We're back and we're bad! After a 2 day exile, the Bimmer enthusiasts of the Colorado Springs and surrounding area are once again reunited.

For those who are unfamiliar with this thread, we use it as an interface to discuss subjects relating to our passion for BMWs and occasionally organize get-togethers, tech sessions, or drives. We're always looking forward to meeting new folks whom which to share the passion.

Now lets get it on...

Thanks Kevlar for understanding our needs.

With his permission, we've been allowed to recreate a new thread and finally get it placed as a sticky. The catch is that he'll limit it to about 500 posts and have it blocked again. Each time we'll recreate the thread - V.3, V.4, and so on.

You could have made one from 2 days ago... I'm sorry if that was not made clear by my earlier posting. Nothing is wrong with the thread as long as it stays on topic and does not exceed 500 posts. Then it has to be archived and a new one can start.

Here's one of the upcoming events from the old thread so it doesn't get lost.

Pimps and hoes, just post here (in this thread) if you are attending so we can get an initial head count to start with. I'll update the list below as needed. On 19 January 2008, be prepared for the most amazing experience of your life. Details soon to follow.

[Updated 3 Jan 08] /// Jeremy and Casey's Bimbocious BMW Birthday Bonanza /// The tentative plan is to meet on Sat, Jan 19th at 5 pm at Old Chicagos near Powers and Carefree (PM for directions). We can hang out there as long as we want and partake in their happy hour (5 to 7 pm) drink and appetizer specials. Then Jeremy has invited us to return to his place for a nice cozy Bar-B-Q and BYOB good time.

[Updated 8 Jan 08] I called Old Chicago as well as Hooters (another option) and they both don't have Happy Hour on Saturday. Old Chicago is Mon - Fri 4 - 7 pm and Hooters is Mon - Thur as some time in the early evening. I don't think that's a deal breaker, but just something to think about. I think we were just going to do drinks and appetizers anyway, so its not like the individual bills were going to be that large.

[Updated 16 Jan 08] We're switching this to Old Chicago at I-25 and Woodman (7115 Commerce Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919). We have a reservation for 20 people at 4:30 pm. We'll be seated in the upstairs area where they have a separate bar and two pool tables. If you're planning to come, please try to be there on time. 20 people was a huge request for seating at a high volume on a Saturday.

For the Aftermath at Jeremy's please bring one dish, some type of snack or appetizer would be fine, and/or some beer or something. Jeremy is providing some drinks and one or two dishes, but it won't be enough for everyone, so please chip in.

1. Jeremy and family (jersE46M3) + 2 + 2 +2 friends
2. Casey and barrio of fun luvin (PSwirley)
3. Michael and Maria (MrNvgtr)
4. David and Kristen (dswads34)
5. Justin and hoes (MrPresident)
6. Mike and wife (???)
7. Mark and wife (MARKSS)

Here's one of the upcoming events from the old thread so it doesn't get lost.

Pimps and hoes, just post here (in this thread) if you are attending so we can get an initial head count to start with. I'll update the list below as needed. On 19 January 2008, be prepared for the most amazing experience of your life. Details soon to follow.

[Updated 3 Jan 08] /// Jeremy and Casey's Bimbocious BMW Birthday Bonanza /// The tentative plan is to meet on Sat, Jan 19th at 5 pm at Old Chicagos near Powers and Carefree (PM for directions). We can hang out there as long as we want and partake in their happy hour (5 to 7 pm) drink and appetizer specials. Then Jeremy has invited us to return to his place for a nice cozy Bar-B-Q and BYOB good time.

[Updated 8 Jan 08] I called Old Chicago as well as Hooters (another option) and they both don't have Happy Hour on Saturday. Old Chicago is Mon - Fri 4 - 7 pm and Hooters is Mon - Thur as some time in the early evening. I don't think that's a deal breaker, but just something to think about. I think we were just going to do drinks and appetizers anyway, so its not like the individual bills were going to be that large.

1. Jeremy and family (jersE46M3)
2. Casey and barrio of fun luvin (PSwirley)
3. Michael and Maria (MrNvgtr)
4. David and Kristen (dswads34)
5. Taylor (TRR330xi)

I will be there for sure, and you can add at least 2 more. There will probably be another 8 on top of that. I know Justin said he will show up along with his woman and some "hoes." I think Mike also will be there possibly with his wife. And still there are few maybe's out there that I personally know of. So.....looks like there will be a good turn out so far.

It's a good ting that we still can post some where right now. Too bad Casey got his license suspended.....Anyone have any suggestions as to how we can get him out of jail? Let's save him from getting it from behind!!

I will be there for sure, and you can add at least 2 more. There will probably be another 8 on top of that. I know Justin said he will show up along with his woman and some "hoes." I think Mike also will be there possibly with his wife. And still there are few maybe's out there that I personally know of. So.....looks like there will be a good turn out so far. As far as the BBQ goes, I am not quite sure about doing that as it might be too cold to do it. If it isn't, opinions on what to cook? And if it is too cold, a plan "B" could be munchy type foods. I plan on having a few 12 packs of beer, something like Corona's, some sort of Domestic beer and Guinness (my personal favorite) and maybe a bottle or two for a couple of shots! If someone wants to volunteer to grab a German beer, that would be cool!

It's a good ting that we still can post some where right now. Too bad Casey got his license suspended.....Anyone have any suggestions as to how we can get him out of jail? Let's save him from getting it from behind!!

Dangit, sorry for the messed up post, I am really tired and can't seem to figure out what I did wrong!! Please read the above post, that is what is supposed to say....sorry again

I'll update the list a little later.

If anyone has an electric grill to let us borrow for the night, we could still grill in the kitchen or garage, maybe with the door a little open. I think if everyone contributed some good food and snacks, that would probably be good enough. Beer/liquor is a must though.

Good to see that we have a thread again. I think that we should bust out Casey if Kevlar doesn't reverse it. I mean seriously, it was just a cat...

A couple civics wanted to race today... I wonder if my exhaust sounds throatier under load too and people want to race me more, or if I'm just getting lucky since I swapped in the cams :dunno. Either way, I'm on winter tires, and that's a waste of gas :rolleyes

Justin and Jeremy - I'd like to do the cracked front airdam/spoiler fix soon. I'm thinking my garage might be the best for this one. We'll have one whole spot to work on yours and my 2002 in the other. I can't drive the 2002 on the roads, so that's another reason. Any good times for you guys? I'm off through Friday, but I'm betting you guys aren't. After that I start the 6 day (DD/SS/MM) rotation once more.

Anyone have a gas heater we can borrow? If not, I might splurge and get one finally.

So... the car is still running great everybody, thanks again for the help with it. It was a great learning experience. Now I just need the performance chip for it... Jeremy, yours is next :). Justin, did you have any luck with the engine flush? I'm putting in that Seafoam soon so I can clean out any gunk that got in there when the valve cover was off...

I can't wait to hear your engine David. My 2002 has an upgraded cam and it sounds awsome. I bet your sounds more like a race car now.

By the way, if anyone is interested, I posted my brand new Pyrotect helmet on ebay. I'm going to upgrade to something that fits my head a little better. For those with a slightly smaller head than me (Justin, Jeremy?) you might be interested, especially if you plan to start hitting the track on a regular basis in the future. It seemed to be slightly too snug compared to other mediums like Bell. Here's the auction link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMESEX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270202377628&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI or search for item # 270202377628 I'll try to take the ad down if you're interested and just sell it locally for what I bought it for, which was about $65 cheaper than anywhere else local or online.

I can't wait to hear your engine David. My 2002 has an upgraded cam and it sounds awsome. I bet your sounds more like a race car now.

By the way, if anyone is interested, I posted my brand new Pyrotect helmet on ebay. I'm going to upgrade to something that fits my head a little better. For those with a slightly smaller head than me (Justin, Jeremy?) you might be interested, especially if you plan to start hitting the track on a regular basis in the future. It seemed to be slightly too snug compared to other mediums like Bell. Here's the auction link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMESEX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270202377628&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=2518995&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2Fws%2F eBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26sspagename%3DSTRK%253AM ESEX%253AIT%26viewitem%3D%26item%3D270202377628%26 _trksid%3Dp3984.cSELL.m315.lVI) or search for item # 270202377628 I'll try to take the ad down if you're interested and just sell it locally for what I bought it for, which was about $65 cheaper than anywhere else local or online.

The engine itself doesn't sound a lot different, just the exhaust. It is a notable difference though, and I definitely didn't expect it. On the helmet, I wish I could pick it up since I plan to do get involved in auto-x and track events/schools this summer, but I don't have the scratch right now. Thanks for the offer though!

Justin and Jeremy - I'd like to do the cracked front airdam/spoiler fix soon. I'm thinking my garage might be the best for this one. We'll have one whole spot to work on yours and my 2002 in the other. I can't drive the 2002 on the roads, so that's another reason. Any good times for you guys? I'm off through Friday, but I'm betting you guys aren't. After that I start the 6 day (DD/SS/MM) rotation once more.

