Any one from San antonio???

ToadHollow · 01-19-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_grand_prix

Ill probably show next time just to get a feel of the scene...

is there a SA here in San antonio that yall go to that is pretty cool if yall decide to mod your car.?

+100!

I'll be relocating to the San Antonio area in June and am hoping to find a mod friendly SA/dealer . .......

oct1285 · 01-19-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_grand_prix

Ill probably show next time just to get a feel of the scene...

is there a SA here in San antonio that yall go to that is pretty cool if yall decide to mod your car.?

my last visit to the dealer my SA was a guy named Eric and he told me he didn't care if my car had mods on it or not. He also told he use to have a modded 335 so that was a plus in my book.

skim7x · 01-19-2009, 06:42 PM

I have Dinan Flash and they refused to touch my wastegates because of the flash (they're not a dinan dealer)...

basically this dealership is like most other dealerships... if you caused the damage, they will not cover it under warranty (and shouldn't have to). If it's their fault (not due to your mod) then of course they could care less if the mod is on there or not.

ToadHollow · 01-19-2009, 06:48 PM

Good to know..... I also have the Dinan Stage II and a host of other performance modifications. These were all installed with the blessing of my current dealers.

ToadHollow · 01-19-2009, 06:53 PM

I'm looking forward to San Antonio ..... actually New Braunfels. The area I live in now doesn't have much for bimmer enthusiasts.

skim7x · 01-19-2009, 06:53 PM

Hey... i go to the BMW in Austin and use an SA there also by the name of Eric. He's a great guy and really tries to help u out. However, they were unable to fix my wastegate rattles... they reprogrammed my car, replaced the wastegates, and then replaced the tubing to the turbo's, but I still had the rattling... Eric wanted me to bring it in again so they could figure out what else he could do, but I was home in Houston over Christmas and I just dropped it off at Momentum BMW in Houston where it got new turbo's...

So although the BMW of Austin dealership has great service, they seem a little less capable than a larger dealership such as Momentum BMW in Houston.

But if you need service/maintenance, the BMW of San Antonio will do it no problem (or any other repair not related to engine/drivetrain).

skim7x · 01-19-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

I'm looking forward to San Antonio ..... actually New Braunfels. The area I live in now doesn't have much for bimmer enthusiasts.

haha oh man... there isn't much bimmer love in SA either... but I'm proud to say we've had our first official meet this past week

haha... maybe things will turn around...

oct1285 · 01-19-2009, 07:06 PM

^^
buy a boost gauge already, I bought all these little parts for the install which I don't need anymore.

I tried to clean up my install today and tapping into the fusebox is crazy easy. I bought that add a circuit thing and its suppose to make my gauge work like it should. But since I'm new to wiring I didn't know I needed two fuses plugged into it to make it work. So i spent another 5 hours fucking around with wires when all I needed was to plug in some more fuses.

ToadHollow · 01-19-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

Hey... i go to the BMW in Austin and use an SA there also by the name of Eric. He's a great guy and really tries to help u out. However, they were unable to fix my wastegate rattles... they reprogrammed my car, replaced the wastegates, and then replaced the tubing to the turbo's, but I still had the rattling... Eric wanted me to bring it in again so they could figure out what else he could do, but I was home in Houston over Christmas and I just dropped it off at Momentum BMW in Houston where it got new turbo's...

So although the BMW of Austin dealership has great service, they seem a little less capable than a larger dealership such as Momentum BMW in Houston.

But if you need service/maintenance, the BMW of San Antonio will do it no problem (or any other repair not related to engine/drivetrain).

I have a brother in Austin so if I need to make the trip I can bug him during my down time ......
Ya'll have got a good group going here ....... looking forward to being a part of it.
By the way, I have a boost gauge (pod) that I never installed and have no intention of doing so. If anyone thinks they might get some use out of it then let me know ....... this is the pod gauge, not the vent gauge. Rixster was selling them just before he introduced the vent gauges.

skim7x · 01-19-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by oct1285

^^
buy a boost gauge already, I bought all these little parts for the install which I don't need anymore.

