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Seven7 · 06-15-2012, 05:43 AM

Hey guys! I'm wondering how many of you are from the west coast? I mainly see members from DT Toronto or the GTA and a few from Calgary but rarely any from Vancouver or from BC itself! Feel free to share anything here whether it may be questions or just things you come across. I'd be happy to know that there are people representing Vancouver/West Coast in this forum!

bruza · 06-15-2012, 11:00 AM

West coast here (but on the US Side

)

That being said, I'm only an hour from Vancouver.

Anyone up for a gtg and drive?

schnell325 · 06-15-2012, 11:09 AM

I'm probably the only E9x north of Kamloops I am guessing!!!

(Way up in Prince George)

HP Man · 06-15-2012, 02:49 PM

There's a number of 604ers here, but not nearly as many (or as active) as the TO or Calgary folks.

kahunacanuck · 06-15-2012, 07:32 PM

Another 604 here!

Cidle · 06-15-2012, 10:10 PM

A local 604 here, gtg and meet sounds good, either side of the border works for me.
Hopefully, more locals chime in .....

GMW · 06-15-2012, 10:46 PM

I'll be a West coaster August 15th.... in Victoria anyway!

bruza · 06-17-2012, 09:42 PM

Good replies so far

Who wants to throw a date out for a drive/ gtg?

Chowster · 06-17-2012, 10:56 PM

Checking in.

Seven7 · 06-18-2012, 12:40 PM

Hey guys, do any of you here know where I can get my car worked on for a reasonable price? I need to get my exhaust adjusted, rims powder coated, reflectors added on, and change the side gill stickers. Thanks!

Chowster · 06-18-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Seven7

Hey guys, do any of you here know where I can get my car worked on for a reasonable price? I need to get my exhaust adjusted, rims powder coated, reflectors added on, and change the side gill stickers. Thanks!

I use Jessel Autohaus for stuff like exhaust and suspension installs. You should do some reading and learn to do the small stuff (reflectors, grills, gills, stickers, etc) yourself - it's actually pretty easy and fun!

Rudeman · 06-19-2012, 10:50 AM

604 m3 guy here, just back from a great track day at Mission with Morrisport. Good times!

DeltaBMW'r · 06-19-2012, 10:36 PM

2011 LBM E92 M3 6sp, ZCP here in sunny Delta

Cidle · 06-20-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudeman

604 m3 guy here, just back from a great track day at Mission with Morrisport. Good times!

Ya, it was a blast! have you thought about trying; Link: http://www.hookedondriving.com/hooke...rthwest-Region

Seven7 · 06-20-2012, 06:07 PM

Hey guys, I have a problem with my vehicle after installing my new exhaust. My gas milage went up 2x after installing them (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648312) (Please read my first post and last post in that thread, thanks!) and I am wondering where I can take my car to in vancouver to have it checked out and maybe reinstall it.

schnell325 · 06-20-2012, 06:38 PM

^^ You need to go to a dealer, or have you already?

Chowster · 06-21-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Seven7

Hey guys, I have a problem with my vehicle after installing my new exhaust. My gas milage went up 2x after installing them (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648312) (Please read my first post and last post in that thread, thanks!) and I am wondering where I can take my car to in vancouver to have it checked out and maybe reinstall it.

I average 15.2L/100km, over the past 20,000km. So your numbers (17/12) don't seem alarming. This car just consumes a lot of fuel in a normal state.

Seven7 · 06-21-2012, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chowster

I average 15.2L/100km, over the past 20,000km. So your numbers (17/12) don't seem alarming. This car just consumes a lot of fuel in a normal state.

I do about 8km/L on the highway before putting on the new exhaust, now I do 12. I've tried driving like I used with the new exhaust and the car downs the whole tank in a day while with the oem exhaust, it took 4 days (flooring it at times and revving it hard at times). Eversince I got this new exhaust system and driving like a grandma, I get gas 3x a week when I only get gas once every 10 days driving the same way but with the oem. I finish a quarter of the tank driving from ubc to Richmond and back, I didnt floor it, I drove 55km/hr the whole way. Even my buddies say theres sth wrong. Do you know who I can bring my car to? I don't want to bring it to the dealer because I'm scared they might void my warrenty

DJDeez · 06-21-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Seven7

Do you know who I can bring my car to? I don't want to bring it to the dealer because I'm scared they might void my warrenty

Take it to BMW Langley, ask to speak with Johnny. I have never dealt a better dealership or more helpful service advisor! Feel free to tell him Deep sent you and told you it's because nobody provides a better service

bnombe · 06-21-2012, 03:16 PM

Another from the Vancouver area checking in. Well, I haven't got my car yet

the wait is driving me crazy!!

Which brings me to the question I wanted to ask and am glad to see a local thread here

How long does it usually take for a factory order car to get here to our coast?

I placed the order in April; I did ask/tell them I want to have it "early July". So far the dealer has told me it's on time.