Anyone have a gas heater we can borrow? If not, I might splurge and get one finally.

Michael, sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. I have been pretty sick lately so I just really haven't been on the forums. Your right, I don't have Friday (today) off, let me know when the next time you can do this.

As far as the helmet goes, thanks for the offer, but I seriously don't think I will need it for too long as I just don't see myself staying in auto racing for very long.

David, I guess tomorrow you and Casey are doing some stuff to his car? Let me know when and all. Depending on how I feel when I get off of work today, I will clean up the garage. I've noticed it is tough to squeeze into my garage without running something over.

David, I guess tomorrow you and Casey are doing some stuff to his car? Let me know when and all. Depending on how I feel when I get off of work today, I will clean up the garage. I've noticed it is tough to squeeze into my garage without running something over.

Yea, nothing too involved, we're just installing some more cosmetic stuff that I know how to access. If you're cleaning up the garage today, let me know and I'll come help when I get out of work. Then I can take some pics of the cams, steal that video you took of the exhaust, and maybe flush/change the oil while I'm at it. All in all it shouldn't take an hour at most :D. Let me know if you're feeling up to it, I can always change the oil elsewhere if you're feeling under the weather still (as I still am).

Yea, nothing too involved, we're just installing some more cosmetic stuff that I know how to access. If you're cleaning up the garage today, let me know and I'll come help when I get out of work. Then I can take some pics of the cams, steal that video you took of the exhaust, and maybe flush/change the oil while I'm at it. All in all it shouldn't take an hour at most :D. Let me know if you're feeling up to it, I can always change the oil elsewhere if you're feeling under the weather still (as I still am).

You are more than welcome to come over if you have some thigs to do to your car still. As of right now, I don't know if I am up for much tonight as I feel like poop. Unless this stuff makes a 180, then I can help you out tonight. I think we have Justin to thank for getting sick!!

You are all welcome for getting sick. someone want to pm me the details of what the hell happened to casey? damn i didnt even realize the other forum was closed i thought everybody was quiet all of a sudden.

Casey was given 7 days vacation from this place by the admin. He should be back like next Mon or Tue.

anyone in colorado springs drive a dakar e36 m3. I think they live around N Powers and Dublin. Thats where I see it the most.

see me fly you from co springs? that person is actually an admin at my school (sand CReek)

yeah, i'm in the springs.. i think she lives in the same area I do.

SeeYouFly - I hope we get to meet you some time. We're always doing something with our cars and use it as an excuse for some beer drinking too. Keep an eye on this thread for all the happenings with this crew.

sounds good to me.. i'll definitely stay up to date with the thread.

OK all, I need your guys input as where to go for the "Happy Hour" this saturday. Otherwise I will have to pick a place and I don't think all of you want me to do that! :lol So, let's hear it!!

To all you springs guys - There's an SCCA autocross this weekend at World Arena. Sign up by Thursday - http://www.rmsolo.org/

No reason not to make it out. $30 for SCCA members, $45 for non-members - Free to spectate. I'll be there running. Come on out!

I may have to check that out, thanks for the heads up :thumbup:. My winter tires leave a lot to be desired though, and my summers are up in Aurora...

Aurora really isn't that far away...

I'm hearing excuses... I want results! :)

Also - If anybody makes it out, come find me and go for a ride. I'll have a spare helmet.

To all you springs guys - There's an SCCA autocross this weekend at World Arena. Sign up by Thursday - http://www.rmsolo.org/

No reason not to make it out. $30 for SCCA members, $45 for non-members - Free to spectate. I'll be there running. Come on out!

I might try to make it. I think my car is still within the "stock" (BS) classification. It definately beats going up to Denver for the RMCBMWCCA autocrosses. I think I get a membership discount for being military too.

Here's one of the upcoming events from the old thread so it doesn't get lost.

Pimps and hoes, just post here (in this thread) if you are attending so we can get an initial head count to start with. I'll update the list below as needed. On 19 January 2008, be prepared for the most amazing experience of your life. Details soon to follow.

[Updated 3 Jan 08] /// Jeremy and Casey's Bimbocious BMW Birthday Bonanza /// The tentative plan is to meet on Sat, Jan 19th at 5 pm at Old Chicagos near Powers and Carefree (PM for directions). We can hang out there as long as we want and partake in their happy hour (5 to 7 pm) drink and appetizer specials. Then Jeremy has invited us to return to his place for a nice cozy Bar-B-Q and BYOB good time.

[Updated 8 Jan 08] I called Old Chicago as well as Hooters (another option) and they both don't have Happy Hour on Saturday. Old Chicago is Mon - Fri 4 - 7 pm and Hooters is Mon - Thur as some time in the early evening. I don't think that's a deal breaker, but just something to think about. I think we were just going to do drinks and appetizers anyway, so its not like the individual bills were going to be that large.

1. Jeremy and family (jersE46M3) + 2 + 8
2. Casey and barrio of fun luvin (PSwirley)
3. Michael and Maria (MrNvgtr)
4. David and Kristen (dswads34)
5. Taylor (TRR330xi)
6. Justin and hoes (MrPresident)
7. Mike and wife (???)

The wife and I will try to make it. I get back from the field the day before and hopefully won't have to work the weekend. We just gotta find a baby sitter.

I might try to make it. I think my car is still within the "stock" (BS) classification. It definately beats going up to Denver for the RMCBMWCCA autocrosses. I think I get a membership discount for being military too.

Yeah, I believe it is $40 for Military Non-SCCA folks.

You should be fine with BS - Although there's plenty of us in M3's in STU, so it's a fun class to run in too, and the index isn't much different.

The only thing off the top of my head that would exclude you from BS are your wheels - They're 18" right? Have to run stock size, width & offset for stock class. Also, you can only run drop-in air filters for stock. Again, in winter series, nobody really cares... But - Running in STU is fun. :)

The wife and I will try to make it. I get back from the field the day before and hopefully won't have to work the weekend. We just gotta find a baby sitter.
Hey Mark, let me know if you and your wife can make it and I will give you details on what's going on and all. Good to see that you may be able to join us!

Ummmm, is it safe to post here. I am new to the forums and have been lurking for about the past week or so. I want to join your club is it too late.

Thanks

I am now living Martin Luther King's Dream, so I wanted to make sure I am on the right path of information for the upcoming weekend. I am going to be going to Jeremys at about 1 on Saturday so he and I can start drinking prior to going out to drink. Then we are going out to drink and then we are coming back to Jeremy's to drink. Then on Sunday, I saw that there is an AutoX event at World Arena and I think it would be great for us to show up in force in our BMW's to recruit/meet new people. I checked the registrations and it looked like there are a couple of people from the Springs with bimmers who we have never met. Plus we will look pretty pimp if we go and lock down some parking and hang out for a bit while we recover from Saturday.. I know a great authentic burrito place near the World Arena and we all know burritos clear up a hangover better than anything. So am I all caught up.


I ordered my CF dash trim today along with overhead trim and glove box trim as well as whatever else the vendor is sending me because I committed to an order of 2K today for some other accessories that are being ordered.

See me fly- You have to be at the B-day bash on Saturday and if you cant do that then at least meet up with us at the AutoX.

Holla at ya boy

ps swirley that sounds like a great idea.

Justin are you selling your bumper 200 cash ill take it as is.

I am now living Martin Luther King's Dream, so I wanted to make sure I am on the right path of information for the upcoming weekend. I am going to be going to Jeremys at about 1 on Saturday so he and I can start drinking prior to going out to drink. Then we are going out to drink and then we are coming back to Jeremy's to drink. Then on Sunday, I saw that there is an AutoX event at World Arena and I think it would be great for us to show up in force in our BMW's to recruit/meet new people. I checked the registrations and it looked like there are a couple of people from the Springs with bimmers who we have never met. Plus we will look pretty pimp if we go and lock down some parking and hang out for a bit while we recover from Saturday.. I know a great authentic burrito place near the World Arena and we all know burritos clear up a hangover better than anything. So am I all caught up.


I ordered my CF dash trim today along with overhead trim and glove box trim as well as whatever else the vendor is sending me because I committed to an order of 2K today for some other accessories that are being ordered.

See me fly- You have to be at the B-day bash on Saturday and if you cant do that then at least meet up with us at the AutoX.

Holla at ya boy

Who are you again?!?

I'll have to see if I can swing driving the auto-x... if not, I'm at least down to come by and maybe take a ride :buttrock

I might sign up and just cruise around the course real slow waving at everybody just so I can have a cool sig

Who are you again?!?

I'll have to see if I can swing driving the auto-x... if not, I'm at least down to come by and maybe take a ride :buttrock

Really, who the heck is Peeing swirley?!?!? :D Seriously, good to see you back Casey, ya troll.

