I live in Chapel Hill (Southern Village) and I am planning on starting a local BMW "club." There are a ton of BMWs in my neighborhood. Any advice on where to have it?

I live in Chapel Hill (Southern Village) and I am planning on starting a local BMW "club." There are a ton of BMWs in my neighborhood. Any advice on where to have it?

i'm at unc, where do you go for bmw work?

OOOhh ooohh me I live in Raleigh...where the meets???
Tay: we might have problems...j/k GO PACK!

oh never mind I just saw your in Charoltte, so I take it your not a Tar Hole good for you!

OOOhh ooohh me I live in Raleigh...where the meets???
Tay: we might have problems...j/k GO PACK!

lol, go pack, go pack what? All you do is lose

(being nice)

lol, go pack, go pack what? All you do is lose

(being nice)

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
hahah fu leary

ouch...so I guess you are a Tar "Heel" (being nice)...we can still be friends...maybe, that why we got rida Herb's dumbass...Amato is next to go

Christian I would knock the wildcats but 'Nova is sick...god damn it!

If any of you Triangle guys are up for a meet we're gonna have one on Saturday, July 8 in the parking lot of Discount Tire at Concord Mills Mall. It's exit 49 off I-85. I know its a little far, but it'll probably be fun!

Dont go to the NC Triangle.....whole squadrons of airplanes and large ships have disappeared without a trace:eek:






















Never mind...





wrong triangle.

Triangle Folk...I'm in Raleigh as well (GO PACK). We do have monthly Euro meets in Raleigh. Check out www.nceuro.org
we meet the first tuesday of every month (except this month it will be the 2nd tuesday since the 1st will be the 4th.....did that make sense? lol)

Just bought my M3, i'm at state as well.

congtraz...we need more bimmers and have a meet in our states capital

My back window has bubbled up and looks ugly, can anyone recommend a tint shop in the triangle?

theres a tint shop in Cary on 64 at the end of the shopping centers by bojangles and taco bell I could mapquest it if you have no idea where I'm talking about...I can't recommend them but I know there, there. I was going to get my windows done at that shop but got 'em done when I was in Philly

theres a tint shop in Cary on 64 at the end of the shopping centers by bojangles and taco bell I could mapquest it if you have no idea where I'm talking about...


mmm... :aroused i could definitely wait at either those places while they do the window. if you can think of the name or number that'd be great

I can't remember what its called I think its like Formula One or something...I'll try and drive buy it tomorrow and get the name and phone number for ya...

WOW thats service...i really appreciate it. I hope you're not going way out of your way

oh hell yeah I am...I expect some serious reparations....j/k

Raleigh here... the once a month nceuro meet isnt enough, we need more!!

We should organize like a weekend drive and photoshoot or something...

I would be all over that ^^

Yeh i'm down for a photoshoot, i've been hunting around states campus since I got the M3 a few weeks ago looking for nice spots to shoot. Theres def alot of nice potiential places on centennial campus.

WOW thats service...i really appreciate it. I hope you're not going way out of your way

the place is called "Formula One Performance Automotive Film" (919)363-3633

Oh and as for getting a drive together lets try and get some more people to join and see if we can get things planned

Raleigh Here, NCSU area. Mostly @ nceuro meets with Schmitty and Straightsix. Caz is here somewhere.

sweet...how many bimmers do you know??? I have NO friends down here that drive BMW's...weak :( they all drive frigg'n pickups...well thats not true I have a friend who has a white 535i but shes a girl and anti-car (meaning a non-enthusiast)

<- NCSU

Anyone have a SRS reset tool? or know where i can borrow one for a day.

nceuro.org Is the way to go. There's a tint group deal going right now, check the Classified section out.

So whos still down with organizing a drive or something???

It'll be nice. I see alot nicely modded bimmers in Raleigh that aren't on nceuro so it'd be nice to meet more.:cool

I'm in the Raleigh area myself usually. I'm in Germany right now until December but would really enjoy to get a bmw club together that meets more than once a month in the triangle.

In my neighborhood (and in Chapel Hill), there are a ridiculous amount of BMWs and nice ones, mostly new. There's also a lot of classics (2002s, etc.) Who would be willing to drive over here for a really good meet with lots of cars? Lots of M3s and a few M5s, you know, car...uh hum... BMW enthusiasts. I know that clubs start small and grow larger, but I'm pretty sure that we could get a good turnout on the first couple meets. I'm looking at an M3 right now; if that works out, you can count on a club in the Chapel Hill area. I was gonna make flyers and distribute them to people that I see. I have never really been to too many local car shows and I was wondering what kind of stuff, other than BMWs, that people would want to find at a local meet. In other words, what do you want to see that would make you drive over to Chapel Hill to have a meet? Please post any and/or all recommendations as to what you want to see. Thanks!