I tried to clean up my install today and tapping into the fusebox is crazy easy. I bought that add a circuit thing and its suppose to make my gauge work like it should. But since I'm new to wiring I didn't know I needed two fuses plugged into it to make it work. So i spent another 5 hours fucking around with wires when all I needed was to plug in some more fuses.

So you got your boost gauge to work now!? sweeeeet... did you just mount it where we had installed it the first time?

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

I have a brother in Austin so if I need to make the trip I can bug him during my down time ......
Ya'll have got a good group going here ....... looking forward to being a part of it.
By the way, I have a boost gauge (pod) that I never installed and have no intention of doing so. If anyone thinks they might get some use out of it then let me know ....... this is the pod gauge, not the vent gauge. Rixster was selling them just before he introduced the vent gauges.

How come you don't want it anymore? Is it the STRI X-Line boost gauge?

oct1285 · 01-19-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

So you got your boost gauge to work now!? sweeeeet... did you just mount it where we had installed it the first time?

its not working right now because i don't have the fuses yet

skim7x · 01-19-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oct1285

its not working right now because i don't have the fuses yet

So wait... have you opened up your Catch Can yet? Does it actually help? I'm really on the fence about those... I do plan on keeping my car for >8 years hopefully... so if it would actually benefit in the really long run, I am down to get one... and if I get one, might as well get it now with my new turbo's...

oct1285 · 01-19-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

So wait... have you opened up your Catch Can yet? Does it actually help? I'm really on the fence about those... I do plan on keeping my car for >8 years hopefully... so if it would actually benefit in the really long run, I am down to get one... and if I get one, might as well get it now with my new turbo's...

patience my friend. I just installed it two weeks ago. Its recommended you empty the can every oil change. You don't need me to open up my catch can to tell you that it works. And it doesn't really protect your turbos, it protects your intake track. Either way its a wise investment

ToadHollow · 01-19-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oct1285

patience my friend. I just installed it two weeks ago. Its recommended you empty the can every oil change. You don't need me to open up my catch can to tell you that it works. And it doesn't really protect your turbos, it protects your intake track. Either way its a wise investment

Love mine and have emptied it twice already.

ToadHollow · 01-19-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

So you got your boost gauge to work now!? sweeeeet... did you just mount it where we had installed it the first time?

How come you don't want it anymore? Is it the STRI X-Line boost gauge?

I've got it put away in a box somewhere .......... not sure if that is it or not. I thought I'd use it and after a while I just figured I didn't need it. I had gotten in on a group buy when they came out so there was alot of hype ......... and I bit.

Here's a thread in the forum of exactly what this looks like ......... the design has definitely come along way since then. If anyone wants/could use it then I'd be willing to give it away ........... just pay the shipping.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...oost+gauge+pod

skim7x · 01-19-2009, 11:35 PM

dibs!~ :-)

texas_e60 · 01-20-2009, 12:38 AM

Hey Guys, I had fun at the meet. I took about 20 pictures but I had them on the wrong setting so everything looks blurry! I'm still learning to shoot in manual mode, I didn't want the flash going off. Maybe I will take better pictures at the next meet.

Heres some pics.

Btw OCT's car is fast as hell, no lie!

fast1 · 01-20-2009, 09:01 AM

Thats for sure!

It was nice meeting everyone. I had a blast. The highlight of the night was taking a ride at the end in oct's car. Update FTW!

oct1285 · 01-20-2009, 01:07 PM

If you guys have a chance stop by strictlyea.com and check out the san antonio forum. Lots of cool people/cars over there, and we usually get together for a drive or a meet from month to month

mr_grand_prix · 01-21-2009, 12:18 PM

are yall planning on meeting this weekend? Id like to attend the meet.

I am really getting close on making my decision permanent to get a E92 Coupe. Havent decided what color but Im thinking of already gonna have the Vishnu v3 installed with vishnu exhaust.

Thanks...

oct1285 · 01-21-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_grand_prix

are yall planning on meeting this weekend? Id like to attend the meet.

I am really getting close on making my decision permanent to get a E92 Coupe. Havent decided what color but Im thinking of already gonna have the Vishnu v3 installed with vishnu exhaust.

