who has the hot wheels caprice driven by snoop dog?

I was very impressed with all of the cars, especially the E30s....
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODkzOTM5NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODkzOTQwNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODkzOTg3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODkzOTQzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
but this guy stole the show :alright
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODkzOTQxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Here's one more of Snoop cruising infront of PETsMART:pimpflash.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODkzOTczNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Those E30s are SICK SICK SICK cars that would haul some ass :buttrock !!!

Any one of you local guys have a PEAKE Diagnostic tool? $150 I dont want to pay.

I have OBD1 here but for some reason I can't get the "push the pedal 5 times" method to work. I have a Check Engine light on over some overheating issues. I want to see which sensor is screwed..

wtf....it's snowing on my car :confused

lol...thats why people have garages Sam....
Nice pics...
any pictures of the guy trying to pawn off the gold chain? lol

lol...thats why people have garages Sam....
Nice pics...
any pictures of the guy trying to pawn off the gold chain? lol
Nice to see you made it to bfc.com :buttrock .
Unfortunately at my place plants get garage priority over the M3 :( . I tried to run out and get a pic of the snow coming down on the car, but as soon as I got out there it was only raining. Would've been a nice photo op with the contrast between the white snow, green grass and red M3.
I don't think we got any pics of gold chain guy...lol. We were too busy making sure he didn't mess with our rides.

Here's the pics I took on during the meet. Sorry for the delay. Enjoy and let me know if you want high-res ones.

Pics 1-5

Pics 5-10

Pics 11-15

Pics 16-20

Hope you all enjoyed the pics!!! We will have to do it again with even more cars :buttrock

Nice to see you made it to bfc.com :buttrock .
Unfortunately at my place plants get garage priority over the M3 :( . I tried to run out and get a pic of the snow coming down on the car, but as soon as I got out there it was only raining. Would've been a nice photo op with the contrast between the white snow, green grass and red M3.
I don't think we got any pics of gold chain guy...lol. We were too busy making sure he didn't mess with our rides.

I feel your PAIN I had to drive in that since the winter car is in someone elses hands.

Wish I came, but then with all them pretty M3's, my ti seems awfully meager :D

I feel your PAIN I had to drive in that since the winter car is in someone elses hands.

WHAT IS THIS!!! I do recall a statement: "This car never sees rain, sleet or snow...lol"

but I'll let you off since you had a hellish day with the Amatuers at Pros
(how ironic :lol )

Anybody interested in putting their car on the dyno? I would like to set something up at Elite Autosport in Minneapolis. They have a group rate of $50 for 2 pulls with a minimum of 5 cars, a savings of $20 per car. I have used these guys on 2 different occasions and they know how to strap our cars down without bending trailing arms(unlike somebody else in town).

Most likely will be a Saturday, but I will have to call and confirm. Myself and Bluntheadtrauma are going so we only need 3 more to make it happen. However, the more the merrier...

Anybody interested in putting their car on the dyno? I would like to set something up at Elite Autosport in Minneapolis. They have a group rate of $50 for 2 pulls with a minimum of 5 cars, a savings of $20 per car. I have used these guys on 2 different occasions and they know how to strap our cars down without bending trailing arms(unlike somebody else in town).

Most likely will be a Saturday, but I will have to call and confirm. Myself and Bluntheadtrauma are going so we only need 3 more to make it happen. However, the more the merrier...


We could do a Dyno day/Cruise. They would be an all in one ticket. I would be down for some cruising, possibly the dyno.

This is great! I've been looking forward to getting my dynoed. PM me when you guys have a set date.

Anybody interested in putting their car on the dyno? I would like to set something up at Elite Autosport in Minneapolis. They have a group rate of $50 for 2 pulls with a minimum of 5 cars, a savings of $20 per car. I have used these guys on 2 different occasions and they know how to strap our cars down without bending trailing arms(unlike somebody else in town).

Most likely will be a Saturday, but I will have to call and confirm. Myself and Bluntheadtrauma are going so we only need 3 more to make it happen. However, the more the merrier...

I would be interested in getting a base line done.

Anybody interested in putting their car on the dyno? I would like to set something up at Elite Autosport in Minneapolis. They have a group rate of $50 for 2 pulls with a minimum of 5 cars, a savings of $20 per car. I have used these guys on 2 different occasions and they know how to strap our cars down without bending trailing arms(unlike somebody else in town).

Most likely will be a Saturday, but I will have to call and confirm. Myself and Bluntheadtrauma are going so we only need 3 more to make it happen. However, the more the merrier...


I would also likely dyno my car, not that there is much there, but post again when you have a date set.

M Triple, When is are you thinking of doing this? We should start a list. I would say in a few weekends, like 14th, make a dyno day, then cruise?

Let's not do the 14th that is the weekend of the BMWCCA DE at BIR, if we could.

Just a suggestion.

I'd dyno as well. Count me in.

I would also consider doing a dyno since i want my baseline numbers. Get some more info on dates and prices and all that.
Thanx,
Alex

Ok, The dyno day is set for Saturday, May 21st at 11am. We need a minimum of 5, so let me know if you are going to do this. These guys are not normally open on Saturday, so they are coming in just for us. If you think you can make it, but your not sure, DON'T COMMIT! I dont want to tell the guy we are going to have 10 cars and only 5 show up.

You have until May 13th at 3pm to commit to this. At that time I will call Elite and confirm with the number of cars. Again, these guys are great to deal with.

http://www.elite-autosport.com/

Here's the list:

1. Mtriple
2. Bluntheadtrauma
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Should be a good time, if someone wants to set up a drive afterwards, go right ahead... :D

I'm not commiting, but you can bet that I'll most likely be there. I'll let you know when I find out.

The month of May sucks. I just looked on my calendar and I will be up north, oh well at least I will have some fun roads to drive on.

I would really want to go but i'm leaving for europe on may 18th. I could've gone if it were the 14th.

My car should be up at Orr Autosport later today and next week if anybody wants to go spec it..

http://www.elite-autosport.com/

Here's the list:

1. Mtriple
2. Bluntheadtrauma
3. THM3
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Should be a good time, if someone wants to set up a drive afterwards, go right ahead... :D

Blunt, do you think that we would have time to go on that drive in Wisconsin? If not someone PM me with a nice route for a drive, not too familiar with the "back roads" in that area.

Hey guys...just joined the site. I'm from Saint Paul and have been looking for other BMW owners. I think I saw some of you guys pulling into the walmart parling lot the other day from Hamline.

Some of the modifications I've done to my '99 M3 are as follows:

Active Autowerke Turbo System
Active Autowerke 12 lb. flywheel
Active Autowerke unsprung clutch disk
Rebuilt Sachs pressure plate
Aquamist water/alcohol injection
BMW X-Brace
JTD underpanel
Koni struts/shocks
Motorsport floating rotors

I'd really like to see some other BMW's that have been modifyed, restored, or just well taken of.
Any meets coming up?

Active Autowerke Turbo System


:eek: Noice! :) Welcome aboard!

Nice M Coupe. One of the most beautiful cars ever produced. Dig it!

MnM3Turbo,

I think I met you, I have a Saphire Black M Coupe. Down on Uni a month ago. So did you get the exhaust on yet?

Blunt, do you think that we would have time to go on that drive in Wisconsin? If not someone PM me with a nice route for a drive, not too familiar with the "back roads" in that area.

THAT WISCONSIN DRIVE IS A FULL DAY. OR AT LEAST MORE TIME THAN WED HAVE AFTER 10 OR 20 DYNO PULLS. I DONT KNOW WHAT TIME BOB HAS THE DYNO BOOKED FOR BUT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING. IM SURE BOB WOULD LIKE SOMETHING SHORTER AS HE WILL BE TIRED OF TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH MY CAR

Hey guys...just joined the site. I'm from Saint Paul and have been looking for other BMW owners. I think I saw some of you guys pulling into the walmart parling lot the other day from Hamline.

Some of the modifications I've done to my '99 M3 are as follows:

Active Autowerke Turbo System
Active Autowerke 12 lb. flywheel
Active Autowerke unsprung clutch disk
Rebuilt Sachs pressure plate
Aquamist water/alcohol injection
BMW X-Brace
JTD underpanel
Koni struts/shocks
Motorsport floating rotors

I'd really like to see some other BMW's that have been modifyed, restored, or just well taken of.
Any meets coming up?

I think I may have seen you on Uni last night... not sure what time, kind of early though. 6:30, 7:00... something like that. I was hanging out at Porky's and saw a silver E36 M3 with what looked like a FMIC. :buttrock

MnM3Turbo,

I think I met you, I have a Saphire Black M Coupe. Down on Uni a month ago. So did you get the exhaust on yet?

