Sac valley member chat thread

stashtrey · 06-08-2013, 08:34 PM

Thanks Vince!

Need some input...

This bumper I picked up has a euro plate mount. I'm tempted to slap one on there for fun and to avoid body work on the screw holes.

What's the consensus on this? Am I asking for trouble?

VNeBLOB42 · 06-08-2013, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stashtrey

Thanks Vince!

Need some input...

This bumper I picked up has a euro plate mount. I'm tempted to slap one on there for fun and to avoid body work on the screw holes.

What's the consensus on this? Am I asking for trouble?

i believe @Carlos916 has had one for a while now and never had a problem.

just don't leave the Bars while drinking. a reason to pull you over.

stashtrey · 06-08-2013, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

i believe @Carlos916 has had one for a while now and never had a problem.

just don't leave the Bars while drinking. a reason to pull you over.

Yeah...that's my concern.

I ordered CA vanity plate and it should be ready for my renewal here this month. Think g I'd ordering a euro plate to match the new vanity. At least the #/message would match!

Thanks bro!

VNeBLOB42 · 06-09-2013, 07:52 PM

Update on my Detail from Detail Maniacs..

Well, let's just say I am not Impressed. With the right lighting, I see heavy swirl marks and scratches that I have never seen before. Either the buff and wax really brings them out or it was a bad detail. I thought Clay Bar would eliminate all of that.

Anyone have any input?

I know it would be hard by not seeing my car, but for $250 I would think it would look better than it does. Yes it looks great in the sun light and photos but up close not so great.

bplewis24 · 06-10-2013, 11:44 AM

I thought claybar was supposed to get rid of the swirl marks as well, assuming they aren't bad scratches. I saw a thread from a guy who claybar'd his car and took before and after pics, very close up, and it looked like they were gone.

Was Detail Maniacs the really expensive recommendation from earlier in the thread or are they the guys that Dave @ Sac Auto Body recommended (or are they one and the same)?

VNeBLOB42 · 06-10-2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bplewis24

I thought claybar was supposed to get rid of the swirl marks as well, assuming they aren't bad scratches. I saw a thread from a guy who claybar'd his car and took before and after pics, very close up, and it looked like they were gone.

Was Detail Maniacs the really expensive recommendation from earlier in the thread or are they the guys that Dave @ Sac Auto Body recommended (or are they one and the same)?

I need to get a second opinion, before I complain to Detail Maniacs. Maybe I'll stop by Eric's store and have him take a look..

Eagle1oh7 · 06-10-2013, 06:27 PM

Just checked with Mod Bargains, and my Forgestar F14 in 18" gunmetal rims will be here on Thursday and tomorrow I take delivery of my CSL trunk! Finally! All major body work is done! My ultimate Father's Day gift to myself!

Now, let's hope my wife doesn't notice anything.

lawwailok · 06-12-2013, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

I need to get a second opinion, before I complain to Detail Maniacs. Maybe I'll stop by Eric's store and have him take a look..

oh wow, weird i don't get email notification on this thread no more. so vince, have you contact Ken or Man regarding the issue yet? i would call them and discuss the matter with them first. yes i want to see how bad it is. but as far as all the black cars they've work on, they look excellent to me.

contact them and see what do they say first

lawwailok · 06-12-2013, 02:29 AM

finally couldn't fight over my mod bug... damn it!
while making purchase on some drop-in filter for my e70, i ACCIDENTALLY clicked the "add to cart" button on aFe stage 2 intake for my e90 too, damn damn damn!

VNeBLOB42 · 06-12-2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawwailok

finally couldn't fight over my mod bug... damn it!
while making purchase on some drop-in filter for my e70, i ACCIDENTALLY clicked the "add to cart" button on aFe stage 2 intake for my e90 too, damn damn damn!

Nice, are you gonna leave the cover off?

lawwailok · 06-12-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawwailok

finally couldn't fight over my mod bug... damn it!
while making purchase on some drop-in filter for my e70, i ACCIDENTALLY clicked the "add to cart" button on aFe stage 2 intake for my e90 too, damn damn damn!

Nice, are you gonna leave the cover off?

yea vince, gonna leave it off. Gali and one of my other friend are running it and both said they can tell the performance increase, not a whole lot but enough to be able to tell.

VNeBLOB42 · 06-12-2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawwailok

yea vince, gonna leave it off. Gali and one of my other friend are running it and both said they can tell the performance increase, not a whole lot but enough to be able to tell.

as far as heat soaking is not as bad compared to DCI or gains from Stock with Drop In? or Both?

lawwailok · 06-12-2013, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

as far as heat soaking is not as bad compared to DCI or gains from Stock with Drop In? or Both?

heat soak problem probably stock box is the best to keep IAT down specially sitting in traffic now in a damn hot indian like summer. but once the car get going, i think the aFe does pretty good job. i donno, i'll see after i install it.

patman5300 · 06-12-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawwailok

finally couldn't fight over my mod bug... damn it!
while making purchase on some drop-in filter for my e70, i ACCIDENTALLY clicked the "add to cart" button on aFe stage 2 intake for my e90 too, damn damn damn!

patman5300 · 06-12-2013, 02:41 PM

Has anyone installed the OEM alarm? If so were you able to get any of the local BMW dealers to activate it?

