Calgary Thread

[403blue]

Anyone here was driving a pre lci e90 M3 AW 2 days ago at mcleod?

[403blue]

My M3 got stuck, so i gave up and parked it inside the garage.


Now i drive this in winter

[NELSON.MLGB]

Originally Posted by 403[blue]

My M3 got stuck, so i gave up and parked it inside the garage.


Now i drive this in winter

I think I saw you on crowchild today, nice winter beater.

[CSMRX7]

Originally Posted by M3@Apex

Anyone still driving their M3s in this weather?

I do and I'm noticing some odd behavior. When trying to accelerate agressively from a stand still in the snow, the entire car begins to shake fairly noticeably when it loses traction. It goes away if I keep on the throttle and DSC kicks in or if I let off the throttle.

I tried turning off DSC and it shakes as well. It does not do this if I try to accelerate slowly minimizing wheel spin.

Anyone notice this with their Ms?

I am driving mine and don't have any of those symptoms.

[Twinbo]

Originally Posted by CSMRX7

I am driving mine and don't have any of those symptoms.

I've noticed the same reaction with my car. I thought it was just the limited slip getting confused by the all the slipping. Doesn't happen unless I'm being a hooligan.

[M3@Apex]

Exactly, it only happens if you're at a complete stop on ice/slippery packed snow, and then you try and drive off slightly more aggressively. I've actually tried the same in my dad's car (his is a DCT mine's a 6MT) and it does the same thing as well, so I'm not worried anymore.

[CSMRX7]

Originally Posted by M3@Apex

Exactly, it only happens if you're at a complete stop on ice/slippery packed snow, and then you try and drive off slightly more aggressively. I've actually tried the same in my dad's car (his is a DCT mine's a 6MT) and it does the same thing as well, so I'm not worried anymore.

Maybe you just need more power to solve the problem

[NELSON.MLGB]

j2m's old car? there is a difference when the car goes to a different owner..

[Sandye90m3]

220M 19" BMW Rims for sale. I'll let them go for $1200 for the forum.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details....dId=1045632719

[RDSACNQ]

What Calgary local shop do you guys recommend for coilover installation and tuning? Thanks.

[CSMRX7]

Originally Posted by RDSACNQ

What Calgary local shop do you guys recommend for coilover installation and tuning? Thanks.

Tunerworks for sure.

[403blue]

Selling a set of 220 M Rims with some rashes on them.
Rears have no tires but fronts still good for another season or so.
1000 takes it off me. Need them out asap.

Also selling oem m3 exhaust cutback for 300 dollars.

[wifesbimmer]

I moved away from Calgary to Grande Prairie five years ago. I have been in Calgary for 5 days not to visit my parents and I cannot believe how beautiful it is here in Calgary. I have already seen a handful of people on their bikes and summer rides. I could not stop saying WOW as I am driving in my F-150. I love this city. It is very unfortunate that I am moving to Edmonton this spring.

[Sandye90m3]

Originally Posted by wifesbimmer

I moved away from Calgary to Grande Prairie five years ago. I have been in Calgary for 5 days not to visit my parents and I cannot believe how beautiful it is here in Calgary. I have already seen a handful of people on their bikes and summer rides. I could not stop saying WOW as I am driving in my F-150. I love this city. It is very unfortunate that I am moving to Edmonton this spring.

Definitely. When I was living in Calgary I never appreciated it as much, till now. I've been living in California for the past couple of years, and although the weather is nice, that is all that supersedes Calgary.

[403blue]

Anyone driving their M3's yet?

[CSMRX7]

Originally Posted by 403[blue]

Anyone driving their M3's yet?

I drive it all year around so yes.

I did drive my summer car most of last week, and if the weather stays nice will keep driving it on dry days.

[M3@Apex]

I drive mine year round too. I just take off my Cf splitters and drive through snow.

[403blue]

Originally Posted by CSMRX7

I drive it all year around so yes.

I did drive my summer car most of last week, and if the weather stays nice will keep driving it on dry days.

Yeah i been driving my M past 2 weeks since no snow..
i don't want to burn through my GTR's Rubber that fast =/

[403blue]

Originally Posted by M3@Apex

I drive mine year round too. I just take off my Cf splitters and drive through snow.

How does the M3 do in snow with winter tires on ?
Im planning on selling one of my cars as I'm expecting a kid soon
so i need to get a SUV in 6 months.

[M3@Apex]

Originally Posted by 403[blue]

How does the M3 do in snow with winter tires on ?
Im planning on selling one of my cars as I'm expecting a kid soon
so i need to get a SUV in 6 months.

Congrats on the kid!

The car does fine in the snow. I had to replace my felt under tray with all the ice I was hitting on the road, but besides that it gets me where I need to and I haven't gotten stuck (yet).

[CSMRX7]

Originally Posted by M3@Apex

Congrats on the kid!

The car does fine in the snow. I had to replace my felt under tray with all the ice I was hitting on the road, but besides that it gets me where I need to and I haven't gotten stuck (yet).

+1 I have never had a problem with the M3 in the snow. Also a lot easier to fit a baby seat in when you need to over a GTR.

[M3@Apex]

Does anyone have any interesting wheels for sale? Looking to possibly change things up this summer.