Who else is on the Hojin? (NYK)

DanielleS · 06-22-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielleS

Well, I'm a GIRL and I know that GIRL'S opinions don't count for much when it comes to cars

but I've had my car for about 72 hours now and all I can say is FUNNNNN...

My biggest issue has been finding a "good" place to park at work. (Someone with a similar car had hers "keyed" about 4 months ago.) But other than that, I'm enjoying the luxury most of all. This weekend I hope to read the owner's guide a bit. (In that sense I'm like a GUY; I have reading instructions!) But read I must... I haven't even figured out how to unlock the doors except on the driver's side. PATHETIC!!

To clarify: I HATE reading instructions!

Desert Bimmer · 06-23-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielleS

To clarify: I HATE reading instructions!

Danielle:

Congrats hon!
A double-click on the arrow of your FOB to open ALL doors! One click to open only the driver's side....

Desert Bimmer · 06-23-2006, 10:06 AM

I'm going to give my car a GOOD wash/wax this weekend, then take some pics to post here. Just had my windows tinted last night too! more to come....

Question for anyone? Does the light stay on for the "P" park when car is locked and turned off on the Steptronic?

Desert Bimmer · 06-23-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by teodulog

Here's a pic of my car. Already put on Classic Replicas, spacers and Blacklines.

It's a beautiful car TEODULOG! The wheels look nice too! I'm not a huge fan of changing wheels/tires but yours is a good example of nice!

EODULOG:
What size rims do you have? And where did you pick up your replicas (price/location)? Out of curiosity? Thanks.

teodulog · 06-23-2006, 11:28 AM

My wheels are 19's. I think they are the perfect size for the e90. They are Velocity Motoring VB2's. I got them at **********s. They came out to 1,651 with tires, mounted and balanced. The wheels themselves were $699. most of the cost was tires. I went with Goodyear Eagles F1 GS D3 tires.

Ghunger · 06-23-2006, 06:47 PM

It's here! I get to pick it up today, in about 30 minutes to be exact.

rpiopio · 06-23-2006, 08:13 PM

Picked mine up today! She's sitting in the garage resting preparing for a 350 mile drive to LA. Pictures later! Have a great weekend people.

DanielleS · 06-23-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

Danielle:

Congrats hon!
A double-click on the arrow of your FOB to open ALL doors! One click to open only the driver's side....

Advice like this is MUCH better than reading the instructions!

unxdawg · 06-23-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

Picked mine up today! She's sitting in the garage resting preparing for a 350 mile drive to LA. Pictures later! Have a great weekend people.

Got mine too. Awesome ride!

Desert Bimmer · 06-26-2006, 10:02 AM

Looks like we all got our cars and this thread has nearly died out...

Desert Bimmer · 06-26-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielleS

Advice like this is MUCH better than reading the instructions!

Sure-no problemo Danielle...or we could arrange a hands-on demo?

gos · 06-26-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

Looks like we all got our cars and this thread has nearly died out...

Heh yea. I still approve of the Hojin cars thread though. So far I've got 610 miles on mine in 3 days. Getting so close to the end of breakin, I can't wait!

--gos

Ghunger · 06-26-2006, 11:53 AM

Yep, this thread is done, everyones got their cars

I've got 2600 miles on my car so far, but I got a 2 week head start in Germany.

I'm having a clear bra installed today, had to drive the truck to work.

Desert Bimmer · 06-26-2006, 12:32 PM

Any thoughts on making a Hojin reunion thread to see how we are all doing with our cars in the near future?

leitrim · 06-26-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

Any thoughts on making a Hojin reunion thread to see how we are all doing with our cars in the near future?

Sure, sounds like a good idea. I gotta say, I just love the e90 and my purchase experience with my dealership/finance/CA has been great. I didn't step foot into the dealer until I picked up my car. :rocks:

leitrim · 06-26-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by unxdawg

Got mine too. Awesome ride!

Congrats man! Glad to hear you got it.

DanielleS · 06-28-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghunger

Yep, this thread is done, everyones got their cars

I've got 2600 miles on my car so far, but I got a 2 week head start in Germany.

I'm having a clear bra installed today, had to drive the truck to work.

What's a "clear bra"?

gos · 06-28-2006, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielleS

What's a "clear bra"?

