mike3fan did you call my cell? i have a 997 or 977 on my caller id but i axidently deleted it when i ment to delete a diff number. :(

Hey guys, when are you going to meet up again? I live in St. Joe, so Grand Rapids is not that far at all.
Thanks,
Rob

cool apline1 :)
what kinda bim you have?

mike!!! remember the m5? well he raced his car last night lol. vs truck that had a large v8 with a vortech and nitrious.
i have a vid of it ill host it. and share :)

and i also have ALOT of pics of joshes and dicks ride. better quality and soo on. also some of the m5

btw the truck said he ran like a low 12 at the track.

here ya go.
http://194.100.161.5/clips/Matt

So who won the race?? It looks like the M5 got the jump.

Hey guys,

There is an "art in motion" Cruise night coming up on Thurs, June 26th in Brighton at a local custom retailer (first class auto). It's open to all sport compact cars 1979 and newer (to avoid the classic car crapola).

If any of you guys would be interested in attending please let me know, maybe we could pick up a few beers afterward or something.... Plus it would be nice to have a BMW presence there as they are pretty rare in this town. It'll be mostly rice.

hey dick when are u going to post the pics from the show???


So who won the race?? It looks like the M5 got the jump.


the truck started to pull the m5 in third so by the 1/4 the truck was in the lead. the guy with the m5 was new to the lot and the funny thing was all the muscle car guys thought the bmw had a 6 cylinder and thought they could trick a unsuspecting "import" guy into a spanking from a sleeper pickup well they bit their tounges after that race....here's to u muscle car guys :finger22:

josh

I posted them in a thread in General Discusion.


Heres a few though

:D

Hey there was a 540i 6 speed with 19" ACS type 3s at the lot last night. It had Ohio plates.... I wonder if it was one of Josh's friends?!?! :dunno

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:buttrock

ALright so seriously, when are we all going to get together?

Anyone going to HIN in Chicago on the 26th of July? Josh, Matt and I are if anyone wants to ride down with us.

Otherwise we gotta pic a date and stick to it. It doesn't have to be an event or anything, just a meet and maybe some lunch and some beers or soemthing somewhere.

Everyone fluked out last year, lets not have that again!! :az:

I'm probably going to HIN Chicago to hang out with my friends from there. Check out Euroteknik.com for details about that.

Somebody that lives in Ann Arbor or Lansing seriously just needs to scout out a location and I'm there.

I did suggest meeting on Tuesday's at BW3's in Novi but that really doesnt work out for you west side guys.

If I find a park in Lansing will people show up for a cookout?
Hey Dick we will probably cruise down to Chicago with you guys,are you just making a day trip out of it?

Originally posted by mike3fan
If I find a park in Lansing will people show up for a cookout?
Hey Dick we will probably cruise down to Chicago with you guys,are you just making a day trip out of it?

That sounds perfect...

Originally posted by mike3fan
If I find a park in Lansing will people show up for a cookout?
Hey Dick we will probably cruise down to Chicago with you guys,are you just making a day trip out of it?


I'd be down for a cookout in a park for sure!! Check it out and let us know what you find.

I think we ae just makin a day out of it. I think we are going to enter the show so we will be there all day, I dunno if they want to stay over night or what.

Originally posted by DeezBMW
I'd be down for a cookout in a park for sure!! Check it out and let us know what you find.

I think we ae just makin a day out of it. I think we are going to enter the show so we will be there all day, I dunno if they want to stay over night or what.

So you guys are planning on entering into HIN??? Who will you be showing with??

Just us, why you got room for us?

Originally posted by DeezBMW
Just us, why you got room for us?

www.euroteknik.com , they are the Chicago crew that I hung out with when I lived there. A bunch of great guys and I'm sure they would love to have you guys show with them. Head over to the forums and check it out. I know for a fact they already have models lined up and they are workin on stuff for crowd control.

holy crap!! Rob just showed me this thread... and your cars are hot.

You guys are more than welcomed to join our group for HIN if ya like :buttrock :buttrock

Damn talk about a hot car sweet!!

i gotta get a move on my stuff. everything is ordered. arrives in about 2 weeks.

crazybimmer we will be there :)



The cookout sounds like a great idea.

I'm getting close! Just have to get the header ceramic coated and finish up the exhaust. After that, all the hardware is complete.
I still have a bit of work to do on my race car, but that one is also a solid weekend away from running.

http://www.rallyroad.net/images/Turbo332i.jpg

oh my.
emc you put the kit together yourself?
if soo can you help me by telling me where you are geting those mandrel bends.
im trying to get a intake for my s/c in mandrel bend

Hey Eric I just recieved my H&R cup kit I was wondering if your offer to help install it was still standing,I am ready anytime you have some free time

:eek: WOW Eric!! That looks good!!

I can't wait to see that thing in person. Oh and I want a ride!! ;)

EMC, is your rally car painted yet? If so, I'll swing by and check it out!

I'm without my car again. Someone at my work rearended me. Took out my new spoiler, trunk, bumper cover, and rear quarter panels. Good thing I didn't have your body fix that dent!

Talk to ya later bro.

Ken, are you sure it wasn't your wife that smacked your car? I know how much she despises it!

Mike, you are welcome to bring your suspension parts over sometime. I broke my hand last week, so I won't be able to help as much as usual.

Mathew, sent you a PM.

Dick, thanks for the compliments. Your car is sure looking good these days too!

soo a cook out or what guys?

If anyone would like to join me, I am going to BW3's for 30 cent wings on Tuesday night. I am going with a friend that meets with a Subaru club and it would be cool to have some bmw's show up too.

It's the Novi location so its close to a lot of you guys EMC, Motorcity, etc.
http://www.buffalowildwings.com/locations/index.asp

i dont think ill have my car next week.
it should be in the shop

who has a good spot for a cook out?

