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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sat, May-25-2013, 07:03:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 189
Posted By usdmej
Re: Closer look at the work meisters round 2

VERY NICE, lovin that stepped lip

glad you're finding your own style and not staying too cookie cutter as this forum tends to push people to do

how's the weight on the wheels? my friend ran 19"...
Forum: Off Topic Thu, May-23-2013, 06:27:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 333
Posted By usdmej
Re: Trophy Truck Dune Jump Fail

woulda guessed the people running the event calculated a ballpark speed you should be launching at instead of having people eyeballing it
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Wed, May-15-2013, 04:39:43 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 22,519
Posted By usdmej
Re: GROUP BUY: Evolve Automotive E46 M3 Tune

Paid. thanks for setting this up Alex, i hope Evolve is giving you a slice of the action for your troubles!
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Tue, May-14-2013, 05:18:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 219
Posted By usdmej
Re: Spec Dock & Alcantara wrapped A-pillars

any pics of the a-pillars installed?
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Wed, May-08-2013, 01:08:41 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 7,305
Posted By usdmej
Re: HPF now makes no hp

ITT:

keyboard accountants
keyboard business managers
overall haters
Forum: Off Topic Sat, May-04-2013, 04:39:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 466
Posted By usdmej
Re: Best Car Ever with 996 Headlights

whoa, those look straight from the 996, did they run oem lights on the gt1 and race cars??
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Fri, May-03-2013, 05:14:24 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 22,519
Posted By usdmej
Re: GROUP BUY: Evolve Automotive E46 M3 Tune

same here, but wiht a reputale product for a discount, i'm in

when does the group buy end?
Forum: Off Topic Fri, May-03-2013, 07:40:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,732
Posted By usdmej
Re: Let's see some great looking 5-spoke wheels

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/wheels-and-tires-classifieds/32799d1054586344-white-18-axis-touring-cup-wheels-for-sale-axis2.jpg

no joke, you couldn't get any classier than these back...
Forum: Off Topic Fri, May-03-2013, 06:03:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,127
Posted By usdmej
Re: Miata Drivers Are One Of A Kind...

ITT a lot of hindsight heroes

but yea, biggest problem i see is the priorities, starting up a sketchy engine swap > having health insurance
Forum: Member Journals Thu, May-02-2013, 06:41:28 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 33,755
Posted By usdmej
Re: M3Dragon - NorCal CSL build

curious to know who took the fall (money wise) for the first attempt at roof install. did the body shop take blame for a shoddy installation? did they blame it on the vorsteiner roof? did vorsteiner...
Forum: Member Journals Tue, Apr-30-2013, 09:27:51 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 33,755
Posted By usdmej
Re: M3Dragon - NorCal CSL build

level of quality on this build is truly something else! is there any reason you chose fabric recaros over leather/suede?
Forum: Member Journals Mon, Apr-29-2013, 08:37:09 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 33,755
Posted By usdmej
Re: M3Dragon - NorCal CSL build

would you recommend your interior shop? i'm looking to have my dash wrapped in alcantara
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sun, Apr-28-2013, 06:55:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By usdmej
Re: Apex ARC8 18x9.5 et22 with 265/35's Square Daily Driving Impressions?

the word "tramlining" to me conjures up visions of the the car being yanked all over the road with you having no control whatsoever.

with a 9.5 square setup 265/35/18 street tires the car will...
Forum: Off Topic Sun, Apr-28-2013, 05:17:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 878
Posted By usdmej
Re: What's Up M3Forum, Prancing Moose Edition

best looking manual shifter ever made!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BevL9bJwT0s/Tb0Xs_i3b8I/AAAAAAAAAeo/jbSVa4sIqCg/s640/0308_04z%252B2003_volvo_s60_r%252Bshift_stick_view.jpg
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Fri, Apr-26-2013, 06:22:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,505
Posted By usdmej
Re: Diamond Black Exteriors : Absolute worst experience in the world . North Hollywoo

a poorly wrapped car says nothing about a shop that wraps cars? just because they have turned out "fresh" cars in the past that means it's not their fault when they do a bad job?

