Official New England Chat Forum (#2)

MassBimmer · 03-28-2011, 07:05 PM

Silly me thinking your profile revolved around my coils decision lulz

Patsfan123 · 03-28-2011, 07:07 PM

I just spent a lot of money on my car this week:

$180 - Euro Airbox
$ 48 - K&N Filter
$ 30 - Intake Silencer delete
$246 - Eibach Springs
$647 - Bilstein Shocks
$1151 before installation

There goes the bonus I said I wouldn't spend.

Now I need to get spacers.. and the AA tune, and maybe I will call it a summer.

jopa489 · 03-28-2011, 07:36 PM

E90 is going to Peabody tomorrow for routine service and inspection. Booked the appointment a couple of weeks ago with my SA and asked for "something fun" as a loaner. Let's see what I get.

Derelict · 03-28-2011, 09:28 PM

E90 is at Tulley for the 3rd time with a service engine light. They're awful, but too close to go elsewhere.

CCWs are being anodized and assembled, shipping by the end of the week.

cyphr · 03-28-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Silly me thinking your profile revolved around my coils decision lulz

Tim's sending subliminal messages again. Once you go coils, you never go back. That's the saying, right?

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Originally Posted by Patsfan123

I just spent a lot of money on my car this week:

$180 - Euro Airbox
$ 48 - K&N Filter
$ 30 - Intake Silencer delete
$246 - Eibach Springs
$647 - Bilstein Shocks
$1151 before installation

There goes the bonus I said I wouldn't spend.

Now I need to get spacers.. and the AA tune, and maybe I will call it a summer.

I feel like there's an inverse correlation between the amount of time I spend on the forums and the size of my wallet

Let me know if you need a hand installing anything though. I'd be happy to help.

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Originally Posted by jopa489

E90 is going to Peabody tomorrow for routine service and inspection. Booked the appointment a couple of weeks ago with my SA and asked for "something fun" as a loaner. Let's see what I get.

Last time I said that, I got a civic loaner. I hope you fare better.

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Originally Posted by Derelict

E90 is at Tulley for the 3rd time with a service engine light. They're awful, but too close to go elsewhere.

CCWs are being anodized and assembled, shipping by the end of the week.

I excite!

MassBimmer · 03-28-2011, 11:14 PM

I feel like there's an inverse correlation between the amount of time I spend on the forums and the size of my wallet

Let me know if you need a hand installing anything though. I'd be happy to help.:[/QUOTE]

Do you do suspensions?? Lulz

cyphr · 03-29-2011, 12:13 AM

I do pretty much everything, just please don't ask me to replace a headgasket. I recently finished one on my e36, install went fine, but I severely underestimated the amount of beer and bloody knuckles required to keep my sanity.

Patsfan123 · 03-29-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

I feel like there's an inverse correlation between the amount of time I spend on the forums and the size of my wallet

Let me know if you need a hand installing anything though. I'd be happy to help.

I don't even have a garage, my car sleeps outside..

MassBimmer · 03-29-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Derelict

CCWs are being anodized and assembled, shipping by the end of the week.

Hope to see the new setup in person!

TL · 03-29-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

I do pretty much everything, just please don't ask me to replace a headgasket. I recently finished one on my e36, install went fine, but I severely underestimated the amount of beer and bloody knuckles required to keep my sanity.

I can vouch for Rob....he does try to do every mod on his car himself. He also does a great interior carbon fiber wrap

MassBimmer · 03-29-2011, 12:44 PM

Yeah, not looking forward to dropping another $400 on shock install

AWD Addict · 03-29-2011, 05:11 PM

Someone tell me what summer rubber to buy. For some reason, I'm struggling to buy Hankook or Continental (brand snob!), but they seem right relative to price and performance ratings.

Looks like the F1 Eagles are getting EOL'd, which is why I'm replacing the set i have right now. :mad:

The price on the BF Goodrich's are hilarious, and performance looks great, but people are complaining about noise...

This should be easier!

MassBimmer · 03-29-2011, 06:16 PM

Why? I love my Conti's and have heard nothing but good things from others

cyphr · 03-29-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Someone tell me what summer rubber to buy. For some reason, I'm struggling to buy Hankook or Continental (brand snob!), but they seem right relative to price and performance ratings.

Looks like the F1 Eagles are getting EOL'd, which is why I'm replacing the set i have right now. :mad:

The price on the BF Goodrich's are hilarious, and performance looks great, but people are complaining about noise...

This should be easier!

Why are you not considering the RE-11s?

Derelict · 03-29-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Yeah, not looking forward to dropping another $400 on shock install

$400?!

jopa489 · 03-29-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

Last time I said that, I got a civic loaner. I hope you fare better.

SG E90 335 with 5k miles, pretty sweet. Couldn't make it to the dealer by closing tonight so I'm keeping it an extra day. Not complaining, SA hooks me up every time.

