Here is the temperature Saturday morning.

Friday morning it was very similar, and I spent it in a junkyard trying to get stuff off a wrecked E30 M3.

Was that the one in Savage? I had heard about that car if it was.

Any of you guys know or recommand a local place to do some thermal coating on parts?

Also, where can I get some thermal wraps locally?

Is anyone thinking about going to Mid-America event of Apr 8-9th? I do not think I am going to go to Road America at the end of April, becuase since I am a "novice" I can not run R-Comps and I do not want to burn the CRAP out of my good summer tires.

sick e30 m3 spotted at the sears open house. wowzers....

http://motionblurphoto.com/clients/events/searsopenhouse/images/0002.jpg

http://motionblurphoto.com/clients/events/searsopenhouse/images/0006.jpg

http://motionblurphoto.com/clients/events/searsopenhouse/images/0007.jpg

Ah, so cool!

Is anyone thinking about going to Mid-America event of Apr 8-9th? I do not think I am going to go to Road America at the end of April, becuase since I am a "novice" I can not run R-Comps and I do not want to burn the CRAP out of my good summer tires.

Both tracks on a motorcycle are killer. Tons of tighter turns at Mid Am though. Always a fun time.:buttrock

http://motionblurphoto.com/clients/events/searsopenhouse/images/panramsmall.jpg
the open house itself.

Was that the one in Savage? I had heard about that car if it was.


thats the one, I just wish it wasn't so cold. I would have grabbed the diff too.

thats the one, I just wish it wasn't so cold. I would have grabbed the diff too.

Hey Glen what is the ratio of the diff that is currently in your car?

has anyone been to the state theather? Im taking a friend to see james blunt concert and I cant decide which seats are best for viewing:

<a href="http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/stateseatingfloor.asp">main floor </a> sec. 1 row W

or

<a href="http://www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/stateseatingbalcony.asp">loge right </a> row A

Hey Glen what is the ratio of the diff that is currently in your car?

I belive stock is 3.73

M3 is something like 4.10 if I remember correctly. The same yard has an E30 325ix, those are supposed to be 3.91 I belive. Maybe I'll pick it up.

has anyone been to the state theather? Im taking a friend to see james blunt concert and I cant decide which seats are best for viewing:
Hi Ripp -
I would definitely go with the Main floor seats. There is not a poor seat on the Main floor. Also, sometimes people in the balcony are a bit more reserved, so if you wanna get your groove on (per se), the Main floor is the place to be!
Have a great time,
Dan

I belive stock is 3.73

M3 is something like 4.10 if I remember correctly. The same yard has an E30 325ix, those are supposed to be 3.91 I belive. Maybe I'll pick it up.

If you end up getting a different diff and at some point would like to dump the 3.73 let me know.

Thanks....Erik

Hi Ripp -
I would definitely go with the Main floor seats. There is not a poor seat on the Main floor. Also, sometimes people in the balcony are a bit more reserved, so if you wanna get your groove on (per se), the Main floor is the place to be!
Have a great time,
Dan

got it, thanks.

Hello Minnesota. I was a happy E36 M3 Vert owner back in Cali that I modded nicely (Dinan CAI/TB/Exhaust/chip, UR lightwright crank pulley, UUC SSK, etc), but when my job took me here, I left her in Cali, and got a new B6 S4 (the V8 version), thinking I needed AWD. Anyway, I love the S4 (instantaneous power, very refined), but am now looking to add another horse to the stable, for nice-weather fun.

My plan: buy another E36 M3 vert (hopefully less than 60K miles); stock would be ok, then going ape$hit on it (for me modding is a TON of fun):

BBK, wheels, coilovers, and the coup de gra: dropping a Eurosport positive displacement Twin Screw Supercharger into it! This one: http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/supercharger.html

Any thoughts on who might be able to install this for me? Orr? Better yet, any idea where I could find said E36 vert?

I am very pumped to be getting back in the BMW fold, and owuld love to meet up and play sometime..... Art

Welcome, Art. Dang, sounds like you've got quite the plan. Good luck on finding a 'vert with less than 60k!

On a side note, I TOOK MY CAR OUT YESTERDAY! Somebody totalled my Bravada so I had to take my M out of hibernation a bit early. Nice to have her back. :buttrock

Damn Art, if you ever finish with that positive displacement supercharger I NEED a ride, I have been following it since conception :eek: My m3 is for sale but its fairly modified toward the N/A direction and its not a vert so it's probably not what you're looking for. Nice to see another crazy M3 modder here though. :D

Oh and Maniak, I am going to go get my car right now! 60 miles of driving! :alright

On a side note, I TOOK MY CAR OUT YESTERDAY! Somebody totalled my Bravada so I had to take my M out of hibernation a bit early. Nice to have her back. :buttrock

What happened to the bravada? That does not sound good.

What happened to the bravada? That does not sound good.

:) http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=493623&highlight=bravada

Oh and Maniak, I am going to go get my car right now! 60 miles of driving! :alright

Noice :buttrock

Art,

The two best places to start looking for a used M3 would be at www.autotrader.com (http://www.autotrader.com) and www.carsoup.com
(http://www.carsoup.com)
The bad news is because we don’t have the population of California, we don’t have as wide a variety of used BMW’s to pick from. The entire state only has three BMW dealerships.

The good news is Minnesota ended emissions testing a number of years ago, so you can go crazy with the mods and not have to worry about passing strict emissions tests as you did in California.

If I were you, I would forget about mileage and just look for the features you want. When you find the car that has what you want, have it inspected before buying. If it passes the inspection, buy the car and simply have Orr rebuild the engine.

Chances are anyway that it would be cheaper to buy a higher mileage M3 and have the engine rebuilt then it would to buy an M3 with under 60K and hope the previous owner(s) didn’t ride the car’s red line constantly.

thanks for the help...... 'rebuilding the engine' entails how much expense?

Ummmm, silly question, but where is Orr's? I'll probably be moving to Minneapolis within the next two months and need to find someone reputable to do cams in my car.

http://www.orrautosport.com/

Here's Orrs website.
http://www.orrautosport.com/

Another one to look at is
http://evolutionsnp.com/_wsn/page2.html
He did some work for me and was excellent.

Another one to look at is
http://evolutionsnp.com/_wsn/page2.html
He did some work for me and was excellent.

Thanks for the recommendation, going up there next Wednesday. :)

Hi everyone!!! I'm in St. Paul. I just bought a 2000 328ci and am very excited. Now who has a complete supercharger for sale? Or where can I get one up here?

97 sc ///m3 one page back had one for sale a while ago, not sure about anymore.

I just purchased the poormans supercharger. I have a new to me diff on its way. Going from 3.15 to 3.46, this should help a lot and still make cruising speeds tolerable. Its a Metric Mechanic variable lock unit. This should be a blast.

Other things on back order; Recaro Pole Positions, Shcroth Profi III 6 Point, Autopower Roll Bar, Ground Control Camber Plates, TCKline D/A CO.

Figured me and my cars 1 year aniversery is later on this month so she deserves it.

I cant wait to see it again.

Hi everyone!!! I'm in St. Paul. I just bought a 2000 328ci and am very excited. Now who has a complete supercharger for sale? Or where can I get one up here?

Funny, I just old my 2000 328ci. It wouldnt happen to be black on black with 19" CSL's would it?

