Official North Texas Area Chat Thread (#2)

Rookie83 · 11-30-2011, 09:33 AM

Anyone else hear about that wreck last night on nw hwy? looks like somebody in an e90 was racing, lost control, hit 4 cars and burst into flames killing the driver of the bmw. hope it wasnt somebody on here, didnt think anybody on here would be dumb enough to do that but you never know....

Chuck · 11-30-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rookie83

Anyone else hear about that wreck last night on nw hwy? looks like somebody in an e90 was racing, lost control, hit 4 cars and burst into flames killing the driver of the bmw. hope it wasnt somebody on here, didnt think anybody on here would be dumb enough to do that but you never know....

Saw that on the news this morning, too. I was thinking the same thing.

LLinxuS · 11-30-2011, 10:34 AM

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my mtech rear came in... need to find paint now thats not in freaking ft worth or ARLINGTON.

hey mike, i've had really good luck with new concepts autoworks in plano. they painted my front and rear m3 bumpers for about $400 each with install and paint. paint is spot on - they do a lot of high end cars (lambos ferraris). ask for Bruce, he will set you up right.

Calestus · 11-30-2011, 02:02 PM

What's up!

New here, just picked up a 335is in le mans blue

North Dallas area.

Hope I can make it to the brick house thing if it is still going on.

Cheers!

Wookie420 · 11-30-2011, 02:10 PM

Welcome aboard man!

acj75 · 11-30-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Calestus

What's up!

New here, just picked up a 335is in le mans blue

North Dallas area.

Hope I can make it to the brick house thing if it is still going on.

Cheers!

Welcome, very nice car. Any pics?

Chuck · 11-30-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Calestus

What's up!

New here, just picked up a 335is in le mans blue

North Dallas area.

Hope I can make it to the brick house thing if it is still going on.

Cheers!

Welcome! Post pics!

Motastic · 11-30-2011, 03:12 PM

pics or no car

chino3686 · 11-30-2011, 03:39 PM

check engine light turn on today driving to southlake this morning. the engine bog down.... Pulled over and the car was shaking like if it was misfiring. Turn it off and turn it on right away; the light turned off and the car stoped shaking. Ran fine until I hit the gas again to pass another car. WHAT COULD THIS BE? It's been happening alot lately..... I took it in to Autozone to get the service engine light tested and it said "cylinder 6 misfiring"... sparkplug? Coil? ENGINE??? I don't have bmw warranty anymore. and I've never done the sparkplug nor the coil change since I've bought the car. BTW it has 112,000 miles (i drive alot for work)

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT AND POINT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

Yellowceta · 11-30-2011, 09:19 PM

I know this may churn up some bad comments, but will anyone be at C&C this weekend? They are having a meet this weekend, right? I should be picking up my car from the body shop that morning and will be already over in Plano, so I am trying to schedule some time to stop by and say hi.

Btw, been posting over on the 1'er boards for past several months, but was told this is where the DFW ppl are at.

UltraRacer13 · 12-01-2011, 12:20 PM

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check engine light turn on today driving to southlake this morning. the engine bog down.... Pulled over and the car was shaking like if it was misfiring. Turn it off and turn it on right away; the light turned off and the car stoped shaking. Ran fine until I hit the gas again to pass another car. WHAT COULD THIS BE? It's been happening alot lately..... I took it in to Autozone to get the service engine light tested and it said "cylinder 6 misfiring"... sparkplug? Coil? ENGINE??? I don't have bmw warranty anymore. and I've never done the sparkplug nor the coil change since I've bought the car. BTW it has 112,000 miles (i drive alot for work)

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT AND POINT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

sounds like the Fuel pump. That is under warranty until 110k miles, so you are just past. You need to get your own BT tool, to read codes. Either way @ 112k miles, you need to take it to an indy shop (unless you want to replace the fuel pump yourself...not too big of a job I hear. they run @ $400). I use Autoscope..but any good indy shop would do. If not the fule pump, probably the coil. When did you change the plugs last?

michael1284 · 12-01-2011, 01:14 PM

prob the fuel pump.

i might be making C&C this weekend...

chino3686 · 12-02-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by UltraRacer13

sounds like the Fuel pump. That is under warranty until 110k miles, so you are just past. You need to get your own BT tool, to read codes. Either way @ 112k miles, you need to take it to an indy shop (unless you want to replace the fuel pump yourself...not too big of a job I hear. they run @ $400). I use Autoscope..but any good indy shop would do. If not the fule pump, probably the coil. When did you change the plugs last?

I've never changed the plugs. Where do I get a BT tool? Where is Autoscope. I'm thinking of changing the plugs this weekend to some NGK's don't know which to buy though. I hope this does the job.

