Hello Bimmerpost!

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 12:42 AM

Good Evening.
New member here.

After months and months of debating and deciding, I finally pulled the trigger.

I spoke with a few dealers, but nothing really seemed like a good deal, nor did I appreciate their attitude.

One day I was with friends eating dinner, and he happened to know someone at the dealer. It was about 9:15 PM on a Tuesday night already, but he said we can stop by to check out what they had to offer me. Around 11:55PM, we closed the deal. Thumbs up to my dealer. Very informative and was a gentleman with respect. It might have helped that my friend I went with knew the guy.

I wanted a super sedan and this seemed like the last of its kind.

I couldn't resist.

2011.75 Jet Black E90 Sedan 6MT, Black Int., Carbon Leather Trim, Convenience, Premium 2, Cold Weather, Competition, 6NR, Enhanced Premium Sound, Moon roof, pretty much fully loaded.

It's only been two days and I'm getting impatient already..

Is there a more accurate way of tracking your build besides the tracker on the BMWNA website?

Anyway, just wanted to say Hi.

piloto · 03-18-2011, 12:58 AM

Congrats!

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 01:02 AM

Thank You

Now for the important stuff..
where is the best place to get a car wash? detail? tint? clear bra? service?

aajami · 03-18-2011, 01:48 AM

Welcome! The best place to get a tint in Socal is STM for their Huper Optik work. As for car washes, where exactly are you? I like Checkered Flag in Irvine and Red Carpet in Manhattan Beach for basic service, as long as you specify a hand wash. If you want something better, you should get a detailing job from the likes of Erik aka Eclipsis on the forums.

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 01:54 AM

I'm in downtown LA.

Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways?

What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels?
(Big no no if you ask me)
since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs.

I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protective film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?

donovan · 03-18-2011, 07:35 AM

Hi Toni.

immiketoo · 03-18-2011, 10:54 AM

Welcome. Enjoy the new car.

Tonifyd · 03-18-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donovan

Hi Toni.

It's TonY, but thank you for the warm welcome.

cheers

Chowster · 03-18-2011, 07:54 PM

Hi. Welcome to the world of E90s!

pmeloche · 03-20-2011, 01:15 PM

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase.

donovan · 03-20-2011, 01:27 PM

Sorry..Tony

thai357sig · 03-20-2011, 01:55 PM

Welcome from an e90 Brotha!

Plannin to follow the break-in? Might as well get it out of the way now. Look that car over with a magnifying glass when it arrives! Don't take delivery unless it passes your standards. Easier to raise issues before it becomes your car. Rather than after when the dealer all of the sudden doesn't give a shit.

Oh, and have patience. 2-3 weeks for build confirmation number, 1-2 weeks to build, 1 week at port awaiting ship, 2 weeks at sea, 1-2 weeks at arriving port and PDC, lastly another few days at your dealer getting prepped and checked out by a special M mechanic( or something like that, if I recall correctly).

Mr C · 03-20-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonifyd

Is there a more accurate way of tracking your build besides the tracker on the BMWNA website?

The BMW Website Tracker is about two (2) days behind their phone system, which is probably about two (2) days behind the factory in Germany.

mrad01 · 03-20-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonifyd

I'm in downtown LA.

Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways?

What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels?
(Big no no if you ask me)
since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs.

I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protective film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?

Why do people put those bra things on their cars? They look hideous and leave a mess when you want them removed. A bonnet respray isn't expensive if you have a couple of stonechips - and the car looks hot *without* those bra thingies.

Am I missing something?

MikeyBMWM · 03-20-2011, 03:47 PM

Welcome

ooowowizstev · 03-20-2011, 03:52 PM

Hann @ STM is the way to go for tint.

Money2536 · 03-20-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thai357sig

Welcome from an e90 Brotha!

Plannin to follow the break-in? Might as well get it out of the way now. Look that car over with a magnifying glass when it arrives! Don't take delivery unless it passes your standards. Easier to raise issues before it becomes your car. Rather than after when the dealer all of the sudden doesn't give a shit.

Oh, and have patience. 2-3 weeks for build confirmation number, 1-2 weeks to build, 1 week at port awaiting ship, 2 weeks at sea, 1-2 weeks at arriving port and PDC, lastly another few days at your dealer getting prepped and checked out by a special M mechanic( or something like that, if I recall correctly).

Production started today for me. It took 26 total days since order was completed, but who's counting.

thai357sig · 03-20-2011, 07:02 PM

Congrats Money! So, June is when you be expecting a shiney new M? Luckeeyyyy!