Yeah, I remeber meeting you...that is a beautiful M coupe you have. Yes, I did finally get an exhaust. The sound isn't so annoying now. I have a single resonator and muffler but, I think I will add another resonator to get the sound down even more.

Well, I see Blunt is not paying attention as I clearly stated in my post that it starts at 11am....EAD and LAYV!

Anybody else interested in this? Alex? MnM3Turbo? I would be interested in seeing what both of your cars are putting down. Like I said earlier, I had my supercharged M3 at Elite a couple times last year and they are good guys.


We only need 5, so this should be a go for sure... we could do lunch afterwards and then a drive if Blunt's not afraid of getting his ass handed to him.

Bob,
I will be on a business trip 05/08 thru 05/29. That's why I hasn't signed up.

Well, I see Blunt is not paying attention as I clearly stated in my post that it starts at 11am....EAD and LAYV!

Anybody else interested in this? Alex? MnM3Turbo? I would be interested in seeing what both of your cars are putting down. Like I said earlier, I had my supercharged M3 at Elite a couple times last year and they are good guys.


We only need 5, so this should be a go for sure... we could do lunch afterwards and then a drive if Blunt's not afraid of getting his ass handed to him.

What's the date and time your doing this?

Damn it!!! May 21-30 is when I'm out of town in good old Georgia. If it was any other weekend, I'd be all over this. Hope you guys post some videos, pictures, and dyno graphs for us folks that can't make it.

Sorry about that Alex and Tu, I figured you guys were a shoe in for this as well...

MnM3Turbo, take a look at my post at the top of the page.

I know this has been asked a few times before, once by me too, but today I found out about a local shop who repairs all kinds of wheels, unlike Precision Wheels in Hopkins. Here's the link to their website:

http://www.keystone-auto.com/locations/north.asp

They are pretty expensive since I inquired about repairing my polished lips and they said it'd cost approximately $275 a piece :eek:

Anyway, I hope this info helps someone.

THM3's Exhuast = :hotflash
damn its soundin good.
-If you go on that crusie to WI I am going with! I will pay for gas and munchies! ;)

Hey do any of you local guys need some blown 97 M3 front struts to gut and put Koni inserts in?

I also don't need my M3 springs now that I've installed Koni's and Eibach's into my car.

I figured I'd give local buyers a crack before posting in the Parts For Sale section.

-John

Any of you guys see this?????

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=11583

Thats interesting. I live just down Excelsior, I might have to check it out.

That would have been sick.
Guess who's lady is getting some clears for her 540i???
http://www.pinnacleperformanceonline.com/5series.html

I thought I would get her some clears instead of flowers...how romantic..huh?!?

I say party in Mankato after Finals with Tanner and Timmy on the decks! Vox Vodka for all!!!!

Any of you guys see this?????

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=11583

That was a lot of fun. Thanks for posting. For all of you out there, this gathering is every first Tuesday of the month. Here is the website http://www.technobmw.com/

M triple, it was nice meeting you. I already forgot your name, to many new people.

Erik

Sam: wicked nice new brakes...it had got to be nice to be able to stop again. I just hope the car doesn't blow up from that weird noise we heard...lol

Sam: wicked nice new brakes...it had got to be nice to be able to stop again. I just hope the car doesn't blow up from that weird noise we heard...lol
Thanks List, now I can drive the car the way it's meant to be driven :buttrock . One step closer to THM3 and I having identical cars.
This looks like the same issue I was having after engaging the ABS:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=62982&highlight=abs+pump

Thanks List, now I can drive the car the way it's meant to be driven :buttrock . One step closer to THM3 and I having identical cars.
This looks like the same issue I was having after engaging the ABS:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=62982&highlight=abs+pump

aw shucks...I was kinda hoping to see the hood blow off your car and white smoke go everywhere...

:lol Funny guy, :nono

I'm baaaaaack.

Ordered some black "newer style" Kidneys for the M3, and a new headunit because my other one does not play.

I have just gotten my 4th ticket for window tint so I have removed the front window tint..but I have a major issue. The tint in the rear windows is of sub-par quality, and I have a very bad feelingg that the top layer will come off fine, but the entire adhesive layer will not... Now I have the defrost strips and if Im not mistaken, there is probably an FM antenna? Well, there's no chance I'll be able to do this myself without ruiningn that stuff. Anybody have experience or know a place that does?

Keep in mind I will be replacing this tint with 50% all around, to be legal, of course.

I'm baaaaaack.

Ordered some black "newer style" Kidneys for the M3, and a new headunit because my other one does not play.

I have just gotten my 4th ticket for window tint so I have removed the front window tint..but I have a major issue. The tint in the rear windows is of sub-par quality, and I have a very bad feelingg that the top layer will come off fine, but the entire adhesive layer will not... Now I have the defrost strips and if Im not mistaken, there is probably an FM antenna? Well, there's no chance I'll be able to do this myself without ruiningn that stuff. Anybody have experience or know a place that does?

Keep in mind I will be replacing this tint with 50% all around, to be legal, of course.
4 tickets! Wtf, your tint didn't even look that dark on the front windows.
I bet those black kidneys would go nice with a black front mesh :devillook ........ :D

I'm baaaaaack.

Ordered some black "newer style" Kidneys for the M3, and a new headunit because my other one does not play.

I have just gotten my 4th ticket for window tint so I have removed the front window tint..but I have a major issue. The tint in the rear windows is of sub-par quality, and I have a very bad feelingg that the top layer will come off fine, but the entire adhesive layer will not... Now I have the defrost strips and if Im not mistaken, there is probably an FM antenna? Well, there's no chance I'll be able to do this myself without ruiningn that stuff. Anybody have experience or know a place that does?

Keep in mind I will be replacing this tint with 50% all around, to be legal, of course.

Dang, 4 tickets? What area are you in? I'm in circle pines and although the cops are always giving me the evil eye some something, never had an issue with tint. I had 20% on a honda 6 years ago, 37% on an E36 for the past 4, and now have 22% on my E46.

Do they force you to show proof you've removed it or something? How much was the ticket?

Call Auto Visions in Eden Prarie, I think he will remove it for a price, if not I'm sure he will tell you what to use. I removed my tint once....ONCE!

Hey guys, well I finally made the 4 hour drive to my cabin up north and pulled the car out of storage. It was so nice to be driving that again versus an old mercury sable. Well i took a pic to show you all the first light its seen in a while.

http://members.roadfly.org/drummerboy/fos.jpg

omg pure hawtness....


anyone want a good story about what a Toyota 4 runner should not do PM me...
I can provide a delightful tale (with some video) of the agony that THM3 and I (plus a F250 V10 and 5 other guys) went through this wet sunday night...WOW is all I have to say

Hey guys, well I finally made the 4 hour drive to my cabin up north and pulled the car out of storage. It was so nice to be driving that again versus an old mercury sable. Well i took a pic to show you all the first light its seen in a while.

http://members.roadfly.org/drummerboy/fos.jpg

What rims are those? Looks similar in design to my Privat Fahren rims that I have on my M3.

What rims are those? Looks similar in design to my Privat Fahren rims that I have on my M3.


They are MUTEC Type 1's....18x8.5"

omg pure hawtness....


anyone want a good story about what a Toyota 4 runner should not do PM me...
I can provide a delightful tale (with some video) of the agony that THM3 and I (plus a F250 V10 and 5 other guys) went through this wet sunday night...WOW is all I have to say


I gurantee there will be video of this. So much fun, even though I am now running on 4 hours of sleep, took 2 finals and am now off to work till 5. Arg...

omg pure hawtness....


anyone want a good story about what a Toyota 4 runner should not do PM me...
I can provide a delightful tale (with some video) of the agony that THM3 and I (plus a F250 V10 and 5 other guys) went through this wet sunday night...WOW is all I have to say
Hmmmm...do we want to know:sh1a.
And did somebody finally purchase a video camera:shake?

Yea it is 38% tint and I get hunted like I am driving a van with a sign saying "CRACK RELOCATION PROGRAM" on the side. It is ridiculous --- that is why I plan on moving to the TC. (woodbury area?) Maybe less harassment.

M Triple I dont think I am going to be able to buy those Jet Hots from ya..with this much money in these tickets.. no way! They are about $120 a pop. This last one I am required to go to court to prove it is removed. Sucks but "IT'S THE LAW.".

Sammyzuko don't worry that mesh grill is getting retooled and reinstalled this week. :D

Mikeyz325, my area I am getting ticketed is the Red Wing area. It is always to or from work. I go to work, make money, and on the way home, it is taken from me. :(

Btw, I have really dark tint on my rear windows and the last cop didnt even have a light meter to check.. And it needs a window that can be "rolled" down. Therefor, can he ticket me for tinted windows in the rear if he can NOT check them? Or wil he say "you need stickers to verify their %". I am so sick of it! Im going LEGIT and trying to get on the NIRA circuit now, though..

