DC Metro LUX rings install thread

KL2DC · 06-22-2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thd13

Thanks for the concern, Donny. I actually asked Marc (MDS...) to mail mine seperately.

Ok then, we're all covered

Lux Install
AJ
Donny
Frank
Andrew
Truong

Supporters
David
Dani (maybe?)
Al (maybe?)

Did I miss anyone?

As Frank mentioned, we'll set it for Saturday July 1 around 10:00??
Are we still having a BBQ or should we go a different direction wrt food&beverages...too early for beer?

As Frank's request, please PM your RSVP to him so that he can furnish you with his address and other relevant details.

Also please allow for adequate tools to expedite install process...

yu · 06-22-2006, 02:31 PM

Is there any way it could be a little later... so I don't have to leave at like 6:30. Or maybe I could just come a later when you guys have already gotten a couple cars done.

sixspeedsam · 06-22-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

Ok then, we're all covered

Lux Install
AJ
Donny
Frank
Andrew
Truong

Supporters
David
Dani (maybe?)
Al (maybe?)

Did I miss anyone?

As Frank mentioned, we'll set it for Saturday July 1 around 10:00??
Are we still having a BBQ or should we go a different direction wrt food&beverages...too early for beer?

Have fun guys. I'd join as a supporter, but I got SCCA Autocross school on the 1st at Harry Grove in MD

I'll see how many cones I can plow!

FrankoQ · 06-22-2006, 03:35 PM

AJ/Donny,
The thread is getting too long and yes I'm lazy so I'll just ask...
could you list again the tools needed?

10am earlier or later is fine with me.

I'm ordering my zaino package today so maybe it will be here
next week to have shim make sure I do it correctly. hehe.

thd13 · 06-22-2006, 03:46 PM

Donny, it's never too early for beer/drinks! It's always noon somewhere in the world.

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

AJ/Donny,
The thread is getting too long and yes I'm lazy so I'll just ask...
could you list again the tools needed?

10am earlier or later is fine with me.

I'm ordering my zaino package today so maybe it will be here
next week to have shim make sure I do it correctly. hehe.

Tools needed/suggested:

Jack
Wheel Chocks
Metric wrench/socket set
Torx driver set
Cervesa

thd13 · 06-22-2006, 03:49 PM

Flat head screwdriver
T15 Torx screwdriver
10mm socket
8mm socket
socket wrench
socket wrench extension

FrankoQ · 06-22-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Tools needed/suggested:

Jack
Wheel Chocks
Metric wrench/socket set
Torx driver set
Cervesa

Muchas gracias...
I'll go get the torx and a bottle of tequila.

thd13 · 06-22-2006, 04:16 PM

I have a T15 torx bit as well.

KL2DC · 06-22-2006, 07:07 PM

I'll bring a bottle of Patron

KL2DC · 06-22-2006, 07:13 PM

AJ,

Did I hear right? You have the lux kits in your hand already??

So are we still waiting until July 1 or is everything gonna happen this weekend?

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

AJ,

Did I hear right? You have the lux kits in your hand already??

So are we still waiting until July 1 or is everything gonna happen this weekend?

No... mds sent me install directions... it includes a certain compnent that keeps the unit cool to avoid overheating... I dont want to spill the beans, but it sounds like a quality product... (thats all I can say at this point)

KL2DC · 06-22-2006, 08:08 PM

I can't believe the Lux kits have their own cooling system, even the other high-price kits like Brex and PIAA doesn;t...that is pretty cool

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

I can't believe the Lux kits have their own cooling system, even the other high-price kits like Brex and PIAA doesn;t...that is pretty cool

yu · 06-22-2006, 08:43 PM

Looks like I'll be getting my TVandNav2Go before the LUX install. If long provides a DIY, you think you guys can help me install it?

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YuBimmer

Looks like I'll be getting my TVandNav2Go before the LUX install. If long provides a DIY, you think you guys can help me install it?

Hmmm... I dont know... I might have to steal... I mean, borrow your navigation if thats the case

I really should have gotten idrive

yu · 06-22-2006, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Hmmm... I dont know... I might have to steal... I mean, borrow your navigation if thats the case

I really should have gotten idrive

You should have! That's the one thing I really wanted in my car. It's the only reason I had to order it. It's slow at times, but I love it. The only thing I regret is not getting sports package. I'll trade you cars.

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YuBimmer

You should have! That's the one thing I really wanted in my car. It's the only reason I had to order it. It's slow at times, but I love it. The only thing I regret is not getting sports package. I'll trade you cars.

ok... no

FrankoQ · 06-22-2006, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YuBimmer

You should have! That's the one thing I really wanted in my car. It's the only reason I had to order it. It's slow at times, but I love it. The only thing I regret is not getting sports package. I'll trade you cars.

I wanted i-drive and sports package and that is all I got.
very happy with it.

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

I wanted i-drive and sports package and that is all I got.
very happy with it.

Well, here was my list of must haves...

- sports
- premium
- xenons
- heated seats

The ones I was contemplating:

- idrive (should have gotten)
- Logic 7 (glad I didnt pay extra for it)

All in all, I should have just waited 2 months, saved up a few more bucks, and ordered a 330i similarly equipped to my current car with nav...

Oh well... theres that 335i sedan around the corner... might start looking more seriously into that...

FrankoQ · 06-22-2006, 10:05 PM

Oh no. after all the mods you have done...
you can't just ditch it.
Mmm... if you do, I'll be interested in your M wheel.

KL2DC · 06-23-2006, 08:41 AM

Well....if your parting your car

I have a list of items in mind

My humble e90 could use more of AJ's hand-me-downs

Andrew, do you really want us to help you out with that nav mod?

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