Wookie420 · 12-02-2011, 12:46 PM

AutoScope Park Cities - 6134 Denton Drive Dallas, TX 75235-6606
(214) 350-3050

Ask for Steve or Carson

artifice · 12-03-2011, 07:51 PM

C&C turnouts during the winter usually aren't as ridiculous as in the spring/(before summer heat) days/fall.

I guess it is kind of hit or miss. I just ended up going to eat after lol. Or I keep an eye out for the Buggati or the matte black porsche gt.

artifice · 12-03-2011, 07:54 PM

BTW wheel spacers are such crap... I did everything I could to get the dirt / rust off my wheel hub and that thing still vibrated all over the place around 80mph. I just got sick of cleaning, testing, cleaning, testing. I will go get the tires roadforced balanced this week while it is at BMW, and if that doesn't work, I'm selling them. Anyone every get their spacers to *not* vibrate like a sex toy.

RioGrandeValley · 12-03-2011, 09:12 PM

^^^No prob here^^^

Ran HR 15mm rear and 10mm front spacers for 50K plus miles on Tomato without any problems. Hit 150+ on desolate roads in middle of no where without any issues either.
What brand are you using? Did you get them new with proper size extended lug bolts?
Sharkbait will be getting a set of H&Rs as well in near future.

Tomato

artifice · 12-04-2011, 03:24 AM

[QUOTE=RioGrandeValley;10913922]^^^No prob here^^^

Ran HR 15mm rear and 10mm front spacers for 50K plus miles on Tomato without any problems. Hit 150 on desolate roads in middle of no where without any issues either.
What brand are you using? Did you get them new with proper size extended lug bolts?
Sharkbait will be getting a set of H

RioGrandeValley · 12-04-2011, 09:27 AM

^^^Senor Edwin U OK^^^ ???
Not understanding your reply.

Tomato

artifice · 12-04-2011, 01:26 PM

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^^^Senor Edwin U OK^^^ ???
Not understanding your reply.

Tomato

Ack stupid Iphone app!

Let me see what I was saying.

artifice · 12-04-2011, 01:29 PM

Rofl i have no idea what happened... Anyways, I got sick of cleaning and putting them back on. Sometimes the vibrations would be worse, and sometimes they would be better but never be perfect. I'm thinking that i will try one more time after I get the wheels RF balanced. The brand is matt schnell and they are the newer ones. I just hate the way the wheels look without spacers

RioGrandeValley · 12-04-2011, 03:00 PM

^^^Go with H&R^^^ fit is snug as a big without any issues. I agree car doesn't look right without em on.

