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Old 12-10-2008, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cM3go
Patrick BMW for service. Specifically, the Service Advisor's name is Mark Calour (don't quote me on the spelling). If its aftermarket mods and installation, IND/A&L Autobody of course.
Went to Patrick, quoted him 3500 for an oil leak issue. lol
Old 12-10-2008, 04:25 PM
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Any of you 335,328 guys do your own oil changes??
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I traded mine in before the first service
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I will do the 328i once it hits 7k miles.
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I do my own in between the free ones.
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Originally Posted by synth19
Went to Patrick, quoted him 3500 for an oil leak issue. lol

eek but what was the issue they said was causing it?

What kind of BMW?

Ben Thongsai 708-450-0300, give him a call. Hes in Westchester i think.
Old 12-10-2008, 05:03 PM
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Here is the deal, I have an extra oil change kit- 7 qts oil and a filter. Since Jesal and Picus were the first 2 to answer, Here it goes, I am thinking of a number between 1 and 10. Whoever picks the number first gets it. We will repeat until one of you picks it. Jesal goes first because he answered first initially. I sold my 335 and have no use for this now. Tischer screwed up an order of mine and gave me this for free so I am paying it forward. I will ship this to the lucky winner on my dime.
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Does the M3 not use the same oil weight?
Old 12-10-2008, 05:28 PM
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No, it's not 7 , picus you're up

no the m uses special 10w60 9 qts at $10 each
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Originally Posted by synth19
Went to Patrick, quoted him 3500 for an oil leak issue. lol
What kind of issue is it and on what car?
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^ I believe it was for an '02 or '03 330. But not not 100% sure. It's my friend's brother's car. Who is this Ben Thongsai guy? Independent mechanic?
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Originally Posted by achenator
No, it's not 7 , picus you're up

no the m uses special 10w60 9 qts at $10 each
I'm in Canada, you don't want to ship me anything. I do appreciate the sentiment though; but to save you like $40 in shipping go ahead and send it to Jesal.

Also, my number is 2!
Old 12-11-2008, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by synth19
^ I believe it was for an '02 or '03 330. But not not 100% sure. It's my friend's brother's car. Who is this Ben Thongsai guy? Independent mechanic?

Yep, he owns B & D Automotive.

Hes the guy the to go to if you have major issues with a BMW. Even the local hardcore guys go to him if they stuck on a project. Even does full engine overhauls.
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Originally Posted by picus
I'm in Canada, you don't want to ship me anything. I do appreciate the sentiment though; but to save you like $40 in shipping go ahead and send it to Jesal.

Also, my number is 2!
Ahh, I am nice and all but not nice enuff to ship to Canada. Jesal wins by default. Jesal PM me your addy and I will get this out. It may have to wait a day or two to get it out.

Woke up to this- this morning.


Only the 4th time in 40 or so yrs.

PS the number was 4
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AZ rocks!!

Let me pay for shipping at least though.
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Originally Posted by synth19
^ I believe it was for an '02 or '03 330. But not not 100% sure. It's my friend's brother's car. Who is this Ben Thongsai guy? Independent mechanic?
i just found about him....he is a friends friend. Supposed to be very good.
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Originally Posted by cM3go
I traded mine in before the first service
ummm....me to
Old 12-13-2008, 02:43 PM
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I cleaned my shittttt




Debaged too so i can tell everyone i own a 330!


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Old 12-13-2008, 06:14 PM
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Lookin good J.

I got a question 4 u guys. I am sure most of you BMW guys are familiar with the Vorsteiner front lip for the M3. In the past it has been offered in CF but now they are coming out with a plastic version for about half the price. I am thinking of getting this piece but instead of painting it white to match the car, I want to paint it Jet Black to match all the black trim on my car. How do you think this would look? Stupid? I don't have any carbon on my car as it is so I am thinking the black would look ok. The carbon ones look pretty good on white so why not black?
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If the CF version on a white car looks good then i think a jet black front lip would look good on yours.
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Jesal, does your car have the sport package? they look like sport seats, but I don't recall when you bought it how it was spec'ed out.
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Yes it has sport package, i would never buy a BMW without it.


Sport
Premium
Heated Seats
Steptronic

Installed Xenons after i bought it.

Thats all.
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car looks good CA!
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Originally Posted by achenator
Lookin good J.

I got a question 4 u guys. I am sure most of you BMW guys are familiar with the Vorsteiner front lip for the M3. In the past it has been offered in CF but now they are coming out with a plastic version for about half the price. I am thinking of getting this piece but instead of painting it white to match the car, I want to paint it Jet Black to match all the black trim on my car. How do you think this would look? Stupid? I don't have any carbon on my car as it is so I am thinking the black would look ok. The carbon ones look pretty good on white so why not black?
i think black would look just as nice as CF.
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I think I am gonna do that. Also patiently waiting for a e90 rear splitter to come out.
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I cleaned my ride as well.





Only mods so far:
Huper Optik 30%
3M clear bra
IND painted reflectors
V1 hardwire

Blacklines will be in tomorrow

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Old 12-14-2008, 07:02 PM
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The more I look at the prices of HRE's the more I like my stockers LOL.
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clean m3
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looks clean!
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Those OEM 19's are SEX....I don't think i'd ever ditch them.
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You be nuts to get rid of those for V170s
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that saddle interior is awesome...

also that is one clean M3... beautiful... what are Blacklines?
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blacklines are the european taillights. The red at the top is clear instead and the base the lights is black. It makes for a darker looking taillight. One of the most popular mods for the 3 series sedans. I don't know how to post pics from other forums or else i'd show the difference.
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http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k1...blacklines.jpg
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that saddle interior is awesome...

also that is one clean M3... beautiful... what are Blacklines?
Thanks! Actually my 328i interior is Terra in color. Saddle is what i had in the 335i coupe.

Also blacklines are the tailights that are in my pictures.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
Thanks! Actually my 328i interior is Terra in color. Saddle is what i had in the 335i coupe.

Also blacklines are the tailights that are in my pictures.
oh yeah, i forgot that was on your 335i, both look good...

Thanks for the blacklines explanation, I had seen them before but wasn't sure what you guys were talkin about...
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