Official Alberta Members Thread (#2)

PA66400 · 11-09-2011, 10:46 PM

PA66400- Calgary

bigup · 11-10-2011, 07:13 PM

Ugh .. no luck finding a decent beater yet, so I put my winters on my 335i today... suck suck suck suck suck!

They look horrible, have no grip on days like today, and the ride is far too soft & spongy.

I had to turn off my meth, and put the JB4 on low boost just to get some traction on dry roads.

I'm moving somewhere where I can stay on summers year round!

idspispopd · 11-11-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bigup

Ugh .. no luck finding a decent beater yet, so I put my winters on my 335i today... suck suck suck suck suck!

They look horrible, have no grip on days like today, and the ride is far too soft & spongy.

I had to turn off my meth, and put the JB4 on low boost just to get some traction on dry roads.

I'm moving somewhere where I can stay on summers year round!

Yes, we all have to wear our winter boots, just like little kids.....and we can't run around at breakneck speed in the winter either.

Get over it. Sheesh.

ttt1595 · 11-11-2011, 11:55 AM

Never mind Simon.
At least you have the common sense to default ur JB4

bigup · 11-12-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by taxbuster

Yes, we all have to wear our winter boots, just like little kids.....and we can't run around at breakneck speed in the winter either.

Get over it. Sheesh.

Yikes. That told me!

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Originally Posted by ttt1595

Never mind Simon.
At least you have the common sense to default ur JB4

Sooner I can get this thing off the road the better.

But why does everybody in Calgary seem to think they can sell their rusted out unsafe vehicle with a broken motor, bald tires, and no brakes for $2,000 .. lol. Back home we'd get something safe and working for half that!

E90MCF · 11-12-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by taxbuster

Yes, we all have to wear our winter boots, just like little kids.....and we can't run around at breakneck speed in the winter either.

Get over it. Sheesh.

LOL

idspispopd · 11-15-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bigup

But why does everybody in Calgary seem to think they can sell their rusted out unsafe vehicle with a broken motor, bald tires, and no brakes for $2,000 .. lol. Back home we'd get something safe and working for half that!

Because a fool and his money are soon parted.

Please - go "back home", wherever that might be.

bigup · 11-15-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by taxbuster

Because a fool and his money are soon parted.

Please - go "back home", wherever that might be.

You sound like such a great fun person!!

I suggest you join us at some of our meets next year, and find out we are real people here, rather than getting on your internet warrior high horse.

CPI · 11-15-2011, 09:40 PM

^ +1 bigup hosted a great meet this summer and is a really nice guy. He brought everyone food a had an awesome bbq. Really nice guy. Its a really good benefit to have forum members like this who will go out of their way for the community.

CalgaryX3 · 11-16-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by taxbuster

Because a fool and his money are soon parted.

Please - go "back home", wherever that might be.

.
So not cool.

A

XB101 · 11-16-2011, 10:01 PM

Do we have winter meets? Like going to a pub/bar/restaurant for grub and chat or watch a game?

CPI · 11-16-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by XB101

Do we have winter meets? Like going to a pub/bar/restaurant for grub and chat or watch a game?

We haven't had a winter meet yet, but we could always set one up.

ttt1595 · 11-16-2011, 10:42 PM

+1000 for Bigup.
Hopefully he wont loose any sleep by small minded comments....
Sounds good for a get together---up for organizing MR Bigup?? lol or Taxbuster??
Tony.

idspispopd · 11-16-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CPI

^ +1 bigup hosted a great meet this summer and is a really nice guy. He brought everyone food a had an awesome bbq. Really nice guy. Its a really good benefit to have forum members like this who will go out of their way for the community.

I don't disagree at all. Just didn't like the whiny comments.

No offense intended - but we all live in Alberta and we all know what &*^%$# winter is like.

Speaking of which, got a (quick) chance to try out my new Blizzak LM-25s in Mount Royal while cutting through on my way to work on the snowy day this week - I'm pretty impressed with their work on the icy sections. Not enough for a real workout, but decent. And they're not too sucky on dry road - a little wobbly on a real high speed turn, but they still stick.

Anyhoo - cheers to all.

calgarye90 · 11-17-2011, 12:04 AM

Glad m back to this community.
AW f10 535 xdrive with M sport. Pls add me in.

bigup · 11-17-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by taxbuster

I don't disagree at all. Just didn't like the whiny comments.

No offense intended - but we all live in Alberta and we all know what &*^%$# winter is like.

