Official Denver and surrounding area chat thread. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Bimmer This · 08-01-2012, 09:42 PM

I figured that I would just make a thread that we can all chat on. Ask anything, say anything, do anything. De-rail this thread all you guys want. What's on your mind? Need to vent? Do it here.

Anyways, I will throw this out there to see if anyone would be interested. Being that everyone in here has probably accessed their engine belly pan once or twice, has some of you in here lost a couple of your belly pan screws? You know, the hundreds of 8mm screws that they use to attach the belly pan cover. I have a lot from doing chevy recalls and will give them away for free. They are similar to the BMW screws. Who wants some?

kevino002 · 08-01-2012, 09:48 PM

Longmont here. I really wish there was a Denver for sale section. Just venting.

Bimmer This · 08-01-2012, 09:57 PM

what are you looking for?

Carl Morris · 08-01-2012, 11:32 PM

Just in case it's of interest I'd be happy to host a local email list...focused mostly on performance mods and data but room for a bit of off-topic, too.

richpike · 08-02-2012, 07:09 AM

Does Colorado Springs count as "surrounding areas"?

. We're basically south Denver.

Totally off topic, but I had my first HPFP replaced on Monday

. 2010 335 - 35k miles. Bone stock.

On an even more upsetting note, I had a 335D as my loaner, which I was starting to think about for my next car, and I hated it. Really bummed because on paper I thought I'd love it. It had terrible tip-in (I expected a diesel to be a rocket off the line, but either they have dulled the throttle response too much, or our altitude makes it way worse than normal). I could probably get used to that though, but the sound was what killed it for me - it made me really appreciate my 335, and that is while it is still bone stock (can't wait for a DCI and PE). Having said all that, I still lean towards an X5D for my wife's next car.

-Rich

raceyBMW · 08-02-2012, 12:57 PM

Vincent, I'm still looking for lift time....just sayin....

smdauberm3 · 08-02-2012, 03:22 PM

What do you guys think?

For the wife: 2008 X3
$24,500
45K miles
Cold Weather Package
Nav
In good condition

Also do you guys know what would the general cost be to insurance her on the X3?

raceyBMW · 08-02-2012, 04:34 PM

The X3 are decent, though you may want to drive before with your wife, because they are known to have stiff suspensions that some don't like. If she doesn't mind your M3 though, then the X3 will be no issue.

Probably 100-120 a month

smdauberm3 · 08-02-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raceyBMW

The X3 are decent, though you may want to drive before with your wife, because they are known to have stiff suspensions that some don't like. If she doesn't mind your M3 though, then the X3 will be no issue.

Probably 100-120 a month

Awesome thank you! Yep she has driven them. She has an Audi S4 right now (which was suppose to be my dd) so stiff suspension isnt a problem.

Thanks for your help!

richpike · 08-02-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raceyBMW

The X3 are decent, though you may want to drive before with your wife, because they are known to have stiff suspensions that some don't like. If she doesn't mind your M3 though, then the X3 will be no issue.

Probably 100-120 a month

Agreed, but I believe they updated the suspension around 2008 to make it ride better. A friend of mine has an 08 or 09 X3 - I really like it. His has the M-Sport package and I love the wheels. Gets surprisingly good gas mileage too.

I'd be amazed if the insurance is more than $100/mo if you have a clean record. I pay about $600 a year ($50/mo) for maxed out coverage on my 2010 335i.

Good luck!
Rich

Bimmer This · 08-02-2012, 06:03 PM

I work next week so we might be able to get you in during the afternoon.

smdauberm3 · 08-03-2012, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpike

Agreed, but I believe they updated the suspension around 2008 to make it ride better. A friend of mine has an 08 or 09 X3 - I really like it. His has the M-Sport package and I love the wheels. Gets surprisingly good gas mileage too.

I'd be amazed if the insurance is more than $100/mo if you have a clean record. I pay about $600 a year ($50/mo) for maxed out coverage on my 2010 335i.

Good luck!
Rich

Thanks for the info it really helps!

Anyone still up for Unser racing sometime in the coming weeks?

forza1976 · 08-03-2012, 10:08 AM

What up fellas, Hoai... Congrats on the new baby

WooHoo!

Bimmer This · 08-03-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

What up fellas, Hoai... Congrats on the new baby

WooHoo!

