Official Ottawa Members Thread (#2)

laser99 · 08-29-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ns2000x

M3 / Rainbow / Sunset in one photo.
I was surprised to see a rainbow at sunset last night as I stopped to fill up on the way to the grocery store:

Anyone else in the East End notice this strange phenomenon?

Nice photo !

clairvoyant · 08-30-2011, 02:01 PM

Does anybody here want to help me installing a RPI intercooler (for the price of beer or lunch or dinner [the price cannot be combined])?

ns2000x · 08-30-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by clairvoyant

Does anybody here want to help me installing a RPI intercooler (for the price of beer or lunch or dinner [the price cannot be combined])?

My immediate projects are all house DIY. I haven't even had time to wash my car for a month now.

duong · 08-30-2011, 09:01 PM

hey guys,

i have a z4 atm 2003 (non-xenon) i was wondering if you know anywhere that will do a xenon conversion + angel eyes?

Thanks

ns2000x · 09-02-2011, 11:05 AM

Jerez Black / Fox Red / Aluminum Trim / Pre-Lci / 220M E90 M3

Last night I was driving my wife's GTi home from Rona with a trunk full of bamboo flooring when I saw a flock of Mustangs and a dark BMW pull in to the parking lot.

I realized it was an E90 M that looked very similar to mine, so I did the car guy (stalker) thing and looped around, parked and walked over to the guy getting out of his car with all of his Mustang buddies.

I mentioned my car is very similar and we chatted a little bit about any others we had seen. I'm pretty sure he felt I was full of shit as he watched me climb back in my wife's red GTi and crawl out of the parking lot.

clairvoyant · 09-02-2011, 11:22 AM

I had no shame in the game two years ago. I got on the OC Transpo bus after talking to a M3 owner. Then we met on the BMW 5 series launch party at Otto's. Yes, I was drunk and disorderly too at that party [yet entertaining enough not to be kicked out of the event].

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Originally Posted by ns2000x

Jerez Black / Fox Red / Aluminum Trim / Pre-Lci / 220M E90 M3
Last night I was driving my wife's GTi home from Rona with a trunk full of bamboo flooring when I saw a flock of Mustangs and a dark BMW pull in to the parking lot.
I realized it was an E90 M that looked very similar to mine, so I did the car guy (stalker) thing and looped around, parked and walked over to the guy getting out of his car with all of his Mustang buddies.
I mentioned my car is very similar and we chatted a little bit about any others we had seen. I'm pretty sure he felt I was full of shit as he watched me climb back in my wife's red GTi and crawl out of the parking lot.

ns2000x · 09-02-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by duong

hey guys,

i have a z4 atm 2003 (non-xenon) i was wondering if you know anywhere that will do a xenon conversion + angel eyes?

Thanks

I'm not sure about the conversions for BMW's. In the past I've used conversion kits that just replace the halogen bulbs with HID units and accompanying ballasts and there are lots of options to pick them up. Just determine the bulb fitment on your Z4 (for example my Audi was H7). Expect to pay between $250 and $325 for a set.

I bet you can get sets for less in the USA right now.

duong · 09-03-2011, 02:40 PM

i actually have a set... from whati know it is what many z4 owners use but how good are they? i feel like they could screw something up.

AeroTriGuy · 09-04-2011, 08:11 PM

so...was at petsmart today and a blue yaris put a nice door ding stripe on my front passenger door handle...after waiting for 2 hours I left a note with number

guy did the right thing and called...got his name, number and insurance info...

So...2 questions:

1. Where should I go to get an estimate to fix it
2. should I still report this? (police etc)

AeroTriGuy · 09-04-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by duong

hey guys,

i have a z4 atm 2003 (non-xenon) i was wondering if you know anywhere that will do a xenon conversion + angel eyes?

Thanks

I picked up a set for my civic from a place in the states...paid 150 or so including shipping duties etc. most kits are plug and play...plug connection from old bulb into ballast, plug ballast into HID and you're good to go...

the only hiccup, I believe (but not 100% sure) is that in (some of) the newer cars they detect an issue if you change your bulbs (e.g. your bulbs are out message) but I am pretty sure there are ways around it...

try one of the forum sponsors, I believe they have kits but I cant say I've used them...

MirelZ · 09-04-2011, 10:27 PM

sup all, im a new owner of an e90 in ottawa/gatineau region

anyone know a good spot to repaint my front bumper? it has a little chip on the bottom part and a good sand/repaint is needed

pics:

you can see it a little bit , left bottom corner
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/4301/e901r.jpg

Etch52 · 09-05-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MirelZ

sup all, im a new owner of an e90 in ottawa/gatineau region

anyone know a good spot to repaint my front bumper? it has a little chip on the bottom part and a good sand/repaint is needed

Otto's on Hunt Club brought in a fellow (Ty I think was his name) from the Richmond Road location (Otto's Subaru) for minor work on my Coupe. Great job and inexpensive. He fixed a front fang for me after I touched a curb with my M coupe.

ns2000x · 09-05-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Etch52

Otto's on Hunt Club brought in a fellow (Ty I think was his name) from the Richmond Road location (Otto's Subaru) for minor work on my Coupe. Great job and inexpensive. He fixed a front fang for me after I touched a curb with my M coupe.

