[rikuF10]

Originally Posted by cntlaw

which direction you travelled ? I was riding towards Kwun Tong ~8:45a I did not see any E90s. Agree, the rattlings has been fixed. Congrats

Hi t, I was traveling from Kowloon Tong towards Tsuen Wan direction.....I'll watch for a Cool Black 330i next time

I was reading the 4 pages of service receipt last night.....3 out of the 4 pages are rubber pads, rubber pads,.......and rubber pads. My 325i must have gained a few pounds!

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by RikuE90

Hi t, I was traveling from Kowloon Tong towards Tsuen Wan direction.....I'll watch for a Cool Black 330i next time

I was reading the 4 pages of service receipt last night.....3 out of the 4 pages are rubber pads, rubber pads,.......and rubber pads. My 325i must have gained a few pounds!

Maybe you have to watch for a speeding silver C55 AMG too!

how come I don't get receipts? I only got receipt for my power sunshade retrofit which I have to pay but other than that, no receipt whatsoever....

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by 2020

t, which model you looking for ? progressive ME ? How much is it ?

2020, actually which Dronell wheel you have ordered? Do you have a pic of it?

[rikuF10]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

Maybe you have to watch for a speeding silver C55 AMG too!

how come I don't get receipts? I only got receipt for my power sunshade retrofit which I have to pay but other than that, no receipt whatsoever....

They gave me receipts everytime I bring in and pick up my car.....The receipts are quite detailed.

[2020]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

2020, actually which Dronell wheel you have ordered? Do you have a pic of it?

no pics yet, but should looks similar to Kinesis F110

http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/f110.htm

[RD Sport]

Guys,

someone posted our 4th meet photos on the discuss.com.hk website.

Below is the link

http://www7.discuss.com.hk/viewthrea...extra=page%3D1

Who did this?

[cntlaw]

sunny , see my lines:-

Hi Tony,

thx for yr kindness, pls email yr DR's contact to me.

== sent PM

wow for sure i couldn't resist the temptation of moding my car regardless of what model it is!

=== very good , i am learning how to be an addict of mod , as I never mod any of my cars morte than rims. The only mod of my ex E320 was a set of Bridgestone 03 tires

I have z2, z5,z6,z7,z9 z10, zfx and z16, let me know if you wanta try them all out. oh, btw, i have extra applicators for you too. Not to worry, i have plenty of them. Pls copy & past to have a look at the product info:-
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

=== I will check . In fact, the same friend who do the audio is also providing waxing service; so if I get the Zaino , I will ask his little shop to apply them for me . He provides special cleaning meaning he also cleans all the rubbers and engine area.

i'd love to meet you friends, perhaps let's find out who'd like to join in addition to the two of us. More people render a bigger discount (i guess).

=== actually i spoke to him once about audio for the e90. His shop is not a good looking shop only one park space. As he is recently received a 300K audio project , so he told me one month he will not have a space in his little shop. Although I never got the chance to try his shop audio; but he will have a sample to show us which is a 300K worth audio installed on his own Chaser. Yes, he is a audiophile and used to work and own hi fi shops. I think we can meet him. Basically he will do whatever you want.

The Caltex Cleanpower is meant to be filled into the fuel tank. When you are almost runs out of oil, pour the entire bottle and then refuel a full tank.

=== i never used these types of stuff so a bit worry about any adverse effect to the engine?

I thought after our last meet you'd post how to re-set the ECU just like what you did to yr MB. i guess it might have to do w/ what i did first 2 months, i deliberatly went to airport nearly once a week

=== do we use same procedure to reset ECU on E90 as the Benz. I heard that the same procedure works on an nissan Altima


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[sunnywuh]

Originally Posted by cntlaw

I almost got the RAYS VOLKS Progressiv Forged and already done a full reseach on price, offsets, where to order..etc Check them out !

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html

oh boy!!!! which model have you fallen in love to?

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by 2020

no pics yet, but should looks similar to Kinesis F110

http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/f110.htm

Are you ordering the 1pc or multi-piece version?

I like the lip

[cntlaw]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

Guys,

someone posted our 4th meet photos on the discuss.com.hk website.

