Tennessee

pittyinSC · 04-22-2008, 09:12 PM

Alpine, so what about that Black Vinyl>?

It looks like after I get this rim fixed Im going to be ordering
the rear Mtech bumper!!

I should being ordering the Valentine 1, I havent still!!

TN_3 · 04-22-2008, 09:13 PM

Now that the weather is getting warm, the Nashville guys ought to get together for a drive or something. Maybe Natchez Trace...Nashville to Leipers Fork and back? Then get some food?

E90jason · 04-23-2008, 07:49 AM

Gas is at $4/gallon...let's go for a drive! haha...just kidding, man!

TN_3 · 04-23-2008, 02:40 PM

Ha, good point....maybe we should car pool

Alpine · 04-23-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90jason

Gas is at $4/gallon...let's go for a drive! haha...just kidding, man!

lol exactly what I was thinking.

pittyinSC · 04-23-2008, 03:24 PM

My gas mileage has dropped for some reason

I only get about
300 miles to a tank. I drive like 90-95% city though.

TN_3 · 04-23-2008, 03:35 PM

Hey, 911, what kind of gas do you use? I mean what brand? I noticed mine has dropped in the past month or so, too. I also noticed the other night when I was filling up that the Shell stations now have stickers on the pump that say up to 10% ethanol in their gas. I think they have been using ethanol before, but just noticed this sticker. If they just recently raised the levels to 10%, it could explain some of the MPG differences, as ethanol does not contain as much energy as gasoline.

pittyinSC · 04-23-2008, 03:40 PM

Ethanol has higher octane than gasoline, so creates more power, but reduces MPG, as I heard.

Since I got the car in July 2007 I have only run Shell 93 in it.

TN_3 · 04-23-2008, 03:45 PM

Yeah, I have used nothing by Shell 93 as well. Maybe the ethanol increase has something to do with the MPG drop. Oh, and yes it has a higher octane, which just means they cut it with lower octane gasoline to reach the octane levels at the pump. Personally I am not a fan of ethanol....takes more energy to make it than it produces, and the process releases a lot of pollutants.

Interesting find:
"According to a recent article, drivers in Honolulu (and perhaps elsewhere) are complaining of reduced gas mileage in the two months since Hawaii switch to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol. According to the Ethanol Promotion and Information council, most drivers using a 10% ethanol-blended gas will experience a 1-2% drop in mileage. But some drivers in Hawaii are claiming that their mileage has dropped by 25-30%."

pittyinSC · 04-23-2008, 03:59 PM

I can notice it 2, I used to get 300 miles out of my car even just
going WOT pretty much all the time. Now driving like a grandma
and maybe going WOT sometimes Im getting the same.

My average over a 1000 miles or something close to that is only
19.7mpg

TN_3 · 04-23-2008, 04:54 PM

I had to vent about this a little bit since you brought it up....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136585

batchelorc · 04-24-2008, 07:37 AM

Are there any good detailers in the Nashville area?

Neurorad · 04-24-2008, 08:53 AM

Hey all.

Since I had my Progman software updated a month ago, my mpg increased from 19.2 to low 20.0's.

However, in the last week or 2, dropped down again. I just noticed an ethanol sticker at the local BP station; that may explain the slight drop.

I have plans to have someone local detail my exterior (clay, correct some minor swirls) this weekend. It's supposed to rain, so I'm unsure if I have to reschedule. His name is Brandon (JRock1 on Autopia). He seems to be experienced, although he's just got his local detail business going this past year, part time. He's going on a trip for a month or so next week (boating or something), so I may have to wait for the polish until June.

I'll certainly post pics of his work, good or bad, when he's done.

pittyinSC · 04-24-2008, 11:34 AM

I will be getting all the goods for cleaning, I have everything right now,
except for a Multi-Speed Rotory Buffer.

I will also be getting a good bit of Chemical Guys stuff for detailing, me and
my bro are going to start getting good at detailing, right now we have a old car to work with and see how we do.

pittyinSC · 04-24-2008, 12:39 PM

I will be telling you all and posting up pics of my car and other ones after I do a detail with my bro.

Alpine · 04-24-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umcool911ok

I will be telling you all and posting up pics of my car and other ones after I do a detail with my bro.

ScheerSpeed Jr ?

E90jason · 04-24-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpine

ScheerSpeed Jr ?

pittyinSC · 04-24-2008, 03:55 PM

Wow I'm pissed!! Someone threw/spit gum on my
car today at school. I really don't do anything to deserve this.

TN_3 · 04-24-2008, 04:46 PM

That sucks...bet it wouldn't have happened if you were driving a Honda. It sucks that people who drive BMWs for their performance are lumped together with those who drive them for their status (the "typical" BMW driver).

E90jason · 04-24-2008, 04:47 PM

Dude...you drive a nice car. There are always gonna be haters.

Alpine · 04-24-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90jason

Dude...you drive a nice car. There are always gonna be haters.

Take it with a grain of salt and continue life. There's bigger things to worry about.

MONAX · 04-24-2008, 11:00 PM

I agree... just move on... there's always going to be haters...