Yes we now have access to a video camera. I hooked Hittle up royaly...
I can't wait to see Mr. Blad tires tear off his old ones for new toyos.

as to Sunday Evening's festivites:
We got a F250 V10 stuck about 4 times just trying to get Hittles 4 runner out...and once we got back to where his SUV was sinking in the swamp...we could not even get it out. had to get some one that did professional offroading and had a custom Toyota with a huge winch to get him out...and even then he had trouble.
you can hear me and tanner on the video tape saying "no...don't do it...you're gonna roll it....oh shit! and then we make it down just to get into some deep shit.

I did my RTAB's last weekend so I'm taking my car to Samaritan Tire for a 4-wheel alignment today, after reading some recommendations here.

I had them mount and balance some tires for me about a month ago and they did a great job, did it quickly and for half the price of Hopkins Firestone (who put me on hold for so long I went to Samaritan this time out of frustration!). So, I figured I'd give Samaritan a shot at the alignment too.

I'll let you know how it goes. I feel like I got the rear toe back to about where it was before I did the install, since it doesn't pull or track badly but who knows.

-John

Havent checking in here for awhile but i have some non-bmw related things for sale. Just thought would throw the word out. Email me at cgelakoski@mn.rr.com

HP Laptop zd7000 2 months old 17" widescreen
Sony Digital Camera Dsc-t1 with all accesories
Treo 650 pda cell phone

sorry guys dont want to ruin your great thread

So, I got an alignment yesterday from Samaritan Tire in Minnetonka.

They seemed to do a good job, but my alignment wasn't really out beforehand so I don't have anything to compare it to. I really just wanted to get it checked over so my tires didn't wear out prematurely after all the suspension mods I've done lately.

Cost was $90 for a 4-wheel alignment. They also do a nice job mounting and balancing tires, in my opinion.

-John

Got new toys for the Coupe:

<img><img src="http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/thebionicman/P5130136.JPG"><img/>

Is the Dyno still going to happen? I was planning to do something that weekend, so I will be up there no matter what. Let me know what is going on.

I'll tell you what isn't going on....speeding....because tonight I got pulled for supposidly a 75 in a 55 ( I know I wasn't going that fast!) and I swear to God...Officer Farva pulled me over....then I go to whip out my Insurance card from my wallet feelin all slick, and i read 4-28-05....and I'm like fuck! so I open the glove box and pull out seriously like 7 insurnace cards....all from previous years...so he is like damnit...just give me your drivers license and he says "you're looking at about 200 dollars here"
He comes back and says "well between the 200 for speeding and the 150 for expired insurance I'd say you are havin a pretty expensive night. So he hands me my WARNING THANK GOD....and I thank him profusely. I talk to him a bit about what band of radar he was shooting and then he says "well..have a good night and try and keep this thing under 100...ha ha ha (he laughs)" I was like, "What does that mean" jokingly and he just says...have a good night...and laughs to himself and says have a goodnight. (I was driving my 87' 240 Volvo Wagon chic magnet) I can't believe A: he gave me a warning and B: made fun of a perfectly nice car...WTF...

good story...just thoguht I'd share

Tanner: too bad you can't come and drive the Big Bimmers: I'll send pics he he he

just arrived..
http://www.mnaudi.com/mymnaudi/images/605/CM3PASU.jpg

OMg that is the best plate I have ever seen period....great..I love it.

84ability:

Your car is awesome. :drool:

Alright, I'm going to call tomorrow to finalize the dyno for the 21st.

So far,

1. Mtriple
2. Bluntheadtrauma
3. THM3


Anyone else here want to go? Post by noon tomorrow...

I'm in.

Brian
1999 M3 Turbo

Anyone else go to BIR this past weekend? Pictures will eventually be up at momentumphoto.net, so we'll see how things look once they are up.

What an incredible time, though! Finally using the car for what it was made to do instead of posing with it around town (as fun as posing is...). Absolutely incredible...feeling the weight transfer from side to side in turns 7 and 8, which sets you up just right for turn 9...wow. I'll do it again in a heartbeat.

I went from being passed by everyone to passing many people by the end of the weekend. What a great experience.

My car does have one really quiet funny noise now that I've never heard before on it, which I may need to get looked at. It's a common sound, though...I hear it on old beater cars all the time. Hopefully I didn't do something too expensive.

Is anyone planning on going down to visit the Iowa chapter BMWCCA for Mid America? I might go, but I should buy some track wheels and tires if I do.

And I need to get rid of that noise.

I was there. What a freakin blast! I am still trying to decide on the Mid America event. That is a six hour drive from here. I think I might be able to make sales calls on my way down to shorten things up a bit.

As was stated, it sure was nice to put the car out where it belongs. I am amazed at how fast this car is.

I think I might have to get track wheels and tires. Hawk Blue brake dust and rain don't combine well. I can't get the dust (ie metal) off of my wheels. I tryed to hard in one spot and took the finish off. Now I have to either get my wheels refinished or use those wheels for the track and get a nice set of 18"s for the car.

<snip> ...or use those wheels for the track and get a nice set of 18"s for the car.

I think that's your best option, right there. Sorry to hear that. I don't think it's worth it to get the wheels refinished. The 18's look better on the stock suspensions in my opinion.

I was running the Axxis Ultimates in front since I'm a beginner, which seemed to work fairly well, though they took about half a lap to get to full stopping power. I'll swap them back out in favor of the OEM ones for being around town. I don't think anything beats OEM for in-town driving.

Thankfully, the ultimates don't have bad brake dust.

Someday -- what was your run group/car number? I was D10, for what it's worth.

M Triple I'd go to Dyno Day but my father's getting remarried and I'm best man. :)

Another time (there WILL be other times, right? :D)

I think that's your best option, right there. Sorry to hear that. I don't think it's worth it to get the wheels refinished. The 18's look better on the stock suspensions in my opinion.

I was running the Axxis Ultimates in front since I'm a beginner, which seemed to work fairly well, though they took about half a lap to get to full stopping power. I'll swap them back out in favor of the OEM ones for being around town. I don't think anything beats OEM for in-town driving.

Thankfully, the ultimates don't have bad brake dust.

Someday -- what was your run group/car number? I was D10, for what it's worth.

I was D27. Decisions.....

I spectated at BIR for a few laps until the rain drove me away. Those porsches sounded incredible.

I am actually dynoing my car at RS Motors with the MN Audi club on the 21st.. hmm. :|

Alright, I'm going to call tomorrow to finalize the dyno for the 21st.

So far,

1. Mtriple
2. Bluntheadtrauma
3. THM3


Anyone else here want to go? Post by noon tomorrow...

So what is the plan now then? I am going to be coming up there either way. Let me know if you guys want to get together.

I am actually dynoing my car at RS Motors with the MN Audi club on the 21st.. hmm. :|

Make sure they strap your car down correctly, if not, they will bend you rear trailing arms.

Traitor! :D

So what is the plan now then? I am going to be coming up there either way. Let me know if you guys want to get together.

No plans of a get together, but I'm sure we could do something...

Make sure they strap your car down correctly, if not, they will bend you rear trailing arms.

Traitor! :D
Whoa, how should it be properly secured so they don't bend them? Please advise..

so yeah...THM3's new Tires = Mucho Grip...even in a light rain...I am wayyy impressed...Toyos Rock

Whoa, how should it be properly secured so they don't bend them? Please advise..

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=124507&highlight=strapping

Where are you going, sounds like that all wheel dyno in Burnsville? Or is it Bloomington?

Anyway, E36 arms are thin walled and they CANNOT be used as a strapping point. Just looking out for a fellow SC'd M3, although I no longer have mine... :(

Alright guys,

We are on for Saturday at 11am. I was thinking of meeting somewhere before hand because it can be kind of tricky to find. I drove past the place like 3 times the first time I went before I realized where it was.

I was thinking of meeting in the parking lot of Menard's in St Louis Park on the north side of 394 and just east of Louisiana. Just get off on Louisiana and go north to the first light and take a right. Cant remember the street name but it is the frontage road and Saturn of Golden Valley is on the corner.

I will be there between around 10am and leaving at 10:30 to head over to Elite.

Here's the list:

1. Mtriple E30/S50
2. Bluntheadtrauma E30/S52
3. THM3 E36 M3
4. MNM3Turbo 99 E36 M3 Turbo
5. Aaron E30/M20
6. Eric E46 M3
7. Brian E30 M3 or 04 GTO

If anyone else would like to go, or have a freind that would like to go, it's not for just BMW's. They can do anything but all wheel drive cars. Just meet us at the above location on Saturday morning. The more the merrier...

See you guys on Saturday!

Yessssss!!!

