Official Houston Thread

quiksi · 12-28-2010, 09:30 AM

never thought I'd say this but I feel old in this thread at 27 - I didn't get my E90 until this month ... at 20 I was driving around in a Civic. I went to UH for undergrad also and had a black s2000 hardtop during that time - one of my buddies there had a white E90 330 with blacklines

Litos · 12-28-2010, 06:27 PM

this is my first BMW also and i'm 30.

had my "come uppins" for a while and now i'm living pretty comfortably to be driving an SRT8 and a 335i.

not a bad combination of low 13 second automatic 4-doors to be honest with ya

Litos · 12-28-2010, 06:55 PM

oh, now i remember why i posted in this thread.

anyone know a good detailer !?!?

like, not a person that's gonna throw some wax on my car and be done in an hour - i need a professional with professional equipment to take care of my black sedan, someone with a pretty decenmt list of chemicals/equipment like this:

Wheels were cleaned with Showroom FX's Wheel Cleaner and Various Brushes
Car was washed with with Chemical Guy's Citrus Wash and Gloss through an Autogeek Foam Gun
Claymagic Claybar was used to remove the contaminants from the paint before polishing
The car was compounded with Meguiar's M105 via Flex and Orange pad at speed 6
The car was then finished off with Meguiar's M205 via Flex and Green pad at speed 5
Everything was sealed using Showroom FX Blazin Maize sealant on Black pad at speed 3
The car received the final wipedown with Showroom FX's Detail Mist with Showroom FX Gray Plush Microfibers
The wheels and exhaust tips were lightly cleaned/polished/sealed with Chemical Guy's Metal Polish
The Wheels/Trim/Rear Valance/Front Grill were dressed with Chemical Guy's VRP Dressing and I used the Showroom FX 4" applicator puck for the tires. It's easily the best tire applicator I have used.
The Wheel Wells were treated with Chemical Guy's Bare Bones spray

tee.tran · 12-29-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litos

oh, now i remember why i posted in this thread.

anyone know a good detailer !?!?

like, not a person that's gonna throw some wax on my car and be done in an hour - i need a professional with professional equipment to take care of my black sedan, someone with a pretty decenmt list of chemicals/equipment like this:

Wheels were cleaned with Showroom FX's Wheel Cleaner and Various Brushes
Car was washed with with Chemical Guy's Citrus Wash and Gloss through an Autogeek Foam Gun
Claymagic Claybar was used to remove the contaminants from the paint before polishing
The car was compounded with Meguiar's M105 via Flex and Orange pad at speed 6
The car was then finished off with Meguiar's M205 via Flex and Green pad at speed 5
Everything was sealed using Showroom FX Blazin Maize sealant on Black pad at speed 3
The car received the final wipedown with Showroom FX's Detail Mist with Showroom FX Gray Plush Microfibers
The wheels and exhaust tips were lightly cleaned/polished/sealed with Chemical Guy's Metal Polish
The Wheels/Trim/Rear Valance/Front Grill were dressed with Chemical Guy's VRP Dressing and I used the Showroom FX 4" applicator puck for the tires. It's easily the best tire applicator I have used.
The Wheel Wells were treated with Chemical Guy's Bare Bones spray

The besttttttt in Houston.
http://www.flawless-perfection.com/Site/Welcome.html

This guy is a little cheaper.
http://www.houston-imports.com/forum...d.php?t=585483

Litos · 12-29-2010, 09:31 AM

Wow, do you know the guy from H-I ??

Paint resto is exactly what I'm looking for...I didn't notice how hazy and swirly my car looked until I washed it during the middle of the day...looked disappointing...

goztepe2002 · 12-29-2010, 12:56 PM

Hey all,

new bmw owner from houston here. Nothing too exciting just a daily beater 328i w/sports package.

I see some people from H-I here

oh btw, are stock 328is welcome to the meet ? I've been out of the scene since i sold my Camaro SS but seems like a nice mature crowd here.

tee.tran · 12-29-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litos

Wow, do you know the guy from H-I ??

