Official Denver and surrounding area chat thread.

thaar · 07-02-2014, 01:15 PM

I believe you'll have to pay for a VIN verification as well when you do your emissions.

niners · 07-02-2014, 07:17 PM

great! thanks guys. that was helpful.

UsedF10M5 · 07-02-2014, 11:52 PM

Don't know about stock but I haven't been able to do better than a 12.95... I'll probably break something if I keep trying haha.

Zach1328 · 07-10-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gurdaspuria335

Don't know about stock but I haven't been able to do better than a 12.95... I'll probably break something if I keep trying haha.

Welcome to the forums! I'm close by in Boulder and I'd love to meet up with some of you local guys at some point.

A 12.95 for 500+whtq is depressing!

I can't wait to get back to Colorado but I'm not ready for the power loss coming from sea level.

Some people say the n54 doesn't lose power with altitude because it raises boost to compensate for the thinner air. However, stock 1/4 mile times are closer to 14s flat at 6,000 ft compared to 13.4-13.6 at sea level indicating at least some degree of power loss.

tschultz · 07-11-2014, 01:19 AM

Who is going to the Castle Rock Meet this Sunday?

Sunday 7/13 at 11:00am
Castle Rock Fairgrounds

Meet up, see BMW's and BMW enthusiasts for a great weekend gathering in Castle Rock, CO. For any confusion this isn't the actual D4C event or caravan, this is simply just a pre-bash to get everyone hyped up for the event August 1st.

This is simply a "Pre Bash" of the upcoming D4C event on August 1st. General gathering-- any and all BMW's welcome!

www.drive4corners.com

///Marc3 · 07-11-2014, 08:57 AM

That will be the same time that the World Cup Final starts.

Need to find a decent sports bar to watch somewhere around there. The only one that comes to mind is Rockyard up by the Outlets.

raceyBMW · 07-11-2014, 01:06 PM

Union American Bistro has a bar, and really awesome food, and is just up the street.

EDIT: NM, closed Sundays....

Patrick303 · 07-11-2014, 02:01 PM

Hideaway Bar and Grill will probably have the game on. It's only a few minutes away from the meet. I'd offer my house, but I can't fit everyone!

2010335ixdrive · 07-18-2014, 09:50 AM

Making my first post to become a "full fledged member"..

I've been in CO Springs since mid-2012, stationed at the AF Academy. I recently picked up a '10 335i xdrive sedan w/ 6MT. I'm looking at getting a JB4 and BMS DCI when I get back from my current deployment. Any recommendations on install shops?

Also, I'm looking at options for a ski/snowboard rack. I emailed the dealership and they only have a rack that will hold 2 snowboards + 2 pairs of skis (or 6 pairs of skis). Anyone have any recommendations for a 4 snowboard setup? And again, install shops?

Thanks!

raceyBMW · 07-18-2014, 04:19 PM

Honestly, I bet there would be some people on here that could give you a hand installing the JB4 and DCI's, its like an hour job max for someone who has done it before.

Oh and welcome!

UsedF10M5 · 08-14-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zach1328

Welcome to the forums! I'm close by in Boulder and I'd love to meet up with some of you local guys at some point.

A 12.95 for 500+whtq is depressing!

I can't wait to get back to Colorado but I'm not ready for the power loss coming from sea level.

Some people say the n54 doesn't lose power with altitude because it raises boost to compensate for the thinner air. However, stock 1/4 mile times are closer to 14s flat at 6,000 ft compared to 13.4-13.6 at sea level indicating at least some degree of power loss.

I've added some more since that post lol, yeah man I'm out on some Fridays and Sundays looking for trouble it would be cool having another N54 to run with us.

E30M3Driver · 08-17-2014, 02:20 PM

Recently added a new BMW to our household to accompany our e30 M3 and 335is. This is replacing a Nissan Pathfinder recently obliterated in a hail storm. My daughter will be driving it - she found it on Craig's list and talked me into buying it. It's a 97 M3 sedan with 114k on it. Have since added a UUC exhaust and Hid Halogen ellipsoid headlights and have redone the cooling system.

tschultz · 08-18-2014, 08:28 AM

Sounds like a nice car!

