Official New England Chat Forum (#2)

AWD Addict · 02-10-2016, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jor2cool4u

looking to move to/rent in either Waltham or Somerville/Malden...if anyone can recommend apartment complexes let me know 2+ bed, thanks

I already checked out a few (Cronins Landing and Longview in Waltham, and Windsor at Oak Grove)

Those three in Waltham are a bit dated. I'd look at the Merc (Moody & Main St.) or Currents on the Charles down on River St. Much newer, better amenities, and better locations.

More than 2BRs is going to be disproportionately expensive. The older demographics that are less sensitive to high rent are soaking up the small inventory of larger rental units, and driving the prices up (as are the Towns that refuse to allow developers to build larger units).

If you want 3BR+, I'd reccomend looking at renting a house. Much better bang for your buck.

Somerville/Malden have some good new options. Check out Maxwell's Green and Assembly Row (Square). there are also some good options in Fresh Pond (Cambridge) that might match up well.

Torgus · 02-10-2016, 09:30 AM

I smoked ribs and beans the other day. Beans were amazing. Ribs had a huge smoke ring but were slightly drier than I planned. I didn't really brine them:

I forgot to take an after picture but Probably the best ribs I have ever made. Amazing bark, deep smoke ring. Beans were just phenomenal.

I picked up some Meth(free!) from a nice forum member for my new addiction. 5 Gallons unopened. 3 gallons in the red tank 80/20 mix:

Oh I smoked a chicken the other day. Juiciest chicken I have ever had(Brined it before). Amazing smoke flavor. Probably the best chicken I have ever made other than my fried chicken.

Tiago@VRSF · 02-10-2016, 09:44 AM

Damn that looks good. Now I need BBQ for lunch.

zero2sixtyZ · 02-10-2016, 09:54 AM

http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-m2-gets-...-ba-1758230142

SLOWER · 02-10-2016, 01:20 PM

I'm a bit obsessed with smoking meats as well. The chicken is so easy and so amazing.

I've got the ribs pretty much mastered. Pulled pork I'm 1 for 2. Same with brisket but I think I've got both of them figured out now.

I love this guy's site. http://amazingribs.com/recipes/

If you haven't done turkey yet it should be next on your list. SO FRIGGIN GOOD.

Torgus · 02-10-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

I'm a bit obsessed with smoking meats as well. The chicken is so easy and so amazing.

I've got the ribs pretty much mastered. Pulled pork I'm 1 for 2. Same with brisket but I think I've got both of them figured out now.

I love this guy's site. http://amazingribs.com/recipes/

If you haven't done turkey yet it should be next on your list. SO FRIGGIN GOOD.

Yeah chicken is a piece of cake and sooo tasty!

I really like that website as well.

I will have to add Turkey to the list. I have yet to do a pulled pork/brisket/shoulder but I only just started smoking meats. I've done fish a few times and it comes out great. I really want to smoke some bluefish.

zero2sixtyZ · 02-11-2016, 09:12 AM

http://boostconcepts.net/products/fp...5-pump-upgrade

Torgus · 02-11-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

http://boostconcepts.net/products/fp...5-pump-upgrade

Screw you and your easy E85 access. The kit looks great and the beta users gave great reviews.

zero2sixtyZ · 02-11-2016, 09:21 AM

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Screw you and your easy E85 access. The kit looks great and the beta users gave great reviews.

You wanted to live in east bufftuck.

AWD Addict · 02-11-2016, 12:03 PM

Love BBQ!

Here's a small bone-in boston butt just before I wrapped it last week. Pulled it for tacos, and crisped the skin for cracklin.

I'm not big on brining. I feel like it changes the pork flavor too much. If you want more tender ribs, wrap them after the first two hours. They're all done accepting smoke at that stage anyways. Keep the jus, and unwrap them for the last 30-60 minutes, to restore the bark (it'll soften a bit when you wrap them.)

You'll have perfect bite-texture, super tender and tasty ribs, with an award winning smoke ring and bark.

