Calgary Members Thread

vtec96 · 04-04-2008, 06:48 PM

I am happy with my car so far...
but I hate Calgary's road...
My car is 3 days old with less han 150KM but already got rock chips...

Calgary Agent · 04-04-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec96

I am happy with my car so far...
but I hate Calgary's road...
My car is 3 days old with less han 150KM but already got rock chips...

You didn't get the 3M transparent bra / front protection? A must have in Alberta!

dubber1 · 04-04-2008, 10:11 PM

The bra is a must. I have three good chips in the windshield, a bunch of chips in the paint, and a broken foglight. 21,000 km in 7 months will do that though I guess.

The car itself is great. Love it!

I think that we are going to need another meet here later in April or in May sometime.

sparkyg · 04-04-2008, 10:29 PM

Gotta get the bra, I got Calg BMW to try a new application method around the roundel, we'll see how it looks.

Wait till the Dinan stg 2 comes out, we can all drive around like we stole our cars

sparkyg · 04-04-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec96

I am happy with my car so far...
but I hate Calgary's road...
My car is 3 days old with less han 150KM but already got rock chips...

Get the chips professionally fixed and get the bra. Just do it, or the car will take a sad beating.

dubber1 · 04-04-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

Gotta get the bra, I got Calg BMW to try a new application method around the roundel, we'll see how it looks.

Just went down to check how they did my roundel. There is a hole around the roundel with a 3mm gap. How are you getting it done?

While looking at it I noticed that someone scuffed the right corner of my front bumper. Luckily it was just dirty and it came off. Another bonus of the bra!

sparkyg · 04-04-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dubber1

Just went down to check how they did my roundel. There is a hole around the roundel with a 3mm gap. How are you getting it done?

While looking at it I noticed that someone scuffed the right corner of my front bumper. Luckily it was just dirty and it came off. Another bonus of the bra!

Yeah, I didn't like the gap.

I asked them to pull off the roundel and run the clear bra under where the roundel is a tiny bit and then put the roundel back on.

We'll see how it looks. I am afraid the dirt will accumulate at the edge of the cut and it will start to peel.

I'll get some pics posted next week once I get it.

Calgary Agent · 04-05-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

I'll get some pics posted next week once I get it.

Glenn - it's going to look awesome. I understand your front aero lip is installed

If you're coming down on the 11th let me know when you arrive ... I'd like to see your car (clean) and with all the goodies installed.

sparkyg · 04-05-2008, 10:21 AM

CA, is the Blinder legal in Canada, or AB?

Calgary Agent · 04-05-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

CA, is the Blinder legal in Canada, or AB?

Yes to both questions.

vtec96 · 04-05-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary Agent

You didn't get the 3M transparent bra / front protection? A must have in Alberta!

Shadow tinting is busy until next SAT....

benyl · 04-05-2008, 01:18 PM

ST is great place. They have done all my cars since I started buying new ones. The M3 doesn't have 3M, but it generally doesn't come out until the gravel is gone. I never thought I would have garage queen... lol

canada_dude · 04-08-2008, 11:58 PM

I finally gave in and took the Sports package as well.

sparkyg · 04-09-2008, 07:13 AM

Good choice, ya gotta get it not just for the oil cooler etc but the seats too.

canada_dude · 04-09-2008, 10:29 AM

I actually got it because of the seats, the higher speed limit which in turn gives the impression of a higher resale value, and the oil cooler. If I decide to add the oil cooler later it would cost me dearly and if I changed the chip for higher top speed, also would cost $. So why not just do it now.

Also I have to admit, the mags are much better looking from the sports package than the regular ones that comes with the 335xi.

canada_dude · 04-09-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec96

Shadow tinting is busy until next SAT....

Let us know what the cost is for your tints and 3M bra.

CPI · 04-09-2008, 04:43 PM

i got my tint done at Icon Auto Tinting. He did a really good job. He also did my previous car. 20% all the way around. I dont have any pics yet, maybe ill try to take some on the weekend, or you can check it out at the meet.

canada_dude · 04-16-2008, 10:26 AM

Does anyone know a place in Calgary where I can get BMW Rims for a great price. I checked with http://www.finishlinewheels.com and the shipping will cost around $35/rim plus taxes. I'm hoping I can find someone in town that can help.

sparkyg · 04-16-2008, 10:42 AM

You mean replicas right?

canada_dude · 04-16-2008, 10:48 AM

Yup. I was told that there really isn't much of a difference when you are using them for Winters. With our harsh winter, it's better to ruin replicas than the real deal. What would you suggest?

vtec96 · 04-16-2008, 05:18 PM

I need a set for winter, too!!

canada_dude · 04-16-2008, 05:34 PM

Guys, I went to tirerack and a set of 4 winters (Continentals TS790 V 205/50-17) performance tires AND rims (Rial Como 17x7.5), balance, pressure monitors, shipping, taxes, etc, for a grand total of about $1,228 USD. What do you think? Is that a good price?
I'm thinking about buying them now (while they are on special) and have them ready for next year.

