Sac valley member chat thread

lawwailok · 09-07-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Nice....does that mean you are going to put them to use and actually track the car with us

LOL, i'll try to, before the daddy gets really busy after January.... it's always good to have all the gears up and ready when needed =)
my stock brakes are wearing out and i can tell they are kinda fading.... a good excuse (opportunity) to get the BBK come in, isn't it =)
i still have the extended cost free maint plan on my car but figured stock one has hella dust, and if i needed to stop from a blink, they bite very hard and not too comfortable as they are if the whole system is total stock from dealer.

Syndicategt · 09-08-2011, 12:02 PM

Eric,

I'm thinking of changing things up and going with the BME Performance Exhaust. I'm thinking it's going to be quieter than my AE. What's your take on it as you've heard both? I remember your car, but I beleive you had extra respnators installed so it tamed it down some. Also, do you think Cyba tips will change the sound at all?

lawwailok · 09-08-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Eric,

I'm thinking of changing things up and going with the BME Performance Exhaust. I'm thinking it's going to be quieter than my AE. What's your take on it as you've heard both? I remember your car, but I beleive you had extra respnators installed so it tamed it down some. Also, do you think Cyba tips will change the sound at all?

hey Will, no, the bmw PE has no resonator, it has x-pipe instead. it really comes to the tune and how it controls the wastegate open/close. last time when you sat in, i believe it was still JB4. but now with COBB V300, the overall tone is much louder. for the tips, honestly i don't know if that will change the sound... it may, but don't quote me on it. i heard single-wall exhaust tips will give you a better sound than double-wall....

rjive · 09-08-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

What part of the area are you from? When you mean new shoes do you just want tires or wheels + tires? I highly recommend Michelin Pilot Super Sports, but they are a tad pricey. If on a budget, Continental Contact DW and Hankook V12's are both amazing tires. If you need wheels, see my post above if you are interested, I also have a set of Nitto Invo's to go with them.

Thanks man. I am looking for the right rims. I'm not really sure what to go with. I know I want something silver or hyper silver. Size, I'm thinking 18s. I want to keep a comfy ride for sure

lawwailok · 09-08-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rjive

Thanks man. I am looking for the right rims. I'm not really sure what to go with. I know I want something silver or hyper silver. Size, I'm thinking 18s. I want to keep a comfy ride for sure

are you running stock RFT? i can tell you from my experience. 18s with stock RFT, ride was harsh. then i moved up to 19s with michelin PSS, it rides WAY smoother, more comfy even tho they are 19s. don't limit your choice because of that. tires do play a big role affecting the ride overall.

JGMODS · 09-08-2011, 05:14 PM

picking up new mirror caps today, hopefully they came out exactly how I wanted, will post pics in evening =]

rjive · 09-08-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lawwailok

are you running stock RFT? i can tell you from my experience. 18s with stock RFT, ride was harsh. then i moved up to 19s with michelin PSS, it rides WAY smoother, more comfy even tho they are 19s. don't limit your choice because of that. tires do play a big role affecting the ride overall.

yeah, you're right. I don't have RFT on my current 17s. I also want a tread life to last so that's another reason I'm thinking of staying away from 19s. How's the tread life on your 19s?

lawwailok · 09-08-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rjive

yeah, you're right. I don't have RFT on my current 17s. I also want a tread life to last so that's another reason I'm thinking of staying away from 19s. How's the tread life on your 19s?

i donno yet... they were still too new... only riding on them for about 2-3 months. but according to Michelin, PSS has a 30k miles warranty... they tend to last a lot longer than the PS2.

rjive · 09-08-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay@ModProjeKt.com

picking up new mirror caps today, hopefully they came out exactly how I wanted, will post pics in evening =]

Do you do shadowline vinyl wrap of the window trim? if so, how much do you charge?

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Originally Posted by lawwailok

i donno yet... they were still too new... only riding on them for about 2-3 months. but according to Michelin, PSS has a 30k miles warranty... they tend to last a lot longer than the PS2.

I can travel about 1k miles a month so I'm looking for comfy ride and lasting rubber.

JGMODS · 09-08-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rjive

Do you do shadowline vinyl wrap of the window trim? if so, how much do you charge?

I can travel about 1k miles a month so I'm looking for comfy ride and lasting rubber.

