Official: Ventura County Chat Thread

theriz · 04-12-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes.

Interesting.

I've been looking at the HP Autowerk site and they have some pretty fancy suspension stuff. Something like this would be great, but the price tag is too much for me, right now...

http://www.hpashop.com/product.sc?pr...categoryId=174

I have no idea what you're talking about lol.

lol. you know how you have your profile pic then you have those other pics on the top middle. people have like pictures of things like city's and stuff...

wondering if anyone has seen a bmw one.

E90///M3` · 04-12-2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes.

Interesting.

I've been looking at the HP Autowerk site and they have some pretty fancy suspension stuff. Something like this would be great, but the price tag is too much for me, right now...

http://www.hpashop.com/product.sc?pr...categoryId=174

same set-up I want... I already got a quote, so i know what you're talking about! lol... but IMHO i think it may be worth it

i will get that suspension... one of these days.

WesleyC · 04-12-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by acuteperformance

What's the issue with the KW V3s? I just purchased a few sets to stock. Did I miss something?

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

From what I've read, the issues don't lie specifically with the V3's, but rather KW as a whole company. They seem to have some quality issues.

acuteperformance · 04-12-2011, 12:36 AM

Interesting... Maybe I should've stocked a few Bilstein sets as well.

Do you have any info on the KWs? If there really is an issue I'd like to bring it up with them.

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes.

From what I've read, the issues don't lie specifically with the V3's, but rather KW as a whole company. They seem to have some quality issues.

WesleyC · 04-12-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by theriz

lol. you know how you have your profile pic then you have those other pics on the top middle. people have like pictures of things like city's and stuff...

wondering if anyone has seen a bmw one.

Oh yea, I know what you're talking about. I think there is a website that generates those pics for you, but I don't remember the name.

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

same set-up I want... I already got a quote, so i know what you're talking about! lol... but IMHO i think it may be worth it

i will get that suspension... one of these days.

I mean, a few hundred dollars isn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but it's a bit much to swallow at first.

WesleyC · 04-12-2011, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuteperformance

Interesting... Maybe I should've stocked a few Bilstein sets as well.

Do you have any info on the KWs? If there really is an issue I'd like to bring it up with them.

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

If you search around, you will see people talking about various problems (e.g., squeaks, parts breaking), but what you read on forums is obviously not representative of the entire company. What we read here will give us a skewed perception.

I'm sure KW is a fine company, especially if they offer lifetime warranties on all of their products.

persian54 · 04-12-2011, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuteperformance

What's the issue with the KW V3s? I just purchased a few sets to stock. Did I miss something?

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

I remember a lot of squeaking issues

but this was about 1-2 years ago

Definitive · 04-12-2011, 10:08 AM

I have a squeak, but only when I shift hard. Never hear it otherwise... I'm guessing it's a rubber bushing or something. Who knows. I'll never find it.

M_BYEEE · 04-12-2011, 10:43 AM

I know you guys are all M3Heads over here but what do you think about the 1M it's been growing on me recently

I would have to wait until someone wanted to sell theirs though because there is no way I could order one the list is probably soooo long. It's such a little beast it looks like a pitbull to me

mot · 04-12-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by amg135i

I know you guys are all M3Heads over here but what do you think about the 1M it's been growing on me recently

I would have to wait until someone wanted to sell theirs though because there is no way I could order one the list is probably soooo long. It's such a little beast it looks like a pitbull to me

It does look aggressive. I would like to check it out in person and maybe have a test-drive.

Definitive · 04-12-2011, 10:51 AM

Its def a cool little car. Too small for me. But I could see getting one as a dedicated track car one day!

D

M_BYEEE · 04-12-2011, 10:56 AM

unlike you though Jamie I only typically carry one passenger with me and I dont need a backseat or four doors for a carseat

I bet if I got one of these I could tune it to put down a hair over 400 HP and give you M3 guys a run for your money on the track, maybe not Jason. Essentially its the m3 chassis and components only 3" shorter and weighs a little bit less. I didnt really like it at first because its soo similar to my car now but the rarity and uniqueness of it is really starting to get to me

persian54 · 04-12-2011, 12:03 PM

depends on the track honestly

a track like SOW then yes. but one like Big Willow... it's a drivers race

WesleyC · 04-12-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amg135i

I know you guys are all M3Heads over here but what do you think about the 1M it's been growing on me recently

I would have to wait until someone wanted to sell theirs though because there is no way I could order one the list is probably soooo long. It's such a little beast it looks like a pitbull to me

I like the looks of it, but I haven't looked into the car in depth. It's a shame that they didn't use the S65, but that engine is on it's way out and besides, the 1M with an S65 would just destroy the M3, unless it was detuned.

M_BYEEE · 04-12-2011, 12:19 PM

sorry mr. track-style expert hahaha

WesleyC · 04-12-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Definitive

Its def a cool little car. Too small for me. But I could see getting one as a dedicated track car one day!

D

For a track car, I'd actually love a Miata lol.

acuteperformance · 04-12-2011, 12:49 PM

I went to New Century looking to find more info about the M1, was even slightly interested in putting down a deposit until he told me there was a $10k dealer markup. Screw that, I'd rather pickup an M3 at that price.

Michael

theriz · 04-12-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuteperformance

I went to New Century looking to find more info about the M1, was even slightly interested in putting down a deposit until he told me there was a $10k dealer markup. Screw that, I'd rather pickup an M3 at that price.

Michael

its who you know!

acuteperformance · 04-12-2011, 12:57 PM

that's probably true. i don't normally go through that dealer just stopped by. i normally work with ryan over at steven thomas.

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

Quote:

Originally Posted by theriz

its who you know!

persian54 · 04-12-2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes.

I like the looks of it, but I haven't looked into the car in depth. It's a shame that they didn't use the S65, but that engine is on it's way out and besides, the 1M with an S65 would just destroy the M3, unless it was detuned.

If it had a S65 in there I'd more than likely get one

but it would dethrone the M3 too much lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by amg135i

sorry mr. track-style expert hahaha

I'm no expert

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes.

For a track car, I'd actually love a Miata lol.

I'd love a S2k!

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuteperformance

I went to New Century looking to find more info about the M1, was even slightly interested in putting down a deposit until he told me there was a $10k dealer markup. Screw that, I'd rather pickup an M3 at that price.

Michael

Screw that. I'll take one at invoice

Quote:

Originally Posted by theriz

its who you know!

Yup

theriz · 04-12-2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuteperformance

that's probably true. i don't normally go through that dealer just stopped by. i normally work with ryan over at steven thomas.

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

ahh okay.. Ryan Bosman or Amico?
yeah they are usually pretty good..

Did i tell you guys about the sting operation that the CHP is doing?

Anyway, its the whole month of April. They are going for tint and talking on cell phone while driving, from now till the end of the month. justa FYI

acuteperformance · 04-12-2011, 01:06 PM

Ryan Amico. Looks like they are doing MSRP.

"Currently, only have two allocated 1M's(both of which are spoken for). I have 5 potential clients on a waiting list, should I receive more allocation. Due to our limited allocation, we are selling them at MSRP.

Ryan Amico"

Michael
Owner
Acute Performance

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