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04-04-2008, 06:48 PM	#23
vtec96 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	I am happy with my car so far... but I hate Calgary's road... My car is 3 days old with less han 150KM but already got rock chips... __________________ CURRENT: 2009 E89 35i Dinan Stage 2 PAST: 2008 E92 335xi
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04-04-2008, 10:11 PM	#25
dubber1 Private First Class 6 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2017 430i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	The bra is a must. I have three good chips in the windshield, a bunch of chips in the paint, and a broken foglight. 21,000 km in 7 months will do that though I guess. The car itself is great. Love it! I think that we are going to need another meet here later in April or in May sometime. __________________ *2017 430i xDrive Cabriolet* Retired: 2007 335xi Sapphire/Terra Premium Retired: 2006 325i, Premium
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04-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#26
sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	Gotta get the bra, I got Calg BMW to try a new application method around the roundel, we'll see how it looks. Wait till the Dinan stg 2 comes out, we can all drive around like we stole our cars
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04-05-2008, 10:21 AM	#31
sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	CA, is the Blinder legal in Canada, or AB?
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04-05-2008, 01:18 PM	#34
benyl Lieutenant 6 Rep 408 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '10 W204 w/m156 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	ST is great place. They have done all my cars since I started buying new ones. The M3 doesn't have 3M, but it generally doesn't come out until the gravel is gone. I never thought I would have garage queen... lol __________________ E92 335iA, AW on BLK, Al trim, Premium, Nav, 6FL, CA, Sport, PDC, Paddles... W204 C63, OBS on BLK, Carbon Trim, Premium, Performance, Rev Cam, and stock exhaust...
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04-08-2008, 11:58 PM	#35
canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I finally gave in and took the Sports package as well.
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04-09-2008, 07:13 AM	#36
sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	Good choice, ya gotta get it not just for the oil cooler etc but the seats too.
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04-09-2008, 10:29 AM	#37
canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I actually got it because of the seats, the higher speed limit which in turn gives the impression of a higher resale value, and the oil cooler. If I decide to add the oil cooler later it would cost me dearly and if I changed the chip for higher top speed, also would cost $. So why not just do it now. Also I have to admit, the mags are much better looking from the sports package than the regular ones that comes with the 335xi.
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04-09-2008, 04:43 PM	#39
CPI 403_e39 138 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2003 ///M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 335 [0.00]	i got my tint done at Icon Auto Tinting. He did a really good job. He also did my previous car. 20% all the way around. I dont have any pics yet, maybe ill try to take some on the weekend, or you can check it out at the meet. __________________ \|\|KWVI Coilovers\|\|Matte Black Grille\|\|28% Tint\|\|Iforged Daytona\|\|19X8 19X10\|\|H&S Exhaust\|\|Exotics Tuning Lip\|\|Slimmbones Rear Diffuser II\|\|AngelIBright V3 Angel Eyes\|\| Fog light covers\|\|UUC RK6 Shift Knob\|\|
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04-16-2008, 10:26 AM	#40
canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know a place in Calgary where I can get BMW Rims for a great price. I checked with http://www.finishlinewheels.com and the shipping will cost around $35/rim plus taxes. I'm hoping I can find someone in town that can help.
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04-16-2008, 10:42 AM	#41
sparkyg Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: A6 Allroad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country iTrader: (5)	You mean replicas right?
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04-16-2008, 10:48 AM	#42
canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yup. I was told that there really isn't much of a difference when you are using them for Winters. With our harsh winter, it's better to ruin replicas than the real deal. What would you suggest?
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04-16-2008, 05:18 PM	#43
vtec96 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	I need a set for winter, too!! __________________ CURRENT: 2009 E89 35i Dinan Stage 2 PAST: 2008 E92 335xi
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04-16-2008, 05:34 PM	#44
canada_dude Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan, 2021 Tesla Y Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Guys, I went to tirerack and a set of 4 winters (Continentals TS790 V 205/50-17) performance tires AND rims (Rial Como 17x7.5), balance, pressure monitors, shipping, taxes, etc, for a grand total of about $1,228 USD. What do you think? Is that a good price? I'm thinking about buying them now (while they are on special) and have them ready for next year.
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