Minnesota Check In!

[tim330i]

:thumbup:

Who is with me!

[coolio4433]

Is this a new section of the forum?
I never noticed it before...

[tim330i]

Yep, with over 23,000 members we figured it was time to give local regions a place to chat.

Tim

[coolio4433]

Yep, with over 23,000 members we figured it was time to give local regions a place to chat.

Tim


Well, I'm here then :thumbup:

[Zamorskii]

just noticed this section myself. Good idea :bow: Tim

[AMB]

i've been outta the loop for a long while... but i'm back and living in minneapolis. :)

[Airborn]

Hi

[Alex]

bump for Minnesota bimmer enthusiasts!!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[dpgrand]

anyone know where we get dyno tune in mn?

[2004m3injune]

maybe try RS motors? I know they tune and dyno, not 100% sure about BMW's though. I'll ask my brother, he works there

[Transporter99]

I'm no longer in Mn, but I still support :) :hi:

[Airborn]

anyone know where we get dyno tune in mn?

Pro Tint in Bloomington on 494/Nicolette have a dyno.

Its ~65 for two runs.

btw.. good-bye e46 hello e92. Just got it two weeks ago. :)

[PrincessLa B]

:str8pimpi Minnesota resident

[Reedo302]

btw.. good-bye e46 hello e92. Just got it two weeks ago. :)

NICE! What'd you get?

:pics:

[jbeurotech]

Hmm not a car but here is my hobby

[joeyfingers]

Checking in, now that I can post.

[coolio4433]

Jesus this is an old thread. Notice the first post other than Tim?

[Reedo302]

In 2004 I was deciding between a 2002 Suburban Z71 and a 2002 330xi. I kinda wish I'd done the 330xi...

You're old-school bro :D

[Dinan S3]

we should have a MN get together for some beers somtime soon...anyone down?

[Reedo302]

I'm down, although Lord knows I'll probably be working...

[Dinan S3]

when you get a chance sometime Andy, you should stop by the shop ...my old man picked up that 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC V-12 i was tellin you about....its super clean!

[rmz]

we should have a MN get together for some beers somtime soon...anyone down?

Well got my car back from HPF, so I'm in if it goes down. :pimpin:

[Reedo302]

Well got my car back from HPF, so I'm in if it goes down. :pimpin:

Wait, what?? :confused:

Did you get what I think you got?

[hi its me alec]

Wait, what?? :confused:

Did you get what I think you got?

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=252221&d=1197152661

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=511498 :thumbup:

[jbeurotech]

Look nice raj can't wait to check it out. Glad to here you got your SMG unit fixed I figured it was something simple

[Dinan S3]

did you go stage I or II?

[rmz]

did you go stage I or II?

I went with Stage II. But the production methanol holding tanks, are still being constructed. So its Stg II is installed and plumbed in, and just waiting for a my holding tank.

Have been driving it for a week now, basically been beating up my blizzaks fairly good, when the roads are clear and dry :).

[rmz]

Wait, what?? :confused:

Did you get what I think you got?

Yep, a friend of mine got his convert done as well (see the F/I forum).

[KOTYKB]

This spring we should have a Bimmer meet...

[Reedo302]

You can count on a meet this spring. We do it every year.

[DT325I]

can i come to the meet agian?

[hi its me alec]

can i come to the meet agian?

NNNNNNNOOOOO

yes you can! :thumbup: Bring the IS!!

[TheBlackKnight]

I hope I will have found my next M3 by the spring, and I will for sure be ready for some meets! :)

[Alex]

I miss the old meets...:(

Where's Sherif anyway?

[Reedo302]

Sherif occasionally reappears out of the myst... but rarely.

[hi its me alec]

I miss the old meets...:(

Where's Sherif anyway?

He's enjoying his 10.5psi of boost! :D

[jbeurotech]

Sherif is around he stops by our shop every once in a while

[A4Rob]

hi

[Reedo302]

hi

:hi:

[hlmg]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=252221&d=1197152661

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=511498 :thumbup:

where did you get it done ? I am thinking about buying a super charged for my M3, do you get pulled over because of no front plate ?