IN54NITY · 08-18-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tschultz

Sounds like a nice car!

+1

Counting the days to next spring's HPDE? Forget that, put some winter tires on it late fall and take it up to Lake Georgetown in January. That's a great place to learn.

JD_M2D2 · 08-20-2014, 12:18 PM

Hey!
Anyone planning to go to Bandi tonight?

JD_M2D2 · 08-21-2014, 01:30 AM

Well I made it out to the track tonight. Ran a somewhat disappointing 14.1x on map 2 / 93 octane in 9000 DA. Only got one run in as the rain came and scared us away. I saw a 135 but doubt he had a chance to race, given the weather.

I'll post up the video tomorrow.

I'm heading back out next Wednesday and going to run map7 with straight 100. Hoping for mid 13's, but we'll see.

Anyone else planning to go next weds?

richpike · 08-21-2014, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD_335i

Well I made it out to the track tonight. Ran a somewhat disappointing 14.1x on map 2 / 93 octane in 9000 DA. Only got one run in as the rain came and scared us away. I saw a 135 but doubt he had a chance to race, given the weather.

I'll post up the video tomorrow.

I'm heading back out next Wednesday and going to run map7 with straight 100. Hoping for mid 13's, but we'll see.

Anyone else planning to go next weds?

Did you brake boost at all?

The heat and our thin air is killer. Good luck next time - thanks for updating.

-Rich

raceyBMW · 08-21-2014, 10:10 PM

The rain has been brutal this year at Bandimere on Wednesdays...from what I have heard it had rained just about every Wednesday there...I got rained out once, but was able to make it up the next week.

I want to go again but won't have a chance for a little while unfortunately.

forza1976 · 08-21-2014, 10:11 PM

At least the grass is green ;-)

JD_M2D2 · 08-22-2014, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpike

Did you brake boost at all?

The heat and our thin air is killer. Good luck next time - thanks for updating.

-Rich

Hey Rich,

I brake stalled a bit, but the tree lit up pretty quickly and I was distracted by the mustang owner (I think he almost pushed threw his brakes at the line). On the way home I did a sport/manual 1 brake stall to about 3K rpm's and broke loose some tires (not sure which, but I imagine the rears), so I know I can stall it up more than I did. I'm going again on Wednesday, so we'll see what map 7 and 100 octane can do to help.

Here's the vid:

richpike · 08-22-2014, 06:21 PM

Was that a twin turbo 5.0 you lined up against? What did it run?

-Rich

JD_M2D2 · 08-24-2014, 10:52 AM

I'm not sure what that was ... Here is a picture of it from behind and here is the slip...

It was a GT so he added at least one turbo. Sounds like a lot of spooling.

