Pittsburgh BMW Meets

O HELLA BMW · 03-14-2011, 01:18 PM

Hey spmn , where did u take your car for a wheel alignment after you were lowered

TwinTurboXI · 03-16-2011, 10:31 AM

have any of you guys done the CDV delete? I've had a modified one I purchased sitting in my garage for about 3 months now...

SpmnE9zero · 03-16-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

Hey spmn , where did u take your car for a wheel alignment after you were lowered

I never did.
I lowered it myself so when I was taking everything apart I marked everything with a sharpie making sure I put it all back together lining everything up to where it was before it was taken apart.

When I put it all back together, my steering wheel was about 99% straight, you may not even notice it being off at all, as I was used to it prior to dismantle. So I left it go to see how it would do...

The rear tires are spent now, but wore really pretty evenly and the fronts are still at about 65% and wearing even so I am happy with the results.

Adds some time to the dismantle but well worth it.

SpmnE9zero · 03-16-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurboXI

have any of you guys done the CDV delete? I've had a modified one I purchased sitting in my garage for about 3 months now...

I think Ian may have, ask him.

ianthegreat · 03-16-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

I never did.
I lowered it myself so when I was taking everything apart I marked everything with a sharpie making sure I put it all back together lining everything up to where it was before it was taken apart.

When I put it all back together, my steering wheel was about 99% straight, you may not even notice it being off at all, as I was used to it prior to dismantle. So I left it go to see how it would do...

The rear tires are spent now, but wore really pretty evenly and the fronts are still at about 65% and wearing even so I am happy with the results.

Adds some time to the dismantle but well worth it.

I think I'm about to pick up some coilovers. You have experience installing them?

ianthegreat · 03-16-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

I think Ian may have, ask him.

I've never done the CDV mod, but if you want we can meet up and do both our cars. The DIY looks pretty simple.

SpmnE9zero · 03-16-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

I think I'm about to pick up some coilovers. You have experience installing them?

no man sorry.
What did you get?

TwinTurboXI · 03-16-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

I've never done the CDV mod, but if you want we can meet up and do both our cars. The DIY looks pretty simple.

Ya i would meet up to do it... I also have an Mtech steering wheel coming in Wednesday that I need to install.

ianthegreat · 03-16-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

no man sorry.
What did you get?

Went with the sonic tuning ones... Pretty good reviews, good price.

pits200 · 03-16-2011, 11:06 PM

Hey, if you find a good suspension shop let me know. I ordered my AST coils for my xi back around Thanksgiving and they're finally suppose to get here next week.

I've installed a few suspensions before but live in a townhouse and my old neighbors would bitch about me tearing my car apart in the driveway.

Overall, the coil install looks fairly easy

Bavarian Tech · 03-17-2011, 11:03 AM

Its sopose to be decent this weekend, anyone down for a photo meet ?

SpmnE9zero · 03-18-2011, 06:18 AM

Little pic I think the Pittsburgh crew can appreciate. Leilani (my 17mo daughter) and I on Superbowl Sunday:

ianthegreat · 03-18-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

Little pic I think the Pittsburgh crew can appreciate. Leilani (my 17mo daughter) and I on Superbowl Sunday:

SpmnE9zero · 03-18-2011, 03:22 PM

ATTENTION

Guys listen I got the installer from AKMOTORWERK (Kevin) interested in coming out for a weekend to do installs on the many parts I know you guys have sitting around because we dont have the speed shops around here to take care of our installs.

Here is what I need from you:

Year and model of your car.
Modification compilation from each person.
And some availabilities from each person.

I will also ask that you talk amongst yourselves to try and come up with a good location (garage preferably) for the installs to take place, not just for your car, but all cars that will be worked on that weekend.

EDIT:

I have spoke with Kevin and have some prices put together. To protect Kevin I am going to refrain from posting them up, so please contact me via pm for any pricing you may need.

I am satisfied with his pricing as he is far cheaper than any shop you will find around here!

ianthegreat · 03-18-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

ATTENTION

Guys listen I got the installer from AKMOTORWERK (Kevin) interested in coming out for a weekend to do installs on the many parts I know you guys have sitting around because we dont have the speed shops around here to take care of our installs.

Here is what I need from you:

Year and model of your car.
Modification compilation from each person.
And some availabilities from each person.

