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Old 05-08-2010 | 02:46 AM
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Mod bug is hitting. Threw out a few offers on some coilovers =(.
Here it comes.... =X

HOPING... that i'll stop at drop/wheels/front lip/rear window spoiler.. okay maybe a rear lip+s2k tips too
Old 05-08-2010 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wong05tsx
Mod bug is hitting. Threw out a few offers on some coilovers =(.
Here it comes.... =X

HOPING... that i'll stop at drop/wheels/front lip/rear window spoiler.. okay maybe a rear lip+s2k tips too
LoL, it'll never end Johnny... it'll never end, haha.
Old 05-08-2010 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wong05tsx
Mod bug is hitting. Threw out a few offers on some coilovers =(. Here it comes.... =X
HOPING... that i'll stop at drop/wheels/front lip/rear window spoiler.. okay maybe a rear lip+s2k tips too
Originally Posted by Denzil
LoL, it'll never end Johnny... it'll never end, haha.
shouldve never let go of the other stuff before in the first place
Old 05-08-2010 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Denzil
Hey Dennis, how's the xB looking? Is it still looking pretty good since Wekfest? I was thinking about detailing my car soon and when I thought of it, I became curious to see how the xB was doing. I hope it's still looking great!
With the weather being all funky, I wasn't able to wash it until just recently. I couldn't believe how white it was. It was bright!! haha! I need to put some 4star on it again.
Old 05-09-2010 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Batosai
shouldve never let go of the other stuff before in the first place
Haha, yeah I love the parts I have on my car. I don't think I'll ever get rid of them.

Originally Posted by DigiBox
With the weather being all funky, I wasn't able to wash it until just recently. I couldn't believe how white it was. It was bright!! haha! I need to put some 4star on it again.
Haha, nice! Yeah, I actually made some time to wash my car Friday morning. I originally had planned to wake up at 5:00 AM but actually didn't get up until 5:45 AM. With me having a FBP car, I definitely had to get up that early to avoid the sun. Luckily enough, I was able to properly wash it and spray it down with some OCW for some temporary protection for now until I find time to properly detail it.
Old 05-10-2010 | 03:04 AM
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should've never sold all that stuff johnny, your car was dope! haha

Anywho.. Sis went to the dealership and got quoted $40k out the door for a 2011 328i + trade in her wrecked 330i....

Fully loaded Alpine white on Black interior with Navi/heated seats/ipod adapt/ power seats(fronts) folding mirrors and everything.. A/T

40k for a freakin 328... i'm in shock right now, lol...

And to think about the depreciation of the BMW's... I don't think it's worth it =\



Anywho.. anyone know what exhaust ronnie has?? I seen some dude down here with the same exact exhaust on his black GT-R and OMFG it was amazing.... Dude was in his 20's, looked korean... Makes me wish i had a GT-R.

Looked like the agency exhaust tips...
Old 05-10-2010 | 01:06 PM
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alpine white on red!
Old 05-10-2010 | 02:21 PM
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F paying for new, we have some REALLY cheap used 328s here
Old 05-10-2010 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DecaFe1
alpine white on red!
Asked about it and the dude told me they dont have coral red interior on the sedans.. Is that true? Thought I seen it before..

And this is for a Sedan, not the coupe.. The fam won't settle for a coupe, lol.

Originally Posted by klepto
F paying for new, we have some REALLY cheap used 328s here
2010's? or 2011's?

I really want her to get a 335i, .

Either way, after break in, i'm going to sac-raceway with it, haha
Old 05-10-2010 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
should've never sold all that stuff johnny, your car was dope! haha




Anywho.. anyone know what exhaust ronnie has?? I seen some dude down here with the same exact exhaust on his black GT-R and OMFG it was amazing.... Dude was in his 20's, looked korean... Makes me wish i had a GT-R....Looked like the agency exhaust tips...
i think ronnie has the hks titaniums but im not sure
Old 05-10-2010 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
should've never sold all that stuff johnny, your car was dope! haha

Anywho.. Sis went to the dealership and got quoted $40k out the door for a 2011 328i + trade in her wrecked 330i....

