Calgary Thread

D-Rock · 06-03-2009, 12:15 AM

Nice color.

They dont make sparkling graphite anymore for the 09 m3?

Brianrg · 06-03-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Eurotrash8

Anyone in Cowgary want to pick up a set of AW painted reflectors?

I have an extra set that are from the infamous IND which are BNIB.

I'm thinking $50 cad is pretty reasonable as you will not need to be troubled with shipping, currency, etc.

Let me know
Thanks
Kevin

Hey Kevin,
Will these work on a sedan?
Great to meet you on the weekend.
Brian

Eurotrash8 · 06-03-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianrg

Hey Kevin,
Will these work on a sedan?
Great to meet you on the weekend.
Brian

Hey Brian,

It was great to meet you as well. Your car sounds wicked from the little bit I heard.

These will work on both the coupe & sedan.

Let me know if you want them and I can have them shipped to you in 4 1/2min

Jimmer · 06-03-2009, 12:11 PM

The meet looked great - sorry I couldn't make it. Hopefully I'll be at the next one.

Jimmer · 06-03-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Projectile

Have any Calgarians had the dreaded M-DCT lag issue?

My M3 is due in 2 weeks with DCT and I am having second thoughts given what I've read here in the main forum . . . Any bad or reassuring news here at home?

Yes, the lag is present. Is it bad? No. IMO not nearly as bad as everyone making it out to be. I hardly ever drive in auto tho. If I'm looking for the lag and want to make it happen (not shifting down into 1st when possiblility of not coming to a complete stop) I can find it. Other then that it's not an issue. I'm guessing your car will have at least version 31.1

Projectile · 06-03-2009, 01:03 PM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Do you have information that v31.1 prevents or reduces the lag issue? I'm just wondering why you brought it up (I'm pretty ignorant!) . . .

Jimmer · 06-03-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Projectile

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Do you have information that v31.1 prevents or reduces the lag issue? I'm just wondering why you brought it up (I'm pretty ignorant!) . . .

Okay, I 'BELIEVE' when I got my update done at CBMW it put it to v31.1 but they didn't 100% confirm this. I noticed faster shifts (yet smoother) and refusal to shift under heavy braking was gone. It was a improvement for sure. The lag issue is not resolved with 31.1.
Canada is WAY behind the U.S. with the updates as they are well past 31.1. I had many manual cars over the years and love the DCT. If I had to do it all over again I would pick DCT. This is the first one I liked, I didn't like SMG at all and other brands don't get it quite right to me.

CSMRX7 · 06-03-2009, 03:28 PM

Anyone have a deal with the parts departments at our local dealers, I need to order a couple of things, and could not get a discount.

Jason

sparkyg · 06-03-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

Anyone have a deal with the parts departments at our local dealers, I need to order a couple of things, and could not get a discount.

Jason

What are you ordering?

I talk to Colin Grant at Calgary BMW all the time. Just ordered Dinan Spring set.

Just ask to see if he can work out a deal for you.

Brianrg · 06-03-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

Anyone have a deal with the parts departments at our local dealers, I need to order a couple of things, and could not get a discount.

Jason

Curious what you are ordering.
I may be able to help as well.

Jimmer · 06-03-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

Anyone have a deal with the parts departments at our local dealers, I need to order a couple of things, and could not get a discount.

Jason

If you are a member of the SABMW Club we get 10 or 15% off (can't remember which one) all parts ordered. And yes, Collin at Calgary BMW is the Dinan specialist who I deal with too. I've ordered camber plates and software through him which are installed and the Dinan diff goes in on Friday (through Collin as well).

CSMRX7 · 06-04-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmer

If you are a member of the SABMW Club we get 10 or 15% off (can't remember which one) all parts ordered. And yes, Collin at Calgary BMW is the Dinan specialist who I deal with too. I've ordered camber plates and software through him which are installed and the Dinan diff goes in on Friday (through Collin as well).

Jim,

What is SABMW

Also how do the camber plates install. Do they replace the oem suspension top hats? If not how do they connect?

Brianrg · 06-04-2009, 09:58 PM

Has anyone here had problems with their tinted windows?
Something on the inside of the doors is scratching the tint.
I called BMW Canada and they have not heard anything yet but in the US there has been a lot of similar issues.
Appreciate any feedback.

Jimmer · 06-06-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CSMRX7

Jim,

What is SABMW

Also how do the camber plates install. Do they replace the oem suspension top hats? If not how do they connect?

Hey Jason,

Yes, I believe (not 100%) that is how the camber is installed.

SABMW is Southern Alberta BMW Club. http://www.sabmwclub.com/
$60.00 per year.

My car is back on the road with 4 new tires (guess they shoulda been WINTER tires!! WTF??) and the Dinan Diff... Although I'm in my break-in period of 2000km I can tell the 15% more tq is amazing!! Anyone with DCT I highly recommend.

Brianrg · 06-06-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmer

Hey Jason,

Yes, I believe (not 100%) that is how the camber is installed.

SABMW is Southern Alberta BMW Club. http://www.sabmwclub.com/
$60.00 per year.

My car is back on the road with 4 new tires (guess they shoulda been WINTER tires!! WTF??) and the Dinan Diff... Although I'm in my break-in period of 2000km I can tell the 15% more tq is amazing!! Anyone with DCT I highly recommend.

You are lucky.
6MT's only receive about 6.5% gains with the 4.10.

nd54 · 06-10-2009, 08:16 PM

Anyone know a good place to get a lazer jammer installed, and my radar detector hardwired? I've been putting it off but there are way too many cops around now. I went to a place yesterday but the quote was pretty high, looking to see if there are other options.

Eurotrash8 · 06-10-2009, 11:00 PM

A question regarding quality of workmanship is obviously subjective. That being said If you don't mind driving to Edmonton though I can gaurantee you will have THE BEST installer in Alberta I can speak of working on your M3. I worked in the industry for several years to know the good from the bad. Pm me for his contact info if you like.

Btw, can I ask what you plan on using for a jammer & radar?

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Originally Posted by nd54

Anyone know a good place to get a lazer jammer installed, and my radar detector hardwired? I've been putting it off but there are way too many cops around now. I went to a place yesterday but the quote was pretty high, looking to see if there are other options.

Brianrg · 06-12-2009, 12:10 AM

Is there anyone here that will be at the track on Monday?

CSMRX7 · 06-12-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianrg

Is there anyone here that will be at the track on Monday?

What event is on Monday?

Brianrg · 06-12-2009, 03:11 PM

It is the advanced BMW class through Jay.

Projectile · 06-14-2009, 10:34 PM

Is anybody here able to use their iPhone 3G both as a phone (bluetooth) and iPod when connected via the armrest port?

CanM3 · 06-15-2009, 05:50 AM

Where are the Calgary contingent folks getting their mods from?
Tunerworks?
I have the Dinan exhaust (ordered from Colin) sitting at Calgary BMW waiting for me to get back home..I was going to get the Dinan Flash as well, but I would like to talk to some other shops to see whats available in the calgary area....Also, what about intakes? I see the thread about the $850 Dinan intake system, but I am looking for something a little more realistic in price....any reccomendations from the group? price? ordered from??

tia

jc

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