Official Minnesota Chat Thread

BrianMN · 12-12-2010, 10:45 PM

Nice Anvar! Those MR2's are one of my favorite cars!

BSME90 · 12-13-2010, 01:23 AM

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Martin - I didn't know you had an XRS. How is it to drive?

It wasn't an XRS, it was an XR AWD. I really wanted the 6-speed and 1.8L Celica GTS motor but living in MN, the AWD was a better decision for me. I love that car! Toyota reliability, great gas mileage, and lots of space. I got a lot of crap since it was a grocery getter

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Second - 1993 Jspec MR2 turbo. What a car! My friend owns this now.

Fourth - 2007 Infiniti G35 6mt coupe. One of the nicest looking cars ever made! Dealer sold it to me without disclosing 3k worth of frame damage. Took me a year to return it and get my money back!

2 cars I've always wanted to own. My cousin had a MR2 turbo, quick little car. Before the BMW, I was looking at G35 and 37s. Love the styling, but as Nick said, the interior was so-so.

ajvee · 12-13-2010, 11:07 PM

Was everyone speechless today on account of the weather?

My M spent the entire day outside in a Target parking lot (Damn store visits

) The car wouldn't stay on until I held the revs to about 2k on the third time around!

Reedomn · 12-14-2010, 12:14 AM

You left the beloved M outside all day!!!!

I think it is time to call social services. Your going to have turn her in by noon tomorrow so we can find it a good loving home......

on another note...I am now in possession of 2 sets of gloss black grills, one of which will go on the M and one of which I am going to sell, along with a set of matte black ones. Let me know if you want a set as I am going to put them up for sale this weekend. I can bring them with me work downtown if that helps ....

and Brian just to let you know. I am bringing the M in tomorrow for some oil and since I was going I told them to put the Dinan exhaust on as I have a 15% of service card. But I would still like to drink beer and eat pizza..

stay warm...........

IRL-MN · 12-14-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Was everyone speechless today on account of the weather?

My M spent the entire day outside in a Target parking lot (Damn store visits

) The car wouldn't stay on until I held the revs to about 2k on the third time around!

I'm slowly getting over the weather! I'm not over the condition of the roads however. South Minneapolis is still a complete mess. Also, I came down 35W for the first time since the storm today, and at the end of the commons area where the highway swings hard left, there is a huge wall of snow, like 15' high blocking all but the car pool lane on the far left! I couldn't believe it, there is no warning or anything!

You need to get the M checked out man, that is not normal! My car sits outside in an open parking lot at work every day and it starts first time every time regardless of temperature.

ajvee · 12-14-2010, 10:42 AM

Frankly I am not too worried about it. The S65 is pretty finicky and always runs a bit rough in the morning and I am sure the cold doesn't help. It was -8 yesterday evening when i left. It runs perfectly after a few seconds so dont think it is too much cause for concern.

MNm3 · 12-14-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Frankly I am not too worried about it. The S65 is pretty finicky and always runs a bit rough in the morning and I am sure the cold doesn't help. It was -8 yesterday evening when i left. It runs perfectly after a few seconds so dont think it is too much cause for concern.

I didn't know that it wouldn't stay started... that is a little odd. Nonetheless, its probably not something to worry about. My 330 was rarely parked in a garage in MT and there would be nights of -20 on a regular basis. I would start it and it would barely run. Let it warm up, turn it off and turn it on again and it was perfect.

I think its just one of those weird quirks with these cars.

ajvee · 12-14-2010, 02:16 PM

perhaps it was due to low fuel level. Are the m pumps designed in a way where they are unaffected by low fuel levels?

ajvee · 12-14-2010, 04:24 PM

whats on people's christmas list this year?

what are you guys doing for new years eve?

BrianMN · 12-14-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

perhaps it was due to low fuel level. Are the m pumps designed in a way where they are unaffected by low fuel levels?

