As per our gamble between myself, Mike and PJ for best pax time, here are the results:

93 sm 61 Perry Boykin 93 BMW 325is 0:34.221 *0.845 0:28.916
100 es 367 Dustin Pike 98 BMW Z3 1.9 0:36.043 *0.806 0:29.050
102 tdsp 8 Mike Sullivan 89 BMW 325i 0:35.183 *0.826000 0:29.061


This is the PAX for our comp. runs. Your multipliers are shown, so figure out the PAX for your fun run and post it up:

Mine: 35.2 * 0.806 = 28.3712

33.7 * 0.845 = 28.4765

Comp. Run = PJ > Dustin

Fun Run = Dustin > PJ

Dustin still = teh suck :)

Good improvement, Dustin . . . I know Mr. Byrd showed and gave you some good pointers. You really smoothed out the course during the fun runs :buttrock

Mike put down a SMOKIN time for his last run!! The E30 is one of those stay off the brakes cars.

I need more tire. . . :devillook

Good drive guys . . . :redspot

YOU????????? need more tire.!!! NO, let's get this straight, I NEED MORE TIRE!!!! and it is coming shortly.

33.8 * 0.826 = 27.91

8ball > all :evil2

Hey Don, we missed you out there man. I thought we saw your raodster but turned out to be a miata owner crossed to the darkside. We hope you make it to another race this year and try your hand at it. It'll be fun.

8ball needs nothing :D

PJ needs lighter e36, mo tire (255s all da way . . .yo), and V8 :evil2 . . . All will be solved soon . . .

Speaking of which . . .I'm getting some used (read 4/32") Toyo RA1s for the spare 15s I have . . . .let's see if that helps :)

IF that doesn't work . . . we need to find a BIG wrench to tighten the nut behind the wheel

:crazynoel = PJ

IF that doesn't work . . . we need to find a BIG wrench to tighten the nut behind the wheel

:crazynoel = PJ

They dont make wrenches that big.......And if they did, it would require 1249134791834719374193418756145017390438790478123 ft/lb of torque to tighten. :devillook

There is a charity AutoX on April 9 if anyone is interested. Im considering going, but not 100% sure yet. It is at the Myrtle Beach Speedway.

Hey Don, we missed you out there man. I thought we saw your raodster but turned out to be a miata owner crossed to the darkside. We hope you make it to another race this year and try your hand at it. It'll be fun.

Yep, missed being there. Had a problem with my house saturday night which knocked me out of going. Plan to make it to several of the events this year. I'm a gear head and enjoy fellowship with other gear heads, and the autox is fun and very challenging way to get my car fix. Later in the year I may buy an e30 or e36 to mess with, mod and autox.

I'll probably see you all in Florence?

Yep, missed being there. Had a problem with my house saturday night which knocked me out of going. Plan to make it to several of the events this year. I'm a gear head and enjoy fellowship with other gear heads, and the autox is fun and very challenging way to get my car fix. Later in the year I may buy an e30 or e36 to mess with, mod and autox.

I'll probably see you all in Florence?

Missed you at the last event. Had a blast and learned a lot. Hopefully you can make it to Florence. There is an event on the 9th in Myrtle Beach, but Im not sure if anyone is going yet. Hope all is well at home now.

I was at the MB race last year and it was kinda cool in that there were only 30 entries (or something close) and then there was time for plenty of fun runs at $1 a piece, I ended up taking my 6 runs plus 6 fun runs, twas a lot of driving for the day. Since this year the event is a little larger, the autox will probably be bigger, but should still be fun. Unfortunatly I won't be making it :(

I'm 99% positive on my attendance, just trying to find a nice hotel.

I'm 99% positive on my attendance, just trying to find a nice hotel.

www.hotels.com

Its what me and PJ used to get that good deal on our hotel. Also note, the speedway is actually half way between conway and the beach.

I'm in Chapin. Now have a 330, third bimmer for the clan.

Hey PJ, I found you that Pilot Wrench...I know you need one.
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=12

"Used to tighten the nut behind the wheel."

ROFLMAO!! That sites is actually funny. I gotta buy some of that stuff for gifts.

Hey guys what's goin on this weekend. I've actually got it off with nothing to do (except housework so I need to find excuses to run away). I found some more stuff that needs to be replaced on my car but I've waited to long to order parts to get here for this weekend. Anybody got fun plans?

Chris, welcome to BF.c. Hope to see you at some of the local gatherings. Dont think there is anything planned as of yet, but Im sure I can get onto PJ about some things.

Who all is going to the Myrtle Beach AutoX? Im 95% sure Im going, just need to check a few things. Who else?

Im sure I can get onto PJ about some things.

:help

Replacing the guibo on the 325, tune up on a co-worker's Camry, replacing a radiator on a 240sx, and an outting with a hot chic :redspot

Hey PJ, I found you that Pilot Wrench...I know you need one.
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=12

"Used to tighten the nut behind the wheel."

:lol

My hotel reservation is in for Myrtle beach but I just haven't registered for the event. I'm 99.9% certain to go I just need to confirm my hotel and make sure my money is right. I'd like to do some stuff to the car too.

my sister goes to CofC, house on the Battery, like rainbow row or somthing?

a block down.

Who all is going to the Myrtle Beach AutoX? Im 95% sure Im going, just need to check a few things. Who else?

I'm in. Believe it or not.

I'm in. Believe it or not.

*gasp* No....Lies!!!

Anyway, I think most of us are planning on going down on sat, grabbing a hotel for the night and autoXing sunday. Im going to talk to work today and see if I have off still.

Well I didnt get off work on sat, so Im either leaving sat night or early rising :rolleyes on sunday.

Got my new european taillights in, and got HIDs put in my car. Now, I find another car.

Cmon Dustin it aint that early of a rise. First car not out till noon, registration is until 11 I think. I had thought about that also but Ellen decided it was time for vacation so we're staying at broadway at the beach.

Gooten, sweet! Did the HID's just go inside your current lights, cause I really liked your angel eyes. Not familiar with the euro tails, are they black or sumthin?

we're staying at broadway at the beach.

You bawwwstad :)

If you like seafood. . . the CrabHouse is the spot . . .I think that's what they call it. . .anyway. . .it's at Broadway. There is also a Longhorn Steakhouse on Ocean Blvd that is bomb . . . my Uncle used to the be the head cook there. . .mall is the right down the street. I think you would find a home at the Nascar SpeedPark though :evil2

I can guarentee that is one place I won't be going anywhere near (Nascar). Ellen actually wants to do the Dixie stampeed for the dinner show. I've never been but she says it's all interactive and stuff and that Caylee would have fun. Why someone from Missouri wants to do redneck stuff defies me.

I can guarentee that is one place I won't be going anywhere near (Nascar). Ellen actually wants to do the Dixie stampeed for the dinner show. I've never been but she says it's all interactive and stuff and that Caylee would have fun. Why someone from Missouri wants to do redneck stuff defies me.


Po Fella....Po Po Fella.

Pj, Dustin u guys going? if so what hotel u staying in?

