NC folks - where are you?

919LSBM3 · 07-28-2014, 09:54 AM

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Haha guys, I'm literally driving around those same exact areas everyday around lunch time. Varsity, the new Greens apts (they ARE nice - I keep seeing a nice grey GTR pulling out of there), Trailwood/Gorman... just NCSU in general. Seen a grey IS around? Unfortunately she's gonna be in the shop soon, just got rear-ended yesterday.

That's cool man. The GTR belongs to marcus321 actually. He lives near there (but not at the greens), and so do I (more or less). I also work on centennial, so my car unfortunately doesn't go anywhere else most of the time. Just home to work and back. I'll keep an eye out for a grey IS. Any mods to help identify it? That sucks about getting rear ended, dude. At least their insurance will be paying for it and it won't go against yours.

850CSi · 08-04-2014, 10:30 AM

Question for y'all: are folks generally comfortable running summer tires year-round in NC? I know they're useless on the days that it happens to snow, but what about those occasional 35-40f rainy days in Jan/Feb?

duky · 08-04-2014, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 850CSi

Question for y'all: are folks generally comfortable running summer tires year-round in NC? I know they're useless on the days that it happens to snow, but what about those occasional 35-40f rainy days in Jan/Feb?

I ran my summers all year for the past two years. The only problematic days were snow days and I ended up staying home most of those days or finding alternate means of transport because the car was just scary to use. But otherwise no issues. It was probably an issue 5 days out the year. If you absolutely need your car everyday I would get a set of all seasons.

Wellardmac · 08-04-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 850CSi

Question for y'all: are folks generally comfortable running summer tires year-round in NC? I know they're useless on the days that it happens to snow, but what about those occasional 35-40f rainy days in Jan/Feb?

I take the philosophy that I'm fine, as long as I take it easy until the tires warm up AND that the road temperature is above freezing.

You have to bear in mind that you're balancing risk and using the tires outside of their design parameters, so are responsible for the results. I've seen people hit the gas on their cars on cold dry pavement and end up hitting the guard rail.

If you take it easy, then you should be fine. I tend to put winter tires on my M3 for a few weeks because of the ice, but am happy to drive my 911 on cold dry days even with summer tires.

850CSi · 08-04-2014, 10:59 AM

Thanks, fellas. Yeah, I'd be more worried about cold pavement and cold conditions than snow or ice - I can probably work from home on the odd snow day.

Most of my driving is up and down I-40 which means higher speeds but also I'd imagine warmer pavement.

I've had all-seasons since I bought the car and I think it's time for that to change.

marcus321 · 08-04-2014, 11:43 AM

All my cars always get summer tires only. No problems in the last 10 years except I spun out my 350z once while driving in the snow going onto the highway. I didnt hit anything though, so I got lucky.

919LSBM3 · 08-04-2014, 08:02 PM

Yea, no snow tires here either. All-seasons/summers for the last 9 years in Raleigh with no problems other than the random snow days. In which case everything is usually closed anyways, so I don't have to go anywhere.

jon_335 · 08-04-2014, 09:51 PM

I'm running summer tires all year long and have zero issues. Hell, I even made it home 10 miles uphill in that nasty snow we had this winter. Don't drive like an asshat in the winter and you'll be fine. In other words, drive it like it's a Camry - no zipping in and out of traffic, no punching it off the line, no locking up the brakes at the red light. I may have a 335i, but I drive like an old man 75% of the time.

jaybird1775 · 08-09-2014, 06:29 PM

Hello all, I'm from Winston-Salem, but currently stationed in Pensacola, FL for the navy, and hoping to be purchasing a 328i in the next week or so!

rogerdiaz · 08-09-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 850CSi

Question for y'all: are folks generally comfortable running summer tires year-round in NC? I know they're useless on the days that it happens to snow, but what about those occasional 35-40f rainy days in Jan/Feb?

Summer Tires year round. General brand at that.

919LSBM3 · 08-12-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybird1775

Hello all, I'm from Winston-Salem, but currently stationed in Pensacola, FL for the navy, and hoping to be purchasing a 328i in the next week or so!

Nice! Welcome and congrats on the new purchase!

rogerdiaz · 08-12-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybird1775

Hello all, I'm from Winston-Salem, but currently stationed in Pensacola, FL for the navy, and hoping to be purchasing a 328i in the next week or so!

Purchase a 2015 BMW M4 and welcome!

intensee92 · 08-13-2014, 10:50 PM

damn, wsup guys. haven't been on here in a long time. hope everyone has been doing well!

audioslave · 08-15-2014, 07:14 PM

Haven't been on the forum in a while. I know there are a few of us that either work at or are NCSU students. With classes starting back next week, how 'bout we do an on campus get together, then cruise to downtown?

blacklab27 · 08-18-2014, 09:10 PM

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Haven't been on the forum in a while. I know there are a few of us that either work at or are NCSU students. With classes starting back next week, how 'bout we do an on campus get together, then cruise to downtown?

I would definitely be down to meet up with a few guys around NCSU and then do a cruise.

marcus321 · 08-19-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by audioslave

Haven't been on the forum in a while. I know there are a few of us that either work at or are NCSU students. With classes starting back next week, how 'bout we do an on campus get together, then cruise to downtown?

I am down, I dont own a bmw anymore but I still wouldnt mind cruising around

919LSBM3 · 08-19-2014, 03:46 PM

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I am down, I dont own a bmw anymore but I still wouldnt mind cruising around

Yea, I'd be down for this as well.

