Official Ottawa Members Thread (#2)

BRAISKI · 07-25-2013, 09:11 AM

Does anyone here work for SMART Technologies?

Canada Jeff · 07-27-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by n690218

Hi guys, I am new to this forum. My rear bumper got hit and run last year and result in a big corner dent on my rear bumper. Due to the high insurance deductible I decided to not got with them. So I did dome research on the repair companies and narrow them down to the following two:

1. SRM Auto Repair on 1645 Comstock Road.
2. Auto Dentist on 151 Bentley Avenue.

Just wondering if anyone can tell me which one is better in terms of price and quality. Or if you know a better shop other than the above, please let me know.

Thanks a lot.

I've used auto dentist a few times, the first time was a good job, the second time I ended up with over spray all over my truck. They had to buff the whole truck to get it off. I will not return.

So one good exp, one bad. they have the skill, just not sure if the attention is there.

clairvoyant · 07-27-2013, 10:13 PM

Try:
Landstar
1325 Unit 4 Leeds Ave, Ottawa, ON K1B 5K9
Phone

613) 744-1025

To paint, fix, bumpers, etc....general body shop issues.

Desi · 08-01-2013, 09:48 AM

Anybody know of a shop in Ottawa that keeps a decent inventory of wheels/tires on hand? My VMR V715s have succumb to six years of Ottawa roads and continuing to drive on them is becoming a stupider and stupider idea by the day. I want to replace them this weekend as I need near constant access to my car, especially this coming week. I'm trying to get in touch with OEMConcepts in Montreal about a set of RW.Mesh, but if that doesn't work out I need a Plan-B!

Madhouse · 08-10-2013, 09:29 PM

Hey everyone,

Just moved to Ottawa. Any events or meets coming up?

everlast · 08-12-2013, 11:04 AM

Desi, any luck finding wheels? I ran over a dub-up area of pavement and think I broke a belt on a front tire, not sure about the rim. Need ideas.

Or, anyone have a nice set of wheels and tires for sale?

Desi · 08-13-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by everlast

Desi, any luck finding wheels? I ran over a dub-up area of pavement and think I broke a belt on a front tire, not sure about the rim. Need ideas.

Or, anyone have a nice set of wheels and tires for sale?

Ended up ordering them from OEMConcepts in Montreal and had them delivered next day. Pretty well nobody in this city keeps stock it seems, everyone says they can get them "quickly" (the definition of this ranged from a few days to weeks).

Are your fronts 19s? I've got a set of 235/35R-19 Yokohama S.drive X in alright shape, about 50-60% tread left. I can't guarantee they're not going to cause excessive road noise as I'm only about 75% sure it was my rears that were the problem when I swapped the entire set, but they're yours free if you want them. I only ask you pay to get them taken off my old rims so I can send them to the scrap metal guys.

dubsesd · 08-14-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Madhouse

Hey everyone,

Just moved to Ottawa. Any events or meets coming up?

lets make one!

rvladescu · 08-16-2013, 05:35 AM

Do you guys know anyone in Ottawa that can code as I lost everything after BMW updated my software. I had my coding done by rob but I believe he's out of the BMW world.

Phas · 08-16-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rvladescu

Do you guys know anyone in Ottawa that can code as I lost everything after BMW updated my software. I had my coding done by rob but I believe he's out of the BMW world.

PM clairvoyant, he might be able to point you in the right direction.

Cheers

BRAISKI · 08-20-2013, 11:27 AM

Just wondering is living in Kanata expensive? Maybe specifically the area were the Senetors stadium is.

everlast · 08-20-2013, 11:39 AM

Cheaper than other parts of the city. The closer you get to downtown or to the canal, the more $ for the sale property / house.

That said, everything is cheap in Ottawa compared to GTA.

BRAISKI · 08-20-2013, 11:43 AM

So where the stadium is, isn't really downtown right?

Thats good to know

everlast · 08-20-2013, 12:40 PM

Just the opposite, it's borderline in the country.

zbt · 08-20-2013, 01:34 PM

Hi guys,
smelt burning oil and saw smoke coming from the engine bay of my 06 330i. Seemed to be from burning oil residue. Took it to a mechanic who told me that its due to a leak in the valve gasket. Ottos and duss brothers quoted around $1k because of the labor involved. Since its apparently a very common issue, wanted to check if anoone else faced this and how much it cost them? Suggestions for indy mechanics would be appreciated as well.
z

Madhouse · 08-21-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madhouse

Hey everyone,

Just moved to Ottawa. Any events or meets coming up?

lets make one!

Agree! Just have to get my car first!!!! Serious delay in having it shipped back from Europe. Hopefully by next week.

Anyone else here interested in a meetup or has a good location?

dubsesd · 08-21-2013, 09:27 PM

Somewhere central is good. Hunt club/riverside area perhaps. Any suggestions or locations welcome

Royalfan29 · 08-24-2013, 09:29 AM

Hi all, I'm in the military up here in Petawawa and wondering if there's some group get togethers in Ottawa. Interested to meet you all you BMW Enthusiast !

ccbl · 08-24-2013, 12:39 PM

just checking in... sup guys

liang · 08-24-2013, 07:30 PM

We need a meet in Ottawa...