I can guarentee that is one place I won't be going anywhere near (Nascar). Ellen actually wants to do the Dixie stampeed for the dinner show. I've never been but she says it's all interactive and stuff and that Caylee would have fun. Why someone from Missouri wants to do redneck stuff defies me.

This may sound strange . . . but the Nascar SpeedPark is actually pretty fun. They have a couple of Road Courses :devillook

Dixie Stampeed ain't that bad either . . .

Pj, Dustin u guys going? if so what hotel u staying in?

Im just going to drive up sunday morning. Im going to leave about 7am. PJ still isnt sure if he is going yet, as of last time I saw him (he's in my office bugging me right now). Im still trying to con him into going.

PJ if you don't go just let me take the M for ya, I'll represent it. :)

Hey Dustin, give me a holla on my cell when you get some free time. I need to give you a try on some parts. I also need to see which one of you or PJ want to help or just do some labor for me (for cash of course) since I aint sure how to do it. Ya'll hit me up or sumthin.

PJ if you don't go just let me take the M for ya, I'll represent it. :)

Hey Dustin, give me a holla on my cell when you get some free time. I need to give you a try on some parts. I also need to see which one of you or PJ want to help or just do some labor for me (for cash of course) since I aint sure how to do it. Ya'll hit me up or sumthin.

I'll try to give you a call sometime today. Also, what kind of work do you need done? If its nothing major, I wont charge you more than a meal.

PJ if you don't go just let me take the M for ya, I'll represent it. :)

Hey Dustin, give me a holla on my cell when you get some free time. I need to give you a try on some parts. I also need to see which one of you or PJ want to help or just do some labor for me (for cash of course) since I aint sure how to do it. Ya'll hit me up or sumthin.

Man if I can find out what the hell is banging around under it, I would let you co-drive @ a non-points event (since the 325 is the points car :D)

I've had five wrench days on it and still can't find it . . . I'm going to take it to Olin and let him play with it for a while . . . . I'll probably end up poor from that . . .but at least it would be fixed

You know I got your back on putting on some parts . . . Just let me know when so I shuffle the schedule around.

I think it needs a diff bushing and I'd like to do the subframe while I'm there.

Well if y'all decide to have a shop day, count me in. I need to do a little wrenching on my car...it's got lots of little problems right now, which I probably need some help in diagnosing.

Oh yeah, and the good news is, I think my CEL burned out. (=

Burned out!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA. I did something similar on my Maxima, I took the seatbelt and airbag light out so I didn't have to look at them anymore.

Mike, I just saw something sooo hot. And you need to do it on the wagon:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Pattie%20Wagon/IMG_1933.jpg

20s

Its BimmerDawg's & BimmerKat's wagon. More pics can be had HERE (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6299282#post6299282)

Boy don't I know it. I found a 540iT a week after we bought Ellen's 528iT and man I wish I had waited. It was a 6 speed sport just like my car. At one time we were kicking around putting my rims on her car and lowering it but she absolutely refuses to have it lowered because after all we bought that one for the ride and it drives a lot of long trips. I am feelin that wagon tho. That's a perfect hieght.

Hey you gonna call me or what? I'm leaving this afternoon for Myrtle Beach so I guess I'll just see ya there.

Boy don't I know it. I found a 540iT a week after we bought Ellen's 528iT and man I wish I had waited. It was a 6 speed sport just like my car. At one time we were kicking around putting my rims on her car and lowering it but she absolutely refuses to have it lowered because after all we bought that one for the ride and it drives a lot of long trips. I am feelin that wagon tho. That's a perfect hieght.

Hey you gonna call me or what? I'm leaving this afternoon for Myrtle Beach so I guess I'll just see ya there.

Yea, I will call you this afternoon. Ive been sick all week long, so my head isnt on straight.

. . . my head isnt on straight.

Has it ever been str8 :devillook

You all have fun this weekend . . . I'm going to try to find out what falling off the M :mad :help

I think my rear end is falling off...if you happen to find pieces of it on the interstate, don't worry, I'll come back for them.

It sucks that somethin's messed up...'cause I want to show her off! New taillights and HIDs make it much cooler...rear end vibrations don't.

Oh, and Thom may soon have another ride. It'll have a bigger motor, seat 1 less person, and go considerably faster than the 318ti. It won't have a trunk, either.

Oh yeah I gotta see this 3 seater because my only knowledge is a McLaren F1 and I wanna see that.

I finally got around to getting the e30 back up and going, I felt bad it had been sitting so long it had that mildew stuff u see on junkyard cars on it.

Well I found a line on a e30 shell.........its in town and I can have it for $100. PJ & Mike both know where I was yesterday, but Im going to keep it a secret for now, till I can go get the car. Dont want anyone else running up there and stealing my car. :stickoutt

So expenses so far:

e30 starter car - $100
m44 Longblock (65k miles) - $300

Not bad so far....:devillook

I hope you guys going to the Myrtle Beach Autocross got the word about the last minute site change.

It's been moved to Wachamaw Pottery - about 2-3 miles from the speedway down 501 toward the beach.

details = SCR SCCA (http://www.scr-scca.com)

And .... good luck to everyone. Bring back some "Bimmer Gold."

Thanks Jbyrd I just saw the site and thankfully it's still in Myrtle beach.

Hey Dustin, what happened to the "free" shell? Are you still gonna be needing my wheel? That's my drifting setup ya know. :)

Well I found a line on a e30 shell.........its in town and I can have it for $100. PJ & Mike both know where I was yesterday, but Im going to keep it a secret for now, till I can go get the car. Dont want anyone else running up there and stealing my car. :stickoutt

So expenses so far:

e30 starter car - $100
m44 Longblock (65k miles) - $300

Not bad so far....:devillook


diving boards or plastics?, if it doesnt work out mine is for sale for $1k-ish

Nah, the 'ti will seat 5...uncomforably, but 5 indeed. And then two more in the hatch...

so what is it that you are getting?

Thanks Jbyrd I just saw the site and thankfully it's still in Myrtle beach.

Hey Dustin, what happened to the "free" shell? Are you still gonna be needing my wheel? That's my drifting setup ya know. :)

The "Free" shell was going to cost around 200 in gas to tow my trailer to Tenn and the car and trailer back from Tenn.

So $100 local is better and easier for me.

And Im not sure if Im going to need the wheel. Once I have the car I will give it back if I dont though. See you in the AM.

OK Dustin, I'm not sure what you did in fun runs but you defaintely got me in competition. Good job. One day I'll stop spinning.

Dustin - 43.1 * .806 = 34.7
8ball - 42.39* .829 = 35.14

Hope you had fun, and it looks like you both did well. Can't wait to read about it.

OK Dustin, I'm not sure what you did in fun runs but you defaintely got me in competition. Good job. One day I'll stop spinning.

Dustin - 43.1 * .806 = 34.7
8ball - 42.39* .829 = 35.14

Fun runs....dont get me started. I ended up running a damn 41.003 in a fun run.

John, in my comp runs, I was 1.8s off 1st place which was a miata on R-Comps. But I ended up slaying his time during a fun run, so I shoulda been faster on street tires than him on R's. The advice you gave me at BMW helped a ton.