Anyone down for a little gtg this weekend, I will be in MPLS till tues night, and maybe...maybe the weather will be nice.

Weather is supposed to be pretty crappy from what I just looked at. Still waiting for the new 235/40R17 RT-615s to come out before I get my car on the road.

So, uh, yeah. Minnesota sucks today.

So, uh, yeah. Minnesota sucks today.

Yeah, really f@#ken sucks today. At least I got my car out on Friday, Saturday and early Sunday morning. I was really glad my company car is AWD this morning, funny watch vehicles just slip right off of the road.

yeah, i had a hard time just bringing my car into the garage from being parked outside!

(I share a garage with my roommate, I'm stealing his spot till he gets home, I have 2 cars)

Yeah, really f@#ken sucks today. At least I got my car out on Friday, Saturday and early Sunday morning. I was really glad my company car is AWD this morning, funny watch vehicles just slip right off of the road.

I just bought an Expedition to tow the 328 - I kept thinking when I was looking at trucks that I could care less if it had 4wd/AWD etc etc because I thought I'd never need it. Well, after this morning's commute, I'm now glad I bought one with the old school 4WD. I passed at least a dozen cars stuck on the side of the road - it's amazing that people think they can get through a MN winter w/ worn out tires and/or high performance summer tires...

Damn..we got owned! Hooray for my loaner minivan!

I can not believe that we got that much snow in about 12 hours, dont know the exact, but DAMN thats crazy.

I can not believe that we got that much snow in about 12 hours, dont know the exact, but DAMN thats crazy.
I was surprised when I called my sister in MN today. Her husband was heading out to shovel snow/kids getting bundled up to go sledding, I could hardly believe it:eek: . It was 88deg here in DC when I called:devillook . I've been sweating my balls off.

I blame myself for the snow, I installed my summer tires and broke the bikes out of heated storage on Friday.
Had to do a quick tire swap back to the winter tires on the 760 before work last night or else i would have gone nowhere. Should of just taken the wifes Armada.

It was 88deg here in DC when I called:devillook . I've been sweating my balls off.

I feel sorry for you. No, seriously.



Wait, um. No. :stickoutt

I blame myself for the snow, I installed my summer tires and broke the bikes out of heated storage on Friday.
Had to do a quick tire swap back to the winter tires on the 760 before work last night or else i would have gone nowhere. Should of just taken the wifes Armada.

You wouldn't have driven on summer tires for ONE day? :confused Shit, I changed to my Z-rated Pilots on M3 rims over the 15" H rated stockers about 2 weeks ago. No way would I switch back for one snowfall. That and I still am spinning with the 15's with winter rubbers, so nothing new spinning a little on the summer tires heheh. :)

We aren't going to get much more snow from this point on...we better not, I'm sick of this crap mang! :)

You wouldn't have driven on summer tires for ONE day? :confused Shit, I changed to my Z-rated Pilots on M3 rims over the 15" H rated stockers about 2 weeks ago. No way would I switch back for one snowfall. That and I still am spinning with the 15's with winter rubbers, so nothing new spinning a little on the summer tires heheh. :)

We aren't going to get much more snow from this point on...we better not, I'm sick of this crap mang! :)

Seeing that they were guessing on 10-12 inches of snow before morning, and seeing that i work overnight. I did not want to get stuck at work.

These suck in the snow.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2102000-2102999/2102195_45_full.jpg

These are much better.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2102000-2102999/2102195_58_full.jpg

Yah, you guys had like 10-12 inches there in Minneapolis huh? Saint Cloud only about 2...psh. Not that I'm complaining though. :)

Who else here drives with their traction control OFF in the snowy weather?

My car doesnt driv ein the snow........I wouldnt even make it 10 feet out of the parking ramp. :eyecrazy

Who else here drives with their traction control OFF in the snowy weather?

Empty parking lots!!!!:buttrock Sunday night driving back from the Auto Show, I left it on though. Saw plenty of people who had driven off of the road. Not that traction control will do much good in a spinout.

I just bought an Expedition to tow the 328 - I kept thinking when I was looking at trucks that I could care less if it had 4wd/AWD etc etc because I thought I'd never need it. Well, after this morning's commute, I'm now glad I bought one with the old school 4WD. I passed at least a dozen cars stuck on the side of the road - it's amazing that people think they can get through a MN winter w/ worn out tires and/or high performance summer tires...

That should be a nice tow vehicle for you. I will be sporting the roof rack on the Coupe this season. :(

*&%#$@! (http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=501329)

Tanner, I'm sorry:(
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/Sammyzuko/213123211.jpg

OMG!!! I hope you get it figured out, oh and B) I hate you for having good weather.


Here is my new MN two tone paint...Alpine on Hellrot

http://photos-824.facebook.com/n13/105/78/63908085/n63908085_30425824_2613.jpg

Slippery snow FTL. :mad Freakin' change to spring already!! ARRGGHHH.

OMG!!! I hope you get it figured out, oh and B) I hate you for having good weather.


Here is my new MN two tone paint...Alpine on Hellrot

http://photos-824.facebook.com/n13/105/78/63908085/n63908085_30425824_2613.jpg
Awesome picture! Man, you car looks so clean even when it's covered with snow. My M has been taking a beating out here. The upside is we have some great BMW shops close by.....and the weather has been great. Cherry trees are in full bloom, but it's going to be hard to enjoy the weather with my M3 in rough shape.

Here is my new MN two tone paint...Alpine on Hellrot

I saw that picture posted on VWVortex, i was wondering who it was.

It is me :)

Borbet Type A's here we come :)

Damn that E36 is lookin pretty boxy... is that your latest E30 mod? :D

Yeah I am trying to bring it back to its roots lol.

I have found one thanks for the replies though.

Wow, its been a long time since I've posted on here... Like 500 posts. Anyway, there is a Neuwerks all euro drive tomorrow. Sorry for the short notice. If you're interested, the official meeting place is the park immediately across the river from Prescott, WI, near Hastings on Highway 10 at 10AM. There is a meeting to drive down there together in Bloomington at 9:15 at the Southtown Mall at Penn and 494. Lunch is in Stillwater, we have a reservation at the Gasthaus at 12:30.

Wow, its been a long time since I've posted on here... Like 500 posts. Anyway, there is a Neuwerks all euro drive tomorrow. Sorry for the short notice. If you're interested, the official meeting place is the park immediately across the river from Prescott, WI, near Hastings on Highway 10 at 10AM. There is a meeting to drive down there together in Bloomington at 9:15 at the Southtown Mall at Penn and 494. Lunch is in Stillwater, we have a reservation at the Gasthaus at 12:30.

Still too much salt on the road.


Tanner, here is the info regarding the cage:

David Raye Engineering
763-753-3880
davidraye1x@cs.com

Thanks, I talked to Steve about some of it too. I will have to give him a call. Whats the plan for the E21?


OH there is going to be another Eurowerks drive, date is not set I will find that stuff out for sure, next weekend I get to go with Kris and Glen to drive the route.

Does anyone have or know where I can get a M20b25 head with intake and TB? That would help me out A LOT.

Thanks,

Me :)

There are a few E30's with the M20b25 (pretty sure) at a yard near my work in Shakopee. I can swing by and see what they'll charge for a head/intakemani/tb this weekend maybe, or early next week.

I may have one sourced I will let you know though. Thanks for checking.

