Official Houston Thread

Makushr1 · 10-07-2008, 09:17 AM

I did a search, and couldn't find any main Houston threads. I figure the 4th largest US city deserves it's own thread.

I have a 2008 montego blue 335i AT. So far, for cosmetic mods, I have an M3 spoiler and OEM aluminum pedals. I am looking to get blackline lights in the very near future. The only performance mod I have right now is a K&N dual cone intake. With my xmas bonus, I plan on getting CP-E dual exhaust. I would like to get the SSTT, but I am kinda weary to put stuff like that on my car, since it's brand new.

Post pics, mods, random comments, etc.

Go Rockets!

scott@bmwhn · 10-08-2008, 01:45 PM

glad to see another Houston member, there are some local forums you may be interested in www.bavarianspeed.com and www.autumnbahnforums.com

i sent you a PM

Makushr1 · 10-08-2008, 03:19 PM

Some random pictures of my car and my spoiler.

Makushr1 · 10-08-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

glad to see another Houston member, there are some local forums you may be interested in www.bavarianspeed.com and www.autumnbahnforums.com

i sent you a PM

Thanks for the PM. I'll let you know if I decide on any of those products.

darkphantom · 10-09-2008, 01:37 AM

Yo, I see so many of us E9x drivers in houston, but none on the forums, what gives?!

m3_love · 10-09-2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makushr1

I did a search, and couldn't find any main Houston threads. I figure the 4th largest US city deserves it's own thread.

I have a 2008 montego blue 335i AT. So far, for cosmetic mods, I have an M3 spoiler and OEM aluminum pedals. I am looking to get blackline lights in the very near future. The only performance mod I have right now is a K&N dual cone intake. With my xmas bonus, I plan on getting CP-E dual exhaust. I would like to get the SSTT, but I am kinda weary to put stuff like that on my car, since it's brand new.

Post pics, mods, random comments, etc.

Go Rockets!

another houstonian checking in and oh yeah and Rockets ftmfw, hope they do better this year!!

Couch · 10-09-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Yo, I see so many of us E9x drivers in houston, but none on the forums, what gives?!

Because we're nuts.

Or maybe we just have too much time on our hands.

Makushr1 · 10-09-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by scott1026

another houstonian checking in and oh yeah and Rockets ftmfw, hope they do better this year!!

Just keep Tracy and Yao healthy and we are golden. Bought some regular season home opener tickets against Memphis yesterday, super pumped.

Anyone in Htown have an aftermarket exhaust? If so, what kind?

stevenc · 10-09-2008, 09:12 AM

Guys a few of us are going to HRP tommorrow night...

Makushr1 · 10-09-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenc

Guys a few of us are going to HRP tommorrow night...

Cool. I was thinking about going there Friday as well, but my car is completly stock (performance wise), so I don't know if it is worth the money. Once I ugrade some performance stuff (intake, exhaust, possibly SSTT), I want to take it out and get my 1/4 time.

stevenc · 10-09-2008, 11:51 AM

You should come anyway, its only $20 bucks and it should be fun to see what the stock car can do .

Makushr1 · 10-09-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenc

You should come anyway, its only $20 bucks and it should be fun to see what the stock car can do .

What type of mods do you or anyone else that is going with a 135 or 335 have?

I've never been to a racetrack before (well, other than horses

), how does it go down? Do you race someone, or just time?

Couch · 10-09-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Makushr1

Just keep Tracy and Yao healthy and we are golden. Bought some regular season home opener tickets against Memphis yesterday, super pumped.

Anyone in Htown have an aftermarket exhaust? If so, what kind?

Pfft....if Tracy makes it through the season without something bothering him I'll be surprised. I think his career is just about over.

I like Tracy, I'm just being realistic.

Makushr1 · 10-09-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

Pfft....if Tracy makes it through the season without something bothering him I'll be surprised. I think his career is just about over.

I like Tracy, I'm just being realistic.

Couldnt have put it better myself. Something will bother him, that's a given, lets just hope it's not season ending. He knows that this is his greatest opportunity to make it deep in the playoffs, hopefully that will drive him to keep healthy. Personally, I wouldnt mind if he sat on the bench and rested the away games against poor teams.

stevenc · 10-09-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Makushr1

What type of mods do you or anyone else that is going with a 135 or 335 have?