I also swapped cars with a Miata driver for fun runs.....our cars are definately 10x harder to handle on course then theirs. I drove the balls of time Miata. And the miata driver was quite shocked to see how much of a different beast the Z3 is.

All in all a great weekend, just mad I couldnt find my zone until my fun runs, though I wont complain.

Fun runs....dont get me started. I ended up running a damn 41.003 in a fun run.

John, in my comp runs, I was 1.8s off 1st place which was a miata on R-Comps. But I ended up slaying his time during a fun run, so I shoulda been faster on street tires than him on R's. The advice you gave me at BMW helped a ton.

I also swapped cars with a Miata driver for fun runs.....our cars are definately 10x harder to handle on course then theirs. I drove the balls of time Miata. And the miata driver was quite shocked to see how much of a different beast the Z3 is.

All in all a great weekend, just mad I couldnt find my zone until my fun runs, though I wont complain.

Getting quicker sooner will come with time. We'll work on it at the walk throughs in Florence.

Who was the Miata you clipped in fun runs?

Getting quicker sooner will come with time. We'll work on it at the walk throughs in Florence.

Who was the Miata you clipped in fun runs?

A guy who moved here from the UK, named Alan. It was a silver CS Miata.

I got to go for a ride in a Ferrari today. He wouldn't let me drive... :mad

ferrari, come on more info that that, year, model?

Ps: do you know when those exotics guys meet at the starbucks on forest drive?

I got to go for a ride in a Ferrari today. He wouldn't let me drive... :mad

I got to drive 2 ferrari's and a maserrati while waiting on the paperwork to be completed when I bought my Z3. :stickoutt

I had pics but they got lost during my hard-drive crash. :(

I love going to the Ferrari Challenge at Road Atlanta every year. Never got to go on course with any of the guys but wnet down the road to get lunch in a 360 challenge stradale one year. The brakes were bigger than anything I've ever seen in my life. Bigger than Porsche. I got pics on my ftp I may need to link up. They are composite and about 14 inches I think with 6 piston calipers. Suede interior in the Stradale's is awesome too.

Help fellas!!! I think my clutch just went out the window. CAr won't start, has a "funny" smell to it. Where can i get a good clutch for my M? Remember i got a UUC light flywheel. I know i'm gonna be paying out the pockets for this!

False alarm... i just spoke with PJ and by the sound of it, it's a MONEY SHIFT!!!!

False alarm... i just spoke with PJ and by the sound of it, it's a MONEY SHIFT!!!!

Lovely...I woulda taken a clutch job over a money shift. :(

Lemme know if you need any parts from me.

I got to drive 2 ferrari's and a maserrati while waiting on the paperwork to be completed when I bought my Z3. :stickoutt

I had pics but they got lost during my hard-drive crash. :(

Why would they let a young person buying a 1.9L Z3 drive a Ferrari?

Black Betty redeemed herself tonight...some punk kid in a Prelude talked some shit and tried to race me off a light, and I beat him. That's with golf clubs, a longboard, 2 bookbags, and some other random junk in the trunk.

I'll be down in Columbia in august, goin to USC. I'd definitely be up for some meets.

False alarm... i just spoke with PJ and by the sound of it, it's a MONEY SHIFT!!!!

Damn man that sucks, good luck

Lovely...I woulda taken a clutch job over a money shift. :(

Lemme know if you need any parts from me.

Trust me i will.

Why would they let a young person buying a 1.9L Z3 drive a Ferrari?

Because the Z3 was at the Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Maserati dealership in NC. Someone traded the Z3 in on a used Ferrari. So while they were doing the paper work, one of the guys asked if I wanted to drive one. I'd been chatting with this about the car for a month since it was out of state and been up there twice, so they kinda knew me. Guess I got lucky too. :redspot

False alarm... i just spoke with PJ and by the sound of it, it's a MONEY SHIFT!!!!

I remember that sound too well :( I hope I'm wrong on this one. . . .

Ouch...man that sucks.

Oh, I forgot to tell everyone, things fell through on that car I was looking at. He didn't accept my offer. The guy was asking too much money for a car that would need paint, intereor work, and a tune-up.

So I guess I'm the only one not familiar with the term "Money Shift" Someone please enlighten me. Is this a tranny problem?

So I guess I'm the only one not familiar with the term "Money Shift" Someone please enlighten me. Is this a tranny problem?
You miss a shift and over rev the engine, which sometimes causes various parts of your valve train to cone in contact with things they arent supposed to, valves thru pistons, etc. bad and costly

Tis True . . .

$$$shift is more related to the e36 body style. Mainly because of poor shifting techniques and spongy tranny mounts. UUC TMEs and good shift technique help out a bunch . . . And the fact the Getrag and ZF in the E36 does NOT have a reverse or first gear lock out like the old Getrag trannies . . .

Pasted from the MoneyShift Thread
24. PJ (PJ325i)
- a. 93 325is 121K 6/2005
- b. Stock
- c. Getting on the I-26. Redline in 3rd, improper shift into 2nd. 8320 rpm registed according to the ECU. Limped home on 4 cylinders. Killed Cylinder 1 and 6 exhaust valves, light bend all other valves
- d. $2400 for parts and labor, $250 M3 Cams, $350 for Chip , $70 UUC TME, lesson on how to shift properly, PRICELESS.
- e. Learn how to shift properly and replace worn out parts.

I'll be down in Columbia in august, goin to USC. I'd definitely be up for some meets.

Welcome!!! I miss USC so much . . .the chics are HOT!!!

OUCH!! I can't believe BMW would let that slide and not put in lockouts. Sorry for your loss then man. That's gonna suck on the M.

OUCH!! I can't believe BMW would let that slide and not put in lockouts. Sorry for your loss then man. That's gonna suck on the M.

BMW didnt design the tranny....they just chose trannies without the lockouts... Proper shift techniques removes the needs for the lockouts.

Honestly....I would vote for you to get a stage 1 VAC motorsports head....give you a little more power. :devillook

Dustin, email or pm me a link for those eccentric bushings. I can't find the company on the web via google. I'm getting ready to order all those bushings and probably get a compressor and some air tools and start dissasembly after the race. I figure I have a month to figure out to put it all back together.

Dustin, email or pm me a link for those eccentric bushings. I can't find the company on the web via google. I'm getting ready to order all those bushings and probably get a compressor and some air tools and start dissasembly after the race. I figure I have a month to figure out to put it all back together.

PJ has a compressor and air tools Im sure he can let you snag if he has no need for it.

Here is a LINK (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=192026) to the KMACs.

Here is a LINK (http://e30m3performance.com/tech_articles/susp-tech/ecc_bush/ecc_bush.htm) to a good article about how to set them, and what can be obtained.

kmacs move and go out of spec, espically with aggressive driving on anything bumpy (south carolina roads), go with rtrs, or one of Irelands kits they sell, much easier on the wallet and better in the long run imo.

ps. if you are doing all the bushings, plan on using a propane torch if you havent already, cheating will save you so much time

kmacs move and go out of spec, espically with aggressive driving on anything bumpy (south carolina roads), go with rtrs, or one of Irelands kits they sell, much easier on the wallet and better in the long run imo.

ps. if you are doing all the bushings, plan on using a propane torch if you havent already, cheating will save you so much time

The new KMAC design doesnt move or shift. I know of a few people who have been running them for about a year with no supension changes, and thats even with some track use. Its all about torquing them down and checking them occassionally.