Below is the link

http://www7.discuss.com.hk/viewthrea...extra=page%3D1

Who did this?

read the responses, very funny,
some thought we were in kowloon bay trade center, and some thought it s not in HK and some even thought these are all 'new' cars like a car show

[kelvinso]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

Guys,

someone posted our 4th meet photos on the discuss.com.hk website.

Below is the link

http://www7.discuss.com.hk/viewthrea...extra=page%3D1

Who did this?

Form the User ID, it doesn't look like someone from our team

t, should we put e90post.com watermark on our photos next time??

Really don't like people just copying and re-positng on the web

[RD Sport]

[QUOTE=kelvinso]Form the User ID, it doesn't look like someone from our team

t, should we put e90post.com watermark on our photos next time??

Really don't like people just copying and re-positng on the web[/QUOT

Good idea on the watermark

[sunnywuh]

Tony, see my reply following>>>

Originally Posted by cntlaw

sunny , see my lines:-

Hi Tony,

thx for yr kindness, pls email yr DR's contact to me.

== sent PM

wow for sure i couldn't resist the temptation of moding my car regardless of what model it is!

=== very good , i am learning how to be an addict of mod , as I never mod any of my cars morte than rims. The only mod of my ex E320 was a set of Bridgestone 03 tires

>>>Just curious, did you/have you mod yr C55?
I have z2, z5,z6,z7,z9 z10, zfx and z16, let me know if you wanta try them all out. oh, btw, i have extra applicators for you too. Not to worry, i have plenty of them. Pls copy & past to have a look at the product info:-
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

=== I will check . In fact, the same friend who do the audio is also providing waxing service; so if I get the Zaino , I will ask his little shop to apply them for me . He provides special cleaning meaning he also cleans all the rubbers and engine area.

i'd love to meet you friends, perhaps let's find out who'd like to join in addition to the two of us. More people render a bigger discount (i guess).

>>>>Great, i've just got an Audi friend interested to pay a visit to yr friend's place. Maybe you should broadcast & see who else is interested in this.

=== actually i spoke to him once about audio for the e90. His shop is not a good looking shop only one park space. As he is recently received a 300K audio project , so he told me one month he will not have a space in his little shop. Although I never got the chance to try his shop audio; but he will have a sample to show us which is a 300K worth audio installed on his own Chaser. Yes, he is a audiophile and used to work and own hi fi shops. I think we can meet him. Basically he will do whatever you want.

>>>>love to see such an extravagant project.

The Caltex Cleanpower is meant to be filled into the fuel tank. When you are almost runs out of oil, pour the entire bottle and then refuel a full tank.

=== i never used these types of stuff so a bit worry about any adverse effect to the engine?

>>>>> here is the link from which i copied from BMW Owners Club HK.
http://www.chevrontexacolubricants.c...x2/default.asp

I thought after our last meet you'd post how to re-set the ECU just like what you did to yr MB. i guess it might have to do w/ what i did first 2 months, i deliberatly went to airport nearly once a week

=== do we use same procedure to reset ECU on E90 as the Benz. I heard that the same procedure works on an nissan Altima

>>>>>haven't got a clue on this, 1st time that we are able to reset ECU the day you brought during our meet.

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[2020]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

Are you ordering the 1pc or multi-piece version?

I like the lip

1 piece version, 1 piece is lighter than 3 piece

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by 2020

1 piece version, 1 piece is lighter than 3 piece

Cool, hopefully you will get your rim before our next meet.

[cntlaw]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

Maybe you have to watch for a speeding silver C55 AMG too!

i think danny and i will be travelling at different directions on lung cheung rd in the morning so no chance to have a causal meet
i should be driving the back diamond next week as i am getting zf to fix that bixenon and a regular srvice; i will be more aggressive to handle zf as both my warranty and service package will end b4 end august

the watrmark is do-rable.

[cntlaw]

Originally Posted by sunnywuh

oh boy!!!! which model have you fallen in love to?

i actually ordered the VOLKS Progressiv ME multi-spoke - very light indeed. You can see the real thing in the Speedline shop oppsitive to Lee Mo Tai in causeway bay, they have many BBS too.
The VOLKS Progressiv ME 19" will be ~21000 for 4 customed order from RAYS Japan and will fit E90 perfectly.
(I gave up because the 99B is cheaper and in stock)

[ksquare]

Originally Posted by kelvinso

t, 18" is very tempting.....that's why I ask you the trade in price of the stock 17", ,y only concern are:
- My 150ps 320i is not powerful enough to use 18"
- I may need a drop if using 18"

Ray, as I have told you last time, my RFT behaves better now...after 15000km for 8 months....still bumpy but not as bad as before...

