Kentucky Crew - 2011 Chat - Page 7

auto180sx · 03-17-2011, 10:07 PM

Hey guys, I'm going to be home for the weekend of Thunder, and was wondering if you guys want to get a meet together? Maybe that Friday the night before Thunder? Down at the Waterfront maybe, I know some of you guys will be camping out overnight to get good seats anyways!

BimmerFerret · 03-18-2011, 10:46 AM

I'm trying to get some stuff together on the day of Thunder with friends, so I'm busy then, but if you are in town on the night before shoot me a PM when time gets closer and we can have a beer or two @ BDubs or something.

Anyone else interested?

K1rby · 03-19-2011, 07:55 AM

I'm booked that weekend with family. Sorry.

NightRaider93 · 03-19-2011, 11:38 AM

I'm too far away and she's still in the shop...

BimmerFerret · 03-21-2011, 08:38 AM

Completely understand

auto180sx · 03-22-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330CiJohn

I'm trying to get some stuff together on the day of Thunder with friends, so I'm busy then, but if you are in town on the night before shoot me a PM when time gets closer and we can have a beer or two @ BDubs or something.

Anyone else interested?

Sounds great, hopefully some more people will decide to go.

BimmerFerret · 03-22-2011, 06:47 PM

Agreed!

BimmerFerret · 03-24-2011, 04:57 PM

Is it wrong I'm starting to look at STIs? I've been focused on an M forever, but the allure of cheaper performance is getting to me =/

NightRaider93 · 03-24-2011, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330CiJohn

Is it wrong I'm starting to look at STIs? I've been focused on an M forever, but the allure of cheaper performance is getting to me =/

STIs are sexy. I dont blame you.

BimmerFerret · 03-25-2011, 07:04 AM

My wife hates them so it may be no go. I personally think the Blue/gold rally look is awesome.

She did however hate BMWs for a long time too.

ice2003 · 03-25-2011, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330CiJohn

Is it wrong I'm starting to look at STIs? I've been focused on an M forever, but the allure of cheaper performance is getting to me =/

Everything about them is good.......except for the looks lol.

I'm an idiot. I was thinking of the GTI.

ice2003 · 03-25-2011, 07:13 PM

Can someone with heated windshield nozzles ( I assume non heated would be the same ) snap some pics of them from both sides of the hood, as well as the tubing running to them? I'm trying to piece mine back together. Thanks!

BimmerFerret · 03-28-2011, 08:04 AM

I'm not gutsy enough to own a VW

My car has given me some serious headaches this weekend.

Alternator / battery took a sh1t on me. $331 down the tubes. Put it all back together and forgot to hook up the MAF sensor, so the car idled odd for a bit and threw a code. So I went back and checked and reconnected the MAF, disconnected the negative terminal for a few minutes and reconnected it. Car had the idle issue corrected for the most part, but the SES light is still on.

Also, when I sit at lights, the idle dips, but the car doesn't die. I'm going to check the ICV / DISA today along with the intake boots.

This doesn't even consider the $1k+ I need to spend to refresh my suspension. fuuuuuuuu

Honestly, I really am annoyed right now. I even brought up the idea to my wife on bailing on the E46 for the first time. However, I feel like I have put so much work into it, it'd be a disservice to bail on the car. I think I'm going to correct these issues and see how things look from there, but yesterday I sure didn't feel like that.

ganicki · 03-28-2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330CiJohn

I'm not gutsy enough to own a VW

My car has given me some serious headaches this weekend.

Alternator / battery took a sh1t on me. $331 down the tubes. Put it all back together and forgot to hook up the MAF sensor, so the car idled odd for a bit and threw a code. So I went back and checked and reconnected the MAF, disconnected the negative terminal for a few minutes and reconnected it. Car had the idle issue corrected for the most part, but the SES light is still on.

Also, when I sit at lights, the idle dips, but the car doesn't die. I'm going to check the ICV / DISA today along with the intake boots.