you see this all...
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Thu, Apr-25-2013, 08:23:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,220
Posted By usdmej
Re: Brand new in box Vorshlag camber plates for TCK/koni

you never got back to me on the shipping quote!
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Thu, Apr-25-2013, 06:52:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,883
Posted By usdmej
Re: BBK Gurus Please check in!

not sure if it has been mentioned but do you have the wheels in your possession? stoptech has PDF files of their brake calipers that you can print/cut out and lay on your hubs to test for fitment
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Tue, Apr-23-2013, 08:30:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 488
Posted By usdmej
Re: Miscellaneous interior parts (BLACK)

Interested in rear seat if it comes with the headrests
Where are you located?
Forum: Off Topic Tue, Apr-23-2013, 05:40:52 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,584
Posted By usdmej
Re: Wats Up M3Forum (An RS5 Has Arrived)

ive been waiting for wave rotors to make it to cars ever since seeing them on sport bikes
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Mon, Apr-22-2013, 05:44:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,261
Posted By usdmej
Re: Authentic Volks TE37 18x9.5/10.5 with tires.

deal of the century or OP forgot to +$1000 to his asking price!
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Fri, Apr-19-2013, 07:08:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 594
Posted By usdmej
Re: Complete Gray to Black Interio Swap

did you have to cut the front carpet at all? i heard it's a lot more work to install it if you remove the heater core and keep the carpet intact
Forum: Member Journals Mon, Apr-15-2013, 08:37:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 550
Posted By usdmej
Re: 2007 Z4 M Coupé - Sepang bronze

a car and color that is absolutely amazing when sunlight hits it!!!
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Fri, Apr-05-2013, 05:45:35 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,455
Posted By usdmej
Re: Let's see your white wheels!

The best color to go with white te37s imo! !!!! A true shame u sold them
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Wed, Apr-03-2013, 05:45:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,561
Posted By usdmej
Re: My JRZ RS Suspension came in!!

looking goood

how often do these require rebuilds?

hows the streetability of the weight jacks?
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Wed, Apr-03-2013, 05:44:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,455
Posted By usdmej
Re: Let's see your white wheels!

realy depends on your brake pads, OEMS dust like crazy, i was cleaning my wheels at least twice a week.
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Wed, Apr-03-2013, 12:58:07 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,455
Posted By usdmej
Re: Let's see your white wheels!

nearly all OEM wheels are painted. there are very few wheels out there that have the actual metal finish visible from the factory
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Tue, Apr-02-2013, 11:53:47 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,455
Posted By usdmej
Re: Let's see your white wheels!

http://kdo.smugmug.com/Other/carz/i-fwLsS9w/0/XL/DSC_0751-XL.jpg
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sat, Mar-30-2013, 01:36:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By usdmej
Re: Project E46 M3, motoiq.com

just took a peek at it, looks like they're starting off with controversy (non oem fluid changes!)
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sat, Mar-30-2013, 01:07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 966
Posted By usdmej
Re: Project E46 M3, motoiq.com

+1 MotoIQ is the best car enthusiast website around
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Fri, Mar-29-2013, 06:00:46 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,010
Posted By usdmej
Re: Sway me away from Volk TE37, if you can.

somebody better tell Rahal Letterman Racing to get off that hype then

http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/bmw-m3-gt2-lime-rock-2010-8.jpg
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Fri, Mar-29-2013, 03:51:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 429
Posted By usdmej
Re: Where to buy Supersprint Section 1 w/ Cats?

Or buy my oems with cats already welded :shifty:
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Sun, Mar-24-2013, 01:00:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 801
Posted By usdmej
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Sat, Mar-23-2013, 09:05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 801
Posted By usdmej
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Mar-21-2013, 06:21:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 683
Posted By usdmej
Re: Building an outdoor pullup bar steel

aren't these questions you should be asking your builder?

and agreed, they aren't really pullups, if someone could do 12 of those i'd guess they could do maybe 1-2 actual pullups max
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Wed, Mar-20-2013, 04:14:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,115
Posted By usdmej
Re: Sf bay part out - vcsl, vis, eisenmann etc.