April 29th is the Eurowerks.org Drive, set the date on the calendar.

April 29th is the Eurowerks.org Drive, set the date on the calendar.


Hmmm, I think I may be there...

You better!

I just bought 2004 545i 6spd- had great time driving this thing over the weekend. Anyway- I'm looking for a reputable tinting shop in MN. Any recommendation? Also now I'm proud BMW owner again. Just want to see when is the upcoming meet?

April 29th is the Eurowerks.org Drive, set the date on the calendar.

^

Hi -

While awaiting the arrival of my new E90 (two weeks left), I wanted to drop in and introduce myself. Thankfully local Bimmer enthusiasts seem very welcoming, so I look forward to meeting many of you in the near future at various functions.

If anyone has suggestions as to how I can become an active member of the Twin Cities BMW crowd, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks,
Dan

Thanks!

I just bought 2004 545i 6spd- had great time driving this thing over the weekend. Anyway- I'm looking for a reputable tinting shop in MN. Any recommendation? Also now I'm proud BMW owner again. Just want to see when is the upcoming meet?

P&L Automotive in Edina did my 328 about 7 years ago and it still looks great. I know quite a few people that've been happy with them as well.

Hi -

While awaiting the arrival of my new E90 (two weeks left), I wanted to drop in and introduce myself. Thankfully local Bimmer enthusiasts seem very welcoming, so I look forward to meeting many of you in the near future at various functions.

If anyone has suggestions as to how I can become an active member of the Twin Cities BMW crowd, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks,
Dan

www.northstarbmw.org is the local chapter of the BMW CCA. There's other local clubs as well (I just don't follow them...) If you're looking for a well run driving event and/or an occasional social event, then check the North Star chapter out.

Hi -

While awaiting the arrival of my new E90 (two weeks left), I wanted to drop in and introduce myself. Thankfully local Bimmer enthusiasts seem very welcoming, so I look forward to meeting many of you in the near future at various functions.

If anyone has suggestions as to how I can become an active member of the Twin Cities BMW crowd, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks,
Dan
You can start by giving me a ride in your E90 :wave

Keep on this thread we all do misc things throughout the year, I know of the drive for Eurowerks the 29th, I will keep you guys posted about that. As said before look at BMWCCA northstar chapter, there is some auto-x stuff with MAC (mnautox).

Does anyone have or know where I can get a M20b25 head with intake and TB? That would help me out A LOT.

Thanks,

Me :)


Hey its Matt(bought that 92 motor from ya) but call Hanns Auto Parts. Its a bone yard in the Big Lake area.

the 29TH!? One month from tomorrow, on a Saturday. If it is the drive we didnt get to finish Ill go. Seems like my M3 is still here with me :)

Anybody want to help me swap a clutch? Ive never dealt with hydraulic clutches and they frighten the shit out of me :eyecrazy

Yes Apr 29th, it is a different drive but still will be fun group again. It will be around the stillwater area, you know you want to come, just do it.

Hey guys,

I'm looking for an E36 M3 or a E39 528 or 540 around $14k. My E36 325is got totalled in november and its time to get another one. Anyone know of any good, reasonably priced, cars out there? Let me know...

Alex

Anyone here have a recommended shop that's local to resurface BMW heads or would any shop be able to do it? I just need mine checked to make sure there's no warpage or cracks.

Anyone here have a recommended shop that's local to resurface BMW heads or would any shop be able to do it? I just need mine checked to make sure there's no warpage or cracks.


Northern Cylinder Head in North Andover. I just took my Non Vanos head there yesterday and im getting it decked and a 3angle valve job done for $250. They are also installing valve seals and vleaning the nasty thing in and out. 763 427 5601 is the number.

They want $35 to deck it if thats all you need

Northern Cylinder Head in North Andover. I just took my Non Vanos head there yesterday and im getting it decked and a 3angle valve job done for $250. They are also installing valve seals and vleaning the nasty thing in and out. 763 427 5601 is the number.

Thanks! I'll give them a call.

Yes Apr 29th, it is a different drive but still will be fun group again. It will be around the stillwater area, you know you want to come, just do it.
Stillwater is 5 minutes from my home. We could meet up in Woodbury or something. Get the group to eat at buffalo wild wings on 94 / Radio Dr ? :D

Hmm not too bad of an idea, I was thinking something more of a ma and pa shop, like the one we ate at in Sep. You know anything like that? Let me know.

yeah, we're def open to ideas. There arent really any nice twisty roads right in or directly around Stillwaer (judging by google maps) but if we go slightly East-South-East, there looks to be some... we'll find out if they're dirt or paved on Sat. As far as the restaurant thing goes, I know there are some cozy places in Stillwater we could check out.


BTW, I'd say lets meet up at around 10 on Sat mornin to do the predrive. Only a few of us going, and we're likely to be driving around in circles, getting confused, and running into dirt roads everywhere. Meeting place: Champs (bar/grill) parking lot near Tamarack Village in Woodbury. For moe info check out Eurowerks Scouting Predrive (http://www.eurowerks.org/main/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=26&func=view&id=7732&catid=3&limit=15&limitstart=15)

man, that is 1 mile from me. I might have to partake :eek:

btw, congrats to whoever's Golf that was in Eurotuner, and congrats to Kris Clewell for the pictures being his. They were extremely professional :buttrock

btw, congrats to whoever's Golf that was in Eurotuner, and congrats to Kris Clewell for the pictures being his. They were extremely professional :buttrock

owner was Mike Olson, works at Hopkins Firestone. :buttrock

keep your eyes peeled next issue, Kris has another car being featured. black Jetta from Las Vegas (he did the shoot when he was on his honeymoon!)

Very cool, one of the better Eurotuner issues I must say :smoke1

Hey guys. I know Orr is a respected, knowledable shop, btu they dont exactly work cheap, so I was wondering who you've used to do maintenance and/or mods that is 1) good, 2) honest and 3) relatively cheap. Thanks

I can vouch for Justin.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=437101

this is pretty OT but I'm excited and wanted to share. Got a set of Panasports for my Rabbit project, they were sandblasted. I polished the lip up and painted the centers :)
http://www.motionblurphoto.com/glen/panasports/pana-1.jpg

15 inchers, should go good on an army green Rabbit

I want to see that thing for sure, sounds like it will be great.

Sorry I missed your call Tanner. I was sound asleep :D Saturday foool

Yeah I kinda figured that, but it was worth a try, we did not end up really on the road and heading to WI until 12ish, So far the drive will be VERY nice.

Yeah I kinda figured that, but it was worth a try, we did not end up really on the road and heading to WI until 12ish, So far the drive will be VERY nice.


I missed your call too, I was in Uptown hanging out with a friend.

My car needs a little TLC before I can make it to a meet... Maybe in a few weeks.

OK bumpage why is this on the second page...

Wanted to get a count of who can all make it on the drive on Sat Apr 29th with Eurowerks.org.

Just put your name down and I will try to edit my post to get a running list, remember bring friends, it is a fun drive just get back out on the road and socialize again.

I really want to go but I'll have to see what my damned school situation look like.

I'm about 75% sure I'll be there.

army green engine? you betchya :)
http://motionblurphoto.com/glen/rabbit_build/IMG_3225small.jpg

Nice!!!

OK bumpage why is this on the second page...

Wanted to get a count of who can all make it on the drive on Sat Apr 29th.

