Official Minnesota Chat Thread

ajvee · 02-24-2010, 12:59 PM

Do it! From a parts perspective, I would go the M3 route because I would imagine that they have much more after market support.

IRL-MN · 02-24-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Do it! From a parts perspective, I would go the M3 route because I would imagine that they have much more after market support.

That's true. There are also many more M3s to choose from, even in the upper Mid-West. There was an interesting lookingg '97 M3 with a Dinan tune and CAI on craigslist recently, but it's gone now. It had over 100k but looked in good shape. Would have been a good starting point!

BSME90 · 02-24-2010, 01:56 PM

Spent the morning at Menards and O'Reilly's trying to find the parts for the so-called "$4DIY Front License mount." Ended up spending around $12 because I had to buy some plugs for the holes in my front bumper. Eventually I will have whole bumper painted and holes filled in.

EDIT: Added pics.

I also ordered some bumperplugs from bumperplugs.com

IRL-MN · 02-24-2010, 01:57 PM

I'm not planning on going too crazy with race mods, at least initially. Need to drive the thing for hours on the highway just to get to any track from here, so would like to retain some creature comforts

But, yeah, an E36 M3 would probably make the most sense for me.

ajvee · 02-24-2010, 02:31 PM

Martin,

That looks great for the cost! Can you adjust the height of the plate at all? I wish I had looked into this before I bought mine from gominigo. Good job man.

ajvee · 02-24-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Better

I'm leaving mine off. F-it. I don't care. Although, if he get's me a third time and I actually have to pay, then yeah, I'll maybe put it on.

Nick

Are you allowed to put it on your dash against your windshield? I've seen a couple of guys do that.

BSME90 · 02-24-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Are you allowed to put it on your dash against your windshield? I've seen a couple of guys do that.

You can't do that. Besides scratching you dash, it becomes a projectile in a crash.

IRL-MN · 02-24-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

Better

I'm leaving mine off. F-it. I don't care. Although, if he get's me a third time and I actually have to pay, then yeah, I'll maybe put it on.

Nick

Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you...

IRL-MN · 02-24-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BSME90

You can't do that. Besides scratching you dash, it becomes a projectile in a crash.

+1 on scratches and/or cutting your head off in the event of an accident.

Are you planning on using screws to mount the plate eventually? Would the plate be too high if you flipped the angle bracket the other way? That way the whole bracket would be hidden behind the plate.

BSME90 · 02-24-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Martin,

That looks great for the cost! Can you adjust the height of the plate at all? I wish I had looked into this before I bought mine from gominigo. Good job man.

There are only a few ways I can adjust the height.
1. Flip the L bracket.
2. Flip the Rope Clamp to that the bolts are pointing down.
3. Mount the plate through the bottom holes.

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you...

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

+1 on scratches and/or cutting your head off in the event of an accident.
Are you planning on using screws to mount the plate eventually? Would the plate be too high if you flipped the angle bracket the other way? That way the whole bracket would be hidden behind the plate.

Yea, I will be using screws, I just forgot to buy them and the only thing I can use temporarily are zipties. I'm still getting used to the location. When I was walking to my car it seemed like it's sticking it's tongue out.

ajvee · 02-24-2010, 04:50 PM

Turbo Chaps,

Here is something you might find interesting.

I saw peak boost of about 8.6 lbs on my stock car last night, which was pretty cold if you recall. Assuming stock peak boost is about 8 lbs, this 8.6 lbs is kind of counterintuitive. In colder weather, the ECU will reduce boost levels because colder is denser and has higher volume. Thus, theoretically, peak boost in cold weather will be lower than 8lbs. Alternatively, it will increase these levels in the summer because of less dense air.

Does this sound abnormal? I have no complaints, the car runs like a champ.

Cheers,
Anvar

ajvee · 02-24-2010, 06:36 PM

How about this one Gary?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...616117536.html

MN BMW · 02-24-2010, 06:49 PM

Well, got the car back from Imola this afternoon. We (the wife and I) decided to go with 40% tint. IMO it is perfect! It looks like it could be stock, which was was I the look I was going for.

Big thanks to Kevin and his staff!

I'll try to get some pics up in the next day or so.

BSME90 · 02-24-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

How about this one Gary?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...616117536.html

That looks beautiful! I like the garage too, car sleeps on carpet.

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Originally Posted by MN BMW

Well, got the car back from Imola this afternoon. We (the wife and I) decided to go with 40% tint. IMO it is perfect! It looks like it could be stock, which was was I the look I was going for.

Nice! 40% is good enough that you probably won't get hassled for it.

BrianMN · 02-24-2010, 08:21 PM

Hey Guys,
So I've got a set of Vorshlag camber plates, and my roomate and I are going to replicate them and make a Vorshlag-Style camber/caster system. We'll make a small modification with the caster adjustment system. This will be the exact level of quality as the real Vorshlag plates, with the same (if not better) alloy steel, and they will be made via CNC Mazak and Waterjet.

http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=199

I plan on selling these for $249 (Real ones are $400+) I really think these are simple to pump out on the CNC machines, and should not be marked up to $400. They can even be custom engraved!

I'll be starting with a set of 5, and posting pictures within the next few days!

Just for survey's sake, How would you feel, or think other people would feel, about buying these one-off camber plates? Would the cost of $249 tempt you?

Thanks for the ideas guys,

Brian.

Showsol2211 · 02-25-2010, 02:01 AM

I am curious, does anyone have a alarm/remote start in there car? I was looking to get one, but no one I talk to will touch a BMW. If all else fails, I will just go without one. It just would have been nice to get one put in.

ajvee · 02-25-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

This car is located in Fargo, ND. The owner has two M3's and an M5 - from what I can tell this M3 is perfect.