Interested in selling your dash (if its black?) i have a grey one to swap if need be
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sat, Mar-16-2013, 05:32:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By usdmej
Re: Fabspeed Headers with OEM Heat Shield?

to control underhood heat?
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Wed, Mar-13-2013, 11:06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By usdmej
Forum: Member Journals Fri, Mar-08-2013, 09:55:19 PM
Replies: 651
Views: 47,586
Posted By usdmej
Re: Busabos77's E46 M3 Journal

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/2919/industry-insider-seibon-carbon.aspx

everybody here she take a closer look at Seibon, they've really evolved over the years, they're not the copycat...
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Mar-07-2013, 06:04:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 744
Posted By usdmej
Re: Spyker's 911 competitor unveiled at Geneva

am i the only one that thinks that front dash looks like a first gen miata dash??

http://image.modified.com/f/26977264/modp_0912_09_o+1994_mazda_miata_r_package+interior.jpg
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Thu, Mar-07-2013, 04:56:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 464
Posted By usdmej
Re: FREE black leather M3 rear seat!

add me to the list!

will be able to pick up anytime
Forum: Member Journals Wed, Mar-06-2013, 07:34:52 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 27,950
Posted By usdmej
Re: kaiv's E92 M3 journal

wow sorry to hear about that, i always wonder how liability works at racetracks when it comes to incidents like that. did you have a word with the owner or anything like that?
Forum: Off Topic Mon, Mar-04-2013, 03:54:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By usdmej
Re: Onboard Laguna Seca

wow check that civic at 2:25 with the wing and graphics

i kinda like it
Forum: Member Journals Tue, Feb-26-2013, 06:38:35 PM
Replies: 651
Views: 47,586
Posted By usdmej
Re: Busabos77's E46 M3 Journal

i keep coming to this thread to dig that front bumper fitment!!! i gotta take my car back to the body shop
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Tue, Feb-26-2013, 06:31:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 740
Posted By usdmej
Re: Nappa Black interior for Grey

lemme kno if you're interested in swapping the entire rear seat/deck, i have a near new condition silver, located in SF
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Tue, Feb-19-2013, 09:47:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,232
Posted By usdmej
Re: what is the quietest aftermarket exhaust for the e46 m3?

oem is pretty damn quiet and drone free as well. if you're looking for weight savings and some pretty tips then go with supersprint street or sports, those have been through the witness protection...
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Feb-14-2013, 07:02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 473
Posted By usdmej
Re: 15-year-old invents a new method for diagnosing cancer.

so many knocks on current science/scientists just because a bright young man created a more efficient way to detect pancreatic cancer . . . ..

just to be clear, hasn't cured sh!t, and he hasn't...
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Feb-14-2013, 04:34:03 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 1,992
Posted By usdmej
Re: Oh Tesla...

they're not saying that you cant run the car's auto climate control. they're pointing out the fact that the dude claimed he turned it down when in fact he turned it up. looking at the data they...
Forum: Off Topic Wed, Feb-13-2013, 06:00:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 663
Posted By usdmej
Re: Creation "Museum" Darwin must be rolling in his grave

i dont kno why ur arguing cuz u pretty much just said what i said. being agnostic is saying you don't believe in something but you're open to believing in it. as far as belief systems go it's a cop...
Forum: Off Topic Wed, Feb-13-2013, 04:36:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 663
Posted By usdmej
Re: Creation "Museum" Darwin must be rolling in his grave

because these are forms of beliefs, and agnosticism is essentially saying that i don't believe, but if I find a reason to i will believe. Being Agnostic is like choosing immobility as a form of...
Forum: Member Journals Fri, Feb-08-2013, 10:58:52 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 33,755
Posted By usdmej
Re: M3Dragon - NorCal CSL build

that is one clean valvetrain!!!
Forum: Off Topic Fri, Feb-08-2013, 06:25:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By usdmej
Re: ebay FOTD: ABFLUG content

this is from the days when "the scene" was full of positivity and people just did things to have a laugh and to be different.