MassBimmer · 03-30-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Derelict

$400?!

Yeah, every shop I've talked to quotes an hour per corner at around $100 per hour...

MassBimmer · 03-30-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

SG E90 335 with 5k miles, pretty sweet. Couldn't make it to the dealer by closing tonight so I'm keeping it an extra day. Not complaining, SA hooks me up every time.

Nice! Pretty sure I wouldn't give it back

alex2112 · 03-30-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

Yeah, every shop I've talked to quotes an hour per corner at around $100 per hour...

Eastside Motoring in Waltham will come in much cheaper than that, but they're always very busy and sometimes can't fit you in for a couple of weeks.

jopa489 · 03-30-2011, 07:35 PM

Reluctantly picked up my car tonight after the gym, enjoyed time with the loaner but missed 6MT. This morning, I had to literally stop and think about why my left foot was mashing into nothing when tried to start it up.

In other news, 6-12" of snow on Friday? WTF. Must be those asshat meteorologists playing an April Fools joke. Not funny.

Derelict · 03-30-2011, 07:42 PM

I'll do a suspension install for $200.

Tulley BMW contacted BMW USA for further troubleshooting on my reoccurring engine light. They're replacing the O2 sensors this time.

AWD Addict · 03-31-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

Why are you not considering the RE-11s?

They don't make the rear sizing i'm after (at least tirerack isn't listing it).

235 35 19 F
265 30 19 R

I was surprised to see the Pirelli PZero Neros are rated higher than most of the true summer tires for performance even though they're an all season. I haven't ruled them out. They actuall appear to have a pretty aggressive tread.

03-28-2011, 07:05 PM	#133
MassBimmer Major General 313 Rep 7,436 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Silly me thinking your profile revolved around my coils decision lulz
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03-28-2011, 07:07 PM	#134
Patsfan123 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (0)	I just spent a lot of money on my car this week: $180 - Euro Airbox $ 48 - K&N Filter $ 30 - Intake Silencer delete $246 - Eibach Springs $647 - Bilstein Shocks $1151 before installation There goes the bonus I said I wouldn't spend. Now I need to get spacers.. and the AA tune, and maybe I will call it a summer. __________________ 2007 328xi Coupe \| TiAg \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Sport \| Nav \| Comfort \| Cold Weather \| BMW Sport Exhaust \| BMS PBX \| Euro Airbox w/ K&N \| Eibach/Bilstein \| RDash LED License Plate
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03-28-2011, 07:36 PM	#135
jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	E90 is going to Peabody tomorrow for routine service and inspection. Booked the appointment a couple of weeks ago with my SA and asked for "something fun" as a loaner. Let's see what I get. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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03-28-2011, 09:28 PM	#136
Derelict Banned 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	E90 is at Tulley for the 3rd time with a service engine light. They're awful, but too close to go elsewhere. CCWs are being anodized and assembled, shipping by the end of the week.
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03-28-2011, 11:14 PM	#138
MassBimmer Major General 313 Rep 7,436 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	I feel like there's an inverse correlation between the amount of time I spend on the forums and the size of my wallet Let me know if you need a hand installing anything though. I'd be happy to help.:[/QUOTE] Do you do suspensions?? Lulz
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03-29-2011, 12:13 AM	#139
cyphr Major 70 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	I do pretty much everything, just please don't ask me to replace a headgasket. I recently finished one on my e36, install went fine, but I severely underestimated the amount of beer and bloody knuckles required to keep my sanity.
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03-29-2011, 12:44 PM	#143
MassBimmer Major General 313 Rep 7,436 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Yeah, not looking forward to dropping another $400 on shock install
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03-29-2011, 05:11 PM	#144
AWD Addict Chief Executive 388 Rep 2,919 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Someone tell me what summer rubber to buy. For some reason, I'm struggling to buy Hankook or Continental (brand snob!), but they seem right relative to price and performance ratings. Looks like the F1 Eagles are getting EOL'd, which is why I'm replacing the set i have right now. :mad: The price on the BF Goodrich's are hilarious, and performance looks great, but people are complaining about noise... This should be easier!
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03-29-2011, 06:16 PM	#145
MassBimmer Major General 313 Rep 7,436 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Why? I love my Conti's and have heard nothing but good things from others
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03-30-2011, 07:35 PM	#152
jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Reluctantly picked up my car tonight after the gym, enjoyed time with the loaner but missed 6MT. This morning, I had to literally stop and think about why my left foot was mashing into nothing when tried to start it up. In other news, 6-12" of snow on Friday? WTF. Must be those asshat meteorologists playing an April Fools joke. Not funny. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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03-30-2011, 07:42 PM	#153
Derelict Banned 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I'll do a suspension install for $200. Tulley BMW contacted BMW USA for further troubleshooting on my reoccurring engine light. They're replacing the O2 sensors this time.
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