Charlotte here, I'm down for anything.

I say as long as the bimmers I'll be there for sure maybe something next weekend??? that may be too soon but it would be cool

There is a great parking lot for a Park & Ride bus that is usually not very full on non-gameday weekends. I've looked at it and it seems decent for a meet.

are you gonna need a ride???

anybody know a good place in the triangle to get dyno'd???

(wondering the same thing)

gee phillip, thanks for mentionin me :(

bmw club= nceuro.org- not strictly bmw, but 90% is us...kinda amusing to me since the club used to be called ncaudi...lol

dyno= carolina auto masters...

slowcheetah: maybe we can get a deal if we roll together and do it at the same time??? Just a thought.......I still wanna get a drive together for all thats interested...

My bad scottie...:( . As for triangle area clubs there is a european club...cough nceuro.org cough. I don't think there is strictly a bimmer one. Nceuro will have its monthly meeting tomorrow at rudinos in north raleigh. As scottie said there are a ton of bimmers not to mention audis, porshces, and v dubs. If you in the area you should check it out, pretty fun group of guys and girls(2). Real laid back!

link to gtg thread...
http://nceuro.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4458

slowcheetah: maybe we can get a deal if we roll together and do it at the same time??? Just a thought.......I still wanna get a drive together for all thats interested...

I'm down after Friday (payday) lol. After that i'll call em' up and see what kind of deal I/we could get.

I'm a couple hours away in New Bern, but I'm from Durham and frequent the RDU area often (this weekend AAMOF).

I'm the track events coordinator for the Tarheel Sports Car Club (don't worry, its NOT affiliated with UNC for all you 'ABC' fans) and the Triangle Z Club.

Anyway... I'm relatively new to the bimmer scene, as I just picked up my '87 325 (with some tasteful mods) in April. If you guys get together this weekend, I may try to meet up as well. Plenty of Bimmer owners in THSCC.

I'd like find some people for a drive to the Tail of the Dragon area. It's on the NC/TN border, about three hours from Charlotte on I-40. I've been once in early June with two E46s and it was awesome, just drove the Dragon. I'd like to hit the Cherohala loop this time. tailofthedragon.com/cherohala.html

Any takers? Please post times you can do it and what car you'll bring.

I always wanted to drive the dragon in my old WRX, but never got the chance, I would definitley be down to go.

Can you only go weekends or mid-week? Weekends are packed this time of the year. Would be funner to go when it's less crowded. I've got one or two around Mooresville who might be down, we met in Statesville last month and took I-40 to the Dragon.

How far is it from Raleigh??? I'll be outta town this weekend and next weekend I plan on going to the KOP meet (I'm not crazy my parents and friends live up there, I wouldn't drive 61/2 hours for a meet...well maybe BimmerFest)

Raleigh is quite far from it. The town nearby is Robbinsville, and Google says it's 340 miles. If you drive that far, you'd better plan to stay the night/weekend.

I just ordered some 235/40YR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s and I'm gonna get them put on before. :D

I might be able to make it to the meeting at Rudino's tommorrow. Count me in!

I am in the High Point area. I just bought a '95 M3.

I'm busy working Mon-Fri, so weekends only, but seeing how long of a drive it would be from Raleigh, i'm probably going to need to be scheduling this a month or so in advance. None the less, i'm down, just need some time for planning and whatnot.

Can you only go weekends or mid-week? Weekends are packed this time of the year. Would be funner to go when it's less crowded. I've got one or two around Mooresville who might be down, we met in Statesville last month and took I-40 to the Dragon.

Just moved to Raleigh from Minneapolis about 1 month ago. Just getting settled in...

Hi!

guys, there a meet at Rudino's in Raleigh tonight at 7pm

google maps 8800 Harvest Oaks Dr # 102 raleigh nc for directions

Mmmm...Grinders....See you guys that will be attending the Rudinos meet!

I'm in Lumberton with a 97 M3. I'll watch the forum to see the next time you guys meet. I'll be there.


Alonzo

you have a Buick Grand National??? Isn't that thing turbo'd???

I'm in Lumberton with a 97 M3. I'll watch the forum to see the next time you guys meet. I'll be there.


Alonzo

Wow another Robeson Co. person on the board. I'm from Rowland but live in Raleigh.

you have a Buick Grand National??? Isn't that thing turbo'd???

Yes, and they are amazing.

so how was the meet yesterday??? Anyone take any pics, I'd love to see them...

