Official NorCal Chat Thread (#12)

eddieboy510 · 02-14-2016, 09:23 PM

down for a meet or descent drive. I am in the east bay.

Banana Clipper · 02-14-2016, 10:09 PM

Wife and I just got back from our drive. Went 9 all the way to Santa Cruz, drove through town, donuts and coffee, jumped on 1, rode that all the way up to HMB Brewery, had a late lunch then jumped on 1 north to 280 home. We hit about an hour of traffic due to everyone leaving Mavericks and it was an hour wait at HMB Brewery so actual drive time for the trip was bout 3 1/2 hours. We left the house around 12:30 and got home around 7.

I'm down for other suggestions since I really dont leave the Bay Area.

GrizzyGroff · 02-14-2016, 11:29 PM

Let's make this happen! I just need to get my car running good with mhd before I take t on some crazy adventures haha

Hvyarms · 02-15-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GrizzyGroff

Let's make this happen! I just need to get my car running good with mhd before I take t on some crazy adventures haha

What's MHD?

Banana Clipper · 02-15-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GrizzyGroff

Let's make this happen! I just need to get my car running good with mhd before I take t on some crazy adventures haha

You have everything you need for it or are you missing something?

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Originally Posted by Hvyarms

What's MHD?

Android Flashing app that allows you to flash tunes and backend flashes to your car w/o Cobb or BT cable. I dont think its quite as robust as a BT cable but it gets the job done.

Hopefully I'll be doing my PUMP flash next weekend using MHD so I can but a little more E85 and go ahead and wear out my stock LPFP to give me an excuse to upgrade. I just need to grow a pair and do it but the whole battery charger thing is very off putting for me since I am the definition of Murphy's law

GrizzyGroff · 02-15-2016, 06:14 PM

I have everything just waiting for the car to get back to me and have the 100 mile break in on the turbos

eddieboy510 · 02-15-2016, 11:31 PM

speaking of cables. I see there are so many cables for coding and diagnostics. I see cables ranging in price from $9.00 up to $100.00 is there a difference and if so what cable should I get for the coding and diagnostic. I looked through the coding forum but couldn't find an answer.

Banana Clipper · 02-15-2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eddieboy510

speaking of cables. I see there are so many cables for coding and diagnostics. I see cables ranging in price from $9.00 up to $100.00 is there a difference and if so what cable should I get for the coding and diagnostic. I looked through the coding forum but couldn't find an answer.

I have K+DCAN cable from here - http:// b i m m e r s o f t wa r e . com/cables and it was only $40 but if you're going to be using MHD I would suggest getting the OTG along with the DCAN which is only $5 more. I tried a couple Amazon cables but got burned on them. They worked for the E46 but not my E90

With those cables I've been able to code Carly, Aplina TCU flash, and tested but not done the BB Pump flash via MHD, again, I just need to grow a pair and do it.

I have a Carly Bluetooth adapter if youre interested, was just about to post it for sale for $20

eddieboy510 · 02-16-2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Banana Clipper

I have K+DCAN cable from here - http:// b i m m e r s o f t wa r e . com/cables and it was only $40 but if you're going to be using MHD I would suggest getting the OTG along with the DCAN which is only $5 more. I tried a couple Amazon cables but got burned on them. They worked for the E46 but not my E90

With those cables I've been able to code Carly, Aplina TCU flash, and tested but not done the BB Pump flash via MHD, again, I just need to grow a pair and do it.

I have a Carly Bluetooth adapter if youre interested, was just about to post it for sale for $20

Thanks I truly appreciate the advice and recommendations.

GrizzyGroff · 02-16-2016, 01:26 AM

I'll take your Carly for $20 haha

eddieboy510 · 02-17-2016, 11:15 AM

It was offered to me first. I will take it carly I will love her and take care of her!!

lol

AK. · 02-17-2016, 01:05 PM

Carly bricked my FRM module.. I would stay away and use NCSexpert only.

Banana Clipper · 02-17-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AK.

Carly bricked my FRM module.. I would stay away and use NCSexpert only.

^^^^ This does happened, not to me and I've used it probably 20 times, but it DOES happen.

LMK if you still want it, I'm in Cupertino near the Apple campus but can meet with anyone that wants it. Keep in mind you still have to buy the Carly App to use this.

JDane07 · 02-20-2016, 12:16 AM

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5456022242.html

If anyone knows anyone who is looking for an e90, send them that link!

TunerStock · 02-21-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JDane07

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5456022242.html

If anyone knows anyone who is looking for an e90, send them that link!

GLWS Dane. Just sold my E92 also few weeks back. What are you planning on getting next? Sticking with BMW or changing platforms?

JDane07 · 02-21-2016, 11:52 PM

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GLWS Dane. Just sold my E92 also few weeks back. What are you planning on getting next? Sticking with BMW or changing platforms?

Thanks man. I would love to jump into a 335i, but I'm afraid that maintenance would be even worse than my 330i recently.

