Raleigh area M owners

ajminn · 11-07-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin_D

When I had my M3's I always switched to a "winter" tire. If I did not switch I ran the BEST all season tire I could get in the sizes I wanted.

You can't run in dress shoes, better to be prepared...

I understand that you're not going to get the performance out of a summer tire in the winter. I guess my concern is that rather then getting a second set of wheels and tires for NC's mild winters, is it feasible to just drive conservatively during the winter months on PSS? When we had that recent rain last week with temps in the 40s-50s, I noticed a significant lack in grip, but nothing to the point where I couldn't control the car driving normal speed limit speeds. Assuming that the car isn't going out on snow or ice, I'd think keeping the summer tires would be okay. Any thoughts or experience on this?

Also, anyone have any recommendations for servicing between dealer-paid services (i.e., oil changes at 7.5k, etc.)?

Thanks!

Stallion150 · 11-13-2011, 11:08 AM

hey guys i'm based in chapel hill, but parents live out in brier creek. My 2011 E90 sedan will be arriving near Thanksgiving (Jerez black/Fox Red); If ya'll are planning on a meet up soon, that would be awesome. Any further thoughts on where to get the car washed?

Kamal

ajminn · 11-14-2011, 03:23 PM

I think every first saturday of the month, there's coffee and cars out by brier creek. I haven't gone out there, but I've heard there are some nice and rare vehicles that usually show up.

And I believe most wash their Ms themselves. Only place I've ever heard someone recommend was Bunky's on Glenwood, but that was like 5 years ago.

Wellardmac · 11-20-2011, 02:43 PM

I moved to RTP earlier this year and purchased my E90 M3 in July. It has been to Brier Creek once.

I would love to know of BMW drives happening in the area, so that I can tag along.

Here's a photo of my car:

I don't know how many more are in the area that look like it... I did see one visiting Performance BWM in Chapel Hill in early October and another (not sure if it was the same one) on HWY 64 in Apex in September.

m3keash · 11-20-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wellardmac

I moved to RTP earlier this year and purchased my E90 M3 in July. It has been to Brier Creek once.

I would love to know of BMW drives happening in the area, so that I can tag along.

Here's a photo of my car:

I don't know how many more are in the area that look like it... I did see one visiting Performance BWM in Chapel Hill in early October and another (not sure if it was the same one) on HWY 64 in Apex in September.

Yours looks like its Interlagos blue. I've got a Jerez Black that is out on Hwy 64 in Apex frequently.

Wellardmac · 11-20-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by m3keash

Yours looks like its Interlagos blue. I've got a Jerez Black that is out on Hwy 64 in Apex frequently.

Yes, mine is Interlagos Blue.

I think I've seen you a couple of times.

Templar · 11-21-2011, 03:22 PM

Swore I saw a white 1M heading down out of the Chicken Road gate side of Fort Bragg about a week ago.

ajminn · 02-24-2012, 12:41 PM

Anyone know of a good paintless dent removal shop? Got a ding on my hood when a patio umbrella came crashing down on it.

Wellardmac · 02-24-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ajminn

Anyone know of a good paintless dent removal shop? Got a ding on my hood when a patio umbrella came crashing down on it.

Performance BMW has a really good guy that they have come in, give them a call and see if they will give you his name and number.

cntgetm3 · 02-25-2012, 10:34 PM

Semi new here just got my M 2 weeks ago, in over in Jacksonville. A couple questions, is schaeffer bmw mod friendly or do you think I will get a hard time? Are there frequent meets around or is a trip to Raleigh in my near future?

Martin_D · 02-27-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ajminn

Anyone know of a good paintless dent removal shop? Got a ding on my hood when a patio umbrella came crashing down on it.

Ken Mori @ Dent Dominators is the best around Raleigh

Martin_D · 02-27-2012, 05:57 PM

We will be having an open house for the company launch here shortly. If anyone wants to learn proper detailing techniques or just hang out and test out some products feel free to inquire. Full details coming soon.

mdoughty · 02-27-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Templar

Swore I saw a white 1M heading down out of the Chicken Road gate side of Fort Bragg about a week ago.

There is a white one in town. Valley changed the color from fire orange to white....

M3Guy · 03-06-2012, 07:32 PM

Hey guys. I'm out in Greensboro but bring the M3 out for the C&C show every month. Would be great to meet some of you out there next month.

PDCMachine · 03-25-2012, 01:59 PM

Just wanted to post this up in here...I have a mint condition OEM BMW Performance Exhaust that came off my E92 M3 a few months ago when I sold my car. The exhaust has around 5,000 miles on it. I would much rather find a local buyer than have to deal with shipping due to the size.

I'm located near NCSU but would deliver the exhaust if you're close by. $2700 and its all yours. Email me at pdcmachine@gmail.com if you're interested.

Digital.James · 03-29-2012, 08:03 PM

can anyone suggest a detailer? my car needs a polish, but I'm too lazy to do it

930Man · 03-29-2012, 08:11 PM

Yes I have the best guy in town.. Very fair.. Did my ferraris ford gts porsche Rs's

Digital.James · 03-29-2012, 09:03 PM

contact info?

