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woo · 05-24-2006, 08:05 AM

Hi, Sunny,
Nice to meet you. Great to know you are saving for the new E90 M3. please bring us any news if you have.

yes, touring is only HK$20k more and even German make, what a surprise! But I still prefer seden look as I do not need the extra space. In addition, IMO, A4 is still the best looking in touring.

Sorry for the stupid question, what is Zaino, is that a Wax? may be I need to search in Yahoo as my knowedge is so out!

Cheers
Ken

cntlaw · 05-24-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kelvinso

t,

Config. for 320i/323i:
Front - 4" X 2
Rear - 4" X 2
Woofer - 6.5" X 2 under the seat

Config. for 325i/330i with Hi-Fi Speaker Package
Front - 4" X 2 (Door Panel) + 1" X 2 Tweeter @A-pillar
Rear - 4" X 2 + 1" X 2 Tweeter on the shelf under rear window
Woofer - 8" X 2 under the seat

I have only replaced all the 4" in the front and rear:
Model: DLS 424 2-way Coxial Speaker with separate corss-over box
Cost: 1500/pair ==> 3000 for four

Since 325i/330i has 2 addtional stock tweeters, selection of speakers might be different.

As I have not touched the woofer under the seat, the above spec. are told by some guys in this forum outside HK.

kelvin
i knew I asked the right guy

many tks
as sunny also said, sounds like I need to go for the spkrs change only

but I have to make sure i will not have a single thought about installing the 1000W system.............sht dont tickering me

cntlaw · 05-24-2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD Sport

Which one is the best? You are teasing me!

rd , i will go to the IS show in ocean terminal ~3/4pm on sunday and find out

sunnywuh · 05-24-2006, 08:36 AM

Hi Tony,

thx for yr kindness, pls email yr DR's contact to me.

wow for sure i couldn't resist the temptation of moding my car regardless of what model it is!

I have z2, z5,z6,z7,z9 z10, zfx and z16, let me know if you wanta try them all out. oh, btw, i have extra applicators for you too. Not to worry, i have plenty of them. Pls copy & past to have a look at the product info:-
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

i'd love to meet you friends, perhaps let's find out who'd like to join in addition to the two of us. More people render a bigger discount (i guess).

The Caltex Cleanpower is meant to be filled into the fuel tank. When you are almost runs out of oil, pour the entire bottle and then refuel a full tank.

I thought after our last meet you'd post how to re-set the ECU just like what you did to yr MB.

i guess it might have to do w/ what i did first 2 months, i deliberatly went to airport nearly once a week

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunnywuh

Hi guys,
have been away for a while! my back pain has been killing me these days. But after seeing you guy's enthusiasm i can't help but write....you guys have been both wonderful & evil.

Wonderful that you guys are truly fanatic. Evil that always discussing changing this & that. C'on...mods take lots of $$$. i'm officially saving for my E90 M3. i'll try to address some of the points you all 've gone through.

But first a warm welcome to RikuE90, Ksquare & Woo!

E90 touring is only 20k plus, in comparison w/ E90 sedan. & they're made in Germany, if that matters to you.

RikuE90, i'm w/ you on the fight w/ Simedarby HK. Someone in E90 was contacted by BMW Corporate becoz he's posted a complaint. I believe you should post to the main board to find out the contact in BMW Germany. I'm sure someone knows that.

Zaino does not ship outside the US, i'm buying from Cobra Seats in the UK. Whoever is interested in Zaino, let me know. I'm not a self-fish guy, i can give you guys some free "samples" to find out if it's worth every penny.

I'm planning to do 9 layers after hearing RD's suggestion.

Anyone hears any reivew on Sach's suspension?

The E90 hi-fi system isn't that bad at all. i think it's even better that of Mark Levinson in Lexus. Changing speakers is a quick-fix; changing the whole thing will be a thorough solution. Anyone knows any reliable hi-fi shop? i'm thinking of McIntosh system so that i can listen to the 1812 canon's sound.