Paint resto is exactly what I'm looking for...I didn't notice how hazy and swirly my car looked until I washed it during the middle of the day...looked disappointing...

Yes, I do. I have his number if you need it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goztepe2002

Hey all,

new bmw owner from houston here. Nothing too exciting just a daily beater 328i w/sports package.

I see some people from H-I here

oh btw, are stock 328is welcome to the meet ? I've been out of the scene since i sold my Camaro SS but seems like a nice mature crowd here.

Welcome! And I'm sure every e9x is welcomed. The more, the merrier. (:

Litos · 12-29-2010, 10:29 PM

Tee, can you PM me his number please

tee.tran · 12-30-2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litos

Tee, can you PM me his number please

Okie dokie. He said that he works a busy schedule. If he can't get to the phone, leave a message. But text is best. And don't forget to tell him Tiffany or fffresh sent you so he knows who you are. (:

Litos · 12-30-2010, 07:57 PM

lol - i'told him "tee tran" reccomended him, HAHA !!!

i wonder if he knows WTF i was talking about - DOH !!!!!

tee.tran · 12-30-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litos

lol - i'told him "tee tran" reccomended him, HAHA !!!

i wonder if he knows WTF i was talking about - DOH !!!!!

Faillllllll! It's okay I texted him and told him I was referring people to him.

What's everyone doing today?!

I'm out on Washington drinking! Well, in the car now. I already had a double shot of crown and coke lol. (:

Have a safe NYE!!

mcanderson0 · 12-31-2010, 07:13 AM

Who has the black E92 6MT with blacked out emblems on the NW side? I saw it at Tenshi Sushi on Jones Rd recently. Sexxxy ride.

Black Gold · 12-31-2010, 10:18 AM

Anyone replaced the stock shifter in their 335? I find that's the only thing I don't like about mine. Sloppy as he'll and loooonnnggggg throws

anyone tried a ssk?

Litos · 12-31-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KennyPowers

Anyone replaced the stock shifter in their 335? I find that's the only thing I don't like about mine. Sloppy as he'll and loooonnnggggg throws

anyone tried a ssk?

i use paddles - sorry, i can't help lol

i' gonna go eat some brisket in Alvin because i'm country as shit. then i'll be home by 7ish because i don't wanna be out on the streets too late with my two small children, ESPECIALLY on New Year's Eve.

scott@bmwhn · 12-31-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KennyPowers

Anyone replaced the stock shifter in their 335? I find that's the only thing I don't like about mine. Sloppy as he'll and loooonnnggggg throws

anyone tried a ssk?

there are a couple of shorter weighted knobs that BMW makes that will shorten the throw quite a bit. The trade-off is the that shifting will be "notchy-er". My 09 has Msport and came with the shorter M-sport knob and I like it.

cyman83 · 12-31-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

there are a couple of shorter weighted knobs that BMW makes that will shorten the throw quite a bit. The trade-off is the that shifting will be "notchy-er". My 09 has Msport and came with the shorter M-sport knob and I like it.

replaced my stock knob with a zhp knob and it made worlds difference already. but still nothing compared to my s2000 transmission...

TexasBmw11 · 12-31-2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcanderson0

Who has the black E92 6MT with blacked out emblems on the NW side? I saw it at Tenshi Sushi on Jones Rd recently. Sexxxy ride.

I saw this e92 they other day . I live right off Jones and grant I drive the AW E90 with performance bumper

tee.tran · 01-01-2011, 12:34 AM

I hope everyone has a happy and safe new years.

thecossio · 01-01-2011, 02:11 AM

Ahhh. just back from washington st. after "Celebrating" 1/1/11.
Our car's value just went down even more.