Ralliart, I'll try to make it out to BW3's tonight.

What time does everyone show up?

I'll be there at 7:00. Look for the tall eye-talian guy.

Rob

Originally posted by BoostFed325
soo a cook out or what guys?
I'll find the park for the cookout you guys deceide what date.thinking first weekend of Aug.?

Originally posted by BoostFed325
soo a cook out or what guys?
I'll find the park for the cookout you guys deceide what date.thinking first weekend of Aug.?

Tuesday night was pretty cool. Got some great wings for cheap. Talked about cars with a bunch of turbo crazy scooby owners.

I'll probably be going out there again next Tuesday. Maybe next time EMC.

Originally posted by mike3fan
I'll find the park for the cookout you guys deceide what date.thinking first weekend of Aug.?

That works for me :buttrock

works for me too

Works for me!!

I made it out to BW's lat night. I saw your car there Rob...just didn't see you inside and I had a couple of friends that kept me chatting and drinking. Psychocandy (Jeff) made it out as well. I think we finally left around 1:00 a.m.

My truck was the blue extended cab silverado parked way out near the subis in line with your car.

Maybe next week...
Take Care,
Eric

Too bad I missed you. I left around 9:30 when it started raining outside. I cant believe you stayed until 1 am. Yeah, next week for sure we will meet up. I'll give you my cell phone # so it will be easier to get ahold of me.

my wheels need to get here :(

sooo the beginning of augest it is?

Just wanted to say what's up everyone. I just registered. I go to school at U of M in Ann Arbor, so I'm there from September to May. I'm in Cali for now, but down for whatever come September.

I'm going to the F1 race in Indy on Sept 28th, so it'd be sweet to get a caravan together.

Peace

anyone know of a distrubiter around here that sells sparcos and may have a few of the seats in stock soo i could sit in them?

I know a place in Chicago that carries them. If you want to wait until HIN. I also know a guy that was selling some red torinos. I think he still has them.

where is the guy selling those?

ah nm i want evos or pro2ks

I'll be at BW3's in Novi again on Tuesday the 15th. I will probably be there around 7:00.

My cell phone is 586-321-9221.

I'll probably see you there....but its not going to be another 1:30 a.m. night for me again!

how many of you guys are intrested in dynoing?

If the price was reasonable I would do it to get a baseline.

I might see you guys in Novi tomorrow night, depends on when I get out of work...

Eric, you don't want to close the place out again? What's wrong with you????

i heard there is on around here in grand rapids area.

no clue on price tho

Originally posted by psychocandy
If the price was reasonable I would do it to get a baseline.

I might see you guys in Novi tomorrow night, depends on when I get out of work...

Eric, you don't want to close the place out again? What's wrong with you????

My friend works at a shop in Novi that has a dynopack dyno (the one that they bolt your hubs too). They only charge $65 to do a few baseline pulls. If your serious about it I can get you their number.

It was good meeting you guys last night! :buttrock

I'll definately be there again next week, hopefully I'll be able to sneek into the bar again. :D

The dyno is called Baker Engineering and it's in Grand Haven.
If you get at least 10 people together it's $40 per person for 2 pulls each. WinPep. I did it last year with ClubSI and they are taking names for another dyno run in August.

Originally posted by BoostFed325
i heard there is on around here in grand rapids area.

no clue on price tho

yah baker thats it..
where in grand haven ?

Its actually in Nunica just outside Grand Haven. We are lookin into it Matt!! ;)

For $40 bucks I would be in for sure, although that is a bit of a hike from Brighton...

id love to dyno my car. but it hates me to death

Rob/Ralliart...e-mail sent on the supra...

lets get people together and do some dyno pulling

$40 is awesome.

if you count dick josh and i thats 3. we only need 7 more.

6 more...

thats awesome psychocandy :)
im sure i can gather a few none bmw people from clubsi and xceedspeed if we cant get 10

I wont be at BW3's tomorrow night for those of you that were planning on meeting me up there. I just got a call this morning from my boss and they need me in Broadview, Il asap. This works out perfect because I was planning on going there this weekend for HIN anyway. :D


Eric - I went for a test drive with Brian yesterday. That car is something else, what a ride!! I think the car was just a bit more extreme than I had pictured so I dont think I can swing it. But, if you run into Brian tell him I appreciated the ride.

I'm guessing that Brians supra makes an easy 400hp at the rear wheels.
I hope it finds a good home...too bad I can't buy it right now.
Have fun at HIN.

Jeff (psychocandy) I should still be there tomorrow. I'm planning on bringing a viper pickup and one of the guys might bring a stage3 srt-4. I hope you can still make it.

Take Care,
Eric

Originally posted by EMC
\\I'm planning on bringing a viper pickup and one of the guys might bring a stage3 srt-4. I hope you can still make it.

Take Care,
Eric

:eek: Awwww mann!! I wanted to check out both of those cars!!

haha chicago will be fun :)

I'm going out to BW3's again this tuesday the 4th. I'll be there after work around 5 o'clock. EMC, Psycho, anyone else????

Ralliart> I am going to try to make it this week....

Hey guys, I am going to try and make it out to BW3's tomorrow - I'll probably head out there with Eric (EMC).

Originally posted by heelandtoe
Hey guys, I am going to try and make it out to BW3's tomorrow - I'll probably head out there with Eric (EMC).

Cool, what time are you guys gonna be there?

We will probably show up between 7 and 8

hey guys, check out my system install and tell me what you think.

I will try to make it to BW3's one of these Tuesdays.