Speaking of which, got a (quick) chance to try out my new Blizzak LM-25s in Mount Royal while cutting through on my way to work on the snowy day this week - I'm pretty impressed with their work on the icy sections. Not enough for a real workout, but decent. And they're not too sucky on dry road - a little wobbly on a real high speed turn, but they still stick.

Anyhoo - cheers to all.

Didn't mean to come across as whiny .. even though I have been known to have the odd rant. I've been here for 10+ years, and am still not over winter; I probably never will be.

If I had my way, I'd live somewhere nice and warm, but my Calgarian wife won't let me (yet!).

As for winter meet.. at least I'd get to see other BMW's covered in salt rather than just getting upset about mine!

mad villain · 11-17-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XB101

Do we have winter meets? Like going to a pub/bar/restaurant for grub and chat or watch a game?

i'd be down for a winter meet

CPI · 11-17-2011, 03:51 PM

^ yea I hear ya! Winter bites but it has its pros and cons!.

A conversation/rant, whatever it may be, is better than no one posting at all in this section. The BMW group is pretty tight in Alberta, so its nice if every one can get along.

mad villain · 11-17-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CPI

Winter bites but it has its pros and cons!.

defs agree with this! a nice empty parking lot after it snows is always fun.

the rocks/salt/death cold isn't as much fun tho.

viv u still got ur e39 or did u have to sell it?

CPI · 11-17-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mad villain

defs agree with this! a nice empty parking lot after it snows is always fun.

the rocks/salt/death cold isn't as much fun tho.

viv u still got ur e39 or did u have to sell it?

Still got it. I haven't had too many offers. I might just end up keeping it.

I'm selling my wheels though.

e85sbm · 11-17-2011, 07:32 PM

I wish I could buy your wheels, but I would need to buy suspension first!

Stupid Xi that looks like a 4x4.

mad villain · 11-17-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by e85sbm

I wish I could buy your wheels, but I would need to buy suspension first!

Stupid Xi that looks like a 4x4.

+1

11-09-2011, 10:46 PM	#771
PA66400 Private First Class 16 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	PA66400- Calgary
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11-10-2011, 07:13 PM	#772
bigup Random Car Person 25 Rep 481 Posts Drives: Slow M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	Ugh .. no luck finding a decent beater yet, so I put my winters on my 335i today... suck suck suck suck suck! They look horrible, have no grip on days like today, and the ride is far too soft & spongy. I had to turn off my meth, and put the JB4 on low boost just to get some traction on dry roads. I'm moving somewhere where I can stay on summers year round!
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11-11-2011, 11:55 AM	#774
ttt1595 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2005 bmw m3 bmw x3 m40i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 Bmw m3 [9.00] 2005 bmw m3 [0.00] 2019 Bmw x3 m40i [0.00]	Never mind Simon. At least you have the common sense to default ur JB4
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11-15-2011, 09:40 PM	#779
CPI 403_e39 137 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2003 ///M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 335 [0.00]	^ +1 bigup hosted a great meet this summer and is a really nice guy. He brought everyone food a had an awesome bbq. Really nice guy. Its a really good benefit to have forum members like this who will go out of their way for the community. __________________ \|\|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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11-16-2011, 10:01 PM	#781
XB101 Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2011 TiAg X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Do we have winter meets? Like going to a pub/bar/restaurant for grub and chat or watch a game?
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11-16-2011, 10:42 PM	#783
ttt1595 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2005 bmw m3 bmw x3 m40i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 Bmw m3 [9.00] 2005 bmw m3 [0.00] 2019 Bmw x3 m40i [0.00]	+1000 for Bigup. Hopefully he wont loose any sleep by small minded comments.... Sounds good for a get together---up for organizing MR Bigup?? lol or Taxbuster?? Tony.
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11-17-2011, 12:04 AM	#785
calgarye90 Private First Class 2 Rep 101 Posts Drives: e90 N54 f10 N55 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: calgary iTrader: (1)	Glad m back to this community. AW f10 535 xdrive with M sport. Pls add me in.
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11-17-2011, 03:51 PM	#788
CPI 403_e39 137 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2003 ///M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 335 [0.00]	^ yea I hear ya! Winter bites but it has its pros and cons!. A conversation/rant, whatever it may be, is better than no one posting at all in this section. The BMW group is pretty tight in Alberta, so its nice if every one can get along. __________________ \|\|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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11-17-2011, 07:32 PM	#791
e85sbm Snow Wizard 35 Rep 425 Posts Drives: F10 & E89 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (2)	I wish I could buy your wheels, but I would need to buy suspension first! Stupid Xi that looks like a 4x4.
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