Besides, he cant go with the IE kit, because its a weld on kit. Not sure about the RTRS....got a link?

For the prce tho, I just do think it's worthwhile. Next year I plan to be a mod of sometype anyway and the IE's are definately cheaper. I may just replace all the bushings with Eurethane and be done with it. Next year I may do the adjustable but it doesn't seem worth it for this season.

I got mine (still sitting on the shelf) from bmwbushings, but the site is down, I dono if they are around anymore

do the upper stainless brake lines if you dont already have them while you have the back out and apart

Hey PJ,

Did you get my email about the pictures and video from the last autox?

Don

Hey PJ,

Did you get my email about the pictures and video from the last autox?

Don

You got mail :)

You got mail :)

I got motor. :devillook

I have no pix or motor, but I may have a miata. :p

I have no pix or motor, but I may have a miata. :p

WTF....a miata........


Mike, You Have Been Voted Off The Island.

Im sorry.

What 3 BMW's aint enough? I haven't bought it yet but I know the specific car well. Ellen already said no because she wants something different (another BMW), but we will see. I'd prefer to sell it to someone else if you know anyone. It's a 1992 1.6l with every engine bolt on available and nice suspension setup. It's not a speed queen but it's a great handling miata and everything on it works.

Mo' BMW . . .
:rofl
I wonder if I'll be voted off the Island when I buy a Truck :)

Mo' BMW . . .
:rofl
I wonder if I'll be voted off the Island when I buy a Truck :)

Trucks are for towing the race car, they are allowed.

Mike, save the money and go nuts next season on the e30. Or buy a 1990 Mercedes Benz 300TD 2.5L 5cyl diesel and give it to me to go nutz with project wise. :devillook

HAHAHAHA, it depends. It's partly to help my buddy out plus I like that little car. I may have to get serious and list my 540 to make room for a smaller fun car. For the price any racer would love to have it. I don't particularly want it because it's red, and it's recently painted red so it's bright as hell.

To go absolutley nuts on the e30 I need to drop teh 540 car payment and put that into it monthly. The car would be done in about 3 or 4 months that way.

HAHAHAHA, it depends. It's partly to help my buddy out plus I like that little car. I may have to get serious and list my 540 to make room for a smaller fun car. For the price any racer would love to have it. I don't particularly want it because it's red, and it's recently painted red so it's bright as hell.

Repaint it. Or just buy it and flip it.

I plan to that's why I'm saying if you know anyone who wants it I will sell it to them. :) Right now I have found the most coveted BMW toy I've ever wanted and all I have to do is sell one of the 5's to get it. I'm not sure I have time to sell mine before someone else scoops it up but I think I'm gonna try. If I get it I'll probably drop the e30 as a project also since I won't need to race it. All dreams and not enough time. Somebody find some buyers for my 5's.

Wtf? Do tell :D

I always wanted a 540i6 . . . too bad I'm poor :(

Wtf? Do tell :D

I always wanted a 540i6 . . . too bad I'm poor :(

Yea....no shit. I need more monies.

I'll tell but not on the board. Don't need people tracking down my dream car to buy it. I need to get your compressor anyway. When can I do that.

Hey guys check the scr forums. Nick proposed an informal 3 man team time battle. 3 combined raw times. I say we throw ours in there for the BMW clan. All team members have to agree to be on the team.

I'll tell but not on the board. Don't need people tracking down my dream car to buy it. I need to get your compressor anyway. When can I do that.

I think I'm going to need it this weekend . . I have to RTABs and LCABs this weekend. . .

So I'm done. . .you can pick it up.

Neeed......sleeep. :help

You got more sleep than I did. . . .

You got more sleep than I did. . . .

A whole big 20 minutes....

I either need sleep or ribs.....is it 12:00 yet? :help :eyecrazy

Hey, Dustin!

I just posted this in another thread, but you may want to check it out.

Here's a link to a CCR Forum post.

Freebie wheels with Hoosier (http://ccrscca.proboards51.com/index.cgi?board=bst&action=display&thread=1146839165&page=1#1146839165)

I think this is Derek Ketchie, and if the tires aren't corded, you can still get an event or 2 out of them.

Derek was CCR DSP Champ in 2004. If it's him, these are probably style 10 BMW wheels which will fit a Z3 nicely, and lightweight too. (225/45/15 on top of that!! the perfect size)

Worn Hoosiers is better than Street tires, and your times are close enough to Miller (Miata) you could run with him right now.

Hey, Dustin!

I just posted this in another thread, but you may want to check it out.

Here's a link to a CCR Forum post.

Freebie wheels with Hoosier (http://ccrscca.proboards51.com/index.cgi?board=bst&action=display&thread=1146839165&page=1#1146839165)

I think this is Derek Ketchie, and if the tires aren't corded, you can still get an event or 2 out of them.

Derek was CCR DSP Champ in 2004. If it's him, these are probably style 10 BMW wheels which will fit a Z3 nicely, and lightweight too. (225/45/15 on top of that!! the perfect size)

Worn Hoosiers is better than Street tires, and your times are close enough to Miller (Miata) you could run with him right now.


I'll call him a little later today and see how bad the tires are. If they are shot, I might just get them anyway and find a used set of R-comps. 15s fit our car with no problem right?

Yes, 15s fit.

If its the tires I'm thinking of, I don't think they are corded.

Wow did anyone else go to Ferrari Fest at the State Museum? CGT was there! Ford GT, F430, Maserati, Diablo, on and on....

yeah, they were amazing

yeah, they were amazing

Yeah only had about 10 min. to look around b/c I was on my way to work, but that CGT was amazing! I had never seen one in person

Yeah only had about 10 min. to look around b/c I was on my way to work, but that CGT was amazing! I had never seen one in person

The CGT is actually owned by a guy in Cola, if its the one Im thinking of. I didnt get to go to the show, was working 3 min up the road and saw the cars drive by. My brother went and got photos, and Im amazed by the type of cars there. Wish I owned a few. :(

I am buddies with a salesman at mcdaniels acura, and he said a while back there was a local guy looking to get a black one.
I was amazed at how cool they were, everyone was very friendly, and were definate enthusists, with the rare acception, all exotic owners I have ever come across have been dicks.
The guys with the lambos were funny as hell

I am buddies with a salesman at mcdaniels acura, and he said a while back there was a local guy looking to get a black one.
I was amazed at how cool they were, everyone was very friendly, and were definate enthusists, with the rare acception, all exotic owners I have ever come across have been dicks.
The guys with the lambos were funny as hell

Does your friend at Acura hate his job as much as the rest of the McDaniels staff?

They probably hate him, he is a manager or somthing there lol, hes cool though.
I dont like the audi dealership, I was looking at a 04 A4 1.8t, black with sport package, beautiful. But my salesman was an ass. He said he had to get permission from my mom to do a trade in value (it is in her name for insurence reasons) and he called her and was trying to get me in trouble with her, he was going on about me looking at cars out of my price range etc.
She called my cell just as he arrived back, told me what happened, I asked him if he had a problem, that I did not need my Mother's permission to buy a car. And he said he didnt want to waste his time, so I walked out.. now I am inthe search for somthing else.

