Who else is on the Hojin? (NYK)

edawg · 06-09-2006, 02:33 PM

I have simple plans for her fist days as and american...lets see....wheels, h&r springs..m tec pedals, exhaust...and that's only the first week...hahahahaha

Desert Bimmer · 06-09-2006, 02:51 PM

At least give her some KY before you break her in that hard the first week...

Damn dude! LOL I'm easing mine in nice and slow...just tint and chrome exhaust tips in week one

gos · 06-09-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

At least give her some KY before you break her in that hard the first week...

Damn dude! LOL I'm easing mine in nice and slow...just tint and chrome exhaust tips in week one

Definitely gonna get tinting on mine, CA said it'd only delay delivery by 2-3 hours, if they knew 3-4 days ahead of delivery that I wanted it done.

One interesting thing:

I spoke to the owner of the tint shop that my local BMW dealer contracts with, and he stated that Huper Optik has really lost a lot of business lately and it is no longer the top film made. They apparently moved their manufacturing to Israel, and with the move are having quality control issues that results in them having to manufacture their tint a lot thicker than they used to. A few years ago Huper Optik was excellent, and these days it is only "fair".

He made another comment that "ceramic tints" is a Huper Optik marketing gimmick... the crystalization of the adhesive under your tint is the ceramic, and any decent tint adhesive has these same properties.

Anyone else heard anything like that?

--gos

mwilli · 06-09-2006, 03:01 PM

I am going to do a wheels and H&R upgrade, plus the Alum pedals. I am still debating on the CF splitters.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 03:11 PM

I got quite a bit of stuff planned, but I don't know in what order or how soon.

But tints are going on IMMEDIATELY

Desert Bimmer · 06-09-2006, 03:47 PM

I'm going to see my CA in a few hours to get some accessories installed before I accept delivery. Alarm, rear/front mud flaps, chrome exhaust tips to name a few... It's "Let's make a deal time" once again...LOL

Ghunger · 06-09-2006, 05:17 PM

I was going to get mud flaps but decided I'd jsut get the clear bra behind the wheels instead. It won't keep the mud off but it'll protect the side of the car and it'll look much better. My only mod so far will be the wheels I have on order, but they won't be here for another month or 2. I really hope Customs and VPC don't take too long, not to mention shiping the car up to Seattle.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghunger

I was going to get mud flaps but decided I'd jsut get the clear bra behind the wheels instead. It won't keep the mud off but it'll protect the side of the car and it'll look much better. My only mod so far will be the wheels I have on order, but they won't be here for another month or 2. I really hope Customs and VPC don't take too long, not to mention shiping the car up to Seattle.

Ghunger...ur wheels are going to be SICKK. But no tints?

Ghunger · 06-09-2006, 06:00 PM

What do I need tints for in Seattle? It's cloudy like 3/4 the year up here. I guess if it was just for looks I might, but I can always do it later on. I figure it's another ~$300 I don't need to spend. I'm more into performance upgrades anyway, instead of cosmetic upgrades. I'd probably get sway's shocks and springs before I did a body kit or tints.

edawg · 06-09-2006, 09:14 PM

not only are we getting closer to getting our cars but we getting closer to 14 pages..woohooo

MIKEYMIKE · 06-09-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghunger

What do I need tints for in Seattle? It's cloudy like 3/4 the year up here. I guess if it was just for looks I might, but I can always do it later on. I figure it's another ~$300 I don't need to spend. I'm more into performance upgrades anyway, instead of cosmetic upgrades. I'd probably get sway's shocks and springs before I did a body kit or tints.

Yea, it would be more for looks. But because you don't need the heat reduction you could get some basic tints for $150 or so, not necessarily expensive ceramic for $300.

edawg · 06-09-2006, 11:12 PM

u dont think i will get my car tinted..thats why i got the rear shades...dunno tho maybe..woohoo..i am in the GB for rogue exhaust...wooohooooo

edawg · 06-09-2006, 11:14 PM

back to the topic...any aislive pix..?

Desert Bimmer · 06-10-2006, 12:53 AM

Still tomorrow...

Ghunger · 06-10-2006, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

Yea, it would be more for looks. But because you don't need the heat reduction you could get some basic tints for $150 or so, not necessarily expensive ceramic for $300.

I'll think about it but it definitely won't be something I do right away. There's really a very small benefit for me so like I said, I'll probably spend my money on other things. Like more tires for track days and autocrossing

unxdawg · 06-10-2006, 04:17 AM

Here we go boys!!!!!

Desert Bimmer · 06-10-2006, 10:55 AM

She should be unloading our BEAUTIFUL cars this morning! Damn..someone who lives near there should have gone over there and taken some pictures...now that would have been cool!

unxdawg · 06-10-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by unxdawg

Here we go boys!!!!!

Hmmm..I don't see it on the map anymore. Do you think they unloaded the cars and it left? Or is it docked so maybe it doesn't show up?

rpiopio · 06-10-2006, 11:25 AM

Whoooohoooo!!! I pray that all of you fellow Hojins arrive unscathed without any need for body repairs or anything else.