[rmz]

where did you get it done ? I am thinking about buying a super charged for my M3, do you get pulled over because of no front plate ?

Car was shipped to Portland to HPF for their turbo kit. I looked into both, and it was between the VF kit or HPF.

[hlmg]

Car was shipped to Portland to HPF for their turbo kit. I looked into both, and it was between the VF kit or HPF.

NICE :bow: ,We need to get together this summer so I can check it out, what part of cities do you live in ?

[C Digital 323CI]

Yes, we will need to get a spring meet going for sure. Where the F is Jeremy L. (M3) been? I haven't seen him post in ages. Same with Matt (330).

Ahhh, I can't wait for spring. Everyone has such huge plans for their cars this winter. Everyone will have so much to show at the first Uni meet. Where is Gerard? Does anyone know if he picked up the 997 yet?

[M_Threezy]

Hey All!

Just moved to Minneapolis area about a month ago.

Wondering if any of you could recommend reputable body repair shops in the area. I came out from work one day and saw a small dent on my left rear fender. It is about the size of a peanut, but the paint chipped off a bit and I absolutely can't stand it. Quality/Credibility is priority, followed by price.

Secondly, being winter time, I was hoping one of you guys could recommend a quality detail shop around the area. I usually detail myself but given the cold weather + a 50-55 hour work schedule, I just don't have the time and energy.

Thanks and hope to meet some of you in the near future!

[hi its me alec]

Hey All!

Just moved to Minneapolis area about a month ago.

Wondering if any of you could recommend reputable body repair shops in the area. I came out from work one day and saw a small dent on my left rear fender. It is about the size of a peanut, but the paint chipped off a bit and I absolutely can't stand it. Quality/Credibility is priority, followed by price.

Secondly, being winter time, I was hoping one of you guys could recommend a quality detail shop around the area. I usually detail myself but given the cold weather + a 50-55 hour work schedule, I just don't have the time and energy.

Thanks and hope to meet some of you in the near future!

Welcome!

Raymond Autobody is a very good shop, they do amazing work and have pretty reasonable (not cheap, but reasonable) prices.

As for a detail shop, I'd recommend Zeibart in downton Minneapolis. They're also pretty pricey, but do amazing work. I always just wax the sh!t out of my car before winter, hand wash it whenever the temp gets above 35, and wax it again once it starts getting into the 50's. If you want to wait until spring and/or warmer weather, I can detail your car for you if time is an issue. I just think it's a waste of money to spend at least $100 on a car wash when you'll only have to wait another month or so to do it yourself (or have me do it, or whatever.)

If you have any more questions, give us a holler. We should be planning a spring meet pretty soon. :)

[SeanC]

:eeps:

[M_Threezy]

Welcome!

Raymond Autobody is a very good shop, they do amazing work and have pretty reasonable (not cheap, but reasonable) prices.

As for a detail shop, I'd recommend Zeibart in downton Minneapolis. They're also pretty pricey, but do amazing work. I always just wax the sh!t out of my car before winter, hand wash it whenever the temp gets above 35, and wax it again once it starts getting into the 50's. If you want to wait until spring and/or warmer weather, I can detail your car for you if time is an issue. I just think it's a waste of money to spend at least $100 on a car wash when you'll only have to wait another month or so to do it yourself (or have me do it, or whatever.)

If you have any more questions, give us a holler. We should be planning a spring meet pretty soon. :)

Thanks for the quick reply Alec. I plan on looking into Raymond Autobody. I'll most likely wait until I order some parts so I can have them do everything together

As far as detailing goes, I agree with you as well. It would be kind of pointless for me to spend that kind of money and then dirty it up within 2 weeks (I'm a daily driver). Waiting till Spring time sounds like a good idea and I would definitely be up for some detailing sessions.

Keep me posted on your meets. I'll be there for sure.

[///M-thrizle]

MN here too... Down in Rochester actually

2002 M3 Convertible with lots of mods! Keep me in the loop here on the meets and Ill be down!

[Reedo302]

MN here too... Down in Rochester actually

2002 M3 Convertible with lots of mods! Keep me in the loop here on the meets and Ill be down!

Wow you finally came on here! Cool. We're getting something organized. A couple guys from Bimmerforums.com are planning a GTG and cruise for April or May.