They probably hate him, he is a manager or somthing there lol, hes cool though.
I dont like the audi dealership, I was looking at a 04 A4 1.8t, black with sport package, beautiful. But my salesman was an ass. He said he had to get permission from my mom to do a trade in value (it is in her name for insurence reasons) and he called her and was trying to get me in trouble with her, he was going on about me looking at cars out of my price range etc.
She called my cell just as he arrived back, told me what happened, I asked him if he had a problem, that I did not need my Mother's permission to buy a car. And he said he didnt want to waste his time, so I walked out.. now I am inthe search for somthing else.

Yea, my business partner for my performance parts business works at McDaniels Porsche in the parts depeartment....or last time I spoke with him he still did. He hates his job.

Damn never saw any exotics while at USC. Except for Platium Plus girls:devillook

Damn never saw any exotics while at USC. Except for Platium Plus girls:devillook

you must be talking about a different platium plus lol

*edit: no offense dustin if you are still dating that girl:cool

Anyone going to stratford high school in charleston tomorrow? (sunday 5/21)

you must be talking about a different platium plus lol

*edit: no offense dustin if you are still dating that girl:cool

Still dating her and she no longer strips.

And no offense taken, there are some busted girls working in the strip clubs.

But just ask PJ, mine isnt busted. :stickoutt

Anyone going to stratford high school in charleston tomorrow? (sunday 5/21)

A few of us went to the saturday event since it was points and skipped sunday.

We got points!!!

Make sure you come to the Fairgrounds on June 10th . . . we'll be there early to help setup . . . :redspot

June 10th and July 15th. You won't see me out there at 7am on a Thursday PJ.

Pj you still putting that engine in you older e36? There are some internals for that engine on r3v in you need anything

Really. . . .!!

I just tracked down the <font size=1>secret</font> motor for the E36. So once AutoX season is done and I have some $$$$ the M50 w/ M3 cams will be for sale . . . .

Really. . . .!!

I just tracked down the <font size=1>secret</font> motor for the E36. So once AutoX season is done and I have some $$$$ the M50 w/ M3 cams will be for sale . . . .

Did you buy the motor? BUY IT BUY IT! :D

I got dibs on PJ's current M50 :)

Once I find out from Olin what all we gotta do to it . . . I'll know something ;)

I'll keep the dibs in mind, Mike.

Once I find out from Olin what all we gotta do to it . . . I'll know something ;)

I'll keep the dibs in mind, Mike.

So you are getting the motor from Olin?

Do you guys know anyone who does machine work on bmws, all the local places around here either say no, or get $$ in their eyes, I need a crank bull nosed and knifedged and balanced, and some head work done

I'm in the same boat with no luck, look in NC, I've heard there are better options there.

I used to have Pete McHenry's contact info. He's up in Winston-Salem. One of or the first to swap a M50 into a E30.

I went to his shop a few years ago. . .cool guy. I'll see if I can dig it up.

yeah, I am aware of him, just trying to find somthing a bit more local, he is up in Winston Salem, plus, he isnt exactly cheap

PJ, I'd appreciate that info. Does he do machine work? Thanks.

Do you guys know anyone who does machine work on bmws, all the local places around here either say no, or get $$ in their eyes, I need a crank bull nosed and knifedged and balanced, and some head work done

I assume you havent had much motor work done. Knife edging and balancing and headwork = $$. And I wouldnt cut corners on those portions either. Find a well known motor specialist and spend the money. Its worth it in the end to have a properly built head, than to drop a valve because someone didnt seat the valve properly or something stupid like that.

I have had plenty of machine work done with my past truck and camaro. I am looking for somone who knows what they are doing, and has worked on bmws before, as I said, all of the recomended shops I contacted either quoted far more than the going rate or said they dont deal with bmws. I simply was wondering If there was a reputible shop, closer than a 5 hour drive.

Heyyyy....whatever happened to my dibbs??

I still want to sell the ti, I just have to line up another car first. Too bad I don't have the 34 grand that Land Rover is asking for their Porsche 911....I think their price is a little high.

Is that what they are asking for the red one? damn

I have had plenty of machine work done with my past truck and camaro. I am looking for somone who knows what they are doing, and has worked on bmws before, as I said, all of the recomended shops I contacted either quoted far more than the going rate or said they dont deal with bmws. I simply was wondering If there was a reputible shop, closer than a 5 hour drive.

Truck/Camaro work is far less complicated than a BMW. Domestic cars always seem to be cheaper to work on. Why? I have no idea.

As far as finding a shop that has done BMW....that shouldnt be an issue. If you are getting the crank knife edged and bullnosed...anyone who does anykind of crank should be able to handle that. And depending on the headwork, most any shop can do it. Nothing is special about port and polishes as far as heads being different. Its pretty much the same concept from head to head.


On a side note: GRILL OUT @ PJs HOUSE ON SUNDAY JUNE 4TH: LOOK FOR MORE INFO IN THE OTHER THREAD (http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6680451)

PJ, I'd appreciate that info. Does he do machine work? Thanks.

How much machine work are we talking? I know he does headwork at his shop (house).

Example:. A good S52 puts out about 210-220rwhp and about same amount of rwtq . . . NonVanos M50 bored and stroked to 3.2, port work on a S50 head, 11:1 cr, stock cams, raw tune, no bolts ons = 250rwhp and 225rwtq. Now if my math is right . . . @ 15-17% drivetrain loss. . . that's about 300 crank hp . . . not too shabby . . .

Truck/Camaro work is far less complicated than a BMW. Domestic cars always seem to be cheaper to work on. Why? I have no idea.

As far as finding a shop that has done BMW....that shouldnt be an issue. If you are getting the crank knife edged and bullnosed...anyone who does anykind of crank should be able to handle that. And depending on the headwork, most any shop can do it. Nothing is special about port and polishes as far as heads being different. Its pretty much the same concept from head to head.


On a side note: GRILL OUT @ PJs HOUSE ON SUNDAY JUNE 4TH: LOOK FOR MORE INFO IN THE OTHER THREAD (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6680451)


So far I have gotten 3 quotes on the crank work, one said they try to stay away from imports, one was $1200, the other was $8-900, I am tempted to call and ask for quotes for a jeep I-6 and see what they say. I know with the 351 in the truck, all of the machine work for it was like $1200, I was figureing $500 max on the crank

So far I have gotten 3 quotes on the crank work, one said they try to stay away from imports, one was $1200, the other was $8-900, I am tempted to call and ask for quotes for a jeep I-6 and see what they say. I know with the 351 in the truck, all of the machine work for it was like $1200, I was figureing $500 max on the crank

People think its something special to a BMW crank, but its the same concept as a ford or chevy crank. But for some reason, people think they can get more for it, and its something you just have to accept. Just make sure whatever shop you choose, they are someone who does good work and stands behind it.

Im going to go through some of my dads NHRA/IHRA friends and try to con some of the motor builders into working on my 4cyl...It should be an interesting conversation..

