[airwolf878]

Originally Posted by ajvee

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

Yeah it was a 2003, had it for 3 years. My first turbo car.

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by airwolf878

Yeah it was a 2003, had it for 3 years. My first turbo car.

Really good looking cars!

[IRL-MN]

Can anyone recommend a decent touchless car wash, preferably in South Mpls or the southern suburbs? The one I had been going to in Edina changed their basic program to include that nasty "spot free" rinse agent that of course leaves many spots! Previous to this, their basic wash consisted of an undercarriage wash, soap, water only rinse and a dry. This is what I am looking for - any recommendations?

[Reedomn]

Guys......since I am now the proud owner of 2 sets of Gloss Black grills...One set has to go...here are the pics from the previous owner..these are OEM......

[prelude2perfect]

Originally Posted by BrianMN

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.

I did a deal like that from BB last year on cyber monday. Saved a ton of money and got a sweet 52" Sony LCD with the PS3. Even if you don't play games the ps3 is the best bluray player for the money on the market.


I still need to post up pics of my rides. I'll work on that now. Not sure what I'm doing for New Year's either, let me know what you guys are thinking.

[prelude2perfect]

Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Can anyone recommend a decent touchless car wash, preferably in South Mpls or the southern suburbs? The one I had been going to in Edina changed their basic program to include that nasty "spot free" rinse agent that of course leaves many spots! Previous to this, their basic wash consisted of an undercarriage wash, soap, water only rinse and a dry. This is what I am looking for - any recommendations?

Not a touchless but Paradise in bloomington is a great place for car washes. I always take my government vehicle there since I work in Bloomington. Its a full service wash and costs $14 for a vacuum, wash, and hand dry. Touchless is bad for the paint anway (although all auto car washes really are).

I personally do the $30 a month membership at Mister Car Wash up by my house. Unlimited car washes with hand dry and only $5 to upgrade to vacuum and dust and glass. Couldn't be happier. This is only for the winter as I normally hand wash during the warmer months though.

[MNm3]

Originally Posted by cyrus4u

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.

Hah! Crazy, that is the exact same Denon unit that I am looking at. I just got a new 3D ready TV and Blu-Ray and my old Receiver doesn't have HDMI at all let alone the new 1.4a versions for 3D. Polk audio stuff is good. I am in the market for some decent rear and side channels. Right now my rears are some POSs while the only decent speakers I have are my two front channel EgglestonWorks speakers.

How do you like the Denon receiver? I'm between that and a Pioneer Elite unit.

[MNm3]

Originally Posted by ajvee

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!

+1

[M3Dreams]

Hi All,

Someone PM'ed me on the M3post site, hence joining in on the conversation. I ran into a fellow E90 M3 owner about a month ago as well at Motorwerks (maybe it was MNm3). NE ways, thought I would drop in. I just bought my 09 E90 M3 a couple of months ago and have been loving it. Here are some questions/concerns I have currently:

1) I stored my vehicle for the winter. Would love to hear if you did the same and what steps you took. I pumped up the tires, filled the tank, added stabil, and put a trickle charger on it.
2) Which dealership (Minnetonka vs Motorwerks) do you prefer? Motorwerks is OK and I always got good service at Sears, but now don't know how good Minnetonka is. Would love to get a recommendation, a M3 specific service tech's name would be even better.
3) I have the BBS Gunmetal 18 inch wheels on my car. I am trying to sell those to replace with either the 220 (standard 19) or the 359 (ZCP) wheel. I can't seem to make up my mind as both are good options in their own way. Thoughts/ideas/opinions would be appreciated.

My days of tracking are over (trying to be a responsible Dad ) but I do try my best to show up at C&C. Look forward to seeing you guys over there.

[Reedomn]

Originally Posted by M3Dreams

Hi All,

Someone PM'ed me on the M3post site, hence joining in on the conversation. I ran into a fellow E90 M3 owner about a month ago as well at Motorwerks (maybe it was MNm3). NE ways, thought I would drop in. I just bought my 09 E90 M3 a couple of months ago and have been loving it. Here are some questions/concerns I have currently:

1) I stored my vehicle for the winter. Would love to hear if you did the same and what steps you took. I pumped up the tires, filled the tank, added stabil, and put a trickle charger on it.
2) Which dealership (Minnetonka vs Motorwerks) do you prefer? Motorwerks is OK and I always got good service at Sears, but now don't know how good Minnetonka is. Would love to get a recommendation, a M3 specific service tech's name would be even better.
3) I have the BBS Gunmetal 18 inch wheels on my car. I am trying to sell those to replace with either the 220 (standard 19) or the 359 (ZCP) wheel. I can't seem to make up my mind as both are good options in their own way. Thoughts/ideas/opinions would be appreciated.

My days of tracking are over (trying to be a responsible Dad ) but I do try my best to show up at C&C. Look forward to seeing you guys over there.

Welcome!!..Just ending my 3rd summer with the M and it just gets better and better.

