Official Houston Thread

Couch · 03-19-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamnmotion

how'd you get the dent if you don't mind me asking. That's pretty serious if something fell on it, any engine damage?

It's a very small dent, a ding really, on the front of the passenger side of the hood near the headlight. Hardly noticeable.

My roommate dropped a wrench or something on it. I was pretty pissed inside, but what can you do. He's paying for it, I just have to get the motivation to get it fixed.

Took my car in for service this morning. Got an X3 for a loaner. Pretty excited I got something different.

thisguyhere · 03-25-2009, 02:49 AM

anyone interested in going to HRP anytime soon?

wellwell · 04-09-2009, 11:40 PM

any houston guys have a BT scanner i can hook up to? i threw a SES light after an install. i will pay. thanks

darkphantom · 04-10-2009, 02:39 AM

yeah same here....I think motorwerks has one? give em a call.

uhcoug2011 · 04-10-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by preciseeye

anyone interested in going to HRP anytime soon?

Bro I'm always up for HRP! Let's go

roozie2001 · 04-13-2009, 03:07 PM

anyone been to motorwerks? do they have the BT Tool??

Humble335i · 04-14-2009, 08:46 AM

Just bought the enthusiast version so I have 2 VIN's to spare.

If anyone is going in for service and has concerns about codes feel free to PM me. Cost ~290 for the cable so I'd probably hit you up for 1/3 of the cost but in return I'd be willing to clear your codes as needed (within reason .. don't call me at 3 AM and expect an answer then or forever after

).

ianthegreat · 04-25-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Humble335i

Just bought the enthusiast version so I have 2 VIN's to spare.

If anyone is going in for service and has concerns about codes feel free to PM me. Cost ~290 for the cable so I'd probably hit you up for 1/3 of the cost but in return I'd be willing to clear your codes as needed (within reason .. don't call me at 3 AM and expect an answer then or forever after

).

I might be in for this.. I'm in atascocita. What part of Humble do you live?

ianthegreat · 04-25-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by uhcoug2011

Bro I'm always up for HRP! Let's go

I'm at HRP at least twice a month. Definitely let me know if you guys go out there!

uhcoug2011 · 04-26-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

I might be in for this.. I'm in atascocita. What part of Humble do you live?

Well dang bro we both live in the Atascocita area as well!

darkphantom · 04-26-2009, 01:19 AM

hey you houstonians, be down for the may 9th bavspeed meet!

ianthegreat · 04-28-2009, 06:39 PM

Anyone know of a good place to get an Aero Lip painted TiAg in Houston? I've checked JLevi's site and it's $175 extra to have it painted. I have no idea what the costs are. Help!

ianthegreat · 05-20-2009, 03:11 PM

Anyone make it to the track on Sunday? Amazing weather. It got down to mid to low 60's.

ChanceKirksey · 05-22-2009, 11:02 AM

Just stopping by saying hello, I live in Spring.

ianthegreat · 06-11-2009, 04:51 PM

Going to HRP tomorrow after work if anyone is interested. My buddy with his 370z is driving in from San Antonio. I didn't get my Helix FMIC or the DP's installed yet. grrrr.

2008 e92 · 06-19-2009, 10:16 AM

all 3 sold!
Thanks,
Supra

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Originally Posted by Supra

Hello Houston,
This is Supra from Houston too.

3 Touring Cycle (Mountain Bike) Holder For Sale! Also, good for road bikes too. Local pick up is welcome. Fit all 3 series aero roof bars.

- USD $65 (each)
- USD $80 shipped (each)
- 3 months old in good condition
- few scratches
- part # 82 72 0 137 716
- holes filled with caulks to block insects & spiders making nests

see attached pictures.

PM me if interested.

ianthegreat · 06-19-2009, 05:30 PM

Ah hell, I'm going outside to install the helix FMIC -- i'm bored.

