Official WI Chat and Meet Thread

Fun w/N54 · 02-12-2014, 10:22 PM

Yes CJ I second and third that motion about the roads. I live 25 min North of Milwaukee but work on NW side. Between all the recessed sewer covers and buckling roads its a real challenge.

Between that and damn weather I made first car payment on 335IS I had shipped up from Texas, 2011 with 16k miles. Driven it grand total of 5 miles in last month.

Cheers

CJD3 · 02-13-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pbirsche90

I think they're terrible everywhere. I already had to replace one of my winter tires from a pothole.

Also very new to BMW and this forum! Got myself a e90 328i 6MT as a graduation present to myself after college. Now moved to Madison and getting settled.

Hopefully looking to get some solid upgrades on it when this "polar vortex" finally goes away and the salt gets off the roads.

Yea, i bought an HID kit that has been sitting in the box for about a month and a half now.. its just tooooooo cold to spend an hour in the garage putting it in. I cant take these halogens any more, starting to get desperate!!!

chatch10 · 02-13-2014, 01:08 PM

I agree. The roads are terrible everywhere, but there is nothing they can do until it warms up and they get a chance to repave/fix the potholes. Just gotta drive a little more carefully for a few months.

CJD3 · 02-13-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fun w/N54

Yes CJ I second and third that motion about the roads. I live 25 min North of Milwaukee but work on NW side. Between all the recessed sewer covers and buckling roads its a real challenge.

Between that and damn weather I made first car payment on 335IS I had shipped up from Texas, 2011 with 16k miles. Driven it grand total of 5 miles in last month.

Cheers

Yea... i caught a nasty sewer cover the other day in Germantown. Rocked my entire car.

Fun w/N54 · 02-13-2014, 05:28 PM

The local BMW chapter has meeting at concours on green bay ave tonight at 630. will be my first attempt so will see how it goes. are you guys members?

CJD3 · 02-13-2014, 07:46 PM

i'm not a member, didn't know that was such a thing.. but damn if i would have looked at this sooner I probably would have went and checked it out.

GB-335xiCoupe · 02-15-2014, 08:31 AM

Roads in Green Bay are still pretty shitty, but that doesn't stop me from tracking up about 800 miles per week... Those winter tires and wheels work great in this. I don't baby my 335xi -that car is made for this...

Still, I can't wait to get back to my all-seasons... and for this eternal winter to end. My shovels are worn thin from grinding on the driveway.

Fun w/N54 · 02-15-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CJD3

i'm not a member, didn't know that was such a thing.. but damn if i would have looked at this sooner I probably would have went and checked it out.

Me either. Signed up for BMW Club of America and was automatically signed up for local chapter. Guess they meet once a month in general then have half dozen or so events throughout the year.

CJD3 · 02-15-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

Roads in Green Bay are still pretty shitty, but that doesn't stop me from tracking up about 800 miles per week... Those winter tires and wheels work great in this. I don't baby my 335xi -that car is made for this...

Still, I can't wait to get back to my all-seasons... and for this eternal winter to end. My shovels are worn thin from grinding on the driveway.

The XI is absolutely amazing in the snow. Im actually pretty pissed at my self for not looking into the AWD sooner.. This winter has been pretty bad, but i have to admit.. Ive been having some fun driving in it.

GB-335xiCoupe · 02-16-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CJD3

The XI is absolutely amazing in the snow. Im actually pretty pissed at my self for not looking into the AWD sooner.. This winter has been pretty bad, but i have to admit.. Ive been having some fun driving in it.

TC off, Donuts on the cul-de-sac. I've even been able to drift the xi a little bit.