Any meets coming up, what happened with the barbecue.

system pics here (http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albur85&page=1)

Jim

whe n are you planning on doing the dyno? I live by toledo(perrysburg), but might be willing to make the drive to meet up w/ you guys(nobody around me) and for a $40 dyno run. its like $170 for 2 pulls around me.

^dan

I'm a newbie from MI. Monroe to be exact, work in Farmington Hills though so I log a lot of miles on the daily beater 318ti. Has an M3 front bumper, M3 E-46 wheels, 328 brakes, and a 1.5 inch drop. Ricer exhaust soon to be replaced by stock from a board member. White car. Wave it you see me.

Stone me if you must but I'm more of a VW enthusiest and can be found on MIVE (michiganvw.org) quite often. My show car is a new Beetle on air ride but I've owned the full circle of VW products and just sold my 65 bug. The ti just happened to make a nice daily beater to replace a Corrado I had. But I'm starting to really like it, and think I'll keep it around for a good while. I just wish it wasn't so damn slow. At the import drags at Norwalk a few weeks ago, I was just about the slowest car there. The 18 inch wheels really killed it. Pretty embarrasing getting my arse handed to me by stock beater Ford Tempo's and Plymouth Acclaims, amongst a host of other lame rides.

Welcome to the boards...err...uhh...sweetdaddyD

On Tuesdays you should head out to BW3's in Novi after work. You would be right by 275/96 so it wouldn't be too far out of your way home.

You just need an M3 engine in your 318ti. That will wake it up a bit.

Hey Keith, welcome to the boards. Glad to see you made your way over here.

You're right, I DO need an M3 motor. I need a bunch of thousand dollar bills to do it too! My friend runs a local shop and it always hounding me to let him drop in a 328 motor he has. I just don't have the loot for that right now. ...........If he would only take my MG midget as trade for the swap I'd be on it like a heartbeat.

ralliart nice seeing you btw at the chicago show. i was kinda outa it when you first introduced yourself lol sorry.

like wise ralliart, its nice to put a face to the name....

josh

Ya guys it was cool gettin to meet you west siders. Grand Rapids certainly represented well, your cars looked great. Too bad I didnt get to see your ride boostfed. Maybe next time.

welcome sweetdaddyD, where is your friends shop? can you ask him how much he wants to put in my UUC tranny mount enforcers and bushings? maybe even my short shifter.

Thanks,

Jim

oh, did you guys see my DIY system?what do you think?

mines not all together yet. everything is everywhere.

should be done soon... but iv been saying that all summer.

Deez- OT are you showing at HIN in oct?

Any of you ever roll out with the www.mpowerclub.com guys?

They throw down some sweet track days.

The link doesnt work

Originally posted by ///M LIFE©
Deez- OT are you showing at HIN in oct?

Yes I am.. Are you this time?

Originally posted by ///M LIFE©
The link doesnt work

Yeah...seems the server is down.:dunno Could be the fact that MI has no power.

Originally posted by DeezBMW
Yes I am.. Are you this time?

Yes I will hopefully. More bmws are expected this time :buttrock I want to get my mouldings painted before the show. Maybe a reiger lip

Power restored for me. What chaos. Unbelievable.

I didn't have enough gas to get home when the blackouts hit. Had to sit in a gas station for over 3 hours until another guy had some gas delivered and agreed to let me have some. Must not have been premium as the car is running rough.

I tried to head up to the gas station this morning....NOT! Over 3 hour waits, cars lined down the street.

Unbelievable. The greedy Arab gas station owner came and emptied ice into his trunk and took off in his car with American flags pasted onto the doors. Probably so he doesn't get racial profiled and beat to shit. Closed the station and left. No drinks or anything for the patrons (many, many people stranded at his station). When a businessman in a Lexus complained the employees cursed at him and threatened to remove him from the premesis because it was "private property." This was the Amoco station at the corner of Novi rd and 12 mile. Avoid it if you can, I know I won't ever go there. I'll walk to another station first.

These crisis situation bring out the best and unfortunately the worst in people.

Cheers

Yeah...no looting in my neighborhood. I was so looking forward to using the 12 gauge and all that law enforcement ammo my border patrol friend gave me.

I stayed the night near my work because I didn't want to drive 27 miles home, stopping every few hundered yards. My truck is also a stick shift :(

I got out of town on Friday and drove to Grand Rapids to personally deliver my turbo for an exhaust housing change. Where is this HIN show? Maybe it will get me motivated to have my car done by then.

Where were you in Grand Rapids, and why didn't you tell anyone. I would have met you for a beer or something!!


HIN is in Chicago on the 4th of October. You are more than welcome to join us for the cruise down and we are going to get a room for a couple nights if you want to stay with us to make the room a little cheaper!

I'm going to plan on HIN then. I'll have my sedan done well before then and all tuned up.

I have a buddy that lives downtown and is a federal agent for the state department. I'll probably just crash at his place for the weekend.

I dropped the turbo off and then headed up to Pentwater where I grew up for the night. Then I decided to go all the way back the next evening to watch a bit of the woodward dream cruise.

Next time I head up that way, I'll look you guys up.

Please do, we can at least go out for a beer or something :D

Here we go again! BW3's in Novi Tuesday (8/26/03) night at 7.

Who is going???

its no fun being 20 :(

ill be at HIN with dick. dunno i if i will bring my car maybe if i get my wheels.

It looks like I'm going to HIN in Los Angeles this Saturday. I'll take lots of pics and post them for all to see.

So what extra do you get with a VIP ticket?

I'm still planning on HIN Chicago in October. Got my turbo back yesterday, now I'm waiting for the manifold to come back from ceramic coating....Its getting CLOSE!

Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck it all to hell.

Are we having a bad day Jeff?

Originally posted by psychocandy
Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck it all to hell.

Yeah, I want a turbo too. lol

Yeah, it was a bad day....funny thing is now I can't remember why?