Here you go.

http://luckysnafu.smugmug.com/gallery/1659448/1/81232805

very nice E46 w/ titanium exhaust, whos white E36 M3 w/ painted wheels? I'm thinking of doing the same thing...and beautiful 997, sorry I missed it, I'll catch you all at the next one

I'm from Fayetteville. I'd love to come up for a meet sometime. Let me know when the next get together is and I'll make plans to be there.

the white e36 screename is Temporary on www.nceuro.org I believe

Friendly Ghost.... the next meet will be the first tuesday in August.

first Tuesday is I believe is Aug. 1st, count me in!

where do you think the meet will be? If its not in

Raleigh, people who live in the capital city lets caravan

Hi folks
Been quite a while since I've been here...moved to Cary from KY a while ago.
Can anyone recommend a good car audio shop in the Cary/Raleigh area please? System needs a look-see.
Thanks

it might not be in raleigh next month, I think we might go to Durham for a change. Regardless, you can check nceuro.org about a week before the meet and see when it is

I think i'll show up for the next one as well.

I think i'll show up for the next one as well.

you may have to break 45mph on the drives; are you sure you're up for it?

just an FYI, if you plan on attending the next meet please signup for an account on nceuro and rsvp to the thread (when it is posted) in the meets/events section. You need to rsvp because we need to make reservation for where ever we go since they are normally overwhelmed by all the europhiles if we dont. =D

just an FYI, if you plan on attending the next meet please signup for an account on nceuro and rsvp to the thread (when it is posted) in the meets/events section. You need to rsvp because we need to make reservation for where ever we go since they are normally overwhelmed by all the europhiles if we dont. =D


just registered:buttrock :redspot

the white e36 screename is Temporary on www.nceuro.org I believe

Friendly Ghost.... the next meet will be the first tuesday in August.

Wow, i need to check the local forums on this everyonce in a while! But yeah that's my White E36 with the black rims!

Friendly Ghost.... the next meet will be the first tuesday in August.[/quote]

Thanks. We'll be there.

I live in Raleigh. I drive a e46 328. id be interested in some type of bimmer meet around here

Friendly Ghost.... the next meet will be the first tuesday in August.

Thanks. We'll be there.[/QUOTE]


SWEET...Z4 coupe at the next meet:buttrock :buttrock :buttrock :buttrock

bmw from UNC here...and I'd be up for a tail of the dragon trip, went there in march and had an awesome time. hate I missed the rudinos meet a few days ago, but I'll definately try and make it to the next one...

those of you who want tint...post what these raleigh places quote you, if youre interested I may be able to significantly beat the price with my tint place in rocky mount that does a great job w/ lifetime warranty...yeah you may drive 40 min but you might save $50+ if its worth it to you...

-Jonathan

hi folks (tom smith's voice)

my name is kevin and i recently got a 98 e36 sierra red 328i. right now it's still dead stock but i'm planning on modding it pretty soon.

since sierra red is pretty rare so if you see one driving along the beltline/540/glenwood then it's me

and yeah i'm looking forward to attend the next meet

When's the next NCEuro meet?

I think this weekend???

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=567031

Next NCeuro.org meet will be at least the first Tuesday of August.

NCEuro meets are always the first tuesday of the month, unless that happens to fall on a holiday (like 4th of July). But u must RSVP at nceuro.org in the meets/events section so we know how many people to expect and can 'warn' the restaurant

Raleigh area cars wanna meet, then all drive to Durham?

Raleigh area cars wanna meet, then all drive to Durham?

yeah, we ussually all meet up somewhere and caravan up. the last few times we've met by umstead park off of 40 in cary

yeah, we ussually all meet up somewhere and caravan up. the last few times we've met by umstead park off of 40 in cary

right on, I know where that is...:buttrock

Next NCEuro meet is on 8/1/06 at Carolina Ale House. Here's the link:

http://nceuro.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4680

Good Luck!

Will be there...but not in my euro...:(. Probably won't see it to the end of Aug. :( lol

Will be there...but not in my euro...:(. Probably won't see it to the end of Aug. :( lol
I saw the pics. Sorry about that, and you weren't even going very fast. Good Luck, bro!

anyone selling a power steering pump or know a good BMW specialty shop in NC?

Or is there a knowledgable bimmer enthusiast who'd be

willing to take a look at my car? I think its the PSP or rack?