I'm pretty set on getting a 2016 MK7 GTI. So staying German/Euro :thumbsuup:

puppydax · 02-22-2016, 08:11 PM

Are there any meets in the Roseville/Sacramento area? Have been out of the car scene for a while, but interested in checking out a few decent meets.

chucktang · 02-22-2016, 09:25 PM

Anyone have a good shop for waterpump/tstat replacement in the lower Peninsula / N. South Bay? Couple spots quoting ~1,300 right now.

neroneuman · 02-22-2016, 09:35 PM

A&D Autowerke in Santa Clara gave me good price for waterpump & thermostat replacement compared to other places in bay area.

chucktang · 02-22-2016, 09:37 PM

Thx neroneuman - will give them a call in the morning

GrizzyGroff · 02-22-2016, 10:44 PM

call track spec in fremont

puppydax · 02-23-2016, 02:20 AM

Who would you guys trust your 335i with to do your clutch?

02-14-2016, 09:23 PM	#551
eddieboy510 Private First Class 46 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2008 328i BC BR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: El Cerrito, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	down for a meet or descent drive. I am in the east bay.
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02-14-2016, 10:09 PM	#552
Banana Clipper Jewel Runner 345 Rep 913 Posts Drives: G01///G20///I20 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Wife and I just got back from our drive. Went 9 all the way to Santa Cruz, drove through town, donuts and coffee, jumped on 1, rode that all the way up to HMB Brewery, had a late lunch then jumped on 1 north to 280 home. We hit about an hour of traffic due to everyone leaving Mavericks and it was an hour wait at HMB Brewery so actual drive time for the trip was bout 3 1/2 hours. We left the house around 12:30 and got home around 7. I'm down for other suggestions since I really dont leave the Bay Area. __________________ www.BHANANA.com 2009 335i - SOLD 2021 M340i - GONE 2024 iX - Yea, she fast
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02-14-2016, 11:29 PM	#553
GrizzyGroff Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 2015 m3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	Let's make this happen! I just need to get my car running good with mhd before I take t on some crazy adventures haha
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02-15-2016, 06:14 PM	#556
GrizzyGroff Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 2015 m3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	I have everything just waiting for the car to get back to me and have the 100 mile break in on the turbos
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02-15-2016, 11:31 PM	#557
eddieboy510 Private First Class 46 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2008 328i BC BR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: El Cerrito, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	speaking of cables. I see there are so many cables for coding and diagnostics. I see cables ranging in price from $9.00 up to $100.00 is there a difference and if so what cable should I get for the coding and diagnostic. I looked through the coding forum but couldn't find an answer.
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02-16-2016, 01:26 AM	#560
GrizzyGroff Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 2015 m3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	I'll take your Carly for $20 haha
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02-17-2016, 11:15 AM	#561
eddieboy510 Private First Class 46 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2008 328i BC BR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: El Cerrito, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	It was offered to me first. I will take it carly I will love her and take care of her!! lol
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02-17-2016, 01:05 PM	#562
AK. Lieutenant 138 Rep 592 Posts Drives: E90 M3/E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [10.00]	Carly bricked my FRM module.. I would stay away and use NCSexpert only.
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02-20-2016, 12:16 AM	#564
JDane07 Lieutenant Colonel 144 Rep 1,720 Posts Drives: 330i (sold), MK7 GTI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Napa, CA iTrader: (3)	http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5456022242.html If anyone knows anyone who is looking for an e90, send them that link! __________________ Current Ride: '16 MK7 GTI// Former Ride: '06 E90 330i// Don't mind me... just passing along// Old E90 Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...first+e90+m580
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02-22-2016, 08:11 PM	#567
puppydax Lieutenant 290 Rep 535 Posts Drives: '25 Portimao M2 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (5)	Are there any meets in the Roseville/Sacramento area? Have been out of the car scene for a while, but interested in checking out a few decent meets. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/puppydax/ Previous: 2007 E90 335i \| 2008 E92 335i \| 2009 E82 135i Current: '25 ///M2 Portimao Blue
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02-22-2016, 09:25 PM	#568
chucktang Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '07 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Anyone have a good shop for waterpump/tstat replacement in the lower Peninsula / N. South Bay? Couple spots quoting ~1,300 right now.
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02-22-2016, 09:35 PM	#569
neroneuman First Lieutenant 47 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 09 TiAg 135i MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bay Area,CA iTrader: (4)	A&D Autowerke in Santa Clara gave me good price for waterpump & thermostat replacement compared to other places in bay area. __________________ 09 e82 BIG THANKS TO LEVANIME FOR ALL THE HELP
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02-22-2016, 09:37 PM	#570
chucktang Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '07 335i e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Thx neroneuman - will give them a call in the morning
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02-22-2016, 10:44 PM	#571
GrizzyGroff Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi 2015 m3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	call track spec in fremont
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02-23-2016, 02:20 AM	#572
puppydax Lieutenant 290 Rep 535 Posts Drives: '25 Portimao M2 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA iTrader: (5)	Who would you guys trust your 335i with to do your clutch?
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