Just wanted to say "Hi"

Mondolemite · 04-17-2008, 12:37 PM

I've been lurking around and posting occasionally but not posting much because I didn't actually have a bimmer. Now I do (although it's still in Europe) so I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

I live in Wilmington, DE but I figured posting in the PA regional area is close enough. I'm still trying to figure out what mods to get first when my car finally gets here. Any advice would be well appreciated. Thanks.

OEKlM · 04-17-2008, 12:39 PM

nice pics in your journal... and welcome

nyalpine90 · 04-17-2008, 12:52 PM

welcome aboard bro

nice color...thats gonna be my next color

aw is a bitch to keep clean

karliejai · 04-17-2008, 01:09 PM

welcome

fizzle · 04-17-2008, 02:21 PM

congrats and welcome!

first mod, no plate
second, ecu or piggyback
third, aero lip
fourth, kw v1s
5th, rims
6th, SSK (short shift kit)
7th, DPs

if you want more power i can continue

STE92VE · 04-17-2008, 02:53 PM

Welcome to the forum! Enjoyed reading your journal about your ED...planning one myself for my next BMW.

This is an OK regional forum for DE and you can check out the the Mid -Atlantic states one as well. We have a member from Dover, DE , that contributes here.

You can also get much info from the general forum about mods and such.

Waiting for re-delivery is so stressful...Best of luck with your new ride when you 2 are reunited.

cycler · 04-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondolemite

I've been lurking around and posting occasionally but not posting much because I didn't actually have a bimmer. Now I do (although it's still in Europe) so I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

I live in Wilmington, DE but I figured posting in the PA regional area is close enough. I'm still trying to figure out what mods to get first when my car finally gets here. Any advice would be well appreciated. Thanks.

I did euro delivery also in Nov-Dec. Did you go anywhere beside Munich?

STE92VE · 04-17-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycler

I did euro delivery also in Nov-Dec. Did you go anywhere beside Munich?

Read his journal....

Mondolemite · 04-17-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

welcome aboard bro

nice color...thats gonna be my next color

aw is a bitch to keep clean

I bet. It seems black picks up dust and dirt pretty easily too though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzle

congrats and welcome!

first mod, no plate
second, ecu or piggyback
third, aero lip
fourth, kw v1s
5th, rims
6th, SSK (short shift kit)
7th, DPs

if you want more power i can continue

Not sure what "no plate" means. I'm with you on everything else except SSK since I have a step. No window tint? I think an adequate piggyback with DP's should be enough for me. Maybe CAI?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycler

I did euro delivery also in Nov-Dec. Did you go anywhere beside Munich?

We went to London, Barcelona, Rome and Munich. We went to Munich last so I only had the car for a very short part of the trip.

Dragonman4 · 04-17-2008, 03:55 PM

welcome dude

Dragonman4 · 04-17-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondolemite

I bet. It seems black picks up dust and dirt pretty easily too though.

Not sure what "no plate" means. I'm with you on everything else except SSK since I have a step. No window tint? I think an adequate piggyback with DP's should be enough for me. Maybe CAI?

We went to London, Barcelona, Rome and Munich. We went to Munich last so I only had the car for a very short part of the trip.

Sounds like an awesome trip. What fizz meant by no plate is no front license plate. In the US cars, the front bumper doesn't come with holes to mount the US plates so the dealer has to drill holes into your bumper.

EastCoast335i · 04-17-2008, 04:39 PM

congrats and welcome to the newest addict

Mondolemite · 04-18-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonman4

Sounds like an awesome trip. What fizz meant by no plate is no front license plate. In the US cars, the front bumper doesn't come with holes to mount the US plates so the dealer has to drill holes into your bumper.

Oh, definitely no front license plate. They aren't required in DE anyway. I did see an e90 at a Septa regional rail parking lot (either Marcus Hook or maybe Eddystone stop of the R2 line) that had the ED license plate on the front but it looked bolted on.

Thanks everyone for the "welcomes".

Sal@AUTOcouture · 04-18-2008, 08:58 AM

If you enjoy SAVING money, stay off the forum....thats my advice to you

welcome!

Mondolemite · 04-18-2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoCouture

If you enjoy SAVING money, stay off the forum....thats my advice to you

welcome!

Too late, I'm already spending money I don't have.

jrebeiro · 04-19-2008, 09:26 PM

Nice

Welcome! I'm a n00b myself

I got pulled over in my last car for not having a front license plate a few times. And my car already had the license plate frame bolted on... I'd personally leave it on and not draw attention to myself.. but that's just me. The car will also not pass NJ inspection without a front license plate... I also got rejected for that! If you are leasing the car in NJ it won't matter since you get a 4-year registration and dealer inspection which lasts 4 years so by the time you return the car.. the license plate issue is someone else's problem. When they CPO the car they will throw the license plate frame on it anyway so who cares.

Mondolemite · 04-20-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrebeiro

Nice

Welcome! I'm a n00b myself

I got pulled over in my last car for not having a front license plate a few times. And my car already had the license plate frame bolted on... I'd personally leave it on and not draw attention to myself.. but that's just me. The car will also not pass NJ inspection without a front license plate... I also got rejected for that! If you are leasing the car in NJ it won't matter since you get a 4-year registration and dealer inspection which lasts 4 years so by the time you return the car.. the license plate issue is someone else's problem. When they CPO the car they will throw the license plate frame on it anyway so who cares.

