Pittsburgh BMW Meets

TwinTurboXI · 04-03-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

If anyone is game for a lil gathering today I am game
724 321 2400 for those who dont already have it.

I should have called you, I was at the North Park races for an hour or so...

I'm back at school now but I believe I will be home next weekend as well, Maybe we can set up a meet then.

ianthegreat · 04-03-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurboXI

I should have called you, I was at the North Park races for an hour or so...

I'm back at school now but I believe I will be home next weekend as well, Maybe we can set up a meet then.

What are the Northpark races?

O HELLA BMW · 04-03-2011, 11:19 PM

anyone up for a fast five meet ,then watch the movie!!?

bgrab88 · 04-04-2011, 08:27 AM

HPFP just went as i pulled into my work parking lot this morning...i guess if it had to die im glad it waited untill i got to work at least.

SpmnE9zero · 04-04-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

What are the Northpark races?

Where you met up with us that one day at North Park.... the auto-x.

Quote:

Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

anyone up for a fast five meet ,then watch the movie!!?

I am game!

SpmnE9zero · 04-04-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bgrab88

HPFP just went as i pulled into my work parking lot this morning...i guess if it had to die im glad it waited untill i got to work at least.

awwww man... thank heavens for warranties!

328skidpad · 04-04-2011, 12:33 PM

Anyone know remember governing body for the north park races. all i know that you have to pay a membership and the races cost around $20 bucks.

Honestly I prefer the ones in Beaver Run larger track instead of going in a tight circle like north park.

That would definitely be a great outing as I have done it once.

TwinTurboXI · 04-04-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 328skidpad

Anyone know remember governing body for the north park races. all i know that you have to pay a membership and the races cost around $20 bucks.

Honestly I prefer the ones in Beaver Run larger track instead of going in a tight circle like north park.

That would definitely be a great outing as I have done it once.

http://www.nhscc.com/

Looks like there is another one this weekend!

ianthegreat · 04-04-2011, 04:36 PM

My car should be operational by then!

ianthegreat · 04-05-2011, 12:24 AM

Couple progress pics

FMIC back in

DP aftermath

reinstalling meth and new nitrous lines

328skidpad · 04-05-2011, 09:20 AM

Nice Ian
cant wait to hear the downpipes..great choice for coilovers...

SpmnE9zero · 04-05-2011, 12:23 PM

DAMN Ian you werent kidding last we talked!
hahahhaha Fantastic.. I love it!!!!!!!

JLee83 · 04-05-2011, 01:49 PM

Hey guys...
My name is Jim and I live in the south hills.
I just picked up a 2008 barbera red 335xi on Saturday and I joined the site on Sunday. I traded in my e46 325i so I've been a fanatic for a few years now, but I'm totally new to E90post.

I'm glad to see some guys from Pittsburgh keeping a post / group like this together. Do yinz mind if I stop by your next get-together to check out your cars in person?

JLee83

SpmnE9zero · 04-05-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JLee83

Hey guys...
My name is Jim and I live in the south hills.
I just picked up a 2008 barbera red 335xi on Saturday and I joined the site on Sunday. I traded in my e46 325i so I've been a fanatic for a few years now, but I'm totally new to E90post.

I'm glad to see some guys from Pittsburgh keeping a post / group like this together. Do yinz mind if I stop by your next get-together to check out your cars in person?

JLee83

WOW nice looking car! Congrats Jim!
Please do stop by!
Glad to have ya aboard!

TwinTurboXI · 04-05-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLee83

Hey guys...
My name is Jim and I live in the south hills.
I just picked up a 2008 barbera red 335xi on Saturday and I joined the site on Sunday. I traded in my e46 325i so I've been a fanatic for a few years now, but I'm totally new to E90post.

I'm glad to see some guys from Pittsburgh keeping a post / group like this together. Do yinz mind if I stop by your next get-together to check out your cars in person?

JLee83

Love Barbera red, it's such a classy color. I think pretty much all of us are black or silver, so it will be nice to have some color in mix haha

TwinTurboXI · 04-05-2011, 02:16 PM

Ian, I don't think our friendly runs will even be close anymore with everything your installing!

O HELLA BMW · 04-05-2011, 02:58 PM

Damn Ian , your going to have the quickest 35i in Pittsburgh lol

And welcome jlee83 , I love the color! btw are you Korean ?

JLee83 · 04-05-2011, 03:20 PM

Thanks guys....
and no, I'm not Korean.

JLee83 · 04-05-2011, 03:28 PM

While I'm thinking of it.

I was wondering if you guys might have some suggestions for wheels for my car. Not sure I want to do matte black, but I'm not totally sold on hyper silver either.

I'm currently leaning towards VMR 710's or 701's in gunmetal.
(Or possibly one of the other powdercoat options that I've seen on some sites.)

I plan on blacking out the window trim and the front grilles, and tinting the windows.

I'm open to "photoshop" suggestions too.

If you have a minute, please throw your two cents in.
Thanks guys.
JS

SpmnE9zero · 04-05-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JLee83

While I'm thinking of it.

I was wondering if you guys might have some suggestions for wheels for my car. Not sure I want to do matte black, but I'm not totally sold on hyper silver either.

I'm currently leaning towards VMR 710's or 701's in gunmetal.
(Or possibly one of the other powdercoat options that I've seen on some sites.)