04-22-2008, 09:12 PM	#925
pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Alpine, so what about that Black Vinyl>? It looks like after I get this rim fixed Im going to be ordering the rear Mtech bumper!! I should being ordering the Valentine 1, I havent still!! __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
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04-22-2008, 09:13 PM	#926
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	Now that the weather is getting warm, the Nashville guys ought to get together for a drive or something. Maybe Natchez Trace...Nashville to Leipers Fork and back? Then get some food? __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
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04-23-2008, 07:49 AM	#927
E90jason Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 06 325i Arctic Metallic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	Gas is at $4/gallon...let's go for a drive! haha...just kidding, man! __________________ 06 325i Arctic Metallic 00 Audi TT Quattro Denim Blue
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04-23-2008, 02:40 PM	#928
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	Ha, good point....maybe we should car pool __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
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04-23-2008, 03:24 PM	#930
pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My gas mileage has dropped for some reason I only get about 300 miles to a tank. I drive like 90-95% city though. __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
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04-23-2008, 03:35 PM	#931
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	Hey, 911, what kind of gas do you use? I mean what brand? I noticed mine has dropped in the past month or so, too. I also noticed the other night when I was filling up that the Shell stations now have stickers on the pump that say up to 10% ethanol in their gas. I think they have been using ethanol before, but just noticed this sticker. If they just recently raised the levels to 10%, it could explain some of the MPG differences, as ethanol does not contain as much energy as gasoline. __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
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04-23-2008, 03:40 PM	#932
pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Ethanol has higher octane than gasoline, so creates more power, but reduces MPG, as I heard. Since I got the car in July 2007 I have only run Shell 93 in it. __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
	Appreciate 0

04-23-2008, 03:45 PM	#933
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	Yeah, I have used nothing by Shell 93 as well. Maybe the ethanol increase has something to do with the MPG drop. Oh, and yes it has a higher octane, which just means they cut it with lower octane gasoline to reach the octane levels at the pump. Personally I am not a fan of ethanol....takes more energy to make it than it produces, and the process releases a lot of pollutants. Interesting find: "According to a recent article, drivers in Honolulu (and perhaps elsewhere) are complaining of reduced gas mileage in the two months since Hawaii switch to gasoline blended with 10% ethanol. According to the Ethanol Promotion and Information council, most drivers using a 10% ethanol-blended gas will experience a 1-2% drop in mileage. But some drivers in Hawaii are claiming that their mileage has dropped by 25-30%." __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
	Appreciate 0

04-23-2008, 03:59 PM	#934
pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I can notice it 2, I used to get 300 miles out of my car even just going WOT pretty much all the time. Now driving like a grandma and maybe going WOT sometimes Im getting the same. My average over a 1000 miles or something close to that is only 19.7mpg __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
	Appreciate 0

04-23-2008, 04:54 PM	#935
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	I had to vent about this a little bit since you brought it up.... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136585 __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
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04-24-2008, 07:37 AM	#936
batchelorc Captain 52 Rep 607 Posts Drives: Deez nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	Are there any good detailers in the Nashville area?
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04-24-2008, 08:53 AM	#937
Neurorad Major 87 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location iTrader: (0)	Hey all. Since I had my Progman software updated a month ago, my mpg increased from 19.2 to low 20.0's. However, in the last week or 2, dropped down again. I just noticed an ethanol sticker at the local BP station; that may explain the slight drop. I have plans to have someone local detail my exterior (clay, correct some minor swirls) this weekend. It's supposed to rain, so I'm unsure if I have to reschedule. His name is Brandon (JRock1 on Autopia). He seems to be experienced, although he's just got his local detail business going this past year, part time. He's going on a trip for a month or so next week (boating or something), so I may have to wait for the polish until June. I'll certainly post pics of his work, good or bad, when he's done.
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04-24-2008, 11:34 AM	#938
pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I will be getting all the goods for cleaning, I have everything right now, except for a Multi-Speed Rotory Buffer. I will also be getting a good bit of Chemical Guys stuff for detailing, me and my bro are going to start getting good at detailing, right now we have a old car to work with and see how we do. __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
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04-24-2008, 12:39 PM	#939
pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I will be telling you all and posting up pics of my car and other ones after I do a detail with my bro. __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
	Appreciate 0

04-24-2008, 03:55 PM	#942
pittyinSC Drives Smart 54 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 1968 Austin Mini Cooper 1380cc Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Wow I'm pissed!! Someone threw/spit gum on my car today at school. I really don't do anything to deserve this. __________________ 08 BMW ///M5 Space Gray/Black 6 speed Engine: RPi GTS exhaust, RPi Scoops, Carbon Filter Delete Exterior: Glossy Black Kidneys, LUX V3, OEM LED License Plate light, Bruce License Plate Adapter
	Appreciate 0

04-24-2008, 04:46 PM	#943
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	That sucks...bet it wouldn't have happened if you were driving a Honda. It sucks that people who drive BMWs for their performance are lumped together with those who drive them for their status (the "typical" BMW driver). __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
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04-24-2008, 04:47 PM	#944
E90jason Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 06 325i Arctic Metallic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	Dude...you drive a nice car. There are always gonna be haters. __________________ 06 325i Arctic Metallic 00 Audi TT Quattro Denim Blue
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04-24-2008, 11:00 PM	#946
MONAX MONAX 3 Rep 104 Posts Drives: E90 2006 325i Jet Black Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I agree... just move on... there's always going to be haters...
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