I might be able to go to the auto-x. I will still have a friend down from Denver that day and I am betting on a hang over that day also. So, I might have to pass on this event, nothing like having the beer runs and no decent place to poop. :eyecrazy

I might not be able to make it down on the 19th, might have to work this weekend. Sorry guys. Drink one for me. Or 12.

Y'all better start showing up here in Denver for auto-x this spring!

Sorry, the spring and summer is reserved for car shows.

Auto-X is for people with fast cars so I dont belong there.


Mountains>Cones

Mountains>Cones

Fail

Whatever-I see STI's at auto-x and they're not that fast. :shifty

Fine. If you prefer the mountains then, put together another drive (not Bishop castle, old man crazy) and I will join.

Fail



Auto-X is for people with fast cars so I dont belong there.

Mountains>Cones

lol... The mountains are great, but a controlled environment gets a big plus in my book. Lets just mix the hills and sweeping turns and go to the track instead :buttrock

Fail

:shifty I am going to tell Kevlar if you call me a fail ever again. If you like driving fast around cones, save your 40 bucks and go speeding through road construction areas. That being said, I will be there on Sunday and may even drive around to have a few pics taken so people around here will start to say my car is fast.

Mountains>Cones>Old Man Bishop


I say the next mountain drive is our annual pilgrimage to Cripple Creek at the end of February.

[Edit] See post below

:happybday

We're switching this to Old Chicago at I-25 and Woodman (7115 Commerce Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919). We have a reservation for 20 people at 4:30 pm. We'll be seated in the upstairs area where they have a separate bar and two pool tables. If you're planning to come, please try to be there on time. 20 people was a huge request for seating at a high volume restaurant on a Saturday.

For the Aftermath at Jeremy's please bring one dish, some type of snack or appetizer would be fine, and/or some beer or something. Jeremy is providing some drinks and one or two dishes, but it won't be enough for everyone, so please chip in.

1. Jeremy and family (jersE46M3) + 2 + 2 +2 friends
2. Casey and barrio of fun luvin (PSwirley)
3. Michael and Maria (MrNvgtr)
4. David and Kristen (dswads34)
5. Justin and hoes (MrPresident)
6. Mike and wife (???)
7. Mark and wife (MARKSS)

:smash :guitarist :boobies :firedevil :rofl: :nutz: :drink3 :fart2 :moon :drink1 :pimpflash :beer :smiliecap

:happybday

We're switching this to Old Chicago at I-25 and Woodman (7115 Commerce Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919). We have a reservation for 20 people at 4:30 pm. We'll be seated in the upstairs area where they have a separate bar and two pool tables. If you're planning to come, please try to be there on time. 20 people was a huge request for seating at a high volume restaurant on a Saturday.

For the Aftermath at Jeremy's please bring one dish, some type of snack or appetizer would be fine, and/or some beer or something. Jeremy is providing some drinks and one or two dishes, but it won't be enough for everyone, so please chip in.

1. Jeremy and family (jersE46M3) + 2 + 2 +2 friends
2. Casey and barrio of fun luvin (PSwirley)
3. Michael and Maria (MrNvgtr)
4. David and Kristen (dswads34)
5. Justin and hoes (MrPresident)
6. Mike and wife --confirmed -- they are coming
7. Mark and wife (MARKSS)

:smash :guitarist :boobies :firedevil :rofl: :nutz: :drink3 :fart2 :moon :drink1 :pimpflash :beer :smiliecap

That's 20 right there. Might need more seats? Justin and hoes will be there around 5-6ish.

I'll try calling them tomorrow afternoon to see if they have any more room available. I'll update everyone if we get any more seats.

Yeah, I believe it is $40 for Military Non-SCCA folks.

You should be fine with BS - Although there's plenty of us in M3's in STU, so it's a fun class to run in too, and the index isn't much different.

The only thing off the top of my head that would exclude you from BS are your wheels - They're 18" right? Have to run stock size, width & offset for stock class. Also, you can only run drop-in air filters for stock. Again, in winter series, nobody really cares... But - Running in STU is fun. :)

Changed my registration to STU :evil2

Do they have a slow/retard class that I could run in.

Okay, as the interior is nearing completion on my car and its time to start kicking it up a notch. I am buying Justins cracked bumper and getting it fixed. I just put a down payment on M3 Twisty sideskirts so a private seller would hold them until Feb 1 when I can pay them off. I am also negotiating a deal on a Rieger Bumper for mid Feb. So I will have the body kit portion done for around 600 dollars. I still have quite a few little details that need to be implemented before the show season, but things are coming along nicely. I may be getting some small classy decals for all of our rear quarter windows too. custombmw.net style. I hope that many if not all of you would be kind enough to rock one. It will be about the size of the industrial decal on my windows now. Appreciate any help and Justin good looking out on that bumper, I will make sure I let James know that you hooked it up and he needs to return the favor, even if it means I work at his shop a few days for free to compensate for any loss of profit.

i made a video of my car that somewhat includes alot of your cars so check it out http://youtube.com/watch?v=dT_aRPOojME

You're welcome for a great year. It was neat watching the transformation of your car.

I think that the video was good. I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats.

Very funny. I liked the Barbie Girl video too.

Big Young Bewbies FTW.

If you decide to sell it, let me strip that bitch.. The car not the girl in the Barbie video.

Big Young Bewbies FTW.

I know, but I felt kind of wrong for thinking that too. :devillook

hahahahaha ya about that girl...lol

Auto-X is cancelled due to typical shitty colorado winter weather.

I want a 2nd home.

Yo Casey - Once you get the sticker design figured out, send one my way. I have no problem rocking it.

Cant wait to here something official for this weekend cause I DONT KNOW ANYONE HERE :(

Who's down for a meet at my wash in Lakewood when you guys are ready to wash em' after this crappy Colorado weather and sand!??

wash what do you mean wash>??? as in heated automatic car wash that has clearance for low cars. if so im down.. welcome chitown!

Yo Casey - Once you get the sticker design figured out, send one my way. I have no problem rocking it.


Thanks Taylor, I will make sure it comes up to you at no charge of course.

Cant wait to here something official for this weekend cause I DONT KNOW ANYONE HERE :(

Who's down for a meet at my wash in Lakewood when you guys are ready to wash em' after this crappy Colorado weather and sand!??

This saturday you should come to the springs for the crazy ass birthday party we are having. You can crash at my place if you get drunk. I already have the taxi reserved.
I posted in teh other thread already, we definitely want to meet up with you but probably on the weekend of the 26th since a few of us are going to be heading up for the euro meet that day anyhow. I look forward to meeting you and getting my car washed so I can drive home and have it dirty again, but at least I will be ballin while in Denver.

wash what do you mean wash>??? as in heated automatic car wash that has clearance for low cars. if so im down.. welcome chitown!

Lol, wellllll.... SLAMMED cars to the ground are more then welcome, its a self-wash, waters heated and so is the ground :) HOOOKEDDD UPPP :redspot

http://i16.tinypic.com/6nvw755.jpg

I'll try calling them tomorrow afternoon to see if they have any more room available. I'll update everyone if we get any more seats.

Survey says..?

I could be there, +1 friend. If there's room.

Survey says..?

I could be there, +1 friend. If there's room.

Just come, even if the seats aren't saved they won't all be reserved and you can still join the group :buttrock

old chicago is gonna be overwhelmed with a whole bunch of bimmers in front of it

Old Chicago is gonna be overwhelmed when a bunch of younger guys get out of all of those BMW's parked in front of it.

Lol, wellllll.... SLAMMED cars to the ground are more then welcome, its a self-wash, waters heated and so is the ground :) HOOOKEDDD UPPP :redspot

Slammed is more than welcome, can everyone else come up too, or just mrnvgtr and myself.:shifty:devillook;)

Slammed is more than welcome, can everyone else come up too, or just mrnvgtr and myself.:shifty:devillook;)

Pfft, your car is hardly slammed.

I like to wash my car by hand... :shifty

ya i do to except when its 2 degrees out

Everyone is welcome!

Whats everyone doing today/tonight?

Slammed is more than welcome, can everyone else come up too, or just mrnvgtr and myself.:shifty:devillook;)
I think I will have to pass. I don't really want to drive up to Denver to just wash my car at a spray off place and then to have it dirty again from driving it home. I prefer to do it by hand or take the M to a place where I pay for someone else to do it. Besides, this next time I wash it, I need to take the wheels off so I can wash the inside of the wheels and clean them they way I like them to be. And I need to clean the wheel wells and all that stuff, don't think I want to do that at a public place. But, when it gets warm again...I would go up to Denver just for the drive or something. Thanks for the invite though!!

Justin, cool video! Just needs more hoes in the video like half naked sprawled all over my car and stuff....18+ only though please!

ONE RULE FOR THE PARTY TOMORROW.......We all do one shot at least. See everyone tomorrow night and be sure to be ready for some drinking.