i think "haters" killed the aftermarket for a lot of imports
Forum: Member Journals Thu, Feb-07-2013, 04:07:09 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 26,813
Posted By usdmej
Re: Active Autowerkes Stage 3.5 IR/IR 2002 e46 M3

not knocking on your choice whatsoever, i also just bought tires deciding betweeen the PSS and V12s, i used to run V12s and know mulitple people that run them, no negative experiences between us so i...
Forum: Member Journals Wed, Feb-06-2013, 11:53:12 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 26,813
Posted By usdmej
Re: Active Autowerkes Stage 3.5 IR/IR 2002 e46 M3

whoops, i forgot Car and Driver did the comparo with the help of tire rack

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/hankook-ventus-v12-evo-page-10
Forum: Member Journals Wed, Feb-06-2013, 08:48:07 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 26,813
Posted By usdmej
Re: Active Autowerkes Stage 3.5 IR/IR 2002 e46 M3

quick camber wear? if you have a ton of camber and bad alignmnet you'll wear out any tire fast. and the V12s have been shown to be one of the quietest high performance tires out there, tire rack...
Forum: Off Topic Tue, Feb-05-2013, 08:01:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,942
Posted By usdmej
Re: Ccw, volk & work meister replica (ohhh no!!)

oh ok guess i was just fooled by the exotic-ish name. just like meisterschaft exhausts
Forum: Off Topic Tue, Feb-05-2013, 05:29:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,942
Posted By usdmej
Re: Ccw, volk & work meister replica (ohhh no!!)

i always thought they were a high end wheel company, i guess i bought into their marketing

if they make knock off wheels they should sell them at knock off wheel prices
Forum: Member Journals Sat, Feb-02-2013, 12:46:44 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 12,107
Posted By usdmej
Re: ViperZ's 2006 Carbon Black M3

very nice! you don't see many folks running the silver caliper!
Forum: Member Journals Fri, Feb-01-2013, 08:32:54 PM
Replies: 964
Views: 187,536
Posted By usdmej
Re: My 2002 M3 Performance Project Car

he repesents a large portion of this community


unfortunately.
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Fri, Feb-01-2013, 07:16:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By usdmej
Re: Recaro Pole Positions in Black Micro-Suede (Los Angeles, CA)

let me know if you're willing to separate
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Jan-31-2013, 05:05:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 435
Posted By usdmej
Re: Anyone know how to use excel

watr u entering to get it to the 3rd page?
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Tue, Jan-29-2013, 01:51:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 354
Posted By usdmej
Re: VCSL 1x1 Splitters (Bay Area)

extremely good price. i just bought a new pair for a loootttt more than that. how did you have yorus mounted up? just the bolts on the bottom or did you use double sided tape?
Forum: Off Topic Mon, Jan-28-2013, 02:43:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,012
Posted By usdmej
Re: whats up with the cost of athletic shoes these days?

if you think you a pair of nike running shoes is holding back your running then you deserved to get ripped off by the other running shoe companies
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Jan-24-2013, 09:15:37 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 11,404
Posted By usdmej
Re: Lance Armstrong admits to doping?

nowhere in my post do i try to absolve Lance of anything he has done. i'm saying if there is anger or resentment brewed by all this then it should be directed towards the people who ran and are...
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Jan-24-2013, 05:32:23 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,483
Posted By usdmej
Re: Is this the real M4 couple concept?!?!

looks like a significant portion of Bangle DNA has been weeded out.

if you don't believe in evolution, then here is your proof folks
Forum: Off Topic Wed, Jan-23-2013, 08:28:08 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 11,404
Posted By usdmej
Re: Lance Armstrong admits to doping?

judging from the responses here i'm pretty confident that there aren't many cycling fans in this thread and on this forum. or else you wouldn't be in arms over Lance. above all else, i'm a fan of...
Forum: Off Topic Sat, Jan-19-2013, 02:45:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,065
Posted By usdmej
Re: Since everyone here hates CA..