Hey,

Yes we do, prices are as follows:

E90 Sedan: $160.00
E92 Coupe: $160.00
E93 Convertible: $180.00

Syndicategt · 09-08-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rjive

Thanks man. I am looking for the right rims. I'm not really sure what to go with. I know I want something silver or hyper silver. Size, I'm thinking 18s. I want to keep a comfy ride for sure

Well if you are interested in some Gunmetal CSL 19"'s for cheap, look me up

JGMODS · 09-08-2011, 08:24 PM

What do you think will?

Syndicategt · 09-08-2011, 08:42 PM

Those are sexy Jay! Were they CF and you had them painted?

I'll put those on my list following Mtech rear, CF front lip, and Arkym rear diffuser.

JGMODS · 09-08-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Those are sexy Jay! Were they CF and you had them painted?

I'll put those on my list following Mtech rear, CF front lip, and Arkym rear diffuser.

Correct. We sell them now, any color and any design you want for the CF patch.

rjive · 09-09-2011, 09:22 AM

Those are pretty sweet Jay. I think the awesomeness might be lost on my monaco blue though.

Syndicategt · 09-09-2011, 10:01 AM

Jay, could you post a few pictures on how they look on the car?

dbjb · 09-09-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rjive

I can travel about 1k miles a month so I'm looking for comfy ride and lasting rubber.

That's going to depend more on your heavy foot. Expect to go thru 2 rears for every front set. This is more so if you lower the vehicle as the inside rears will wear with the squat on additional negative camber.

Based on what your describing, 18" might be the way to go. I went 19" due to looks but 18" are nice for the comfy ride and cost. You also get a little more cushion when hitting potholes.

Don't get me wrong, I would still would do 19's, but to each their own. Lastly, Eric is right about RFT. Regular tires will have softer sidewalls.

JGMODS · 09-09-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rjive

Those are pretty sweet Jay. I think the awesomeness might be lost on my monaco blue though.

Never lost, would probally look just as nice!

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Jay, could you post a few pictures on how they look on the car?

You got it bud!

dbjb · 09-10-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Eric,

I'm thinking of changing things up and going with the BME Performance Exhaust. I'm thinking it's going to be quieter than my AE. What's your take on it as you've heard both? I remember your car, but I beleive you had extra respnators installed so it tamed it down some. Also, do you think Cyba tips will change the sound at all?

Will, is all this in preparation of your RB Turbos and creating some backpressure? IIRC, you have catted downpipes. Wouldn't that create enough as to not have any issues with the RB's?

Syndicategt · 09-12-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Will, is all this in preparation of your RB Turbos and creating some backpressure? IIRC, you have catted downpipes. Wouldn't that create enough as to not have any issues with the RB's?

Yea, preparing for it, I'll see if my AE works though. My AR DP's are catted, but they are still race cats and 3" pipes, so not sure how much backpressure they create.

Is anyone going to Infineon on the 24-25th September? I'm signed up for Sunday the 25th.

http://nasaproracing.com/event/1221

lawwailok · 09-12-2011, 04:11 PM

hey Will, u didn't come by yday for the meet.... was hoping to see ya

abcde · 09-12-2011, 08:54 PM

Anybody have recommendations on tint types/percentages/shops?

I'm looking to get tints but don't want to go too dark and get hassled by cops. Are the cops up here pretty strict?

I'm thinking either 50% or 35% all around. Car is Le Mans Blue for reference.

Thanks in advance.

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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Eric, I'm thinking of changing things up and going with the BME Performance Exhaust. I'm thinking it's going to be quieter than my AE. What's your take on it as you've heard both? I remember your car, but I beleive you had extra respnators installed so it tamed it down some. Also, do you think Cyba tips will change the sound at all? __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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JGMODS Banned 239 Rep 3,708 Posts Drives: E90 335i Modded Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (19) Garage List 2007 BMW 335I [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [6.88]	picking up new mirror caps today, hopefully they came out exactly how I wanted, will post pics in evening =]
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Those are sexy Jay! Were they CF and you had them painted? I'll put those on my list following Mtech rear, CF front lip, and Arkym rear diffuser. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Jay, could you post a few pictures on how they look on the car? __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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lawwailok Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E70 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [8.00] 2009 E70 xDrive30i [0.00]	hey Will, u didn't come by yday for the meet.... was hoping to see ya __________________ -eric E90 335i TiAg STOCK see my garage for mod list.. E70 X5 SGM try to stay stock :/
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abcde Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 11 E90 335i M Sport LeMansBlue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	Anybody have recommendations on tint types/percentages/shops? I'm looking to get tints but don't want to go too dark and get hassled by cops. Are the cops up here pretty strict? I'm thinking either 50% or 35% all around. Car is Le Mans Blue for reference. Thanks in advance.
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