*OFFICIAL Chicagoland Chat Thread* (#4)

eurocharged · 08-02-2011, 02:13 PM

IDK much about their handheld to be honest. Why don't you just let us tune it Kyle, I'll hook you up.

IND-Distribution · 08-02-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

Seth, how's the ESS flash/handheld for the M3? Haven't heard anything on that. Is it similar to the Evolve unit where you get the unit, pull your base tune, upload it to vendor with list of mods, and get the tune back for owner to load?

Yep, thats exactly how the ESS Direct Flash works.

kyleb350 · 08-02-2011, 03:11 PM

Nice. Good to have options. I'll probably be looking into a tune after I get an exhaust next week.

mkPOTO · 08-02-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

Nice. Good to have options. I'll probably be looking into a tune after I get an exhaust next week.

you still running the magnaflow?

BTM · 08-02-2011, 03:43 PM

excel is my bitch

kyleb350 · 08-02-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

you still running the magnaflow?

Yeah, it should be on it's way soon.

Black Sheep · 08-02-2011, 06:22 PM

Storm rolling in

loungn14 · 08-02-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyleb350

Seth, how's the ESS flash/handheld for the M3? Haven't heard anything on that. Is it similar to the Evolve unit where you get the unit, pull your base tune, upload it to vendor with list of mods, and get the tune back for owner to load?

the unit is actually made by dimsport, as we have the same thing. It records your stock file, then you upload it to the tuner, and they modify it and send it back to load on the unit. The only differences in the units are the file that comes back.

Another technology that is interesting is the eurotuner. It is a lot smaller, and allows for multpile files to be added to the car. IE race tune/stock/etc

same thing, tune at your own will..

Lots of cool options out there these days..

gary88 · 08-02-2011, 06:46 PM

Bought a lens hood on amazon and the expected delivery date is today, yet it still shows as being in transit from WI, wtf USPS y u suck so many dicks.

JayReplay · 08-02-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

Anthony, are you signed up for FMU track day?

I'll be at the FMU event but didnt sign up for the track day... you running the m3?

eurocharged · 08-02-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loungn14

the unit is actually made by dimsport, as we have the same thing. It records your stock file, then you upload it to the tuner, and they modify it and send it back to load on the unit. The only differences in the units are the file that comes back.

Another technology that is interesting is the eurotuner. It is a lot smaller, and allows for multpile files to be added to the car. IE race tune/stock/etc

same thing, tune at your own will..

Lots of cool options out there these days..

You could have at least logged into this account so it looked like I knew what I was saying.

JayReplay · 08-02-2011, 09:10 PM

Im a n00b with car electronics but does anyone have a good place locally to get a decent sub-amp wiring kit? Ground, power wire, fuse, hi-low converter, fuse, and speaker wire. Was looking into this kit from crutchfield, but prefer to get it now instead of waiting on shipping. The car already has a factory amp, so I would tap the subwoofer amp into the factory amp, then power to the battery and ground it etc.

Went to a local shop in oak park that specializes in alarm and stereo installs but they say its way too complicated. HA HA. If anything, do you guys have a recommendation?

RaceBlood · 08-02-2011, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the BDay wishes-

Speaking of ducks that what I had for dinner, peking duck, man its so tender and succulent here,,,

Those stupid TMA's made that much, they could not even manage the traffic, in fact, they made it worse as they had didnt even drive cars that took the bus and had no clue what driving is all about...I used to yell at em all the time, complete baffoons...

Okay, Just read today in WSJ that China is Porsches largest market now, especially for the SUV and Panamera's...15000 sold last year....whoa betty...

Saw a Chrome finish Aston Martin DB last night, ohhh laaa laaa

BTM · 08-02-2011, 09:11 PM

fell asleep getting a haircut...woke up pleasantly surprised. Can't guarantee the the chick didn't j me off either...so I got that going for me. Now I know how it must feel to be Al's age

BTM · 08-02-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayReplay

Im a n00b with car electronics but does anyone have a good place locally to get a decent sub-amp wiring kit? Ground, power wire, fuse, hi-low converter, fuse, and speaker wire. Was looking into this kit from crutchfield, but prefer to get it now instead of waiting on shipping. The car already has a factory amp, so I would tap the subwoofer amp into the factory amp, then power to the battery and ground it etc.