Anyway, sorry fellas that was uncalled for.

Turbo envy, LOL good guess though. When is the Tec3 software coming Eric?

I order it next week. I'm in cali now, and we are going out to get drunk tonight!

HIN VIP passes for us tomorrow!

haha dont we all want a turbo too?
my s/c will have to do tho.


HIN should be nicee espically out in cali.

Hi michigan fellas,,,, I got my M 1 last week, and was wondering, are there any plans for gathering in the michigan area?
I live in oxford/troy area ..

Well, I went to order my TEC3, but Vic Sias is out of town for the next week and a half. He's in Kansas as the SCCA Auto-X Nationals or some crap like that!

HIN Los Angeles was great. Lots of :boobies

The Friday night before sucked ass. I got tossed in the back of a police cruiser for a good 30 minutes while the officers tried to make me confess to a hit-and-run that I was totally innocent of.

I tell you what...I thought about confessing to it just so I wouldn't have to spend my entire weekend in jail. They kept saying "Just tell us you hit that car and we'll let you go."...

YEAH RIGHT!

Those cops were asses...and terrible "detectives". No wonder the O.J. Simpson case was botched!

Eric is the devil. 666

That is why the police brutality.

Cleanse yourself my friend, go drink some holy water.

Going to Cinci this weekend to catch a football game. I hope we can get some kind of fall meet together before most of us put the BMW's up for the winter....

http://www.acurainspired.com/albums/albur84/DSC00113.sized.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/albums/albur84/DSC00119.sized.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/albums/albur84/DSC00123.sized.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/albums/albur84/DSC00130.sized.jpg http://www.acurainspired.com/albums/albur84/DSC00133.sized.jpg

Damn those are some nice pics. Where is that smoke from ?

thanks man! the smoke/steam is coming from a manhole.

Does anyone in Grand Rapids ever get together!?!?

Okay everyone...there is a car show/ dyno day at Monkey Wrench Racing in Commerce Township.

Here's the flyer:

http://monkeywrenchracing.com/grand%20opening%20flyer.htm

It's only $50 for two dyno pulls....not a bad deal. The dyno is a dynopack so you don't have to worry about your control arms being bent like has happened to me and many others it seems.

It's from noon to 6pm. I'll be there...hope to see at least a couple of you guys out there and see what your cars can do!

You know I'm there. I might even dyno to get some kind of baseline. 100 rwhp here I come!!!

Damn.... i want to go. I don't think I have anything going on that Sunday so maybe me and my girlfriend will take a little road trip.

Originally posted by IwantMCoupe
Does anyone in Grand Rapids ever get together!?!?

I live in Portage and would be up for a get together.

Eric, is your turbo car gonna be done by then???:evil2

Thursday of next week (the 18th) is what I'm shooting for...thats when the TEC3 should be here....and my BIRTHDAY! Hopefully I can dyno the car on Friday.

I just registered for HIN with EUROTEKNIK they are looking for more beemers if anyone is interested. I told them to count you in Dick because I did't see your name on the list and I know your going. How bought Matt, u going to show this time??? Ralliart???

Josh

My car will be done this week! I was hoping to register for HIN...so I'll let you know soon.

I went to HIN Los Angeles a couple weeks ago...lots of nice cars there!

i cant show i got rear ended by a semi

Cant show, I start school that weekend. Have fun guys!

Eric, sorry I couldnt make it today. I picked up some mobil 1 at Sams club on my way out there. When I stepped outside it looked like it was gonna start pouring rain. I ended up just runnin home.

Yeah...it kinda sucked anyways. I should have taken my girlfriends Dodge Stratus...probably would have won HIGH HORSEPOWER award! Lots of american and asian ricemobiles.

see if you would like to participate
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=131921 (www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=131921)

Hey guys, I don't have a BMW yet but I am planning on buying an E36 M3 next spring. Just wanted to say hi and see if I am welcome if you guys have a get together. I currently drive a Civic Si but I deleted the rice boy option when buying my car. Hope to see some of you around...

Also, anyone of you around the Lake Orion/Clarkston area last Monday around 5PM? White E36 and it looked really nice. Just wanted to see if you are on these boards.

Dave

Welcome to bimmerforums.
You are welcome to a ride in my car in the next couple of weeks if you like. I work in Auburn Hills, so you aren't too far away.
Take Care,

DSrugis welcome to the forum.!!!!!

EMC, I want a ride too!!!!!!!!

EMC, where do you work? I work at Autoliv in Auburn Hills also.

Dave

I work at ASC. You're very close

Originally posted by DSrugis
EMC, where do you work? I work at Autoliv in Auburn Hills also.

Dave

My brother will be starting work there in October as a co-op. How do you like it?

DSrugis and EMC:
what do u think about this get together... nobody replied to my message :rolleyes: ...
I'm close to Auburn Hills too and Lake orion Area..

let me know!

EMC: Cool, I know where ASC is. The president of Redline Motorsport (ex-member) used to be a designer at ASC and worked in the Auburn Hills location for a couple months. I would definitely like to see the ride and get a ride also one of these days. I am grabbing lunch with some car buddies tomorrow for Thai but maybe sometime next week.

Ralliart: I am quite happy there. I have been there for a little over a year and I am actually finishing up my internship as we speak. A little less then 3 months to go and I will be working there full time on salary:) My m3 is going to be a congratulations on graduating gift to myself. What is your brother's name and when will he be starting and in what department?

Tasmisr: All depends when the get together is. I am busy with school, work, and a long distance relationship. I will be going to the drift event in Clio on October 11th. Anyone else planning on going? I think it will be entertaining if the drifters are good or bad...plus it is only 5 to spectate and 30 to compete in drifting or drag racing.