I know your milage is low/week, so it might takes a long long time. Replace 17" non-RFT is a quick solution. Agreed with t, don't pick the most expensive one.....as your might change to 18" soon

I tried Goodyear RS-02 and Yokohama ES-100 before on my E36, they are both ok and cheap ~800 each I guess now for 225/45/17. (Not sure if it is the old model)

Time for me to consider a change too....15000km la!!

Kelvin,
I had the same concern as yours a couple of months ago but after going through the wheels section and the internet, I offer my "expertise" here.

If you choose a much lighter 18" aftermarket wheels, it'll actually improve the performance (pick up) and save fuel. The magic word is "unsprung weight". It's like in a 100 m sprint race. If you wear a pair of much heavier shoes, you would struggle to get off the block quickly. However, with lighter shoes on, you feel like you're a ballet dancer and run like Carl Lewis (sorry if you don't know this person, my time bracket).

I hope my new found "expertise" is helpful to allay your worries. Since it's newly found, I disclaim any responsibilities for any wrong advice!!!

[woo]

Hi Ks,

Yes, if you get the lighter wheel, it will help the performance. However, 18" wheel is generally heavy than 16" and 17". if you get the super light weight 18" wheel, it cost very expensive. Correct me if I am wrong!

ken

Originally Posted by ksquare

Kelvin,
I had the same concern as yours a couple of months ago but after going through the wheels section and the internet, I offer my "expertise" here.

If you choose a much lighter 18" aftermarket wheels, it'll actually improve the performance (pick up) and save fuel. The magic word is "unsprung weight". It's like in a 100 m sprint race. If you wear a pair of much heavier shoes, you would struggle to get off the block quickly. However, with lighter shoes on, you feel like you're a ballet dancer and run like Carl Lewis (sorry if you don't know this person, my time bracket).

I hope my new found "expertise" is helpful to allay your worries. Since it's newly found, I disclaim any responsibilities for any wrong advice!!!

[cntlaw]

Originally Posted by ksquare

Kelvin,
I had the same concern as yours a couple of months ago but after going through the wheels section and the internet, I offer my "expertise" here.

If you choose a much lighter 18" aftermarket wheels, it'll actually improve the performance (pick up) and save fuel. The magic word is "unsprung weight". It's like in a 100 m sprint race. If you wear a pair of much heavier shoes, you would struggle to get off the block quickly. However, with lighter shoes on, you feel like you're a ballet dancer and run like Carl Lewis (sorry if you don't know this person, my time bracket).

I hope my new found "expertise" is helpful to allay your worries. Since it's newly found, I disclaim any responsibilities for any wrong advice!!!

I second to kc 's suggestion.
My 19" RAYS rims weighted only ~20lbs and feels lighter than the stock 17".
That is why Forged rims cost fortune.

[kelvinso]

Originally Posted by cntlaw

I second to kc 's suggestion.
My 19" RAYS rims weighted only ~20lbs and feels lighter than the stock 17".
That is why Forged rims cost fortune.

Yes, I know the theory of "unsprung weight". Actaully, our stock 17" wheel is NOT that heavy.

Benchmark for you guys:
Stock 17" Style weights ~ 9.5kg per piece ~ 20lbs (accroding to a member in this forum)

But our 225/45/17 RFT is very very heavy....I tried to take up the whole wheel w/RFT and I need TWO hands to do this.

t, you feel lighter as your non-RFT is lighter.

Ray, do need your feedback to see if you can feel light after replacing the RFT with non-RFT....I will follow if this is the case

Yes, if I can find Forged rim with an afforable price, I will surly go for it...not having too much to spend on cars la!!

[cntlaw]

I guess the benefit of Forged rims will be more significant on lighter cars with smaller engine such as a Civic or Lotus Elise . The E90 itself is heavy enough and I really not sure lighter rims help a E90 that much in performance. Of course, in theory of "unsprung weight", the engine power is used up to pulll the wheels not to pull the car, so lighter wheels mean a lighter car to pull!

I still see the issues of Forged:-
1. cost too much
2. not easy to polish if scratched
3. limitation of choices