Bob,

I'm trying really hard to make this...trying to push my leave time on Saturday to a later time... :D If I show up really early, can I be the first car strapped down :D

Bob,

I'm trying really hard to make this...trying to push my leave time on Saturday to a later time... :D If I show up really early, can I be the first car strapped down :D

No problem, you can set the bar for the rest... :D

So.. I am under the impression the only way to strap it down correctly is with these T hooks which I don't have. Is this correct? How are you guys going to strap your E36's down? Maybe I should head up there with you guys..

Hello All,

Against my wishes my old man is selling his '85 635csi and I wanted to give the locals first crack at it in hopes it will find a loving home. The details are as follows:

56,xxx miles (IIRC)
New water pump
new radiator
new H&R sport lowering springs w/bilsteins
16" BBS Wheels
Original owner
never seen snow / rarely seen rain
stored in ultra clean heated garage since new
All scheduled maintenance performed on time
Seat covers since new so seats are immaculate
5 speed
Alpine CD player
Alpine alarm w/keyless remote
needs new tireshttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/dypwick/635csidriversidefront.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/dypwick/635rearpass.jpg

It kills me to see this thing go, I would buy it if my wife and I didn't just have our first child. My hope is someone local buys this thing I will at least have the pleasure of seeing it around town from time to time (visitation rights):)

Pics are below but I can assure you it looks WAAAAY better in person. Don't know for sure but I think he is asking around $11,900.

Thanks,

Andy

Anyone know where i can pick up some hellrot paint, primer, and clear....i need to do a little fixin of the paint and dont know a good place to start to get the factory paint in more then just like an eye dropper? ANY SUGGESTIONS???

Hello All,

Against my wishes my old man is selling his '85 635csi and I wanted to give the locals first crack at it in hopes it will find a loving home. The details are as follows:

56,xxx miles (IIRC)
New water pump
new radiator
new H&R sport lowering springs w/bilsteins
16" BBS Wheels
Original owner
never seen snow / rarely seen rain
stored in ultra clean heated garage since new
All scheduled maintenance performed on time
Seat covers since new so seats are immaculate
5 speed
Alpine CD player
Alpine alarm w/keyless remote
needs new tireshttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/dypwick/635csidriversidefront.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/dypwick/635rearpass.jpg

It kills me to see this thing go, I would buy it if my wife and I didn't just have our first child. My hope is someone local buys this thing I will at least have the pleasure of seeing it around town from time to time (visitation rights):)

Pics are below but I can assure you it looks WAAAAY better in person. Don't know for sure but I think he is asking around $11,900.

Thanks,

Andy

All I can say is WOW!

I wish I had the funds available. I am now saving up for an A4 Winter car :( . I hope this car stays local!!

Link to thread with my new pics of my car up!

http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4255309

Feel free to comment..

somebody post numbers from the dyno session and pics if you got em

I don't have a scanner but here are my numbers:

1st dyno run: 209.9 HP - 213.3 TQ
2nd dyno run: 208 HP - 212 TQ

It was a pretty descent turn out...also nice seeing other bimmerforums members out there. :cool

Sorry, no pics to post...didn't bring my digital camera. However, I hope someone post video clips since someone had a video camera there. I'm hoping to see my car on the dyno... :D

Well for running 6psi using software programmed for 9psi, here's the numbers I got...

DYNORUN.001 Max POWER= 279.8 Max TORQUE= 235.0
DYNORUN.002 Max POWER= 273.4 Max TORQUE= 233.2

The second run was within a couple minutes of the first pull. Those are the numbers I was expecting since I know I'm not running a 9psi pulley on the SCer.

212HP 212TQ

The video should be up soon I am hoping.

Anyone looking to buy My 328i???? 101K clean

I bought an M3 need to sell.

Anyone looking to buy My 328i???? 101K clean

I bought an M3 need to sell.
Price?

I'm sorry I missed the Dyno Day guys. Called in the morning to get directions with no answer. Called a few more times through out the day with the same results

It was nice meeting everyone. Here's the run from my stock 98 M3 w/Conforti SW: (203HP, 212TQ)

http://www.cityofdust.com/www/98M3.jpg

Which is very similiar to this run from Active Autowerks:

http://www.activeautowerke.com/dyno/dynoplot/97M3%20vs%20JimC%20Chip.jpg

And here's an old dyno run from my 88 M3: (156HP ,155TQ)

http://www.cityofdust.com/www/88M3.jpg

Activeautowerke has the mother-load of dyno runs to compare to:

http://www.activeautowerke.com/dyno/dyno.php

Price?

11K, its an AUTOMATIC

It was nice meeting everyone. Here's the run from my
And here's an old dyno run from my 88 M3: (156HP ,155TQ)

Where was the "real M3" lol. I hope to see that next time.

The "real M3" is collecting dust in the garage. I'll bring it out next time.

Anyone out there happen to have a used e36 m3 front-left strut left over from an upgrade job? I'm looking for one but not having any luck...

alright

whos HOT e36 blk 4 dr m3 did i see going north on 169 at 8:10 PM (may 23)?

Has anyone local had a new clutch put in recently? I called a guy named "Werner Huber" who has an independent shop based on an associates' recommendation and he quoted me $1200 for a new clutch, and an additional $800 if it needs a new flywheel, which he said they usually do!

Doesn't that seem a bit high? I haven't called Orr or the dealerships for a quote yet. My throwout bearing has been making a lot of noise for quite a while now.

That is way high. I paid a Shop in saint Paul $750 for clutch and flywheel.

PM if you want the shop name

Has anyone local had a new clutch put in recently? I called a guy named "Werner Huber" who has an independent shop based on an associates' recommendation and he quoted me $1200 for a new clutch, and an additional $800 if it needs a new flywheel, which he said they usually do!

Doesn't that seem a bit high? I haven't called Orr or the dealerships for a quote yet. My throwout bearing has been making a lot of noise for quite a while now.

Sounds extremely high to me. Activeautowerk's lightweight flywheel goes for under $700. I would imagine that the stock one is less. I'd call Orr.

Watched the vids of the dyno day...looked sweet...the menards you all meet up at is right by my parents place.

M Triple: your car is sex with those lights....nice lookin car!

Black S/C M: damn...too bad you were running the wrong software for the pulley.

Damn, I got pulled over for no front plate and tint a few minutes ago :( . That really took the fun out of the drive I was having just enjoying the nice weather. I was surprised when I saw the cop do a 180 on the hwy and get on my tail. He seemed like a cool guy, but very by the book. I got a couple warnings and now feel almost worried to drive my car :rolleyes . I seriously think I'd rather sell this car than have the tint removed and slap a square plate on the front end. I love this car, but sh*t, seems like you can never really enjoy it on the street.

what are you guys up to this memorial day?
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/myinfernalbmw/Picture003.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/myinfernalbmw/Picture002.jpg
i figured that we should celebrate by filling the crisper with coronas

Damn, I got pulled over for no front plate and tint a few minutes ago :(

I bet I know 4 guys who have been pulled over in the past month for window tint violations.

They are really cracking down on the little things. Must be looking for easy fee revenue and quotas. There was an article about the licence plates in the StarTrib the other week. I took the clear plastic covers off my plates so the authorities don't think it was some sort of a radar game. I know someone who got pulled over because his tabs weren't on the plates exactly right. And another that took his front plate off because he has an Intercooler and it NEEDS the air. He even had the plate in the car - not good enough. I'm waiting for MN to come out with plates to bolt to be doors of the car. Then we can have 4...

I had to pull the tint off my Grand Cherokee after a scene. I was driving the speed limit not running lights and this guy pulled a U and got right on my tail. Followed me for about 5 blocks (while he ran a NCIC check I'd bet on my plates and it came back clean). I got pulled over on 6th and Hennepin. The tint was "marginal" but was about 2% over according to his pocket tint-o-meter so they gave me the ticket. I even had the recepit in the glove box that showed it was legal for MN. The fun thing was the cop (after I showed him my recepit) said "and your bug guard is too dark". I told him "It is OEM" and shut my mouth. It even has the Chrysler Pentagon on it. I have no idea how a bug guard you can't even see when driving impares the Jeep... He then got huffy and proceeded to check the back windows (also OEM). Then harassed me if I had been drinking (it was 8pm on a weekend - as if I'm that stupid to drink and then go drive down hennepin with 4 people in the car) :confused He then harassed the passengers. Bottom line, he gave me a ticket - I took the tint off cause I didn't want to get harassed anymore, took it to the judge with my recepit showing it was LEGAL FOR MN and a scrap of the old tint - she threw out the ticket but mentioned it was "probably was wise to remove it to avoid future confrontation". It is better than a repeat of the rookie cop scene.

