[Park2670]

My runflats are in the basement.

[nsquared]

I kinda wish I still had my rft.

[idyfohu]

Any of you guys use Alex Autohaus (out in Midvale off of State) ever? God a pretty reasonable price to install FMIC/DPs and thinknig I'm probably going to use them unless anyone has a reason to steer me away. Quoted just over $325 for both.

[sfs]

Used them for various thing on on my Audi. Was always impressed with them.

Originally Posted by idyfohu

Any of you guys use Alex Autohaus (out in Midvale off of State) ever? God a pretty reasonable price to install FMIC/DPs and thinknig I'm probably going to use them unless anyone has a reason to steer me away. Quoted just over $325 for both.

[nsquared]

Sorry I hate alexs autohaus. Terrible work honestly.

[Diegs14]

Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

Mine have been gone for years. Had to get towed once last summer with a flat...hoping thats my only incident (have 95000 miles on the car). :knockonwood

I will say through...that with coils and 19s, best be careful for the big potholes. Jo almost screamed last night when we hit an ugly expansion joint on I-80.

Thanks for the reply. Do you have any 'backup plan' if that were to happen again? Spare in trunk? Mobility kit? Or is the tow truck pretty much it? This is my only concern to switching over. I'm still going to switch though.

[Diegs14]

Originally Posted by Park2670

My runflats are in the basement.

Originally Posted by nsquared

I kinda wish I still had my rft.

Why is that?

[SLCGoonski]

Originally Posted by Diegs14

Thanks for the reply. Do you have any 'backup plan' if that were to happen again? Spare in trunk? Mobility kit? Or is the tow truck pretty much it? This is my only concern to switching over. I'm still going to switch though.

I actually had the BMW mobility kit when it happened. Goop leaked out because I split the tire pretty good. So tow truck was the answer. Don't keep a spare/jack/wrench in the trunk.

[idyfohu]

Originally Posted by nsquared

Sorry I hate alexs autohaus. Terrible work honestly.

Oh positive comment above you, lol. Mind elaborating on what happened?

I'm just having trouble finding a shop and with lift/shop access DPs/FMIC should be relatively easy.

But ya, let me know if you don't mind.

[Seamus]

Got rid of my rub flats pretty much straight away. Hate the things, it was like being on train tracks. But maybe it's just me.

[Seamus]

Originally Posted by nsquared

I kinda wish I still had my rft.

Got rid of my rub flats pretty much straight away. Hate the things, it was like being on train tracks. But maybe it's just me.

[Park2670]

I did notice a dramatic difference going from the 2006 on Runflats to the 2011 on Runflats. The new car was sooooo much smoother and easier to drive. The technology has come a long way. If it was my wife driving the car everyday, it would still be on Runflats.

But the Morr wheels were too beautiful to not use and there isnt one made in the size I needed.

[nsquared]

Originally Posted by Diegs14

Why is that?

I just feel like its good to have in storage if you ever need an extra set or something iono.

Originally Posted by idyfohu

Oh positive comment above you, lol. Mind elaborating on what happened?

I'm just having trouble finding a shop and with lift/shop access DPs/FMIC should be relatively easy.

But ya, let me know if you don't mind.

So he is an APR dealer and coming from the VW/Audi scene he was horrible with the tuning. He would mess up the tune and re-charge people for his mistakes. It isn't hard just to connect a computer to the OB port. He would fry ECUs and then charge for re-programs.

We needed coils installed before a big show and 1 - he told us really false information on how he would install them and 2 - he was going to butt rape us on price. Uh, are you kidding me? He didn't even know what he was talking about.

Given, this was in 2009/2010 and 2011. Maybe the years have changed him but he didn't know what he was doing and he charges up the ass.

Missing up a tune is unacceptable.

Originally Posted by jamesey271975

Got rid of my rub flats pretty much straight away. Hate the things, it was like being on train tracks. But maybe it's just me.

They are horrible but I like the idea of having them as an extra set.

[Diegs14]

[QUOTE=nsquared;14138827]I just feel like its good to have in storage if you ever need an extra set or something iono.

Good idea. Thanks.

[Diegs14]

I recently upgraded my kidney grilles to the all black ones. Anyone willing to take my stock ones off my hands? Theyre in great condition and I don't want to just throw them away. I'm not asking for a specific price. Whatever anyone is willing to buy them for, really. Hit me up with an offer, if interested. ..

I'm also selling an iPhone 4/4S cradle for $80.

[kevistador]

Originally Posted by idyfohu

Any of you guys use Alex Autohaus (out in Midvale off of State) ever? God a pretty reasonable price to install FMIC/DPs and thinknig I'm probably going to use them unless anyone has a reason to steer me away. Quoted just over $325 for both.

When I had my GTI I had my flash done at Alex's Autohaus and I would do the same if I had to do it over again. They charged slightly more than most people over on those forums were usually paying to have it done. Never had any problems with the flash and Alex was very helpful showing me how to work everything - he even gave me his cell phone number to call anytime in case I had any questions/problems.

On a side note, when I had that done (probably fall of 2010) he was driving a 335i coupe so I would assume that he is pretty knowledgeable and familiar with them.

[black335i]

How was the sunday track run

[Dansgray335]

Any of you guys know of a shop (besides the dealer) that can/is willing to do an alignment on newer BMW's? I used to take my cars to firestone and just have them do a lifetime alignment, but they don't want to touch any of the new BMW's. If so, how much did you pay?

[Dansgray335]

Originally Posted by jamesey271975

guys

would anyone be interested on going in on renting a dyno for an hour? its $125 out at a place called Ziptie in Murray. i think we can get a decent few run even with three cars. PM me if interested.

http://www. ziptiedynowerks. com/

They told me that my E39 M5 was putting something like 180 to the wheels (corrected).... to which I responded "if my car was only putting 180 down, my dash would look like a xmas tree"

Also, at one of their dyno days, They ran a CTS-V and said that it put down about 240 and then put on a Kia Optima and it apparently put down 220.... so yeah.... I dont have much faith in Ziptie. Also, I watched them just destroy the paint on a Supra from strapping it down too much. So yeah... The owner george is a great guy, but I just don't think it's worth the money. UNLESS you want a base map, then do some mods and see what you gained. Thats the only thing I see it being any use for.

[Seamus]

That's that then!

[Dansgray335]

Originally Posted by jamesey271975

That's that then!

haha sorry, not trying to shit on your idea. just sharing my experience with them....

[nsquared]

I've heard mix reviews on Ziptie. I hear they have the cobb dyno along with someone who works with Cobb on a regular basis. Then, I hear all the drama they had with Rob's Speed Shop and such.