*OFFICIAL Michigan Chat & Meet Thread*

markhamr · 03-31-2018, 11:05 AM

New guy here in Royal Oak. I just got a black 2011 335xi M sport this month and loving the car so far. Are there any meetups going on these days? I'm guessing not recently given winter but hopefully soon!

I've mostly only leased previously and so I've been reading the forum a lot to get a good understanding of my new car (routine/suggested maintenance, common issues and typical repairs, etc.). I have a lot to learn about the car and DIY and so if anyone is doing any maintenance, detailing, etc. and wouldn't mind me joining, I'd greatly appreciate the help learning! I would bring beer and pay for supplies

mashimarho · 03-31-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by markhamr

New guy here in Royal Oak. I just got a black 2011 335xi M sport this month and loving the car so far. Are there any meetups going on these days? I'm guessing not recently given winter but hopefully soon!

I've mostly only leased previously and so I've been reading the forum a lot to get a good understanding of my new car (routine/suggested maintenance, common issues and typical repairs, etc.). I have a lot to learn about the car and DIY and so if anyone is doing any maintenance, detailing, etc. and wouldn't mind me joining, I'd greatly appreciate the help learning! I would bring beer and pay for supplies

Welcome!!

dsjr2006 · 04-01-2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by markhamr

New guy here in Royal Oak. I just got a black 2011 335xi M sport this month and loving the car so far. Are there any meetups going on these days? I'm guessing not recently given winter but hopefully soon!

I've mostly only leased previously and so I've been reading the forum a lot to get a good understanding of my new car (routine/suggested maintenance, common issues and typical repairs, etc.). I have a lot to learn about the car and DIY and so if anyone is doing any maintenance, detailing, etc. and wouldn't mind me joining, I'd greatly appreciate the help learning! I would bring beer and pay for supplies

Right near you. Welcome. Feel free to ask questions.

NoGuru · 04-01-2018, 10:19 AM

Yeah man, welcome. I will put a meet together once it hits 60 or higher outside.

Plan on doing any mods? Intercooler, downpipes, and tune can net you some great HP.

UMich_335i · 04-03-2018, 10:36 AM

Fellow Royal Oak member here. I try and make it to most of the meets and drive the car when its nice but unfortunately it usually sits in the garage. I've done most of the usual maintenance (oil change, spark plugs, injectors, coils) and some performance stuff if you have any questions or need some assistance.

4 Doors · 04-17-2018, 09:24 PM

Hey everyone, I currently live in the Kalamazoo area; however, visit the east side (Holly/Fenton) area frequently. Looking to meetup and whatnot throughout the summer. Maybe some help with mods as I get closer to starting them. I have had my E90 since August 2017. Before that a 1996 328i Sport.

NoGuru · 04-19-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Doors

Hey everyone, I currently live in the Kalamazoo area; however, visit the east side (Holly/Fenton) area frequently. Looking to meetup and whatnot throughout the summer. Maybe some help with mods as I get closer to starting them. I have had my E90 since August 2017. Before that a 1996 328i Sport.

April 28th at 8am to 11am is Cars and Coffee at M1 Concorse raceway in Pontiac.

I would be willing to meetup with anyone an hour ahead of time so we can drive in as a caravan.
We could meet at M1 Grill 50501 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
that is just a few blocks away. Say 7am?

Please just let me know if anyone is interested and I will be there.

iamjamen
HawkeyeGeoff

UMich_335i · 04-19-2018, 03:01 PM

I'll have to check back in next week but may be interested in meeting up to caravan.

Blaster400 · 04-19-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NoGuru

April 28th at 8am to 11am is Cars and Coffee at M1 Concorse raceway in Pontiac.

I would be willing to meetup with anyone an hour ahead of time so we can drive in as a caravan.
We could meet at M1 Grill 50501 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
that is just a few blocks away. Say 7am?

Please just let me know if anyone is interested and I will be there.

iamjamen
HawkeyeGeoff

In for caravan.

NoGuru · 04-24-2018, 07:51 AM

Saturday looks to be decent but if it's going to rain I won't be there. Other wise, see you guy's in the morning.

4 Doors · 04-24-2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NoGuru

April 28th at 8am to 11am is Cars and Coffee at M1 Concorse raceway in Pontiac.

I would be willing to meetup with anyone an hour ahead of time so we can drive in as a caravan.
iamjamen
HawkeyeGeoff

I wish! Already have plans for this weekend or I would head over

Is anyone heading to the Tire Rack HQ in South Bend, IN on May 6th for the Car Control Clinic Event?