I will also ask that you talk amongst yourselves to try and come up with a good location (garage preferably) for the installs to take place, not just for your car, but all cars that will be worked on that weekend.

EDIT:

I have spoke with Kevin and have some prices put together. To protect Kevin I am going to refrain from posting them up, so please contact me via pm for any pricing you may need.

I am satisfied with his pricing as he is far cheaper than any shop you will find around here!

I'll definitely have him do my coilovers. I would offer my dp's too, because I hate putting them in on rhino ramps. Will he have a lift?

2008 e92
-coilovers
-downpipes (possibly)

O HELLA BMW · 03-18-2011, 07:30 PM

2008 335I E93 convert
1. Weisslicht led angel eye bulbs
2. xenesis white fog light bulbs , H8
3. 2010/2011 LCI rear tallights with coding(so i wont get the check bulb light)
4. Cyba red scoops
5. Hks BOV with a CPE Chargepipe (Maybe)
6. Ac Schnitzer Export quad exhaust(axle back) i need it clamped on.
and kevin may have to cut my rear bumper outlet so the quad tips can fit.)
7. My center trim (i need kevin to cut a hole in the center trim piece so my convertible button can fit)

anytime sunday is fine with me, i prefer early though.

328skidpad · 03-21-2011, 10:53 AM

I have done CDV deletes on e 36me46 and e92's.

The e92 has a more restrictive Clutch/Brake Slave Reservoir so I recommend pushing the fluid to get air out instead of Pulling the fluid. PM me and I will be happy to advise..
bip

PS I was going to sell my car 3 months after I got it because I hated the clutch, did the CDV delete and it was a excellent mod. Very noticeable...

FYI I just drilled out my stock CDV from the stock 2mm orifice to about a 10mm orifice

328skidpad · 03-21-2011, 11:12 AM

anyone up for a photoshoot april 2nd weekend?

got bored with weekend when the wife and kids were busy..

Some Meguiars Rubbing compound-Very impressive for taking out scratches and swirls
Some S100 wax from Indian Motorcycles $16

www.fotoflexor.com to edit pics lost some sharpness with edit

Camera --Canon SX10 Hybrid SLR "Landscape mode"

328skidpad · 03-21-2011, 11:15 AM

Ian what coilover setup are you going to run?

ianthegreat · 03-21-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 328skidpad

anyone up for a photoshoot april 2nd weekend?

got bored with weekend when the wife and kids were busy..

Some Meguiars Rubbing compound-Very impressive for taking out scratches and swirls
Some S100 wax from Indian Motorcycles $16

www.fotoflexor.com to edit pics lost some sharpness with edit

Camera --Canon SX10 Hybrid SLR "Landscape mode"

I'm in. Went with the Sonic Tuning coilovers... Again, as mentioned before, I don't know a lot about suspensions so I went with them because of price and positive user reviews.

Just need someone to install them! I'm reading the DIY's and it actually doesn't look hard at all. Just need a few more tools and I could pull it off.

328skidpad · 03-21-2011, 12:47 PM

hey Ian
good choice, thanks to shane's help I am seriously considering coilovers as I am planing to keep my car for some time and as much as I would like a simple mod like HR Springs many members say that the ride is "terrible" on e92's.

I know many people that have the HR Sport on their 330's 530's 540's and like them but for some reason they dont fare well on e92's with Sport suspension due to the dampening factor...

Wish I could help with parts but I only have ramps for low suspension cars.

rgd cosmetic mods, I have had reliable and excellent service from jbspeed.com a forum sponsor

SpmnE9zero · 03-21-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 328skidpad

anyone up for a photoshoot april 2nd weekend?

got bored with weekend when the wife and kids were busy..

Some Meguiars Rubbing compound-Very impressive for taking out scratches and swirls
Some S100 wax from Indian Motorcycles $16

www.fotoflexor.com to edit pics lost some sharpness with edit

Camera --Canon SX10 Hybrid SLR "Landscape mode"

BIP your car is stunning bro!
I am game for the meet on the 2nd!
Anyone want to do a wash and wax meet then pics?