(edit) Most important: LEAVE your seat belt ON until the cop gets to the window. I took mine off right when I stopped to get my wallet out. When he got to the window he was going to give me a ticket for that too. Except a passenger said "he took it off right when you pulled him over after he stopped to get his wallet out". I've been in a 35mph front collision - the belts work - I wear them.

Bottom line. Check all your equipment (lights and such) and play the game. Otherwise, you will get jacked by the man.

The tint was "marginal" but was about 2% over according to his pocket tint-o-meter so they gave me the ticket. I even had the recepit in the glove box that showed it was legal for MN. The fun thing was the cop (after I showed him my recepit) said "and your bug guard is too dark". I told him "It is OEM" and shut my mouth.
Wow, now that guy sounds like an A-hole. 2% over sounds like could be within his equipment's margin of error. While he's giving you that ticket, there's probably drug exchanges happening down the block.
I suppose I need to start playing the game. My car came from Arizona and I believe the tint and no front plate were legal there....MN laws suck. It's not much fun driving when you are worried you could be pulled over at any time. I had assumed that cops would overlook this minor stuff unless you were pulled over for doing something stupid.

my bro has 20% tints on his front windows of his BLACK suburban and 15% everywhere else (except windshield of course) and he has never been pulled over for that (he has had them for ~6 years IIRC). he also blasts his 1500 watts of bass all the time too :) he must just be lucky

What's the fine for not having a front plate these days? I've been running both M3's without the front plate for some time now (few years) and have yet to get a ticket. Nearly got pulled over today tho - officer pulled a 180 and followed me on my bumper for a few blocks. I wasn't speeding so I'm pretty sure he decided to follow me because of the front plate. I thought I was nailed. Can't complain about it - I know I'm suppose to have the front plate on and I still couldn't complain if he decided to write me a ticket. Has anyone been pulled over and ticketed for *only* not having a front plate? Seems that most officers don't care or else I would have accumulated a pile of tickets by now.

No front plate on this car. Never been pulled over in the two years I've had it. I drive somewhat conservatively though, picking my moments. I don't really trust my V1.

I've got a buddy who was pulled over TWICE specifically for not having a front plate. Well, that's not entirely accurate. He was parked on a city street and had a pretty ticket stuffed under his wipers, and then one time he was pulled over for it. No other tickets...just the one.

But Sammyzuko hit it on the head. It's no fun driving when you feel like you're being watched all the time and can get pulled over in an instant. That's why I put my front plate back on. As tacky as it looks, I feel tremendously more comfortable with it there.

But I'm no speed demon, either. My one ticket on 94 (for going 67 in a 55...sue me...I thought 94 was 65mph) was enough to convince me that the V1 isn't perfect. The laser got me right quick. With three cops running a speed trap, what are you going to do? Anyway, it's a lot more fun using the car at the track, I've found. Now I just need to support the habit. I wonder if I can sell my dog...

damn...
sounds like I'd better be careful if they're cracking down on the front plate law.

I've heard of people getting tickets while parked on the street for that before though. Talk about a waste of time, unless it's the meter maids doling them out.

Oh well, 2 years and counting with no plate. We'll see how much longer it lasts.

I have heard a lot of people getting the front plate ticket while they are parked downtown. If I get a ticket for not having a front plate I will get really creative with a mount, there is no way I am going to screw up the beautiful front end of my Coupe.

I met a couple of guys at the Miami meet this last Sat. that were running Euro plates on the back...You don't have to have a front plate in FL, but boegus euro plates...thats cocky.

My inspection light came on @ 96,000 miles on my E39. Motorwerks advised me I am in need of an “Inspection II" and quoted me a price of $795.

I just bought the car last December and have not needed service until now.

I know an “Inspection II" requires a lot of work. Is $795 a good deal or doesn’t anyone in the Twin Cities know of a good shop that can preform the “Inspection II” at a better price? :help

My inspection light came on @ 96,000 miles on my E39. Motorwerks advised me I am in need of an “Inspection II" and quoted me a price of $795.

I just bought the car last December and have not needed service until now.

I know an “Inspection II" requires a lot of work. Is $795 a good deal or doesn’t anyone in the Twin Cities know of a good shop that can preform the “Inspection II” at a better price? :help


I bet ORR will do it better and cheaper. They are trustworthy guys. :buttrock

what happened to sheefo?

Inspection II ran about $500+ to $600+ in PA a couple of years ago, not sure how much it is now... should not be too much more, but your location maybe different.

If you want to DIY, check out http://www.bimmerzone.com/inspection.htm
that can get you off to a start.

Good luck :)

Just a reminder that the monthly BMW gathering is tonight at Lake Calhoun. Here is the posting from Bimmerboards:

Hey Everyone,
Just a reminder that the Minneapolis BMW Group will be Tomorrow (Tuesday!) evening!

We will be meeting at our usual gathering place at the Caribou coffee shop located at the northwestern corner of Lake Calhoun in the Calhoun Commons. We will be parking our cars in the parking lot of the Calhoun Professional Building at 7:00pm, then walking over to the Caribou at around 7:30 for coffee on the patio. The weather forecast is predicting a 40% chance of rain, but regardless, the meeting will commence rain or shine!

Here’s the information you need for the event, hope to see you there!


http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3033%20Excelsior%20Blvd%252C%20Minneapolis% 20MN&spn=0.03082275390625%252C0.053154896672580776&hl=en

7:00 PM
Calhoun Professional Building
3033 Excelsior Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416

7:30 PM.
Caribou Coffee
3044 Excelsior Boulevard #103
Minneapolis, MN
612-285-9650

I am at the office until 8pm today. Cr*p! :mad

SammyZuko got his new light and put them in today with the help of THM3 and others....
exclusive pics and commentary can be found at the thead below

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4357005#post4357005

enjoy!

Nice looking lights SAm! looks like you have one up on TH for now! HAHA

Shouldve posted in M3 :embarrasm

German Car show Tomorrow in St Paul/Rice Park from 9am till 2pm. Hope it dosent rain... :(

hm...., How do you get there?

German Car show Tomorrow in St Paul/Rice Park from 9am till 2pm. Hope it dosent rain... :(


I was up there last night on University! Had to go meet a friend and went out to eat at Fridays. Didnt see a bimmer after a few minutes on Uni so I left :(

lol...that doesn't suprize me....I went up there all the time in HS with a couple of friends that had Rx-7's. I bet you saw some of this tho
http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/BDX/BDX127/bxp28124.jpg

Has anyone locally had their fenders rolled?? I found out that Orr does this, so has anyone had them personally do it? Thanks guys if you can help me out. My drop is pretty low in the back and it rubs so i figure its about time to solve this issue.

Yea plenty of RICE. LOL

I had a lot of them revving at me but the most satisfying thing you can do is point and laugh at them.

They are not worth the gas it would take (approx 40% throttle).

Yea plenty of RICE. LOL

I had a lot of them revving at me but the most satisfying thing you can do is point and laugh at them.

They are not worth the gas it would take (approx 40% throttle).

ive got some rice for ya that would take about 340% throttle. but if it revved at you youd just sh1t your pants and cower.

ive got some rice for ya that would take about 340% throttle. but if it revved at you youd just sh1t your pants and cower.


:orangesle

Go back to honda-tech.com

Besides, I was talking about this fine artistry as pictured below.

http://www.craigfr.com/rice/ron3.JPG

Nothing done to the car but fart cannister and he is a race car driver. Quit acting like I combined japanese cars with the ricer genre. :confused

:orangesle

Go back to honda-tech.com

Besides, I was talking about this fine artistry as pictured below.

http://www.craigfr.com/rice/ron3.JPG

Nothing done to the car but fart cannister and he is a race car driver. Quit acting like I combined japanese cars with the ricer genre. :confused

after reviewing the photo i retract my previous statement. Im just sick of people hating on japanese cars for the simple fact that they are japanese. Most of my friends have Hondas but theirs arent ricey at all. And i dont visit Honda-tech, only streetracer.com because im a mad street racin pimp.

after reviewing the photo i retract my previous statement. Im just sick of people hating on japanese cars for the simple fact that they are japanese. Most of my friends have Hondas but theirs arent ricey at all. And i dont visit Honda-tech, only streetracer.com because im a mad street racin pimp.


No, I know several of those cars up there would demolish me and I think that is GREAT. more power to them.. Rice is simply any car that is poseur.

sightings:

06/11 silver e36 m3 at Mall of America (145 pm)

06/12 black e36 m3 going north on 100 (900 pm)

OT Sighting: 6/11, Apple Valley Menards, Red Ferrari 360 Spyder :buttrock

Never seen one before.

Anyone know where I can get my SRS/Airbag light reset locally for cheap? I tried Orr and they want $50. I'm guessing Motorwerks will be more.

EDIT: Motorwerks wants $115!!