I've never been to a racetrack before (well, other than horses

), how does it go down? Do you race someone, or just time?

Im running a jb3 with intake.

At the race track you do race someone. But most of the time its random because there are 2 lanes and when you get to the front of the line, who ever is at the front of the other line is the guy you race. 99% of the time you are racing for time, not the opponent. The guy in the other lane could be a honda civic or a 1000hp supra. Its more about racing your best times and working on your driving technique.

Steven

darkphantom · 10-09-2008, 04:08 PM

where is HRP?

stevenc · 10-09-2008, 04:21 PM

Baytown

e90AW335i · 10-09-2008, 07:38 PM

I am in for a track day if anyone wants to go run'em.

darkphantom · 10-09-2008, 10:12 PM

Hey fellas, guys and girls alike, we're thinking about doing another fun run, the first one was badass! it was about 30 cars, mostly bmws a few minis....hella fun on twisties!

check it out:

http://forum.bavarianspeed.com/showt...t=10893&page=2

local houston bmw forum

pics from the last run:

http://forum.bavarianspeed.com/showthread.php?t=10914

many more

stevenc · 10-10-2008, 07:41 AM

We are going to the track at about 8pm tonight. Meeting up in the galleria area and driving in. Hit my up on PM if your interested.

Couch · 10-10-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Makushr1

Couldnt have put it better myself. Something will bother him, that's a given, lets just hope it's not season ending. He knows that this is his greatest opportunity to make it deep in the playoffs, hopefully that will drive him to keep healthy. Personally, I wouldnt mind if he sat on the bench and rested the away games against poor teams.

At least have him play only 1 or 2 quarters the first few games to get him back into "real" game conditioning.

I think the Rockets are going to be a force to reckon with this season.

DP, when would the run be exactly?

darkphantom · 10-10-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

At least have him play only 1 or 2 quarters the first few games to get him back into "real" game conditioning.

I think the Rockets are going to be a force to reckon with this season.

DP, when would the run be exactly?

Last time we met up at BMW north houston, and it ran through the trails, really fun twisties!

We went north/north west area...I'll post the directions from the last run incase you want to check it out (will scan/post once I get home)

10-07-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
Makushr1 Lieutenant 114 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (2)	Official Houston Thread I did a search, and couldn't find any main Houston threads. I figure the 4th largest US city deserves it's own thread. I have a 2008 montego blue 335i AT. So far, for cosmetic mods, I have an M3 spoiler and OEM aluminum pedals. I am looking to get blackline lights in the very near future. The only performance mod I have right now is a K&N dual cone intake. With my xmas bonus, I plan on getting CP-E dual exhaust. I would like to get the SSTT, but I am kinda weary to put stuff like that on my car, since it's brand new. Post pics, mods, random comments, etc. Go Rockets! __________________ 2008 Montego Blue E90 ll Custom K&N Dual Cone Intake ll Aluminum OEM Pedals ll 25% Tint ll M3 Spoiler To Do (Cosmetic): Black Line lights, Lux 4.0 Angel Eyes, 19" CSL HyperBlack To Do (Performance): Exhaust (still undecided which brand), SSTT, FMIC (unsure what type)
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Makushr1 Lieutenant 114 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (2)	Some random pictures of my car and my spoiler. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Montego Blue E90 ll Custom K&N Dual Cone Intake ll Aluminum OEM Pedals ll 25% Tint ll M3 Spoiler To Do (Cosmetic): Black Line lights, Lux 4.0 Angel Eyes, 19" CSL HyperBlack To Do (Performance): Exhaust (still undecided which brand), SSTT, FMIC (unsure what type)
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e90AW335i Major General 137 Rep 6,608 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ...... iTrader: (4)	I am in for a track day if anyone wants to go run'em. __________________ I install all tunes, intakes, o2 simms, and most cosmetic mods. PM me for a quote.
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stevenc Coming Soon 254 Rep 960 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Alphine White MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	We are going to the track at about 8pm tonight. Meeting up in the galleria area and driving in. Hit my up on PM if your interested.
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