Official Louisiana chat thread

Sara · 12-07-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ACEE

ok so you have a point hehe

Sara · 12-07-2010, 09:37 AM

Good Morning

Projekt_BooGie · 12-07-2010, 11:02 AM

Good Morning

str8nm · 12-07-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cd3

I use 100% cotton towels and microfiber.
Wax I use Griots products http://www.griotsgarage.com/ pricey but worth it.

How did the Saran wrap work?

cd3 · 12-07-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by str8nm

How did the Saran wrap work?

Worked great

Bakeme521 · 12-07-2010, 05:17 PM

1 LEFT!!!

Bakeme521 · 12-07-2010, 08:56 PM

Hey guys I wanted to let you know we will be going to no problem on the 18th for a porsche club track day/DE. I can try to get some of you guys some rides in the car if all goes well. It's a lot of fun so if you can make the trip you should come. And if you really want it cost 125 bucks I think, and you can be put in a run group and I want to say its 6 30 min runs. Hope to see some of you guys there! I'll keep everyone posted on the latest info.

Forcefed3 · 12-07-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

Hey guys I wanted to let you know we will be going to no problem on the 18th for a porsche club track day/DE. I can try to get some of you guys some rides in the car if all goes well. It's a lot of fun so if you can make the trip you should come. And if you really want it cost 125 bucks I think, and you can be put in a run group and I want to say its 6 30 min runs. Hope to see some of you guys there! I'll keep everyone posted on the latest info.

So the only option to drive is pay the $125? Or are there options just to race once or twice? This sounds like a lot of fun to me, I have always wanted to drive on their track.

Bakeme521 · 12-07-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

So the only option to drive is pay the $125? Or are there options just to race once or twice? This sounds like a lot of fun to me, I have always wanted to drive on their track.

No you can come for free and just watch and I can try to get you a ride in one of our cars. Or you can pay and have 6, 30 minute sessions. It is not racing, it is a DE(driver's education)and you will have an instructor in your car. Those who refer to it as racing are somewhat frowned upon.

Projekt_BooGie · 12-07-2010, 10:37 PM

this sounds pretty cool.....I'm gonna try and make it out.

Projekt_BooGie · 12-07-2010, 11:25 PM

would any of you buy a 07 with 60k for $22K? thoughts and opinions space grey/coral/ 6 spd/ idrive

Bakeme521 · 12-07-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ACEE

would any of you buy a 07 with 60k for $22K? thoughts and opinions space grey/coral/ 6 spd/ idrive

pictures? carfax?

Forcefed3 · 12-08-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

So the only option to drive is pay the $125? Or are there options just to race once or twice? This sounds like a lot of fun to me, I have always wanted to drive on their track.

No you can come for free and just watch and I can try to get you a ride in one of our cars. Or you can pay and have 6, 30 minute sessions. It is not racing, it is a DE(driver's education)and you will have an instructor in your car. Those who refer to it as racing are somewhat frowned upon.

Oh ok, when I thought of a track I figured there would be multiple cars out there at once racing. They don't ever do that there? Seems like it would be ok sense it's on a track.

Projekt_BooGie · 12-08-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

pictures? carfax?

http://www.donohooauto.com/web/2191/...20Series-Coupe

this is the car, I emailed them already for the carfax just waiting to get it.

str8nm · 12-08-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ACEE

would any of you buy a 07 with 60k for $22K? thoughts and opinions space grey/coral/ 6 spd/ idrive

Dude, you are doing some searching...enough all ready, pull the trigger and start modding. 60K is a little high in my book. 30K better on a 2007/2008.

str8nm · 12-08-2010, 11:10 AM

Todd et al.,
I have been experimenting with the various driving modes (there are six in the 335is). My car really moves when I drive in Manual using the paddle shifters and have the Sport mode engaged. My question is what are the optimal shift times for the seven gears. By feel and engine sound, 3500 rpm seems about right for shifting, but I noticed some people don't shift until 4500 rpm...any thoughts for me and my DCT???

Projekt_BooGie · 12-08-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by str8nm

Dude, you are doing some searching...enough all ready, pull the trigger and start modding. 60K is a little high in my book. 30K better on a 2007/2008.

yeah I know I know. I want something specific and I'm not settling on a vehicle this time. I'm going to get EXACTLY what I want.

