Official Minnesota Chat Thread

ajvee · 12-07-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Has anybody been playing Gran Turismo 5? I got it recently, and it's rather awesome. I think I need a steering wheel though, the standard controller makes it more difficult than it needs to be. I have a lot of work to do to be able to afford a nice car - had to start off with a used Miata

no wonder your forum presence has dropped off!! Kids these days I tell ya.

I have a PS3, but haven't played a game since Doom from freshmen year of college.

ajvee · 12-07-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedomn

No sh&t.....he is crazy....I bet I asked him for shipping/tracking info 5 times starting from day one (November 20th)....I only resorted to negative posting when he would not respond at all to PM's....nothing...I have bought rims/exhausts etc with no issues....to think I am at fault or trying to scam him for $70 is really pissing me off.....

As you know I actually bought another set of grills so i am out twice the $$.

If i actually recieve them or find them or whatever I will be selling.....

also, did ya see there is another guy (balbudha) that didn't recieve another set of grills he sold...??..strange coincidence?....I doubt it!!

Let me know if you receive the gloss black grills. Wouldn't mind test fitting them and then deciding. We might all win in the end!

BrianMN · 12-07-2010, 06:31 PM

Happy Birthday to me!

BSME90 · 12-07-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Happy Birthday to me!

ajvee · 12-07-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Happy Birthday to me!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!!!

BrianMN · 12-07-2010, 07:20 PM

Haha thanks guys!

Reedomn · 12-07-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Let me know if you receive the gloss black grills. Wouldn't mind test fitting them and then deciding. We might all win in the end!

I will.....we all know you will have the most "modded car" here!!...you can't help it...

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Happy Birthday to me!

Happy Birthday Brian!!

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Damn that's just a shitty situation to be in...sorry to hear about that Reed. Just unfortunate you get pulled into a confrontation without having done anything wrong, and rather properly following up to ensure crap doesn't happen.

Thanks...what a waste of time...I did contact UPS...waiting for response...

cyrus4u · 12-07-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Happy Birthday to me!

Happy Birthday Brian!!

cyrus4u · 12-08-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Great find man! The thing is though a fellow E90 poster (dfries) bought a lemoned 335i and the thing put down 368 whp with a tune only!! I think the car was lemoned because of multiple HPFP failures. I wonder if this might be the case with this one.

I hear you. It's a little risky with a salvaged car though. You never know what kind of accident it has been in. I guess you can still work with it if the damage was purely superficial but you'd definitely want to get it thoroughly inspected.

cyrus4u · 12-08-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Has anybody been playing Gran Turismo 5? I got it recently, and it's rather awesome. I think I need a steering wheel though, the standard controller makes it more difficult than it needs to be. I have a lot of work to do to be able to afford a nice car - had to start off with a used Miata

I have the GT 5 prologue. Played it a lot when it was new but haven't played it in a while now. You're right, you definitely need a steering wheel to clear the tougher stages.

BSME90 · 12-08-2010, 12:40 AM

Anybody familiar with how to remove trunk? I'm trying to test fit the LCI trunk before sending it out for paint. I was going to make a thread about it in the DIY section, but wanted to see if anyone locally knows. Thanks.

BrianMN · 12-08-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BSME90

Anybody familiar with how to remove trunk? I'm trying to test fit the LCI trunk before sending it out for paint. I was going to make a thread about it in the DIY section, but wanted to see if anyone locally knows. Thanks.

It's pretty easy. Just 4 11mm bolts to get the trunk off the hinges. I did it when I first got my car to clean everything.... You just need a bit of trial and error getting it lined up perfectly once put back on.

ajvee · 12-08-2010, 11:39 AM

Guys what do you think? I like the subtle, aggressive look.

BrianMN · 12-08-2010, 12:24 PM

Haha it's been what, a couple days since you got the exhaust on and now you're already looking forward to this?!??! This would definitely be a 'mod', unless you plow into a deer, whichcase this would make perfect sense!

That bumper does look really good. Otherwise, there are a couple add-on lips out there that I think look great!

ajvee · 12-08-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Haha it's been what, a couple days since you got the exhaust on and now you're already looking forward to this?!??! This would definitely be a 'mod', unless you plow into a deer, whichcase this would make perfect sense!

That bumper does look really good. Otherwise, there are a couple add-on lips out there that I think look great!

Hahhahah I just thought it was cool how the lip is molded to the bumper. I would have bigger things to think about than an aftermarket bumper if I ploughed into a deer!

Not a fan of add on lips.

BrianMN · 12-08-2010, 12:27 PM

.........for example of this one: http://www.motormavens.com/2009/07/c...tross-is-f-gt/

airwolf878 · 12-08-2010, 01:57 PM

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Happy Birthday to me!

Happy birthday!

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Not a fan of add on lips.

Don't be a hater.

BrianMN · 12-08-2010, 02:03 PM

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Hahhahah I just thought it was cool how the lip is molded to the bumper. I would have bigger things to think about than an aftermarket bumper if I ploughed into a deer!

Not a fan of add on lips.

Isn't that a complete bumper on the black M3 in your picture? If that lip is molded onto the bumper, they surely did a good job!

ajvee · 12-08-2010, 02:05 PM

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Don't be a hater.

With the exception of yours of course aaron

MNm3 · 12-08-2010, 02:44 PM

This car is pretty sick. I love the aftermarket bumper on this car... I can't decide if I like the color or not though.

Either way, if you want to see some cool project cars, check out IND's website.

BrianMN · 12-08-2010, 03:05 PM

^^That would be my favorite front bumper on an M3...I couldn't remember the name of it! That is such a proportionally subtle yet aggressive bumper I've seen. I like the color on that one too

MNm3 · 12-08-2010, 04:45 PM

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^^That would be my favorite front bumper on an M3...I couldn't remember the name of it! That is such a proportionally subtle yet aggressive bumper I've seen. I like the color on that one too

Its RD Sport's Carbon Kevlar Front bumper...

There is just one small problem with this one though... it costs $1,900.00 un painted.

Looking on there website, they did the carbon fiber roof mod to that sedan. Kind of cool.

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BSME90 Captain 43 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [9.00]	Anybody familiar with how to remove trunk? I'm trying to test fit the LCI trunk before sending it out for paint. I was going to make a thread about it in the DIY section, but wanted to see if anyone locally knows. Thanks.
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BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	Haha it's been what, a couple days since you got the exhaust on and now you're already looking forward to this?!??! This would definitely be a 'mod', unless you plow into a deer, whichcase this would make perfect sense! That bumper does look really good. Otherwise, there are a couple add-on lips out there that I think look great!
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MNm3 Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	This car is pretty sick. I love the aftermarket bumper on this car... I can't decide if I like the color or not though. Either way, if you want to see some cool project cars, check out IND's website. Attached Images __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	^^That would be my favorite front bumper on an M3...I couldn't remember the name of it! That is such a proportionally subtle yet aggressive bumper I've seen. I like the color on that one too
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