Pfft, your car is hardly slammed.


You tell me how I can possibly get it any lower without airbags and still have it ride more comfortably than it came off of the assembly line and it will be done.

1.7" of ground clearance from the center middle of a non M bumper and 1.3" from the low point of the rocker panel is hardly slammed said the guy who has never seen my car dropped in person.:rolleyes

I think I will have to pass. I don't really want to drive up to Denver to just wash my car at a spray off place and then to have it dirty again from driving it home. I prefer to do it by hand or take the M to a place where I pay for someone else to do it. Besides, this next time I wash it, I need to take the wheels off so I can wash the inside of the wheels and clean them they way I like them to be. And I need to clean the wheel wells and all that stuff, don't think I want to do that at a public place. But, when it gets warm again...I would go up to Denver just for the drive or something. Thanks for the invite though!!

Justin, cool video! Just needs more hoes in the video like half naked sprawled all over my car and stuff....18+ only though please!

ONE RULE FOR THE PARTY TOMORROW.......We all do one shot at least. See everyone tomorrow night and be sure to be ready for some drinking.


Jeremy, the all Euro meet is on Saturday the 26th in Denver, we could get a free car wash before the meet at least. Mark and I are going up already and as always the rest of you are welcome to go and the more the merrier.

Jeremy, the all Euro meet is on Saturday the 26th in Denver, we could get a free car wash before the meet at least. Mark and I are going up already and as always the rest of you are welcome to go and the more the merrier.
Oh gotcha. I have to study...I take my MCAT April 5th and I can't screw this one off. Hope you all have a great time though and take pictures, lots of them and post 'em.

Whats everyone doing today/tonight?


Hanging out in the Springs, maybe drive around a bit and see whats going on in town. More than likely beer will be consumed.

Whats everyone doing today/tonight?
Beer will be consumed.....:redspot

You tell me how I can possibly get it any lower without airbags and still have it ride more comfortably than it came off of the assembly line and it will be done.

1.7" of ground clearance from the center middle of a non M bumper and 1.3" from the low point of the rocker panel is hardly slammed said the guy who has never seen my car dropped in person.:rolleyes

Damn, that is lower than I thought. With all due respect, he must have been looking at your sig where your car appears to be only slightly lowered. In the context of his post, I don't think he meant that to be really insulting.

Anyway, Once I get out of some chores I will call Old Chicago to see how many extra seats I can reserve above the 20 we already have. I'm not expecting too many more. I'll update you all later.

Beer will be consumed.....:redspot

Beer? What is beer? I heard it will be consumed tomorrow. I will have to rediscover this beer thing.

By the way, if you aren't driving, you will be required by the grand master Jeremy to have a shot of his potent Philo-liquor.

maybe this gives a better reference

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Picture375.jpg

You tell me how I can possibly get it any lower without airbags and still have it ride more comfortably than it came off of the assembly line and it will be done.

1.7" of ground clearance from the center middle of a non M bumper and 1.3" from the low point of the rocker panel is hardly slammed said the guy who has never seen my car dropped in person.:rolleyes

Cutteth the springseth like Russell hath :stickoutt

Cutteth the springseth like Russell hath :stickoutt

Different weights my friend, different weights. 325>318 or p chop like most of the clowns on here.

Cutteth the springseth like Russell hath :stickoutt

Did you really say that he cut the springs?!?!? :eek: I will have you know sir, he replaced all the suspension stuff....and that really sucked pretty bad. Came out nice I think.

No Jeremy, he was saying that Russell cut his springs and I could get mine lower by doing the same but I have already diffused that myth in above posts. Plus, I kind of like the rake, and that would be pretty hard to get a good cut on springs.

No Jeremy, he was saying that Russell cut his springs and I could get mine lower by doing the same but I have already diffused that myth in above posts. Plus, I kind of like the rake, and that would be pretty hard to get a good cut on springs.
Oh...oops.....I see, man all that eth crapeth haseth goteth toeth goeth....damn people talk like normal educated human beings! That or I am just getting old......:lol

Come on Pswirley, your putting words in my mouth, i'm running a business here, how would i make a living if i gave everyone a free car wash, If you guys each wanna donate couple dollars to your wash i'll put in rest you guys need, but you would all definently be getting and saving out of it :)

I LOVE BEER ;) I hear that you guys prefer Coors in this side of the nation? Where im from its MGD's, I would come but i am not LEGALLY able to drink :/

For us that would be like a 60 dollar car wash in gas money alone. Kind of like me offering you a discount on the Wendys dollar menu in South Colorado Springs,

It was an idea for a meet :(... $60 is a little overboard... It cost me 150 to drive here from Chicago an thats 1000 miles..

Ok, 4 extra seats were added to the original reservation for 20 at Old Chicago (Woodman and I-25) and the manager seemed to think we'd have no problem at that time of day (4:30 pm reservation) if we needed to add more at the last minute.

I LOVE BEER ;) I hear that you guys prefer Coors in this side of the nation? Where im from its MGD's, I would come but i am not LEGALLY able to drink :/


pshh whats legality have to do with anything.. dont drive lol

Coke is it.

It was an idea for a meet :(... $60 is a little overboard... It cost me 150 to drive here from Chicago an thats 1000 miles..


I think its a great idea dont get me wrong, now in the matters of gas and its prices. I am modded and require 91 octane at 301 per gallon. I get 17 mpg on average and live in South Colorado Springs which is approximately 85-90 miles from Lakewood. So 90miles/17mpg= 5.3 gallons. 5.3 gallons x 3 dollars per gallon. This would be approximately 16 dollars. So now knowing that is would cost me 16 dollars to go one way, we can assume it would cost me 32 dollars to go round trip. However after using 10.6 approximate gallons of gas in total. On my return home I would need to put gas in my car to the tune of an additional 32 dollars to refill what I just spent washing my car. Thus making my cost in gas alone over 60 dollars.
;)
I think meets are great and I make it to the ones that I can, and if you recall it was my suggestion that we meet up at your wash before going to the Euro meet in the holiday party thread. I didnt anticipate a free car wash, sir, I was trying to give our local bimmer scene one more excuse to go waste some gas money.

Holy crap! You're really good at math Casey. You got it going on in the car department as well as the smarts department.

134 GT in the ASVAB, 1350 old scale SAT's, BS in Business. I'm not a retard, I just play one in real life.<----- New quote of the month.

lol, done

maybe this gives a better reference

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Picture375.jpg

Like I said... I'd hardly call your car slammed.

I'll post a picture sometime soon to back that up. :)

Just found out that the Auto-X on Sunday has been cancelled....:(

I was looking forward to going fast..... I JUST WANNA GO FAST!!!!

Holy crap! You're really good at math Casey. You got it going on in the car department as well as the smarts department.

He's got it going in the looks department too. :shifty

J/K. Couldn't help it.

Like I said... I'd hardly call your car slammed.

I'll post a picture sometime soon to back that up. :)


Just post it up in the Fort Collins Roll Call and I will go check it out when I get around to it. My car is raked intentionally and does not have ground lowering effects. In this thread we have a certain sense of humor and appreciation for each others cars and efforts. I am sorry you missed the joke and unfortunately Kevlar says we only get 500 posts per thread so I will not be wasting any more of our alloted 500 to answer to your questioning and claims of unvalidated greatness. My car is plenty low and is lowered tastefully, comfortably, and properly. Thats good enough for me. Maybe this is a little better for you.

Michael, I am positive that 20 seats will be plenty

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Picture209.jpg

Just post it up in the Fort Collins Roll Call and I will go check it out when I get around to it. My car is raked intentionally and does not have ground lowering effects. In this thread we have a certain sense of humor and appreciation for each others cars and efforts. I am sorry you missed the joke and unfortunately Kevlar says we only get 500 posts per thread so I will not be wasting any more of our alloted 500 to answer to your questioning and claims of unvalidated greatness. My car is plenty low and is lowered tastefully, comfortably, and properly. Thats good enough for me. Maybe this is a little better for you.

Michael, I am positive that 20 seats will be plenty

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Picture209.jpg

I wouldn't worry about him Casey. I don't know what the deal is with him but great way to start out on Colorado Springs roll call.

He's got it going in the looks department too. :shifty

J/K. Couldn't help it.


:lol

Dude... BOTH of my posts were sarcasm. Apparently you missed it. Sorry I hurt your precious feelings.

Here, maybe this will help:

http://smehurko.com/catalog/images/BAby%20shampoo-jult.jpg

Last edit: Where the hell did I claim to be great?

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Picture162.jpg

Happy Times.