Hadley · 02-11-2016, 12:14 PM

Looks like I need to buy a smoker

AWD Addict · 02-11-2016, 12:24 PM

You can be pretty darn dangerous if oyu have a 22" weber kettle. It's not great for large quantity cooks (for a large party, for example), but it's really servicable for 6 racks of ribs, or a big honking pork shoulder!

SLOWER · 02-11-2016, 12:26 PM

It gets pretty obsessive. I made smoked ice and use the cubes in bourbon. Wowzas.

SLOWER · 02-11-2016, 12:29 PM

Has anyone had their N54 in recently for wastegate rattle? Mine makes that terrifying noise at cold start up, but doesn't really happen again after that. It will do it again in the afternoon if I've let it sit at work all day.

Trying to figure out where to go and how much of a battle with the dealer I'm in for. My plan would be to go to Sudbury because that's where all the work was done to it until the warranty ran out.

willzim · 02-12-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Has anyone had their N54 in recently for wastegate rattle? Mine makes that terrifying noise at cold start up, but doesn't really happen again after that. It will do it again in the afternoon if I've let it sit at work all day.

Trying to figure out where to go and how much of a battle with the dealer I'm in for. My plan would be to go to Sudbury because that's where all the work was done to it until the warranty ran out.

I have to bring my car in for turbo replacement too but am out of the BMW warranty period so I think I'll bring mine to ACE in Tewksbury.

Anyone have experience with that shop?

http://www.aceperformancesystems.com/

AWD Addict · 02-12-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Has anyone had their N54 in recently for wastegate rattle? Mine makes that terrifying noise at cold start up, but doesn't really happen again after that. It will do it again in the afternoon if I've let it sit at work all day.

Trying to figure out where to go and how much of a battle with the dealer I'm in for. My plan would be to go to Sudbury because that's where all the work was done to it until the warranty ran out.

I had it, and the dealer gave me brand new turbos at 75k. They're getting reimbursed for it, so they don't care about doing the job. Remember, you have and extended warranty on the turbos.

zero2sixtyZ · 02-12-2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Has anyone had their N54 in recently for wastegate rattle? Mine makes that terrifying noise at cold start up, but doesn't really happen again after that. It will do it again in the afternoon if I've let it sit at work all day.

Trying to figure out where to go and how much of a battle with the dealer I'm in for. My plan would be to go to Sudbury because that's where all the work was done to it until the warranty ran out.

What mileage? The wastegate / turbo warranty is 8 yr / 82k IIRC.

SLOWER · 02-12-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD Addict

I had it, and the dealer gave me brand new turbos at 75k. They're getting reimbursed for it, so they don't care about doing the job. Remember, you have and extended warranty on the turbos.

Who did yours and how bad were your symptoms?

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

What mileage? The wastegate / turbo warranty is 8 yr / 82k IIRC.

Yes I'm at 73K.

jor2cool4u · 02-12-2016, 11:38 PM

I had really bad wastegate rattle on every deceleration not just cold start... the SA said that because nothing was wrong with the turbos they only replaced the wastegate actuators...this was when I first got the car so I wasn't as informed as now... now I wish I complained more and got new turbos but oh well

zero2sixtyZ · 02-13-2016, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Who did yours and how bad were your symptoms?

Yes I'm at 73K.

Sudbury @ around your mileage. It would echo throughout my work garage while I let the car decel down the ramp. I started throwing into neutral to save the embarrassment.

zero2sixtyZ · 02-16-2016, 08:38 AM

Add this to your next dealership visit (post-letter) if you haven't heard: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1225261

Pretty much all of our cars will be affected under this round of recalls for the driver's side bag.

willzim · 02-16-2016, 01:42 PM

Made an appointment in early March to bring my car to an indy to get the turbos replaced and inlets installed while I'm there (provided the turbo replacement is covered by my extended warranty). I was wondering if it is a good idea to replace the OEM turbos with something slightly upgraded to maybe gain some more power but more importantly shore up the terrible wastegates for the future. Any ideas?