Whats up fellas. I didn't take the time to read all of the posts on here so I thought I would just drop in and say whats up to everyone (the new and the old). I'm Joe, I've been around the scene here in Raleigh for a while but I dropped off the last 2 years. I finally graduated and got a job so I've saved enough money to start getting the M3 right again. (It's needed a lot of work) So if anyone is interested, we can start a meet just to kinda get together and chill and get to know everyone. Really any night is good for me. Good to see you all on here though.

shoulda checked in a few days ago man....we just had a meet on Monday

^AHEM....Tuesday poofus..lol

^AHEM....Tuesday poofus..lol

HAHAHA. This is like a mini NCEuro in here.

Yea I saw the thing about the meet but I wasn't able to make it that day. I already had plans. I should be at the next one though. By the way, anyone here seen or heard from Scotty lately?

yeah he was there...I think I met him??? There were like 30-40 people there...good turnout/meet

I would definetly go to some kind of meet around Raleigh, we should get something planned out... I just got an arctic silver E36 M3 coupe--seems like there are a lot of M3 guys around here. later, Brad

Edit: who was it i saw in the red 328 turbo?

Yea I saw the thing about the meet but I wasn't able to make it that day. I already had plans. I should be at the next one though. By the way, anyone here seen or heard from Scotty lately?

Yeah, Scottie (Esperosa) is at pretty much everyone of the meets and we go out a party occasionally.

e30 guys, theres an e30 meet out in Four Oaks at the BMW Farm on Sunday. PM me if you are interested.

I would definetly go to some kind of meet around Raleigh, we should get something planned out... I just got an arctic silver E36 M3 coupe--seems like there are a lot of M3 guys around here. later, Brad

Edit: who was it i saw in the red 328 turbo?

Me. Nice meeting you, unfortunately the car is being sold :(.

I met the kid (sorry for not remembering your name) I know his username is M3wannabe...anyway he told me about your boosted 328 that hes buying from you, sounds like the thing can hustle...

BTW what are you gett'n to replace it?

- Jamie

I have a friend looking for something like that...if you dont already have a buyer give me a call to come look at it (919)210-1614 later, brad

Yeah i'm pretty sure Justin is going to take it. What year are you at state? I'm sorry for asking the most obvious, male question to ask but are you a chick jamie? I've got a '00 exploder for a daily driver now but after i sell the 328 and the ford and toss in some other money i might look at some e46s or something to keep stock.

Yeah i'm pretty sure Justin is going to take it. What year are you at state? I'm sorry for asking the most obvious, male question to ask but are you a chick jamie? I've got a '00 exploder for a daily driver now but after i sell the 328 and the ford and toss in some other money i might look at some e46s or something to keep stock.

No jamie is not a chick. though he does have some sand in his vagina:lol

///M3vader4dr FTMFL!!!:redspot:buttrock

LOL i need to look into the girlfriend delete mod

No jamie is not a chick. though he does have some sand in his vagina:lol

///M3vader4dr FTMFL!!!:redspot:buttrock

you talk'n shit on my mangina you son of a bitch :evil2

Me FTMFW!!!

You.....just suck at life (he doesn't really have an M3...he rocks a Kia :nono )

Hey, just to let anyone know. I'm getting a group of people to head down to the Fayetteville dragstrip on Sunday the 13th. If anyone wants to meet up, we're meeting at 12:30 at Crossroads Best Buy! Hope to see some other BMWs out there!

is fayetville 1/8th or 1/4?

is fayetville 1/8th or 1/4?

Quarter.

10 bucks admission, 10 bucks to race!

Hey all. Any suggestions on a local tint shop- where to go? Looking for quality, professional job of course... not some hack shop.

Thanks!

Also what is the legal limit in NC / Raleigh? Are the cops sticklers about illegal tint?

LOL i need to look into the girlfriend delete mod
Hahahahahaha!

wow i really need to start checking the southeast section more often ;)

wow i really need to start checking the southeast section more often ;)
Yes you do! It's hot!

Hey all. Any suggestions on a local tint shop- where to go? Looking for quality, professional job of course... not some hack shop.

Thanks!

Also what is the legal limit in NC / Raleigh? Are the cops sticklers about illegal tint?

Anyone?

I believe sun protection LLC is pretty good. My mom used them to put window film in her house. They're auto window tinting seems pretty good, and they use Formula One film, which is supposed to be the best from what I hear. They're located in Cary. Here's their website:

sunprotectionglasstint.com

Hey guys just moving back into the area next week to head back to school. Triad area here. Was around all last year and unfortunately never made it to any of the meets. Looking to get into the scene (we've got a big one up in the MD/DC area).

Any meets planned for September yet? NCEuro? Bimmerforums meet?

