October 30 Autocross reminder! Signups Thurs 9/30

and 1 · 10-04-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

True dat. More like no seals at all. I have to measure the pistons with a micrometer, and see about replacements.

Mike, don't worry bout the pads, I haven't really driven at all since the trip back. Been in NY, and car's sat there.

no worries larry. she's a little squeaky with the hp+ but no prob

ML · 10-29-2010, 12:08 PM

Tomorrow baby!

and 1 · 10-29-2010, 02:13 PM

who's ready to end this season with a bang??

larryn · 10-29-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by and 1

who's ready to end this season with a bang??

I am, but figuratively though..

Anybody up for some pool after O'Hanlons dies down? There's a really cool pool parlor about 10 doors down from there (yes, they serve beeyah).

ML · 11-01-2010, 08:23 AM

Here's the analysis from Saturday:

and 1 · 11-01-2010, 10:42 AM

full year analysis...pretty sweet! thanks ML

didn't rob do a big one from last year? would be pretty cool to compare them

ML · 11-01-2010, 11:14 AM

Actually, I did that. I'll see what I can put together .

ML · 11-01-2010, 12:29 PM

Here ya go... 2009 and 2010 data plotted together.

and 1 · 11-03-2010, 05:02 PM

look at how the differences between AM and PM times shrank from 2009 to 2010

Artmasterx · 11-05-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ML

Actually, I did that. I'll see what I can put together .

Just throw me under the f-ing bus why don't you...

ML · 11-05-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Just throw me under the f-ing bus why don't you...

Hey! I've always given you credit for being the godfather of the AX analysis. It just so happens that I was the one that did put together that summary last year with the AM/PM breakout.

So how's things in Belgium, anyway? Ever get that turbo to spool correctly?

Artmasterx · 11-05-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ML

Hey! I've always given you credit for being the godfather of the AX analysis. It just so happens that I was the one that did put together that summary last year with the AM/PM breakout.

So how's things in Belgium, anyway? Ever get that turbo to spool correctly?

I know... excellent analysis and I'm sure everyone appreciates your dedication to the stats.

The turbo has not given me any trouble since they replaced a leaking oil feed or return pipe to the turbo. I am not sure why it would go into limp mode due to that, but everything seems ok now. Maybe it resulted in a slightly low oil pressure or something, but I never said any oil light come on or any code indicating oil pressure issues.

Oh well, the engine has been working fine... though I did find out that the rear is out of alignment and can't be fixed without a new rear torsion beam. Basically both rear tires are toed in (or out, I can't remember) and the camber is off a bit. Anyway, I am going to see how long the rear tires last before investing in a costly fix... especially if I may only have the car for a year or two.

This are going pretty well in general... the caveat being that our apartment was broken into this week; it happened during the day when we were at work. The building has quite a few apartment, and you need to have a key to get in the general building, so it pretty secure. Our apartment door is a pair of wood french doors that are about 10 feet tall, so they have some give in them... apparently enough give to allow someone to pry them open with breaking the lock or the door. Needless to say, we are going to have a chat with the landlord about a more secure door.

No real damage to anything and they only took about $1000 of easy to carry stuff, so it could have been a lot worse. F-ing gets on your nerves though. We have insurance that should cover the loss, we have briefly talked to the insurance people, but haven't heard back about any details.

On the bright side, we have been traveling quite a bit which is a lot of fun. We were in Brasov, Romania and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria and Istanbul at the beginning of October. That was a fun trip and Istanbul is very nice and definitely recommended. Romania and Bulgaria are cool (and cheap) if you are a bit more adventurous.

We also just go back from Prague, which is also a great city. Again, highly recommended. Then in a few weeks, we will be heading to Rome, which I am sure will be amazing.

Other less extravagant trips we have done were the Rhine Valley (Germany), the Black Forest (with a quick stop by the Nurburgring, though we couldn't drive on it that day), and the Champagne region in France.

Work is fine...

All-in-all we are having a good time! Definitely missed the old 128i and the autocross season though

ML · 11-09-2010, 03:38 PM

Man that sucks, Rob. Hope all works out with the insurance.

Artmasterx · 11-09-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ML

Man that sucks, Rob. Hope all works out with the insurance.

Thanks. It could have been worse.

and 1 · 11-11-2010, 12:13 PM

oh man rob you're gonna love rome! i did a semester abroad there so lemme know if you want advice or italian lessons

but dude...getting broken in on? f that noise...glad it was nothing too too serious tho. hope insurance hooks you up

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11-01-2010, 08:23 AM	#27
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Here's the analysis from Saturday: Attached Images __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	full year analysis...pretty sweet! thanks ML didn't rob do a big one from last year? would be pretty cool to compare them __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Actually, I did that. I'll see what I can put together . __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Here ya go... 2009 and 2010 data plotted together. Attached Images __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	look at how the differences between AM and PM times shrank from 2009 to 2010 __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Man that sucks, Rob. Hope all works out with the insurance. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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11-11-2010, 12:13 PM	#37
and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	oh man rob you're gonna love rome! i did a semester abroad there so lemme know if you want advice or italian lessons but dude...getting broken in on? f that noise...glad it was nothing too too serious tho. hope insurance hooks you up __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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