Official North Texas Area Chat Thread (#2)

Aniel@FP · 09-07-2011, 12:35 PM

Well im back got me another E90

cabophisher · 09-07-2011, 06:58 PM

Anybody know someone who can put springs on for me? Local shops wanted $450 - $850. It doesn't look that hard for someone with the right tools...

Are you guys still getting together on the 29th of this month. I would like to come out.

bpsu07 · 09-07-2011, 10:22 PM

DIY! Lol, got to local Auto parts store and rent a spring compressor

Of course air tools would be easy too...and...well...a jack? XD

antiks · 09-08-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bpsu07

DIY! Lol, got to local Auto parts store and rent a spring compressor

Of course air tools would be easy too...and...well...a jack? XD

or.....rent out everything and DIY @ http://www.s2carbonworks.com/

cabophisher · 09-08-2011, 09:01 AM

Is an alignment after the new sport springs a requirement or optional if it is pulling?

Contemplating DIY. Although I would rather pay someone $200 and be done with it.

My turbos are LOVING the cooler weather.

kevinD · 09-08-2011, 09:54 AM

i can help you out installing the springs. shoot me a text or call me, 817-776-2170

michael1284 · 09-08-2011, 10:03 AM

dang vu, might need to hit that place up on my next suspension install. having a lift would make it go so much faster...

bpsu07 · 09-08-2011, 01:01 PM

Me and Vu plan on going up there to re roll our fenders :x

antiks · 09-09-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by michael1284

dang vu, might need to hit that place up on my next suspension install. having a lift would make it go so much faster...

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Originally Posted by bpsu07

Me and Vu plan on going up there to re roll our fenders :x

yeah..wished i knew this place existed before i did all my installs..woulda been much much faster

antiks · 09-09-2011, 09:27 AM

anyone local want to trade me my cf wrapped trim pieces for stock ones..it's not the best wrapped, but i figured i'd ask before i rip it all out...

e90 pre-lci no idrive..

PaiNFuLSeDaTiVe · 09-09-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by antiks

anyone local want to trade me my cf wrapped trim pieces for stock ones..it's not the best wrapped, but i figured i'd ask before i rip it all out...

e90 pre-lci no idrive..

can you send some pics? depending on how it bad it is, i might do it. i've got the stock standard wood grain... cant remember the type right now, too damned early to think.

antiks · 09-09-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PaiNFuLSeDaTiVe

can you send some pics? depending on how it bad it is, i might do it. i've got the stock standard wood grain... cant remember the type right now, too damned early to think.

yeah..i'll let you know..i might be rethinking my plans..for something else..lol..fickle i am

Chuck · 09-10-2011, 07:38 AM

Was on my way to work this morning and thought I'd take a couple of shots in the way-too-early morning light. Sorry for the camera phone pics, but it needs a wash anyway. Oh, and for the shaky hand... little more coffee please.

michael1284 · 09-10-2011, 09:40 AM

Looks good. Needs wheels and suspension!

Chuck · 09-10-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by michael1284

Looks good. Needs wheels and suspension!

I'm planning on it, just gotta find wheels I like. And Denton needs to improve the roads!

bpsu07 · 09-10-2011, 10:50 AM

+1 on those Denton roads....Not lowered friendly for sure.

flux · 09-11-2011, 12:03 PM

Hey guys so I just moved into Austin Ranch in the Colony from LA.
So far food has been great. Girls are hot. But what are some activities to do?
I don't just want to eat/drink everyday and get fat.
My car is being shipped down at the moment and I am dying without it.
Someone was telling me about a fun carting place.

artifice · 09-11-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aniel@FP

Well im back got me another E90

ANIEL!!!

artifice · 09-11-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by antiks

or.....rent out everything and DIY @ http://www.s2carbonworks.com/

Dude thanks for this... I was about to buy a nice compressor and tools but this is cheaper till I move.

Imperator · 09-11-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by flux

Hey guys so I just moved into Austin Ranch in the Colony from LA.

Welcome! What brought you down here from LA? North Texas has attracted a lot of transplants in this area lately.

I also live in AR so feel free to look me up sometime. Unfortunately from the surface, DFW seems that it's a great place to live, but not really to visit, as we don't have many free or natural attractions, but I suppose the same can be said for LA.