M3Bahn · 03-20-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonifyd

I'm in downtown LA.

Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways?

What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels?
(Big no no if you ask me)
since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs.

I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protectivpe film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?

You can't go wrong with Premier.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...turbo-pdk.html

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402868

http://www.luxury4play.com/lamborghi...urcielago.html

M3Bahn · 03-20-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrad01

Why do people put those bra things on their cars? They look hideous and leave a mess when you want them removed. A bonnet respray isn't expensive if you have a couple of stonechips - and the car looks hot *without* those bra thingies.

Am I missing something?

Depends quality of install and materials.

I know in other countries resprays are more popular.

03-18-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	Hello Bimmerpost! Good Evening. New member here. After months and months of debating and deciding, I finally pulled the trigger. I spoke with a few dealers, but nothing really seemed like a good deal, nor did I appreciate their attitude. One day I was with friends eating dinner, and he happened to know someone at the dealer. It was about 9:15 PM on a Tuesday night already, but he said we can stop by to check out what they had to offer me. Around 11:55PM, we closed the deal. Thumbs up to my dealer. Very informative and was a gentleman with respect. It might have helped that my friend I went with knew the guy. I wanted a super sedan and this seemed like the last of its kind. I couldn't resist. 2011.75 Jet Black E90 Sedan 6MT, Black Int., Carbon Leather Trim, Convenience, Premium 2, Cold Weather, Competition, 6NR, Enhanced Premium Sound, Moon roof, pretty much fully loaded. It's only been two days and I'm getting impatient already.. Is there a more accurate way of tracking your build besides the tracker on the BMWNA website? Anyway, just wanted to say Hi.
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	Thank You Now for the important stuff.. where is the best place to get a car wash? detail? tint? clear bra? service?
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03-18-2011, 01:48 AM	#4
aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	Welcome! The best place to get a tint in Socal is STM for their Huper Optik work. As for car washes, where exactly are you? I like Checkered Flag in Irvine and Red Carpet in Manhattan Beach for basic service, as long as you specify a hand wash. If you want something better, you should get a detailing job from the likes of Erik aka Eclipsis on the forums. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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03-18-2011, 01:54 AM	#5
Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	I'm in downtown LA. Is Huper Optik better than 3M? In what ways? What exactly do you mean by handwash? Do they still wipe it dry with towels? (Big no no if you ask me) since it's gonna be jet black, I need to try to avoid swirls at all costs. I might need to find a place for a new car detail. I'm also interest in a clear bra. Premiere protective film's jobs looked pretty decent. Any reviews on them?
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03-18-2011, 07:35 AM	#6
donovan Brigadier General 371 Rep 4,167 Posts Drives: R8 - Ford Raptor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: National iTrader: (17)	Hi Toni. __________________ Audi R8 v10 Ford Raptor m3e46freak@yahoo.comfor all euro parts!! ebay/craigslist verified/ m3post/e46fanantics/m3forum/zpost/bimmerforum
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03-18-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	Hi. Welcome to the world of E90s! __________________ 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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donovan Brigadier General 371 Rep 4,167 Posts Drives: R8 - Ford Raptor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: National iTrader: (17)	Sorry..Tony __________________ Audi R8 v10 Ford Raptor m3e46freak@yahoo.comfor all euro parts!! ebay/craigslist verified/ m3post/e46fanantics/m3forum/zpost/bimmerforum
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03-20-2011, 01:55 PM	#12
thai357sig Lieutenant 30 Rep 409 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Amerika iTrader: (0)	Welcome from an e90 Brotha! Plannin to follow the break-in? Might as well get it out of the way now. Look that car over with a magnifying glass when it arrives! Don't take delivery unless it passes your standards. Easier to raise issues before it becomes your car. Rather than after when the dealer all of the sudden doesn't give a shit. Oh, and have patience. 2-3 weeks for build confirmation number, 1-2 weeks to build, 1 week at port awaiting ship, 2 weeks at sea, 1-2 weeks at arriving port and PDC, lastly another few days at your dealer getting prepped and checked out by a special M mechanic( or something like that, if I recall correctly). __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*
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ooowowizstev Brigadier General 141 Rep 4,903 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Irvine iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [10.00]	Hann @ STM is the way to go for tint. __________________ '08 E92 ///M3 - AW/BLK/CF, M-DCT, 19's H&R, Vorsteiner, Eisenmann, BMC, BBS More to come...
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thai357sig Lieutenant 30 Rep 409 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Amerika iTrader: (0)	Congrats Money! So, June is when you be expecting a shiney new M? Luckeeyyyy! __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*
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