weird how the socal folks love to brag about their mild warm weather but when someone mentions the prospect of 4 actual seasons someone always points out the weaksauce crappy socal snow

i prefer...
Forum: Member Journals Fri, Jan-18-2013, 08:41:25 PM
Replies: 964
Views: 187,536
Posted By usdmej
Re: My 2002 M3 Performance Project Car

wow, so much childish talk directed towards this guy's own thread. if you don't like his build philosophy just stfu or gtfo.
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Fri, Jan-18-2013, 05:34:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 896
Posted By usdmej
Re: used OEM complete brushed aluminum coupe trim

interested but will wait for pics before making an offer
Forum: Off Topic Tue, Jan-15-2013, 05:03:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,487
Posted By usdmej
Re: BMW Z8: yay or nay?

modern cars with centered instrument clusters really, really bug me. i know they were trying to pay homage to the old times but they shoulda put a little something functional in front of the driver...
Forum: Off Topic Fri, Jan-11-2013, 06:12:13 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 2,479
Posted By usdmej
Re: 993 vs 991 comparison pic

i like the 997 by far, 991 looks like a cayenne compared to it's ancestors . . .

and the 996 is growing on me (there's a lot of growing to do though)
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Thu, Jan-10-2013, 05:44:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By usdmej
ok to re-use wheel valve stems?

sorry for the noob question but i'm putting new tires on my TE37s and was wondering if i could keep the current RAYS aluminum valve stems already on there?
Forum: Off Topic Wed, Jan-09-2013, 04:20:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 466
Posted By usdmej
Re: What is a good reason to say to HR manager

you aren't supposed to say negative things during an exit interview?

there's a reason you are choosing to leave the company. you should be able to politely get that point across?
Forum: Member Journals Tue, Jan-08-2013, 06:27:42 PM
Replies: 4,229
Views: 453,938
Posted By usdmej
Re: m3freak86 2004 Carbon Black M3 Journal

congrats, i actually see the STI as an upgrade considering your lifestyle (your current car was downgrading the things you wanted to do). im guessing the subie scene will be different (a little more...
Forum: Off Topic Sun, Jan-06-2013, 11:51:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 543
Posted By usdmej
Re: Rolls-Royce Griffon engine startup

SSV1 and scorza muffler sounds better and makes more power :parrot:
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Fri, Jan-04-2013, 11:31:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By usdmej
Re: My E46 is eating my front tires, suspension/steering gurus check in...

whens the last time you accurately checked your tire pressures?
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Wed, Jan-02-2013, 06:36:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Posted By usdmej
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Tue, Jan-01-2013, 12:42:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 906
Posted By usdmej
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Sun, Dec-30-2012, 12:17:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,591
Posted By usdmej
Re: FS: E46 Dinan Exhaust

15lb weight savings, a 26% reduction.
Bump for my fav exhaust, i love mine!
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Fri, Dec-28-2012, 02:01:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,278
Posted By usdmej
Re: Vorsteiner VCSL Bumper - IN STOCK

So can anyone confirm the diff between v1 and v2 bumpers?
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Tue, Dec-25-2012, 09:12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By usdmej
Re: BAY AREA: totaled car has parts FOR TRADE!!

man i wish i was in town for the holidays i woulda taken ur dash
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Mon, Dec-24-2012, 08:05:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,393
Posted By usdmej
Re: Mishimoto Radiator Question

its bias because he used to produce a lot of parts that got replicated by chinese copycats, but the bias is based on good evidence
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Mon, Dec-24-2012, 05:12:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,393
Posted By usdmej
Re: Mishimoto Radiator Question

maybe because the writer is Eric Hsu. a person whose opinion id take over any m3f member last i heard he was project lead at cosworth
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sun, Dec-23-2012, 09:18:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,393
Posted By usdmej
Re: Mishimoto Radiator Question

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/articletype/articleview/articleid/1318/wannabe-jdm-but-actually-cdm.aspx

just throwing this out there
full disclosure: the writer is a very well respected...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Thu, Dec-20-2012, 08:03:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,457
Posted By usdmej
Re: Porsche 996 C2 vs. E46 M3