I think that is all the questions and comments for now.

Dave

EMC: Cool, I know where ASC is. The president of Redline Motorsport (ex-member) used to be a designer at ASC and worked in the Auburn Hills location for a couple months. I would definitely like to see the ride and get a ride also one of these days. I am grabbing lunch with some car buddies tomorrow for Thai but maybe sometime next week.


Thomas Limpo...his sketches and pictures are all over the walls here.

Oh...and can someone teach me how to properly quote someone?
Thanks!

Originally posted by EMC
Oh...and can someone teach me how to properly quote someone?
Thanks!

I think you just did :D

My bro's name is Frank, I'm not sure what department he will be starting in. He drives a pretty nice 97' Eagle Talon, one of the cleaner ones on the road.

It's definately about time to set up a meet. How does the Summerset mall area sound?? On a Sunday?

...yeah, but mine never says "Originally posted by..."

Cool...Yeap, Thomas Limpo...also, does Brian Staley work at that location (Dark red WRX?) Just curious. Great Lakes Crossing also works well for meets along with having Game works there for some good fun car racing.

Dave

Originally posted by EMC
...yeah, but mine never says "Originally posted by..."

Do you use the little red quote button? It's on the lower right of each post.

The format looks like this, replace [ with (:
(QUOTE)(i)Originally posted by EMC (/i)
(B)...yeah, but mine never says "Originally posted by..." (/B)(/QUOTE)

Hello Everyone this is Ralliart's brother Frank. He showed me the posts about Autoliv so I figured I'd stop in and reply. Currently I'm at school in Flint, Michigan at Kettering University, but I am done in a week. I'll be starting at Autoliv on October 6th and I forgot which department I'm starting off in. I know my main contact is Gregory Birchmeyer. Anyway be sure to look me up and make my 1st day nice :D

See ya! :wavey:

Ah, steering wheels. I work in Ford Seatbelts, pretty much a row over from Greg. I have the blue civic which I will post pictures of below. I am sure we will run into each other sometime soon after you start but let me be the first to welcome you to the company.

Dave
http://www.activeperf.com/members/photo.php?photo=DSrugis01.jpg
http://www.activeperf.com/members/photo.php?photo=DSrugis03.jpg
http://www.activeperf.com/members/photo.php?photo=DSrugis04.jpg

DSrugis i think iv seen your car before.
you ever go out to grand rapids?

Been out to GR about twice a year. My gf goes to school at Western so I am in Kzoo about once a month. I am actually heading over to Kzoo after work today.

Dave

Wow that's funny, I remember seeing that Civic as I was leaving from my interview back in April. Definately a very nice lookin car. I dont know if I'm actually going to be working in steering wheels. I know they have me on a whole rotation where I'll be in testing one term, prototyping the next term, manufacturing another... etc. I know I think Junior year I have a term out in Salt lake City, Utah :D

Either way I'm pretty excited. It sounds like it should be a fun job. Anyway, gotta go catch my 10:15 class, be back in an hour. I'll post some more pictures of my car when I get back.

F*cking UPS LOST my TEC3!! It was sent 2nd day air and somewhere in Kentucky it just disapeared. I'm sure that Vic Sias insured it. I paid with credit card, so I'm covered there, but this really sucks. It doesn't look like my car will be running this weekend if the TEC3 doesn't show. :(

You got a tracking number?

1ZET45330298515839

But they won't let me "start a case" on it because I'm not the sender. This is pretty frusterating. It will take a while to have another one made if they can't find this one...

Originally posted by EMC
F*cking UPS LOST my TEC3!! It was sent 2nd day air and somewhere in Kentucky it just disapeared. I'm sure that Vic Sias insured it. I paid with credit card, so I'm covered there, but this really sucks. It doesn't look like my car will be running this weekend if the TEC3 doesn't show. :(

Wow, I would be furious! Good luck gettin another one man.

Does anyone here need their fenders rolled? I am thinking about buying the tool for it, but I can't justify the $500+ if I'm the only that needs it done. Maybe we could work out a deal for something like $10 a fender to recoupe some of my cost....?

Eric, that sucks about the package, what are the chances? You have had a string of bad luck lately it seems, with the cops in CA and so on...

Hopefully it will turn up and you won't have to have them mfr another unit.

I am down for the $10 a fender.

I know Matt (boostfed) is in to he has some 19s coming and theres no way he can get away from the rubbing with race springs.

EMC I am in on the fender rolling if you get the tool!!!!!

Thanks Frank. I was talking with Matt Sneary on Friday about you and Rob...he is currently doing this semester in my group. Small world I tell you.

Dave

Eric, that blows about your Tec3, I am sitting here watching football and was waiting for you to pull in my driveway with the car all done!!

Guys, I work in Auburn Hills too, right across Opdyke from Eric. I'd be up for getting together sometime too, maybe during the week after work? I used to work at ASC as well, I know Limpo and Staley. Small world...

EMC i need my fenders rolled.
i have 19" hm2's in the mail somewhere.
should be here in a week or 2.

and like deez said, i see no way of me geting by without rolling some fender.

i still gotta get tires as well. :complain

Well, I "bit the bullet" and bought a fender roller. It should be here sometime next week, so everyone can just let me know when they need it.

For the Grand Rapids guys, we can work something out where I drop it off on a Friday and pick it up on a Sunday...or whatever works best.

Well, I "bit the bullet" and bought a fender roller. It should be here sometime next week, so everyone can just let me know when they need it.

Eric,
Time to buy a RTAB install kit! I broke the drivers side RTAB Bracket this time. I bought need bushings and bracket, but need to find someone who has the Bushing install tool. Happen to know anyone who has one? Are you going to BW3's Tuesday?
Sorry to hear about the UPS fuckup.

