Official Minnesota Chat Thread

BrianMN · 11-13-2010, 11:03 AM

Hey guys, I'm being lame and not gonna make it in. If I was able to drive my mom's A4 that'd work but she's out...and since I just did my HPFP last night I'd hate to get stranded. (plus I detailed the car 2 days ago, HaHa.)

So you guys have fun, be careful in the RWD cars!!!!

IRL-MN · 11-13-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by e60rocks

ok i'm heading out right now it might take me a little while to get up there coming from delano

We are heading to a Starbucks a coupe blocks away. Post when you get here for directions.

BSME90 · 11-13-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

We are heading to a Starbucks a coupe blocks away. Post when you get here for directions.

Where did you guys go? I came back to Imola and just saw Anvar's car. I drove my car into the bays to fix something, saw MnM3 (Joe? Sorry, forgot) drive into lot.

I saw many cars at ditches, hope everyone's drive was alright.

BrianMN · 11-13-2010, 05:35 PM

How did the meet today go? I did try to make a quick run to the store and made it 30 feet down the street before my neighbor had to help push me back into the garage, haha. I guess the 285s don't cut thru the snow very well.

IRL-MN · 11-13-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BSME90

Where did you guys go? I came back to Imola and just saw Anvar's car. I drove my car into the bays to fix something, saw MnM3 (Joe? Sorry, forgot) drive into lot.

I saw many cars at ditches, hope everyone's drive was alright.

We came back to Imola but didn't see you anywhere and figured you went home. Nobody had your new number! Anyway, we just went for a bite to eat and called it a day.

The drive home was OK, couldn't get up my driveway though! Spent 3 hours out with the snowblower and shovel

Did you find the plate anywhere?

IRL-MN · 11-13-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

How did the meet today go? I did try to make a quick run to the store and made it 30 feet down the street before my neighbor had to help push me back into the garage, haha. I guess the 285s don't cut thru the snow very well.

It wasn't much fun Brian! We need to try again when the weather is better...

BSME90 · 11-13-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

We came back to Imola but didn't see you anywhere and figured you went home. Nobody had your new number! Anyway, we just went for a bite to eat and called it a day.

The drive home was OK, couldn't get up my driveway though! Spent 3 hours out with the snowblower and shovel

Did you find the plate anywhere?

I was looking through my iPhone and couldn't find your guys' numbers.

I did some driving and couldn't find my plate.

I will just order another vanity plate and motorized plate holder.

BrianMN · 11-14-2010, 01:13 PM

That would be baller status.

BrianMN · 11-14-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

I like this line:

Went down to Germany and installed an extra ECU at Hartge.

-

Nice. Living in the EU would be cool.

Or if you're Anvar: "just went over to Wisconsin to get my GIAC at Bob's Euro Fixer-uppers Inc."

Nick

Hhaahah

MNm3 · 11-15-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

It wasn't much fun Brian! We need to try again when the weather is better...

Not much fun?

I had a blast! The drive was fun...well interesting at least and the food was pretty good too...

Yes, better weather would be good. I've never heard so many excuses as to why people couldn't make it...

ajvee · 11-15-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

Yes, better weather would be good. I've never heard so many excuses as to why people couldn't make it...

+1 I am sure Nick and Brian were both watching romantic comedies and drinking hot chocolate.

ajvee · 11-15-2010, 09:44 AM

It was definitely tough waking up today. At the very least we will have 20 more monday mornings that are either as bad or worse than today from a cold/depressing standpoint.

MNm3 · 11-15-2010, 10:06 AM

I'd rather it be cold with snow on the ground than cold and brown though.

IRL-MN · 11-15-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

Not much fun?

I had a blast! The drive was fun...well interesting at least and the food was pretty good too...

Yes, better weather would be good. I've never heard so many excuses as to why people couldn't make it...

I enjoyed the driving and the food. I didn't have much fun standing around in the cold wet snow lol. I also wasn't looking forward to having to clear the driveway when I got home - spend the better part of 3.5 hours at it

ajvee · 11-15-2010, 11:34 AM

Guys,

I just received my leather restoration kit. I am getting some wrinkles on seats that I want to take care of before they turn into scratches. You guys are welcome to borrow the stuff. I am going to try to document the restoration with before and after pictures.

IRL-MN · 11-15-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Guys,

I just received my leather restoration kit. I am getting some wrinkles on seats that I want to take care of before they turn into scratches. You guys are welcome to borrow the stuff. I am going to try to document the restoration with before and after pictures.

