Official Minnesota Chat Thread

BrianMN · 07-15-2010, 12:28 AM

Yep, I plan on being at CarCraft on Sunday for sure.

ajvee · 07-15-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jred22

thanks braaa. It's a JBspeed lip, hamaan rep maybe? I was thinking about getting it molded onto the bumper and painting a smaller part of it gloss or matte black but i don't have the monaays right now. I wish i could get rid of the front plate but if they (cheddar bops) pull me over for it i'm getting a tint ticket too so i figure i'm better off with it on for now.

Also i know i've asked you guys this before, but when i did, i didn't have much luck finding anything. Anyone know of a place that does vinyl, like car exterior vinyl? i gotta get the roof blacked out.

Is this a potential option for you?

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374580

ajvee · 07-15-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

If anyone's looking for something fun to do this Saturday (and friday night camping), come down to Millville, MN for the Motocross Pro National! It's quite a big deal...over 80,000 people come out to the event, with the best riders in the world.

Honestly, I can guarantee if You come, You will have a GREAT time. Camping Friday night is a blast as well...full beer garden/Good live music/pro pit passes to see the pro rigs and semi's that rival Nascar semis, and hangin out with fellow motorsports enthusiasts.

Here's a link!
http://springcreekmx.com/news_articl...rticle_key=290

It's about 1.2 hours south of the the MSP Airport on 52.

Anyone interested?

I have some work stuff this weekend Brian. I am going up to Brainerd on Monday for a track day though and I am sure there are open spots available if you are interested in joining. $285 for the full day with taxes.

dfries · 07-15-2010, 08:37 AM

Let the long cranks begin =/

airwolf878 · 07-15-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dfries

Let the long cranks begin =/

prelude2perfect · 07-15-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Nice! How do you sign up to do this? How much does it cost? Please post some details.

Thanks.

Sorry, I forgot I didn't answer this. That was part of Modern Automotive Performance's 2nd annual Proving Grounds event at Brainerd. Only cost $150 for the day which is a great deal. If you're looking to get on the track I would highly recommend talking to Todd over at Tracktime Motorsports. He organizes track days at Brainerd and Cedar Falls and for a fair price too. Here's a link http://www.tracktimemotorsports.net/trackday.html and his email mailto:todd@tracktimemotorsports.com

MNm3 · 07-15-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

I would wager that the car is in fact heavier and not lighter than the 135i. I am assuming that they are using the M3 suspension components, which I would guess are heavier. They are also using bigger wheels, bumpers, and fenders, all of which will not pull the weight down. I am sorry if I sound cynical about this car

Well you could be right, but I would hope that BMW wouldn't be that stupid if they are only increasing the hp output slightly. It is true that newer M cars are typically a bit more heavy. My M3 is about 160 lbs heavier than a 335, but in that case and in most new M car cases, the engine is significantly larger.

ajvee · 07-15-2010, 02:32 PM

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Well you could be right, but I would hope that BMW wouldn't be that stupid if they are only increasing the hp output slightly. It is true that newer M cars are typically a bit more heavy. My M3 is about 160 lbs heavier than a 335, but in that case and in most new M car cases, the engine is significantly larger.

MnM3. I think you will find this an interesting read!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408252

ajvee · 07-15-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by prelude2perfect

Sorry, I forgot I didn't answer this. That was part of Modern Automotive Performance's 2nd annual Proving Grounds event at Brainerd. Only cost $150 for the day which is a great deal. If you're looking to get on the track I would highly recommend talking to Todd over at Tracktime Motorsports. He organizes track days at Brainerd and Cedar Falls and for a fair price too. Here's a link http://www.tracktimemotorsports.net/trackday.html and his email mailto:todd@tracktimemotorsports.com

Thanks man! A bit late though because I've already registered for Brainerd's track day on the 19th of July! But $150 is hard to beat to have some consistent track days.

MNm3 · 07-15-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

MnM3. I think you will find this an interesting read!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408252

Interesting article. Lighter than 135... very nice.

I think this topic has been beaten to hell officially for now.

dfries · 07-15-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Take it in... When my car was long cranking and running like piss, I took video of it on my iPhone - helped them out a TON (believe it or not). When they can see and hear the issue they are more apt to just throw the right parts at it.

They tried the software update on mine which didn't do anything but after I showed them the video, they replaced the HPFP right away. This was at BMW MTKA...

Nick

Yeah thats what I was thinking. Did you take your DCI off?

ajvee · 07-15-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Nah, I was straight up with them and said I had an "intake". They were totally cool about it. In fact, it makes the job easier for the tech anyway

I've been really happy with them; great service and soft cookies too

Nick

Hahahahah, did the soft cookies seal the deal for you Nick!