Sexy looking M-Coupe!
Must see at a meet.

rvladescu · 09-09-2011, 05:32 AM

I can attest that Ottos did an amazing paint job on my front bumper

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Originally Posted by Etch52

Quote:

Originally Posted by MirelZ

sup all, im a new owner of an e90 in ottawa/gatineau region

anyone know a good spot to repaint my front bumper? it has a little chip on the bottom part and a good sand/repaint is needed

Otto's on Hunt Club brought in a fellow (Ty I think was his name) from the Richmond Road location (Otto's Subaru) for minor work on my Coupe. Great job and inexpensive. He fixed a front fang for me after I touched a curb with my M coupe.

rvladescu · 09-09-2011, 05:34 AM

Do you guys know anyone in Ottawa with a 335d sport package or m package? I need a vin in order to find the part number for ZSP springs

ns2000x · 09-09-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rvladescu

Do you guys know anyone in Ottawa with a 335d sport package or m package? I need a vin in order to find the part number for ZSP springs

Sorry Rob,
you are the only guy I know with a 335d.
A guy on the M3 forum in Toronto (4nroots) has a 2011 335d but I'm not sure if it has the sport package, I can only assume that it does however. You could try sending him a PM.

Say James with the Jerez M3 sedan thought he might be able to help.

clairvoyant · 09-09-2011, 01:39 PM

Try WBAPN7C50BA950661

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Originally Posted by rvladescu

Do you guys know anyone in Ottawa with a 335d sport package or m package? I need a vin in order to find the part number for ZSP springs

TheRox · 09-12-2011, 07:19 PM

I'm selling my 18" style 313 wheels with michelin pilot super sport tires in the general section

and a roof rack, new
and 10 oil filters, new in bag
and a set of wiper blades, new in box

all from tischer bmw, maryland. all local.

pm me if questions arise.

ns2000x · 09-14-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRox

I'm selling my 18" style 313 wheels with michelin pilot super sport tires in the general section

and a roof rack, new
and 10 oil filters, new in bag
and a set of wiper blades, new in box

all from tischer bmw, maryland. all local.

pm me if questions arise.

Have you picked up a replacement for the BMW or will you stick to driving the P-Car?

MirelZ · 09-14-2011, 02:18 PM

ill go check out otto thx alot

also , anyone coding around Ottawa/Gatineau?

ns2000x · 09-14-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MirelZ

ill go check out otto thx alot

also , anyone coding around Ottawa/Gatineau?

I know of at least the one forum member Rob (BDMBimmer).
He has coded my buddies 328i, and a couple of the guys cars on this thread at least.

Nice guy too.

cc_25 · 09-14-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ns2000x

I know of at least the one forum member Rob (BDMBimmer).
He has coded my buddies 328i, and a couple of the guys cars on this thread at least.

Nice guy too.

Coded mine as well. Great guy, definitely send him a message if you need some coding done.

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clairvoyant Major 83 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: Bavarian Manure Wagon (BMW) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 45°19′20″N, 75°50′0″W iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 335i [5.24]	Does anybody here want to help me installing a RPI intercooler (for the price of beer or lunch or dinner [the price cannot be combined])?
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08-30-2011, 09:01 PM	#422
duong Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	hey guys, i have a z4 atm 2003 (non-xenon) i was wondering if you know anywhere that will do a xenon conversion + angel eyes? Thanks
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09-02-2011, 11:05 AM	#423
ns2000x Converted 30 Rep 920 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Jerez Black / Fox Red / Aluminum Trim / Pre-Lci / 220M M3 Jerez Black / Fox Red / Aluminum Trim / Pre-Lci / 220M E90 M3 Last night I was driving my wife's GTi home from Rona with a trunk full of bamboo flooring when I saw a flock of Mustangs and a dark BMW pull in to the parking lot. I realized it was an E90 M that looked very similar to mine, so I did the car guy (stalker) thing and looped around, parked and walked over to the guy getting out of his car with all of his Mustang buddies. I mentioned my car is very similar and we chatted a little bit about any others we had seen. I'm pretty sure he felt I was full of shit as he watched me climb back in my wife's red GTi and crawl out of the parking lot. __________________ '11 BMW M3 E90 Jerez - Fox \| '17 BMW i3 BEV Protonic - Dalbergia
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09-03-2011, 02:40 PM	#426
duong Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	i actually have a set... from whati know it is what many z4 owners use but how good are they? i feel like they could screw something up.
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AeroTriGuy New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2006 Arctic 330xi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	so...was at petsmart today and a blue yaris put a nice door ding stripe on my front passenger door handle...after waiting for 2 hours I left a note with number guy did the right thing and called...got his name, number and insurance info... So...2 questions: 1. Where should I go to get an estimate to fix it 2. should I still report this? (police etc)
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MirelZ New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	sup all, im a new owner of an e90 in ottawa/gatineau region anyone know a good spot to repaint my front bumper? it has a little chip on the bottom part and a good sand/repaint is needed pics: you can see it a little bit , left bottom corner http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/4301/e901r.jpg
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09-09-2011, 05:34 AM	#433
rvladescu 440 9 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 440 GC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Do you guys know anyone in Ottawa with a 335d sport package or m package? I need a vin in order to find the part number for ZSP springs
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09-12-2011, 07:19 PM	#436
TheRox Colonel 127 Rep 2,312 Posts Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there iTrader: (2)	I'm selling my 18" style 313 wheels with michelin pilot super sport tires in the general section and a roof rack, new and 10 oil filters, new in bag and a set of wiper blades, new in box all from tischer bmw, maryland. all local. pm me if questions arise.
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09-14-2011, 02:18 PM	#438
MirelZ New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	ill go check out otto thx alot also , anyone coding around Ottawa/Gatineau?
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