Me: *drops off the 4cyl head*
Builder: Wheres the other head?
Me: Thats it....its only a 4cyl?
Builder: .....

Me: *drops off the 4cyl head*
Builder: Wheres the other head?
Me: Thats it....its only a 4cyl?
Builder: WTF? WTH? WTF?

Fixed! :devillook

Fixed! :devillook

If I were a stranger...yes, that would be the case. But since my dad has worked with these guys in his past job of building and working on a pro drag car, then its a little different. I have access to engine builders, chassis designers and all that stuff. :devillook

Heyyyy....whatever happened to my dibbs??

I still want to sell the ti, I just have to line up another car first. Too bad I don't have the 34 grand that Land Rover is asking for their Porsche 911....I think their price is a little high.


Is it that red one sitting out front? Or was sitting out front...not there today

Guys when they get our pool built at our apt. building we should get together and cook-out. Anyone know the guy that drives the white m3 with black int, bbs wheels, and ltw high wing?

PJ, Grahm and I are on the same track. Knife-edged crank and some rounded valve seats. I can probably get it done in Georgia by my old machine shop case they aint skeered to do anything. I have been told by one guy here in SC that he will need my entire block in order to kinfe-edge and balance my internals because they don't have a stand for BMW stuff. Sounds kinda funky to me because you're not gonna get it perfect unless it's on a stand that measures the force. Am i wrong? I guess it aint a big deal to give them the whole motor but it seemed a littel stupid in my opinion which is why I was also looking for a BMW experienced shop

PJ, Grahm and I are on the same track. Knife-edged crank and some rounded valve seats. I can probably get it done in Georgia by my old machine shop case they aint skeered to do anything. I have been told by one guy here in SC that he will need my entire block in order to kinfe-edge and balance my internals because they don't have a stand for BMW stuff. Sounds kinda funky to me because you're not gonna get it perfect unless it's on a stand that measures the force. Am i wrong? I guess it aint a big deal to give them the whole motor but it seemed a littel stupid in my opinion which is why I was also looking for a BMW experienced shop

Anyone got quotes for VAC Motorsports to do the work?

After the autocross Saturday, come out to Fat Boys in West Columbia for a big car show/cruise in. I'm going to try to come to both the autox and the cruise in.

Woot Woot. . . Mo' BMWs to the AutoX

Anyone know if Dorchester is running today, Sunday the 11th??

The last couple of times I've driven out there on a Sunday it's been closed. Actually, I don' know that they been open at all this year??

Any M5'ers in the charleston area? I picked up my 1990 Euro M5 a few weeks ago and was thinking about a get together. I also have some issues with suspension that I'd like to get feedback on if someone wanted to take a drive with me...

Any M5'ers in the charleston area? I picked up my 1990 Euro M5 a few weeks ago and was thinking about a get together. I also have some issues with suspension that I'd like to get feedback on if someone wanted to take a drive with me...

pm m

Any M5'ers in the charleston area? I picked up my 1990 Euro M5 a few weeks ago and was thinking about a get together. I also have some issues with suspension that I'd like to get feedback on if someone wanted to take a drive with me...

pm me

I dont know much about M5s other than I love them, my family just bought a house in Charleston, right by CofC where my sister is a junior. I dont know of any M5 owners around here, but there are a few bmw guys in chucktown, a guy with a Ti, and a e30 guy who are on here. sorry I cant help much.
-Graham

I dont know much about M5s other than I love them, my family just bought a house in Charleston, right by CofC where my sister is a junior. I dont know of any M5 owners around here, but there are a few bmw guys in chucktown, a guy with a Ti, and a e30 guy who are on here. sorry I cant help much.
-Graham

I dont know much about M5s other than I love them, my family just bought a house in Charleston, right by CofC where my sister is a junior. I dont know of any M5 owners around here, but there are a few bmw guys in chucktown, a guy with a Ti, and a e30 guy who are on here. sorry I cant help much.
-Graham

oops, sorry, didnt even realize I did that.....

wow this is the triple post thread now :)

yeah, musta been a hiccup on the server....

as an aside, does anyone have a trustworthy mechanic that they would take a car sucha s an m3 or m5 to? I've been to exclusively bimmers, but not sure they are up to the M on my car, as they put the standard 5w30 in at the last oil change, since it's "in the book."

A few of us use Imports Only in Columbia, SC. They have been working on BMW's for a long time. They regularly work on M's especially the year range you have now.

yeah, musta been a hiccup on the server....

as an aside, does anyone have a trustworthy mechanic that they would take a car sucha s an m3 or m5 to? I've been to exclusively bimmers, but not sure they are up to the M on my car, as they put the standard 5w30 in at the last oil change, since it's "in the book."

Carl Troy at Euro Road and Race in Charleston is the best. He's in North Charleston.

Autometrics is a good shop, but they are much more biased to porsche. They're in W Ashely.

Please don't go to Rick Hendrick BMW for anything. Their prices on parts are literaly stupid. They quoted me $450 for an interior piece of plastic that LISTS at 275 on real oem. They offered to do me a real favor and let me have it for just over $300. I found it used for $40.

Auto enthusiasts in Chas are lacking in general in my experience, BMW or otherwise. I've seen two e39 M5's in chas, one of which appears to live in MountP (I lived there last yr). It's black, has a car seat in the back, and enough brake dust that the wheels are now color matched to the paint. I seriously don't think it's ever been washed. Ever. Hope it's not yours!!

There's also a white e39 M5 I've seen in W Ashley a couple of times. Never have seen an earlier M5 in chas. Friend of mine here has an M6.

In my experience, auto enthusiasts were more numerous and much more active in NC where I lived before Chas. I've been pretty dissapointed...

Woo hoo! So when are we doing our next dinner/lunch?

Ive got a family get together in NC this weekend, so Im out for then.

Wasup fellas from Washington State. I'm here for a job i gotta do(ARMY taking me across the U.S.) I'll be back in Columbia after 15 Jul but REDRUM won't be out and about. Going to the shop when i get back. Till then see y'all around.

HELLO ALL just signed in but beaforts in the house any others on the coast like me ???

Hey, welcome over here

Well, I would be game for whenever. I'll probably be heading up to the mountains Monday and Tuesday to do some finishing work on the house, so hopefully it won't be too much longer till she's habitable. Then, if anyone's interested, we can make a mountain run, which would be far more fun than any video game or autox.

mmmm...mountain run

Yeah, so I took a few runs up there, it was a lot of fun. I haven't uploaded any videos yet, but as soon as I can get them off my phone (:mad ) I'll show a link.

Just re-upped my CCA membership and joined the sandlapper chapter. Figured I'd say hello.

Welcome !!!!

Just re-upped my CCA membership and joined the sandlapper chapter. Figured I'd say hello.

Welcome to SC...where exactly are you located?

Welcome to SC...where exactly are you located?