930Man · 03-29-2012, 09:11 PM

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Digital.James · 04-06-2012, 08:55 AM

now that my warranty is just about up, it's time to start modding. can anyone recommend a place that will install springs that isnt import motorwerks? they wanted $595... no thanks

Untouchable · 04-06-2012, 04:02 PM

wrong thread

ajminn · 05-18-2012, 08:15 AM

Saw another 08 e90 IB near brier creek this morning. And, I think I saw a child seat in the back as well? It's always nice to see other Ms with child seats. Get weird looks from other people sometime having an infant seat in the M, but I swear this car can do it all.

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Stallion150 Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	hey guys i'm based in chapel hill, but parents live out in brier creek. My 2011 E90 sedan will be arriving near Thanksgiving (Jerez black/Fox Red); If ya'll are planning on a meet up soon, that would be awesome. Any further thoughts on where to get the car washed? Kamal
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11-14-2011, 03:23 PM	#91
ajminn Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I think every first saturday of the month, there's coffee and cars out by brier creek. I haven't gone out there, but I've heard there are some nice and rare vehicles that usually show up. And I believe most wash their Ms themselves. Only place I've ever heard someone recommend was Bunky's on Glenwood, but that was like 5 years ago.
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11-20-2011, 02:43 PM	#92
Wellardmac Ninja World Traveler 5 Rep 73 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I moved to RTP earlier this year and purchased my E90 M3 in July. It has been to Brier Creek once. I would love to know of BMW drives happening in the area, so that I can tag along. Here's a photo of my car: I don't know how many more are in the area that look like it... I did see one visiting Performance BWM in Chapel Hill in early October and another (not sure if it was the same one) on HWY 64 in Apex in September.
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11-21-2011, 03:22 PM	#95
Templar Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	Swore I saw a white 1M heading down out of the Chicken Road gate side of Fort Bragg about a week ago. __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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02-24-2012, 12:41 PM	#96
ajminn Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Anyone know of a good paintless dent removal shop? Got a ding on my hood when a patio umbrella came crashing down on it.
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02-25-2012, 10:34 PM	#98
cntgetm3 Private First Class 10 Rep 160 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jville, NC iTrader: (0)	Semi new here just got my M 2 weeks ago, in over in Jacksonville. A couple questions, is schaeffer bmw mod friendly or do you think I will get a hard time? Are there frequent meets around or is a trip to Raleigh in my near future? __________________ Lux v3, IND, V1 Hardwire, ZHP lighted shift knob, Megan Racing Axel Back, Custom race x-pipe, MS filter, Arkym Diffuser, OEM Carbon Lip Spoiler, and still more to come.
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02-27-2012, 05:57 PM	#100
Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (34)	We will be having an open house for the company launch here shortly. If anyone wants to learn proper detailing techniques or just hang out and test out some products feel free to inquire. Full details coming soon.
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03-06-2012, 07:32 PM	#102
M3Guy Private First Class 31 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Elon, NC iTrader: (1)	Hey guys. I'm out in Greensboro but bring the M3 out for the C&C show every month. Would be great to meet some of you out there next month.
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03-25-2012, 01:59 PM	#103
PDCMachine Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 251 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast iTrader: (3)	Just wanted to post this up in here...I have a mint condition OEM BMW Performance Exhaust that came off my E92 M3 a few months ago when I sold my car. The exhaust has around 5,000 miles on it. I would much rather find a local buyer than have to deal with shipping due to the size. I'm located near NCSU but would deliver the exhaust if you're close by. $2700 and its all yours. Email me at pdcmachine@gmail.com if you're interested.
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03-29-2012, 08:03 PM	#104
Digital.James Colonel 119 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	can anyone suggest a detailer? my car needs a polish, but I'm too lazy to do it
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03-29-2012, 08:11 PM	#105
930Man Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 274 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Yes I have the best guy in town.. Very fair.. Did my ferraris ford gts porsche Rs's __________________ 2009 AW M3 1995 E36 full race
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03-29-2012, 09:03 PM	#106
Digital.James Colonel 119 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	contact info?
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03-29-2012, 09:11 PM	#107
930Man Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 274 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (1)	Send pm __________________ 2009 AW M3 1995 E36 full race
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04-06-2012, 08:55 AM	#108
Digital.James Colonel 119 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	now that my warranty is just about up, it's time to start modding. can anyone recommend a place that will install springs that isnt import motorwerks? they wanted $595... no thanks
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04-06-2012, 04:02 PM	#109
Untouchable Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 237 Posts Drives: YMB M4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Black E90 M3 wrong thread Last edited by Untouchable; 04-06-2012 at 04:07 PM..
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05-18-2012, 08:15 AM	#110
ajminn Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Saw another 08 e90 IB near brier creek this morning. And, I think I saw a child seat in the back as well? It's always nice to see other Ms with child seats. Get weird looks from other people sometime having an infant seat in the M, but I swear this car can do it all.
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