dyno). However, I still have the CPO warranty and go to the dealer for everything including oil changes, so the thought of having to get into the ECU and remove a PROcede/JB4 each time kinda bothers me. Leaning toward the COBB at this point just for ease of use.

How much do you think I'm going to harm my car running a fairly conservative tune (hoping for 370hp-ish after an intake and tune)? I don't want to have to deal with blown turbos at 100K and I've seen people on here complaining about blown turbos. Is powertrain damage something I really need to worry about it, or is that something that only happens in the 450hp/meth injection range?

cyphr · 09-09-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

and that means spending some $$ as i would have to fix 2 of the rims and get the trims wrap in black and get black kidneys.....i think about that next summer

Do eeeeeet! You know what they say about going black....

Also, I can't see your pic of the wheels mounted.

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Originally Posted by dwells

Those of you running 335is, are any of you rocking a tune? It's getting to that point where I want some more power (car's feeling a bit sluggish lately, I wish there was a nearby dyno). However, I still have the CPO warranty and go to the dealer for everything including oil changes, so the thought of having to get into the ECU and remove a PROcede/JB4 each time kinda bothers me. Leaning toward the COBB at this point just for ease of use.

How much do you think I'm going to harm my car running a fairly conservative tune (hoping for 370hp-ish after an intake and tune)? I don't want to have to deal with blown turbos at 100K and I've seen people on here complaining about blown turbos. Is powertrain damage something I really need to worry about it, or is that something that only happens in the 450hp/meth injection range?

JB4 would be be a good choice for your needs. It's really not that hard to remove it as long as you get the PnP harness.

TL · 09-09-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

Do eeeeeet! You know what they say about going black....

Also, I can't see your pic of the wheels mounted.

JB4 would be be a good choice for your needs. It's really not that hard to remove it as long as you get the PnP harness.

what's ur email address, i'll send you the link

TL · 09-09-2011, 04:33 PM

never mind, i found it and sent it to ur gmail

cyphr · 09-09-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

never mind, i found it and sent it to ur gmail

Got it. Looks great as it is. Aggressive but still classy, no need to go with the full murder look. I say fix em and run em. And while you're having a blast with your new wheels I'll make sure your CS7s aren't neglected

TL · 09-10-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

Got it. Looks great as it is. Aggressive but still classy, no need to go with the full murder look. I say fix em and run em. And while you're having a blast with your new wheels I'll make sure your CS7s aren't neglected

thanks, i think there's a line of ppl interested to also know what i plan to do with my CS7s

darkrom · 09-12-2011, 09:07 AM

Well I test fitted the replica Mtech rear last night

Horrible horrible fitment. I hope to get my cash back and maybe save for the OEM mtech kit after the winter.

TL · 09-12-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by darkrom

Well I test fitted the replica Mtech rear last night

Horrible horrible fitment. I hope to get my cash back and maybe save for the OEM mtech kit after the winter.

hope you didnt pay a lot for it.......i got a replica aero kit and the fit wasn't as great but i decided to just keep it

cyphr · 09-12-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by darkrom

Well I test fitted the replica Mtech rear last night

Horrible horrible fitment. I hope to get my cash back and maybe save for the OEM mtech kit after the winter.

How far off is it? Usually aftermarket kits and even OEM need a bit "massaging" to fit well. If it's way off then it might be a good idea to ask for a return.

darkrom · 09-12-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

How far off is it? Usually aftermarket kits and even OEM need a bit "massaging" to fit well. If it's way off then it might be a good idea to ask for a return.

I've dealt with aftermarket before and my buddy helping me has built a few race cars and works for BMW. This was way past the usual massaging I almost expect from aftermarket. It is past wailing lol. Definitely not fitting close to right. Even if it did the material really sucks too. Hopefully I hear back real soon.

cyphr · 09-12-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by darkrom

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Originally Posted by cyphr

How far off is it? Usually aftermarket kits and even OEM need a bit "massaging" to fit well. If it's way off then it might be a good idea to ask for a return.

I've dealt with aftermarket before and my buddy helping me has built a few race cars and works for BMW. This was way past the usual massaging I almost expect from aftermarket. It is past wailing lol. Definitely not fitting close to right. Even if it did the material really sucks too. Hopefully I hear back real soon.

Sounds pretty bad all around. Hope it works out for ya. Do you mind pming me the name of the company?

darkrom · 09-13-2011, 01:17 PM

I can try to look up the name of the company, but I got in on a group buy with another member here. The member from here is a good guy and easy to work with so I don't blame him at all. He handled basically everything for me so I have to look to even find out the company name. No need to PM it either, it should be open for discussion. I mean I can't imagine any company sells nothing but poorly fitting parts. Bad fitment happens, as long as they give me my money back then they are still a good company in my book.

TL · 09-13-2011, 06:44 PM

World Trade Center by GQjai, on Flickr

3_runner · 09-13-2011, 09:52 PM

Great Pics, especially 9-11 tribute lights and freedom tower.

TL · 09-13-2011, 10:25 PM

thanks

jopa489 · 09-14-2011, 08:13 PM

I think I've finally settled on waiting for F30 rather than ordering an E92 now. Might even wait for F32, but don't know if I can hold out that long.

The new car bug sucks..

darkrom · 09-15-2011, 08:12 AM

TL I've never been particularly interested in photography, but your pics make me stop and check it out every single time. Nice work.

Jopa I wish I had those kind of problems lol.

09-07-2011, 06:38 PM	#551
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TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	thanks, yep I'm keeping the CS7 cuz i'm still not sure how i feel about the black wheels...bit too aggressive for me. If i do go with them i feel i would have to black out my window trim and get black kidney grille to go with the "murder out look" __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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09-07-2011, 06:55 PM	#553
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09-09-2011, 03:36 PM	#556
dwells ಠ_ಠ 75 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	Those of you running 335is, are any of you rocking a tune? It's getting to that point where I want some more power (car's feeling a bit sluggish lately, I wish there was a nearby dyno). However, I still have the CPO warranty and go to the dealer for everything including oil changes, so the thought of having to get into the ECU and remove a PROcede/JB4 each time kinda bothers me. Leaning toward the COBB at this point just for ease of use. How much do you think I'm going to harm my car running a fairly conservative tune (hoping for 370hp-ish after an intake and tune)? I don't want to have to deal with blown turbos at 100K and I've seen people on here complaining about blown turbos. Is powertrain damage something I really need to worry about it, or is that something that only happens in the 450hp/meth injection range? __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \|
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TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	never mind, i found it and sent it to ur gmail __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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09-12-2011, 09:07 AM	#562
darkrom Colonel 242 Rep 2,344 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	Well I test fitted the replica Mtech rear last night Horrible horrible fitment. I hope to get my cash back and maybe save for the OEM mtech kit after the winter.
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09-13-2011, 01:17 PM	#567
darkrom Colonel 242 Rep 2,344 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	I can try to look up the name of the company, but I got in on a group buy with another member here. The member from here is a good guy and easy to work with so I don't blame him at all. He handled basically everything for me so I have to look to even find out the company name. No need to PM it either, it should be open for discussion. I mean I can't imagine any company sells nothing but poorly fitting parts. Bad fitment happens, as long as they give me my money back then they are still a good company in my book.
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TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	World Trade Center by GQjai, on Flickr __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	thanks __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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09-15-2011, 08:12 AM	#572
darkrom Colonel 242 Rep 2,344 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	TL I've never been particularly interested in photography, but your pics make me stop and check it out every single time. Nice work. Jopa I wish I had those kind of problems lol.
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