1. Take it out of storage!! It is a blast to drive in the winter...!!

2. Good question. I bought mine at Sears (Minnetonka) and always go there but just had a Dinan exhaust installed at Motorworks and they were great! Actually put my stock exhaust back in the car with the tips covered etc.

3. Sounds like you want to keep the wheels stock but there are alot of great aftermarket wheels to choose from. In any event I would opt for the 220's because I don't like mixing the ZCP wheels with a non-ZCP car if that makes sense. And I really like the 220's...

talk to ya soon....

Pics??

[IRL-MN]

Originally Posted by prelude2perfect

Not a touchless but Paradise in bloomington is a great place for car washes. I always take my government vehicle there since I work in Bloomington. Its a full service wash and costs $14 for a vacuum, wash, and hand dry. Touchless is bad for the paint anway (although all auto car washes really are).

I personally do the $30 a month membership at Mister Car Wash up by my house. Unlimited car washes with hand dry and only $5 to upgrade to vacuum and dust and glass. Couldn't be happier. This is only for the winter as I normally hand wash during the warmer months though.

Is that the Paradise close to 94th and Lyndale? My company took it's fleet cars there a couple of times and I was not terribly impressed. I had to spend at least an hour when I got the car home to clean it further.

I agree that touchless is not the best for the paint, but it's the best option I can see for the winter as I have a fear of the full service washes using sponges full of sand on my paint I too hand wash in the summer, usually every week, and it's killing me to have such a dirty arse car these days!

[prelude2perfect]

Ok here's mine-

Previous Rides:

87 Celica- (not actual picture but same color)



86 325e- (not actual picture but same color)



03 G35-



98 Prelude-





Current Rides:

07 335i-



03 MDX Touring-



And of course my pride and joy-

500hp 98 Prelude-

[IRL-MN]

Originally Posted by M3Dreams

Hi All,

Someone PM'ed me on the M3post site, hence joining in on the conversation. I ran into a fellow E90 M3 owner about a month ago as well at Motorwerks (maybe it was MNm3). NE ways, thought I would drop in. I just bought my 09 E90 M3 a couple of months ago and have been loving it. Here are some questions/concerns I have currently:

1) I stored my vehicle for the winter. Would love to hear if you did the same and what steps you took. I pumped up the tires, filled the tank, added stabil, and put a trickle charger on it.
2) Which dealership (Minnetonka vs Motorwerks) do you prefer? Motorwerks is OK and I always got good service at Sears, but now don't know how good Minnetonka is. Would love to get a recommendation, a M3 specific service tech's name would be even better.
3) I have the BBS Gunmetal 18 inch wheels on my car. I am trying to sell those to replace with either the 220 (standard 19) or the 359 (ZCP) wheel. I can't seem to make up my mind as both are good options in their own way. Thoughts/ideas/opinions would be appreciated.

My days of tracking are over (trying to be a responsible Dad ) but I do try my best to show up at C&C. Look forward to seeing you guys over there.

Welcome!

1) +1 on using the car during the winter. I used to store my bimmers - this is the first winter I've driven one and it's fun. Get some winter wheels asap

2) I use Motorwerks and have only had great service from them

3) There always seem to be a few sets of OEM wheels for sale on this forum. I personally would go for the 220Ms, they are an awesome looking wheel. I do like the ZCP wheels alot, but with so many replica "CSL style" wheels out there, the look is becoming almost common.

[MNm3]

^^^ That is a very large turbo...

[prelude2perfect]

Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Is that the Paradise close to 94th and Lyndale? My company took it's fleet cars there a couple of times and I was not terribly impressed. I had to spend at least an hour when I got the car home to clean it further.

I agree that touchless is not the best for the paint, but it's the best option I can see for the winter as I have a fear of the full service washes using sponges full of sand on my paint I too hand wash in the summer, usually every week, and it's killing me to have such a dirty arse car these days!

Yep that's the one. Not the best choice but the only one I have experience with on the south side of town.

[MNm3]

Originally Posted by M3Dreams

Hi All,

Someone PM'ed me on the M3post site, hence joining in on the conversation. I ran into a fellow E90 M3 owner about a month ago as well at Motorwerks (maybe it was MNm3). NE ways, thought I would drop in. I just bought my 09 E90 M3 a couple of months ago and have been loving it. Here are some questions/concerns I have currently:

1) I stored my vehicle for the winter. Would love to hear if you did the same and what steps you took. I pumped up the tires, filled the tank, added stabil, and put a trickle charger on it.
2) Which dealership (Minnetonka vs Motorwerks) do you prefer? Motorwerks is OK and I always got good service at Sears, but now don't know how good Minnetonka is. Would love to get a recommendation, a M3 specific service tech's name would be even better.
3) I have the BBS Gunmetal 18 inch wheels on my car. I am trying to sell those to replace with either the 220 (standard 19) or the 359 (ZCP) wheel. I can't seem to make up my mind as both are good options in their own way. Thoughts/ideas/opinions would be appreciated.