It's a relatively thin polyurethane film (like saran wrap, but thicker) that they stretch on the front of the car... front bumper, front 18" of hood, maybe rear view mirrors, etc. Provides an extra layer of protection against rock chips, etc. It's a hair thinner than, say, a report cover people use for book reports or whatever in school.

3M and other similar companies make the film.

IMO, not worth the money, but others swear by them, especially if they have to follow semi-trucks often. I find the visible line on the hood to be too distracting personally, and a few scratches won't kill me.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-28-2006, 02:49 AM

Let the modding beginnnn

Ghunger · 06-28-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gos

It's a relatively thin polyurethane film (like saran wrap, but thicker) that they stretch on the front of the car... front bumper, front 18" of hood, maybe rear view mirrors, etc. Provides an extra layer of protection against rock chips, etc. It's a hair thinner than, say, a report cover people use for book reports or whatever in school.

3M and other similar companies make the film.

IMO, not worth the money, but others swear by them, especially if they have to follow semi-trucks often. I find the visible line on the hood to be too distracting personally, and a few scratches won't kill me.

The one I got also covers the inside of the door handle cups, to prevent rings, and or fingernails from scratching the handle, and it also covers the rear edge of the doors so they won't get chippied if I accidently hit something with them. I mainly got them because when I look at the hood of my truck, which sits a whole lot higher than my car, there are a bunch of small chips out of the paint. I figure it will help my car look newer longer. The only seam you can really see without getting up close is the one on the hood, and even it isn't very big. If I remember I'll get a couple pictures tonight.

rpiopio · 06-28-2006, 03:48 PM

I'm planning on getting the clear bra too. The best installers around here want to charge almost $700 though so I'm really wavering

gos · 06-28-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

I'm planning on getting the clear bra too. The best installers around here want to charge almost $700 though so I'm really wavering

Yup, $695 was the price quoted to me. Seems absurd for what can't cost more than $2 to manufacture and 2 hours to install. I watched the local installer doing an M6, and it's basically just spray/stretch/squeegee over and over, using a blend of ~10% alcohol and 90% water.

He did state that the E90 has the hardest nose to cover of any BMW, but still, $700 is a lot. I may call him and see what his rate is when he isn't on the dealership's time.

As to a work area, he stated that dust-free is way more critical for tinting than clear bra application, so figure most any sealed cement garage would work just fine.

--gos

06-23-2006, 10:06 AM	#509
Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I'm going to give my car a GOOD wash/wax this weekend, then take some pics to post here. Just had my windows tinted last night too! more to come.... Question for anyone? Does the light stay on for the "P" park when car is locked and turned off on the Steptronic? __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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06-23-2006, 11:28 AM	#511
teodulog Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2003 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacoima, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My wheels are 19's. I think they are the perfect size for the e90. They are Velocity Motoring VB2's. I got them at **********s. They came out to 1,651 with tires, mounted and balanced. The wheels themselves were $699. most of the cost was tires. I went with Goodyear Eagles F1 GS D3 tires. __________________ 2006 330i : Arctic, Terra, Alumn Trim, ZSP, ZPP, I-Drive, CA, Sunshades, Blacklines and VM VB2 wheels.
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06-23-2006, 06:47 PM	#512
Ghunger Major 56 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	It's here! I get to pick it up today, in about 30 minutes to be exact. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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06-23-2006, 08:13 PM	#513
rpiopio First Lieutenant 51 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Picked mine up today! She's sitting in the garage resting preparing for a 350 mile drive to LA. Pictures later! Have a great weekend people. __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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06-26-2006, 10:02 AM	#516
Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Is it over for the Hojin's?? Looks like we all got our cars and this thread has nearly died out... __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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06-26-2006, 11:53 AM	#519
Ghunger Major 56 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Yep, this thread is done, everyones got their cars I've got 2600 miles on my car so far, but I got a 2 week head start in Germany. I'm having a clear bra installed today, had to drive the truck to work. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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06-26-2006, 12:32 PM	#520
Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Reunion thread Any thoughts on making a Hojin reunion thread to see how we are all doing with our cars in the near future? __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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06-28-2006, 02:49 AM	#525
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Let the modding beginnnn
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06-28-2006, 03:48 PM	#527
rpiopio First Lieutenant 51 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I'm planning on getting the clear bra too. The best installers around here want to charge almost $700 though so I'm really wavering __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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