FL: Clearwater Area Meet!!! - Early Dec.

Ninjaneer · 12-04-2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Schafer

Posted meet info on www.CFBMW.org

Has anyone posted on FloridaGerman.com, they have strong following in Tampa area?

Hey Schafer! Glad you decided to come out

I don't think anyone has posted there.

This is the only board I really frequent.

djben · 12-04-2006, 09:18 AM

e90post.com night shot at memorial causway signature threshold of 1/1 cars was reached back in May (see below).

Another local E46 M3 owner may have his new 335i coming in next week (he needs it as his daily driver to keep miles off the M), will send this one over to him and mabye tag along

RPM Photography · 12-04-2006, 10:06 AM

I posted it on Florida German last night.

///Matt · 12-04-2006, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Why the hell would putting new software in a car take all day? That's ridiculous. And $250? I thought the full install at the dealership cost $250? This iPod integration kit looks worse and worse everytime I consider it.

Don't shoot the messenger, bud. =( It takes all day because it does. I don't know why it has to. Once you get an E90 hooked up to the programming station, which takes about 15 minutes, if it needs a lot of modules updated, which yours will since v23 of the programming software is out, it usually takes about 5 hours to complete the update.

Call your dealership and get a direct quote for the installation. I'm just guessing. Our labor rate is $113/hour, and we charge between one and two hours labor for programming, so I told you the high side, at $226.

Ninjaneer · 12-04-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by djben

e90post.com night shot at memorial causway signature threshold of 1/1 cars was reached back in May (see below)

Another local E46 M3 owner may have his new 335i coming in next week (he needs it as his daily driver to keep miles off the M), will send this one over to him and mabye tag along

Nice signature... Nikki where are you? I need a shot like this

Maybe we can line up both the Arctics too

Nikki · 12-04-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Nice signature... Nikki where are you? I need a shot like this

Maybe we can line up both the Arctics too

I'll try! I was in Boston for the weekend. Just got back and my DSLR came in

No idea how the hell to use it or what any of this stuff is but I suppose I'll figure it out before then.

Ninjaneer · 12-04-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I'll try! I was in Boston for the weekend. Just got back and my DSLR came in

No idea how the hell to use it or what any of this stuff is but I suppose I'll figure it out before then.

I'm sure you will

Hope you had a good trip and finals went well. I got some final assignments / papers coming up soon.

bmwexecutive · 12-04-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I'll try! I was in Boston for the weekend. Just got back and my DSLR came in

No idea how the hell to use it or what any of this stuff is but I suppose I'll figure it out before then.

Which DSLR is it?

bmwexecutive · 12-04-2006, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by djben

e90post.com night shot at memorial causway signature threshold of 1/1 cars was reached back in May (see below).

Another local E46 M3 owner may have his new 335i coming in next week (he needs it as his daily driver to keep miles off the M), will send this one over to him and mabye tag along

Another BMW member found the secret spot.

bmwexecutive · 12-04-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Matt

Don't shoot the messenger, bud. =( It takes all day because it does. I don't know why it has to. Once you get an E90 hooked up to the programming station, which takes about 15 minutes, if it needs a lot of modules updated, which yours will since v23 of the programming software is out, it usually takes about 5 hours to complete the update.

Call your dealership and get a direct quote for the installation. I'm just guessing. Our labor rate is $113/hour, and we charge between one and two hours labor for programming, so I told you the high side, at $226.

I hate the game, not the player.

I didn't mean to take my comments out on you so I apologize if it came off that way.

djben · 12-04-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Another BMW member found the secret spot.

Ever since I got the pics done earlier this year, news has got around about it.... I'm on m3forum.net/e46fanatics.com/tamparacing.com/baybimmers.com/bimmerforums.com/floridagerman.com, so a lot of people see it. Two have already stolen the spot for pics

I knew it was only a matter of time, I'll eventually have to find a new place as soon as signatures start showing up with the memorial bridge in the background. A friend at work actually did the shots, our office is in the area. I told him I'd try and keep it on the down low. So much for that

Nikki · 12-04-2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Which DSLR is it?