Lol, you guys are cracking me up! I'm excited to see everybody tomorrow, I hope the Denver and other new guys can show up that mentioned it here in the thread :alright

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/00BW57-22378584.gif

I know it's a little late and kind of a long shot, but maybe Old Chicago can block off a section of parking spaces for us ( I've seen it done before ). just a thought....:cool

Lol, you guys are cracking me up! I'm excited to see everybody tomorrow, I hope the Denver and other new guys can show up that mentioned it here in the thread :alright

Can somebody get me an exact address of the place and what time. I think I might come down :alright

[quote=mrnvgtr;11723395]
[Updated 16 Jan 08] We're switching this to Old Chicago at I-25 and Woodman (7115 Commerce Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80919). We have a reservation for 20 people at 4:30 pm. We'll be seated in the upstairs area where they have a separate bar and two pool tables. If you're planning to come, please try to be there on time. 20 people was a huge request for seating at a high volume on a Saturday.

For the Aftermath at Jeremy's please bring one dish, some type of snack or appetizer would be fine, and/or some beer or something. Jeremy is providing some drinks and one or two dishes, but it won't be enough for everyone, so please chip in.
/quote]


There you go

hahahahahaha

Reading Comprehension > Critter

Reading Comprehension > Critter

Huh, I didn't wanna look back through the pages of this thread. I know it grows like atleast 8 pages a day so I decided it would be easier to just ask. Damn, I can't afford 160 miles and some food.

Huh, I didn't wanna look back through the pages of this thread. I know it grows like atleast 8 pages a day so I decided it would be easier to just ask. Damn, I can't afford 160 miles and some food.
We are not eating dinner at Old C's. And at my place we are just drinking and eating some finger foods. Bring a 6 pack if you want. Or if you don't drink, a 6-pack of soda:buttrock

Is everyone driving their bimmers? Since I will be drinking I am kind of thinking of not driving my car, no need for DUI's or wrecking. BUT, we will bring the Celica as my 1995 BMW 318i will be on display in my garage for everyone to see!!!

Is everyone driving their bimmers? Since I will be drinking I am kind of thinking of not driving my car, no need for DUI's or wrecking. BUT, we will bring the Celica as my 1995 BMW 318i will be on display in my garage for everyone to see!!!

I love driving my car, but like last time, unfortunately its the Silverado and wife as the DD. Actually no, Josie will have a sitter, so I think we'll be in the Coupe. Better get a car wash today at the Ninjas Doing Summersults Car Wash on S. Academy.

OMG!!! e36 318i :jump

:needpics

A 318i, I read in Kill Stories that those are wayyyyy faster than an E46 M3, who the hell do E46 guys think they are anyways. Nice upgrade..



Michael-Better get a car wash today at the Ninjas Doing Summersults Car Wash on S. Academy.

What time are you going and I will mee you up there.

Michael-Better get a car wash today at the Ninjas Doing Summersults Car Wash on S. Academy.

What time are you going and I will mee you up there.

I wanted to be at OC at 4 pm, so I'll be at the Ninjas doing Summersults While Pissing On Your Car Car Wash at 3:30 pm.

I love driving my car, but like last time, unfortunately its the Silverado and wife as the DD. Actually no, Josie will have a sitter, so I think we'll be in the Coupe. Better get a car wash today at the Ninjas Doing Summersults Car Wash on S. Academy.

OMG!!! e36 318i :jump

:needpics

Take a look at the link, hence the E36 318i thing....HAHAHA

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=914125

And look at my sig and all, there is pics......:devillook

Ah man. I thought you were serious. E30 + E36 318i = E46 M3.

jeremy dont worry ill be there to pick up your 318 tonight to take to dinner.

Pswirley owned me :( Sorry guess i misunderstood, didnt know you could own me like such a n00b I'm down for whatever only thing is i dont have a DD i dont know anyone here, i'll put in some cash for whoever brings brews and i'll have a couple... I definetly dont need a DUI :)

Casey - here's my revised plan if you still want to meet me. Its so nice out that I'm just going to go to my closest wash place (Tutt and Constitution) and hand wash my car. I don't feel like getting dried ninja piss on my car and still have dirty wheels to show for it. I'm going to be there at about 2:45 I doubt you'll be able to make it over there, but that's where I'll be.

Jeremy - Maria is going to drop off some stuff at your place at about 3:30. Then I'm going to pick her up to go with me and she'll leave her truck there. That way I still have my DD, my M Coupe, and she can go home early because we don't want to leave Josie with the neighbor too late. I'm there with you guys until then end though, and I'll get to wake up and drive my M Coupe home. Sounds like a good plan for me.

So this is all happening tonight?

Casey - here's my revised plan if you still want to meet me. Its so nice out that I'm just going to go to my closest wash place (Tutt and Constitution) and hand wash my car. I don't feel like getting dried ninja piss on my car and still have dirty wheels to show for it. I'm going to be there at about 2:45 I doubt you'll be able to make it over there, but that's where I'll be.

Jeremy - Maria is going to drop off some stuff at your place at about 3:30. Then I'm going to pick her up to go with me and she'll leave her truck there. That way I still have my DD, my M Coupe, and she can go home early because we don't want to leave Josie with the neighbor too late. I'm there with you guys until then end though, and I'll get to wake up and drive my M Coupe home. Sounds like a good plan for me.

Ok, sounds good to me. I will be either in the garage having a beer or getting ready for the night. Knowing my luck, Trena will have crap for me to do, like making food or something like that.

So this is all happening tonight?


Yes it is happening tonight, review this thread for details. Sorry for being snippy yesterday. I hadnt been taking the prozac but I am good now.


Hope to get to meet you there if you are able to make it. Good news for you is its going down on the North end of town so not as far to drive.


Michael, I will see you at the OC.

Jeremy, I will be leaving here in about 10 minutes.

Alright, hope to see everyone tonight! I'm out, I am ready for a beer and all. Casey, it's 3pm, I thought we were starting early?!?!? What are you doing online!? Squid, can't handle all the alcohol that will be consumed?!?!? HAHA See you in a bit.....

Waiting on teh focking babyhitter already.

Sorry I didn't make it down - Trust me, I'd rather have been there than at work for 10 hours on a Saturday.

For the guys that I was talking to at Jeremy's B-day party (Pswirley & ChitownzVIP).... here is a link to the forum I was telling you about with the custom exhaust.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=915364

I had a good time yesterday, I'm glad so many were able to make it out. It was good to meet you, Ben. Hopefully we didn't scare you off, we're a pretty shy group :)

I had a good time too being back-up MC for Casey. But OMG was a messed up this morning up 'til about now. :cool

Thanks everyone for coming out. Great to see everyone and good to meet you Ben. Like David said, hopefully we didn't scare you away from wanting to hang out or going for a drive. Michael, heard you leave this morning, hopefully you aren't too hung over. I think we all got to see you in rare form. I never knew you were a dancer/air humper. I was still trashed this morning and tossed my cookies...haha.

Checking in from the aftermath, I did not toss my cookies and have a moderate hangover. Ben, it was great to meet you and the car looks really nice except for the whole BBS thing but thats not your fault. Whoever put a microphone in my hand is a damn fool, but Michael thanks for helping me out with your fine dancing and back up mc ing. Tracy had fun too.

Oh yeah and tell Eddie thanks, my wife sang the Karate Kid theme song all the way home last night.

Thanks for having me guys, its was a great time and good meeting you guys.... I MADE IT HOME ALIVE!! :) Horrible drive but ehh worth it to meet some awesome people!! Hopefully next time it will be a little closer like you guys said!

For the guys that I was talking to at Jeremy's B-day party (Pswirley & ChitownzVIP).... here is a link to the forum I was telling you about with the custom exhaust.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=915364

Thats kinda cool i guess, only problem with that is looks like you would HAVE to get the aftermarket lower dropped rear bumper which im not to fond of :/ To each his own i suppose...

Thats kinda cool i guess, only problem with that is looks like you would HAVE to get the aftermarket lower dropped rear bumper which im not to fond of :/ To each his own i suppose...

Yeah, nothing I would ever consider doing. I just thought it was cool that someone did it. There is actually another link within that thread where a guy kept the stock diffuser, but didn't use mufflers, just straight pipes to the tips.

WOOHOO!!!

Go Giants..... don't get me wrong, I'm still a Hard Core Colts fan, but if my boy Peyton couldn't make it then Eli is the next best thing (I guess). Hopefully this will be the year of the UNDERDOG:buttrock

The fact the Giants won tonight angers me even further that the Seahawks lost last week.

Hey all, it was good seeing you over the last month. I'm about to head back up to Aurora, but I'll be back down intermittently for some wrenching and for Jeremy's camshaft installation :). I'll keep up on here though to watch all the craziness unfold with Justin and Casey's cars, hopefully a couple others too :devillook. On a separate note...















I'm ordering my custom software within the next week :redspot

Good to see you David and glad that we got to hang out a bit over the last month. Be safe going back and stay on top your homework. I will make sure I keep you updated as things get added to and taken away from the car. I may not be able to post any pics in the open forum because show season is only 2 and half months away. I want to surprise a few people. Be safe and see you in the spring.