Well, my 2 week warning to "fix" my missing front license plate just expired and you guessed it, I was pulled over again today. This time it's costing me $$. I was simply flowing with traffic, windows down, girl by my side when he came after me. Seems like they're really cracking down now, because I was never bothered until 2 weeks ago. At least he didn't say anything about the tint. Looks like it's time for me to conform, altough I'm still not ready to rip out my tint.

I conformed too. It is nice to know youre not going to get pulled though.

OT Sighting: 6/11, Apple Valley Menards, Red Ferrari 360 Spyder :buttrock

Never seen one before.

There is one that sits at a Law Firm across from the VW of St. Louis Park (back by the menards where some of you meet up for dyno day. snapped a pic with the camera phone (which all of you should be doing for these so called "sightings" lol)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/760list/70002941829_3300_1.jpg

FYI MINNESOTA BIMMERS

K-Swing is in town playing at the Quest Night club in minneapolis this friday and Planet of the Drums is this Saturday. I know THM3 and I will be there...as well as possibly Sammy. go to http://www.vitalvinyl.com for tickets! should be some great stuff!

Any of you guys going on the BMW Car Club of America - North Star Chapter’s Welcome to Summer Drive 2005 on June 18th?

Anyone know where I can get my SRS/Airbag light reset locally for cheap? I tried Orr and they want $50. I'm guessing Motorwerks will be more.

EDIT: Motorwerks wants $115!!

You could buy a Peake tool:

Peake SRS reset tool (http://www.peakeresearch.com/srstool.htm)

but it costs $129.99 plus shipping. If you're going to be resetting the airbag light more than once (not sure why you would), then this is the way to go. I bought the Peake FCX which resets the oilservice lights and reads the check engine codes.

$50 doesn't sound too bad compared to that.

Yeah, I was thinking about buying one, but who knows if I'll ever need it again.

Word of advice to all: Don't disconnect your right front seat sensors with the ignition switch on. :(

Yeah, I was thinking about buying one, but who knows if I'll ever need it again.

Word of advice to all: Don't disconnect your right front seat sensors with the ignition switch on. :(

I've got the tool, your welcome to use it if you like...

I got a airbag resest tool too, and anyone can use it if they want.

By the way people, I have bought an M3, the 328i is done with.

I need someone too drive it who knows about M3, because I get this vibration in idle and even more when the A/C is on. I can't figure out why it does it.

Spark plugs are new iridium
Intake is clean
oils are all changed
ran a fuel cleaner this week in the tank

I also get this clunk noises when removing my foot off the clutch from changing gears.

If anyone who knows alot about M's please look at it, I can drive it to their house or whatever. I rather not go to the dealer and get rapped.

I got a airbag resest tool too, and anyone can use it if they want.

By the way people, I have bought an M3, the 328i is done with.

I need someone too drive it who knows about M3, because I get this vibration in idle and even more when the A/C is on. I can't figure out why it does it.

Spark plugs are new iridium
Intake is clean
oils are all changed
ran a fuel cleaner this week in the tank

I also get this clunk noises when removing my foot off the clutch from changing gears.

If anyone who knows alot about M's please look at it, I can drive it to their house or whatever. I rather not go to the dealer and get rapped.

Fan belt or fan is most likely out of wack...seeing that before. Post pics of the new M pleeeze

I believe a noise when the clutch is depressed means the release bearing needs replacing. A noise when the clutch is released may mean a problem inside the transmission.

Here's the car without the breyon magics on it, it has those on now.

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the Bimmer world....just bought my first e36 last week. Nothing special, just a superclean, well maintained 94 325i 5spd w/148k.

I live in Woodbury and am a 3L at William Mitchell College of Law.

Where do you guys recommend I go for service? Also, does anybody know anyone that can paint sideskirts?

Thanks all. I look forward to meeting fellow drivers

Murad

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the Bimmer world....just bought my first e36 last week. Nothing special, just a superclean, well maintained 94 325i 5spd w/148k.

I live in Woodbury and am a 3L at William Mitchell College of Law.

Where do you guys recommend I go for service? Also, does anybody know anyone that can paint sideskirts?

Thanks all. I look forward to meeting fellow drivers

Murad

Orr Autosport is the only independent BMW shop in town that I know of, or you could also go to the big bad dealership (Motorwerks BMW). I have never had service done at either place so I can't comment on either.

You can do a lot of maintainence yourself if you're into that sort of thing. They're really just like any other car. Oil changes are actually easier on BMW's than most cars because the oil filter is removed from the topside of the engine.

As for the side skirts, I'd assume any body shop could to it.

Have fun with it!

I believe a noise when the clutch is depressed means the release bearing needs replacing. A noise when the clutch is released may mean a problem inside the transmission.

How would that explain why the noise gets louder when the air conditioning is on? I thought that at first too...

Frank do you have a lightweight flywheel....if so those are prone to similar noises....otherwise called chatter.

How would that explain why the noise gets louder when the air conditioning is on? I thought that at first too...

Oops, sorry, I thought the clutch noise was a seperate, unrealated issue to the vibration w/ AC problem.

It has a Rieger front lip and some other mods.. so I am willing to bet the owner installed a lightweight flywheel. I have the M5 clutch w/ the 8.5lb flywheel that is the quietest on the market and it still rattles when I remove my foot from the clutch. You get used to that..

By the way the 8.5lb flywheel isnt as radical as it sounds, the M5 clutch assembly is heavy enough to make everything work out to around 11lbs.

I installed the body kit and headlights etc... The car came with:

Intake/Rogue SSK/Bilstien shocks/Strut bar/ and stereo stuff... I don't think the owner had a clutch job. My clutch is rather stiff, does that have anything to do with lightwhight flywheel???

ANyone think it could be the engine mounts?

I installed the body kit and headlights etc... The car came with:

Intake/Rogue SSK/Bilstien shocks/Strut bar/ and stereo stuff... I don't think the owner had a clutch job. My clutch is rather stiff, does that have anything to do with lightwhight flywheel???

ANyone think it could be the engine mounts?

sick car. i saw that you mentioned that you had breyton magics. You wanna sell me those contours?

sightings:

06/12 black e36 m3 going north on 100 (900 pm)

Might have been me. Cosmos coupe, with no front plate.

I installed the body kit and headlights etc... The car came with:

Intake/Rogue SSK/Bilstien shocks/Strut bar/ and stereo stuff... I don't think the owner had a clutch job. My clutch is rather stiff, does that have anything to do with lightwhight flywheel???

ANyone think it could be the engine mounts?

Clutch feel with the M5 clutch is much lighter than the stock M3 clutch...

The Neuwerks crew (so far 3 of us confirmed) is planning on heading down to the University area since back to the 50's is this weekend. Should be lots to see for everyone, and we are interested in getting a small (or possibly large) European car showing tonight.

If you have nothing going on, please feel free to join us, and or just go to Midway yourself to bring up the Euro population :)

if you are interested please check the link for some details, it is a work in progress, so bear with us on it :) (gotta love last minute)

Link to related Thread (http://www.neuwerks.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=499&)

Spotted several M3's this weekend and one this morning. Today it was a silver one with clear corners and Xenon-look foglights on Brooklyn Blvd. Yesterday I saw a Dakar M3 with a carbon fiber hood on 55 near Hwy. 6, heading east. Anyone?

Also on Carsoup I noticed not one but two low mileage Boston Green on Modena M3's. One of them had around 43k miles!!! Someone needs to snap those up. If I didn't already have an M3...

just wanted to say hi i am a minnesotan going to school in chicago. if you ever see a cosmos w/the license plate M3NTAL give a honk its nice to see other enthusiasts on the road i am also a member of the Northstar Chapter, have not been very active as i am hardly home and never when events are going on. happy motoring

just wanted to say hi i am a minnesotan going to school in chicago. if you ever see a cosmos w/the license plate M3NTAL give a honk its nice to see other enthusiasts on the road i am also a member of the Northstar Chapter, have not been very active as i am hardly home and never when events are going on. happy motoring

That sounds like Josh's old car...

My traction control light and ABS light came on today, and has been coming on every once in a while on my 1995 325is. I went to the dealer and they told me it might be one of the wheel speed sensors but they can't tell which one unless they hook it up to the computer. Could anyone do this for me? Does anyone have the tools to diagnose which one it is? Or, could you recommend a reputable place to get diagnosed that won't charge me $60?
Thanks in advance.
Alex

Hi everyone,

i've got a 66 stang for sale over in the classifieds...i live in minnesota, but the car is in my parent's garage in Columbia, Missouri.

I HAVE TO SELL IT SOON....first reasonable cash offer accepted! I was asking 6k, but somebody PLEASE buy it...just make me an offer and it is practically yours!