Jred22 · 07-16-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Nah, I was straight up with them and said I had an "intake". They were totally cool about it. In fact, it makes the job easier for the tech anyway

I've been really happy with them; great service and soft cookies too

Nick

BMW Minnetonka has been pretty good to me so far as well, i'm pretty impressed with their service. Ask for Jeremy S (service tech), he's a good dude, used to work with my brother.

M3x2 · 07-16-2010, 10:08 AM

New member/owner here. Just picked up '11 M3 sedan from Minnetonka. So far so good. Love the place, but not as much as I love the CAR!

airwolf878 · 07-16-2010, 10:51 AM

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New member/owner here. Just picked up '11 M3 sedan from Minnetonka. So far so good. Love the place, but not s much as I love the CAR!

Welcome! Post some pics of the new ride!

ajvee · 07-16-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

New member/owner here. Just picked up '11 M3 sedan from Minnetonka. So far so good. Love the place, but not s much as I love the CAR!

Welcome! MnM3 and DrBurton have a new M3 buddy! It looks like you have the competition package. Nice! Please post up some pictures.

M3x2 · 07-16-2010, 11:42 AM

thanks, guys. This thing is wicked fun to drive and I have barely scratched the surface!

Prolly of less interest here, but this is the other one: she puts down ~400 to the wheels, so no slow poke either:

ajvee · 07-16-2010, 11:53 AM

Awesome cars! Cannot go wrong with black on black! You'll be surprised at the amount of interest MN members have for old bimmers. I am quite enamoured by the 6 series and 3 series from the 1980s. The 6 series shark design is just timeless. I also saw a 1999 M coupe yesterday and man talk about a car that has some serious road presence!

Can you list your mods on the E36?

M3x2 · 07-16-2010, 12:44 PM

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Can you list your mods on the E36?

Sure: Eurosport Twin screw SC, Schrick cams, Turner UDP's; oil cooler; Ground control coilovers, Diffsonline 3-clutch 3.46 LSD (stock is 3.23), and Euro 6-spd transmission conversion. The thing that's really nice about the twin screw is the boost is on, fully, at very low rpms and it has an ultra-linear tq curve is flat (300 wheel ft-lbs at 2250 rpm, max was~335, max hp a hair under 400whp) so it drives like a small block V8.

Only regret is that I cant safely track the car. I did take her to the BIR driving school, which was a BLAST, but its too risky to do regularly. Now the E90, is another story

ajvee · 07-16-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

Sure: Eurosport Twin screw SC, Schrick cams, Turner UDP's; oil cooler; Ground control coilovers, Diffsonline 3-clutch 3.46 LSD (stock is 3.23), and Euro 6-spd transmission conversion. The thing that's really nice about the twin screw is the boost is on, fully, at very low rpms and it has an ultra-linear tq curve is flat (300 wheel ft-lbs at 2250 rpm, max was~335, max hp a hair under 400whp) so it drives like a small block V8.

Only regret is that I cant safely track the car. I did take her to the BIR driving school, which was a BLAST, but its too risky to do regularly. Now the E90, is another story

While I am not familiar with supercharger systems, it does sound like you have a good setup.

What type of engine management system are you using? Is your reluctance to track the car based on reliability or too much power? Also, what is your take on the forced induction scene for the E30 and E46 M3s? What is the overrall consensus on whether turbocharging or supercharging is better? Obviously, the power delivery on each system is completely different, but I am curious on what most modders opt for.

MNm3 · 07-16-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

Sure: Eurosport Twin screw SC, Schrick cams, Turner UDP's; oil cooler; Ground control coilovers, Diffsonline 3-clutch 3.46 LSD (stock is 3.23), and Euro 6-spd transmission conversion. The thing that's really nice about the twin screw is the boost is on, fully, at very low rpms and it has an ultra-linear tq curve is flat (300 wheel ft-lbs at 2250 rpm, max was~335, max hp a hair under 400whp) so it drives like a small block V8.

Only regret is that I cant safely track the car. I did take her to the BIR driving school, which was a BLAST, but its too risky to do regularly. Now the E90, is another story

Welcome... welcome back it sounds like. That e36 is awesome

I like your e90 too. Sedan looks good with the comp wheels. I wish I had those on mine.

Believe you me... You will not be dissapointed by the e90 m3 on the track. It is a blast.

Do you have any aftermarket plans for the new M? I'm in the market for exhaust and just can't figure out which to go with as I've only heard one in person (Gintani).

MNm3 · 07-16-2010, 03:52 PM

By the way, your e36... Very Sleeper... I like that.

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