CJD3 · 02-16-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

TC off, Donuts on the cul-de-sac. I've even been able to drift the xi a little bit.

haha! right on! I probably can't do as good of donuts as you though.. the 328 just a needs a little bit more power to really get a good one going.

tbehling · 03-11-2014, 11:11 PM

Hey guys, im brand new to the forum. I recently purchased a 2006 325xi to replace my 02 audi a4 with 175k on it. unfortunately it has developed a slow oil leak from the oil pan. Can anyone recommend an indy shop in the Green Bay area to take it to

GB-335xiCoupe · 03-11-2014, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tbehling

Hey guys, im brand new to the forum. I recently purchased a 2006 325xi to replace my 02 audi a4 with 175k on it. unfortunately it has developed a slow oil leak from the oil pan. Can anyone recommend an indy shop in the Green Bay area to take it to

There's a place just South of the 172 exit for GV. Just past the intersection of GV and Hoffman road. [Edit: It's called Welsing Auto, 2750 Monroe Rd. 336-7770]

Dyno247 · 03-22-2014, 11:27 AM

Anyone in Milwaukee willing to register my battery? I tried BMW Logger, but I don't know if it worked or not.

cband · 04-05-2014, 05:33 PM

If anyone in Milwaukee area needs scanning or ncs help PM me... I am quite experienced on the E90s.

bxiong2110 · 04-15-2014, 12:42 PM

Hello, I am new to this forum and was wondering if anyone in our area does coding? I dont live far from Mad town and it would be nice to meet others. Let us all know if anything comes up.

lakefront · 05-08-2014, 03:29 PM

can anyone recommend a shop to do coilovers install? Seems most places don't want to touch them or charge an arm and both legs......Thanks!
Preferred Mequon- Grafton area but doesn't have to be there.

wisco · 05-08-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lakefront

can anyone recommend a shop to do coilovers install? Seems most places don't want to touch them or charge an arm and both legs......Thanks!
Preferred Mequon- Grafton area but doesn't have to be there.

I'm in Milwaukee and own an independent Audi / BMW shop. Experience since 1997. Feel free to stop in or text / call. $50/hr is my average rate. fouronefour 4O6725O

GB-335xiCoupe · 05-10-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lakefront

can anyone recommend a shop to do coilovers install? Seems most places don't want to touch them or charge an arm and both legs......Thanks!
Preferred Mequon- Grafton area but doesn't have to be there.

This is something you can really DIY, but you should really use a lift. You can do it with jacks/stands, but it is a LOT easier with a lift, for obvious reasons. There's lots of videos on this... Here's a good one.

E92TTKING · 05-10-2014, 02:09 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714685

Anyone local wants a nice stealth sub setup let me know^

Or a conti dw
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=981773

GB-335xiCoupe · 05-11-2014, 09:10 PM

Anyone recognize this car, spotted at Fleet Farm, GB today? Possibly an e90post member? Looks like an enthusiast to me! Nice wheels anyway...

denialchild45 · 06-25-2014, 11:31 AM

Hey everybody, new to the forum.
Just picked up a Black 2006 325i 6spd... Coming from the VW world (totaled my GLI thanks to these awesome awesome potholes we've been having)
This is my first BMW so definitely gonna check out the FAQ's and all that to avoid the repeat questions, but if anyone has any advice- I'll gladly welcome it.