Also, please recommend your favorite tint shops between Winston-Salem and Raleigh. Not looking to go any further east than Raleigh. I am becoming an NC resident soon and need to have my illegal 20% tint stripped off, just to pass inspection :(

monthly meet at NCEuro...we'vehad quite a showin lately with bout 25 cars n attendance, which isnt too bad for a cruz n booze...:redspot

Thanks for the tint suggestion... btw what how are the tint laws down here? What is the legal limit? 32% or maybe I read it wrong?

Are most tint places pretty 'strict' do they follow the laws or do most go beyond?

NCEuro.org monthly meet this Tuesday @ Rudino's be there!

Thanks for the tint suggestion... btw what how are the tint laws down here? What is the legal limit? 32% or maybe I read it wrong?

Are most tint places pretty 'strict' do they follow the laws or do most go beyond?

you read it correctly, the law is a 32% "net" tint, basically 35% on each individual window other than the windshield, which is really lame IMO :( The cops dont seem to care so much about 20%, but some friends of mine with 5% have gotten tickets for it. I have 20% all around and havent havent had a problem so far (knock on wood) and have been next to many troopers, sheriffs, etc at stoplights/on hwy and they just look over and then look away...I also had 20% on my land rover and didnt have a problem in those 2.5 years either

most tint places will give you whatever % tint you want, but for anything illegal you have to pay a bit more and use cash so there is no record of the transaction. I remember the 3M tint shop on capital blvd was gonna charge me a $100 fee on top of the normal cost of the job for 20%, and they would only take cash, it was gonna be like $425 or so which is high. I got mine done for $200 back home in rocky mount where I know the shop owner.

when inspection time rolls around you just have to go somewhere that you have a connection or a ghetto place where they just dont care, or will accept a bribe, etc. :paranoid: i.e. just dont go to jiffylube or something expecting to pass

hope this helps, good luck
-Jonathan

Yeah I had 13% on my old car and never got a second glance from Johnny Law...but no dice with state inspection, I had to take it to a buddy's shop to get it passed...if you all wanna know I paid $265 which IMO is a little high, but they did a great job and never hassled me about the leagalities, and this was in PA where the leagal limit is 70%...Ouch!




you read it correctly, the law is a 32% "net" tint, basically 35% on each individual window other than the windshield, which is really lame IMO :( The cops dont seem to care so much about 20%, but some friends of mine with 5% have gotten tickets for it. I have 20% all around and havent havent had a problem so far (knock on wood) and have been next to many troopers, sheriffs, etc at stoplights/on hwy and they just look over and then look away...I also had 20% on my land rover and didnt have a problem in those 2.5 years either

most tint places will give you whatever % tint you want, but for anything illegal you have to pay a bit more and use cash so there is no record of the transaction. I remember the 3M tint shop on capital blvd was gonna charge me a $100 fee on top of the normal cost of the job for 20%, and they would only take cash, it was gonna be like $425 or so which is high. I got mine done for $200 back home in rocky mount where I know the shop owner.

when inspection time rolls around you just have to go somewhere that you have a connection or a ghetto place where they just dont care, or will accept a bribe, etc. :paranoid: i.e. just dont go to jiffylube or something expecting to pass

hope this helps, good luck
-Jonathan

i'm looking to get some guys together for a day drive to the mountains, maybe do part of the blueridge. might be kinda far for you nc state peeps but its a straight shot down interstate 40. hmmmm?

any other mooresville m3's?? i saw a hot looking techno violet with ltw checkering...i half considered stalking the guy..hot car.

i'm looking to get some guys together for a day drive to the mountains, maybe do part of the blueridge. might be kinda far for you nc state peeps but its a straight shot down interstate 40. hmmmm?

any other mooresville m3's?? i saw a hot looking techno violet with ltw checkering...i half considered stalking the guy..hot car.
Dakar Yellow is hot! You don't see many; I can't remember the last time I saw one. A little while ago, there was a 2005 M3 Individual ZCP in Dakar Yellow. The seller said it was perhaps "1 of 5" in the country! That's exclusive right there! Good Luck and hope to see your car at a triangle meet sometime!

im in winston salem nc, middle of nowhere

How is Winston the middle of nowhere lol? I'm in Winston, doing an engineering co-op til December, it's a pretty cool town, gotta love the bars downtown.

Chapel Hill here so I'm sure I've probably seen quite a few of you driving around at some point or another! So type of local meet would be great, I'm sure it would be alot of fun!

FYI: If anybody is interested I'm heading up to Asheville Friday afternoon (via I40)so if anybody wants to run and maybe have some fun in the mountains then PM me!

I'm in CH as well, grey E32 with UNC tags.

All for now

-Larry