How in the hell did our wives let this shit happen.

Looked like a great time.
Wow its been a while.
I made some of the videos that i had from the nov 3rd drive in to a short movie.

FIXED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvM0h3QftuY

The link musicman sent didnt work so click the highlighted youtube link and see a pretty cool video. Musicman glad you made it out of prison okay. JK Where the fuck have you been though.

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Hey, random question, but do any of you guys have a line on a k&n or amsoil cone filter, maybe some aluminum sheet metal? Casey, maybe your shop owner friend has some since he does all the custom work? No rush, but I'll pay whoever back if they have a deal... that'll save me from buying online or having to call all over the place to find what I need :rolleyes. If you think you can do it jet me a pm or call and I'll get you the specifics. Thanks fellas, hope all is well in the Springs :)

Looked like a great time.
Wow its been a while.
I made some of the videos that i had from the nov 3rd drive in to a short movie.

FIXED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvM0h3QftuY

Pretty cool Musicman! I like it. Hope to see more video's up soon. BTW, where have you been?

Casey, terrible photo you put up. Wanna take it down by any chance?

casey great photo you put up wanna leave it by every chance?

Pretty cool Musicman! I like it. Hope to see more video's up soon. BTW, where have you been?

Casey, terrible photo you put up. Wanna take it down by any chance?


Done, but I do love that picture.

Done, but I do love that picture.
Whew! Everytime I saw that picture, I got scared, hahaha. You can leave the picture of you and Michael singing/dancing! I will have to look and see what picture I got that night and put a few up. :D

See y'all soon...got to go study some more....:(

Pres, let me know if you want some ideas/help with fixing up your car. Since you seem to have chosen to keep it, I'll put in the effort to make sure it gets there :buttrock.

I think I found a place that sells aFe filters for a really good price, I'll let you know how it pans out.

edit: do you guys know of anywhere in the Springs/Denver that sells 93 octane?

91=93 at altitude. I have been wanting to run some in my car too though just as a treat for the car. I have yet to find it.

Saw SeeMeFly today on Academy and Airport at approximately 230. I jerked my head so hard I nearly crashed. Very nice looking ride. If I wasnt going the opposite direction I would have chased and flagged down.

If it wasnt him, I am at a loss. But I am pretty sure it was him.


On a side note, its been over 3 months since I have seen the Laguna Seca Blue M318

On a side note, its been over 3 months since I have seen the Laguna Seca Blue M318

That was Jeremy's ride before he converted it to the e46 m3 style.

Justin, let me know if you want a ultrasuede e-brake boot to start the transformation, I'll get it done for a lot less than they charge online ;) (that goes for everybody, FWIW)

I also found some decent deals on aFe filters. Let me know if anybody needs one.

Side note: anybody know where I can find pipe connectors/sleeves that fit over the ends of pipes to be clamped? I'm searching online at Lowe's and Home Depot but can't find any, and things aren't nearly as close to drive to in Aurora as they are in the Springs :(

I am going to be doing some work on my car this weekend. Probably Friday night or Saturday. I have to do brakes, I squeak/grinding noise going around turns (only to the left) and sometimes going in a straight line. But it pretty much stops when I press on the brakes. Anyone want to hang out/help? This is really annoying.

Michael, if you are free, I could probably get some anti-freeze and we can get those belt done. Then take the M over to Justin so we can do a proper flush and all. Or I can take it the next day or something like that. Let me know if you have to work or not.

jeremy as always im down . i have to do my thermostat this weekend also..
casey i found a complete 5 speed swap for 300 not including master clutch cylinder
and clutch kit pending if you want to replace it.

jeremy as always im down . i have to do my thermostat this weekend also..
casey i found a complete 5 speed swap for 300 not including master clutch cylinder
and clutch kit pending if you want to replace it.
Friday night? Looks like I have plans Saturday night, Trena made them without me knowing about it. Gotta love how woman does that :help

I cant do Friday until after my family dinner night is over. But I may be able to swing by and take a look at the magnificent progres. Justin thats a good deal, I am just not sure that I am ready to do that yet, if at all. I am old and as you progress in age, automatic becomes one of the comfort features that I have a tough time relinquishing.\\Good looking out though.

Jeremy, do you brakes pulse when you're stopping? If not, I really doubt that the issue is your brakes...

Jeremy, do you brakes pulse when you're stopping? If not, I really doubt that the issue is your brakes...

I looked at the pads and they are down quite a ways. But you could beright. Any ideas? Symptoms, left turn, grinding/squeaking noise, step on brake while doing this, noise pretty much goes away. Sometimes in straight line, same noise until brakes are applied.

I can't think of any other explaination.....

Jeremy - I'm working a Swing shift (3 pm - 11 pm) Friday. Saturday I could do it in the morning some time and then let you go once you can drive the car to get the coolant flushed because I have a Mid shift (11 pm - 7 am) that night. If that time doesn't work for you, just looking ahead, I'm off Monday afternoon through Thursday night available for now if you want to just set a day/time for then. Just let me know.

Looks like I have to figure out what is going on tonight or notdrive my car. Which I have to get to work tomorrow, so I have no real choice other then tonight. Any idea's other then the brake would be appreciated.....

Looks like I have to figure out what is going on tonight or notdrive my car. Which I have to get to work tomorrow, so I have no real choice other then tonight. Any idea's other then the brake would be appreciated.....

OK, I'd start with spraying them off really well when they are cool, so wait after you drive for a bit to do it (to avoid potential warping). Then, when you do start to drive, find a nice open stretch that doesn't get much traffic so you can get on the brakes real good to "clean" them off with the pads. If they're still making noise after that, I doubt it's the brakes. It just throws me off that it's just the one side that's making noise... I'll just bet on them being dirty with dust, road grime, and salt until I hear from you otherwise. I hope that helps, sorry I took so long to get back to you! Let me know if cleaning them works for you, I find that mine make more noise in winter b/c of a lessened ability to stop relatively quickly :help

I think its grime on rotors or pads. I think thats what David was saying but my brakes make a lot of noise in the winter also.

I think its grime on rotors or pads. I think thats what David was saying but my brakes make a lot of noise in the winter also.

Exactly. And other than spraying them off, stressing them by braking hard/fast cleans them off too ;)

Exactly. And other than spraying them off, stressing them by braking hard/fast cleans them off too ;)
Well, I think I found what's wrong. I got the passenger side brakes replace with no problems. The left side I still don't have off, I have been working at it for about 45 mins.. Looks like the inside pad it broke. The caliper will only move so far before it hangs up on the inside pad. The other side, the inner pad came off with the caliper. The driver side is hanging up on it and the clips that hold it in the caliper, they may have broke also. But, once I get it off for sure, I will let you all know if my preductions are right from what I see at this moment. :mad

Dang, that sucks Jeremy. Good luck brotha, Do you need any help???? Tried calling but no answer, let me know.

Damn man, I hope your eyes are playing tricks on you... I've heard of pads doing some weird stuff, but never breaking :eek:.

Damn man, I hope your eyes are playing tricks on you... I've heard of pads doing some weird stuff, but never breaking :eek:.

Haha yeah... Once a pebble got stuck in between my mom's pad and rotor some way nobody will ever know and it cut a circle 1.5" from the outside of the rotor, cutting the rotor almost all the way through... Some crazy stuff can happen w/ brakes

just got back from jeremys and re cleaned the new brakes and rotors. put brake lube went for a test drive no squeaks !

Thanks Justin for helping out. After I installed the new set of pads and thought I cleaned them well, they made some really awful and embarrassing noise. That was certainly due to the brakes being dirty.

As far as the old brakes go, the left side, inside pad had a crack in it. I think that was my problem. I have no clue as to how that happened other then when I drove over a piece of tire and it hit a lot of stuff under the car. It even dented my side fairing after it bounced off the drivers side wheel. But, that is just speculation.

Either way, problem fixed!! And again, thanks to Justin!

Pics tomorrow. Hope they dont rub. Enough said.

Saw SeeMeFly today on Academy and Airport at approximately 230. I jerked my head so hard I nearly crashed. Very nice looking ride. If I wasnt going the opposite direction I would have chased and flagged down.

If it wasnt him, I am at a loss. But I am pretty sure it was him.


On a side note, its been over 3 months since I have seen the Laguna Seca Blue M318

haha yeah that was me.. i'm at the airport all the time. i'm sorry i missed your ride.. my head was in the clouds, but i hope to meet up with you all soon. feel free to chase me down anytime haha

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They do rub in the right rear, everywhere else they are good. I took out the sub box and amp and it still rubs so I guess I am rolling fenders on Monday.

Looks good Casey! I just saw I missed your call... I'll hit you back in a few.

Gosh, it keeps getting better and better. I keep thinking its done getting better and you just keep going. Good job.