Also, I know there was a thread in the past of groups getting together to do walnut blasting and other mods/maintenance; would anyone be willing/interested in getting this going again? Possibly this summer.

NoGuru · 04-24-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Doors

I wish! Already have plans for this weekend or I would head over

Is anyone heading to the Tire Rack HQ in South Bend, IN on May 6th for the Car Control Clinic Event?

Also, I know there was a thread in the past of groups getting together to do walnut blasting and other mods/maintenance; would anyone be willing/interested in getting this going again? Possibly this summer.

We will do more meets.

I won't be attending the Tire Rack event.

There is a guy on here named Curt that does Walnut blasting pretty fast and cheap in the Pontiac area. I am sure he has a thread in the Great lakes area of the forum.

markhamr · 04-26-2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NoGuru

Yeah man, welcome. I will put a meet together once it hits 60 or higher outside.

Plan on doing any mods? Intercooler, downpipes, and tune can net you some great HP.

I haven't thought about any mods yet. Before I do any, I want to learn about the car a bit more and if/what preventative maintenance I need to catch up on or do soon. Cosmetically, I'll likely get 35% tiny and black gloss grilles soon.

I've got a busy Saturday, but think I should be able to make it out to the meet up.

UMich_335i · 04-27-2018, 02:53 PM

Looks like I'll be missing this one, but I will be sure to check in for future meets and meet ups.

NoGuru · 04-28-2018, 10:26 AM

No one made it to M1 Grill so I headed over at 7:30. Was very cold but still a good turn out.

4 Doors · 04-28-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NoGuru

No one made it to M1 Grill so I headed over at 7:30. Was very cold but still a good turn out.

Glad to hear, any pics?

NoGuru · 04-30-2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 4 Doors

Glad to hear, any pics?

No, it was way to cold for me to snap pics. Will get some next time out.

I will try and put something else together even if it's a different cars and covfeefee meet in the next month'ish.

Blaster400 · 04-30-2018, 08:21 AM

Try again at M1 on 5/26? Hopefully better weather then.

My car is still in shop at BCP or I would have been there.

UMich_335i · 04-30-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

Try again at M1 on 5/26? Hopefully better weather then.

My car is still in shop at BCP or I would have been there.

What are you back for this time? Hopefully fun stuff and no problems.

Blaster400 · 04-30-2018, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by UMich_335i

What are you back for this time? Hopefully fun stuff and no problems.

Fried mosfets so BCP is in the process of swapping out MSD80 ECU for MSD81. I should have car back later this week.

Detroit.Euro.Car.Nation · 05-02-2018, 07:56 AM

Hello All

I have started a Facebook page called "Detroit Euro Car Nation" it is in NO WAY meant to take away from this or any other forum as it NOT a brand specific page.

I page is just another outlet car loves to share there passion for their cars through social media and is a public page so spread the word.

Local events and meet will be posted and updated on the main page and a group page where discussion post can be started.

I will not post a link to the page out of respect for this pages moderators, so if your interested, its easy to find.

Thank you

NoGuru · 05-02-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Detroit.Euro.Car.Nation

Hello All

I have started a Facebook page called "Detroit Euro Nation" it is in NO WAY meant to take away from this or any other forum as it NOTa brand specific page.

I page is just another outlet car loves to share there passion for their cars through social media.

Local events and meet will be posted and updated on the main page and a group page where discussion post can be started.

I will not post a link to the page out of respect for this pages moderators, so if your interested, its easy to find.

Thank you

Cool, requests sent. Always looking for more enthusiasts.