I shouldn't have those problems in Delaware. I do drive through NJ once a week to go to church. I think I'll chance it without the plate.

jrebeiro · 04-20-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondolemite

I shouldn't have those problems in Delaware. I do drive through NJ once a week to go to church. I think I'll chance it without the plate.

If your state does not require front plates then NJ will leave you alone. They will only pull you over for it if you had NJ plates.

You're fine.

Mondolemite · 04-22-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrebeiro

If your state does not require front plates then NJ will leave you alone. They will only pull you over for it if you had NJ plates.

You're fine.

Perfect. Now I just have to make sure no one drills holes in my front bumper.

Dragonman4 · 04-22-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondolemite

Perfect. Now I just have to make sure no one drills holes in my front bumper.

Yea, I'd call the dealer when your car is on its way to them just to remind them. I remember some people here saying they specifically told their dealers not to drill holes but they did anyway because the CA forgot.

stressdoc · 05-11-2008, 01:28 PM

Reading your ED review was like listening to a mental twin.

My favorite mod is the M-sport steering wheel and other interior bits. Not expensive (get one from Qabeli), and yet something that you appreciate every time you drive the car.

To get into the expensive stuff, I like to have a balanced package, and following the M-sport/M3 mold is a safe road to travel. LSD, Bilstein ride controls, Hotchkis sways, forged rims (18") and extreme performance non-rfts, and then a tune. Jim Conforti is someone to watch.

Mondolemite · 05-11-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Reading your ED review was like listening to a mental twin.

My favorite mod is the M-sport steering wheel and other interior bits. Not expensive (get one from Qabeli), and yet something that you appreciate every time you drive the car.

To get into the expensive stuff, I like to have a balanced package, and following the M-sport/M3 mold is a safe road to travel. LSD, Bilstein ride controls, Hotchkis sways, forged rims (18") and extreme performance non-rfts, and then a tune. Jim Conforti is someone to watch.

I like the way you think.

I hadn't thought of the M sport steering wheel but I think it just rocketed to the top of my list.

I thought the LSD would be out of my price range but will reevaluate.

Bilstein over KW, interesting.

Definitely need to take a closer look at the Hotchkis kit.

I was just looking for some lightweight forged 18"-ers but will have to save up a bit for that plus non-rft tire package.

I've been following the talk around tuning, especially since I have a MSD81 build car. This "Sharktune" concept sounds great. I was initially leaning toward Procede then Attache since they are local but I'll take a wait and see approach.

Great suggestions overall, thanks!

04-17-2008, 12:37 PM	#1
Mondolemite First Lieutenant 80 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 50i [0.00] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2021 BMW Z4 M40 [10.00] 2019 BMW X3 M40 [0.00]	Just wanted to say "Hi" I've been lurking around and posting occasionally but not posting much because I didn't actually have a bimmer. Now I do (although it's still in Europe) so I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. I live in Wilmington, DE but I figured posting in the PA regional area is close enough. I'm still trying to figure out what mods to get first when my car finally gets here. Any advice would be well appreciated. Thanks.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-17-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
OEKlM Lieutenant General 168 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	nice pics in your journal... and welcome __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 12:52 PM	#3
nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7433 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	welcome aboard bro nice color...thats gonna be my next color aw is a bitch to keep clean
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 01:09 PM	#4
karliejai Da Kid 121 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	welcome __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#5
fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 234 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	congrats and welcome! first mod, no plate second, ecu or piggyback third, aero lip fourth, kw v1s 5th, rims 6th, SSK (short shift kit) 7th, DPs if you want more power i can continue
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 02:53 PM	#6
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum! Enjoyed reading your journal about your ED...planning one myself for my next BMW. This is an OK regional forum for DE and you can check out the the Mid -Atlantic states one as well. We have a member from Dover, DE , that contributes here. You can also get much info from the general forum about mods and such. Waiting for re-delivery is so stressful...Best of luck with your new ride when you 2 are reunited. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#10
Dragonman4 Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,709 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tri-state iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	welcome dude __________________ OG E90 Pwhore 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Cobalt Blue (BLU 996) - 500+hp of mods. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Batmobile) -TRD stuff 2009 Merc C-350: AMG package, loaded 2008 E92 335xi - Gone
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 04:39 PM	#12
EastCoast335i Colonel 95 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 \| 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	congrats and welcome to the newest addict
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-18-2008, 08:58 AM	#14
Sal@AUTOcouture 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	If you enjoy SAVING money, stay off the forum....thats my advice to you welcome!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 09:26 PM	#16
jrebeiro Private First Class 3 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Monmouth County, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M550i [0.00]	Nice Welcome! I'm a n00b myself I got pulled over in my last car for not having a front license plate a few times. And my car already had the license plate frame bolted on... I'd personally leave it on and not draw attention to myself.. but that's just me. The car will also not pass NJ inspection without a front license plate... I also got rejected for that! If you are leasing the car in NJ it won't matter since you get a 4-year registration and dealer inspection which lasts 4 years so by the time you return the car.. the license plate issue is someone else's problem. When they CPO the car they will throw the license plate frame on it anyway so who cares.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2008, 01:28 PM	#21
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Reading your ED review was like listening to a mental twin. My favorite mod is the M-sport steering wheel and other interior bits. Not expensive (get one from Qabeli), and yet something that you appreciate every time you drive the car. To get into the expensive stuff, I like to have a balanced package, and following the M-sport/M3 mold is a safe road to travel. LSD, Bilstein ride controls, Hotchkis sways, forged rims (18") and extreme performance non-rfts, and then a tune. Jim Conforti is someone to watch. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
	Appreciate 0 Quote