I thought that you had those replaced by Bodywerkes this spring? Vic Sias is supposed to be working on a new TEC3 for me. Hopefully I get it pretty soon. My car should be 100% ready, sans the TEC3 tomorrow!

Yeah, BW3's on Tuesday sounds like a good idea. Anyone else wanna head out to Novi??

I thought that you had those replaced by Bodywerkes this spring?

I had them install the TC Kline Aluminum Monoball
Bushing, but those things are destroying my car.
I bought stock 99 RTAB's to replace the solid ones. I try to be at BW3's around 7:30...see ya there!

Dave I tell you you're gonna think its an even smaller world after reading this. Quite funny actually. I was on my way home from school on saturday taking one load home as I will be home for good on the 6th. Anyway I was heading down I-75 South right around east holly road when I see a blue civic heading north. I look again... Dark rims... Yep, I'm pretty sure I saw you driving home. It was about 5:30 on Friday. Very odd. On a bad note I got a crack in my windshield from a stinking rock on that same drive home!:mad:

I actually have to e-mail Greg and see what the whole deal is for work... Anything I need to do yet or anything I should know.

A simple question you can help me with. What exactly is the dress code???

Thanks,

Frank

Here's the extra pictures I promised... Hey, its not a BMW but I'll take it as a first car :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/p1584c7d5442141384cc1c9c36b6d1621/fbe2da33.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/p164ae058a29e444f27b9500539bce15e/fbe2da31.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/p9b45817458e26e399f6f734984e62c9d/fbe2da2e.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/pe3cd27c13b3a2fc31ab9de608aa9254b/fbe2da2c.jpg

I also have door speakers and 6x9's to go along with that sub... You can ask Ralliart, its got a nice sound to it.

There ya have it.

lol, yeap that was me. I was on my way to Kzoo after work. Car is looking good by the way. For dress code, it is business causal. Khakis with a button up or collared shirt is appropriate. Let me know if you have any other questions. I would be happy to answer them.

Dave

Yep, figured that was you hehehe. It was just hillarious, of all the cars I look at in the other lanes... it was yours. I figured that was the dress code I was just making sure. I actually have to contact Greg next week to figure out my start time and everything of that sort. Once I start talking to him i'm sure I'll have some more questions for ya. Thanks for answering that one though.:buttrock

has anyone put on the AA camber correction bars?
how hard are they to put on..
i have some sitting in my garage.

Originally posted by BoostFed325
has anyone put on the AA camber correction bars?
how hard are they to put on..
i have some sitting in my garage.


I will help you if you want me to. I did mine. Just need to get an alignment afterwards.

oh yeah you have them.

alright cool i could use some help.
and ya major alignment will be needed with those and 19's.

i cant decide to buy tires for the hm2's or finish off the stw kit and get the rear bumper.

oh and is anyone intrested in a m3 front bumper with the m3 lip in alpine white III. the bumper isnt very old but i got a stw kit soo it needs to go.

i also have a rieger rear. alpine white III as well. im perfect shape.

your all welcome to come check them out.
hey you can hang out with me an deezbmw probably too, the 2 coolest guys in grand rapids eh dick?

Originally posted by BoostFed325
oh and is anyone intrested in a m3 front bumper with the m3 lip in alpine white III. the bumper isnt very old but i got a stw kit soo it needs to go.

i also have a rieger rear. alpine white III as well. im perfect shape.

your all welcome to come check them out.
hey you can hang out with me an deezbmw probably too, the 2 coolest guys in grand rapids eh dick?

Well, I dont really need either of them. But...... just for the chance to hang out with you two I might have to think about it. :biglaughb

Originally posted by BoostFed325
oh and is anyone intrested in a m3 front bumper with the m3 lip in alpine white III. the bumper isnt very old but i got a stw kit soo it needs to go.

i also have a rieger rear. alpine white III as well. im perfect shape.

your all welcome to come check them out.
hey you can hang out with me an deezbmw probably too, the 2 coolest guys in grand rapids eh dick?


HAHAHA got that right!! :cool:

Your welcome to come hang anytime Ralliart!! I would be hitting BW3s every week if it was closer!! :beer:

haha, yes all is welcome :)
3 more months for me and im 21 :)

look what came :) HM2's 19x9
http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/1008321hm2b-med.jpg
http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/1008321hm2c-med.jpg

cant wait for the rest of my stw to get here in about a week.

Those are gonna look good!!


I am jealous. Now I'm gonna have to get 19" Type 3's!!! :D

Originally posted by BoostFed325
cant wait for the rest of my stw to get here in about a week.

I'm glad you went with that kit. I get sick of seeing all the Riegers running around, no offense Dick we know your car looks great. IMO the Hamann is a great looking kit, not to mention it is based on real racing aerodynamics used on E36 touring cars.

Originally posted by Ralliart
I'm glad you went with that kit. I get sick of seeing all the Riegers running around, no offense Dick we know your car looks great. IMO the Hamann is a great looking kit, not to mention it is based on real racing aerodynamics used on E36 touring cars.

None taken. I am getting kinda sick of seeing everyone jump on the Rieger band wagon too. I wasn't the first by any means but there wasn't that many out there when I completed my kit. Oh well. I am the only one around here so its extremely different from anything else running around here. Plus I do have something unique over alot of others. The color!! :D

ya thats how i felt about the rieger stuff. i got mine on and i just didnt like it.
dicks looked soo much nicer his just flows real good.

Matthew...did you get my PM?

Kind of a late notice, but anyone interested in going to Kart 2 Kart tonight? I think I am going to go. PM me if interested. I may just wait and go next Tuesday if no one wants to go.