Nick

Do I get a broker's fee if you buy it Nick

ajvee · 02-25-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

lol - I'll buy you a Caribou. I won't be getting this car

I can't afford to have another RWD car - if anything I need to think about getting another truck or an AWD beater. I'd love to get like an '02 S4 but they scare me with all their electrical and mechanical bullshit.

Nick

IMHO RWD with good winter tires > AWD

. Our forefathers all had rwd and they got around just fine in a lot more snow.

ajvee · 02-25-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

I agree but I want to just have all seasons and AWD/4WD - I can't have a winter ride that needs wheel swaps and specail tires - it needs to be turn key.

Nick

70s landrover defender 110

BrianMN · 02-25-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Hey Guys,
So I've got a set of Vorshlag camber plates, and my roomate and I are going to replicate them and make a Vorshlag-Style camber/caster system. We'll make a small modification with the caster adjustment system. This will be the exact level of quality as the real Vorshlag plates, with the same (if not better) alloy steel, and they will be made via CNC Mazak and Waterjet.

http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=199

I plan on selling these for $249 (Real ones are $400+) I really think these are simple to pump out on the CNC machines, and should not be marked up to $400. They can even be custom engraved!

I'll be starting with a set of 5, and posting pictures within the next few days!

Just for survey's sake, How would you feel, or think other people would feel, about buying these one-off camber plates? Would the cost of $249 tempt you?

Thanks for the ideas guys,

Brian.

Hey Guys, Any response for this? Am I wasting my time and machine hours?

Thanks!

Can't wait to meet up again soon!

MN BMW · 02-25-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick.CBR

So did they do the tint right there in the shop or send it out?

Nick

I believe it was done in the shop by an installer Kevin works with.

ajvee · 02-25-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Hey Guys, Any response for this? Am I wasting my time and machine hours?

Thanks!

Can't wait to meet up again soon!

Brian,

My understanding is that camber plates are primarily for track use. Is this correct? Since I am not really planning on tracking my car, I am not sure how these will be beneficial for me.

Cheers,
Anvar

02-24-2010, 12:59 PM	#243
ajvee Major 119 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Do it! From a parts perspective, I would go the M3 route because I would imagine that they have much more after market support.
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02-24-2010, 01:56 PM	#245
BSME90 Captain 42 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [9.00]	Spent the morning at Menards and O'Reilly's trying to find the parts for the so-called "$4DIY Front License mount." Ended up spending around $12 because I had to buy some plugs for the holes in my front bumper. Eventually I will have whole bumper painted and holes filled in. EDIT: Added pics. I also ordered some bumperplugs from bumperplugs.com Attached Images Last edited by BSME90; 02-24-2010 at 02:28 PM..
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02-24-2010, 01:57 PM	#246
IRL-MN Major 44 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	I'm not planning on going too crazy with race mods, at least initially. Need to drive the thing for hours on the highway just to get to any track from here, so would like to retain some creature comforts But, yeah, an E36 M3 would probably make the most sense for me.
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02-24-2010, 02:31 PM	#247
ajvee Major 119 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Martin, That looks great for the cost! Can you adjust the height of the plate at all? I wish I had looked into this before I bought mine from gominigo. Good job man.
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02-24-2010, 04:50 PM	#253
ajvee Major 119 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Turbo Chaps, Here is something you might find interesting. I saw peak boost of about 8.6 lbs on my stock car last night, which was pretty cold if you recall. Assuming stock peak boost is about 8 lbs, this 8.6 lbs is kind of counterintuitive. In colder weather, the ECU will reduce boost levels because colder is denser and has higher volume. Thus, theoretically, peak boost in cold weather will be lower than 8lbs. Alternatively, it will increase these levels in the summer because of less dense air. Does this sound abnormal? I have no complaints, the car runs like a champ. Cheers, Anvar
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02-24-2010, 06:36 PM	#254
ajvee Major 119 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	How about this one Gary? http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hn...616117536.html
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02-24-2010, 06:49 PM	#255
MN BMW Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 07 Montego 328 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Well, got the car back from Imola this afternoon. We (the wife and I) decided to go with 40% tint. IMO it is perfect! It looks like it could be stock, which was was I the look I was going for. Big thanks to Kevin and his staff! I'll try to get some pics up in the next day or so. __________________ Montego/Beige with Aluminum/ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/XENON/OEM Spoiler/M Footrest/Logic7/Style 158 for Winter
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02-24-2010, 08:21 PM	#257
BrianMN Banned 114 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	Hey Guys, So I've got a set of Vorshlag camber plates, and my roomate and I are going to replicate them and make a Vorshlag-Style camber/caster system. We'll make a small modification with the caster adjustment system. This will be the exact level of quality as the real Vorshlag plates, with the same (if not better) alloy steel, and they will be made via CNC Mazak and Waterjet. http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...roducts_id=199 I plan on selling these for $249 (Real ones are $400+) I really think these are simple to pump out on the CNC machines, and should not be marked up to $400. They can even be custom engraved! I'll be starting with a set of 5, and posting pictures within the next few days! Just for survey's sake, How would you feel, or think other people would feel, about buying these one-off camber plates? Would the cost of $249 tempt you? Thanks for the ideas guys, Brian.
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02-25-2010, 02:01 AM	#258
Showsol2211 Blacked out 9 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (3)	I am curious, does anyone have a alarm/remote start in there car? I was looking to get one, but no one I talk to will touch a BMW. If all else fails, I will just go without one. It just would have been nice to get one put in.
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