Hello Bimmerpost!

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 12:42 AM

Good Evening.
New member here.

After months and months of debating and deciding, I finally pulled the trigger.

I spoke with a few dealers, but nothing really seemed like a good deal, nor did I appreciate their attitude.

One day I was with friends eating dinner, and he happened to know someone at the dealer. It was about 9:15 PM on a Tuesday night already, but he said we can stop by to check out what they had to offer me. Around 11:55PM, we closed the deal. Thumbs up to my dealer. Very informative and was a gentleman with respect. It might have helped that my friend I went with knew the guy.

I wanted a super sedan and this seemed like the last of its kind.

I couldn't resist.

2011.75 Jet Black E90 Sedan 6MT, Black Int., Carbon Leather Trim, Convenience, Premium 2, Cold Weather, Competition, 6NR, Enhanced Premium Sound, Moon roof, pretty much fully loaded.

It's only been two days and I'm getting impatient already..

Is there a more accurate way of tracking your build besides the tracker on the BMWNA website?

Anyway, just wanted to say Hi.

piloto · 03-18-2011, 12:58 AM

Congrats!

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 01:02 AM

Thank You

Now for the important stuff..
where is the best place to get a car wash? detail? tint? clear bra? service?

aajami · 03-18-2011, 01:48 AM

Welcome! The best place to get a tint in Socal is STM for their Huper Optik work. As for car washes, where exactly are you? I like Checkered Flag in Irvine and Red Carpet in Manhattan Beach for basic service, as long as you specify a hand wash. If you want something better, you should get a detailing job from the likes of Erik aka Eclipsis on the forums.

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 01:54 AM

I'm in downtown LA.

Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways?

What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels?
(Big no no if you ask me)
since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs.

I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protective film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?

donovan · 03-18-2011, 07:35 AM

Hi Toni.

immiketoo · 03-18-2011, 10:54 AM

Welcome. Enjoy the new car.

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donovan

Hi Toni.

It's TonY, but thank you for the warm welcome.

cheers

Chowster · 03-18-2011, 07:54 PM

Hi. Welcome to the world of E90s!

pmeloche · 03-20-2011, 01:15 PM

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase.

donovan · 03-20-2011, 01:27 PM

Sorry..Tony

thai357sig · 03-20-2011, 01:55 PM

Welcome from an e90 Brotha!

Plannin to follow the break-in? Might as well get it out of the way now. Look that car over with a magnifying glass when it arrives! Don't take delivery unless it passes your standards. Easier to raise issues before it becomes your car. Rather than after when the dealer all of the sudden doesn't give a shit.

Oh, and have patience. 2-3 weeks for build confirmation number, 1-2 weeks to build, 1 week at port awaiting ship, 2 weeks at sea, 1-2 weeks at arriving port and PDC, lastly another few days at your dealer getting prepped and checked out by a special M mechanic( or something like that, if I recall correctly).

Mr C · 03-20-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonifyd

Is there a more accurate way of tracking your build besides the tracker on the BMWNA website?

The BMW Website Tracker is about two (2) days behind their phone system, which is probably about two (2) days behind the factory in Germany.

mrad01 · 03-20-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonifyd

I'm in downtown LA.

Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways?

What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels?
(Big no no if you ask me)
since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs.

I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protective film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?

Why do people put those bra things on their cars? They look hideous and leave a mess when you want them removed. A bonnet respray isn't expensive if you have a couple of stonechips - and the car looks hot *without* those bra thingies.

Am I missing something?

MikeyBMWM · 03-20-2011, 03:47 PM

Welcome

ooowowizstev · 03-20-2011, 03:52 PM

Hann @ STM is the way to go for tint.

Money2536 · 03-20-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thai357sig

Welcome from an e90 Brotha!

Plannin to follow the break-in? Might as well get it out of the way now. Look that car over with a magnifying glass when it arrives! Don't take delivery unless it passes your standards. Easier to raise issues before it becomes your car. Rather than after when the dealer all of the sudden doesn't give a shit.

Oh, and have patience. 2-3 weeks for build confirmation number, 1-2 weeks to build, 1 week at port awaiting ship, 2 weeks at sea, 1-2 weeks at arriving port and PDC, lastly another few days at your dealer getting prepped and checked out by a special M mechanic( or something like that, if I recall correctly).

Production started today for me. It took 26 total days since order was completed, but who's counting.

thai357sig · 03-20-2011, 07:02 PM

Congrats Money! So, June is when you be expecting a shiney new M? Luckeeyyyy!

M3Bahn · 03-20-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonifyd

I'm in downtown LA.

Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways?

What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels?
(Big no no if you ask me)
since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs.

I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protectivpe film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?

You can't go wrong with Premier.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...turbo-pdk.html

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402868

http://www.luxury4play.com/lamborghi...urcielago.html

M3Bahn · 03-20-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrad01

Why do people put those bra things on their cars? They look hideous and leave a mess when you want them removed. A bonnet respray isn't expensive if you have a couple of stonechips - and the car looks hot *without* those bra thingies.