Dave

Sorry I posted so late but we had a good time. I got to run 2 times and improved quite a bit on my second time. This was only my 2nd and 3rd time out there. Anyone be interested in going out there sometime in the future?

Dave

emc i responded earlier today, sorry i didnt know i had any pms the little notice browser never poped up saying i got a new PM.

Originally posted by DSrugis
Sorry I posted so late but we had a good time. I got to run 2 times and improved quite a bit on my second time. This was only my 2nd and 3rd time out there. Anyone be interested in going out there sometime in the future?

Dave

I'm definately interested. I only live 15 minutes from there. What should I expect to pay for a few runs?

those pm's work so randomly for me, sometimes they will pop up, sometimes not. oh well

Originally posted by BoostFed325
emc i responded earlier today, sorry i didnt know i had any pms the little notice browser never poped up saying i got a new PM.

TEC3 came in today. I'll get the car running this weekend and let everyone know how it is. Hopefully a solid 360+rwhp next weekend!

What kind of money you got wrapped up in this kit of yours Eric? Was it worth it going this route rather than buying a complete AA kit?

I'd guess less than half of what AA charges and at least as much horsepower as a stage2. I'll post dyno numbers when I get them.

YO DEEZ !!!!! you're really leaving me hangen on the parts do you think we can hook up monday??

Josh

If you guys are still interested in a dyno day meet this is what I found out.

Baker will open on a Saturday for 10 or more cars $40 per car for two pulls. First run starts at 8:00am and we should be done by noon.
Baker engineering is in nunica near I96 I would guess about 30min. NW of GR.

I am willing to organize this for somtime in OCT. after HIN weekend. If it is something you guys would like to do let me know.

Josh

Rob, it is normally 20 bucks for a 10 minute run but certain days have discounts and such...I believe Mondays are all you can drive for 50 bucks. May be worth taking a day off of work and skipping school for a full day of racing.

Dave

I've only got one class on Mondays I'd be all for a trip out there.

Josh I will meet you Monday after work. I never made it to work friday at all. As for a dyno run, I am down!!

I am thinking that maybe sometime before Christmas would be a good time when both of us are done with our semesters also. Let me know if you would like to go sooner and I can try to take work off that day also.

Dave

id like to dyno :)

dang guys its starting to get cold out. :(

I'm game for a weekend meet now that my street car is running.

Oh...and the fender roller came in, so whoever needs to use it can just email or PM me. Thanks guys!

Congrats on getting it running. I would still love a ride in it.

Dave

It's getting more and more "streetable" every day. You are welcome to take a ride. Just PM or email me first and we can set something up.

awesome emc.
soo who all is going to HIN?
i cant go :(

Leaving right now!! :stickoutt

Originally posted by DeezBMW
Leaving right now!! :stickoutt

Say hi to the Chicago peeps for me. Have fun!

how many of you drive ur car in the snow?

I drove mine in the snow for the first 2 years/seasons I had it. It really tears up the car. The last 4 years it has been stored for the winter.

My rally car was a lot of fun in the snow and I drove that one winter, but power washed it all the time to get the salt off.

I need to move someplace warm so I can drive my cars year-round.

ya i wish i could drive all year round too.

this will be the first year of 3 that i am storing my car.

i need a 2nd ride.
a big monster truck.
soo i can run stuff over, and go threw snow banks like nothing. rofl

I'm looking for a 2.93 rear differential....so I can have it rebuilt as a 2.93 LSD.

Somebody here must have one that they want to get rid of. :D Just let me know how much $$ you are looking to get.

Please email or PM me if anyone has one, or knows someone that does. I'll drive my car out to pick it up and we can take a spin (not literally).

If you prefer to still have a spare, I have a 3.15 open that I'll leave with you.

Thanks,
Eric

i was thinking of running a 2.93 as well.

still have the roller emc?

Yeah, If Dick can get me a 2.93 diff, I was going to drop it off when I picked the diff up.

Get your wheels yet?

I put in my Dinan flywheel/M5 clutch this morning. No more slipping clutch. I also hooked up my wideband 02 controller and tweaked my fuel system on the laptop. The car runs better than before...although I know there is easily another 30 to 40 horsepower to be had in advancing the timing and upping the boost a couple of pounds.

pics are up from the drift event. Check them out at...

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=1427688#post1427688

Wow looks like you guys had a great time. I really should have tried to go out there. I ended up goin to CMU with some buddies on Saturday instead.

Yeah, it was a blast. I was telling your bro about the event too. Nice guy also. There may be some vids soon.

Dave

Yea we ended up having family in town so the drift event was a no go for me. Either way it looked like you had some fun. I'll see you around work :wave:

Yeah it was fun Frank. I wouldn't mind taking a closer look at your car someday too instead of just the walk-by every morning. Maybe once you get the springs on there (:D) you can take me for a ride.

Dave

Dyno Day anyone?


http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=139956

If the weather cooperates, I'll be there. Should be able to hit 400 horsepower or more by then...and the car is quieter than when I was naturally aspirated.

Good deal. I may have found you a diff. I just have to try to get them to give it to me for a good price.

ya i have my wheels iv had em for a bit but no tires.

my clutch slips too :(

Sure thing Dave... The sad part is that I think that the joy of my car would have to be the sound system. That and the handling, but even that isnt tip top without some springs. Either way its nice... I take lunches at 11:00-12:00 so other than that I'm not sure when you're gonna get your ride :stickoutt

Ohh and what the hell were you doing pulling up in an IS300 Thursday?!?!

The IS is my pop's car. They are away on vacation so I can take out any car I want. It is a 5 speed so it is fun. I am probably going to take it to work tomorrow also.

Let me know when you are looking at ordering springs also. Also, if you have any Talon questions www.xceedspeed.com has a lot of talon guys and they are all local even though most are 2nd or 3rd gen but they can prob tell you a good place to buy parts if not sell you their used parts. Worth looking into.