Fully loaded Alpine white on Black interior with Navi/heated seats/ipod adapt/ power seats(fronts) folding mirrors and everything.. A/T

40k for a freakin 328... i'm in shock right now, lol...

And to think about the depreciation of the BMW's... I don't think it's worth it =\



Anywho.. anyone know what exhaust ronnie has?? I seen some dude down here with the same exact exhaust on his black GT-R and OMFG it was amazing.... Dude was in his 20's, looked korean... Makes me wish i had a GT-R.

Looked like the agency exhaust tips...
Damn, that's hella money dude! I think I'd rather purchase one slightly used! You still reap the benefits minus the major depreciation costs when you pull the car off the lot, haha.
Old 05-10-2010 | 07:39 PM
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roadtrip to socal this weekend!!!! Honda Eibach meet here i come!









well not just yet, gotta detail the shyt out of my car first then go and i may be coming back with a new front bumper, hehehe.
Old 05-10-2010 | 08:55 PM
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^ Good luck with the PC. Did you get pads?

The Accord is so fucking clean looking now man. Pics don't do it justice like it is in-person!
Old 05-10-2010 | 10:23 PM
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thanks and yea i borrowed some.
Old 05-11-2010 | 03:33 AM
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mod bug. biting. hard.

hope this guy says
not posting any hints and let the suspense build bwahaha
Old 05-11-2010 | 08:02 PM
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shiiiiit!!

ALmost had my hands on a repo 09 Bmw 330 coupe alpine white it was at 6k 2 mins left jumped to 23k still cheap but I dont have 23k to throw
Old 05-11-2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
Asked about it and the dude told me they dont have coral red interior on the sedans.. Is that true? Thought I seen it before..

And this is for a Sedan, not the coupe.. The fam won't settle for a coupe, lol.

2010's? or 2011's?

I really want her to get a 335i, .

Either way, after break in, i'm going to sac-raceway with it, haha
yea, the sedans dont have the red interior. The saddle brown is really nice though. 2010 is still considered new. We have a bunch of 09 328's, prolly more of those than any other car.

the 335 is SO much better though. Such a great, balanced car. Torque is smooth, linear and available at like 1500rpm. Turn traction control off and its just a blast to drive, so easy to have fun with it. Although I like the coupe looks better, the shorter wheelbase on the sedan makes it easier to get sideways

BMW did a minor face/tail lift on the 2010 3 series sedans, dunno if you sister will care/notice that though.
Old 05-12-2010 | 03:54 AM
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Old 05-12-2010 | 10:05 AM
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that looks sick Vimal!!
Old 05-12-2010 | 01:46 PM
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whos down for wingstop/cluck u meet today?
Old 05-12-2010 | 02:01 PM
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Around what time?
Old 05-12-2010 | 02:48 PM
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745, 8.

lito pinged me yest about Cluck U instead since i guess we are haters of wingstop lol
Old 05-12-2010 | 04:22 PM
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Love the new facelift. I wonder if they will change the design in a year or two. What I don't like about the sedan is the rear. I don't know what they were thinking when they made it, but IMO, it just doesn't look that good. Felt really differently with the e46's sedan and coupe though. Love them both equally, but prefer the coupe.

I'd love her to get the coupe but once in awhile, my parents will want to drive it and they are getting to old to "hop in the back seats".

Pops should know all about that, that's why he settled for the evo, 4 doors. LOL
Old 05-12-2010 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Malayalee King
745, 8.

lito pinged me yest about Cluck U instead since i guess we are haters of wingstop lol
It's on 3rd st? Or where? I may have a couple beers.
Old 05-12-2010 | 05:04 PM
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not gonna make it out tonight kiran, lito, dennis. in the middle of a hardcore detail, car is all masked up and i dont feel like untaping everything just to go out tonight only to have to tape it back up so i can finish tomorrow.