Not sure if i spell this right? Having nitrogen injected into the tires would help. I have 38 on my 18 rims. The result is so conspicuous that even my mum noticed the difference - so much quieter.

As far as fuel consumption is concerned, mine averages at around 9-10l/100. Today, it's showing 8.2. I do occasional spirited driving in Lung Cheong Rd. The ECU adopts to yr driving style, so one in a while you have to stretch the E90's legs.

The Caltex CleanPower - $99/bottle - does help!

Hi Sunny,

How's your back? I hope it is not caused by the first 3 coats of Zaino.

But I remember I told you to put a total of 7 coats, not 9!

So, you will need to add another 4 coats to your existing 3 coats. Maybe we should arrange a mini self-detailing meet, haha

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cntlaw

rd , i will go to the IS show in ocean terminal ~3/4pm on sunday and find out

cnt, remember to do a write up after that

BTW, I haven't try that ECU reset procedure on my E90 yet. In fact, I haven't drive it after our last meet.....

sunnywuh · 05-24-2006, 08:44 AM

Hi Woo!!

Audi Advant yummy, RS4 Avant - hot! i can't take the waterfall grille. PLUS HK do not have 3.0 Quattro. 2.0 is front-wheel drive.

Pls see my reply to Tony, i've pasted Zain's web-site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by woo

Hi, Sunny,
Nice to meet you. Great to know you are saving for the new E90 M3. please bring us any news if you have.

yes, touring is only HK$20k more and even German make, what a surprise! But I still prefer seden look as I do not need the extra space. In addition, IMO, A4 is still the best looking in touring.

Sorry for the stupid question, what is Zaino, is that a Wax? may be I need to search in Yahoo as my knowedge is so out!

Cheers
Ken

sunnywuh · 05-24-2006, 08:45 AM

Tony, do they have it on Sat? & What's the time? Lexus hk homepage does not have anything on this yet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cntlaw

rd , i will go to the IS show in ocean terminal ~3/4pm on sunday and find out

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woo

Hi, Sunny,
Nice to meet you. Great to know you are saving for the new E90 M3. please bring us any news if you have.

yes, touring is only HK$20k more and even German make, what a surprise! But I still prefer seden look as I do not need the extra space. In addition, IMO, A4 is still the best looking in touring.

Sorry for the stupid question, what is Zaino, is that a Wax? may be I need to search in Yahoo as my knowedge is so out!

Cheers
Ken

Zaino is not a wax but a polish. It's kind of cool. You can keep applying it and it will lay on top of each coat. The more coat you apply, the deeper the shine! Especially on dark colour cars. You can visit the below link for photos of cars with Zaino treatment

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ry_Code=PHOTOS

sunnywuh · 05-24-2006, 08:47 AM

Thx Patrick,

based on my previous experiences - 1 hour per coat. I'll need another 4 hours. Not a bad idea for a detailing meet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD Sport

Hi Sunny,

How's your back? I hope it is not caused by the first 3 coats of Zaino.

But I remember I told you to put a total of 7 coats, not 9!

So, you will need to add another 4 coats to your existing 3 coats. Maybe we should arrange a mini self-detailing meet, haha

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunnywuh

Thx Patrick,

based on my previous experiences - 1 hour per coat. I'll need another 4 hours. Not a bad idea for a detailing meet.

sunny, you should have made this decision on applying more coats alot earlier. The weather now is very bad.... hot and humid.

So, is there any place where we can do a detailing meet in an air-conditioned place?

sunnywuh · 05-24-2006, 09:01 AM

A/C space for detailing? I wish i can wax my car(s) over there for the rest of my life! the parking space for our 1st meet is pretty nice.

kelvinso · 05-24-2006, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD Sport

cnt, remember to do a write up after that

BTW, I haven't try that ECU reset procedure on my E90 yet. In fact, I haven't drive it after our last meet.....

t, what is the procedure to reset ECU on E90?? I have ONLY heard your precedure to reset C55.

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvinso

t, what is the procedure to reset ECU on E90?? I have ONLY heard your precedure to reset C55.