NC E91 · 08-19-2014, 06:21 PM

Hello, I am a new member in the Wilmington NC area. I have recently acquired an '07 e91 328i. Only mods so far are coding mods.

I am definitely in the market for some 18" OEM BMW wheels. I'm open to both staggered and square setups. I know that isn't very specific, but I honestly like most of the 18's that BMW has offered in the 5x120 config.

audioslave · 08-21-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by audioslave

Haven't been on the forum in a while. I know there are a few of us that either work at or are NCSU students. With classes starting back next week, how 'bout we do an on campus get together, then cruise to downtown?

I am down, I dont own a bmw anymore but I still wouldnt mind cruising around

How about 8-30 or 9-1?

rohitsja · 08-21-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by audioslave

How about 8-30 or 9-1?

I can do 8-30, although I graduated from NCSU back in 2011 but it'll be fun to get back on campus, never miss an opportunity to drive around the campus when I am around even though its longer lol.

We can grab a few drinks as well, at flying saucer maybe?? love that place

audioslave · 08-25-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by audioslave

How about 8-30 or 9-1?

I can do 8-30, although I graduated from NCSU back in 2011 but it'll be fun to get back on campus, never miss an opportunity to drive around the campus when I am around even though its longer lol.

We can grab a few drinks as well, at flying saucer maybe?? love that place

I'm tied up early in the afternoon bit could do something later. How about 6PM on 8-30, then cruise to Saucer?

rohitsja · 08-25-2014, 12:33 PM

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I'm tied up early in the afternoon bit could do something later. How about 6PM on 8-30, then cruise to Saucer?

Works for me, I am definitely in.

Meet in a parking lot so that if there are others willing to join, it'd be easy to spot each other... I am open to pretty much any place on campus !!!

I'd be driving down from CH so whatever place everyone prefers to meet at.

08-04-2014, 10:30 AM	#2092
850CSi 16 years and counting... 104 Rep 471 Posts Drives: '06 325i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (2)	Question for y'all: are folks generally comfortable running summer tires year-round in NC? I know they're useless on the days that it happens to snow, but what about those occasional 35-40f rainy days in Jan/Feb? __________________ E90 325i 6MT + E61 530xiT 6AT = N52B30*2
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08-04-2014, 10:59 AM	#2095
850CSi 16 years and counting... 104 Rep 471 Posts Drives: '06 325i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (2)	Thanks, fellas. Yeah, I'd be more worried about cold pavement and cold conditions than snow or ice - I can probably work from home on the odd snow day. Most of my driving is up and down I-40 which means higher speeds but also I'd imagine warmer pavement. I've had all-seasons since I bought the car and I think it's time for that to change. __________________ E90 325i 6MT + E61 530xiT 6AT = N52B30*2
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08-04-2014, 11:43 AM	#2096
marcus321 Captain 139 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2017 Acura NSX Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (1)	All my cars always get summer tires only. No problems in the last 10 years except I spun out my 350z once while driving in the snow going onto the highway. I didnt hit anything though, so I got lucky. __________________ Previous Cars:06 Mazda 3i, 04 Nissan 350z, 08 BMW 335i, 2012 Nissan GT-R, 2016 BMW M4 Current Car: 2017 Acura NSX IG: marcusnc1
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08-04-2014, 08:02 PM	#2097
919LSBM3 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2002 LSB M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Yea, no snow tires here either. All-seasons/summers for the last 9 years in Raleigh with no problems other than the random snow days. In which case everything is usually closed anyways, so I don't have to go anywhere. __________________ Current: '02 LSB E46 M3 - 6 spd, '14 Mazda CX-5 GT Past: '08 AW E90 M3, '03 S2000, '05 OB SRT-4, '97 328is
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08-04-2014, 09:51 PM	#2098
jon_335 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1)	I'm running summer tires all year long and have zero issues. Hell, I even made it home 10 miles uphill in that nasty snow we had this winter. Don't drive like an asshat in the winter and you'll be fine. In other words, drive it like it's a Camry - no zipping in and out of traffic, no punching it off the line, no locking up the brakes at the red light. I may have a 335i, but I drive like an old man 75% of the time. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i \| Garner, North Carolina
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08-09-2014, 06:29 PM	#2099
jaybird1775 New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: I'm on a boat iTrader: (0)	Hello all, I'm from Winston-Salem, but currently stationed in Pensacola, FL for the navy, and hoping to be purchasing a 328i in the next week or so!
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08-13-2014, 10:50 PM	#2103
intensee92 Colonel 55 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (12)	damn, wsup guys. haven't been on here in a long time. hope everyone has been doing well! __________________
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08-15-2014, 07:14 PM	#2104
audioslave Private First Class 11 Rep 107 Posts Drives: e92 M3 IB-FR Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Haven't been on the forum in a while. I know there are a few of us that either work at or are NCSU students. With classes starting back next week, how 'bout we do an on campus get together, then cruise to downtown?
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08-19-2014, 06:21 PM	#2108
NC E91 Silver PRE-LCI E91 Coded 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 Silver, Coded Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: WB NC iTrader: (0)	Newbie here Hello, I am a new member in the Wilmington NC area. I have recently acquired an '07 e91 328i. Only mods so far are coding mods. I am definitely in the market for some 18" OEM BMW wheels. I'm open to both staggered and square setups. I know that isn't very specific, but I honestly like most of the 18's that BMW has offered in the 5x120 config.
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