Hello from San Diego

BMWdon · 12-28-2008, 07:57 PM

Just joined this group and wanted to introduce myself and say hello

, Any other members from the San Diego area?

Now burning gas in a 08 Sedan, 6spd, Sparkling Graphite w/Black Extended Leather, Technology Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Moonroof, Sunsahdes, PDC, Premium Sound, Satellite and Ipod.

Loved my 335i, but this, is there any more fun getting 10MPG

Don

jaserion · 12-28-2008, 07:59 PM

welcome, and pics or

Deda · 12-29-2008, 03:35 AM

welcome!

swamp2 · 12-29-2008, 04:43 AM

Howdy, long time member here from San Diego. I picked up one of the first M-DCT Coupes in So Cal. Welcome aboard.

PunjabiM3 · 12-29-2008, 10:44 AM

Welcome and enjoy all the resources the forum has to offer! Makes it that much harder to leave your car in stock form unfortunately!

arr0gant · 12-29-2008, 10:52 AM

From a family car to a sports car, good move!

inmotion · 12-29-2008, 01:36 PM

welcome to the board. California's a great place to have any car.

BMWdon · 12-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Thank You guys for the warm welcome.

Looking for input, what are the best modifications to do witha $1000 max budget?

Thanks for the help.

swamp2 · 12-30-2008, 01:06 AM

I'd say go cosmetic with $1k.

My personal suggestions (and what I did as well) was:

-Matte black grills ~$90
-Matte black side marker housings ~$70
-Wheel spacers ~$150
-Clear/painted/smoked front bumper cover reflectors ~$70 (I did smoked...)

That leaves a lot of funds left over. You can't do an nice clear bra, exhaust or wheels with the remaining money. I'd splurge and get a good clear bra though, definitely worth it.

Cheers, have a great new year.

MVEED3 · 01-05-2009, 03:53 PM

Are you happy with the smoked or do you wish you got painted?

I'd use the extra funds for H&R springs.

Allen

BMWdon · 01-15-2009, 04:06 AM

The reveal soon.

Thanks for all the input.

Don

sdm3 · 01-19-2009, 01:14 AM

Whats the best place to get the H&R springs installed in SD?

BMWdon · 01-31-2009, 10:09 PM

I had mine done at Brecht BMW

Don

MarksM · 02-01-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWdon

Thank You guys for the warm welcome.

Looking for input, what are the best modifications to do witha $1000 max budget?

Thanks for the help.

2 BMW club driving schools

!Xoible · 02-01-2009, 05:49 PM

hvd.kevin · 02-03-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWdon

Just joined this group and wanted to introduce myself and say hello

, Any other members from the San Diego area?

Now burning gas in a 08 Sedan, 6spd, Sparkling Graphite w/Black Extended Leather, Technology Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Moonroof, Sunsahdes, PDC, Premium Sound, Satellite and Ipod.

Loved my 335i, but this, is there any more fun getting 10MPG

Don

Welcome, new member myself. Congrads on the new toy.

I'm around the Mission Valley. Paddy got an JB E90 M3 6spd. He's from SD too. So, now we got a MR, JB, and SG E90 M3 rolling around SD. Nice.... Hope we can meet up sometime.

Paddy · 02-03-2009, 11:05 AM

Hey Don Congrats!

Be on the look out for a Jerez Black M3. I haven't been able to stop driving it since I got it, so I'm all over San Diego.

I'm living off 5/Balboa.

Check out the SLO nocal-socal meet in the regional forums. March 28th.

ACG San Diego · 02-03-2009, 02:36 PM

Welcome Don,

Let us know if there is anything we can help you out with here in San Diego.

james

Paddy · 02-03-2009, 04:41 PM

Hey Don,
was that you coming down Carmel Mtn Road about 1PM today, and turned onto 5/805 on ramp heading South?

If so "Nice Car", I passed you by heading down the hill.

hvd.kevin · 02-03-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paddy

Hey Don,
was that you coming down Carmel Mtn Road about 1PM today, and turned onto 5/805 on ramp heading South?

If so "Nice Car", I passed you by heading down the hill.

What! you guys are out driving, and I'm stuck at work... this blows.!!!! Well, at least there's still Norcal/Socal.

Paddy · 02-03-2009, 05:34 PM

I was over in Rancho Bernado for lunch, took 56 East but came back the back roads by 4S ranch. Was able to gun it a little as the roads were empty.

ACG San Diego · 02-03-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvd.kevin

What! you guys are out driving, and I'm stuck at work... this blows.!!!! Well, at least there's still Norcal/Socal.

haha yea we have the wrong job if all you guys are all out driving around enjoying the weather!