I'll have beer for passerby's - North side houston, atascocita. PM me!

roozie2001 · 06-19-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

Ah hell, I'm going outside to install the helix FMIC -- i'm bored.

I'll have beer for passerby's - North side houston, atascocita. PM me!

damn if you not done by late tonight lemme know. i get out of work late like 11ish. i dont mind drivin way over there and saying whats up. PM me your number. my name is Ray.

ianthegreat · 06-21-2009, 11:03 AM

Just got the helix FMIC installed after about 6 hours in the heat yuck. I didn't have to trim much, but did have to drill new holes in the brackets on the intercooler. Took it for the first drive, then a few WOT's to let the ecu adjust -- all of a sudden POP whooooom. Haha the inlet hose pops off around 6.5k rpm. I didn't realize the kind of pressure these cars work with. Funny thing is I didn't get any check engine lights. Carefully coast back home, spend another hour tightening down the hose and voila.. car pulls like a maniac top end.

uhcoug2011 · 06-21-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

Just got the helix FMIC installed after about 6 hours in the heat yuck. I didn't have to trim much, but did have to drill new holes in the brackets on the intercooler. Took it for the first drive, then a few WOT's to let the ecu adjust -- all of a sudden POP whooooom. Haha the inlet hose pops off around 6.5k rpm. I didn't realize the kind of pressure these cars work with. Funny thing is I didn't get any check engine lights. Carefully coast back home, spend another hour tightening down the hose and voila.. car pulls like a maniac top end.

Grats bro.... Not bad considering a first time install and the 100 degree heat we have out here...

You think second time around that time could be cut significantly?

ianthegreat · 06-21-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by uhcoug2011

Grats bro.... Not bad considering a first time install and the 100 degree heat we have out here...

You think second time around that time could be cut significantly?

Oh yea, now knowing what I'm doing. Could probably install another in under 2 hours.

I've been sitting on a set of RR dp's for awhile. Not sure if I want to try that install without a lift.. its pretty tight under there and at 6'4 I'm not exactly small. Will probably have to shell out the money to get them in :/

roozie2001 · 06-21-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

Oh yea, now knowing what I'm doing. Could probably install another in under 2 hours.

I've been sitting on a set of RR dp's for awhile. Not sure if I want to try that install without a lift.. its pretty tight under there and at 6'4 I'm not exactly small. Will probably have to shell out the money to get them in :/

badass dude. i gotta check out the car. See how quick it is now. Lemme know when ur out and about on the weekends.

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04-10-2009, 02:39 AM	#92
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04-13-2009, 03:07 PM	#94
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04-14-2009, 08:46 AM	#95
Humble335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Humble Tx iTrader: (2)	BT Cable Just bought the enthusiast version so I have 2 VIN's to spare. If anyone is going in for service and has concerns about codes feel free to PM me. Cost ~290 for the cable so I'd probably hit you up for 1/3 of the cost but in return I'd be willing to clear your codes as needed (within reason .. don't call me at 3 AM and expect an answer then or forever after ).
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04-26-2009, 01:19 AM	#99
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06-11-2009, 04:51 PM	#103
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06-19-2009, 05:30 PM	#105
ianthegreat Colonel 60 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	Ah hell, I'm going outside to install the helix FMIC -- i'm bored. I'll have beer for passerby's - North side houston, atascocita. PM me!
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06-21-2009, 11:03 AM	#107
ianthegreat Colonel 60 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	Just got the helix FMIC installed after about 6 hours in the heat yuck. I didn't have to trim much, but did have to drill new holes in the brackets on the intercooler. Took it for the first drive, then a few WOT's to let the ecu adjust -- all of a sudden POP whooooom. Haha the inlet hose pops off around 6.5k rpm. I didn't realize the kind of pressure these cars work with. Funny thing is I didn't get any check engine lights. Carefully coast back home, spend another hour tightening down the hose and voila.. car pulls like a maniac top end.
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