Went to a local shop in oak park that specializes in alarm and stereo installs but they say its way too complicated. HA HA. If anything, do you guys have a recommendation?

Idk best buy even does installs...you could probably trade some weed for some of their shit

JayReplay · 08-02-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTM

Idk best buy even does installs...you could probably trade some weed for some of their shit

yeah will look into it... or maybe put up a thread for subamp install in exchange for 420 services

BTM · 08-02-2011, 09:19 PM

But seriously...best buy does installs...you could try talking to their install guys and feel them out.

And then clean yourself up. And see if they'll trade you some stuff for beer or something.

kyleb350 · 08-02-2011, 09:19 PM

That's a lot of services

UdubBadger · 08-02-2011, 09:44 PM

Yeah I went the Best Buy route for my stereo upgrade. Bought all my stuff from MusicarNW on here but let them install it up in Killdeer (recommended as they do a lot of bmw work at that location). I won't lie, Best Buy geeks are hard to work with, they had tons of questions, but it was cheap and they did it all correctly so I have almost nothing to complain about.

Speaking of which I think I might sell off my SWS-8 Earthquakes if anyone is interested. I might just go the traditional sub in the trunk route now instead.

gary88 · 08-02-2011, 10:09 PM

It's gon rain.

gary88 · 08-02-2011, 10:12 PM

ugh why do I keep going into general

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gary88 · 08-02-2011, 10:12 PM

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08-02-2011, 02:13 PM	#1123
eurocharged We're still here 19 Rep 433 Posts Drives: Tuned Euros Only Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago / Houston / Toronto iTrader: (0)	IDK much about their handheld to be honest. Why don't you just let us tune it Kyle, I'll hook you up.
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08-02-2011, 03:11 PM	#1125
kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	Nice. Good to have options. I'll probably be looking into a tune after I get an exhaust next week.
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08-02-2011, 09:10 PM	#1134
JayReplay Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: E46 M3 6MT Sunroof Delete Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: River Forest, IL iTrader: (18)	Im a n00b with car electronics but does anyone have a good place locally to get a decent sub-amp wiring kit? Ground, power wire, fuse, hi-low converter, fuse, and speaker wire. Was looking into this kit from crutchfield, but prefer to get it now instead of waiting on shipping. The car already has a factory amp, so I would tap the subwoofer amp into the factory amp, then power to the battery and ground it etc. Went to a local shop in oak park that specializes in alarm and stereo installs but they say its way too complicated. HA HA. If anything, do you guys have a recommendation? __________________ 2002 Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 6MT 2017 White C63 AMG Coupe 2002 Oxford Green E46 M3 6MT - Sold
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RaceBlood Going nowhere fast. 56 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2 wheels Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downtown iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the BDay wishes- Speaking of ducks that what I had for dinner, peking duck, man its so tender and succulent here,,, Those stupid TMA's made that much, they could not even manage the traffic, in fact, they made it worse as they had didnt even drive cars that took the bus and had no clue what driving is all about...I used to yell at em all the time, complete baffoons... Okay, Just read today in WSJ that China is Porsches largest market now, especially for the SUV and Panamera's...15000 sold last year....whoa betty... Saw a Chrome finish Aston Martin DB last night, ohhh laaa laaa
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	fell asleep getting a haircut...woke up pleasantly surprised. Can't guarantee the the chick didn't j me off either...so I got that going for me. Now I know how it must feel to be Al's age
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08-02-2011, 09:19 PM	#1139
BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	But seriously...best buy does installs...you could try talking to their install guys and feel them out. And then clean yourself up. And see if they'll trade you some stuff for beer or something.
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08-02-2011, 09:19 PM	#1140
kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	That's a lot of services
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08-02-2011, 09:44 PM	#1141
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