Yeah I always try to keep fuel above 1/4 tank...especially with traditional in-tank fuel pumps. --In the winter, the risk of condensation and freezing lines is significant. -In the summer, the fuel actually helps keep the fuel pump cooled when it is submerged in fuel...so when you have very low fuel there's no fuel to help cool the pump, which can lead to premature failure. That's just a phobia of mine..as I've had fuel pumps go out on previous trucks I've had...but surely BMW has better fuel pumps to begin with. Some people ALWAYS have less than 1/4 tank and never have problems...some always have above 1/2 tank and have many problems.

MNm3 · 12-14-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

whats on people's christmas list this year?

what are you guys doing for new years eve?

I'm hoping for help with an A/V receiver as I am working on putting together a home entertainment system. Also, a jacket. I need a new jacket that is a little more dressy for work, etc.

I am not sure what my New Years plans are as of yet. Probably should figure that out. The last two years I have just gone out downtown and in uptown, but have gotten a little sick of spending the vast majority of the evening waiting in lines for getting in, lines for drinks, lines for the bathroom, lines, lines and more lines.

So I'm thinking something different for this year.

cyrus4u · 12-14-2010, 07:35 PM

Same here.. got myself a Denon 2311CI AVR so got to work on getting it hooked to my Polk speakers and run Audyssey MultEQ. I'm thinking of getting the PS3 move bundle as well.. not sure about that yet.

BrianMN · 12-14-2010, 08:46 PM

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Same here.. got myself a Denon 2311CI AVR so got to work on getting it hooked to my Polk speakers and run Audyssey MultEQ. I'm thinking of getting the PS3 move bundle as well.. not sure about that yet.

Yeah I saw a dank PS3 and ~50" flat screen TV deal at Best Buy for around $1200. Seems like a super good deal. I'd probably get it if I ever played video games.

My biggest wish for a Christmas gift is a great job to begin my career.

ajvee · 12-14-2010, 09:14 PM

Well let me know if any of you guys want to put something together for New Year's. Don't want to end up doing the same thing as last year (rather low key boring party) and don't want to stand in line at some bar either.

Porsche 911 turbo on my list btw.

BrianMN · 12-14-2010, 09:20 PM

I'd be down to do something with you guys for New Years. I too am not a fan of the extremely crowded bars downtown...lines, grinding with other dudes to get from point A to B, standing outside waiting to get in, etc.

airwolf878 · 12-14-2010, 10:08 PM

I might be up for something on New Years depending on my work schedule.

BSME90 · 12-14-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

whats on people's christmas list this year?

what are you guys doing for new years eve?

I just want to finish my lci rear conversion

!! Bringing the trunk to Rogers Collision for paint if not tomorrow, Thursday. Tail lights and Mtech bumper arrive end of this week.

I'll be going to Vegas to spend time with some fam and do some gambling.

airwolf878 · 12-14-2010, 10:16 PM

I realize I'm a couple days late to this, but I've been busy so give me a break. :-P A few pics of some of my previous vehicles...

Reedomn · 12-14-2010, 10:25 PM

oh...i remember those days....grinding through people to get from point A to point B at a crowded bar full of hot gals....i know I am the oldest guy here as I have an 11 year old boy playing some solid hockey and a 13 year old girl (12/29) who not so long from now will be at THAT BAR...

Will be heading to our place in Ft. Myers FLA for New Years....be safe guys....

BY the way ..LOVING the Dinan axel back on Day 1.....

ajvee · 12-14-2010, 10:33 PM

Aaron - Man! I am a sucker for Saabs! Is that a 9-3 aero?

ajvee · 12-14-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedomn

oh...i remember those days....grinding through people to get from point A to point B at a crowded bar full of hot gals....i know I am the oldest guy here as I have an 11 year old boy playing some solid hockey and a 13 year old girl (12/29) who not so long from now will be at THAT BAR...

Will be heading to our place in Ft. Myers FLA for New Years....be safe guys....

BY the way ..LOVING the Dinan axel back on Day 1.....

Enjoy the exhaust Reed, I find that I am actually shifting much earlier to hear the low end burble! I think the engine noise tends to drown out the exhaust noise at higher rpms. The parking structure sounds are just ungodly!