Just put your name down and I will try to edit my post to get a running list, remember bring friends, it is a fun drive just get back out on the road and socialize again.


Is this the BMW CCA Northstar drive on the 29th or what is this one?

Is this run just going to be around Stillwater? What is the route?

we'll be putting the route together in a day or two. :)

Anybody else going to BHF this weekend for the NASA event?

I am not sure if I will make the Eurowerks drive, time will tell.

Anybody else going to BHF this weekend for the NASA event?

I'm going. I've been too lazy to get a trailer (and find a place to store it...) so I plan on driving the 328 down Friday. There's quite a few local CCA guys going as well.

I'm staying at the Ramada in S. Beloit - I'll probably be out in the parking lot changing the brakes/wheels Friday night (assuming the weather cooperates...) If I get there early enough, I might grab a spot in the paddock too (gates close at 6:00pm Friday)

See you there.

-Rob

Edit: The gates OPEN at 6:00pm Friday, so I'll definitely be picking a spot in the paddock Friday night.

I'm going. I've been too lazy to get a trailer (and find a place to store it...) so I plan on driving the 328 down Friday. There's quite a few local CCA guys going as well.

I'm staying at the Ramada in S. Beloit - I'll probably be out in the parking lot changing the brakes/wheels Friday night (assuming the weather cooperates...) If I get there early enough, I might grab a spot in the paddock too (gates close at 6:00pm Friday)

See you there.

-Rob

Edit: The gates OPEN at 6:00pm Friday, so I'll definitely be picking a spot in the paddock Friday night.

To bad you didn't get the trailer. I am going to try to get a spot in the paddock on Friday night as well. I am hooking up with a couple of guys from the NASA forum to drive down with.

I am staying at the Holiday Inn Express, I didn't see that the Ramada was the host hotel till after I got a room (oh well).

I just have to test fit the tires on the rack and I will be set to go.

Erik

To bad you didn't get the trailer. I am going to try to get a spot in the paddock on Friday night as well. I am hooking up with a couple of guys from the NASA forum to drive down with.

I am staying at the Holiday Inn Express, I didn't see that the Ramada was the host hotel till after I got a room (oh well).

I just have to test fit the tires on the rack and I will be set to go.

Erik

Hey Erik, good call on the Hwy 29 shortcut around Menomonie! When I got there, traffic was already completely stopped just past the exit. That easily saved me an hour (or more!) of stop-go on 94. Thanks!

Hey Erik, good call on the Hwy 29 shortcut around Menomonie! When I got there, traffic was already completely stopped just past the exit. That easily saved me an hour (or more!) of stop-go on 94. Thanks!

As soon as I got off there I could see the backup starting on 94. It was pretty funny I ran into Mike, Fernando (sp?) and Chris in Menomonie. That made for a nice sight, 2 M3s and a M Coupe with wheels and tires on the roof.

Just curious if anyone here or know of anyone that would be interested in a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute drumset in pristine condition? I have a rack, cymbals, two snares, throne, hihat stand, and bass drum pedals to sell with it. Plus other drum gear that I would need when I move. Let me know. Thanks.

About 4 years ago I would have been. Can't drum in a condo.. :( Sounds nice though. The rack is a selling point, is it Gibraltar? Love their hardware.

Yes it is a full gibralater rack. Ill dig up a pic of it.

I heard there is a big BMW meet at Brainerd Raceway May 12th. People will be tracking their bimmers. Not sure if this accurate, don't know if anyone can verify?

I heard there is a big BMW meet at Brainerd Raceway May 12th. People will be tracking their bimmers. Not sure if this accurate, don't know if anyone can verify?
I am guessing you are talking about the Northstar BMW club being at BIR.

http://htmldb.northstarbmw.org/pls/htmldb/f?p=pub:5:3134402227106895171::::P5_EVENT_ID,P5_CA L_VIEW:181,CAL_LIST

Unfortunately I won't be able to make this event, I will be up there over Memorial day though with NASA.

I wanna do that :devillook

$350 though :(

I wanna do that :devillook

$350 though :(

1 lap @ the 'ring = ~$17

Screw the U.S.

:eek:

Nurburgring: 1 lap = 18 miles = $1/mile
BIR: 6 laps = 18 miles = $19.50/mile

Hmmmm....:biglaughb

Over the winter I traded my 1997 528i for a 2001 325i and kept my 225/55/16ZR summer tires. The 325i OEM is 205's . The 225's handle great until I start adding extra weight and then the rear passenger tire rubs when hitting bumps or turning left. I may need to have the fenders rolled if that is what's causing the rubbing.

If anyone knows of a good shop in the cities, your post will be appreciated.

Hi: I happen to see an sapphire black M Roadster in south MPLS near a restaurant named PHO Tao Bay! Was that someone on the board? Nice car, It reminds me of my 01 M Roadster that will be coming out of storage soon.

I heard there is a big BMW meet at Brainerd Raceway May 12th. People will be tracking their bimmers. Not sure if this accurate, don't know if anyone can verify?

The North Star BMW CCA is having it's spring Advanced Driving School at BIR that weekend. Not a meet and not open lapping. The school is open to anyone over 18 with a valid driver's license and a car that will pass the technical inspection. You also need to be a member of the BMW CCA. If you want to stop by and check it out, feel free. The track is open to the public (must sign a waiver to get in), just be aware of your surroundings and stay out of the restricted areas (marked with big signs.)

Yes, $350 isn't cheap, but considering the cost of renting a track for a weekend, plus hiring professional corner workers and a professional ambulance crew it's actually a bargain. The students all receive 1:1 in car instruction the entire weekend (can run solo if signed off) and also classroom instruction. Run groups are kept relatively small, so not a lot of traffic to get in your way. This is a structured event with strict rules to make sure it's a safe/fun time for all participants.

Someone with a lot of track experience will be able to find cheaper open lapping days - this school is aimed more towards people looking for instruction.

There's also a new option this year - you can sign up for Saturday only (since it's Mother's Day Weekend...) for around $150 - so a great way to get a taste of what it's all about without jumping in and spending a lot on hotels etc.

If anyone has any questions on the school, feel free to PM me and I can get you answers.

-Rob

:eek:

Nurburgring: 1 lap = 18 miles = $1/mile
BIR: 6 laps = 18 miles = $19.50/mile

Hmmmm....:biglaughb

FWIW, you'll get about 300 miles on track in one weekend @ BIR. That gets it a whole lot closer to $1/mile...

There's also a new option this year - you can sign up for Saturday only (since it's Mother's Day Weekend...) for around $150 - so a great way to get a taste of what it's all about without jumping in and spending a lot on hotels etc.

GRRRRRRR.

When did they decide that? I already had plans for Sunday so I didn't think I could make it. To late now, I am flying my Mom in for the weekend.

As Rob has said this is a chance to get some great instructing. I don't think I would be to the level I am in such a short time (relatively speaking) without going to the CCA events.

You said that is this coming weekend the 22nd of April?

The BMWCCA is going on May 12 and 13th. Check www.northstarbmw.org.

GRRRRRRR.

When did they decide that? I already had plans for Sunday so I didn't think I could make it. To late now, I am flying my Mom in for the weekend.

As Rob has said this is a chance to get some great instructing. I don't think I would be to the level I am in such a short time (relatively speaking) without going to the CCA events.

Sorry Erik...