Wow, that's quite the kit Anvar

I know some of the solutions I've used in the past need to be applied above a certain temperature - is that the case with these? I guess you have the gfs heated garage if you need it you lucky bugger!

ajvee · 11-15-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Wow, that's quite the kit Anvar

I know some of the solutions I've used in the past need to be applied above a certain temperature - is that the case with these? I guess you have the gfs heated garage if you need it you lucky bugger!

This is the case with these as well. They are recommended to be used in warmer conditions.

And yes I plan to use the GF's garage

ajvee · 11-15-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Don't get me wrong, I would totally get Napa or whatever they name the ultra soft leather going forward (and I would have gotten it in my 335 if it was offered), it just needs pampering and a ton of body contortions to get in and out of the car to keep the bolster nice. (as well as the butt and left leg bolster). Also: don't forget to train your lady friends on proper in and out manuvers; passengers are the worst offenders of bolster violence in the US.

Nick

I am going to give this is a go and see how it works. The reassuring thing is that the manufacturer is SUPER passionate about leather. Check out

www.leathercleaningandrestoration.com

I've trained the GF to be careful.

MNm3 · 11-15-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Also: don't forget to train your lady friends on proper in and out manuvers; passengers are the worst offenders of bolster violence in the US.

Nick

Hahaha. I tried having this conversation with my girlfriend... needless to say it did not go well and I was not invited to stay at her place that evening.

I believe the response was something along the lines of "

What? do you think I'm stupid and dumb and don't know anything about cars?

"

Meanwhile in my head, I'm thinking... "have you looked at the inside of your car recently?"

IRL-MN · 11-15-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

Hahaha. I tried having this conversation with my girlfriend... needless to say it did not go well and I was not invited to stay at her place that evening.

I believe the response was something along the lines of "

What? do you think I'm stupid and dumb and don't know anything about cars?

"

Meanwhile in my head, I'm thinking... "have you looked at the inside of your car recently?"

lol, I had my gf sitting on a towel after she got some new jeans - I couldn't run the risk of dye transferring to my oyster leather!

ajvee · 11-15-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

lol, I had my gf sitting on a towel after she got some new jeans - I couldn't run the risk of dye transferring to my oyster leather!

This is one for the books for sure!

BrianMN · 11-15-2010, 02:04 PM

Haha great to bring up the girlfriend skills getting out of cars. Before my car I had a big lifted diesel chevy truck (To compensate for my height) with leather seats...and you can't just step out. My past GF was the worst...she would "forget" everytime. So every single time she would open the door, pivot her body, then ssssllllliiiiddee off the side bolster 4 feet down. Makes me cringe. I put running boards on so people could stand on them to get their butts off the seat and then get out...but I still had the conversation a hundred times.

That looks like a really nice leather kit. I've just used the BMW leather kit (biweekly)..but wouldnt' mind upgrading to something like this..

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BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	Hey guys, I'm being lame and not gonna make it in. If I was able to drive my mom's A4 that'd work but she's out...and since I just did my HPFP last night I'd hate to get stranded. (plus I detailed the car 2 days ago, HaHa.) So you guys have fun, be careful in the RWD cars!!!!
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BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	How did the meet today go? I did try to make a quick run to the store and made it 30 feet down the street before my neighbor had to help push me back into the garage, haha. I guess the 285s don't cut thru the snow very well.
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BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	That would be baller status.
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ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	It was definitely tough waking up today. At the very least we will have 20 more monday mornings that are either as bad or worse than today from a cold/depressing standpoint.
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MNm3 Lieutenant 73 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2009 Le Mans Blue e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I'd rather it be cold with snow on the ground than cold and brown though. __________________ Gone but not forgotten...2009 E90 Le Mans Blue M3 6MT De-Chromed, Rogue SSK, Brembo BBK, Eibach Pro Kit, Eisenmann Race Black, MS Filter. 1998.5 Titanium Silver E36 M3 Coupe NASA GTS2 Race Car.
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ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Leather Restoration Kit Just Arrived!! Guys, I just received my leather restoration kit. I am getting some wrinkles on seats that I want to take care of before they turn into scratches. You guys are welcome to borrow the stuff. I am going to try to document the restoration with before and after pictures. Attached Images
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BrianMN Banned 128 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	Haha great to bring up the girlfriend skills getting out of cars. Before my car I had a big lifted diesel chevy truck (To compensate for my height) with leather seats...and you can't just step out. My past GF was the worst...she would "forget" everytime. So every single time she would open the door, pivot her body, then ssssllllliiiiddee off the side bolster 4 feet down. Makes me cringe. I put running boards on so people could stand on them to get their butts off the seat and then get out...but I still had the conversation a hundred times. That looks like a really nice leather kit. I've just used the BMW leather kit (biweekly)..but wouldnt' mind upgrading to something like this..
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