Canon Rebel XTi

RPM Photography · 12-04-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Canon Rebel XTi

I can help you with that. What do you need to know?

Driv3r · 12-04-2006, 07:33 PM

now im getting pumped for the meet...tires and wheeels are all in, im mounting them up hopefully tomorrow, in time for the meet.....woohoo!

Ninjaneer · 12-04-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Driv3r

now im getting pumped for the meet...tires and wheeels are all in, im mounting them up hopefully tomorrow, in time for the meet.....woohoo!

Still RFTs or regular?

Driv3r · 12-04-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

Still RFTs or regular?

I decided to get Goodyear F1's........they are apparently going to stick to the ground.....

bmwexecutive · 12-04-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Driv3r

I decided to get Goodyear F1's........they are apparently going to stick to the ground.....

You should get Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s. That's what I'm running and I'm continually blown away by how incredibly well they handle. Don't have any first hand experience with the Eagle F1's though. It was between those and the PS2s and I decided to spring for the Michelin's. Just earlier today I got a little excited and came into a turn at about 35MPH, 90 degree mind you, and expected the rear end to slide out and prepared to correct the steering with what I learned at the BMW Performance Center. Only, there was no sliding. It stayed the course. Very impressive. The tires are almost too good.

Driv3r · 12-04-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

You should get Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s. That's what I'm running and I'm continually blown away by how incredibly well they handle. Don't have any first hand experience with the Eagle F1's though. It was between those and the PS2s and I decided to spring for the Michelin's. Just earlier today I got a little excited and came into a turn at about 35MPH, 90 degree mind you, and expected the rear end to slide out and prepared to correct the steering with what I learned at the BMW Performance Center. Only, there was no sliding. It stayed the course. Very impressive. The tires are almost too good.

yea ill admit, PS2's are probably the pinnacle of performance, but I dont have the cash for them, I only got the F1's becasue i found a REALLY good deal on them.....but if they are even close to the PS2's ill be happy

:rocks:

Driv3r · 12-04-2006, 09:18 PM

im sad though, i have a light wheel combo...(17" with light tires) the car is really quick on the throttle, i hope i dont lose too much performance

bmwexecutive · 12-04-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Driv3r

yea ill admit, PS2's are probably the pinnacle of performance, but I dont have the cash for them, I only got the F1's becasue i found a REALLY good deal on them.....but if they are even close to the PS2's ill be happy

:rocks:

I'm sure you'll love the F1's. The PS2's are considered just a tiny bit better than the F1's and they're close competitors to begin with. But, even still, the PS2s win.

///Matt · 12-04-2006, 11:45 PM

Hey bud,

I looked into the install on the MOST ipod adapter, and I think I could get it done pretty quickly, and I don't have to pull anything but the cd player and the glove box. Do you have I-Drive?

bmwexecutive · 12-05-2006, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Matt

Hey bud,

I looked into the install on the MOST ipod adapter, and I think I could get it done pretty quickly, and I don't have to pull anything but the cd player and the glove box. Do you have I-Drive?

Yes, I have iDrive. So you won't need to pull the back seat and run any cables from the back of the car to the front? It's all done up at the front? Also, are you a technician for a BMW dealership in California or something like that? How long do you think the install will take?

Thanks for looking into it!

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Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	now im getting pumped for the meet...tires and wheeels are all in, im mounting them up hopefully tomorrow, in time for the meet.....woohoo! __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	im sad though, i have a light wheel combo...(17" with light tires) the car is really quick on the throttle, i hope i dont lose too much performance __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hey bud, I looked into the install on the MOST ipod adapter, and I think I could get it done pretty quickly, and I don't have to pull anything but the cd player and the glove box. Do you have I-Drive?
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