It was decided to offer it at the last Board meeting in March. I thought there was supposed to be an e-mail to the Yahoo group, but apparently it never happened. You won't see it offered on the public website - it's listed when you log-in to "My North Star." There's only a couple slots left open and they're expected to fill quickly.

Edit: It's $200 for only Saturday May 13 - this prices is good through TODAY. Starting 4/21/06 the early bird price goes away and it's $240 - this is for Sat only.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=354628&page=4

WE ATE E46FANATICS.COM AND BIMMERFORUMS WILL BE THROWING A MEET THIS UP COMING SUNDAY.
It will be a BBQ chill by lake calhoun. Goto to the link for more information!!

I just joined e46fan and am coming. :alright

I just joined e46fan and am coming. :alright

Dang, I'm planning on detailing the car on Saturday. My SG will be setting while you guys are bbq'ing. :(

You're SG??

Ben, you're coming and that's final. :shifty You're even on the list mang

What time is everyone meeting? I may come, not too sure I need to be back in Mankato by 8:30 that is about it.

I'll try and make it if I get the Rabbit wetsanded and buffed.

You're SG??

Ben, you're coming and that's final. :shifty You're even on the list mang

SG=Klasse Sealant Glaze. Oh, I should be there on the 29th. I was talking about the 22nd. ;)

Over the winter I traded my 1997 528i for a 2001 325i and kept my 225/55/16ZR summer tires. The 325i OEM is 205's . The 225's handle great until I start adding extra weight and then the rear passenger tire rubs when hitting bumps or turning left. I may need to have the fenders rolled if that is what's causing the rubbing.

If anyone knows of a good shop in the cities, your post will be appreciated.


Orr Autosport, now in Eden Prairie, rolls fenders. I had them do the rears on me 3series and they did a really good job. Only cost like 90 bucks or something. It solved my problem with the tires rubbing in the rear. Hope that helps.

Ben..gotchya. Too bad you're not coming to the 22nd though. Would have been some familiar faces at least. Anybody else think they might be going to the 22nd?

Ive never been to that park, but its right by Fort Snelling. Kind of open area, should be nice..

Ben..gotchya. Too bad you're not coming to the 22nd though. Would have been some familiar faces at least. Anybody else think they might be going to the 22nd?

Ive never been to that park, but its right by Fort Snelling. Kind of open area, should be nice..

Eric,

I might swing by. I am going to stop in at Midway Stadium first. One of my buddies is in the Autocross school so I am going to say hi. I think THM3 might be at the school too.

I have been to that park, its a nice place to kill time when waiting for someones plane to arrive.

I have been to that park, its a nice place to kill time when waiting for someones plane to arrive.

Hehe
I guess I am not the only one there who waits for delayed planes. :)

Eric,

I might swing by. I am going to stop in at Midway Stadium first. One of my buddies is in the Autocross school so I am going to say hi. I think THM3 might be at the school too.

I have been to that park, its a nice place to kill time when waiting for someones plane to arrive.

I will also be at the autocross school as well. Not that I know of anyone on here in person though. Only screen names. Your welcome to say hi though.

Yeah I am not going to the auto-x this weekend, it is E30 build time FINALLY!!! What time is everyone meeting on sun? I MAY stop by, I need to get home for some school crap, at 8:30.

Tanner, it is at noon and will go for probably just a few hours. Its turning into a bbq/swap meet/storytime thing. You should come so I know a few people.

You'l have more than enough time.

I'll be there, see you guys on Sunday! :)

I should be there on the 29th. But i am not quite sure if I should as my wheel bearing is going out.

My father and I will be at the get-together tomorrow.


What am I supposed to do about teh F1 race though :(

I am getting really close to getting the car done. Too many little things making one bigger one. I do not even think I can make it on the 29th drive, I need to get the car done.

I am getting really close to getting the car done. Too many little things making one bigger one. I do not even think I can make it on the 29th drive, I need to get the car done.

Dooooo it.

Where are some places to dyno your car in mn? And how muc do they roughly cost?

Where are some places to dyno your car in mn? And how muc do they roughly cost?

Orr sends their customer cars to Hitech in Anoka - $75 for a couple pulls on a Dynojet. I've been there once and plan on going back for another run - I highly recommend these guys.

Where are some places to dyno your car in mn? And how muc do they roughly cost?
Your sig is waaaaaaay too big. Just one of those images in your sig violates the signature rules. I have to scroll past your sig on 1600x1200. Just thought you should know if you violate the rules they disable your sig completely.

yeah I noticed that I must of linked the wrong picture haha. I'll change that when I get home, thanks for the heads up

yeah I noticed that I must of linked the wrong picture haha. I'll change that when I get home, thanks for the heads up


Where in bloomington are you from? I live just north of dred scott ball fields.

Hi, I'm a new member here. Recently bought 04 545i Black on Black 6spd 1 month ago, my order of Mtech Kit from BMW has been delivered. I'm looking for a reputable shop in MN to fit them and paint them with Sapphire Black color.

Any recommendation for local shop? hopefully I get to meet you all BMW Enthusiasts in future local meets!

I live like 5 minutes from mall of america, right on the river bluffs. What kind of car do you have?

Hi, I'm a new member here. Recently bought 04 545i Black on Black 6spd 1 month ago, my order of Mtech Kit from BMW has been delivered. I'm looking for a reputable shop in MN to fit them and paint them with Sapphire Black color.

Any recommendation for local shop? hopefully I get to meet you all BMW Enthusiasts in future local meets!

Welcome, Sear's BMW has an excellent body shop in Plymouth. Unfortunately, they're on strike right now but word has it they may be back to work on Monday.

I like your car :thumbup:

I live like 5 minutes from mall of america, right on the river bluffs. What kind of car do you have?


Oh nice, i have a hellrot '97 328i.

I bought my MKit at Sears, and was going to have them paint/fit, like you said they're on strike right now. Maybe I'll wait till next monday to see if strike will be settled. Any other shops?

Any other 5 series owners here?

I bought my MKit at Sears, and was going to have them paint/fit, like you said they're on strike right now. Maybe I'll wait till next monday to see if strike will be settled. Any other shops?

Any other 5 series owners here?

I would hold out if you can. BTW, on the news tonight they mentioned that the union struck down the resolution in a vote. :(

What part of town are you in? Kirby's in Long Lake would be my second choice.

Just wanted to remind everyone about the drive with Eurowerks on Sat. If you want to go, go to www.eurowerks.org, register, click events, The eurowerks drive thread, and put your name on the on going list. Will see what happens with the weather, but as of right now it is going on.

Weather... ugh. I guess I may or may not go. Tanner, give me a call in the morning before you leave to rendezvous.

Did something come up, or is it the weather?

Did something come up, or is it the weather?

Hehe Eric's mad cuz he ran outta manpons. :D

I'm planning on going but if the weather sucks, :mad :mad .

Eric you sure are a pussy. Sell your car.

I bought my MKit at Sears, and was going to have them paint/fit, like you said they're on strike right now. Maybe I'll wait till next monday to see if strike will be settled. Any other shops?

There is a guy in Burnsville that runs a body shop in back of Valley Car Care & Transmission across Highway 13 from Menards. When I have the money, I'm planning to have him roll my fenders.

He knows a lot about BMW and at the time I paid him a visit to get a quote on rolling the fenderS he was in the process of adding an M Kit to a BMW.