Thank you sir! So now you know why I had to give up the 335. Went from most eligible bachelor to soccer dad.

forza1976 · 08-03-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

Thank you sir! So now you know why I had to give up the 335. Went from most eligible bachelor to soccer dad.

Word... Soon to be you..

raceyBMW · 08-03-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smdauberm3

Thanks for the info it really helps!

Anyone still up for Unser racing sometime in the coming weeks?

Unser or I was thinking The Track, which is down south more (less convenient for you, I know).

Looking at my calender, most of my weekends are booked until closer to the end of the month unfortunately. Damn, I don't know when I got so busy with shit.

raceyBMW · 08-03-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

Word... Soon to be you..

Except he may have a socket wrench in one hand, greasy overalls, and a little squintier eyes, but yeah....

Bimmer This · 08-03-2012, 02:52 PM

You guys don't think I will start to look caucasain if I stay here in the states long enough????

forza1976 · 08-03-2012, 05:33 PM

haha, our "whiteness" is going to rub off on your homie!

richpike · 08-04-2012, 02:19 PM

Did the Alpine Mountain Region PCA auto cross today at PPIR. The weather was awesome and there were only about 25 drivers there. There was a 1M and an E46 M3 and then tons of Boxsters, Caymans, 911s, 914s, 944s, even a Panamera Turbo.

I used to autoX a fair amount, but haven't done it in years - this was the first time with my 335. I did pretty good - out of my group (12 of us) I put down the 2nd fastest time beating several Boxsters and Caymans. The car that beat me, beat me pretty good though (by ~2s). It was a late model Boxster S on Pilot Super Sports (I was on my stock run flats) - I knew I was in trouble when he pulled out driving gloves

I was also surprisingly consistent - out of six runs, they were all within a couple seconds (even with three runs with a 2s penalty each for hitting a cone).

Great fun - I think the 335 impressed a lot of drivers there (it certainly wasn't my driving!). I didn't get to see what the 1M was doing, but he also was on Super Sports and running camber plates - I'm pretty sure he laid down some fast times.

-Rich

Bimmer This · 08-04-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza1976

haha, our "whiteness" is going to rub off on your homie!

It already has. I think my eyes are becoming a little less slanted.

Dackz · 08-05-2012, 07:07 PM

My weekends are hijacked from now until after Labor day. Then I get like two of nothing (except NFL!!!!!!) and then going to Vegas at end of the month. Crazy busy, it came out of nowhere but rather be busy then not.

Congrats on the baby V!

Stephen....the X3 is great, I had one for a month when my turbos were being replaced, it just need more power. I think the new xdrive35i is the way to go if you can get into one. Great vehicle though, I loved how it felt like a car still.

08-01-2012, 09:42 PM	#1
Bimmer This Major General Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 6,486 iTrader: (3)	Official Denver and surrounding area chat thread. I figured that I would just make a thread that we can all chat on. Ask anything, say anything, do anything. De-rail this thread all you guys want. What's on your mind? Need to vent? Do it here. Anyways, I will throw this out there to see if anyone would be interested. Being that everyone in here has probably accessed their engine belly pan once or twice, has some of you in here lost a couple of your belly pan screws? You know, the hundreds of 8mm screws that they use to attach the belly pan cover. I have a lot from doing chevy recalls and will give them away for free. They are similar to the BMW screws. Who wants some?
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08-02-2012, 07:09 AM	#5
richpike Lieutenant Drives: L322 RR, E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL Posts: 562 iTrader: (1)	Does Colorado Springs count as "surrounding areas"? . We're basically south Denver. Totally off topic, but I had my first HPFP replaced on Monday . 2010 335 - 35k miles. Bone stock. On an even more upsetting note, I had a 335D as my loaner, which I was starting to think about for my next car, and I hated it. Really bummed because on paper I thought I'd love it. It had terrible tip-in (I expected a diesel to be a rocket off the line, but either they have dulled the throttle response too much, or our altitude makes it way worse than normal). I could probably get used to that though, but the sound was what killed it for me - it made me really appreciate my 335, and that is while it is still bone stock (can't wait for a DCI and PE). Having said all that, I still lean towards an X5D for my wife's next car. -Rich __________________ 2010 E90 335i Black Sapphire ZSP/ZPP/205/322/494/609/639/655/6FL/6NF/COBB/PSS/Blizzak Best Stock 1/4 time = 14.1 @ 99.4 at Bandimere Speedway (DA = 7,400ft ASL; 13.5 @ 103 corrected)

