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Exterior / Post your SINGLE best pic!
« on: October 15, 2009, 06:51:50 PM »
Sure, I'll post one


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Get Togethers / PNW PDX metro area meet
« on: July 28, 2009, 05:48:57 PM »
I'll have to see if I'm in town this weekend.  If so I'd love to meet up.

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Off-topic discussion / What is your 0-60 time??
« on: March 24, 2009, 02:33:51 PM »
Quote from: 318isfolife;68402
40seconds


lol, 2 1/2 minutes or so?? :confused:

This is the slowest vehicle in a straight line I've ever owned.

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Off-topic discussion / Moving to Opelika/Auburn
« on: March 24, 2009, 02:32:26 PM »
Auburn, WA?

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Member Profiles / Vladi
« on: March 24, 2009, 02:30:59 PM »
Just want to say, you've got one of my favorite E30's around.  ...who knows if it's because it looks similar to mine? lol

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General Topics / Ok winter oil weight
« on: December 18, 2008, 06:32:24 PM »
I run 10-40 in Oregon. I'd drop to 10w or maybe 5w during the cold winters of Ohio.

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Get Togethers / PDX+Vancouver Meet
« on: December 09, 2008, 12:00:46 PM »
Aw.... can we PLEASE do this on Saturday???  

I'm going to be at the Blazer game Friday night!!!!  I've reeeeally been wanting to come to a meet.  Saturday would give us daylight...

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Get Togethers / Calling PDX
« on: December 09, 2008, 11:42:19 AM »
Quote from: matthew-mayhem;62460
12th of this month.

Vancouver Meet see new thread by me


Friday?  I'm gonna be at the Blazer game! :(

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Off-topic discussion / BMW 4 cylinder coming back to America!
« on: December 08, 2008, 02:27:48 PM »
Would be fantastic to see four bangers come back to the states.  It's been since the E36 that BMW has sold one here.  I'm not a big straight-line speed guy so I've always enjoyed having 4 cylinder cars to rev the crap out of when trying to get power.

Quote from: Jimmy Lewis;56022
I think it's silly the new 1 series weighs almost 3400lbs.
+1 It's rediculous!  230lbs, give or take, lighter than a 3 series which is twice its size??? When the 1 series was still speculative here in the states I was thinking of getting one myself.  When they were released at practically the same weight as the 3, coupled with no hatchback form (Oh my, the coupe is hideous) I lost aboslutely all of my interest. :(

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Get Togethers / Calling PDX
« on: December 08, 2008, 02:20:49 PM »
If nobody else starts it I'll try to get something posted in the next couple weeks. Set it out for early Feb.

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Get Togethers / Calling PDX
« on: December 05, 2008, 11:46:18 AM »
We should set up a meet in a month or so, maybe mid-Jan.  That would give people enough time to see it and attend.... Anyone up for it?

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Exterior / My bimmer painted and new bumper and intercooler
« on: December 03, 2008, 11:33:26 AM »
Quote from: ajatya2;62155
i do respect the car but that exhaust is killin it. Bimmers dont use rice cans, its in the hand book!


+1! Rear diffuser and dual fart cans? :confused:   I had a similar idea for paint but I think after seeing it I may alter just a tad...

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Suspension / bushings
« on: December 02, 2008, 07:28:01 PM »
Quote from: johnwoo;61693
prolly going with vogtland


Good choice.  That's what I've got and they're perfect if you use your ride as dd.

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Suspension / H&R cab-specific springs on sedan?
« on: December 02, 2008, 07:26:34 PM »
/\ I agree with that guy. Check them out.

You're correct in the front springs will drop less with the M42.

The rears I'm not sure on.

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Suspension / Springs & shocks Kits
« on: December 02, 2008, 07:20:34 PM »
First off, 60mm is a lot.  You're going to break your oil pan, trust me.  Better buy a spare if you drop that low. (I'm 43mm front,  33mm rear for reference)

Secondly, with a 60mm drop, nothing is going to feel "smooth, not bumpy or stiff".  You're going to be needing a very stiff spring for that big of a drop to avoid bottoming out.

As far as answering your questions, for shocks go Bilstein or Koni. Koni are more expensive but also adjustable and the better performer.  Springs?  I think H&R makes a good 60mm drop spring (H&R Race, but it will be stiff).  Full cost of springs/shocks should put you anywhere between $500-800 before install. I paid about $660 for my Koni adjustables + Vogtland springs, which was a pretty good price.  I would advise having your mechanic check the control arms and bushings while they're installing.

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