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It's on 3rd st? Or where? I may have a couple beers.
this one. http://bit.ly/c1I4Er
Old 05-12-2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
...Pops should know all about that, that's why he settled for the evo, 4 doors. LOL
see so now why you gotta go there son?
Old 05-12-2010 | 07:07 PM
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Hey Guys! How you guys been! I've been MIA
Old 05-12-2010 | 09:42 PM
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Polishing the car up yourself Vimal?
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yup. only thing left right now is wax which i'll do tomorrow. then i gotta get started on the interior too.
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I was on the news again this morning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2Mq4csaVRU



i'm the guy in the orange shirt in this vid
http://www.ktvu.com/video/23541770/index.html
Old 05-13-2010 | 08:18 PM
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finally got to drive the X5M today. Its been sitting in the showroom forever and they finally put it as a special so that means pics need to be taken












the thing is fast, but a weird fast. I mean its fast as hell but it feels so odd that theres so much torque in something so heavy, huge and high. The torque is really something, in 1st you'll hit the rev limiter before you realize it and it chips 2nd It pulls great though 1st and 2nd. Steering feel is actually pretty good and handling is about as good as you can get for an SUV. Its fun for quick, straight lines. I cant imagine what this though would be like off road.

The #1 best thing about it though..is that I'm excited to see what the F10 M5 is going to be like since it's rumored to be using the same TT V8 that's in this car. Now that thing will be a BEAST since it can you know, actually handle

It has this awesome camera setup that uses multiple cameras to display what your car looks like and the immediate surroundings.




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Old 05-13-2010 | 08:35 PM
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Hello Bay area guys, I recently got an Acura TL 2000, and its my first car!

I have had some vibrations on braking..and looks like its a brake rotor/pad issue. (https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/vibration-when-i-apply-brakes-775785/)

Can you guys pls suggest me some good auto shop where I should be taking my car. Its an oldie, 108k miles, so I can compromise on quality (not too much) if it saves me some $$..
Also, is it a DIY thing?

Thanks
Old 05-14-2010 | 03:21 AM
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Can't stop watching/laughing at this video haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctVmNbVu2KA
Old 05-14-2010 | 04:48 AM
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Hello Bay area guys, I recently got an Acura TL 2000, and its my first car!

I have had some vibrations on braking..and looks like its a brake rotor/pad issue. (https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=775785)

Can you guys pls suggest me some good auto shop where I should be taking my car. Its an oldie, 108k miles, so I can compromise on quality (not too much) if it saves me some $$..
Also, is it a DIY thing?

Thanks
Welcome to the forum...ull find A-L-O-T of help here...

1st of all where r u located? that way people can give u a better referance as to where to go...

did u manage to find parts yet? i would check the black market here on the forum...we have a few vendors here that carry brake components for cheap...

n yes it can b a DIY kinda thing...if u have the knowledge n the rite tools...

n if u dont...ask on the forum...
Old 05-14-2010 | 04:55 AM
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pix taken with the iphone

got a new angled stinger so i dont scrape going on my driveway...put the rack bak on...interior is 80% painted...

got my deck lid stand offs n glove box coming monday...cant wait!!!

fyi...the lid stand offs is to make the rear deck lid vented at the top...
Old 05-14-2010 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by z3Ro
Welcome to the forum...ull find A-L-O-T of help here...

1st of all where r u located? that way people can give u a better referance as to where to go...

did u manage to find parts yet? i would check the black market here on the forum...we have a few vendors here that carry brake components for cheap...

n yes it can b a DIY kinda thing...if u have the knowledge n the rite tools...

n if u dont...ask on the forum...
Thanks Zero, started a new thread on this forum.. BTW i stay in San Jose..
Old 05-14-2010 | 01:06 PM
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yea its pretty insane...the clip is all over facebook


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