Official Alberta Members Thread (#2)

mad villain · 07-28-2011, 03:35 PM

anyone know where i can get a good quality steering wheel cover for my dad's Porsche Cayenne. I purchased one previously from Canadian Tire and it fell apart after a few months haha.

edit: doesn't have to be in Calgary (but that would be preferred). Can be online if people know it will be good quality

miguex@ecuprogram · 08-03-2011, 11:00 PM

There is an event on august 21: http://www.illmotion.com/2011/07/ill...hool-show.html It seems a nice show and Shine at Max Bell Centre.

I am going there....

XB101 · 08-05-2011, 05:50 PM

You guys with N55/N54, do you find a certain brand of gasoline works better for your vehicle? For example, do Husky/Mohawk yield lower mileage? I know some people like top tier Shell, some Husky, and some go with whatever is closest and cheapest.

As for winter tires, I guess the choices would be Sottozero, Winter Sport, Nokian Hakka, Blizzak WS60/70 etc? What you have on yours? I am leaning toward Nokian (if they have the size) or Sottozero non RTF.

bigup · 08-05-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XB101

You guys with N55/N54, do you find a certain brand of gasoline works better for your vehicle? For example, do Husky/Mohawk yield lower mileage? I know some people like top tier Shell, some Husky, and some go with whatever is closest and cheapest.

As for winter tires, I guess the choices would be Sottozero, Winter Sport, Nokian Hakka, Blizzak WS60/70 etc? What you have on yours? I am leaning toward Nokian (if they have the size) or Sottozero non RTF.

I use Husky 94 for the highest octane .. with my JB4, the logs always look cleaner than V-Power. Mileage sucks though .. but then I didn't buy my car for fuel economy

As for tires -- last winter, I initially put on Nokian Hakks, but absolutely detested the cold temp dry road performance (squirm like crazy, and no traction) ... I swapped them for Blizzak LM-60, which were much better on dry road, but ridiculous on ice/snow. The Blizzaks are for sale.

Now I'm pushing more power, I've decided that my RWD 335i is not a winter car, and will only use it on dry days .. going to try a different tire brand though!

E90MCF · 08-05-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by XB101

You guys with N55/N54, do you find a certain brand of gasoline works better for your vehicle? For example, do Husky/Mohawk yield lower mileage? I know some people like top tier Shell, some Husky, and some go with whatever is closest and cheapest.

As for winter tires, I guess the choices would be Sottozero, Winter Sport, Nokian Hakka, Blizzak WS60/70 etc? What you have on yours? I am leaning toward Nokian (if they have the size) or Sottozero non RTF.

Michelin X-Ice FTMFW

ray_futbol · 08-06-2011, 01:39 PM

BSM 1m at Edmonton BMW has sold.

If you're thinking about ordering, Allocations are 50/50 and as soon as they hit 200 orders, they're stopping production.

mad villain · 08-08-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XB101

You guys with N55/N54, do you find a certain brand of gasoline works better for your vehicle? For example, do Husky/Mohawk yield lower mileage? I know some people like top tier Shell, some Husky, and some go with whatever is closest and cheapest.

As for winter tires, I guess the choices would be Sottozero, Winter Sport, Nokian Hakka, Blizzak WS60/70 etc? What you have on yours? I am leaning toward Nokian (if they have the size) or Sottozero non RTF.

i use petro-canada....but thats only cuz i have a petro-points card haha

as for winter tires i have blizzak's (not sure which ones exactly...they came with the car when i bought it) but they worked really well for me last winter

RX_AGENT · 08-09-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mad villain

welcome to the forums! congrats on the car...make sure to post pics when u take delivery!

Didn't get any delivery pictures but here's some with the new shoes.

mad villain · 08-09-2011, 12:35 PM

very nice! love those rims!

E90MCF · 08-09-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RX_AGENT

Didn't get any delivery pictures but here's some with the new shoes.

Damn you gotta get rid of that aluminum trim with white CF

E92LNGCGY · 08-09-2011, 03:29 PM

Car looks great. Good wheel choice.

E90MCF · 08-09-2011, 03:37 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566802

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570007

Cmon guys! Join up now!

XB101 · 09-02-2011, 08:09 AM

Nice Steve. I picked up my X3 a few days ago.

It's rather quiet here!

mad villain · 09-02-2011, 10:57 AM

its definitely slowed down here! i'm guessin that now that ppl are gettin back to school etc it'll pick up again!

@XB101 got any pics of ur new X3?

e85sbm · 09-02-2011, 05:42 PM

Congrats on the X3....I hope you have lots of fun with it...they are amazing vehicles, I would like to buy one for myself!!

Most businesses have slower months in the summer....but there is typically a big upswing in September. Lets just hope things remain stable economically for the country and we have some stability in the US as we approach an election year.

xnoriboyx · 09-02-2011, 07:04 PM

#75 im from edmonton =)

Kowboi · 09-03-2011, 11:02 PM

I wish BMW would offer retro fit installs for Bluetooth for the vehicles that were produced with the wiring installed (pre 2009).

Has anyone been successful in installing a retro fit Bluetooth?

E90MCF · 09-04-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kowboi

I wish BMW would offer retro fit installs for Bluetooth for the vehicles that were produced with the wiring installed (pre 2009).

Has anyone been successful in installing a retro fit Bluetooth?

It takes about 2 hours for install. . . Pre-wired cars are a whole lot easier than non-prepped cars

BronxBomber300 · 09-04-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by xnoriboyx

#75 im from edmonton =)

I guess I'm #76 from Calgary

bigup · 09-04-2011, 04:53 PM

JB4 for sale .. $350 or reasonable offer with USB cable.