If you're eager and want a good price, it probably wouldn't hurt to call him.

If Burnsville isn't too far of a drive for you Call Valley Car Care at 952-895-5720
and ask for Erick Lindquist.

M51AB- Thanks for the referral, does that place exclusively do transmission only? or they do body work and painting as well. I just don't want small shop to screw it up and mis-match the paint, or not fitting it well.

Supposedly Sears Imports strike will not be over anytime soon, the had votings yesterday, but a lot of them did not show up and they were short twenty something votes. So it's not going to be settled anytime soon.

I believe Valley Car Care & Transmissions mainly handles general mechanical and tire issues. Although Erick works for them, he has his own body shop area in the back where he specializes in mods for import cars.

I'll call him in the morning and see if he's still working on the M kit and let him know what you're looking for. I'll post a reply with his response.

I've never seen his finished work, but considering how much time he took just to give me a quote for a fender roll made him seem like a good guy to me. He didn't act like a salesman. Instead of just telling me I needed my fenders rolled and how much it would cost, he taught me how he does the fender roll and looked over the car thouroughly, showing me where the tire was rubbing on the fender and how he would paint the car if the fender roll cracked the paint.

He seems like the type of guy that takes prides in his mods because he loves doing them.

I'll post what he still has in the shop after I talk to him, if the BMW is still there and Burnsville isn't too far for you, I would recommend swinging by with pictures or parts of the kit if posible. I'm sure he take at least the 15 minutes he took for me to look at your car, show you the projects he's working on and explain how he installs and paints the body kit instead of just qouting a price and leaving you to guess the quality of his work.

If you're on the north side of the cities, you may also want to visit Chop Shop Creations website at www.chopshopcreations.com (http://www.chopshopcreations.com)

If you like what you see on their website you may also want to try contacting them as well, although I must warn you they never answered my call or returned my email when I tried contacting them.

Turboricecooker,

Just got of the phone with Erick, he still has the E46 M3 I mentioned earlier in the shop. He is in the process of putting on a Rieger Full Body Kit.

He invited you to give him a call on his shop cell phone at 651-442-0768. Just tell him that Tom with the 325i needing the fenders rolled referred you and He will know exactly what your talking about and answer any questions you may have.

Since I live so close I may stop by the shop today with my digital camera and take some shots of the M3 and any other cars he might be working on and post them for the group to see.

Tom

thanks for checking that out, I'll give him a call. If you can stop by and check out the finish product of the M3 especially fitting and painting. Let me know what you think. I want to make sure when I pay $$ to paint and fitting. I want it done correctly especially fitting and matching the color of the entire car.

Again, thanks for doing that

Looks like the weather's gonna be crappy all weekend long, I don't think I'll be coming up for the Eurowerks drive. :(

we had postponed it till next weekend allready.

To anyone else, keep up to date on the drive status on the Eurowerks thread :)

Don't let some small shop paint and fit you body kit. Wait for Sears Imported Auto's in plymouth to get off strike. They are the best around. I have seen many things done by other places who claim to know what their doing and they eventually bring it to Sears to get it done right! I even heard Motorwerks sends their high end cars their instead of their own body shop.

we had postponed it till next weekend allready.

To anyone else, keep up to date on the drive status on the Eurowerks thread :)

Sweet.

Sorry guys, I'm anxious and have no patient to wait till strike is over. I know that Sears Imports Body Shop will get it done right, since it's their own shop and due to reputation along with experience in BMW paint and body works.

What do you guys think of Lamettry? Have anyone had them do any work at all before?

Anybody in the Twin Cities area have a Peake SRS tool that I could borrow?

Anybody in the Twin Cities area have a Peake SRS tool that I could borrow?


Airbag tool?

I have one that you're welcome to come by and use. I'm in Plymouth.

Airbag tool?

I have one that you're welcome to come by and use. I'm in Plymouth.

So what is your beverage of choice?

hey all, just posted some updated information on the Eurowerks Spring Run to be held THIS WEEKEND!!

for more information hit up www.eurowerks.org, register, and check out the events section. Up-to-date information is on the last few posts of page 7 and into page 8.

Hope to see a few of you guys there!

I am so there.

I'm having Justin at EvoSP in St. Cloud do my brakes that morning, but I should be able to be there by 12-12:30.

Anybody else going to the BMWCCA advanced car control clinic in Rosemount on Sunday?

Oh yeah, anybody know a really cheap hotel/motel to stay at somewhere in the cities for Saturday night?

I am so there.

I'm having Justin at EvoSP in St. Cloud do my brakes that morning, but I should be able to be there by 12-12:30.

Anybody else going to the BMWCCA advanced car control clinic in Rosemount on Sunday?

Oh yeah, anybody know a really cheap hotel/motel to stay at somewhere in the cities for Saturday night?

I'll be instructing at DCTC Sunday. Hopefully the 328 is back together in time, otherwise I'll be driving the black 323iT :buttrock .

It's good to see you're signed up, are you planning on going to BIR too?

I'll be instructing at DCTC Sunday. Hopefully the 328 is back together in time, otherwise I'll be driving the black 323iT :buttrock .

It's good to see you're signed up, are you planning on going to BIR too?

I might swing by to see if you have the 328 going. I am going up to BIR on Monday so no go for Sunday.

meh, I'll post this here since my thread got replies from 2 people and this thread is generating a lot of traffic.

This Friday, May 5, we (Stout Auto Club) is going to be at Porky's Drive in at the Twin Cities (St. Paul) - It would be really cool to meet some MN Bf.cr's as well as not having to listen to muscle heads all night razing on imports.

If you are interested, please PM me and I can send you my # or whatever.

We ought to reach Porky's by 6:30.

Thanks
Sachin

I'll be instructing at DCTC Sunday. Hopefully the 328 is back together in time, otherwise I'll be driving the black 323iT :buttrock .

It's good to see you're signed up, are you planning on going to BIR too?


Cool, I'll see you there. As for BIR, I don't think I can afford it right now. :(

Oh yeah, anybody know a really cheap hotel/motel to stay at somewhere in the cities for Saturday night?


The closest hotel I'm aware of is the AmericInn in Apple Valley off the corner of Cedar Ave and County Rd 42. I believe the cheapest your going to get there is around $100 per night.

There is also a Holiday Inn Express in Eagan by the Junction of Hwy 77 (Cedar Ave) and 35E. Have no idea what the price is there.

You may just want to try a website like www.hotels.com to find the cheapest hotel/motel between you and near where the event is being held.

Because Apple Valley is only 10 miles south of the Mall of America, rooms tend to be a little overpriced in this area.

Where are some places to dyno your car in mn? And how muc do they roughly cost?

John Haley Motorsports in Apple Valley also has a DynoJet.

I Stopped by today:

$80 for a baseline reading

$150 per hour if you have you want more then a baseline and can DIY

$225-250 per hour if you want them to Dyno the car for you and do more then a baseline.

They also do performance mods.

Their website is www.johnhaleymotorsports.com

Also they have just moved from St. Louis Park and haven't had a chance to update their website yet.

Their new address and phone:

7125 151st Street West
Suite 104
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-0500

They're in the Auto Mall off of County Rd. 42 next to Apple Valley Ford.

The closest hotel I'm aware of is the AmericInn in Apple Valley off the corner of Cedar Ave and County Rd 42. I believe the cheapest your going to get there is around $100 per night.