VNeBLOB42 · 06-12-2013, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patman5300

Has anyone installed the OEM alarm? If so were you able to get any of the local BMW dealers to activate it?

Didn't really know we had the option.

dbjb · 06-12-2013, 07:18 PM

Vince,

where are your pics?!

dbjb · 06-12-2013, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

PPPFFFTT...

he still hasn't really worked on them. Just went through the bad pictures. He did give me a great deal, so I guess i just have to wait. He told me two weeks, so that is this friday. I will assume i won't get them till Monday.

That sucks. I hope he delivers soon. Really interested in seeing what he's able to pull off.

Eagle1oh7 · 06-12-2013, 08:44 PM

Wheels tomorrow!

carlos916 · 06-12-2013, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patman5300

Has anyone installed the OEM alarm? If so were you able to get any of the local BMW dealers to activate it?

I got mines activated threw elk grove bmw charged me $150 firnactivation
But if u have coding ur going to lose it.. Talk to vince and have his coder give u a price for activation

And i bought the alarm from circle bmw super cheap

Quote:

Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

Didn't really know we had the option.

patman5300 · 06-12-2013, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlos916

I got mines activated threw elk grove bmw charged me $150 firnactivation
But if u have coding ur going to lose it.. Talk to vince and have his coder give u a price for activation

And i bought the alarm from circle bmw super cheap

Thanks Carlos, I definitely don't want to lose the coding I have. Who's vince? I haven't picked up an alarm yet was just doing some homework.

harkirath · 06-13-2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawwailok

finally couldn't fight over my mod bug... damn it!
while making purchase on some drop-in filter for my e70, i ACCIDENTALLY clicked the "add to cart" button on aFe stage 2 intake for my e90 too, damn damn damn!

what's the new intake replacing? stock or something was on there before?

Also, I had my rear brakes pads replaced at EG BMW right before warranty ended. I have this super annoying brake squeal now and it is different than the one that is somewhat normal before. Bad install or just low mileage since the change?

06-08-2013, 08:34 PM	#2685
stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	Thanks Vince! Need some input... This bumper I picked up has a euro plate mount. I'm tempted to slap one on there for fun and to avoid body work on the screw holes. What's the consensus on this? Am I asking for trouble?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-09-2013, 07:52 PM	#2688
VNeBLOB42 Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 14' GMC Terrain SLT-2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Folsom, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 007 335i E92 [7.66]	Update on my Detail from Detail Maniacs.. Well, let's just say I am not Impressed. With the right lighting, I see heavy swirl marks and scratches that I have never seen before. Either the buff and wax really brings them out or it was a bad detail. I thought Clay Bar would eliminate all of that. Anyone have any input? I know it would be hard by not seeing my car, but for $250 I would think it would look better than it does. Yes it looks great in the sun light and photos but up close not so great. __________________ SOLD:: PTF Pro eTune by Dzenno / COBB S1+ E50 Alpina B3 Flash / ETS FMIC / ER CP / CPE DCI
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-10-2013, 11:44 AM	#2689
bplewis24 Lieutenant 189 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2019 LBB M2 Comp; Tesla Model3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (1)	I thought claybar was supposed to get rid of the swirl marks as well, assuming they aren't bad scratches. I saw a thread from a guy who claybar'd his car and took before and after pics, very close up, and it looked like they were gone. Was Detail Maniacs the really expensive recommendation from earlier in the thread or are they the guys that Dave @ Sac Auto Body recommended (or are they one and the same)? __________________ Brandon
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-10-2013, 06:27 PM	#2691
Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	Just checked with Mod Bargains, and my Forgestar F14 in 18" gunmetal rims will be here on Thursday and tomorrow I take delivery of my CSL trunk! Finally! All major body work is done! My ultimate Father's Day gift to myself! Now, let's hope my wife doesn't notice anything. __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-12-2013, 02:29 AM	#2693
lawwailok Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E70 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [8.00] 2009 E70 xDrive30i [0.00]	finally couldn't fight over my mod bug... damn it! while making purchase on some drop-in filter for my e70, i ACCIDENTALLY clicked the "add to cart" button on aFe stage 2 intake for my e90 too, damn damn damn! __________________ -eric E90 335i TiAg STOCK see my garage for mod list.. E70 X5 SGM try to stay stock :/
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-12-2013, 02:41 PM	#2699
patman5300 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 SGM 6MT FBO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Has anyone installed the OEM alarm? If so were you able to get any of the local BMW dealers to activate it?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-12-2013, 07:18 PM	#2701
dbjb I sweat pheromones 202 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Vince, where are your pics?!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-12-2013, 08:44 PM	#2703
Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	Wheels tomorrow! __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
	Appreciate 0 Quote