Lake season extends well into October if you have a way to get on the water. There's a nice jogging and biking trail right around the corner at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. The House of Blues and Granada Theater are my favorite live music venues, both of which are closer to downtown. DFW is a great place for sports fans with the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavs and Stars and tickets are sometimes pretty reasonable to some of these games. We also have a decent amount of college football coverage with TCU, SMU and Cowboys Stadium in close proximity and UT, Baylor and OU are within 3 hour drives.

Most of the good museums and theater houses are in downtown Dallas. Fort Worth offers its own gems and a bit more laid-back look/feel compared to Dallas. We lost our only indoor karting facility some time back but there have been rumors of another project picking up somewhere nearby-- it just hasn't taken off yet. Speed Zone is probably the most recognized outdoor recreation karting facility, with a couple styles of tracks and a drag racing simulator. There's a good karting track in Sanger, just north of Denton, if you want to run a shifter kart.

Feel free to PM me if you have more questions and I'll probably see you around soon.

flux · 09-11-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperator

Welcome! What brought you down here from LA? North Texas has attracted a lot of transplants in this area lately.

My work brought me down here. We decided to open a new branch in Plano. We are a digital print solutions and I have moved here to get things started.
It's a smart location, center of US.
About the karting, does speed zone or that shifter place let you rent karts?

cabophisher · 09-11-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by flux

Someone was telling me about a fun carting place.

http://dallaskartingcomplex.com/

Lots of fun. Fast karts. Can rent shifters. Not very crowded on weekdays.

09-07-2011, 12:35 PM	#1409
Aniel@FP Private 7 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 08' Black E90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (1)	Well im back got me another E90
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09-07-2011, 06:58 PM	#1410
cabophisher Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: Frozen Black M3 CP Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Anybody know someone who can put springs on for me? Local shops wanted $450 - $850. It doesn't look that hard for someone with the right tools... Are you guys still getting together on the 29th of this month. I would like to come out. __________________
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09-07-2011, 10:22 PM	#1411
bpsu07 Major 47 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (3)	DIY! Lol, got to local Auto parts store and rent a spring compressor Of course air tools would be easy too...and...well...a jack? XD __________________
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09-08-2011, 09:01 AM	#1413
cabophisher Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: Frozen Black M3 CP Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Is an alignment after the new sport springs a requirement or optional if it is pulling? Contemplating DIY. Although I would rather pay someone $200 and be done with it. My turbos are LOVING the cooler weather. __________________
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09-08-2011, 09:54 AM	#1414
kevinD Private 0 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 04 evo 8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: irving, TX iTrader: (0)	i can help you out installing the springs. shoot me a text or call me, 817-776-2170 __________________ '07 335xi '10 tundra crewmax tow vehicle '03 evo 8 unlimited time attack car, 600whp, 2600lbs '08 evo X parts car (future time attack car)
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09-08-2011, 10:03 AM	#1415
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	dang vu, might need to hit that place up on my next suspension install. having a lift would make it go so much faster... __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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09-08-2011, 01:01 PM	#1416
bpsu07 Major 47 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (3)	Me and Vu plan on going up there to re roll our fenders :x __________________
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09-09-2011, 09:27 AM	#1418
antiks Lieutenant 41 Rep 591 Posts Drives: E90 Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DFW Texas iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	anyone local want to trade me my cf wrapped trim pieces for stock ones..it's not the best wrapped, but i figured i'd ask before i rip it all out... e90 pre-lci no idrive.. __________________ IG: realantiks
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09-10-2011, 07:38 AM	#1421
Chuck Captain 51 Rep 950 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i E90 [7.76]	Newer pics Was on my way to work this morning and thought I'd take a couple of shots in the way-too-early morning light. Sorry for the camera phone pics, but it needs a wash anyway. Oh, and for the shaky hand... little more coffee please.
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09-10-2011, 09:40 AM	#1422
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	Looks good. Needs wheels and suspension! __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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09-10-2011, 10:50 AM	#1424
bpsu07 Major 47 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (3)	+1 on those Denton roads....Not lowered friendly for sure. __________________
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09-11-2011, 12:03 PM	#1425
flux Lieutenant 24 Rep 461 Posts Drives: E90 M3 LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00] 2007 E90 335i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Hey guys so I just moved into Austin Ranch in the Colony from LA. So far food has been great. Girls are hot. But what are some activities to do? I don't just want to eat/drink everyday and get fat. My car is being shipped down at the moment and I am dying without it. Someone was telling me about a fun carting place.
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