Official Utah chat thread (#2)

SLCGoonski · 09-05-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Covering up all the front end damage?

There's not a lot of front end damage...just scraped up some of the clear bra on the bottom side of the front bumper. Lip looks good and yes, that's how I sold it to Jo, to protect my bumper.

nsanbyker · 09-05-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

The factory wheels are 19x8.5 ET 29 and 19x9.5 ET 23 on the M3.
The factory sport package wheels are 19x9 ET 48 on the E70 X5.
The bolt pattern is the same, but they do use a slightly larger lug bolt on the X5s. I am not sure if the smaller bolts will fit the wheels. I have seen people run E53 wheels on the E46 chassis, but I have never seen E70 on E90.

Covering up all the front end damage?

Thanks for the help Parker!

accendo · 09-05-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SLCGoonski

There's not a lot of front end damage...just scraped up some of the clear bra on the bottom side of the front bumper. Lip looks good and yes, that's how I sold it to Jo, to protect my bumper.

Good pitch!

And yes, Saturday was awesome, Parker! I hope you guys do it again!

Park2670 · 09-06-2011, 10:28 AM

Day off work today. Been working in the yard.

Th3xf4ctor · 09-06-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Day off work today. Been working in the yard.

Be glad you don't have to go the DMV like I do. Have to get the new car inspected and figure out how to get temp plates so I don't get pulled over with euro plates on the car.

Park2670 · 09-06-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Th3xf4ctor

Be glad you don't have to go the DMV like I do. Have to get the new car inspected and figure out how to get temp plates so I don't get pulled over with euro plates on the car.

Where did you buy your car?

Th3xf4ctor · 09-06-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

Where did you buy your car?

Bought it in California, did an out of state delivery since I live here now.

Duhst · 09-06-2011, 06:34 PM

Whats up Gents!? Ill be moving to Utah by the end of this month... Family lives out there already, just wondering how do you fair with RWD and the winters?? Lol I ask cause im coming from Vegas.. I have no problem with driving in snow/ice but its my wife I worry about...

Th3xf4ctor · 09-06-2011, 06:51 PM

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Whats up Gents!? Ill be moving to Utah by the end of this month... Family lives out there already, just wondering how do you fair with RWD and the winters?? Lol I ask cause im coming from Vegas.. I have no problem with driving in snow/ice but its my wife I worry about...

My car is RWD and for the most part its fine. I have a dedicated set of winter tires. If it snows like last year, my advice would be not to drive in snow if its 2.5-3 inches. For the most part the winter wheels work. But if we get a lot of powder or there is just a ton of snow on the ground, you won't go anywhere. I make it a general rule of if there is any snow on the ground, car is not leaving parking space.

Duhst · 09-06-2011, 06:56 PM

Fair enough for me... We have a Subaru also, so I guess she'll be driving that if she has to go anywhere.. also.. advice on good winter tires? I have Pirelli p4 all season and I doubt that will do the trick.

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Originally Posted by Th3xf4ctor

My car is RWD and for the most part its fine. I have a dedicated set of winter tires. If it snows like last year, my advice would be not to drive in snow if its 2.5-3 inches. For the most part the winter wheels work. But if we get a lot of powder or there is just a ton of snow on the ground, you won't go anywhere. I make it a general rule of if there is any snow on the ground, car is not leaving parking space.

Th3xf4ctor · 09-06-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Duhst

Fair enough for me... We have a Subaru also, so I guess she'll be driving that if she has to go anywhere.. also.. advice on good winter tires? I have Pirelli p4 all season and I doubt that will do the trick.

Bridgestone Blizzaks are very good but pretty expensive. I personally have Pirelli's Sottozero 210's that are really smooth ride and I really like. There also run flat which i know many people do not like, but these tires don't drive like they are run flats.

TurboFan · 09-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Blizzaks on my e92 M3 worked decent. I agree with over 3 inches, fuhgetaboutit. That's why I have a 3500HD diesel I guess

TurboFan · 09-06-2011, 09:07 PM

hi,hello, how are ya? It's been a while, glad y'all are still here

SLCGoonski · 09-06-2011, 11:42 PM

I've driven in more than 3 inches...busted a fog light...but I don't have a 'snow day' vehicle.

BDubya · 09-06-2011, 11:49 PM

I have driven in more than 3 inches but I have AWD and prefer the Blizzaks as well. I didn't bust a fog light but I hear its possible.

Nate doesn't have a 'snow day' car but an unlimited amount of 'snow days.'

nsquared · 09-07-2011, 08:01 AM

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Totally man. I'm down. Let's put something together.

Sounds good.

Not excited for school atm... Bad dream woke me up 1hr before my alarm... 7:30am class too >_<.

Park2670 · 09-07-2011, 10:21 AM

I have gotten everywhere I needed to go with the right tires. Even the Z4M coupe did well.

Th3xf4ctor · 09-07-2011, 10:54 AM

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Sounds good.

Not excited for school atm... Bad dream woke me up 1hr before my alarm... 7:30am class too >_<.

I don't know what it is but lately I'll be waking up at 4 and then 30 minutes before I actually have to get up. Totally kills my good sleep.

**By the way for anybody who goes to the U and has to buy those damn expensive parking permits. Anybody got an idea of how to do it with a european license plate lol?

Park2670 · 09-08-2011, 07:58 AM

Awake.

Th3xf4ctor · 09-08-2011, 12:25 PM

Probably should have posted this earlier but oh well. If anyways wants to hit me up today or whatever to set something up I'm done at 12:30 with classes. My cell is 925-872-5794 so hit me up if you wanna set up a meet or grab some lunch or whatever. I live on campus so anywhere close is easy for me to get to.

sor · 09-08-2011, 01:39 PM

Anyone know of a good detailer in Utah County that can take care of minor scratches relatively inexpensively?

Parker, do you guys have mineral white touch-up paint in stock, for sale?

Cmjohns · 09-08-2011, 07:03 PM

PACKER GAME!

09-06-2011, 10:28 AM	#5768
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