Thanks. Heh, 'low country' is fairly vague, isn't it? Since I'm the only Bimmer owner in my metropolis of 200 or so, I'll say 'close to Walterboro.' I'm about an hour from Charleston and and hour and a half from Columbia.:D

Thanks. Heh, 'low country' is fairly vague, isn't it? Since I'm the only Bimmer owner in my metropolis of 200 or so, I'll say 'close to Walterboro.' I'm about an hour from Charleston and and hour and a half from Columbia.:D

Good stuff. Being a little distance from Cola might lure you away from the meets, but its cheap food and good fun. :D

hey guys, i just set eyes on the sc thread here

i'm in greenville right now but i'll be headed down to columbia for college in august... i'm always looking for shit to do

Missed you guys at the Fairgrounds this past Saturday, well Dustin showed up for a minute or two. It was hotter than hell.

Zack, you told me to remind you about the pics, PM me and let me know where you are going to put them up or if you wanna just email them. Thanx man.

Missed you guys at the Fairgrounds this past Saturday, well Dustin showed up for a minute or two. It was hotter than hell.

Zack, you told me to remind you about the pics, PM me and let me know where you are going to put them up or if you wanna just email them. Thanx man.

Yea...was way too hot to stick around.

The car was down as it needed its routine mantinence so I just skipped the event. Good to see you guys still running though.

How'd everyone do?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=566216

FYI to all your SC guys. No need for anyone of you guys to get burnt.

I think JByrd got first, I got first, not sure about Don I think one of the RX-7's fell into his class because I didn't hear his name called but saw RX-7's getting trophied. Zack got 2nd in DSP ahead of Jay!!!! GO ZACK!!!!!! Olin broke a gearbox. Jay got 3rd in DSP. I think Chris got 3rd in GS behind Theresa and one of the mini's. All around fair day. Not a BMW fantastic day for sure but we faired alright. I plowed around the track all day. Obviously I need different pressures in those Azenis on 100+ degree days because they act a bit different unless I've just worn them out already which I doubt. I didn't have the heart to stick around for fun runs to play with pressure to find out why. My new rims should be here at the end of the month. If I'm lucky I'll have everything mounted and ready for Orangeburg. You still gonna buy that fender roller from me after I'm done with it?

Wow. Now THAT was hot! Car was reading 99 Degrees but that didn't take into account the crazy humidity. Anyways, here's some pictures my cousin took with his dying camera.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/ZackE30/PICT1353Medium.jpg
Mike
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/ZackE30/PICT1342Medium.jpg
Chris
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/ZackE30/PICT1340Medium.jpg
My cousin driving his wifes car
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/ZackE30/PICT1331Medium.jpg
Me driving the mighty slow E30
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/ZackE30/PICT1327Medium.jpg
Jay
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/ZackE30/PICT1326Medium.jpg
Dad
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/ZackE30/PICT1325Medium.jpg
Olin

Nice pics...I will definately be at O'burg. Just had to sort some things out on the Z this weekend. All will be well by 8-19 and I will be out and coming hard.

+MF1

The 325 will be ready too. . . .

After two blown struts and a cone on the I26 . . . . :D

what event was this?

This was teh SCCA AutoX event at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.

The next event is on August 19th at the Prince of Orange Mall in Orangeburg.

Click the link in my sig for more info.

oh man, that's awesome

i really wish i could attend but that's the day that i have to move into my dorm...

i'll keep my eyes open for another event because i am very interested

Yeah PJ, I heard you were trying to autocross on the Interstate. Did you not time your slalom right?

Thanks for the pics Zack.

oh man, that's awesome

i really wish i could attend but that's the day that i have to move into my dorm...

i'll keep my eyes open for another event because i am very interested

In october there is Eurofest, big event @ the BMW Factory, so its right next door to you. Car show sat and AutoX on sunday.

Yeah PJ, I heard you were trying to autocross on the Interstate. Did you not time your slalom right?

It moved . . . I promise . . . . for real . . . it did . . .No really . . .it did move :D

It moved . . . I promise . . . . for real . . . it did . . .No really . . .it did move :D

IT would be your car, and yes it did move......













....right into the pylon. :stickoutt :devillook

IT was lanes . . . . :stickoutt

IT was lanes . . . . :stickoutt

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURE. ;)

yeah bimmerboy... i went to the show last year but i had my wisdom teeth taken out the day before so i was so far gone on painkillers i don't remember a second of it

i'll be sure to get the show this year...

i might be interested in autox... i've never done anything like that before but you've gotta start sometime i guess... any links to any info or anything... or should i maybe just spectate before juming into something like that

Nah. . . just jump in . . .Seat time what most people say. . . including me :)

All these guys here are GREAT drivers . . .they will be glad to help you learn the art . . . Just don't ride with that PJ fella. . . :D

Nah. . . just jump in . . .Seat time what most people say. . . including me :)

All these guys here are GREAT drivers . . .they will be glad to help you learn the art . . . Just don't ride with that PJ fella. . . :D

Feel free to come down, I'd be happy to give you a ride on a few runs.

And yes, that PJ fella is f'in crazy. :stickoutt

Yep, nuthin to it. Steer 'rond them there cones. ;) I'd be happy to give you a ride as well.
www.scr-scca.com
Then next one is next month in Orangeburg if you want to make the trip.

-Zack

any car requirements to join?

i have no hope of doing well in any case but will i just get laughted at if i sign up with my stock 325is?

No car requirements. Just come to have fun.

And don't worry about being laughed at. http://www.dtpphoto.com/galleries/20060715photos/pages/D2C_4957.htm

:D
-Zack

any car requirements to join?

i have no hope of doing well in any case but will i just get laughted at if i sign up with my stock 325is?

No, but I'll be laughed at when your time in your stock 325 is better than mine in an M3. So no worries.

No, but I'll be laughed at when your time in your stock 325 is better than mine in an M3. So no worries.

I'd be happy to take your e46 for a twirl around the autox course and show you what its capable of. :devillook

that looks like a lot of fun... i guess i'll see you guys out there

any car requirements to join?

i have no hope of doing well in any case but will i just get laughted at if i sign up with my stock 325is?


Mine is stock :devillook

Stock isn't really true, it's suspension is a actually worse than stock. :)

+1 :lol :rofl

It's more like just a 100Lbs spring on the front . . . :b_yellow


Hey Mike . . .my second GT4 wheel is in :buttrock . . .

HAHA now the playing field is even then.. You must be asking for another whooopin' in your own house huh. I wish somebody would release a new racing simulator. If we could find a way to port the wheels over to xbox we could play forza but i highly doubt that's possible.

HAHA now the playing field is even then.. You must be asking for another whooopin' in your own house huh. I wish somebody would release a new racing simulator. If we could find a way to port the wheels over to xbox we could play forza but i highly doubt that's possible.

Look at him, trying to make excuses now so he doesnt have to defend his title. :D :stickoutt

Whoopin . . .what whoopin?

You betta not make me pull the Tacoma X-Runner out the Garage :)

But you did handle your own that night. . .:rofl

Just as long as we don't decide to drive some nose-divin' Chevelle's again I'll be OK.

I think you should do it since someone. . . Dustin . . . was show boating and you won :devillook

I think you should do it since someone. . . Dustin . . . was show boating and you won :devillook


70s style drifting baby! Im game for it! :D

When we grilling out?