996C2 beats the E46M3 in nearly every important category to me (engine response, steering feel, braking, handling, ride comfort, interior layout)


just can't get over those omelette headlights
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Thu, Dec-20-2012, 05:24:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,837
Posted By usdmej
Re: Throttle position only 75% open until over 4k rpm

i always assumed it was the VANOS, but acting correctly and shifting to some sort of high performance mode. similar to VTEC :parrot:
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Thu, Dec-20-2012, 05:16:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 653
Posted By usdmej
Re: My stiff door handles - diagnosis and fix

i could see why the dealer charges $900 for labor. it's a very tedious job, and the DIYs include a lot of shortcuts (loosening some bolts, gently pushing window rails out of the way), shortcuts that...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Thu, Dec-20-2012, 07:47:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 536
Posted By usdmej
Re: Rogue SSK Win.... Dinan Fail

so ur comparing a used oem bmw part that that u have no history of condition and installation on with a purpose built aftermarket upgrade

and from this you conclude Dinan the company is a fail?
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Forum: Off Topic Tue, Dec-18-2012, 03:24:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,353
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Forum: Off Topic Sun, Dec-16-2012, 08:42:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,924
Posted By usdmej
Re: Official what'd you get for Christmas Thread.

whoa nice, what kind of tank is that?
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sat, Dec-15-2012, 04:18:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,499
Posted By usdmej
Re: Race Seats because Race Car.

i'm going to guess that Sparco got tired of losing its market share to generic chinese made aftermarket seats (go to any honda forum, generic seat vendors outnumber the recaro/sparco vendors 10 to...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Fri, Dec-14-2012, 07:37:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,499
Posted By usdmej
Re: Race Seats because Race Car.

o wow, i gave up on keeping up with sparco ever since i realized all of their reclining seats were expensive derivatives of the Milano.

nice to see them enter such a low pricepoint.
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Dec-13-2012, 07:36:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 982
Posted By usdmej
Re: What is a decent DD commute car for cheap?

2 door toyota yaris

cheap, good gas mileage, tons of quality aftermarket stuff for sh!ts and giggles
Forum: Off Topic Thu, Dec-13-2012, 02:27:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,290
Posted By usdmej
Re: TSA Up To Their BS Tactics Again

i think the issue is that these tsa agents are trained/allowed to be firm and forceful in moving people along through security. the problem is it gets to their head and they get off on their power...
Forum: Member Journals Tue, Dec-11-2012, 05:29:15 PM
Replies: 890
Views: 84,651
Posted By usdmej
Re: flipm3: 2002 Jet Black M3

yea i'm using a stud conversion and rear spacers all from Apex. they seem in good shape and i make sure they're nice and snug before putting the wheels back on. i don't think they're causing problems...
Forum: Pacific Tue, Dec-11-2012, 09:07:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By usdmej
Re: HJC Helmet to Try in Bay Area?

word of warning a lot of motorcycle helmet dealers that stock HJC don't stock HJC automotive helmets (something to do with distributors or so im told)

fwiw i fit a size L AR10, they run small (i...
Forum: Off Topic Tue, Dec-11-2012, 06:17:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By usdmej
Re: garden hose suggestions

like i said i have read very few positive reviews on them. do you guys personally use these?
Forum: Off Topic Tue, Dec-11-2012, 05:26:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 137
Posted By usdmej
garden hose suggestions

please recommend a good garden hose

the conventional hoses that come on their own rollers don't look very practical, bounce back hoses look to be of a kink-free design but i dont know how...
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Tue, Dec-11-2012, 03:47:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,529
Posted By usdmej
Re: School Me on BBKs

i'm getting blue calipers on my bbk cuz it matches my wheelz :)


hey, my response matches the theme/immaturity of this thread
Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006) Sun, Dec-09-2012, 05:58:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 545
Posted By usdmej
Re: Confused on when inspection 2 is due..

i've always been under the impression and have followed

7500 miles: oil change
15000 miles: oil change
22500 miles :oil change
30000 miles: inspection 1
37500 miles: oil change
45000 miles:...
Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted Fri, Dec-07-2012, 10:21:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
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