*OFFICIAL Michigan Chat & Meet Thread*

J-Spec Dan · 01-10-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SP3333D

I suppose that coding makes sense. I have most of the stuff together to get into coding, just never got a 32 bit computer setup to run the 16 bit programs (64bit computers = first world problems). I was thinking that there was something more along the lines of putting your left foot in, pushing the buttons on the stalk, pulling your left foot out, clicking your heels together and telling the car what its all about...

if you have windows 7 ultimate, you can setup virtualPC. that's how i originally got into coding but with the battery crapping out and the laptop itself being ginormous, i did some searching and found a used netbook with xp home on amazon.

it also helped that i had chocolates and lit my garage up with candles to put my E90 in the mood. boyz II men may help. not sure what your E90 is into...

SP3333D · 01-10-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Spec Dan

if you have windows 7 ultimate, you can setup virtualPC. that's how i originally got into coding but with the battery crapping out and the laptop itself being ginormous, i did some searching and found a used netbook with xp home on amazon.

it also helped that i had chocolates and lit my garage up with candles to put my E90 in the mood. boyz II men may help. not sure what your E90 is into...

I started a little bit with the VM on 7 ultimate, but ran into issues with not all of the commands getting through the VM to the real machine and subsequently could only play with things like the thermostat and heated seats, so I figured that I would get a dedicated system. I have a spare laptop with XP pro somewhere that will work if I can find it, or I will jump on the bandwagon and get a netbook too. I also need to find the space (no garage where I am at, moving sucks!) I will probably be able to dive into coding when I get my new place here in a few weeks.

Ilyas · 01-11-2014, 10:02 PM

BMWTools 2.12 (read INPA, NCSExpert, WinKFP) run on 64-bit windows with no problems. How to set it up is written in Coding section of this forum.
But as it was mentioned before, there are always some unpredicted/unknown issues come out, which hopefully can be fixed later (after gaining some experience).

Ilyas · 01-13-2014, 09:31 AM

I'm thinking to buy M3/MTech replica front bumper from JGMods. Can anyone recommend where I can paint and install it? How much should I expect for such a work?

mashimarho · 01-13-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilyas

I'm thinking to buy M3/MTech replica front bumper from JGMods. Can anyone recommend where I can paint and install it? How much should I expect for such a work?

You can get it painted and installed from my guy here for 1/2 price of most shops. I got mine painted and installed for about $200.

Ilyas · 01-13-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

You can get it painted and installed from my guy here for 1/2 price of most shops. I got mine painted and installed for about $200.

That sounds like a good price. I assume that it'll take more than one day because of painting. Will probably wait closer to March - when the snow completely comes off.

SP3333D · 01-13-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilyas

That sounds like a good price. I assume that it'll take more than one day because of painting. Will probably wait closer to March - when the snow completely comes off.

I have a painter that can probably do that for $200. And by march, I will have my shop up and rolling

mashimarho · 01-13-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilyas

That sounds like a good price. I assume that it'll take more than one day because of painting. Will probably wait closer to March - when the snow completely comes off.

Yup, absolutely.
Sounds good. EL is only a 45-1hr drive from where I live.
Takes about 2-3 days depending on what you're wanting and the schedule.

co_pa · 01-13-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

You can get it painted and installed from my guy here for 1/2 price of most shops. I got mine painted and installed for about $200.

shoot it my way too. i'm about pricing out my mtech upgrade now. thx, sean

speaking of which, if anyone knows anyone who needs either an mtech (unpainted) or stock (jet black) front/rear bumper for an e90, let me know.

co_pa · 01-13-2014, 10:56 AM

also, i'm at NAIAS (my co is doing the social media for press days). if you want to see some bimmer stuff, look up co_pa.

co_pa · 01-13-2014, 12:04 PM

co_pa on instagram that is.

e90Mark · 01-13-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SP3333D

I have a painter that can probably do that for $200. And by march, I will have my shop up and rolling

I'm interested in this since GR is a bit out of the way for me and I'm also wanting to do an m tech rep in the near future.

SP3333D · 01-14-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by e90Mark

I'm interested in this since GR is a bit out of the way for me and I'm also wanting to do an m tech rep in the near future.

Let me know what you want to do and what your budget is and I will talk to my painter and see what we can do for you.

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speaking of which, if anyone knows anyone who needs either an mtech (unpainted) or stock (jet black) front/rear bumper for an e90, let me know.

How much for the front mtech bumper? I have to repair and repaint mine after whacking it on the drop at the end of a particularly tall driveway and cracking it. Might replace with an mtech if the price is right

shawntech · 01-16-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

You can get it painted and installed from my guy here for 1/2 price of most shops. I got mine painted and installed for about $200.

who does good paint around GR then?

mashimarho · 01-16-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ls3c6

who does good paint around GR then?

Friend's buddy has a shop in Holland.

Blaster400 · 01-18-2014, 01:35 PM

Gotta love the Auto Show this year. New M3/M4 looking good.

mashimarho · 01-18-2014, 01:36 PM

Man. Everyone ruining the surprises for me!

pinder91 · 01-18-2014, 01:50 PM

Am I the only one that wasn't WOWWED by the M3 and M4 like I was hoping? Don't get me wrong they are nothing short of amazing, but standing next to them I didn't get that "this is an M" feeling.

mashimarho · 01-18-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pinder91

Am I the only one that wasn't WOWWED by the M3 and M4 like I was hoping? Don't get me wrong they are nothing short of amazing, but standing next to them I didn't get that "this is an M" feeling.

Just wait a few years. Or, wait for the LCI. Lol it will grow.

Blaster400 · 01-18-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pinder91

Am I the only one that wasn't WOWWED by the M3 and M4 like I was hoping? Don't get me wrong they are nothing short of amazing, but standing next to them I didn't get that "this is an M" feeling.

If you want to be wowed just walk on over to the Chevy exhibit.

pinder91 · 01-18-2014, 03:35 PM

Biggest wow factor for me was the candy red on the Infiniti Q50. I'm not really a fan of red, but I have never seen a paint look that deep in person before. And the pictures just do not do it justice.

zivyn · 01-18-2014, 05:27 PM

Nismo GTR looked pretty good tucked in the back there

I liked the darker M4, still can't believe the blue/yellow chosen as standard colors. Sat in the M235i and it seemed "familiar" so that was good. First day of the show and the door jamp on the passenger side of the 228i broke off, I tried to help the guy slip it back into the place but the clips wouldn't line up...

iDrive touch surface is noticeably large.

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Ilyas Private First Class 14 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Pedestrian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking to buy M3/MTech replica front bumper from JGMods. Can anyone recommend where I can paint and install it? How much should I expect for such a work?
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zivyn First Lieutenant 28 Rep 378 Posts Drives: for enjoyment Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West coast transplant iTrader: (13)	Nismo GTR looked pretty good tucked in the back there I liked the darker M4, still can't believe the blue/yellow chosen as standard colors. Sat in the M235i and it seemed "familiar" so that was good. First day of the show and the door jamp on the passenger side of the 228i broke off, I tried to help the guy slip it back into the place but the clips wouldn't line up... iDrive touch surface is noticeably large.
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