02-12-2014, 10:22 PM	#1211
Fun w/N54 Lieutenant 39 Rep 592 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335is AW/CR/DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WI iTrader: (2)	Yes CJ I second and third that motion about the roads. I live 25 min North of Milwaukee but work on NW side. Between all the recessed sewer covers and buckling roads its a real challenge. Between that and damn weather I made first car payment on 335IS I had shipped up from Texas, 2011 with 16k miles. Driven it grand total of 5 miles in last month. Cheers __________________ Evolution Racewerks FMIC and Charge Pipe with TIAL-Q. Wedge Tuned 93 Oct, K&N Panel, Conti DWS 245/275.
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02-13-2014, 01:08 PM	#1213
chatch10 Lieutenant 65 Rep 411 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (1)	I agree. The roads are terrible everywhere, but there is nothing they can do until it warms up and they get a chance to repave/fix the potholes. Just gotta drive a little more carefully for a few months.
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02-13-2014, 05:28 PM	#1215
Fun w/N54 Lieutenant 39 Rep 592 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335is AW/CR/DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WI iTrader: (2)	The local BMW chapter has meeting at concours on green bay ave tonight at 630. will be my first attempt so will see how it goes. are you guys members? __________________ Evolution Racewerks FMIC and Charge Pipe with TIAL-Q. Wedge Tuned 93 Oct, K&N Panel, Conti DWS 245/275.
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02-13-2014, 07:46 PM	#1216
CJD3 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	i'm not a member, didn't know that was such a thing.. but damn if i would have looked at this sooner I probably would have went and checked it out.
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02-15-2014, 08:31 AM	#1217
GB-335xiCoupe Libertarian 132 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: 29k mi per year. Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Green Bay area iTrader: (0)	Roads in Green Bay are still pretty shitty, but that doesn't stop me from tracking up about 800 miles per week... Those winter tires and wheels work great in this. I don't baby my 335xi -that car is made for this... Still, I can't wait to get back to my all-seasons... and for this eternal winter to end. My shovels are worn thin from grinding on the driveway. __________________ 2011 335xi Coupe BSM (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW, Alpina B3 Flash) Bought 08/09/2013@53,340mi Current 3/13/2019@206,283mi Fail(s): tstat hous/water pump 89k, Chargepipe 106k, coolant tank 114k, FRM3 114k Maint: Walnut blast 101k, Trans/T-case Fluid 103k, OFHG 195k
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03-11-2014, 11:11 PM	#1222
tbehling Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2013 320i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Green Bay, WI iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, im brand new to the forum. I recently purchased a 2006 325xi to replace my 02 audi a4 with 175k on it. unfortunately it has developed a slow oil leak from the oil pan. Can anyone recommend an indy shop in the Green Bay area to take it to
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03-22-2014, 11:27 AM	#1224
Dyno247 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Anyone in Milwaukee willing to register my battery? I tried BMW Logger, but I don't know if it worked or not.
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04-05-2014, 05:33 PM	#1225
cband Private 3 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 330xi (2006) Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Northen USA iTrader: (0)	If anyone in Milwaukee area needs scanning or ncs help PM me... I am quite experienced on the E90s. Last edited by cband; 04-06-2014 at 12:06 PM..
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04-15-2014, 12:42 PM	#1226
bxiong2110 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Hello, I am new to this forum and was wondering if anyone in our area does coding? I dont live far from Mad town and it would be nice to meet others. Let us all know if anything comes up.
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05-08-2014, 03:29 PM	#1227
lakefront Captain 561 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 2017 Macan GTS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SE Wisconsin iTrader: (2)	can anyone recommend a shop to do coilovers install? Seems most places don't want to touch them or charge an arm and both legs......Thanks! Preferred Mequon- Grafton area but doesn't have to be there.
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05-10-2014, 02:09 PM	#1230
E92TTKING Colonel 250 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Merica iTrader: (10)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=714685 Anyone local wants a nice stealth sub setup let me know^ Or a conti dw http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=981773
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05-11-2014, 09:10 PM	#1231
GB-335xiCoupe Libertarian 132 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: 29k mi per year. Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Green Bay area iTrader: (0)	Spotted in Green Bay Anyone recognize this car, spotted at Fleet Farm, GB today? Possibly an e90post member? Looks like an enthusiast to me! Nice wheels anyway... __________________ 2011 335xi Coupe BSM (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW, Alpina B3 Flash) Bought 08/09/2013@53,340mi Current 3/13/2019@206,283mi Fail(s): tstat hous/water pump 89k, Chargepipe 106k, coolant tank 114k, FRM3 114k Maint: Walnut blast 101k, Trans/T-case Fluid 103k, OFHG 195k
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06-25-2014, 11:31 AM	#1232
denialchild45 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2006 325i e90 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: milwaukee iTrader: (1)	Hey everybody, new to the forum. Just picked up a Black 2006 325i 6spd... Coming from the VW world (totaled my GLI thanks to these awesome awesome potholes we've been having) This is my first BMW so definitely gonna check out the FAQ's and all that to avoid the repeat questions, but if anyone has any advice- I'll gladly welcome it.
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