I just pinged today and was told it's "50% produced"... guess they slated me to get a June production car which makes sense based on my asking for "early July" delivery.

Anyone knows how many days to produce a M3? Then how many days of transit all the way from Germany to the West coast here?

Thanks!!

Chowster · 06-21-2012, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seven7

I do about 8km/L on the highway before putting on the new exhaust, now I do 12. I've tried driving like I used with the new exhaust and the car downs the whole tank in a day while with the oem exhaust, it took 4 days (flooring it at times and revving it hard at times). Eversince I got this new exhaust system and driving like a grandma, I get gas 3x a week when I only get gas once every 10 days driving the same way but with the oem. I finish a quarter of the tank driving from ubc to Richmond and back, I didnt floor it, I drove 55km/hr the whole way. Even my buddies say theres sth wrong. Do you know who I can bring my car to? I don't want to bring it to the dealer because I'm scared they might void my warrenty

8L/100km is really low. I get about 300km/tank in the city, ~350km mixed city and hwy. I really don't think you're too far off.

Take Deep's advice and seek help from the dealer. If you're scared about warranty, swap back to your OEM exhaust first.

DJDeez · 06-21-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chowster

If you're scared about warranty, swap back to your OEM exhaust first.

I have spoken with numerous individuals at BMW Langley and they have zero issues with customers installing cat-back exhausts. I had several employees compliment me on my exhaust note, none since I removed all four cats and both resonators though

06-15-2012, 05:43 AM	#1
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bruza Major 367 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: '21 M5 & '06 Volvo S60 R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	West coast here (but on the US Side ) That being said, I'm only an hour from Vancouver. Anyone up for a gtg and drive? __________________ 2021 M5 Competition Marina Bay Blue/ Individual Tartufo/ Individual Piano Black Trim. Took delivery 11/27/2020 2017 X5 ///M Silverstone/Mugello Red/ Carbon Fiber Trim Turned in 11/27/2020
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,389 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	I'm probably the only E9x north of Kamloops I am guessing!!! (Way up in Prince George) __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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HP Man First Lieutenant 21 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Batmobile Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (4)	There's a number of 604ers here, but not nearly as many (or as active) as the TO or Calgary folks.
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Cidle First Lieutenant 50 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (2)	A local 604 here, gtg and meet sounds good, either side of the border works for me. Hopefully, more locals chime in .....
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GMW Dolphin 38 41 Rep 817 Posts Drives: a Submarine Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (6)	I'll be a West coaster August 15th.... in Victoria anyway! __________________ 13' e92 M3 Frozen DARK Blue - Current 02' e39 540i Msport 6MT - DD 92' e34 535i AC Schnitzer - stolen/written off 11' e92 M3 - new owner 10' S1000RR - miss it every day / 09' K1300S - miss it most of all.
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06-17-2012, 09:42 PM	#8
bruza Major 367 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: '21 M5 & '06 Volvo S60 R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Good replies so far Who wants to throw a date out for a drive/ gtg? __________________ 2021 M5 Competition Marina Bay Blue/ Individual Tartufo/ Individual Piano Black Trim. Took delivery 11/27/2020 2017 X5 ///M Silverstone/Mugello Red/ Carbon Fiber Trim Turned in 11/27/2020
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Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	Checking in. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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06-18-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
Seven7 First Lieutenant 54 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (1)	Hey guys, do any of you here know where I can get my car worked on for a reasonable price? I need to get my exhaust adjusted, rims powder coated, reflectors added on, and change the side gill stickers. Thanks!
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06-19-2012, 10:50 AM	#12
Rudeman Cockometer pegged 1 Rep 62 Posts Drives: '08 SG M3 6spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	604 m3 guy here, just back from a great track day at Mission with Morrisport. Good times!
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Seven7 First Lieutenant 54 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (1)	Hey guys, I have a problem with my vehicle after installing my new exhaust. My gas milage went up 2x after installing them (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648312) (Please read my first post and last post in that thread, thanks!) and I am wondering where I can take my car to in vancouver to have it checked out and maybe reinstall it. Last edited by Seven7; 06-20-2012 at 07:04 PM..
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,389 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	^^ You need to go to a dealer, or have you already? __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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06-21-2012, 03:16 PM	#20
bnombe Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 234 Posts Drives: '12 E92M3 6MT/ZCP/JetBlkFoxRed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Another from the Vancouver area checking in. Well, I haven't got my car yet the wait is driving me crazy!! Which brings me to the question I wanted to ask and am glad to see a local thread here How long does it usually take for a factory order car to get here to our coast? I placed the order in April; I did ask/tell them I want to have it "early July". So far the dealer has told me it's on time. I just pinged today and was told it's "50% produced"... guess they slated me to get a June production car which makes sense based on my asking for "early July" delivery. Anyone knows how many days to produce a M3? Then how many days of transit all the way from Germany to the West coast here? Thanks!!
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