Tomato

11-30-2011, 09:33 AM	#1629
Rookie83 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2009 335i 6mt cpe Join Date: May 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	Anyone else hear about that wreck last night on nw hwy? looks like somebody in an e90 was racing, lost control, hit 4 cars and burst into flames killing the driver of the bmw. hope it wasnt somebody on here, didnt think anybody on here would be dumb enough to do that but you never know....
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11-30-2011, 02:02 PM	#1632
Calestus Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	What's up! New here, just picked up a 335is in le mans blue North Dallas area. Hope I can make it to the brick house thing if it is still going on. Cheers!
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11-30-2011, 02:10 PM	#1633
Wookie420 Major 47 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Coupe/Space Gray Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i (E92) [10.00]	Welcome aboard man! __________________ COBB Stage 2+ AGGRESSIVE / STETT Cold-Air Intake / STETT Charge Pipe / TiAL Blow-off Valve / ETS 5" Front-Mount Intercooler / Active Autowerke 3" Catless Downpipes / Active Autowerke Signature Exhaust / AST 4100 Coilovers / OS Giken Superlock LSD / All MOTUL Fluids
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11-30-2011, 03:12 PM	#1636
Motastic Major 89 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: E92 335! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (4)	pics or no car
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11-30-2011, 03:39 PM	#1637
chino3686 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 08 328i white sport package Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	check engine light turn on today driving to southlake this morning. the engine bog down.... Pulled over and the car was shaking like if it was misfiring. Turn it off and turn it on right away; the light turned off and the car stoped shaking. Ran fine until I hit the gas again to pass another car. WHAT COULD THIS BE? It's been happening alot lately..... I took it in to Autozone to get the service engine light tested and it said "cylinder 6 misfiring"... sparkplug? Coil? ENGINE??? I don't have bmw warranty anymore. and I've never done the sparkplug nor the coil change since I've bought the car. BTW it has 112,000 miles (i drive alot for work) CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT AND POINT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?
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11-30-2011, 09:19 PM	#1638
Yellowceta Private First Class 45 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW [0.00]	I know this may churn up some bad comments, but will anyone be at C&C this weekend? They are having a meet this weekend, right? I should be picking up my car from the body shop that morning and will be already over in Plano, so I am trying to schedule some time to stop by and say hi. Btw, been posting over on the 1'er boards for past several months, but was told this is where the DFW ppl are at. __________________ 1996 Trans Am WS6 (RiP) 2002 Trans Am Collector Edition WS6 - Not Stock @ 425 rwhp 2006 VW GTi - APR Goodies - Sold 2011 1M - VO Florida pick up 11/4/11 #554 of 740 - Sold 2017 ATS-V Stock
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12-01-2011, 01:14 PM	#1640
michael1284 Colonel 246 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (45)	prob the fuel pump. i might be making C&C this weekend... __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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12-02-2011, 12:46 PM	#1642
Wookie420 Major 47 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Coupe/Space Gray Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i (E92) [10.00]	AutoScope Park Cities - 6134 Denton Drive Dallas, TX 75235-6606 (214) 350-3050 Ask for Steve or Carson __________________ COBB Stage 2+ AGGRESSIVE / STETT Cold-Air Intake / STETT Charge Pipe / TiAL Blow-off Valve / ETS 5" Front-Mount Intercooler / Active Autowerke 3" Catless Downpipes / Active Autowerke Signature Exhaust / AST 4100 Coilovers / OS Giken Superlock LSD / All MOTUL Fluids
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12-03-2011, 07:51 PM	#1643
artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	C&C turnouts during the winter usually aren't as ridiculous as in the spring/(before summer heat) days/fall. I guess it is kind of hit or miss. I just ended up going to eat after lol. Or I keep an eye out for the Buggati or the matte black porsche gt. __________________ e92 M3 6MT, 18's, everything - Sold! e92 M3 Newer e92 335i 6MT - Wifey's with (stuff...) And.... Our daily beater, twinky truck .
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12-03-2011, 07:54 PM	#1644
artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	BTW wheel spacers are such crap... I did everything I could to get the dirt / rust off my wheel hub and that thing still vibrated all over the place around 80mph. I just got sick of cleaning, testing, cleaning, testing. I will go get the tires roadforced balanced this week while it is at BMW, and if that doesn't work, I'm selling them. Anyone every get their spacers to not vibrate like a sex toy. __________________ e92 M3 6MT, 18's, everything - Sold! e92 M3 Newer e92 335i 6MT - Wifey's with (stuff...) And.... Our daily beater, twinky truck .
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12-03-2011, 09:12 PM	#1645
RioGrandeValley Major 58 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92/E90 Depends on Mood Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX iTrader: (1)	^^^No prob here^^^ Ran HR 15mm rear and 10mm front spacers for 50K plus miles on Tomato without any problems. Hit 150+ on desolate roads in middle of no where without any issues either. What brand are you using? Did you get them new with proper size extended lug bolts? Sharkbait will be getting a set of H&Rs as well in near future. Tomato __________________ Life is Fragile, Handle with Prayer.
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12-04-2011, 03:24 AM	#1646
artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=RioGrandeValley;10913922]^^^No prob here^^^ Ran HR 15mm rear and 10mm front spacers for 50K plus miles on Tomato without any problems. Hit 150 on desolate roads in middle of no where without any issues either. What brand are you using? Did you get them new with proper size extended lug bolts? Sharkbait will be getting a set of H __________________ e92 M3 6MT, 18's, everything - Sold! e92 M3 Newer e92 335i 6MT - Wifey's with (stuff...) And.... Our daily beater, twinky truck .
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12-04-2011, 09:27 AM	#1647
RioGrandeValley Major 58 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92/E90 Depends on Mood Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX iTrader: (1)	^^^Senor Edwin U OK^^^ ??? Not understanding your reply. Tomato __________________ Life is Fragile, Handle with Prayer.
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12-04-2011, 01:29 PM	#1649
artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	Rofl i have no idea what happened... Anyways, I got sick of cleaning and putting them back on. Sometimes the vibrations would be worse, and sometimes they would be better but never be perfect. I'm thinking that i will try one more time after I get the wheels RF balanced. The brand is matt schnell and they are the newer ones. I just hate the way the wheels look without spacers __________________ e92 M3 6MT, 18's, everything - Sold! e92 M3 Newer e92 335i 6MT - Wifey's with (stuff...) And.... Our daily beater, twinky truck .
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12-04-2011, 03:00 PM	#1650
RioGrandeValley Major 58 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92/E90 Depends on Mood Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX iTrader: (1)	^^^Go with H&R^^^ fit is snug as a big without any issues. I agree car doesn't look right without em on. Tomato __________________ Life is Fragile, Handle with Prayer.
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