Am I missing something?

Depends quality of install and materials.

I know in other countries resprays are more popular.

03-18-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
Tonifyd Lieutenant Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 433 iTrader: (0)	Hello Bimmerpost! Good Evening. New member here. After months and months of debating and deciding, I finally pulled the trigger. I spoke with a few dealers, but nothing really seemed like a good deal, nor did I appreciate their attitude. One day I was with friends eating dinner, and he happened to know someone at the dealer. It was about 9:15 PM on a Tuesday night already, but he said we can stop by to check out what they had to offer me. Around 11:55PM, we closed the deal. Thumbs up to my dealer. Very informative and was a gentleman with respect. It might have helped that my friend I went with knew the guy. I wanted a super sedan and this seemed like the last of its kind. I couldn't resist. 2011.75 Jet Black E90 Sedan 6MT, Black Int., Carbon Leather Trim, Convenience, Premium 2, Cold Weather, Competition, 6NR, Enhanced Premium Sound, Moon roof, pretty much fully loaded. It's only been two days and I'm getting impatient already.. Is there a more accurate way of tracking your build besides the tracker on the BMWNA website? Anyway, just wanted to say Hi.
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03-18-2011, 01:48 AM	#4
aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,328 iTrader: (4)	Welcome! The best place to get a tint in Socal is STM for their Huper Optik work. As for car washes, where exactly are you? I like Checkered Flag in Irvine and Red Carpet in Manhattan Beach for basic service, as long as you specify a hand wash. If you want something better, you should get a detailing job from the likes of Erik aka Eclipsis on the forums. __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT

03-18-2011, 07:35 AM	#6
donovan Brigadier General Drives: E92 m3 AW, light package Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: le' Murica Posts: 3,036 iTrader: (8)	Hi Toni. __________________ e46 m3 Black To many mods

03-18-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
Chowster E60_to_E90 Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,175 iTrader: (2)	Hi. Welcome to the world of E90s! __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2, 255/30 285/30 Performance Mods: Dinan stage 1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs, BPMSport stage II tune; V1 Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console; Arkym CF diffuser; OEM Edition grilles; IND painted reflectors/side gills; LUX; LED interior; tint

03-20-2011, 01:15 PM	#10
pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada Posts: 1,547 iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase. __________________ Patrice 2007 X5 4.8i Monaco Blue on Saddle Brown 2009 E90 M3 Melbourne Red on Black (June 2009)

03-18-2011, 12:58 AM	#2
piloto Captain Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 832 iTrader: (0)	Congrats!

03-18-2011, 01:02 AM	#3
Tonifyd Lieutenant Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 433 iTrader: (0)	Thank You Now for the important stuff.. where is the best place to get a car wash? detail? tint? clear bra? service?

03-18-2011, 01:54 AM	#5
Tonifyd Lieutenant Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 433 iTrader: (0)	I'm in downtown LA. Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways? What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels? (Big no no if you ask me) since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs. I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protective film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?

03-20-2011, 01:27 PM	#11
donovan Brigadier General Drives: E92 m3 AW, light package Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: le' Murica Posts: 3,036 iTrader: (8)	Sorry..Tony __________________ e46 m3 Black To many mods

03-20-2011, 01:55 PM	#12
thai357sig First Lieutenant Drives: 06' Sienna Ltd AWd, V6 Camry Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Silver Spring MD Posts: 325 iTrader: (0)	Welcome from an e90 Brotha! Plannin to follow the break-in? Might as well get it out of the way now. Look that car over with a magnifying glass when it arrives! Don't take delivery unless it passes your standards. Easier to raise issues before it becomes your car. Rather than after when the dealer all of the sudden doesn't give a shit. Oh, and have patience. 2-3 weeks for build confirmation number, 1-2 weeks to build, 1 week at port awaiting ship, 2 weeks at sea, 1-2 weeks at arriving port and PDC, lastly another few days at your dealer getting prepped and checked out by a special M mechanic( or something like that, if I recall correctly). __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*

03-20-2011, 03:47 PM	#15
MikeyBMWM Lieutenant Drives: M530d E39 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warsaw Posts: 418 iTrader: (0)	Welcome

03-20-2011, 03:52 PM	#16
ooowowizstev Brigadier General Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Irvine Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (4)	Hann @ STM is the way to go for tint. __________________ '08 E92 ///M3 - AW/BLK/CF, M-DCT, 19's H&R, Vorsteiner, Eisenmann, BMC, BBS More to come...

03-20-2011, 07:02 PM	#18
thai357sig First Lieutenant Drives: 06' Sienna Ltd AWd, V6 Camry Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Silver Spring MD Posts: 325 iTrader: (0)	Congrats Money! So, June is when you be expecting a shiney new M? Luckeeyyyy! __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*

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