I feel good. I just did my semi-annual oil change (Redline 5w30), placed a new air filter, reset my Service/Oil indicator lights with a wire (haha), and topped off the power steering fluid (Redline ATF). The power steering fluid was super low. That is one of my areas of ignorance with my car. I never touched it before and when I opened up the cap today I realized that the resevoir bottle was pretty much dry. The only indicator that led me to do this typically routine item was that my steering seemed a little "strained" which is hard to explain in words. I feel much better that I did that now.

Next is a brake fluid drain in the next few days. I just need someone like my wife or one of you guys to help with pressing the brake pedal down. Yeah I still do it the old way - the only way I know. Also I'm going to throw in some BMW injector cleaner in the tank once I get down to a low tank. I've been getting about 20 less miles on my gas tank lately, so I'm hoping the new air filter and cleaning the injectors will do it. If that's not it, then I need to probably think about replacing other components systematically, like the MAF sensor, injectors, or anything else related.

I need to be sleeping now because I have a mid tonight.

Michael, remember a few months back when I said I had a mod list that about a page and a half long. Its down to about a page now. More upgrades to come. More money to go. I wish snow and rocks were our National Currency, so I could get more of this stuff done a little quicker. I have the rubbing issue temporarily fixed.

After I move (hopefully to FL) this summer, I'm going to start my list of fixes/upgrades a page long. While living here, I've really had to focus on just maintenance stuff because anything else like cosmetics would just be a waste of time on my daily driver. I'm looking forward to making some nice improvements in performance, handling, and looks. Just a few that I can think of right off the bat are: ACS splitters (front), ACS replica wing (rear), bumper repaint, minor other touch-ups, interior creak dampening, M50 manifold, cams, CAI (basically most things short of FI), control arms, more bushings, clutch, shift pins, guibo...

I don't want to go too overboard because my really long term goal is to rebuild the car and make it the way I would have from the factory. Basically, remove all the watered down ///M shit. There are many things about the Z3 Coupe that look so much better than the M Coupe. It'll look like a super-cool Z3 Coupe on steroids.

I know its a waste with the cosmetics but I am pretty much a transplanted native so I may as well try.

I know its a waste with the cosmetics but I am pretty much a transplanted native so I may as well try.

Not a waste, just difficult to maintain! I'm slacking on the cosmetics in favor of performance at the moment... I might respray the car this summer though :devillook. I did order my custom software from AA today though :redspot

Jeremy, thanks for the use of the jack and stands this weekend. It was critical in getting this wheel swap done efficiently. Even though the process of lifting the rear of the car to not rub was not efficient, it made a huge difference.

Update your sig, Casey :stickoutt.

So I just pulled the DME, it gets shipped out tomorrow to Miami. I'll be bench racing until Thursday or Friday now :(. On a lighter note, I might be able to keep up with Casey now. Did those gauges clean up I hope? I'd feel really bad if they didn't look right after all that effort, and your money, went in to it.

Jeremy, let me know when you're shopping for your daughter's car again, I'll browse around for you.

This summer (maybe sooner, if I'm lucky) I'm considering going to a single pipe exhaust splitting into two tips so it looks stock. Does anybody know someone competent at mandrel bends or is this going to be a project where I <earmuffs, Michael> steal Michael's tools and learn to weld? I'm up for either... :D

edit: Justin, I thought you'd be happy to know that I have a CAI in the mail. Class is going to start getting crazy again, but if you need help with your car for anything just give me a holler. Hopefully you figured out your cooling issue too, it's no fun to drive around in the cold without full heat.

haha yeah that was me.. i'm at the airport all the time. i'm sorry i missed your ride.. my head was in the clouds, but i hope to meet up with you all soon. feel free to chase me down anytime haha

Hey, did I see you fly by me in my '04 Silverado today early afternoon at Tutt and Barnes? Nice car man, if that was you.

Michael- I missed that you wanted to do cams... we should get those done before you run away from the group in a few months :bawling

What happened here? Some more people need to hop on here and post so I don't feel like I'm bf.c OCD :eyecrazy

You are not, I have been patrolling the E36 threads and harrassing people. You should read my Exhaust Sample DIY thread.

Michael- I missed that you wanted to do cams... we should get those done before you run away from the group in a few months :bawling

What happened here? Some more people need to hop on here and post so I don't feel like I'm bf.c OCD :eyecrazy

Those were just one of the 100 things I need to do later. I don't have much money for anything right now (as usual). I'm getting the house ready to put up for sale and I have to some how buy a temp trailer to move the 2002. A topper for the Silverado would be nice too.

Those were just one of the 100 things I need to do later. I don't have much money for anything right now (as usual). I'm getting the house ready to put up for sale and I have to some how buy a temp trailer to move the 2002. A topper for the Silverado would be nice too.

You're moving to FL, no topper is necessary. Let me know when the cams arrive in the mail and I'll come over.

Depending on what you want trailer-wise, I'll see if my brother in law still has that open 3 (or 4, can't remember) wheel trailer and if he's looking to get rid of it. I say you find a temp tag to toss on there and drive it down from altitude, enjoying every bit of restored power as you go :buttrock

CF interior trim arrived today. I will begin installing it tomorrow. Should have pics soon.

Ordering Twisty's friday.

You might be right about the topper. Its a luxury. I could also use a tarp and lots of tie downs. I want a lot in the truck and M Coupe because I get paid by the weight and mileage when I move.

With that said, any extra money from not getting the topper will be put toward the trailer. If possible, I'll buy an aluminum or enclosed trailer to keep. If I can only afford a cheapo steel one, then I'll just try to sell it once I get to my destination.

With that said, yes please check to see what your bro-in-law has. It can't be too steep because my 2002 won't make it up. Basically its gotta be tilt or low to the ground for race cars.

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Saw this and thought of Jeremy.

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Running Out of Gas - FTL :(

Casey, I MISS THE GOOD 'OL DAYS!!!!!!!!!! haha Thanks for the pictures!!

Ok guys, here are a few stories that happened to me in Mexico....deep in Mexico, on an enclosed track....haha

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=924700

Check it out and watch as I get hammered by eveyone!! :redspot

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Running Out of Gas - FTL :(


That has happened to me. And I was in first place as an Amatuer and beating even the Experts, but ran out of gas, second to the last lap. Pushed it across the finish line to get third overall. I lapped pretty much everyone. :buttrock

Insanity, absolute insanity... it'd be an even cooler picture if I could do that without dying!

I'll check on that for you Michael and let you know. I know he has some ramps for it that have an easy incline, but I'll see if he's planning to part with it. I know he was thinking about it... and if it'll support the weight of a car without question AND I can push him over the hump, you'll have dibs, and a discount :).

Insanity, absolute insanity... it'd be an even cooler picture if I could do that without dying!

I'll check on that for you Michael and let you know. I know he has some ramps for it that have an easy incline, but I'll see if he's planning to part with it. I know he was thinking about it... and if it'll support the weight of a car without question AND I can push him over the hump, you'll have dibs, and a discount :).

Cool, thanks David.

Sunday, Feb 3rd. I am hosting a Superbowl/Birthday party at my house on Ft. Carson. Please post if you will be attending prior to Saturday night so I am able to have enough food for all of you and your families. You can begin arriving anytime after 12. We will be providing Hamburgers and Hotdogs along with soda. If you want good beer, not 3.2 wait until you get here and we can get the good stuff on post. Even on Sunday. If you plan on attending please bring a side dish of some sort with you or just stop by McDonalds and get 50 chicken mcnuggets for 8.99. I hope many of you can make it.

We'll be there. We will be bringing the little one too. Hope that's ok.

Sunday, Feb 3rd. I am hosting a Superbowl/Birthday party at my house on Ft. Carson. Please post if you will be attending prior to Saturday night so I am able to have enough food for all of you and your families. You can begin arriving anytime after 12. We will be providing Hamburgers and Hotdogs along with soda. If you want good beer, not 3.2 wait until you get here and we can get the good stuff on post. Even on Sunday. If you plan on attending please bring a side dish of some sort with you or just stop by McDonalds and get 50 chicken mcnuggets for 8.99. I hope many of you can make it.
You know I will be there! Want us to bring the bean dip? :buttrock Hey, I think the women who show need to wear a "cheerleading" outfit or something skimpy like that, lol!!! Just kidding......

Yes, bean dip for sure. I dont think this is going to wind up being huge, but I am sure we can handle the bean dip.

Bean Dip.............. Ftw!!!!

Hey all, I'll be putting my car on the dyno Saturday to see how little power I make if anybody is interested in attending or dyno'ing their car too. Jeremy is planning on coming along right now, but I wanted to open the invitation to everybody. If you want to do it, it's $50 for 1/2 hr on the dyno with as many pulls as you want to do. If you don't want to run your car, just come with me to laugh at the printout :shifty

I wouldnt mind doing the dyno, but then I would just be pissed off about not being able to make adjustments to improve power.

I fail at life.