My days of tracking are over (trying to be a responsible Dad ) but I do try my best to show up at C&C. Look forward to seeing you guys over there.

I've never had a bad experience with Minnetonka or Motorwerks. I've used both. I'd say go with whichever is more conveniently located.

For winter storage I would definitely get a car cover for it. (I do love driving it in the winter, but it is a shame the abuse the car takes during the winter with the salt, sand, etc. If I could afford a second winter car, I would get one in a heart beat)

[prelude2perfect]

I've gone to Minnetonka a few times already for service and have nothing but great things to say about them. I really haven't heard of any issues with either place so I would personally go to whichever one is closer to you.

[BrianMN]

Originally Posted by prelude2perfect

Not a touchless but Paradise in bloomington is a great place for car washes. I always take my government vehicle there since I work in Bloomington. Its a full service wash and costs $14 for a vacuum, wash, and hand dry. Touchless is bad for the paint anway (although all auto car washes really are).

I personally do the $30 a month membership at Mister Car Wash up by my house. Unlimited car washes with hand dry and only $5 to upgrade to vacuum and dust and glass. Couldn't be happier. This is only for the winter as I normally hand wash during the warmer months though.

I used to have that monthly unlimited deal through Mister for my truck and mom's car. It was such a good deal, and didn't put that many swirl marks in either car. I would definitely do it again if I drove by the Brooklyn Park area more often, and wasn't so crazy/psycho about the paint. They do a very good job though.

Originally Posted by M3Dreams

Hi All,

Someone PM'ed me on the M3post site, hence joining in on the conversation. I ran into a fellow E90 M3 owner about a month ago as well at Motorwerks (maybe it was MNm3). NE ways, thought I would drop in. I just bought my 09 E90 M3 a couple of months ago and have been loving it. Here are some questions/concerns I have currently:

1) I stored my vehicle for the winter. Would love to hear if you did the same and what steps you took. I pumped up the tires, filled the tank, added stabil, and put a trickle charger on it.
2) Which dealership (Minnetonka vs Motorwerks) do you prefer? Motorwerks is OK and I always got good service at Sears, but now don't know how good Minnetonka is. Would love to get a recommendation, a M3 specific service tech's name would be even better.
3) I have the BBS Gunmetal 18 inch wheels on my car. I am trying to sell those to replace with either the 220 (standard 19) or the 359 (ZCP) wheel. I can't seem to make up my mind as both are good options in their own way. Thoughts/ideas/opinions would be appreciated.

My days of tracking are over (trying to be a responsible Dad ) but I do try my best to show up at C&C. Look forward to seeing you guys over there.

Hi and welcome! What color is you M? I've probably seen it/you at C & C...I attended nearly every one this year.

1) I think most of us drive the cars through the winter, but there are different strategies for winterizing you car depending on the climate it'll be in. Whatever you do is probably OK and won't make a huge difference.

2) Minnetonka BMW is closer to me for parts, but I absolutely loathe their sales/management staff. I have found they are very arrogant, shallow, fake and even though they make eye contact, they refuse to say a word to me. Simply put, I wouldn't give them my business for buying a car from them. Motorwerks is better, but still not as good as they should be. There is one salesman there, Craig, who is great. He's the only sales rep. I would buy a car from in the future. Other than that, I have no experience with service at either of them.

3) The 220 wheels are one of my all-around favorite wheels on BMW's, and that would be my first choice of an OEM wheel. I still kinda want a set, but I just can't justify it. If they're only for summer and not needed for track use, go with whichever looks you prefer most. My vote is for the 220s

Welcome again, and like Reed said put up some pics! Not sure when we're going to meet up again, but it'll probably be within the next couple months!

Brian

[BrianMN]

Woh everyone's on at the same time!

[BSME90]

Was grabbing some food at Culvers and saw a Bentley Arnage. Well, I think it was an Arnage. Awesome car nonetheless.

[bkoughan]

I'm new so I hope I am in the right place. Anyways, Does anyone know of a good carwash between Roseville MN and and White Bear Lake MN? Mister Car wash in Roseville has that dryer that rolls up the hood of your car. I won't take it there. I was thinking about going touchless for the winter until I can hand wash but I am afraid I will get wet like I did in my E46 M3. Any suggestions?

[ajvee]

Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Can anyone recommend a decent touchless car wash, preferably in South Mpls or the southern suburbs? The one I had been going to in Edina changed their basic program to include that nasty "spot free" rinse agent that of course leaves many spots! Previous to this, their basic wash consisted of an undercarriage wash, soap, water only rinse and a dry. This is what I am looking for - any recommendations?

Hands down, the touchless car wash in NE Minneapolis. It is off the Industrial Boulevard exit off 35W North. We shall hit it up this Saturday morning! Everyone is welcome to join Gary and I. Carwash meet anyone!?