You have the Imola Red 'vert, right? I think I talked to you at HIN at the end. :hi:


-Andy Reed

[coolio4433]

Yes, we will need to get a spring meet going for sure. Where the F is Jeremy L. (M3) been? I haven't seen him post in ages. Same with Matt (330).

Ahhh, I can't wait for spring. Everyone has such huge plans for their cars this winter. Everyone will have so much to show at the first Uni meet. Where is Gerard? Does anyone know if he picked up the 997 yet?

Hey Chad.:hi:
I'm still lurking every now and then...

[Dinan S3]

i sat in the M5 last night...... and this snow and salt is really getting old....i gotta get out on the raod in a car with some power..im sick of driving my slow ass pathfinder

[hi its me alec]

i sat in the M5 last night...... and this snow and salt is really getting old....i gotta get out on the raod in a car with some power..im sick of driving my slow ass pathfinder

I'm sick of walking everywhere and always having a super dirty car!! : puke:

[Reedo302]

I'm sick of trying to accelerate and having my DSC kick in right away all the time. :bawling:

[daniel_zhp]

I love coming home and looking at my clean car sleeping soundly in the garage. Although I do miss driving it everyday.

[hi its me alec]

I love coming home and looking at my clean car sleeping soundly in the garage. Although I do miss driving it everyday.

Actually, come to think of it, I do enjoy NOT putting tons of miles on the car. I put about 11,000 miles on it over the summer and trip to Milwaukee. :eek: It's been hovering around 62k for the past few months and it's great.

[Tropix 46]

I am so sick of the roads with all the freeze/thaw damage and potholes. Has anyone elso been on CR 18 from 169 shakopee to prior lake? It is like a motocross course with all the heaving.:banghead::banghead: 83 around there is also terrible.

[hi its me alec]

I am so sick of the roads with all the freeze/thaw damage and potholes. Has anyone elso been on CR 18 from 169 shakopee to prior lake? It is like a motocross course with all the heaving.:banghead::banghead: 83 around there is also terrible.

West River Pkwy is absolutely out of control as well... might as well be arctic tundra.

[delimare]

I drive a company vehicle so my baby sits quietly and safely in the garage all winter long. I peek in once in a while to say hello and take it out on the weekends if the roads are free and clear of most salt and debris.

I hate seeing BMW’s covered in salt and dirt. :(

[hi its me alec]

I drive a company vehicle so my baby sits quietly and safely in the garage all winter long. I peek in once in a while to say hello and take it out on the weekends if the roads are free and clear of most salt and debris.

I hate seeing BMW’s covered in salt and dirt. :(

You'd hate my car right now... the HRE's are basically white with caked-on salt. :(

[delimare]

I can only imagine what they look like when they’re clean though! I’ll know soon enough when you do that photo shoot of my car for me. :bow:

[Reedo302]

My carbon black is salt white. You honestly would think my car is light gray right now. I've been wanting to wash my car but the car washes are all closed.

[delimare]

My carbon black is salt white. You honestly would think my car is light gray right now. I've been wanting to wash my car but the car washes are all closed.

No 24/7 self service carwash bays near you?

[Reedo302]

No 24/7 self service carwash bays near you?

There's one up the street that only costs $1 (kicks ass!). I stopped by at 4am on my way home from work and it was closed. FIRST TIME EVER! Course, it's been damn cold too...

[delimare]

A dollar? Cheap! The one near my house has $2 Tuesdays but it's always packed. It seems like everyone and their brother has to show up right when I do.

[Reedo302]

One of the perks of my car wash being in Champlin and not Mpls.

[Reedo302]

Post # 3,000. Boo Yah.

[ajhamz2]

2002 TiAG Convertible w/32k checking in

woo hoo first post here!

[Dinan S3]

welcome!

[hi its me alec]

Washed my car today! Thank god... :eek:

[Mteknic330ci]

me too man

[Dinan S3]

i should wash my pathfinder.......its practically AW

[Pierce]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/PTJettaDriver/2121335366_a9f2b0ac09_b.jpg