Local pickup preferred as shipping will be extra.

Vader's JB4, but item is now located in Calgary - only a few months old!

I will also help you install!

E90MCF · 09-04-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigup

JB4 for sale .. $350 or reasonable offer with USB cable.

Local pickup preferred as shipping will be extra.

Vader's JB4, but item is now located in Calgary - only a few months old!

I will also help you install!

What is he using. . .?

No tune at all?

mad villain · 09-04-2011, 05:39 PM

meet being arranged by the guys on m3post....said e90post ppl are welcome to join so i thought i'd post in here just in case ppl missed asif's thread

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574603
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575980

07-28-2011, 03:35 PM	#639
mad villain Captain 208 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]	anyone know where i can get a good quality steering wheel cover for my dad's Porsche Cayenne. I purchased one previously from Canadian Tire and it fell apart after a few months haha. edit: doesn't have to be in Calgary (but that would be preferred). Can be online if people know it will be good quality __________________ \| 2021 X5 xDrive 40i \| Dravit Grey Prev: Infiniti G35x --> e92 335i xDrive--> F30 335i M Performance Edition --> Audi S4 --> Audi S5 Last edited by mad villain; 07-29-2011 at 11:49 AM..
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08-03-2011, 11:00 PM	#640
miguex@ecuprogram Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (3)	There is an event on august 21: http://www.illmotion.com/2011/07/ill...hool-show.html It seems a nice show and Shine at Max Bell Centre. I am going there....
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08-05-2011, 05:50 PM	#641
XB101 Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2011 TiAg X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	You guys with N55/N54, do you find a certain brand of gasoline works better for your vehicle? For example, do Husky/Mohawk yield lower mileage? I know some people like top tier Shell, some Husky, and some go with whatever is closest and cheapest. As for winter tires, I guess the choices would be Sottozero, Winter Sport, Nokian Hakka, Blizzak WS60/70 etc? What you have on yours? I am leaning toward Nokian (if they have the size) or Sottozero non RTF.
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08-06-2011, 01:39 PM	#644
ray_futbol Lieutenant 50 Rep 472 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 328i\|E70 LCI xDrive50i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 E70 LCI X5 xDr ... [7.00]	BSM 1m at Edmonton BMW has sold. If you're thinking about ordering, Allocations are 50/50 and as soon as they hit 200 orders, they're stopping production. __________________ 2013 VW Golf R \| APR Stage 2+ 2015 BMW F06 640i xDrive \| M Sport Edition \| 20' Avant Garde M510 Retired 2009 E90 328i xDrive \| M Sport \| BMW Performance Grille, Intake, Exhaust, BBK \| AA Stg 2 \| 3 Stage Manifold \| Bilstein Sport \| Eibach Pro \| OEM CF Spoiler \| CF Lip \| Alufelgen SF-71
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08-09-2011, 12:35 PM	#647
mad villain Captain 208 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]	very nice! love those rims! __________________ \| 2021 X5 xDrive 40i \| Dravit Grey Prev: Infiniti G35x --> e92 335i xDrive--> F30 335i M Performance Edition --> Audi S4 --> Audi S5
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08-09-2011, 03:29 PM	#649
E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 439 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Car looks great. Good wheel choice.
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08-09-2011, 03:37 PM	#650
E90MCF Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,542 Posts Drives: 06' AW E90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: YYC iTrader: (1)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566802 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570007 Cmon guys! Join up now! __________________
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09-02-2011, 08:09 AM	#651
XB101 Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2011 TiAg X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Nice Steve. I picked up my X3 a few days ago. It's rather quiet here!
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09-02-2011, 10:57 AM	#652
mad villain Captain 208 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]	its definitely slowed down here! i'm guessin that now that ppl are gettin back to school etc it'll pick up again! @XB101 got any pics of ur new X3? __________________ \| 2021 X5 xDrive 40i \| Dravit Grey Prev: Infiniti G35x --> e92 335i xDrive--> F30 335i M Performance Edition --> Audi S4 --> Audi S5
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09-02-2011, 05:42 PM	#653
e85sbm Snow Wizard 35 Rep 425 Posts Drives: F10 & E89 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (2)	Congrats on the X3....I hope you have lots of fun with it...they are amazing vehicles, I would like to buy one for myself!! Most businesses have slower months in the summer....but there is typically a big upswing in September. Lets just hope things remain stable economically for the country and we have some stability in the US as we approach an election year.
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09-02-2011, 07:04 PM	#654
xnoriboyx Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	#75 im from edmonton =)
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09-03-2011, 11:02 PM	#655
Kowboi Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, 528ix, 540ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Alberta Distracted Driver Law I wish BMW would offer retro fit installs for Bluetooth for the vehicles that were produced with the wiring installed (pre 2009). Has anyone been successful in installing a retro fit Bluetooth?
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09-04-2011, 04:53 PM	#658
bigup Random Car Person 25 Rep 481 Posts Drives: Slow M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	JB4 for sale .. $350 or reasonable offer with USB cable. Local pickup preferred as shipping will be extra. Vader's JB4, but item is now located in Calgary - only a few months old! I will also help you install! Last edited by bigup; 09-04-2011 at 05:02 PM..
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09-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#660
mad villain Captain 208 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X5 40i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]	meet being arranged by the guys on m3post....said e90post ppl are welcome to join so i thought i'd post in here just in case ppl missed asif's thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574603 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575980 __________________ \| 2021 X5 xDrive 40i \| Dravit Grey Prev: Infiniti G35x --> e92 335i xDrive--> F30 335i M Performance Edition --> Audi S4 --> Audi S5
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