There is also a Holiday Inn Express in Eagan by the Junction of Hwy 77 (Cedar Ave) and 35E. Have no idea what the price is there.

You may just want to try a website like www.hotels.com to find the cheapest hotel/motel between you and near where the event is being held.

Because Apple Valley is only 10 miles south of the Mall of America, rooms tend to be a little overpriced in this area.


Thanks a lot for the info; Eric_R offered to let me stay at his place so I think I'll probably take him up on it.

Nice well thats cool I think I am gonna bunk with you lol...

I have 2 bedrooms, both of which are taken, but I have a comfy 3 person sofa as well as a 2 person sofa. If you can bare it, I can handle 2 people staying over. Parking garage priveleges come standard. :alright Hope you like parties :rofl

I think I can handle it. :stickoutt

Thanks again; I'll talk to you more about it tomorrow.

We'll got everything installed and cranked her up late last night...no go...starter clicks and lights flicker. Too tired to do any troubleshooting, but Nick from Technique Tuning thinks my battery may be on low --- going to give her a jump after work and see what happens. If the car starts and drives fine, I'll try and make the Eurowerks drive tomorrow afternoon. My cousin that I sold and installed my old Dinan SCer kit into will also come with his 98 M3 sedan.

I think I'll be at the back of the pack...new clutch and it still needs to be broken in.

Didn't make it to any of the drives last year so I hope I can make it to some this year.

Does anybody in mn have an m50 intake manifold they want to sell?
Thanks

Does anybody in mn have an m50 intake manifold they want to sell?
Thanks

I had one, but sold it to my cousin along with the Dinan SCer kit.

325iklu does, shoot him a PM, I think he has a couple

Does anybody in mn have an m50 intake manifold they want to sell?
Thanks

We'll got everything installed and cranked her up late last night...no go...starter clicks and lights flicker. Too tired to do any troubleshooting, but Nick from Technique Tuning thinks my battery may be on low --- going to give her a jump after work and see what happens. If the car starts and drives fine, I'll try and make the Eurowerks drive tomorrow afternoon. My cousin that I sold and installed my old Dinan SCer kit into will also come with his 98 M3 sedan.

I think I'll be at the back of the pack...new clutch and it still needs to be broken in.

Didn't make it to any of the drives last year so I hope I can make it to some this year.
I dont know, sounds more like the starter itself to me. I had issues and after trying out 3 different starters it finally worked well.

I was also wondering to anyone who did do the conversion... Did most of you buy the whole kit, like from eurosport or did you make your own kit? I was wondering which route to go.. Thanks

I dont know, sounds more like the starter itself to me. I had issues and after trying out 3 different starters it finally worked well.

I'm hoping it's just low battery...I don't want to change out the starter....I've been living in the garage and laying on the floor for way too long...I just want to drive the M3... :D

Thanks M51AB for the info

John Haley Motorsports in Apple Valley also has a DynoJet.

I Stopped by today:

$80 for a baseline reading

$150 per hour if you have you want more then a baseline and can DIY

$225-250 per hour if you want them to Dyno the car for you and do more then a baseline.

They also do performance mods.

Their website is www.johnhaleymotorsports.com

Also they have just moved from St. Louis Park and haven't had a chance to update their website yet.

Their new address and phone:

7125 151st Street West
Suite 104
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-0500

They're in the Auto Mall off of County Rd. 42 next to Apple Valley Ford.

Just a word to the wise, the Northstar club used Haley for a dyno session about 3 or 4 years ago and a couple of cars had their rear trailing arms bent because the guys at Haley didnt know where to strap the cars down.

I've gone to Elite Autosport in Minneapolis 3 or 4 times, they're very good and will even set up a group day at a group rate if you have enough people.

I'm hoping it's just low battery...I don't want to change out the starter....I've been living in the garage and laying on the floor for way too long...I just want to drive the M3... :D
I hear ya. Changing the starter out is one of the worst "miniscule" tasks you can have to do. I got it down to in-and-out in less than 2.5 hours though. :dunno

I hear ya. Changing the starter out is one of the worst "miniscule" tasks you can have to do. I got it down to in-and-out in less than 2.5 hours though. :dunno

So true. Everything else on the BMW seems easy enough to get access to, but the starter is a pain in the butt :mad

Do you have a mechanic, or have you been wrenching on it yourself?

Do you have a mechanic, or have you been wrenching on it yourself?

I been wrenching it myself because I love to work on my own cars, but lately I just don't have the time.

Right, I feel the same. I get a great sense of pride being able to diagnose and fix my own problems. Sometimes it is beyond my knowledge's reach, but Ive never taken it to a mechanic mainly due to high costs for really talented BMW mechanics. :dunno You are pretty close to me, Im surprised I never see your car. I frequent St Paul / Oakdale / WBL area (I work on Snelling). Lift-queen? :D

Right, I feel the same. I get a great sense of pride being able to diagnose and fix my own problems. Sometimes it is beyond my knowledge's reach, but Ive never taken it to a mechanic mainly due to high costs for really talented BMW mechanics. :dunno You are pretty close to me, Im surprised I never see your car. I frequent St Paul / Oakdale / WBL area (I work on Snelling). Lift-queen? :D

Eric --- you dork it's me Tou and we've met several times!!! I guess I should have told you I had Kevlar changed my signon name in BF.com. I use to be "97_SC_///M3" but I have since sold my Dinan SCer kit to my cousin so I figured it didn't make much sense. :D

Tou.. don't mess with me anymore. :( I thought you were a member I've never talked to. :shifty


So you seriously need to give me a ride in it now that you have gone turbo .Please, bring me to the dark side. :evil2

By the dark side you mean keep your car lol...but yeah any place to sleep/passout is fine with me.

Damn, my roommate nate didnt really bother to tell me he was already having several people sleep over :shifty We have a floor though.. I might not be staying in another apartment tomorrow night....possibly. So somebody can take my bed :dunno

Tou.. don't mess with me anymore. :( I thought you were a member I've never talked to. :shifty


So you seriously need to give me a ride in it now that you have gone turbo .Please, bring me to the dark side. :evil2


Sorry about that bud! I'll give you a ride when she's up and running. Turns out my battery was low and it was also the EWS on the ECU. NickG will take care of it when I overnight him the ECU. I guess no drive for me on Saturday and it will have to wait until next week before I get to drive her out.

The dark side is so addictive...I haven't even driven stage 2 and I'm already thinking about stage 3.....

Well get ahold of me when that baby is ready :cool

Cool, I'll see you there. As for BIR, I don't think I can afford it right now. :(

Hope you had a good time at DCTC. I ended up getting the flu late last week and needless to say I couldn't make it. From what I've been hearing, it sounded like it went off successfully.

Hope you had a good time at DCTC. I ended up getting the flu late last week and needless to say I couldn't make it. From what I've been hearing, it sounded like it went off successfully.

Yeah, it looked like everybody had a great time. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to participate because I was on the waiting list. Now I have to wait until the end of July and I can't do BIR next weekend. :(

Oh well, next time.

Anybody have a Peake SRS tool? The one that can read ABS lights?

Mine has been coming on for a while now. If nobody has the tool I will have to take it to an independent dealership. how much do they charge just to check those codes?

Anybody have a Peake SRS tool? The one that can read ABS lights?

Mine has been coming on for a while now. If nobody has the tool I will have to take it to an independent dealership. how much do they charge just to check those codes?