Thanks...

we're thinking about doing a meet/drive in the beggining of feb

and get a sedan, becuase no one ever suspects a sedan to be fast

ezcivic type r · 01-21-2009, 01:17 PM

sup guys. planning on buying a 335 this weekend. Gotta start coming out to the meets soon. coming from an 08 Mugen civic Si. was supercharged but sold to put back to stock. now just looking for a buyer but cant wait to start modding the 335. oh and I'm on the north east side in Cibolo.

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skim7x Colonel 208 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	I have Dinan Flash and they refused to touch my wastegates because of the flash (they're not a dinan dealer)... basically this dealership is like most other dealerships... if you caused the damage, they will not cover it under warranty (and shouldn't have to). If it's their fault (not due to your mod) then of course they could care less if the mod is on there or not. __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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01-19-2009, 06:48 PM	#202
ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	Good to know..... I also have the Dinan Stage II and a host of other performance modifications. These were all installed with the blessing of my current dealers. __________________
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ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	I'm looking forward to San Antonio ..... actually New Braunfels. The area I live in now doesn't have much for bimmer enthusiasts. __________________
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skim7x Colonel 208 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	Hey... i go to the BMW in Austin and use an SA there also by the name of Eric. He's a great guy and really tries to help u out. However, they were unable to fix my wastegate rattles... they reprogrammed my car, replaced the wastegates, and then replaced the tubing to the turbo's, but I still had the rattling... Eric wanted me to bring it in again so they could figure out what else he could do, but I was home in Houston over Christmas and I just dropped it off at Momentum BMW in Houston where it got new turbo's... So although the BMW of Austin dealership has great service, they seem a little less capable than a larger dealership such as Momentum BMW in Houston. But if you need service/maintenance, the BMW of San Antonio will do it no problem (or any other repair not related to engine/drivetrain). __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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01-19-2009, 07:06 PM	#206
oct1285 Captain 54 Rep 608 Posts Drives: Out of warranty Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX iTrader: (4)	^^ buy a boost gauge already, I bought all these little parts for the install which I don't need anymore. I tried to clean up my install today and tapping into the fusebox is crazy easy. I bought that add a circuit thing and its suppose to make my gauge work like it should. But since I'm new to wiring I didn't know I needed two fuses plugged into it to make it work. So i spent another 5 hours fucking around with wires when all I needed was to plug in some more fuses.
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01-19-2009, 11:35 PM	#214
skim7x Colonel 208 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	dibs!~ :-) __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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01-20-2009, 12:38 AM	#215
texas_e60 New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 04 525 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys, I had fun at the meet. I took about 20 pictures but I had them on the wrong setting so everything looks blurry! I'm still learning to shoot in manual mode, I didn't want the flash going off. Maybe I will take better pictures at the next meet. Heres some pics. Btw OCT's car is fast as hell, no lie!
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01-20-2009, 09:01 AM	#216
fast1 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: M3/Mroadster/745Li Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	Thats for sure! It was nice meeting everyone. I had a blast. The highlight of the night was taking a ride at the end in oct's car. Update FTW!
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01-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#217
oct1285 Captain 54 Rep 608 Posts Drives: Out of warranty Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX iTrader: (4)	If you guys have a chance stop by strictlyea.com and check out the san antonio forum. Lots of cool people/cars over there, and we usually get together for a drive or a meet from month to month
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01-21-2009, 12:18 PM	#218
mr_grand_prix New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio,TX iTrader: (0)	are yall planning on meeting this weekend? Id like to attend the meet. I am really getting close on making my decision permanent to get a E92 Coupe. Havent decided what color but Im thinking of already gonna have the Vishnu v3 installed with vishnu exhaust. Thanks...
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01-21-2009, 01:17 PM	#220
ezcivic type r Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SA, Texas iTrader: (0)	sup guys. planning on buying a 335 this weekend. Gotta start coming out to the meets soon. coming from an 08 Mugen civic Si. was supercharged but sold to put back to stock. now just looking for a buyer but cant wait to start modding the 335. oh and I'm on the north east side in Cibolo.
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