This doesn't even consider the $1k+ I need to spend to refresh my suspension. fuuuuuuuu

Honestly, I really am annoyed right now. I even brought up the idea to my wife on bailing on the E46 for the first time. However, I feel like I have put so much work into it, it'd be a disservice to bail on the car. I think I'm going to correct these issues and see how things look from there, but yesterday I sure didn't feel like that.

I've had those feelings before believe me -- then after its all washed & waxed and sitting in the sun looking all sexy i remember why I bought it--mines an 01 with 153K on it and I'm still happier than a pig in sh!t when a new part comes in to put on it. and believe me I have a load of stuff to do to it rt now--the car is 10 years old and the paint on it is amazing the interior has a little wear and tear nothing out of the norm-- and it still runs like a bat outta hell-- I love the all wheel drive too-- I guess what I'm getting at is I love the look of the car and thats what it boils down to--even when i'm driving the Lexus IS 250-- when a nice BMW goes by my eyes still wander----you've had a run of bad luck with the car as we all have had--but, if you where in a VW would your eyes still wander?

BimmerFerret · 03-29-2011, 07:18 AM

Don't worry, no way I'm getting a VW outside of an Audi, but even then, I don't plan on getting an Audi because I don't want to take the front bumper off just to do certain maintenance.

Ironically, after posting all this stuff, it seems that my car has "corrected" itself. The SES light is off, and the idle has been corrected. The only thing now to fix is my front right turn signal, as the bulb keeps going out. Honestly, I'll take that over what I was dealing with.

ice2003 · 03-29-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330CiJohn

Don't worry, no way I'm getting a VW outside of an Audi, but even then, I don't plan on getting an Audi because I don't want to take the front bumper off just to do certain maintenance.

Ironically, after posting all this stuff, it seems that my car has "corrected" itself. The SES light is off, and the idle has been corrected. The only thing now to fix is my front right turn signal, as the bulb keeps going out. Honestly, I'll take that over what I was dealing with.

HAHA, at least your right, front turn signal works some off the time. I lost the socket housing in the wreck. I have the turn signal, but no way to plug it into the car. Know where I can get on of these? I'll have to splice it in.

BimmerFerret · 03-29-2011, 11:44 AM

Not sure, I'm gonna look around for a used one.

srlehmkuhl · 03-29-2011, 07:47 PM

How many of ya'll are going to 4ngiefest this weekend?!

ice2003 · 03-29-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srlehmkuhl

How many of ya'll are going to 4ngiefest this weekend?!

Where is the info about this!?

Edit: NVM, found it. Unfortunately can't make it!

BimmerFerret · 03-30-2011, 06:26 AM

I will not unfortunately.

03-17-2011, 10:07 PM	#121
auto180sx Bourbon Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexvagas, KY Posts: 514 My Ride: '02 Steel Blue 330Ci View My Garage	Hey guys, I'm going to be home for the weekend of Thunder, and was wondering if you guys want to get a meet together? Maybe that Friday the night before Thunder? Down at the Waterfront maybe, I know some of you guys will be camping out overnight to get good seats anyways! __________________ Steel Blue FTMFW!! OKI BMW BMW CCA Member #444186 Last edited by auto180sx; 03-17-2011 at 10:08 PM. Reason: GO CATS!!!

03-19-2011, 07:55 AM	#123
K1rby Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 159 My Ride: has no C pillars View My Garage	I'm booked that weekend with family. Sorry. __________________ sig courtesy of CSL323

03-19-2011, 11:38 AM	#124
NightRaider93 Waka Waka Waka Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: University of Kentucky Posts: 1,267 My Ride: 04 325i View My Garage	I'm too far away and she's still in the shop... __________________ -Spencer

03-29-2011, 07:47 PM	#138
srlehmkuhl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 182 My Ride: 2004 LSB M3 convert. View My Garage	How many of ya'll are going to 4ngiefest this weekend?! __________________

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03-25-2011, 07:13 PM	#132
ice2003 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 126 My Ride: 02 330ci ZSP,ZPP,ZCW View My Garage	Can someone with heated windshield nozzles ( I assume non heated would be the same ) snap some pics of them from both sides of the hood, as well as the tubing running to them? I'm trying to piece mine back together. Thanks!