This one had everything I wanted, color (interior/exterior), accessories (sports package, idrive, etc) 6 spd. But just more miles then I wanted. I was looking at nothing over 45K on the vehicle. And that put it at the "normal" amount of yearly miles on a vehicle. But I just got the car fax and it was a manufacture buy back or lemon reported. So that one is scratched and its on to the next one.

Bakeme521 · 12-08-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ACEE

http://www.donohooauto.com/web/2191/...20Series-Coupe

this is the car, I emailed them already for the carfax just waiting to get it.

Hey you found one from donohoo. Just call them and they will give you the carfax right there. I'm telling you those people are awesome. If you go there you will be amazed at their facility. That used car dealership is nice than both of the bmw dealerships here in south LA.

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Originally Posted by str8nm

Todd et al.,
I have been experimenting with the various driving modes (there are six in the 335is). My car really moves when I drive in Manual using the paddle shifters and have the Sport mode engaged. My question is what are the optimal shift times for the seven gears. By feel and engine sound, 3500 rpm seems about right for shifting, but I noticed some people don't shift until 4500 rpm...any thoughts for me and my DCT???

Well If I am really spirited driving I wind her out all the way to 6000. But just driving around town I shift at around 3500. May be different with the DCT but thats what I do with my 6MT.

Bakeme521 · 12-08-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ACEE

yeah I know I know. I want something specific and I'm not settling on a vehicle this time. I'm going to get EXACTLY what I want.

This one had everything I wanted, color (interior/exterior), accessories (sports package, idrive, etc) 6 spd. But just more miles then I wanted. I was looking at nothing over 45K on the vehicle. And that put it at the "normal" amount of yearly miles on a vehicle. But I just got the car fax and it was a manufacture buy back or lemon reported. So that one is scratched and its on to the next one.

damn I just saw this post. That means it probably has a fuel pump curse on it. Oh well keep on looking.

Sara · 12-08-2010, 12:03 PM

Sitting here at PEAKE .... Bored

Bakeme521 · 12-08-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Sitting here at PEAKE .... Bored

didn't you just get service done? what happened?

Sara · 12-08-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

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Originally Posted by Sara504

Sitting here at PEAKE .... Bored

didn't you just get service done? what happened?

i was at peake November 30. Dcember 1st my service light came on lol. Brake flush.

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12-07-2010, 05:17 PM	#1128
Bakeme521 Some say... 239 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	1 LEFT!!! __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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12-07-2010, 08:56 PM	#1129
Bakeme521 Some say... 239 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	Hey guys I wanted to let you know we will be going to no problem on the 18th for a porsche club track day/DE. I can try to get some of you guys some rides in the car if all goes well. It's a lot of fun so if you can make the trip you should come. And if you really want it cost 125 bucks I think, and you can be put in a run group and I want to say its 6 30 min runs. Hope to see some of you guys there! I'll keep everyone posted on the latest info. __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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12-07-2010, 10:37 PM	#1132
Projekt_BooGie Average Car Exceeding Expectations (ACEE) 358 Rep 4,806 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Home random floods and Cajun Navy iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 e92 [7.00]	this sounds pretty cool.....I'm gonna try and make it out.
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12-07-2010, 11:25 PM	#1133
Projekt_BooGie Average Car Exceeding Expectations (ACEE) 358 Rep 4,806 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Home random floods and Cajun Navy iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 e92 [7.00]	would any of you buy a 07 with 60k for $22K? thoughts and opinions space grey/coral/ 6 spd/ idrive
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12-08-2010, 11:10 AM	#1138
str8nm Major 100 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00] 2011 335is [10.00]	Timing for manual shifts Todd et al., I have been experimenting with the various driving modes (there are six in the 335is). My car really moves when I drive in Manual using the paddle shifters and have the Sport mode engaged. My question is what are the optimal shift times for the seven gears. By feel and engine sound, 3500 rpm seems about right for shifting, but I noticed some people don't shift until 4500 rpm...any thoughts for me and my DCT??? __________________ "The sleep of reason brings forth monsters."
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12-08-2010, 12:03 PM	#1142
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	Sitting here at PEAKE .... Bored
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