Royalfan29 · 08-25-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Liang

We need a meet in Ottawa...

Ditto

cokelon · 09-02-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Royalfan29

Ditto

I'm up for that.. I recently purchased a 2010 E90 and I need some help with some audio mods I want to do and where to go

07-25-2013, 09:11 AM	#727
BRAISKI Colonel 140 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Does anyone here work for SMART Technologies? __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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07-27-2013, 10:13 PM	#729
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]	Try: Landstar 1325 Unit 4 Leeds Ave, Ottawa, ON K1B 5K9 Phone613) 744-1025 To paint, fix, bumpers, etc....general body shop issues.
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08-01-2013, 09:48 AM	#730
Desi Lieutenant 17 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2014 435i M-Sport X-Drive Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (4)	Anybody know of a shop in Ottawa that keeps a decent inventory of wheels/tires on hand? My VMR V715s have succumb to six years of Ottawa roads and continuing to drive on them is becoming a stupider and stupider idea by the day. I want to replace them this weekend as I need near constant access to my car, especially this coming week. I'm trying to get in touch with OEMConcepts in Montreal about a set of RW.Mesh, but if that doesn't work out I need a Plan-B! __________________ 2014 BMW 435i XDrive M-Sport - Delivered May 2014 2007 BMW 323i - Delivered April 2007
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08-10-2013, 09:29 PM	#731
Madhouse Driving on the wrong side of the road... 5 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Driving :) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00]	New To Ottawa Hey everyone, Just moved to Ottawa. Any events or meets coming up? __________________ 2011 E90 335i - Deep Sea Blue\|Black Dakota\|Brushed Aluminum\|Nav\|Apps\|Steptronic\|287 Wheels\|M Sport Suspension\|Model Designation Deletion\|Canadian Spec Ordered 18 May 2011\|Production Week 22\|Completed 1 Jun 11\|Arrived 8 Jul 11!!!
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08-12-2013, 11:04 AM	#732
everlast Malt'm'n'Salt'm 16 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 328xiT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	Desi, any luck finding wheels? I ran over a dub-up area of pavement and think I broke a belt on a front tire, not sure about the rim. Need ideas. Or, anyone have a nice set of wheels and tires for sale?
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08-16-2013, 05:35 AM	#735
rvladescu 440 9 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 440 GC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Coding Do you guys know anyone in Ottawa that can code as I lost everything after BMW updated my software. I had my coding done by rob but I believe he's out of the BMW world.
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08-20-2013, 11:27 AM	#737
BRAISKI Colonel 140 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Just wondering is living in Kanata expensive? Maybe specifically the area were the Senetors stadium is. __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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08-20-2013, 11:39 AM	#738
everlast Malt'm'n'Salt'm 16 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 328xiT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	Cheaper than other parts of the city. The closer you get to downtown or to the canal, the more $ for the sale property / house. That said, everything is cheap in Ottawa compared to GTA.
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08-20-2013, 11:43 AM	#739
BRAISKI Colonel 140 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	So where the stadium is, isn't really downtown right? Thats good to know __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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08-20-2013, 12:40 PM	#740
everlast Malt'm'n'Salt'm 16 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 328xiT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	Just the opposite, it's borderline in the country.
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08-20-2013, 01:34 PM	#741
zbt New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0)	leaking valve gasket Hi guys, smelt burning oil and saw smoke coming from the engine bay of my 06 330i. Seemed to be from burning oil residue. Took it to a mechanic who told me that its due to a leak in the valve gasket. Ottos and duss brothers quoted around $1k because of the labor involved. Since its apparently a very common issue, wanted to check if anoone else faced this and how much it cost them? Suggestions for indy mechanics would be appreciated as well. z
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08-21-2013, 09:27 PM	#743
dubsesd #dubspec 6974 Rep 5,284 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	Somewhere central is good. Hunt club/riverside area perhaps. Any suggestions or locations welcome __________________ LCI ///F80 M3 Individual Atlantis Metallic / Black Full / Carbon Cermics / 6MT MPE / M Performance & Carbon package / KW v3 / 20" HRE R101LW / 20" HRE 527s / Michelin PSS / 20% tint / 3d Design / Streckenn splitters / OEM GTS hood / EAS Carbon seatbacks / Carbon RKP sideskirt / Bootmod3 / M Performance Tri color alcantara / AWE S Flow instagram: @ dubsesd
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08-24-2013, 09:29 AM	#744
Royalfan29 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E60 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	Hi all, I'm in the military up here in Petawawa and wondering if there's some group get togethers in Ottawa. Interested to meet you all you BMW Enthusiast !
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08-24-2013, 12:39 PM	#745
ccbl Lieutenant 587 Rep 410 Posts Drives: AW E93 335i/Jerez E90 M3 6SP Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [0.00]	just checking in... sup guys
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08-24-2013, 07:30 PM	#746
liang Captain 23 Rep 717 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (6)	We need a meet in Ottawa...
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