Mark, David, Justin and any of the other regulars. Are you going to make it on Sunday.

I can't because of a Swing shift I have that day. :(

casey i dont get off till five that day

You can still come when you get off work. We will be there until the game gets over.

I won't be able to make it man, I've got a large exam on Monday... lame, I know. The dyno could just be a baseline run for you, Casey, and then you could go back later as you make adjustments to see the improvement. Baseline runs are great to figure out where you should modify next in terms of power/fuel/air.

I think I have committed myself to the point of no return on making it pretty not fast at this point. Maybe after the summer is over and I am driving something else. (Hopefully an E30 or 2002) We can go get some baseline numbers and get wacky with the engine from there.

so now i know what Colorado is all about...

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i caught the white out conditions on my way through denver to the springs.. it took me 2.5 hours to go 65 miles. i'm having a hard time adjusting haha

You've begun initiation. Now all thats left for your initiation is our Annual Run to Cripple Creek and one of our many runs to Bishops Castle. ( Beware the old man )

haha sounds good. sign me up

I wouldnt mind doing the dyno, but then I would just be pissed off about not being able to make adjustments to improve power.

I fail at life.

Mark, David, Justin and any of the other regulars. Are you going to make it on Sunday.

I already posted, but yeah, we will be there. We have to bring the little one. Hope that's ok.

Yes, thats more than okay.. This isnt going to be bombicious like the last one. Just few beers and some football. Nothing huge or fancy. Kids are welcome.

Yes, thats more than okay.. This isnt going to be bombicious like the last one. Just few beers and some football. Nothing huge or fancy. Kids are welcome.
Cool, I will bring the whole family then!! haha, no seriously, like I stated before, we will be there with bean dip, but we won't be able to stay too long nor can I drink. I have to study. I have got to nail this one as I have to apply to med school. Are you sure you don't want to party the night before? I can drink and relax that night......:redspot

I may want to do that but I am really trying to save my liver for the Superbowl.

Hey all, I have some very, very good news. Well, at least for those of you with e36 325's. With the software my car feels like it has a different engine in it altogether, no joke. I'm not going to go on and say it's the fastest thing out there, but it is. In all seriousness though, 325i (probably even 328) guys need to get a set of cams and software. You won't be disappointed.

Jeremy- I'm no longer worried about the dyno results. My car is fun to drive again :redspot:alright. That's not to say I'm not still hoping for 200rwhp, but I'd be satisfied with less so long as I get to drive there :D.

On a lesser note, I installed the Cosmos CAI... not a ton of difference between that and the debaffled airbox w/ k&n, but it sounds a bit throatier at idle and low rpms, and up top it seems a bit louder but it's hard to tell over the wind and exhaust. I'll need someone with a video camera for that one I guess :help. Unfortunately, my idea to relocate the filter was more difficult than I'd anticipated, so I left it in the intended location and just relocated the two horns instead :embarrasm.

edit: SeeMeFly, your car looks nice! I'm looking under the grime BTW, it is basically impossible to avoid in the winter. What's really going to drive you mad later on is when you want to wash the car and the water freezes and you can't get it off until it's warmer. Or, even better, when you see that it's just above freezing and rush to go wash the car despite the pain you still feel in your hands from the last time you did it.

hahahahahaah, i am washing my car today and buffing it. im gonna have the 1 day shine.

Ok, anyone going up to Denver for the dyno? If so, let me know as I am going late morning or so. I personally am not putting my car on the dyno as I don't know if the dyno guys know how to do a SMG car. Though I am not going to be up there too terribly long as I need to study and spend some time with the wifey. So I will probably leave Denver around 4ish or so.

David, I am excited to see what your car does on the dyno and how it does on the street. Would like to see you accelerate through a couple gears. See you tomorrow. :buttrock

edit: SeeMeFly, your car looks nice! I'm looking under the grime BTW, it is basically impossible to avoid in the winter. What's really going to drive you mad later on is when you want to wash the car and the water freezes and you can't get it off until it's warmer. Or, even better, when you see that it's just above freezing and rush to go wash the car despite the pain you still feel in your hands from the last time you did it.

yeah i tried that last week. I got the one side dry and before I could get to the other, it was frozen. This was after it took 2 hours to thaw the hose. I have to admit, I would still take this place over NC... but i sure could keep a two week shine there. :rolleyes

David, I am excited to see what your car does on the dyno and how it does on the street. Would like to see you accelerate through a couple gears. See you tomorrow. :buttrock

I'll get you in the passenger seat to experience the difference first hand, since you've been in it previously. I kicked it up to 90 last night A LOT faster than it used to get there before the cams/software. I've gotta say, the software made the biggest difference though. Despite the couple dilemmas that arose in my dealings with AA and UPS, Marco (marc1119) was a great guy to deal with and took care of everything, regardless of none of it being his fault. Customer service like that makes me lean more towards AA for other mods too, including maybe their SC kit down the road :devillook

I'll get you in the passenger seat to experience the difference first hand, since you've been in it previously. I kicked it up to 90 last night A LOT faster than it used to get there before the cams/software. I've gotta say, the software made the biggest difference though. Despite the couple dilemmas that arose in my dealings with AA and UPS, Marco (marc1119) was a great guy to deal with and took care of everything, regardless of none of it being his fault. Customer service like that makes me lean more towards AA for other mods too, including maybe their SC kit down the road :devillook
How much HP are you looking at with the SC? I personally would like to get near 350 rwhp from my car NA. But, with cars now a days, looks like I might have to FI mine someday soon just so I can keep up. Or......since it costs so much to do anything with my car maybe it might be cheaper just to buy a Porsche and at least I won't have to worry about making mine less reliable. Man I love Porsches! But, I would have to see which year I could afford and if they are any quicker then the M3 18i.....:lol

Yes, we need to make a run in your car so I can feel the difference. That would be awesome. I am looking forward to it.....

so i dont have my car till monday and katie is gone for a week so im all lonely now. When my car was gone i slept with katie at night, when katie was gone i slept with my car all night, now that both are gone, pedobear where are you????? congrats david on your improvements can i sleep wth your car?

How much HP are you looking at with the SC?

When I eventually go SC, I'll be shooting for somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 rwhp. By the time I can afford it, it won't be my only car because of potential reliability purposes of pushing that much power out of a relatively small engine (i.e. when I'm out of pharmacy school; I may get a basic 300 rwhp setup in the meantime if I come into some money or find a way to work in school).

so i dont have my car till monday and katie is gone for a week so im all lonely now. When my car was gone i slept with katie at night, when katie was gone i slept with my car all night, now that both are gone, pedobear where are you????? congrats david on your improvements can i sleep wth your car?

Thanks man! My car has expensive tastes... you can try your luck though. Just be warned; she moves fast, her wheels shrink when it gets cold, and she's got a little more bulge in the sidewalls then she did a couple months ago. The way she moves when I take her to the edge more than makes up for it though! BTW, what are you doing with your car? Upholstery work?

Hello, everyone. I am new to the Bimmer scene, having recently purchased a 1998 740IL. I am looking for a club (much like the Corvette clubs) that likes to get together and have some fun. I live in Colorado Springs, so I would like to find one locally. My e-mail address is: lectrik2 at Yahoo dot com. If anyonje knows of one, please let me know. Thanks.

Hello, everyone. I am new to the Bimmer scene, having recently purchased a 1998 740IL. I am looking for a club (much like the Corvette clubs) that likes to get together and have some fun. I live in Colorado Springs, so I would like to find one locally. My e-mail address is: lectrik2 at Yahoo dot com. If anyonje knows of one, please let me know. Thanks.

You found it :wave. Welcome to the forums! There's a lot to learn here. I can't speak for the Corvette clubs, but we've got a good, loyal contingent. Now send me some pictures of your car through email so I can post them and oogle the 7 :D.

~David

How lucky are you lectrik, you picked the thread that is actually a local club.....Welcome and we look forward to meeting you. I am going to be taking some pictures tomorrow on Ft. Carson. I found a very nice spot that has train tracks, industrial/old military style buildings, and loading docks. Should turn out nice. PM me if you are interested. This includes Seemefly and Lectrik...

Saw Hannah Montana in the theater tonight in 3D. It was basically the best of both worlds.

Purchased my Twisty's today. Ship tomorrow. Yesssssssss.

let me know when.. i'll check when i get off work to see if i can make it. thanks for the invite

I guess snow wasnt really a part of my plan. I am so pissed as I spent about 3 hours yesterday detailing and waxing. Pissed. I wont be taking any pictures today because I hate snow. I will get a haircut instead. Is anybody else attending tomorrow besides Mark + Family and Jeremy + Family. These are the only confirmations other than those who we know are not going to be there.

Maybe go take some pictures before the game if anybody is interested. I will Pchop them up for anybody who doesnt want to wash their car.

yeah.. i posted up before even checking the weather. i had the car perfect :(