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thaar Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 2009 335i x-drive MHD Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Centennial, CO iTrader: (0)	I believe you'll have to pay for a VIN verification as well when you do your emissions.
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niners Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	great! thanks guys. that was helpful.
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UsedF10M5 They say I'm Invincible 22 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi 6AT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brighton, CO iTrader: (0)	Don't know about stock but I haven't been able to do better than a 12.95... I'll probably break something if I keep trying haha. __________________ IDKWHP\|IDKWTQ
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tschultz Lieutenant 84 Rep 474 Posts Drives: E24 635CSi, E28 535i, M5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 1980 BMW 635CSi (Eu ... [0.00]	Who is going to the Castle Rock Meet this Sunday? Sunday 7/13 at 11:00am Castle Rock Fairgrounds Meet up, see BMW's and BMW enthusiasts for a great weekend gathering in Castle Rock, CO. For any confusion this isn't the actual D4C event or caravan, this is simply just a pre-bash to get everyone hyped up for the event August 1st. This is simply a "Pre Bash" of the upcoming D4C event on August 1st. General gathering-- any and all BMW's welcome! www.drive4corners.com __________________ http://www.Drive4Corners.com 1988 M5
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07-11-2014, 01:06 PM	#293
raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	Union American Bistro has a bar, and really awesome food, and is just up the street. EDIT: NM, closed Sundays....
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07-11-2014, 02:01 PM	#294
Patrick303 Lieutenant 675 Rep 474 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 Ducati Monster ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 440i xDriv ... [0.00]	Hideaway Bar and Grill will probably have the game on. It's only a few minutes away from the meet. I'd offer my house, but I can't fit everyone! __________________ 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S 2017 Ducati Monster 821
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07-18-2014, 09:50 AM	#295
2010335ixdrive Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	"Full fledged member" Making my first post to become a "full fledged member".. I've been in CO Springs since mid-2012, stationed at the AF Academy. I recently picked up a '10 335i xdrive sedan w/ 6MT. I'm looking at getting a JB4 and BMS DCI when I get back from my current deployment. Any recommendations on install shops? Also, I'm looking at options for a ski/snowboard rack. I emailed the dealership and they only have a rack that will hold 2 snowboards + 2 pairs of skis (or 6 pairs of skis). Anyone have any recommendations for a 4 snowboard setup? And again, install shops? Thanks!
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raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	Honestly, I bet there would be some people on here that could give you a hand installing the JB4 and DCI's, its like an hour job max for someone who has done it before. Oh and welcome!
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08-17-2014, 02:20 PM	#298
E30M3Driver Captain 37 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C, 97 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here, there iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.00] 1989 BMW M3 [8.20]	Recently added a new BMW to our household to accompany our e30 M3 and 335is. This is replacing a Nissan Pathfinder recently obliterated in a hail storm. My daughter will be driving it - she found it on Craig's list and talked me into buying it. It's a 97 M3 sedan with 114k on it. Have since added a UUC exhaust and Hid Halogen ellipsoid headlights and have redone the cooling system. Attached Images __________________ Performance Center Delivery, June 21, 2013: 2013 E92 335is \| Le Mans Blue \| Gray Leather with Black \| 6MT \| 19" Style 313's \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler \|
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tschultz Lieutenant 84 Rep 474 Posts Drives: E24 635CSi, E28 535i, M5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 1980 BMW 635CSi (Eu ... [0.00]	Sounds like a nice car! __________________ http://www.Drive4Corners.com 1988 M5
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08-20-2014, 12:18 PM	#301
JD_M2D2 In the garage 390 Rep 211 Posts Drives: BMW M2CS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (1)	Hey! Anyone planning to go to Bandi tonight?
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08-21-2014, 01:30 AM	#302
JD_M2D2 In the garage 390 Rep 211 Posts Drives: BMW M2CS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (1)	Well I made it out to the track tonight. Ran a somewhat disappointing 14.1x on map 2 / 93 octane in 9000 DA. Only got one run in as the rain came and scared us away. I saw a 135 but doubt he had a chance to race, given the weather. I'll post up the video tomorrow. I'm heading back out next Wednesday and going to run map7 with straight 100. Hoping for mid 13's, but we'll see. Anyone else planning to go next weds?
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raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	The rain has been brutal this year at Bandimere on Wednesdays...from what I have heard it had rained just about every Wednesday there...I got rained out once, but was able to make it up the next week. I want to go again but won't have a chance for a little while unfortunately.
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08-21-2014, 10:11 PM	#305
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08-22-2014, 06:21 PM	#307
richpike Captain 29 Rep 713 Posts Drives: MDX, LR4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL iTrader: (1)	Was that a twin turbo 5.0 you lined up against? What did it run? -Rich
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08-24-2014, 10:52 AM	#308
JD_M2D2 In the garage 390 Rep 211 Posts Drives: BMW M2CS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (1)	I'm not sure what that was ... Here is a picture of it from behind and here is the slip... It was a GT so he added at least one turbo. Sounds like a lot of spooling.
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