Details and pics in the classifieds....

my email is mizzoumurad@yahoo.com if u have q's

Peace
murad

Well, with all these introductions I might as well say hi too. Drive a white 95 M3 on Koseis and lowered ect.. M triple, you may not remember but about two years ago you had a silver M3 for sale, I talked to you one night at Midway and was looking at your dakar M3. I bought this one from a guy in Duluth shortly after that.

I too have been pulled by a cop for tint and no front plate, removed my front tint and put the plate back on but will have the fronts done with 50 % soon. Stupid cops :mad Oh well, pics coming soon :)

Well, with all these introductions I might as well say hi too. Drive a white 95 M3 on Koseis and lowered ect.. M triple, you may not remember but about two years ago you had a silver M3 for sale, I talked to you one night at Midway and was looking at your dakar M3. I bought this one from a guy in Duluth shortly after that.

I too have been pulled by a cop for tint and no front plate, removed my front tint and put the plate back on but will have the fronts done with 50 % soon. Stupid cops :mad Oh well, pics coming soon :)
Love those Alpine white BMW's.
Anyone care to recommend a shop that will do a quality tint job?

I have two great places that have done work for my buds in the cities...
one is Street Scene Tint, right around 10 mins from Minneapolis in Spring Lake Park, a guy from e46fanatics works there,
and Gjerde's Solar Shield is by far the premier tinting shop in Minneapolis. I have contact numbers if you need to get r dun....

Welcome DRIFTART, and congrats on the M3!

Personally, I like Autovisions in EP. Todd is $$$, but nobody does better work. I've been going there for the last 12 years.

Slow night in Mankato....
Fluid Changes and a little tennis took place a night or so ago.
Tranny's got the royal treatment if ya catch my drift. Rear diff is a little more trouble some and did not get taken care of yet

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Hey guys new to the site just seeing whats up in MN
:pimpflash

Thanks Mtriple, I've been on here for about a year or so soakin up information.

As for the one looking for tint shops, Gjerdes Solar Sheild (spelling?) on County road 42 in Savage did all my windows on my M and did a excellent job. Had them do all the windows 35 %. And because of the fixit warning I will be having them do my fronts again at 50 %. They charged me $ 200 to do the whole car if anyone is wondering about prices, but pricing may be different now.

I've had P&L automotive in Edina do a few of my vehicles, and have been happy with their work. However, Gjerde's in Savage was better, probably had half as much glass showing (tinted almost right up to the edge). Real friendly too. Either of those shops will do a good job.

Gary

Yeah, my tint I had done at Gjerdes is up to the actual top edge of the glass, there is no strip of untinted glass anywhere on any window. They do awesome work.

Here is a pic of my car too.

I also posted this on the northstar yahoo group, but has anyone here done the cam install themselves on an e36 6 cylinder before? I have a set of M3 cams I'm looking to drop in myself. I plan on renting the tools, minus the cam removal tool, unless anyone has them already. Thanks!

Gary

Saw my car's sorta twin today. I was on 394 eastbound at Penn and I got passed by a 99-00 Cosmos Black M Coupe. I heard a rumour that there was another black one floating around, now I know it.

He was going the opposite or same direction?

I see a few Bimmers some look like enthusiasts but never going the same direction.. so you cant really make contact or let them see you're into them too.

He was going in the same direction, but I forgot to mention that I was in the Equinox, no reason to notice. I just thought it was cool to see another black M Coupe.

Hi everyone,

i've got a 66 stang for sale over in the classifieds...i live in minnesota, but the car is in my parent's garage in Columbia, Missouri.

I HAVE TO SELL IT SOON....first reasonable cash offer accepted! I was asking 6k, but somebody PLEASE buy it...just make me an offer and it is practically yours!

Details and pics in the classifieds....

my email is mizzoumurad@yahoo.com if u have q's

Peace
murad

Is this 66 Stang still available just like the 99 M3 from Atlanta Auto Brokers? Can I PLEASE send you a CASH deposit now!!:evil2

Anybody feel like coming to University to meet up, maybe go for a cruise on some "scenic" routes and go for some foods? :D

This weekend of course. Friday - Saturday ?

Alright, I have a deal for the Mcoupe/Mroadster/Z3 guys here. I have a brand new never painted front bumper with all of the mounts and mesh screens that I need to get rid of. I have a dumpster in my driveway but I cant bring myself to toss it. Somebody must want it. I'm not sure but I think this is an upgraded/sportier front end that look like it could take fog lights(which I dont have).

Come and get it, its yours for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111 :buttrock

If nobody claims it this weekend I guess its going in the dumpster... :(

Anybody feel like coming to University to meet up, maybe go for a cruise on some "scenic" routes and go for some foods? :D

This weekend of course. Friday - Saturday ?

Holiday weekend is bad, but it would be pretty cool to have a BMW cruise. I know the Nord Stren p-car guys cruise a bit and I've seen the Merc club around town. Would be fun to turn a few heads with a BMW posse.

Holiday weekend is bad, but it would be pretty cool to have a BMW cruise. I know the Nord Stren p-car guys cruise a bit and I've seen the Merc club around town. Would be fun to turn a few heads with a BMW posse.


Indeed. It is tomorrow.. so if you want to meet up even for a bit let us know on this thread and maybe something will happen.

I had the clutch replaced on my 97 M3 by Orr Autosport (http://www.orrautosport.com) yesterday.

The release bearing was badly worn at 95k miles (and quite a bit before but I was milking it!), and would make a grinding sound whenever I pushed the clutch pedal in. Also the engagement point was really close to the floor.

Now it's smooth like butter! And the clutch is completely silent. I mean, even when I had the windows down yesterday evening driving home, it's like the clutch release bearing isn't even there it's so quiet. The engagement point was a lot higher and took a bit of getting used to again.

Total cost was about $1800 parts and labor. Sounds like a lot, but I looked online and this was one time there wasn't too much in the way of parts markup. The flywheel in particular is really pricey anywhere you go. And the labor required to get to everything is extensive for a clutch job.

I also had the flex disc replaced at the same time since I figured they were in there working on the transmission area anyway. That was about an additional $100 parts and labor on top of the clutch R&R. First and second gear seem a lot smoother now, not sure if that's the new clutch or the guibo but either way it's nice. Feels like new!

Anyway that's another vote for Orr doing nice work at a fair price. Sears quoted me around $2300 to do the clutch. I didn't even call Motorwerks because I still have a grudge against them. Only other guy I called quoted me around $1900. He was someone's recommended independent mechanic guy who works on BMW's. At least with Orr you know BMW's are all they do, and they see plenty of E36 M3's.

-John

I had the clutch replaced on my 97 M3 by Orr Autosport (http://www.orrautosport.com) yesterday.

The release bearing was badly worn at 95k miles (and quite a bit before but I was milking it!), and would make a grinding sound whenever I pushed the clutch pedal in. Also the engagement point was really close to the floor.

Now it's smooth like butter! And the clutch is completely silent. I mean, even when I had the windows down yesterday evening driving home, it's like the clutch release bearing isn't even there it's so quiet. The engagement point was a lot higher and took a bit of getting used to again.

Total cost was about $1800 parts and labor. Sounds like a lot, but I looked online and this was one time there wasn't too much in the way of parts markup. The flywheel in particular is really pricey anywhere you go. And the labor required to get to everything is extensive for a clutch job.

I also had the flex disc replaced at the same time since I figured they were in there working on the transmission area anyway. That was about an additional $100 parts and labor on top of the clutch R&R. First and second gear seem a lot smoother now, not sure if that's the new clutch or the guibo but either way it's nice. Feels like new!

Anyway that's another vote for Orr doing nice work at a fair price. Sears quoted me around $2300 to do the clutch. I didn't even call Motorwerks because I still have a grudge against them. Only other guy I called quoted me around $1900. He was someone's recommended independent mechanic guy who works on BMW's. At least with Orr you know BMW's are all they do, and they see plenty of E36 M3's.

-John


Cool. I was going to do my clutch replacement this weekend but I am having serious doubts on whether or not I really need to. It doesn't work "bad", sometimes if I push it hard it will slip but to be honest I havent had it slip in a long time. I have the clutch here just waiting but I dont want to do it prematurely.

I should get my car back on Monday or Tuesday from a new upgraded clutch and lightweight flywheel. Its been over a month since I've driven my car. I never had any noises coming from the clutch, but I couldn't push the car very hard at all and barely had to touch the clutch to shift. BTW it was having some other things worked on so it that is why it has been so long.

Spotted a Silver E36 as I was getting onto 494 at France today at Noon. It was lowered and had tinted tails, exhaust and probably some other stuff. I was in my black, lowered Audi, but I got the peace sign.. gave him the thumbs up. Anybody from here?