12-28-2008, 07:57 PM	#1
BMWdon New Member Drives: 08 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Hello from San Diego Just joined this group and wanted to introduce myself and say hello , Any other members from the San Diego area? Now burning gas in a 08 Sedan, 6spd, Sparkling Graphite w/Black Extended Leather, Technology Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Moonroof, Sunsahdes, PDC, Premium Sound, Satellite and Ipod. Loved my 335i, but this, is there any more fun getting 10MPG Don
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12-28-2008, 07:59 PM	#2
jaserion Captain Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 960 iTrader: (0)	welcome, and pics or __________________ 2011 E93 M3 /// Loving it... 2008 E92 M3 - Gone 2008 E92 335xi - Gone 2006 E90 325i - Gone

12-29-2008, 10:44 AM	#5
PunjabiM3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,673 iTrader: (1)	Welcome and enjoy all the resources the forum has to offer! Makes it that much harder to leave your car in stock form unfortunately! __________________ New ride ETA 2 weeks 2012 Audi A6 Prestige, Moonlight Blue 2009 Lexus ES350, Sparkling Graphite (wife's) Previous: 11 e82 1M, 07 997TT, 08 e92 M3, 06 997 C2S, 05 e46 M3 coupe, 03.5 e46 M3 cabrio

12-29-2008, 10:52 AM	#6
arr0gant Lieutenant Drives: 2004 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	From a family car to a sports car, good move! __________________ 2004 M3 Convertible pics 2004 Jeep Wrangler X 2008 BMW M3 Sedan 2001 911 Turbo, 2002 Porsche 911 C4S, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V,BoxsterS

12-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#7
inmotion Lieutenant Drives: where do I start? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 528 iTrader: (0)	welcome to the board. California's a great place to have any car. __________________ E60 M5 Silverstone, Balloon White Gallardo Spider, Rosso Corsa F430, Audi CG Q7 Sportline, IS R8 before and DG R8 now, Basalt Black Carrera GT, SG M3 DCT, Orange GT3RS, IS CLK63 Black Series On order: 2010 R8 V10

12-29-2008, 03:35 AM	#3
Deda Major General Drives: BMW X6 35d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 6,400 iTrader: (0)	welcome!

12-29-2008, 04:43 AM	#4
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 8,317 iTrader: (1)	Howdy, long time member here from San Diego. I picked up one of the first M-DCT Coupes in So Cal. Welcome aboard.

12-29-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
BMWdon New Member Drives: 08 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Thank You guys for the warm welcome. Looking for input, what are the best modifications to do witha $1000 max budget? Thanks for the help.

12-30-2008, 01:06 AM	#9
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 8,317 iTrader: (1)	I'd say go cosmetic with $1k. My personal suggestions (and what I did as well) was: -Matte black grills ~$90 -Matte black side marker housings ~$70 -Wheel spacers ~$150 -Clear/painted/smoked front bumper cover reflectors ~$70 (I did smoked...) That leaves a lot of funds left over. You can't do an nice clear bra, exhaust or wheels with the remaining money. I'd splurge and get a good clear bra though, definitely worth it. Cheers, have a great new year.

01-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#10
MVEED3 Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 e90 M3/'12 S1k Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 246 iTrader: (6)	Are you happy with the smoked or do you wish you got painted? I'd use the extra funds for H&R springs. Allen __________________ 2012 Bluefire S1kRR 2008 Sparkling Graphite e90 M3 6spd 2008 Jet Black e90 335i 6spd (sold) 1998 Estoril e36 M3 built (sold) 1988 Dinan 535i 5spd Euro-spec (sold)

01-15-2009, 04:06 AM	#11
BMWdon New Member Drives: 08 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	The Modifications have begun The reveal soon. Thanks for all the input. Don Attached Images

01-19-2009, 01:14 AM	#12
sdm3 Private First Class Drives: 08 550i, 09 E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 107 iTrader: (2)	Whats the best place to get the H&R springs installed in SD?

01-31-2009, 10:09 PM	#13
BMWdon New Member Drives: 08 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	I had mine done at Brecht BMW Don

02-01-2009, 05:49 PM	#15
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,045 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]

02-03-2009, 11:05 AM	#17
Paddy Lieutenant Drives: 08' M3, Jerez Black, ZPP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 598 iTrader: (1)	Hey Don Congrats! Be on the look out for a Jerez Black M3. I haven't been able to stop driving it since I got it, so I'm all over San Diego. I'm living off 5/Balboa. Check out the SLO nocal-socal meet in the regional forums. March 28th.

02-03-2009, 02:36 PM	#18
ACG San Diego First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 341 iTrader: (0)	Welcome Don, Let us know if there is anything we can help you out with here in San Diego. james

02-03-2009, 04:41 PM	#19
Paddy Lieutenant Drives: 08' M3, Jerez Black, ZPP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 598 iTrader: (1)	Hey Don, was that you coming down Carmel Mtn Road about 1PM today, and turned onto 5/805 on ramp heading South? If so "Nice Car", I passed you by heading down the hill.

02-03-2009, 05:34 PM	#21
Paddy Lieutenant Drives: 08' M3, Jerez Black, ZPP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 598 iTrader: (1)	I was over in Rancho Bernado for lunch, took 56 East but came back the back roads by 4S ranch. Was able to gun it a little as the roads were empty.

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