[dfries]

Originally Posted by ajvee

You're very welcome Doug! Have you raced any old ladies with that beast of yours?

I had one stare me down outside of the grocery store, when it came time to race I chickened out. I guess I will never know the cars potential!!

[dfries]

Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

We may need to have a friendly speed competition (in Mexico of course) tomorrow.

Up to you but I want to see how bad you'll beat my car. Man that thing was an animal!

Nick

I'm sure any discrepancies in speed/power are due to a failing HPFP!! But a friendly challenge is always appreciated.

[dfries]

You can tell who really is working hard on a Friday afternoon if you look back over the last few hours of posts

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by dfries

You can tell who really is working hard on a Friday afternoon if you look back over the last few hours of posts

This sounds like an accusation Doug....

[airwolf878]

Nick,

Have any of the dealers updated your software version recently? The new one that came out within the last month has some changes that affect how the fuel pumps work and supposedly resolves many of the failure problems. Not that it will fix your current bad pump, but it should keep the new replacement from failing (in theory).

[IRL-MN]

Originally Posted by ajvee

As an auditor, here is the problem with that data. Shell is a recommended company, hence more people are going to use it. As reflected in the data 52% of the polled users use Shell. 38% don't have HPFP issues, while 14% do. Roughly, about 36% of shell users have issues. If you look at Exxon Mobile, only about 27% of users have issues. So, while the data "looks" favourable for Shell, it is by no means conclusive

I'm by no means a statistics expert, but aren't there may other factors that need to be considered here? For example, for those who vote for one gas company, do they exclusively use that one brand without exception? I would assume only a minority would, and in most cases every few tanks may be a different brand depending on where one is when the tank runs low. (I know I do stick with one brand as there Shell station close by my place. If I take a trip I plan to make sure that I can get where I'm going and back with access to some form of "Top Tier" gas ).

Also, did all of the voters buy the car new? If not, there is no way to know what type of gas was used by the previous owner.

It would be interesting to conduct a more detailed study factoring in all of these variables to see if in fact there is a connection to fuel brand, mileage at failure etc. Given that it's not much extra hassle for me to fill up with Shell, I will do so if there is even the slightest chance of it reducing the risk of failure.

This whole thing is BS for sure, and I agree with Nick - you should not have to seek out a certain brand of fuel at the risk of being stranded on the roadside!

Edit: I am also BP fan Anvar, I used only BP in my 330 and still use it mostly for the Fusion

[IRL-MN]

Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

I was just updating the album covers on my iTunes videos (I was a sucker and bought an Apple TV). Anyway, I'm not sure if you've ever seen Back to the Future (that was the cover I was searching for) in the end "Doc" flips open the Mr. Fusion and is throwing in garbage and beer cans in to make the cars' electronics work (The Flux Capacitor).

lol - that's the American dream. A 335mr.fusion edition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_time_machine

Oh and speaking of which, I saw a straight up DeLorean at subway right by my house - I had to give the thumbs up. Back to the Future was like my all time fav movie as a kid.

Nick

lol

Some Pics:

I still want a DeLorean because of this movie. It's such a bad car for so many reasons, but it's just so damn cool! My favorite line is "1.21 gigawatts!!" haha

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Oh god I can quote the whole movie. I won't start here though.



Nick

That movies was one of the few movies we had growing up (Damn India didnt have sell any english movies). I love Biff man, if I have kids, I want them to be like him when they grow up! What a cool guy!

[BSME90]

Here is some more pictures of my bumper.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375607

[BSME90]

Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

What time is it at anyway? lol

Meet at IMOLA at 11am.

[JBEurotech_BMW_Repair]

If you have a RAD 2 radio BMW WILL NOT update the software right now as there is a 100% kill rate of that radio with the new software.......

HPFP is not a new issues its been a BOSCH problem on all DI cars AUDI has had there own issues with them. The early n73 have had issues I replaced pupms on a couple n73's already

[ktan]

Originally Posted by JBEurotech_BMW_Repair

If you have a RAD 2 radio BMW WILL NOT update the software right now as there is a 100% kill rate of that radio with the new software.......

HPFP is not a new issues its been a BOSCH problem on all DI cars AUDI has had there own issues with them. The early n73 have had issues I replaced pupms on a couple n73's already

You gonna make it tomorrow Seth? I still owe you for the Benz. We're waiting on parts!

[IRL-MN]

Well I just finished treating my E92's leather interior. It took a few hours but I could see the results right away. The BMW leather care kit is well worth the $20.

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Well I just finished treating my E92's leather interior. It took a few hours but I could see the results right away. The BMW leather care kit is well worth the $20.

Oh sweet! Did you buy it from motorworks? A few hours sounds like quite a bit of time man

[IRL-MN]

Originally Posted by ajvee

Oh sweet! Did you buy it from motorworks? A few hours sounds like quite a bit of time man

lol, it was a little more activity than I usually like on a Sunday morning, but worth it!

Edit: I did buy it at MW.

[BrianMN]

I do it about every week (mostly due to boredom) and it only takes me apx 20 mins....highly recommended so your seats don't crack-snapple-pop like Nick's haha

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by BrianMN

I do it about every week (mostly due to boredom) and it only takes me apx 20 mins....highly recommended so your seats don't crack-snapple-pop like Nick's haha

Is there somewhere I can buy it other than at motorworks?

[IRL-MN]

Originally Posted by BrianMN

I do it about every week (mostly due to boredom) and it only takes me apx 20 mins....highly recommended so your seats don't crack-snapple-pop like Nick's haha

Yeah, this was my first time, so I went over everything real slow and then went back to redo the drivers seat and bolsters. Hopefully I can get it down to 20 mins if I can do it regularly

Originally Posted by ajvee

Is there somewhere I can buy it other than at motorworks?

You can get leather cleaner / conditioner at any auto store (maybe even at Target?). This is just the BMW branded stuff. It's a nice kit that provides applicator sponges and dry wipes.

[BSME90]

Originally Posted by ajvee

Is there somewhere I can buy it other than at motorworks?

I've seen some detail stuff on bavarian's website:

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

I haven't bought anything from them but if I need any detail-related items, I go to http://www.detailedimage.com/

[JBEurotech_BMW_Repair]

Originally Posted by ktan

You gonna make it tomorrow Seth? I still owe you for the Benz. We're waiting on parts!

Nope have the Mother in Law in town have to stay home and entertain her.......

[IRL-MN]

Originally Posted by BSME90

I've seen some detail stuff on bavarian's website:

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

I haven't bought anything from them but if I need any detail-related items, I go to http://www.detailedimage.com/

Hey Martin, I'm thinking about taping up the front of the car for the trip to the Dells this weekend. Would save having to wash it before the meet. Any tips? What brand of tape do you use? How long does it take you?

[JBEurotech_BMW_Repair]

Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Hey Martin, I'm thinking about taping up the front of the car for the trip to the Dells this weekend. Would save having to wash it before the meet. Any tips? What brand of tape do you use? How long does it take you?

Painters tape is what MOST people use choose any color you want. Peels off easy and no risk of paint damage. We use with when pull the supentions to prevent that accidental scratch to a fender