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Torgus Slow. 3812 Rep 7,162 Posts Drives: N54 6466 100% E85 + Meth Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 [10.00] 2007 BMW E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW E91 [0.00]	I smoked ribs and beans the other day. Beans were amazing. Ribs had a huge smoke ring but were slightly drier than I planned. I didn't really brine them: I forgot to take an after picture but Probably the best ribs I have ever made. Amazing bark, deep smoke ring. Beans were just phenomenal. I picked up some Meth(free!) from a nice forum member for my new addiction. 5 Gallons unopened. 3 gallons in the red tank 80/20 mix: Oh I smoked a chicken the other day. Juiciest chicken I have ever had(Brined it before). Amazing smoke flavor. Probably the best chicken I have ever made other than my fried chicken. __________________ E92 6466 E85 + Meth/ E70 #1 fully deleted 2.8 race flash / E70 #2 JBD / E90 & E91 both tuned & retired Psalm 144 Last edited by Torgus; 02-10-2016 at 09:37 AM..
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02-10-2016, 09:54 AM	#2842
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SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 312 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	I'm a bit obsessed with smoking meats as well. The chicken is so easy and so amazing. I've got the ribs pretty much mastered. Pulled pork I'm 1 for 2. Same with brisket but I think I've got both of them figured out now. I love this guy's site. http://amazingribs.com/recipes/ If you haven't done turkey yet it should be next on your list. SO FRIGGIN GOOD.
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 407 Rep 2,930 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Love BBQ! Here's a small bone-in boston butt just before I wrapped it last week. Pulled it for tacos, and crisped the skin for cracklin. I'm not big on brining. I feel like it changes the pork flavor too much. If you want more tender ribs, wrap them after the first two hours. They're all done accepting smoke at that stage anyways. Keep the jus, and unwrap them for the last 30-60 minutes, to restore the bark (it'll soften a bit when you wrap them.) You'll have perfect bite-texture, super tender and tasty ribs, with an award winning smoke ring and bark. Attached Images Last edited by AWD Addict; 02-11-2016 at 12:16 PM..
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02-11-2016, 12:14 PM	#2849
Hadley Major 254 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [10.00]	Looks like I need to buy a smoker
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 407 Rep 2,930 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	You can be pretty darn dangerous if oyu have a 22" weber kettle. It's not great for large quantity cooks (for a large party, for example), but it's really servicable for 6 racks of ribs, or a big honking pork shoulder!
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02-11-2016, 12:26 PM	#2851
SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 312 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	It gets pretty obsessive. I made smoked ice and use the cubes in bourbon. Wowzas.
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02-11-2016, 12:29 PM	#2852
SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 312 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	Has anyone had their N54 in recently for wastegate rattle? Mine makes that terrifying noise at cold start up, but doesn't really happen again after that. It will do it again in the afternoon if I've let it sit at work all day. Trying to figure out where to go and how much of a battle with the dealer I'm in for. My plan would be to go to Sudbury because that's where all the work was done to it until the warranty ran out.
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02-12-2016, 11:38 PM	#2857
jor2cool4u Captain 103 Rep 771 Posts Drives: with 2 feet Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW M5 [0.00] 2017 M240i xDrive [0.00]	I had really bad wastegate rattle on every deceleration not just cold start... the SA said that because nothing was wrong with the turbos they only replaced the wastegate actuators...this was when I first got the car so I wasn't as informed as now... now I wish I complained more and got new turbos but oh well
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02-16-2016, 08:38 AM	#2859
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02-16-2016, 01:42 PM	#2860
willzim First Lieutenant 57 Rep 341 Posts Drives: F30 340ix m-sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Made an appointment in early March to bring my car to an indy to get the turbos replaced and inlets installed while I'm there (provided the turbo replacement is covered by my extended warranty). I was wondering if it is a good idea to replace the OEM turbos with something slightly upgraded to maybe gain some more power but more importantly shore up the terrible wastegates for the future. Any ideas?
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