I work till about 12:30 everyday since I am doing halfdays for the next 2 months till I graduate. I leave after 12:30 for classes so I don't know when I will have a chance to look at it but once you move to the Prototype shop I am sure I will talk with you more cause I am in there a couple times a week. See ya tomorrow.

Dave

Hi Dave, hi Guys....
Any events or gathering going on this weekend in MICHIGAN?

:devillook

I'm going to the UBLY Drag strip this Sunday. Ubly is around 1.5 hours north of Warren. You take VanDyke the whole way there.
I hope to get in some solid mid-high 12 second runs. I know the car is capable. Now I just need to get my launches down. I hope the M5 clutch holds up well.

Originally posted by EMC
I'm going to the UBLY Drag strip this Sunday. Ubly is around 1.5 hours north of Warren. You take VanDyke the whole way there.
I hope to get in some solid mid-high 12 second runs. I know the car is capable. Now I just need to get my launches down. I hope the M5 clutch holds up well.

Awsome!!!!! :clap: is that the one here http://www.ublydragway.com/ ??

If so I will be there, I have an Estoril ///M roadster , I'm sort of a beginner, is there a chance for me having nice numbers?

Dave Dave Dave... are u gonna be there too??

Yes, thats the one. I hear that its a pretty sticky track, so 60 foot times should be decent.
I'll have on my stock wheels with S03's. They should be good enough for now.
Where are you driving from? I'm going to follow up some people trailering their motorcycles up from the Warren area. You are welcome to follow if you like.

I'm a little north, I might be coming from Oxford or Auburn Hills.. too far from warren.. is it only 1/8 mile dragging or is there a track and some sort of drifting or racing?

we need to have one of those meet/drives someday.

hey dick when is that bmw meet that happins every year at granton or something.
i think its coming up.

Tasmisr,
It's 1/4 mile test and tune from noon to 4 p.m.

but if we do a drive no tragic crash and death like that cali one please.
thats really sad :(

deez is your "buddy" from the show on these forums?

Nope, sorry Tasmisr, I can't make it. I got too much school work to do. I was hoping to take my car to the track one more time this year and try to hit 14s but looks like I am running out of good weather. Oh well, good luck and hope to see some good #s.

Dave

Originally posted by BoostFed325
deez is your "buddy" from the show on these forums?

I don't think so. I think one of his friends are though but he hasn't been on here for a long long time.


Originally posted by BoostFed325
hey dick when is that bmw meet that happins every year at granton or something.
i think its coming up.

We already frickin missed it again. I totally forgot about it and then I just looked at it and it was in September for CHicago members and it was the first week of October for Detroit members.

Thats shitty. :(

ah shit
well we are goign next year then!

So what kind of times did you guys run?

Dave

Originally posted by DSrugis
So what kind of times did you guys run?

Dave

I ran out of time!! I was installing my sound system and didn't have time to go :mad:

13.00 @ 108 with a 2.1 60ft
13.4 @ 112 with a 2.4 60ft

My turbo gave out on the 13.00 run and I had to let off the gas. The turbine wheel in the exhaust housing blew into a million pieces from a tiny piece of slag or something breaking out of the exhaust manifold.

I'll have it fixed soon. Next season, maybe I can actually get some traction and get a mid 12 second pass.

Oh yeah...and I was only running 6 psi. Didn't even get a chance to bump it up to 8 psi.

EMC: Sweet.... I should have attended,, and sorry for the damage you got... always keep us updated of events like that so we don't miss a beat... I don't know what my M could run to..

Nice times on 6 Psi. Sorry to hear about the carnage but good luck with the fix. W/ 8 Psi (and slicks?) you will be deep into the 12s.

How was the quality of the track and the other racers?

Dave

There was a little of everything there. Plenty of J-body rice and american V8's. I pulled in a couple of LS1's at the end of the track even though they got the jump on me.

Cars with a 110~112 trap speed like mine were running mid/low 12's when they could hook up.

I've also got some rear camber issues because my car is pretty slammed. It seems that only half or two thirds of the rear tire is even getting used on a launch.

those are still good times.

Dave... Where the hell were you today?!?!? (monday) I just waxed the car yesterday and it was looking all nice and pretty! now its gonna rain tomorrow and its all over! damnit man! I figured it would be a decent day to at least show her to ya while you're on your way in. I usually see you when we go outside to get food on our 8:00 break...

Maybe tomorrow :95

OUDLES, what car do u have? put something in the Sig..

Hehe, sorry Frank, I came in a little early because I woke up earlier... on my own none the less. Plus, I don't think I have ever seen your car dirty, it is always clean. I did see it when I came in today and it looked clean like always. I will look a little closer at it tomorrow.

Also, you still in the Fab shop or did you get moved to the machine shop?

Dave

Picture from "Drag Day"...just in case the car didn't make it back.
http://www.rallyroad.net/images/Turbo/EMCDragDay.jpg

all black is nice

3 more friggin days in the damn fab shop... they have me cutting 1/4 inch 2x6 tubular steel right now and it is taking friggin for ever!!!! Each cut takes about 15 minutes and that's just for the damn saw to go through... Yea there's more too but I'm done bitching. I'll be in the machine shop on monday... 3 weeks later I'll be in the prototype area so I'll probably see you around in there.

A picture after waxing...

good waxin..
its geting a good glare :)

Deez,
Any word on that differential?

When I get a chance I need to go back to that building on a weekend and take some day shots. The digital camera kinda makes the pictures fuzzy when you put it on "night shot". I even used my moms Art Eisel for a tripod :D OO and walkin out of work today all the water on my car was just beaded right up... Made my day!