Reedomn · 12-14-2010, 10:58 PM

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Enjoy the exhaust Reed, I find that I am actually shifting much earlier to hear the low end burble! I think the engine noise tends to drown out the exhaust noise at higher rpms. The parking structure sounds are just ungodly!

thanks Anvar....it is fun to hear the great new sound the M can make...wish it was summer!! Not sure if you switched out the air filter but I have the MS and it really changes the sound on the intake which is very noticible...

carried the OEM exhaust to the basement....really heavy!!

reed

12-12-2010, 10:45 PM	#2289
BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	Nice Anvar! Those MR2's are one of my favorite cars!
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12-13-2010, 11:07 PM	#2291
ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Was everyone speechless today on account of the weather? My M spent the entire day outside in a Target parking lot (Damn store visits ) The car wouldn't stay on until I held the revs to about 2k on the third time around!
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12-14-2010, 12:14 AM	#2292
Reedomn Major 692 Rep 1,468 Posts Drives: Lambo Huracan/RR Velar/C8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (15)	You left the beloved M outside all day!!!! I think it is time to call social services. Your going to have turn her in by noon tomorrow so we can find it a good loving home...... on another note...I am now in possession of 2 sets of gloss black grills, one of which will go on the M and one of which I am going to sell, along with a set of matte black ones. Let me know if you want a set as I am going to put them up for sale this weekend. I can bring them with me work downtown if that helps .... and Brian just to let you know. I am bringing the M in tomorrow for some oil and since I was going I told them to put the Dinan exhaust on as I have a 15% of service card. But I would still like to drink beer and eat pizza.. stay warm........... __________________ Lambo Huracan, Cherokee SRT, C8 on order. Sold- 458, GT3, f80 M3, e82 1M, f87 M2, e30 M3, e90 M3, e36 M3, e34 M5, e36 M3, e30 M3........
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12-14-2010, 10:42 AM	#2294
ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Frankly I am not too worried about it. The S65 is pretty finicky and always runs a bit rough in the morning and I am sure the cold doesn't help. It was -8 yesterday evening when i left. It runs perfectly after a few seconds so dont think it is too much cause for concern.
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ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	perhaps it was due to low fuel level. Are the m pumps designed in a way where they are unaffected by low fuel levels?
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12-14-2010, 04:24 PM	#2297
ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	whats on people's christmas list this year? what are you guys doing for new years eve?
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12-14-2010, 07:35 PM	#2300
cyrus4u Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Same here.. got myself a Denon 2311CI AVR so got to work on getting it hooked to my Polk speakers and run Audyssey MultEQ. I'm thinking of getting the PS3 move bundle as well.. not sure about that yet.
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12-14-2010, 09:14 PM	#2302
ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Well let me know if any of you guys want to put something together for New Year's. Don't want to end up doing the same thing as last year (rather low key boring party) and don't want to stand in line at some bar either. Porsche 911 turbo on my list btw.
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12-14-2010, 09:20 PM	#2303
BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	I'd be down to do something with you guys for New Years. I too am not a fan of the extremely crowded bars downtown...lines, grinding with other dudes to get from point A to B, standing outside waiting to get in, etc.
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12-14-2010, 10:08 PM	#2304
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12-14-2010, 10:16 PM	#2306
airwolf878 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	I realize I'm a couple days late to this, but I've been busy so give me a break. :-P A few pics of some of my previous vehicles...
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12-14-2010, 10:25 PM	#2307
Reedomn Major 692 Rep 1,468 Posts Drives: Lambo Huracan/RR Velar/C8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (15)	oh...i remember those days....grinding through people to get from point A to point B at a crowded bar full of hot gals....i know I am the oldest guy here as I have an 11 year old boy playing some solid hockey and a 13 year old girl (12/29) who not so long from now will be at THAT BAR... Will be heading to our place in Ft. Myers FLA for New Years....be safe guys.... BY the way ..LOVING the Dinan axel back on Day 1..... __________________ Lambo Huracan, Cherokee SRT, C8 on order. Sold- 458, GT3, f80 M3, e82 1M, f87 M2, e30 M3, e90 M3, e36 M3, e34 M5, e36 M3, e30 M3........
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12-14-2010, 10:33 PM	#2308
ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Aaron - Man! I am a sucker for Saabs! Is that a 9-3 aero?
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