03-31-2018, 11:05 AM	#2575
markhamr New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 335i xdrive m sport Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan iTrader: (0)	New guy here in Royal Oak. I just got a black 2011 335xi M sport this month and loving the car so far. Are there any meetups going on these days? I'm guessing not recently given winter but hopefully soon! I've mostly only leased previously and so I've been reading the forum a lot to get a good understanding of my new car (routine/suggested maintenance, common issues and typical repairs, etc.). I have a lot to learn about the car and DIY and so if anyone is doing any maintenance, detailing, etc. and wouldn't mind me joining, I'd greatly appreciate the help learning! I would bring beer and pay for supplies
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NoGuru Major 779 Rep 1,434 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Chevy Silverad ... [0.00] 2014 CTS [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00]	Yeah man, welcome. I will put a meet together once it hits 60 or higher outside. Plan on doing any mods? Intercooler, downpipes, and tune can net you some great HP. __________________ 2011 335is DCT BQ Tuning / BMS CAI / VRSF kittyless DP's / Synapse BOV and charge pipe / 7" VRSF Race FMIC / Walbro 535 and 450 on BMP4 / E90 tune / Diff Brace / PR Coils / Relocation Inlets / DAW Stage3+ Turbos / MMP port injection / xHP Stage 3 / FPR and -6 fuel lines
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UMich_335i Lieutenant 25 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	Fellow Royal Oak member here. I try and make it to most of the meets and drive the car when its nice but unfortunately it usually sits in the garage. I've done most of the usual maintenance (oil change, spark plugs, injectors, coils) and some performance stuff if you have any questions or need some assistance. __________________ 2009 e90 335i \| AT \| AG M590 \| Conti DW \| KW V1 \| Lux \| Akebono e50 PTF Protune \| Cobb FMIC \| aFe DCI \| VRSF DPs \| ER CP \| Tial BOV \| Alpina Flash \| Fuel-It Stg1 \| RB PCV \| Cobb Exhaust
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4 Doors Major 1184 Rep 1,505 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i (E91) Touring Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	Hey everyone, I currently live in the Kalamazoo area; however, visit the east side (Holly/Fenton) area frequently. Looking to meetup and whatnot throughout the summer. Maybe some help with mods as I get closer to starting them. I have had my E90 since August 2017. Before that a 1996 328i Sport. __________________ Instagram: @4doors Current: 2011 E91 328i M-Sport Touring Past: 2008 E90 335xi 1996 E36 328i Sport
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04-24-2018, 07:51 AM	#2584
NoGuru Major 779 Rep 1,434 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Chevy Silverad ... [0.00] 2014 CTS [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00]	Saturday looks to be decent but if it's going to rain I won't be there. Other wise, see you guy's in the morning. __________________ 2011 335is DCT BQ Tuning / BMS CAI / VRSF kittyless DP's / Synapse BOV and charge pipe / 7" VRSF Race FMIC / Walbro 535 and 450 on BMP4 / E90 tune / Diff Brace / PR Coils / Relocation Inlets / DAW Stage3+ Turbos / MMP port injection / xHP Stage 3 / FPR and -6 fuel lines
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UMich_335i Lieutenant 25 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	Looks like I'll be missing this one, but I will be sure to check in for future meets and meet ups. __________________ 2009 e90 335i \| AT \| AG M590 \| Conti DW \| KW V1 \| Lux \| Akebono e50 PTF Protune \| Cobb FMIC \| aFe DCI \| VRSF DPs \| ER CP \| Tial BOV \| Alpina Flash \| Fuel-It Stg1 \| RB PCV \| Cobb Exhaust
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04-28-2018, 10:26 AM	#2589
NoGuru Major 779 Rep 1,434 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Chevy Silverad ... [0.00] 2014 CTS [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00]	No one made it to M1 Grill so I headed over at 7:30. Was very cold but still a good turn out. __________________ 2011 335is DCT BQ Tuning / BMS CAI / VRSF kittyless DP's / Synapse BOV and charge pipe / 7" VRSF Race FMIC / Walbro 535 and 450 on BMP4 / E90 tune / Diff Brace / PR Coils / Relocation Inlets / DAW Stage3+ Turbos / MMP port injection / xHP Stage 3 / FPR and -6 fuel lines
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04-30-2018, 08:21 AM	#2592
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Detroit.Euro.Car.Nation New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 335ix Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Detroit.Euro.Car.Nation Hello All I have started a Facebook page called "Detroit Euro Car Nation" it is in NO WAY meant to take away from this or any other forum as it NOT a brand specific page. I page is just another outlet car loves to share there passion for their cars through social media and is a public page so spread the word. Local events and meet will be posted and updated on the main page and a group page where discussion post can be started. I will not post a link to the page out of respect for this pages moderators, so if your interested, its easy to find. Thank you __________________ 2008 E92xi \|Sparkling Graphite Metallic w\ Saddle brown \|Coded by Alex @ Alpine\| Alpina B3 \| aFe Power Magnum FORCE Elite intake\| MHD 1+ \| H&R spring\| AG M359's w\ ECS stud conv\| Last edited by Detroit.Euro.Car.Nation; 05-02-2018 at 12:02 PM..
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