It's the same but it is not proven if it works on E90s. The theory on the procedure is to fool your ECU to think you are more aggressive and so it will adjust itself and gives you better performance

For the MB, it will improve the car's response and easlier to kick down

kelvinso · 05-24-2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD Sport

It's the same but it is not proven if it works on E90s. The theory on the procedure is to fool your ECU to think you are more aggressive and so it will adjust itself and gives you better performance

For the MB, it will improve the car's response and easlier to kick down

Can you repeat the procedure then....? I forgot...

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvinso

Can you repeat the procedure then....? I forgot...

here you go....

1. Turn the ignition key to the on (not start) position.

2. Press the gas pedal to the floor and hold for five seconds.

3. Turn the key to the "off" position (don't remove the key), then release the gas pedal.

4. Wait at least two minutes for ECU to reset.

let us know if you feel any difference after this...

raychkg · 05-24-2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cntlaw

WOW !
$2.3 ! you must be driving in traffic jam all the time , hope you wont be driving more than 10km a day, so it is still peanuts.

I drive at least 50km per day and it will be 100,000 dollars after 50k km

yes, i m a city driver...maybe that's the reason.

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raychkg

yes, i m a city driver...maybe that's the reason.

ray, have you replaced the rft to regulars yet?

rikuF10 · 05-24-2006, 10:28 AM

looks like all of you guys have Zaino on your E90 already......makes me want to try it....

Where did you guys get it from?

RD Sport · 05-24-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RikuE90

looks like all of you guys have Zaino on your E90 already......makes me want to try it....

Where did you guys get it from?

sunny got it from the UK, you may ask him how to get them.

I am using Meguiars NXT...

rikuF10 · 05-24-2006, 10:36 AM

I am using Meguiars NXT too......but everyone else in the US are saying the Zaino is magic.....makes me want to try it....

raychkg · 05-24-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD Sport

ray, have you replaced the rft to regulars yet?

still considering.....whether to change the rft alone or to upgrade to 18"

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woo Private First Class 3 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 323i collect on 13 Sep 06 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Hi, Sunny, Nice to meet you. Great to know you are saving for the new E90 M3. please bring us any news if you have. yes, touring is only HK$20k more and even German make, what a surprise! But I still prefer seden look as I do not need the extra space. In addition, IMO, A4 is still the best looking in touring. Sorry for the stupid question, what is Zaino, is that a Wax? may be I need to search in Yahoo as my knowedge is so out! Cheers Ken
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sunnywuh Lieutenant 19 Rep 508 Posts Drives: E90 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Hi Tony, thx for yr kindness, pls email yr DR's contact to me. wow for sure i couldn't resist the temptation of moding my car regardless of what model it is! I have z2, z5,z6,z7,z9 z10, zfx and z16, let me know if you wanta try them all out. oh, btw, i have extra applicators for you too. Not to worry, i have plenty of them. Pls copy & past to have a look at the product info:- http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc i'd love to meet you friends, perhaps let's find out who'd like to join in addition to the two of us. More people render a bigger discount (i guess). The Caltex Cleanpower is meant to be filled into the fuel tank. When you are almost runs out of oil, pour the entire bottle and then refuel a full tank. I thought after our last meet you'd post how to re-set the ECU just like what you did to yr MB. i guess it might have to do w/ what i did first 2 months, i deliberatly went to airport nearly once a week
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sunnywuh Lieutenant 19 Rep 508 Posts Drives: E90 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	A/C space for detailing? I wish i can wax my car(s) over there for the rest of my life! the parking space for our 1st meet is pretty nice.
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rikuF10 Major 81 Rep 1,391 Posts Drives: F10 G29 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW Z4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 528i [8.50]	looks like all of you guys have Zaino on your E90 already......makes me want to try it.... Where did you guys get it from?
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rikuF10 Major 81 Rep 1,391 Posts Drives: F10 G29 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW Z4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 528i [8.50]	I am using Meguiars NXT too......but everyone else in the US are saying the Zaino is magic.....makes me want to try it....
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