I'd be happy to take your e46 for a twirl around the autox course and show you what its capable of. :devillook

haven't even showed up and I've already made a friend.:alright

if I'm as abysmal as I anticipate, you might get your wish :shifty

Hey Mike . . .my second GT4 wheel is in :buttrock . . .

I finally picked up GT4 - but I'm using the old wheel (yes, I know there's a forum for this but bear with me, please!) - anyone else do this with absolutely horrid results? Does the new wheel actually make a difference?

despite the fact that it's a video game t'was a bit disappointed that the E46 in GT4 is not really like the real thing

I finally picked up GT4 - but I'm using the old wheel (yes, I know there's a forum for this but bear with me, please!) - anyone else do this with absolutely horrid results? Does the new wheel actually make a difference?

despite the fact that it's a video game t'was a bit disappointed that the E46 in GT4 is not really like the real thing


Meh . . . :)

When you first use the GT4 Wheel . . .it seems like your car is understeering. . . While most this true because of the game's engine . . .you just have to re-adapt your driving style . . . . I have noticed in the two player games . . . the playability is cut down some to keep the framrate up :(

I have noticed in the two player games . . . the playability is cut down some to keep the framrate up :(

Oh, so thats your excuse for me kicking your ass. :D

You know . . . I remember you winning . . . MAYBE once . . . . and that's a stretch :)

You know . . . I remember you winning . . . MAYBE once . . . . and that's a stretch :)

I won everytime I had the working wheel. :stickoutt

:rofl . . . Well I got two working wheels now.

:rofl . . . Well I got two working wheels now.

Well now it will be fair game....when the hell are we doing this again? Im hungry. :stickoutt

Who's going to the Hancock BMW meet on Saturday?

I saw a post on E46fanatics about the meet. I think it's a VW/BMW meet. I'll be in town and might swing by.

Sat morning I will either be driving to Aiken for more Bday celebrations, or recovering from teh celebrations of friday night.

21st Birthday FTW

I choose to abstain from Hancock activities now.

:rofl

I choose to abstain from Hancock activities now.

Oh cmon, Hancock is a fine establishment. :rolleyes

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Bimmerboy

Happy early 21st birthday!!! Make sure you have a DD!!

Oh I definately am going to have a DD. And this weekends festivities in Aiken are going to be an in house thing, only if we can find a baby sitter.

Volunteers?



















Wait, I wouldnt trust a child with you idiots here. :stickoutt ;)

I've heard through the grapevine that they've had another management shuffle so maybe they are going to start a new era, but I'll just wait. I've also heard something else through the grapevine that I'll wait to tell you guys in private. It doesn't really affect us to much but it makes my chances of getting another BMW in SC greater. Bottom line I won't talk smack, I just choose to wait on the sidelines and see if they turn their act around.

I've heard through the grapevine that they've had another management shuffle so maybe they are going to start a new era, but I'll just wait. I've also heard something else through the grapevine that I'll wait to tell you guys in private. It doesn't really affect us to much but it makes my chances of getting another BMW in SC greater. Bottom line I won't talk smack, I just choose to wait on the sidelines and see if they turn their act around.

I look at it like this:

I do most of my work myself, and rarely use any shops/dealers. But if I had to take it anywhere, we all know where it would be: Imports Only.

Well I plan on getting a new bimmer in a year or so and I need a good service dealer for warranty work. I've gotta have one of those z4 m coupes. :evil2

Well I plan on getting a new bimmer in a year or so and I need a good service dealer for warranty work. I've gotta have one of those z4 m coupes. :evil2

Yea, sounds good. They are sex. I wanna drive it! :D

Well I plan on getting a new bimmer in a year or so and I need a good service dealer for warranty work. I've gotta have one of those z4 m coupes. :evil2

You need a son . . .

I'm available :redspot

You need a son . . .

I'm available :redspot

His son cant be older than him! You can be his father. I'll be the son. :devillook

OK dad, can I get a loan? You never did get me a graduation present ya know!!! That z4 M coupe would make up for that. :)

PJ, do you have a m50 manifold on the m3?

Happy birthday, Dustin!!!:redspot

Happy birthday, Dustin!!!:redspot

Thanks John! Countdown to royal drunkness has begun! :buttrock

Thanks John! Countdown to royal drunkness has begun! :buttrock

Happy Birthday man

Happy Birthday man

Thanks mang :buttrock

can i get some directional advice from you guys...

i'm really wanting to enter the auto-x event in september (can't make the august one because that's the day i move into my dorm down at USC).

i'm open for any advice as far as what should i do to prepare or practice or what should i read or so on and so forth...

thanks in advance

I'm going down to USC in a few weeks and will have my car kept in the Bull St garage. I was wondering if there is lots of problems with cars being broken into, etc. and anything else I should know. Thanks.

can i get some directional advice from you guys...

i'm really wanting to enter the auto-x event in september (can't make the august one because that's the day i move into my dorm down at USC).

i'm open for any advice as far as what should i do to prepare or practice or what should i read or so on and so forth...

thanks in advance

My advice truthfully?

Get up early on the 19th. Move your shit in and book it to O'burg and come ride with a few of us. Just sit there and watch how we drive, where we look, our hand positions and so forth.

If not, read this: Solo Novice Handbook (http://www.mainstreet-data.com/dickens/solo2%20handbook.htm)

Some of the stuff are outdated, but the driving tips and how the functions work are spot on and give great advice.

I'm going down to USC in a few weeks and will have my car kept in the Bull St garage. I was wondering if there is lots of problems with cars being broken into, etc. and anything else I should know. Thanks.

You moving into USC dorms or just coming to visit?

Bull St. Garage is pretty safe. There is ALWAYS a rare chance someone could get in, but thats a chance anywhere downtown.

You moving into USC dorms or just coming to visit?

Bull St. Garage is pretty safe. There is ALWAYS a rare chance someone could get in, but thats a chance anywhere downtown.

I'll be moving into USC, Mcbryde to be specific. I'd definitely like to meet some bmw people once I'm down there.

I'll be moving into USC, Mcbryde to be specific. I'd definitely like to meet some bmw people once I'm down there.


There is a whole crew of us, and we try to grill out once a month, but we are slacking lately.


:shifty

When are we eating again?

Nothing you really need to do to your car except top off all the fluids, make sure you have no leaks and get something red to go over your positive battery terminal (our region tends to be strict about that rule). A nice tire pressure gauge is a beutiful thing to have instead of to borrow as I do. :( I should have my own this race. Everything else you can get at the track, knowledge included. I'm gonna have to scan the srticle from Sport Compact Car that got me interested in this so long ago. It has really good pictures and explanations of driving lines and course reading. I'll try to find a way to get that up online. Look forward to seeing you out there. As Dustin said, show up at the O'burg event even if you're late and ride with some of us to get your feet wet.

I'm bummed!!!!!!!!!:banghead:

October 19 SCAC #7 in Orangeburg....or

October 19 & 20 NCAC in Greensboro?

19th O'burg and 20th da Boro :dunno

I'll be moving into USC, Mcbryde to be specific. I'd definitely like to meet some bmw people once I'm down there.


cool man... i'm staying in bates...

what time are you guys going to be doing the autox stuff because i'd love to make a quick trip if it's at a decent time