I plan on blacking out the window trim and the front grilles, and tinting the windows.

I'm open to "photoshop" suggestions too.

If you have a minute, please throw your two cents in.
Thanks guys.
JS

19" Staggered Gunmetal 701's would look amazing on this color!
I would also drop it same time as wheels and also take care of the amber reflector and get some tints!

JLee83 · 04-05-2011, 04:05 PM

That's funny you say that because that's exactly what I was thinking.
I was originally partial to the V710's, but the V701's have really been looking good to me recently.

What do you think of the Satin Bronze powdercoat down on the far right from PYSpeed.com?
(Just curious - I'd have to see them on someone's car first, but from this photo they might have potential.)

Oh, and you're right - I'm getting the painted reflectors too.

The cost of lowering, along with the always horrific PGH roads have always made me kind of nervous about slamming my car.

My 325 wasn't lowered, but it had a front lip that was a little lower and my wife just mashed it.
Do you guys get body damage around here with a lowered suspension?

SpmnE9zero · 04-05-2011, 04:13 PM

Satin Bronze looks fantastic!
I am lowered with a hamann lip and never even really rub. Just gotta be careful. If you are planing on running after market wheels, imho you gotta lower it too, kinda go hand in hand if you ask me.

I just id lowering springs and I am satisfied with both looks and handling!

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O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 185 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	anyone up for a fast five meet ,then watch the movie!!? __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i
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bgrab88 Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 08 335XI Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	HPFP just went as i pulled into my work parking lot this morning...i guess if it had to die im glad it waited untill i got to work at least.
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328skidpad Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	Anyone know remember governing body for the north park races. all i know that you have to pay a membership and the races cost around $20 bucks. Honestly I prefer the ones in Beaver Run larger track instead of going in a tight circle like north park. That would definitely be a great outing as I have done it once.
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ianthegreat Colonel 63 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	My car should be operational by then!
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ianthegreat Colonel 63 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	Couple progress pics FMIC back in DP aftermath reinstalling meth and new nitrous lines Last edited by ianthegreat; 04-05-2011 at 09:10 AM..
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328skidpad Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	Nice Ian cant wait to hear the downpipes..great choice for coilovers...
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SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 508 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	DAMN Ian you werent kidding last we talked! hahahhaha Fantastic.. I love it!!!!!!! __________________ Eurocharged V5 \| ROW's / CC Delete \| K&N's \| H&R Springs \| Single Fin G.B. Grill \| Mode Carbon Diffuser \| JBSpeed CF Spoiler \| Arkym Style CF Splitter \| CF Mirror Caps \| 5% Tints \| 12mm Spacers \|
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JLee83 Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Barbera red 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1)	Newby to e90post... Hey guys... My name is Jim and I live in the south hills. I just picked up a 2008 barbera red 335xi on Saturday and I joined the site on Sunday. I traded in my e46 325i so I've been a fanatic for a few years now, but I'm totally new to E90post. I'm glad to see some guys from Pittsburgh keeping a post / group like this together. Do yinz mind if I stop by your next get-together to check out your cars in person? JLee83 Attached Images
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TwinTurboXI Lieutenant Colonel 162 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . iTrader: (12)	Ian, I don't think our friendly runs will even be close anymore with everything your installing!
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O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 185 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	Damn Ian , your going to have the quickest 35i in Pittsburgh lol And welcome jlee83 , I love the color! btw are you Korean ? __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i
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JLee83 Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Barbera red 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys.... and no, I'm not Korean.
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JLee83 Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Barbera red 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1)	Wheel suggestions for this shade of red... While I'm thinking of it. I was wondering if you guys might have some suggestions for wheels for my car. Not sure I want to do matte black, but I'm not totally sold on hyper silver either. I'm currently leaning towards VMR 710's or 701's in gunmetal. (Or possibly one of the other powdercoat options that I've seen on some sites.) I plan on blacking out the window trim and the front grilles, and tinting the windows. I'm open to "photoshop" suggestions too. If you have a minute, please throw your two cents in. Thanks guys. JS Attached Images
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JLee83 Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Barbera red 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1)	Wheels... That's funny you say that because that's exactly what I was thinking. I was originally partial to the V710's, but the V701's have really been looking good to me recently. What do you think of the Satin Bronze powdercoat down on the far right from PYSpeed.com? (Just curious - I'd have to see them on someone's car first, but from this photo they might have potential.) Oh, and you're right - I'm getting the painted reflectors too. The cost of lowering, along with the always horrific PGH roads have always made me kind of nervous about slamming my car. My 325 wasn't lowered, but it had a front lip that was a little lower and my wife just mashed it. Do you guys get body damage around here with a lowered suspension? Attached Images
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SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 508 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Satin Bronze looks fantastic! I am lowered with a hamann lip and never even really rub. Just gotta be careful. If you are planing on running after market wheels, imho you gotta lower it too, kinda go hand in hand if you ask me. I just id lowering springs and I am satisfied with both looks and handling! __________________ Eurocharged V5 \| ROW's / CC Delete \| K&N's \| H&R Springs \| Single Fin G.B. Grill \| Mode Carbon Diffuser \| JBSpeed CF Spoiler \| Arkym Style CF Splitter \| CF Mirror Caps \| 5% Tints \| 12mm Spacers \|
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