///Maniak leaves his mark on the 'Ring before returning to MN in about a week.
http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383007

Which is bad ass. Should have left " MN " somewhere up there too :)

That sounds like Josh's old car...
it is josh's old car. sorry it took me so long to get back to the thread. i really enjoyed buying the car from him, very nice guy. i cant even drive the thing because i am in chicago for school so it sits in storage for now. :(

did he ever finish that bronco he was working on planned on turning it into an x-runner type deal?

Here’s the deal, I recently filled for bankruptcy and I have decided to surrender my car back to BMW. I bought the car with Halogens and retro fitted it with HID’s that include angel eyes. If anyone with an E39 that has Halogens would be interested in exchanging headlamps, I’ll sell both the HID’s for $500 minus any cost it would take to swap the headlamps, if the buyer doesn’t have the ability to do it themselves.

The cheapest I’ve seen these lights retail for is $600 a piece and if anyone is interested, they can have them both for $500 as long as they have factory halogens to exhange and are willing to cover any costs of swapping the headlamps.

I also have a six disc trunk mount CD player that was purchased last December that I will sell for $150.

If anyone is interested, send me a private message and we can go from there.

I know its not the same flavor as most of you are used to, but Car Craft is this weekend Saturday and Sunday and Ive made it there every year for about 5 years.

I plan on going and if a few people wanted to join me I would 'show' my car, enter it so we could have a little group of Bimmers. I know you guys want to! If anybody wants to show, or just go to spectate, or meet up afterwards for the big University cruise / chill out post here and we'll have a rendezvous point.

spotted:


dark green e36 going north on normandale blvd, smoke tails, tints all around

Hey Guys, I just got an e-mail invitation from BMW to do the "Ultimate Driving Experience" in the E90 330i at the NSC in Blaine. :buttrock Anyone else get this? I did one in Sept. 03 at Canterbury in the E46 330i and it was awesome!

It was pretty much a free autocross class, with a bunch of laps beating up a new BMW :)

Anyone know of a engine machine shop in the twin cities area. Looking to head surfaced and block decked.

Thanks

Anyone know of a engine machine shop in the twin cities area. Looking to head surfaced and block decked.

Thanks

RUH-ROH! What happened?

Hey Guys, I just got an e-mail invitation from BMW to do the "Ultimate Driving Experience" in the E90 330i at the NSC in Blaine. :buttrock Anyone else get this? I did one in Sept. 03 at Canterbury in the E46 330i and it was awesome!

It was pretty much a free autocross class, with a bunch of laps beating up a new BMW :) When is it?

It is August 12th-14th. Better sign up soon as it is filling up fast. I will be autocrossing at 5:30 on the 14th. Also signed up to drive the 330 and the Z4. The 645 convertible was already completely signed up for.

Check that, the autocross is already full. Only cars left to drive are the 545i, Z4, X3, and X5. There are only a couple of time slots left for those as well.

It is August 12th-14th. Better sign up soon as it is filling up fast. I will be autocrossing at 5:30 on the 14th. Also signed up to drive the 330 and the Z4. The 645 convertible was already completely signed up for. damn going out the lake that weekend i guess!

It is August 12th-14th. Better sign up soon as it is filling up fast. I will be autocrossing at 5:30 on the 14th. Also signed up to drive the 330 and the Z4. The 645 convertible was already completely signed up for.

I'm in that autocross too :)

Im not old enough. have to be 21 right? Only 20. :(

already driven every car there...should be a blast especially if that 645 convert is a stick...mmmm mmmm mmmm

Well guys after long suspision i got the news. The 3er needs a new clutch....so im going with a lightweight flywheel and at least a m3 clutch. Orr is trying to reccomend a JB racing flywheel with the M3 clutch...anyone here got experience, or what they got for a quote on that? Anyone got anything else they would reccomend? Thanks guys.

Steve

Hi, I just moved to MN earlier this summer and I will be here until end of August before I go back to school in MI. I am just wondering how I can find out about possible meets. I live way up in Bemidji, but I do go to the cities once in a while. I would like to go to a meet if there is one.

BTW I didnt expect to see to many BMW's up here but hey, theres like 3 in town!!! I was amazed! :) THREE!!

Cross posting from http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/91097

I think I might head down, give me an excuse not to do house work.

Hey Everyone,
I’m just sending this out to let you know I’m having Casual Coffee at the Caribou on Lake Calhoun this Saturday morning! I’ll be there around 10:30am so what better thing to do to start off your Saturday with a great cup of Java and great company like your fellow BMW enthusiasts! I’ll be parking in our usual gathering spot located at the following address:

7:00 PM
Calhoun Professional Building
3033 Excelsior Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55416

7:30 PM.
Caribou Coffee
3044 Excelsior Boulevard #103
Minneapolis, MN
612-285-9650

So come on by and meet the group, see some great cars and have some good old-fashioned coffee chat! I’ll see you there!

Eric Kozar
Founder (Minneapolis BMW Owner's Group)
TechnoBMW.com

If I wasn't going out of town tonight I'd be there!

Is this a regular gathering?

If I wasn't going out of town tonight I'd be there!

Is this a regular gathering?

The regular gathering is the first Tuesday of the month, same place.

alright

who was going east on 494 at 6:25 pm sat july 23 past France?

Dark Green..maybe even black e36 m3

Anybody else going to the Advanced Car Control Clinic this coming Sunday (7/31/)?

Well, I paid, so I should go, but I've got horse lessons that afternoon, too. Maybe I can get them moved.

EDIT: Yup, I'll be there. Hellrot '99 M3. I'm looking forward to it. Got my other lessons moved to Saturday.

pharsballa that was me, also spotted on old shakopee yesterday red e36/4

pharsballa that was me, also spotted on old shakopee yesterday red e36/4

haha i saw u in the left lane with ur glasses on looking all zoolander like ;)

Hey guys, what are some of the most scenic/hilly/fun roads in the state?

I've heard highway 61, north of Duluth is good. Also, I thought I read that there are some cool hilly roads near the southern border (near Austin, MN?)

buy a topographical road map, they are great tools to find the twisties.

Hey guys, just wanted to check in quick as I'm officially a resident of MN once again. My car will be here no later than August 31, and I'd love to meet up with some fellow BMW enthusiasts before the snow falls. I'll keep my eye on this thread, maybe we can put something together. :)

Hey guys, what are some of the most scenic/hilly/fun roads in the state?

I've heard highway 61, north of Duluth is good. Also, I thought I read that there are some cool hilly roads near the southern border (near Austin, MN?) 61 going south is pretty nice too. And in the fall 169 down to Mankato is kinda nice.

Hey guys, just wanted to check in quick as I'm officially a resident of MN once again. My car will be here no later than August 31, and I'd love to meet up with some fellow BMW enthusiasts before the snow falls. I'll keep my eye on this thread, maybe we can put something together. :)


Welcome back, and I love the sig. Nurburgring?

pharsballa that was me, also spotted on old shakopee yesterday red e36/4

What time was the spotting? I was on that road a few times on thursday.

Welcome back, and I love the sig. Nurburgring?

Yessir! :D

What time was the spotting? I was on that road a few times on thursday.
maybe if u read my post you would know :cool

also, i saw a Silver e36 M3 going south on normandale blvd with the license plate on Tuesday, Aug 2, afternoon.

CMPASU

See M Pass You, I guess.

lol, im from minnesota.
in june of 06 im having a get together for streetracers, exotics and other high performance vehicles. We will be meeting in an indoor parking lot, local bands, food, drinks, etc. will be included. Also burnout contests and free dyno tests! the winner of the burnout contest gets $500. After everybody has settled in and enjoyed eachothers cars, we will all be heading up to the Brainerd International Raceway for some driving!

So, It would be great if you could come!

Its in minneapolis, minnesota.

A $100 fee is required to be part of the get together.

PM me back with your name, city, car, car color, and mods if you are interested!

-Nik

I haven't seen much hits on this thread below, so just want to make sure you guys check it out at least.

http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=392093

maybe if u read my post you would know :cool

also, i saw a Silver e36 M3 going south on normandale blvd with the license plate on Tuesday, Aug 2, afternoon.

CMPASU

See M Pass You, I guess.
That had to be me. It's actually CM3PASU but yea, nice to know I was spotted!

Hey guys, what are some of the most scenic/hilly/fun roads in the state?

I've heard highway 61, north of Duluth is good. Also, I thought I read that there are some cool hilly roads near the southern border (near Austin, MN?)


St. Croix Tour....

St Croix tour Aug. 13th (http://www.northstarbmw.com/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.pl?view=Event&event_id=660)

St. Croix Tour....

St Croix tour Aug. 13th (http://www.northstarbmw.com/cgi-bin/calendar/calendar.pl?view=Event&event_id=660)

i see this is listed as a "low speed drive"
last time i went on this it was intense and a lot of fun.