03-14-2011, 01:18 PM	#1013
O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 180 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	Hey spmn , where did u take your car for a wheel alignment after you were lowered __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i
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TwinTurboXI Lieutenant Colonel 160 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . iTrader: (12)	have any of you guys done the CDV delete? I've had a modified one I purchased sitting in my garage for about 3 months now...
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pits200 Colonel 547 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Hey, if you find a good suspension shop let me know. I ordered my AST coils for my xi back around Thanksgiving and they're finally suppose to get here next week. I've installed a few suspensions before but live in a townhouse and my old neighbors would bitch about me tearing my car apart in the driveway. Overall, the coil install looks fairly easy
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03-17-2011, 11:03 AM	#1023
Bavarian Tech Major 267 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh/Harrisburg iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	Its sopose to be decent this weekend, anyone down for a photo meet ?
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SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 505 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Little pic I think the Pittsburgh crew can appreciate. Leilani (my 17mo daughter) and I on Superbowl Sunday: __________________ 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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SpmnE9zero DENY THE WORLD THAT SURROUNDS YOU 505 Rep 35,580 Posts Drives: JB 33ZERO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions iTrader: (14) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	ATTENTION Guys listen I got the installer from AKMOTORWERK (Kevin) interested in coming out for a weekend to do installs on the many parts I know you guys have sitting around because we dont have the speed shops around here to take care of our installs. Here is what I need from you: Year and model of your car. Modification compilation from each person. And some availabilities from each person. I will also ask that you talk amongst yourselves to try and come up with a good location (garage preferably) for the installs to take place, not just for your car, but all cars that will be worked on that weekend. EDIT: I have spoke with Kevin and have some prices put together. To protect Kevin I am going to refrain from posting them up, so please contact me via pm for any pricing you may need. I am satisfied with his pricing as he is far cheaper than any shop you will find around here! __________________ 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 \| Last edited by SpmnE9zero; 03-18-2011 at 03:54 PM..
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03-18-2011, 07:30 PM	#1028
O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 180 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	2008 335I E93 convert 1. Weisslicht led angel eye bulbs 2. xenesis white fog light bulbs , H8 3. 2010/2011 LCI rear tallights with coding(so i wont get the check bulb light) 4. Cyba red scoops 5. Hks BOV with a CPE Chargepipe (Maybe) 6. Ac Schnitzer Export quad exhaust(axle back) i need it clamped on. and kevin may have to cut my rear bumper outlet so the quad tips can fit.) 7. My center trim (i need kevin to cut a hole in the center trim piece so my convertible button can fit) anytime sunday is fine with me, i prefer early though. __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i Last edited by O HELLA BMW; 03-18-2011 at 10:30 PM..
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03-21-2011, 10:53 AM	#1029
328skidpad Lieutenant 49 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	CDV delete I have done CDV deletes on e 36me46 and e92's. The e92 has a more restrictive Clutch/Brake Slave Reservoir so I recommend pushing the fluid to get air out instead of Pulling the fluid. PM me and I will be happy to advise.. bip PS I was going to sell my car 3 months after I got it because I hated the clutch, did the CDV delete and it was a excellent mod. Very noticeable... FYI I just drilled out my stock CDV from the stock 2mm orifice to about a 10mm orifice
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03-21-2011, 11:12 AM	#1030
328skidpad Lieutenant 49 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	FEELER photoshoot April 2nd weekend anyone up for a photoshoot april 2nd weekend? got bored with weekend when the wife and kids were busy.. Some Meguiars Rubbing compound-Very impressive for taking out scratches and swirls Some S100 wax from Indian Motorcycles $16 www.fotoflexor.com to edit pics lost some sharpness with edit Camera --Canon SX10 Hybrid SLR "Landscape mode" Attached Images Last edited by 328skidpad; 03-21-2011 at 11:39 AM..
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03-21-2011, 11:15 AM	#1031
328skidpad Lieutenant 49 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	Ian what coilover setup are you going to run?
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03-21-2011, 12:47 PM	#1033
328skidpad Lieutenant 49 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	hey Ian good choice, thanks to shane's help I am seriously considering coilovers as I am planing to keep my car for some time and as much as I would like a simple mod like HR Springs many members say that the ride is "terrible" on e92's. I know many people that have the HR Sport on their 330's 530's 540's and like them but for some reason they dont fare well on e92's with Sport suspension due to the dampening factor... Wish I could help with parts but I only have ramps for low suspension cars. rgd cosmetic mods, I have had reliable and excellent service from jbspeed.com a forum sponsor
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