*OFFICIAL Chicagoland Chat Thread* (#5)

DUI Elite · 10-06-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mke135i

FREE set of 4x stock all-season tires from my 135i. Have about 6k miles on them. Located in Milwaukee. PM if interested.

size?

tsweers89 · 10-07-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by X.X.I.V

I went to A&L autobody in Palatine after getting recommendations from a few forum members on here.
Downpipes, Intercooler and the walnut blast while it was there, A & L Has the walnut blaster machine from VS motorsports when they closed their doors earlier this year. I could not believe that my valves were that much gunked up, and after took it for a drive it was instantly felt the performance difference. If you have N54/N55 motor over 30,000 miles. its recommend going to get it done. The techs that come in do this as side work are BMW Master techs from an area dealer. The labor rate I got for all this was Stupid Cheap.....

I totally recommend Anthony and the crew at A@L Autobody, A+ all the way.

This is not true. I have asked a tech that works there about this when I went there to inquire about some work I needed done to my bmw. He stated they do not have bmw master techs come in and do the work. I mean think about it, what would bmw master techs charge to come in and do side work? Def more than the low estimate they give you for the work. They would be losing money every job they do that then. The work done there is good no doubt but the people that do it are not bmw certified to my knowledge.

bmwMcrzy · 10-09-2013, 09:16 AM

I'm organizing another cruise on Oct 27th (Sunday 11 am) to Real Urban BBQ in Highland Park.
Driving one hour north on Sheridan drive.

All the details found here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14785679

Pir8 · 10-21-2013, 07:29 PM

Hello Chicago crew!

Just relocated to the area from NC. Any tips on winterizing my car for the upcoming snow?

I come from the VW scene and wondering if there are any meet ups in the Chicago area?

mithiral67 · 10-21-2013, 08:12 PM

we have a decent number, but the core group of us stop visiting this site as the admins were not nice to us. Watch the regional section and you will see meets posted.

Get good all season tires or a winter set and you should be good. I am RWD and run 285 conti DWS and am pretty well set up.

bmwMcrzy · 10-21-2013, 09:22 PM

chitownm.com meets every Wednesday rain, snow or shine. All BMWs welcome.

jaj015 · 10-21-2013, 11:01 PM

Hey Guys, I'm looking for a Chicagoland shop that can help me with suspension and body work (diffuser & splitters).

I just recently bought a 335i and I dont know where to go around here!

Its my first e90.

Thoughts?

mithiral67 · 10-21-2013, 11:07 PM

A & L Auto in Palentine

jaj015 · 10-21-2013, 11:13 PM

Thanks for the quick reply.

Also, I never tuned a car before. Suggestions on where to go?

Would I buy the chip then take it in for someone to tune or have a Dinan done?

jaj015 · 10-21-2013, 11:13 PM

anyone know a place closer to the city? Or is that the general consensus on where we go?

Game · 10-21-2013, 11:22 PM

A&L is just about where everyone goes. I'm 43 miles away and have been going there for years. It's worth the extra drive.

Btw, saw a Ferrari F40 on the highway today. Mind blown.

mithiral67 · 10-22-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jaj015

Thanks for the quick reply.

Also, I never tuned a car before. Suggestions on where to go?

Would I buy the chip then take it in for someone to tune or have a Dinan done?

Easiest at home solution would be Cobb as far as I know, but I have not used the new flash tablet, so someone could chime in on that. Its plug and play into your odbII port. It flashes it while you sit and watch a bar move on a screen.

JB4/Procede would be piggy backs you install on the ECU. Takes about 60 mins the first time and down to 20 after you know what you are doing.

Or pay someone to flash your car, like Eurocharged. Dinan is a waste of money.

gary88 · 10-26-2013, 07:29 PM

get back to fb

wazup773 · 11-03-2013, 11:57 PM

Guys sold the 335i! Time for a new car.

Game · 11-04-2013, 05:23 AM

Got a speeding ticket in Lemont for 19 over at a fuking speed trap.

Fuk cops. Now I gotta waste a Saturday at traffic school and $150. :

09BMW335i · 11-04-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mithiral67

we have a decent number, but the core group of us stop visiting this site as the admins were not nice to us. Watch the regional section and you will see meets posted.

Get good all season tires or a winter set and you should be good. I am RWD and run 285 conti DWS and am pretty well set up.

your DWS how do you like them? I was thinking of getting a set

mithiral67 · 11-04-2013, 12:46 PM

They are great, wouldnt put anything else on my cars.

J BONE · 11-04-2013, 08:00 PM

Back in a 335. Looking at tunes right now. Had the EC tune on my old 335, N54. Thought it was great, nice gains. What are the best options now for N55? EC has a tune but can't do OBDII anymore. All I see if Cobb and JB. Appreciate your thoughts.

Mr.Smithers · 11-14-2013, 09:41 PM

any good indy shops in the chicago area? got a cylinder misfire on my e92...

mkPOTO · 11-14-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Newmember343

any good indy shops in the chicago area? got a cylinder misfire on my e92...

contact A-Spec Tuning

Game · 11-19-2013, 07:12 AM

Anyone know anyone that works at Laurel BMW Westmont?

eurocharged · 11-21-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by J BONE

Back in a 335. Looking at tunes right now. Had the EC tune on my old 335, N54. Thought it was great, nice gains. What are the best options now for N55? EC has a tune but can't do OBDII anymore. All I see if Cobb and JB. Appreciate your thoughts.