According to this VPC post, they work on Saturdays if there are a lot of pre-purchased vehicles arriving. Let's hope that includes us!
http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

leitrim · 06-10-2006, 12:37 PM

Whoo-Fn-Hooo!! Now after it's done at the VPC I have to wait for it to be transported to NorCal.

BTW, you guys are awesome for posting these updates. I still have not received an email from aislive, not that it matters now.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-10-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

Whoooohoooo!!! I pray that all of you fellow Hojins arrive unscathed without any need for body repairs or anything else.

According to this VPC post, they work on Saturdays if there are a lot of pre-purchased vehicles arriving. Let's hope that includes us!
http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

Amen, brother. :rocks:

edawg · 06-10-2006, 06:59 PM

man we are sooooo close...

06-09-2006, 02:33 PM	#265
edawg Auto Icons 15 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2006 325xit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: santa barbara iTrader: (2)	I have simple plans for her fist days as and american...lets see....wheels, h&r springs..m tec pedals, exhaust...and that's only the first week...hahahahaha __________________ ] nuff said!
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06-09-2006, 02:51 PM	#266
Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	At least give her some KY before you break her in that hard the first week... Damn dude! LOL I'm easing mine in nice and slow...just tint and chrome exhaust tips in week one __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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06-09-2006, 03:01 PM	#268
mwilli Private First Class 2 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, TiAg of course Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (0)	I am going to do a wheels and H&R upgrade, plus the Alum pedals. I am still debating on the CF splitters. __________________ On Order 08 M3 AW/Black Leather/Tech Pckg/19" Wheels/Heated Seats.
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06-09-2006, 03:11 PM	#269
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	I got quite a bit of stuff planned, but I don't know in what order or how soon. But tints are going on IMMEDIATELY
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06-09-2006, 03:47 PM	#270
Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I'm going to see my CA in a few hours to get some accessories installed before I accept delivery. Alarm, rear/front mud flaps, chrome exhaust tips to name a few... It's "Let's make a deal time" once again...LOL __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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06-09-2006, 05:17 PM	#271
Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I was going to get mud flaps but decided I'd jsut get the clear bra behind the wheels instead. It won't keep the mud off but it'll protect the side of the car and it'll look much better. My only mod so far will be the wheels I have on order, but they won't be here for another month or 2. I really hope Customs and VPC don't take too long, not to mention shiping the car up to Seattle. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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06-09-2006, 06:00 PM	#273
Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	What do I need tints for in Seattle? It's cloudy like 3/4 the year up here. I guess if it was just for looks I might, but I can always do it later on. I figure it's another ~$300 I don't need to spend. I'm more into performance upgrades anyway, instead of cosmetic upgrades. I'd probably get sway's shocks and springs before I did a body kit or tints. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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06-09-2006, 09:14 PM	#274
edawg Auto Icons 15 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2006 325xit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: santa barbara iTrader: (2)	not only are we getting closer to getting our cars but we getting closer to 14 pages..woohooo __________________ ] nuff said!
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06-09-2006, 11:12 PM	#276
edawg Auto Icons 15 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2006 325xit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: santa barbara iTrader: (2)	u dont think i will get my car tinted..thats why i got the rear shades...dunno tho maybe..woohoo..i am in the GB for rogue exhaust...wooohooooo __________________ ] nuff said!
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06-09-2006, 11:14 PM	#277
edawg Auto Icons 15 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2006 325xit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: santa barbara iTrader: (2)	back to the topic...any aislive pix..? __________________ ] nuff said!
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06-10-2006, 04:17 AM	#280
unxdawg Private First Class 4 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Here we go boys!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Past: 1995 Montreal Blue/Tan 325i Manual, then 2003 Topaz Blue/Natural Brown 325i Manual, 2006 TiAg/Black/Aluminum 330i ZPP ZSP Step NAV Sat Prep [B]Current: 2007 550i
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06-10-2006, 10:55 AM	#281
Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	She should be unloading our BEAUTIFUL cars this morning! Damn..someone who lives near there should have gone over there and taken some pictures...now that would have been cool! __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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06-10-2006, 11:25 AM	#283
rpiopio First Lieutenant 42 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2011 X3 , 2000e39 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Whoooohoooo!!! I pray that all of you fellow Hojins arrive unscathed without any need for body repairs or anything else. According to this VPC post, they work on Saturdays if there are a lot of pre-purchased vehicles arriving. Let's hope that includes us! http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm __________________ 2006 330i: Titanium Silver, Black Leatherette, Navigation, European Delivery. 2011 X3 35i, Alpine White, Premium, Technology, Sport Package
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06-10-2006, 12:37 PM	#284
leitrim Private First Class 4 Rep 103 Posts Drives: Barrique Red 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Whoo-Fn-Hooo!! Now after it's done at the VPC I have to wait for it to be transported to NorCal. BTW, you guys are awesome for posting these updates. I still have not received an email from aislive, not that it matters now.
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06-10-2006, 06:59 PM	#286
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