08-04-2012, 02:19 PM	#20
richpike Lieutenant Drives: L322 RR, E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CO - 6500ft ASL Posts: 562 iTrader: (1)	Did the Alpine Mountain Region PCA auto cross today at PPIR. The weather was awesome and there were only about 25 drivers there. There was a 1M and an E46 M3 and then tons of Boxsters, Caymans, 911s, 914s, 944s, even a Panamera Turbo. I used to autoX a fair amount, but haven't done it in years - this was the first time with my 335. I did pretty good - out of my group (12 of us) I put down the 2nd fastest time beating several Boxsters and Caymans. The car that beat me, beat me pretty good though (by ~2s). It was a late model Boxster S on Pilot Super Sports (I was on my stock run flats) - I knew I was in trouble when he pulled out driving gloves I was also surprisingly consistent - out of six runs, they were all within a couple seconds (even with three runs with a 2s penalty each for hitting a cone). Great fun - I think the 335 impressed a lot of drivers there (it certainly wasn't my driving!). I didn't get to see what the 1M was doing, but he also was on Super Sports and running camber plates - I'm pretty sure he laid down some fast times. -Rich __________________ 2010 E90 335i Black Sapphire ZSP/ZPP/205/322/494/609/639/655/6FL/6NF/COBB/PSS/Blizzak Best Stock 1/4 time = 14.1 @ 99.4 at Bandimere Speedway (DA = 7,400ft ASL; 13.5 @ 103 corrected) Last edited by richpike; 08-04-2012 at 10:06 PM.

08-05-2012, 07:07 PM	#22
Dackz Hates Speed Limits Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO Posts: 2,580 iTrader: (4)	My weekends are hijacked from now until after Labor day. Then I get like two of nothing (except NFL!!!!!!) and then going to Vegas at end of the month. Crazy busy, it came out of nowhere but rather be busy then not. Congrats on the baby V! Stephen....the X3 is great, I had one for a month when my turbos were being replaced, it just need more power. I think the new xdrive35i is the way to go if you can get into one. Great vehicle though, I loved how it felt like a car still. __________________ E92 Space Gray 335i - COBB, BMW Performance Exhaust (stock tips), style 230 rims, LUX H8 AE's

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08-01-2012, 09:48 PM	#2
kevino002 Private Drives: 335xi sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	Longmont here. I really wish there was a Denver for sale section. Just venting.

08-01-2012, 09:57 PM	#3
Bimmer This Major General Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 6,486 iTrader: (3)	what are you looking for?

08-01-2012, 11:32 PM	#4
Carl Morris Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 556 iTrader: (0)	Just in case it's of interest I'd be happy to host a local email list...focused mostly on performance mods and data but room for a bit of off-topic, too.

08-02-2012, 12:57 PM	#6
raceyBMW king of the hills Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,480 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 530i [4.25] 2007 335i Coupe [4.07]	Vincent, I'm still looking for lift time....just sayin....

08-02-2012, 03:22 PM	#7
smdauberm3 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2004 E46 Dinan M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	What do you guys think? For the wife: 2008 X3 $24,500 45K miles Cold Weather Package Nav In good condition Also do you guys know what would the general cost be to insurance her on the X3?

08-02-2012, 04:34 PM	#8
raceyBMW king of the hills Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,480 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 530i [4.25] 2007 335i Coupe [4.07]	The X3 are decent, though you may want to drive before with your wife, because they are known to have stiff suspensions that some don't like. If she doesn't mind your M3 though, then the X3 will be no issue. Probably 100-120 a month

08-02-2012, 06:03 PM	#11
Bimmer This Major General Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 6,486 iTrader: (3)	I work next week so we might be able to get you in during the afternoon.

08-03-2012, 10:08 AM	#13
forza1976 Brigadier General Drives: S4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Ramon CA Posts: 4,502 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2011 Audi S4 [5.00]	What up fellas, Hoai... Congrats on the new baby WooHoo!

08-03-2012, 02:52 PM	#18
Bimmer This Major General Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 6,486 iTrader: (3)	You guys don't think I will start to look caucasain if I stay here in the states long enough????

08-03-2012, 05:33 PM	#19
forza1976 Brigadier General Drives: S4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Ramon CA Posts: 4,502 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2011 Audi S4 [5.00]	haha, our "whiteness" is going to rub off on your homie!