I've got the R5-FCXII, but I'm kinda far away. PM me.

Anybody have a Peake SRS tool? The one that can read ABS lights?

Mine has been coming on for a while now. If nobody has the tool I will have to take it to an independent dealership. how much do they charge just to check those codes?

I recall M triple having the Peake SRS scan tool. Try and private message him to see if he has it.

M Triple has one.
He graciously let me borrow it (turns out I didn't need it, doh!)
The regular reader won't reset or read the ABS codes.

Alright, Ben, when is the next time you'll be around?

If I cant get it from you guys, I will stop over at EVO SNP on my way to Brainerd this weekend since he just got a bunch of new gizmos.

Alright, Ben, when is the next time you'll be around?

If I cant get it from you guys, I will stop over at EVO SNP on my way to Brainerd this weekend since he just got a bunch of new gizmos.

I won't be around for awhile, but if nobody else works out I can mail you mine and you can just send it back when you're done.

Alright, Im just waiting for a return PM from M Triple, he isnt that far away from me really and its just a few minutes worth of a job.

Thanks

Your going to BIR? You suck man I want to go but no money right now. :(

There was a Carrera GT up at BIR this Monday. Unfortunately I didn't have the opporunity for him to pass me. It sounded amazing out there.

Me? No, my sister has a house up there and its her birthday.

Me? No, my sister has a house up there and its her birthday.

You're going all the way up to Brainerd and you're not going to BIR?!

Weaksauce, dude. Totally weak.

*I spy my door in your sig* ;)

BIR isnt that far from me, but I think I am totally going to sneak over there :devillook Make for some photography if I cant get a run in ;)

Yes that is your door! :rofl good eye

There was a Carrera GT up at BIR this Monday. Unfortunately I didn't have the opporunity for him to pass me. It sounded amazing out there.

He passed me last year on the front straight and it was incredible! My in-car video actually shows me checking to see what gear I was in. It was like I was standing still...:D

Erik, what did you think of Slow Pokes? Get enough seat time???;)

He passed me last year on the front straight and it was incredible! My in-car video actually shows me checking to see what gear I was in. It was like I was standing still...:D

Erik, what did you think of Slow Pokes? Get enough seat time???;)

Bob it was a blast to run with Slow Pokes. If things work out I am going to go up there on July 4th and run with them again.

It was interesting just going out on the track whenever you felt like it.

I think my definition of slow pokes must differ.. elaborate?

I think my definition of slow pokes must differ.. elaborate?

www.slowpokes.org

Definately not slow. Its a bunch of the guys from the Porsche club that rent the track for open lapping. A lot of fun to run with. You have to have a few track schools in before they will let you run with them (if you screw up a few times they will ask you to leave).

Any updates from BIR?

Erik, who did you order your roll bar from?

Erik, who did you order your roll bar from?

Bob I got it directly from Autopower Industries.

http://www.autopowerindustries.com/

They ship it freight so that can be a little bit of a pain. I just picked it up from the local distribution center.

Bob I got it directly from Autopower Industries.

http://www.autopowerindustries.com/

They ship it freight so that can be a little bit of a pain. I just picked it up from the local distribution center.

:icon15 I have had nothing but issues with picking up something that shipped freight. Is it just me or does customer service not exist at distros??? :eyecrazy

Anyone going up to BIR this weekend? Or the Brainderd area in general?

Anyone going up to BIR this weekend? Or the Brainderd area in general?

I wish I was. Fcukin summer classes.

I hear ya. You should come up here and party!!!

Tanner are you in the cities? My money is on me being bored this weekend, give me a call if you wanna do something.

I am in Mankato, but I could come up I have to work on sat but sun and mon I am doing NOTHING.

I am in Mankato, but I could come up I have to work on sat but sun and mon I am doing NOTHING.
Holy shiite Tanner, looks like you picked up some Kosei's? I bet you have more pictures of those things on.....I'd like to see em:D . You guys coulda used another Hellrot in your sig pic.

Nice! I forgot it was Memorial and I am doing nothign Monday either. :alright Ill keep you in mind

Hi,

Anyone have a M3 rear diffusor for sale?

I have not had a chance to take too many this year yet, maybe I'll go this weekend.

Yeah we could have used another one damn you, lol, naw I hope things are going great for you out there. I am thinking of makin a trip out there soon..let me know when a good time would be.


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Hellrot. So hot right now.

Hellrot.

Hellrot. So hot right now.

Hellrot.
lol @ O RLAMENTE!

Looks great Tanner. The Kosei's are a nice change of pace. Did you sell the DSII's? Looks like you swapped the Toyo's onto your Kosei's.
Seems like there are a high percentage of red cars in MN. Out here in the DC area most everyone has Silver, Black or White, so the red stands out more. Then again, there are a lot more naturally flashy cars here than in Mkto, so you still kinda blend in. Was tailing an Aston Martin Vanquish on the way home from work yesterday, not to shabby.
Pretty much anytime you can come out works for me, but I'll see if I can find some interesting events coming up.

DSII's have winter tires on them. Thats cool let me know when there is some good stuff going on for sure.

Does anyone know where I can get a good alignment done? I mean performance orientated where I can tell them what I want?

TIA

Does anyone know where I can get a good alignment done? I mean performance orientated where I can tell them what I want?

TIA
I believe Orr now has an alignment rack.

Courtney Truck in Eden Prairie is also supposed to be a good spot to go - they apparently do a lot of P cars there and have a good reputation.

How was BIR w/ NASA? Did you run in the TT's?

I believe Orr now has an alignment rack.

Courtney Truck in Eden Prairie is also supposed to be a good spot to go - they apparently do a lot of P cars there and have a good reputation.

How was BIR w/ NASA? Did you run in the TT's?

I ran TT. I ran a 1:56.686 on Saturday and on Sunday I got a 1:56.441. Mike Atlas ran about .3 seconds faster than me. I still have some learning to do.

Hey does anybody have the number for Strombergs(sp?)? I can't seem to find it. Thanks

Does anybody have a stock exhaust they want to get rid of? Im in need of one.

I ran TT. I ran a 1:56.686 on Saturday and on Sunday I got a 1:56.441. Mike Atlas ran about .3 seconds faster than me. I still have some learning to do.

Those are some good times, considering how hot it was last weekend. You're flying if you can keep Mike in sight!

What's next? MAM w/ the Iowa CCA? I want to go, but there's no way the car will be ready in time...

Those are some good times, considering how hot it was last weekend. You're flying if you can keep Mike in sight!

What's next? MAM w/ the Iowa CCA? I want to go, but there's no way the car will be ready in time...

Those times were in the morning. By the afternoon it was really slick.

I am planning on MAM w/ Iowa CCA, if I get my car back together. The tranny is sitting on the garage floor. LWF and clutch should be delivered tomorrow. That means this weekend will be spent putting everything back together.

If anyones bored tommorow, and in bloomington you can help me with my m50 mani installation. Haha

Ok I got my m50 manifold complete today. But a CEL comes on, err. Anyone have a code reader?

Ok I got my m50 manifold complete today. But a CEL comes on, err. Anyone have a code reader?

Did you get the CEL codes? You can stop by any autozone and they can hook up their OBD-II scanner to it and read the codes for you for free. If not, I also have a OBD-II scanner and also a Peake Code Reader.