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10-09-2013, 09:16 AM	#5173
bmwMcrzy Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2002 M5 DINAN S2 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I'm organizing another cruise on Oct 27th (Sunday 11 am) to Real Urban BBQ in Highland Park. Driving one hour north on Sheridan drive. All the details found here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14785679
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10-21-2013, 07:29 PM	#5174
Pir8 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 328i xdrive Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Hello Chicago crew! Just relocated to the area from NC. Any tips on winterizing my car for the upcoming snow? I come from the VW scene and wondering if there are any meet ups in the Chicago area?
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10-21-2013, 08:12 PM	#5175
mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	we have a decent number, but the core group of us stop visiting this site as the admins were not nice to us. Watch the regional section and you will see meets posted. Get good all season tires or a winter set and you should be good. I am RWD and run 285 conti DWS and am pretty well set up. __________________ 2015 - Cayman GTS - Stock 2011 - 335is e92 - Cobb PTF E40/Rob - Beck/AR/Helix (458 rwtq and 479 rwhp) - Retired 2007 - 911 Turbo - EP1/AMS (617 awtq and 500 awhp) - Retired 2008 - 335i e92 - Cobb/AR/Helix/OSS (384 rwtq and 356 rwhp) - Retired
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10-21-2013, 09:22 PM	#5176
bmwMcrzy Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2002 M5 DINAN S2 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	chitownm.com meets every Wednesday rain, snow or shine. All BMWs welcome.
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10-21-2013, 11:01 PM	#5177
jaj015 New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys, I'm looking for a Chicagoland shop that can help me with suspension and body work (diffuser & splitters). I just recently bought a 335i and I dont know where to go around here! Its my first e90. Thoughts?
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10-21-2013, 11:07 PM	#5178
mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	A & L Auto in Palentine __________________ 2015 - Cayman GTS - Stock 2011 - 335is e92 - Cobb PTF E40/Rob - Beck/AR/Helix (458 rwtq and 479 rwhp) - Retired 2007 - 911 Turbo - EP1/AMS (617 awtq and 500 awhp) - Retired 2008 - 335i e92 - Cobb/AR/Helix/OSS (384 rwtq and 356 rwhp) - Retired
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10-21-2013, 11:13 PM	#5179
jaj015 New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick reply. Also, I never tuned a car before. Suggestions on where to go? Would I buy the chip then take it in for someone to tune or have a Dinan done?
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10-21-2013, 11:13 PM	#5180
jaj015 New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	anyone know a place closer to the city? Or is that the general consensus on where we go?
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10-21-2013, 11:22 PM	#5181
Game ------ 7401 Rep 10,214 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	A&L is just about where everyone goes. I'm 43 miles away and have been going there for years. It's worth the extra drive. Btw, saw a Ferrari F40 on the highway today. Mind blown. __________________
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10-26-2013, 07:29 PM	#5183
gary88 Ikea enthusiast 334 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	get back to fb __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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11-03-2013, 11:57 PM	#5184
wazup773 Major 40 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Palatine IL iTrader: (24)	Guys sold the 335i! Time for a new car. __________________ Tiag E90 335i AT 19 Iforged TE16 DCI HKS SSQV Bov 35% tints with windshield RennArt Exhaust Matte Black Roof Custom CF front lip Lux 5.0 v1 radar Tinted tails Matte black grills CF Hood CF Trunk Matte black window trim Euphoria 6k interior leds Mtec license plate leds Scoops 8in w7 jb3 3in downpipes p3 gauge A&L: Great work, Great customer service, and Great prices.
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11-04-2013, 05:23 AM	#5185
Game ------ 7401 Rep 10,214 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	Got a speeding ticket in Lemont for 19 over at a fuking speed trap. Fuk cops. Now I gotta waste a Saturday at traffic school and $150. : __________________
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11-04-2013, 12:46 PM	#5187
mithiral67 That guy 117 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	They are great, wouldnt put anything else on my cars. __________________ 2015 - Cayman GTS - Stock 2011 - 335is e92 - Cobb PTF E40/Rob - Beck/AR/Helix (458 rwtq and 479 rwhp) - Retired 2007 - 911 Turbo - EP1/AMS (617 awtq and 500 awhp) - Retired 2008 - 335i e92 - Cobb/AR/Helix/OSS (384 rwtq and 356 rwhp) - Retired
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11-04-2013, 08:00 PM	#5188
J BONE The Boss 110 Rep 4,948 Posts Drives: %E2%80%9816 F15 X6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 335xi [9.00]	Back in a 335. Looking at tunes right now. Had the EC tune on my old 335, N54. Thought it was great, nice gains. What are the best options now for N55? EC has a tune but can't do OBDII anymore. All I see if Cobb and JB. Appreciate your thoughts.
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11-14-2013, 09:41 PM	#5189
Mr.Smithers Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 03 Z4, 07 328, 11 535 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	any good indy shops in the chicago area? got a cylinder misfire on my e92...
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11-19-2013, 07:12 AM	#5191
Game ------ 7401 Rep 10,214 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	Anyone know anyone that works at Laurel BMW Westmont? __________________
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