12-28-2010, 09:30 AM	#1387
quiksi Captain 75 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 Toyota Tundra ... [0.00] 2011.5 E90 M3 [0.00]	never thought I'd say this but I feel old in this thread at 27 - I didn't get my E90 until this month ... at 20 I was driving around in a Civic. I went to UH for undergrad also and had a black s2000 hardtop during that time - one of my buddies there had a white E90 330 with blacklines __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6mt AW/Speed Cloth - ZCP, Moonroof, non-iDrive - PCD 12/9/10 Painted reflectors, matte black grills/gills, Deansbimmer Belly Pan, DEI Alarm, Homelink/compass retrofit, Passport MAX2 Hardwire, GP Thunder 8500K, modmy3 LED interior, Dinan Mufflers, HRE P40 19" Satin Charcoal, Michelin PS4S
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12-28-2010, 06:27 PM	#1388
Litos Banned 220 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	this is my first BMW also and i'm 30. had my "come uppins" for a while and now i'm living pretty comfortably to be driving an SRT8 and a 335i. not a bad combination of low 13 second automatic 4-doors to be honest with ya
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12-28-2010, 06:55 PM	#1389
Litos Banned 220 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	oh, now i remember why i posted in this thread. anyone know a good detailer !?!? like, not a person that's gonna throw some wax on my car and be done in an hour - i need a professional with professional equipment to take care of my black sedan, someone with a pretty decenmt list of chemicals/equipment like this: Wheels were cleaned with Showroom FX's Wheel Cleaner and Various Brushes Car was washed with with Chemical Guy's Citrus Wash and Gloss through an Autogeek Foam Gun Claymagic Claybar was used to remove the contaminants from the paint before polishing The car was compounded with Meguiar's M105 via Flex and Orange pad at speed 6 The car was then finished off with Meguiar's M205 via Flex and Green pad at speed 5 Everything was sealed using Showroom FX Blazin Maize sealant on Black pad at speed 3 The car received the final wipedown with Showroom FX's Detail Mist with Showroom FX Gray Plush Microfibers The wheels and exhaust tips were lightly cleaned/polished/sealed with Chemical Guy's Metal Polish The Wheels/Trim/Rear Valance/Front Grill were dressed with Chemical Guy's VRP Dressing and I used the Showroom FX 4" applicator puck for the tires. It's easily the best tire applicator I have used. The Wheel Wells were treated with Chemical Guy's Bare Bones spray
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12-29-2010, 09:31 AM	#1391
Litos Banned 220 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	Wow, do you know the guy from H-I ?? Paint resto is exactly what I'm looking for...I didn't notice how hazy and swirly my car looked until I washed it during the middle of the day...looked disappointing...
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12-29-2010, 12:56 PM	#1392
goztepe2002 New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 09 328i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Hey all, new bmw owner from houston here. Nothing too exciting just a daily beater 328i w/sports package. I see some people from H-I here oh btw, are stock 328is welcome to the meet ? I've been out of the scene since i sold my Camaro SS but seems like a nice mature crowd here. Last edited by goztepe2002; 12-29-2010 at 01:06 PM..
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12-29-2010, 10:29 PM	#1394
Litos Banned 220 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	Tee, can you PM me his number please
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12-30-2010, 07:57 PM	#1396
Litos Banned 220 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	lol - i'told him "tee tran" reccomended him, HAHA !!! i wonder if he knows WTF i was talking about - DOH !!!!!
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12-31-2010, 07:13 AM	#1398
mcanderson0 Turbo. 4 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: HTX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335i [0.00]	Who has the black E92 6MT with blacked out emblems on the NW side? I saw it at Tenshi Sushi on Jones Rd recently. Sexxxy ride. __________________ 2011 335i Coupe 6MT \| Space Gray Metallic \| Gray Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Navigation \| HK Stereo \| Ipod & USB \| Alarm \| 25% Tint \| Life is Good.
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12-31-2010, 10:18 AM	#1399
Black Gold Major General 592 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Anyone replaced the stock shifter in their 335? I find that's the only thing I don't like about mine. Sloppy as he'll and loooonnnggggg throws anyone tried a ssk?
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01-01-2011, 12:34 AM	#1404
tee.tran Teehehehe. 22 Rep 307 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: TX. iTrader: (0)	I hope everyone has a happy and safe new years.
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01-01-2011, 02:11 AM	#1405
thecossio Chachi 10 Rep 174 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Ahhh. just back from washington st. after "Celebrating" 1/1/11. Our car's value just went down even more.
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