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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-09-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,691
Posted By powerline777
Small update here. Now at 48,550 miles on the...

Small update here. Now at 48,550 miles on the OEM ContiPro's. Turns out the 3G RFT RE960AS Pole Position was on super back-order. I called around and around and everyone was willing to take the...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-21-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,691
Posted By powerline777
Just an update as my tire guy finally called over...

Just an update as my tire guy finally called over today with a confirmed delivery of the RE960AS RFT PP for Mid March.

He mentioned there is already a waiting list developing at the distributor...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-25-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,691
Posted By powerline777
ContiPro Contact SSR 44,000 miles

Time to finally replace the stock OE tires on my 328xi Wagon. Just wanted to put word out there that I've had these RFT's on my ride for a full 44,000 miles and they finally wore out.

85%...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 10-05-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By powerline777
Very low steering fluid - '10 - E91

Had my 2nd oil change last week (along with a scheduled service check ) and today I noticed that the steering was very stiff. Checked steering fluid and it was maybe 3mm above the bottom of the...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-10-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,424
Posted By powerline777
E91 Logic 7 settings?

It's been a while since I've checked in here, feels good to be back researching something. Still as in love with this car as the day it was born. Unreal.

I've been using some audio settings from...
Forum: The Detail Department 04-10-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 94,742
Posted By powerline777
At first I was floored about the brake dust on my...

At first I was floored about the brake dust on my E91. Nothing off the shelf worked, it was like my second job keeping clean.

In a roundabout way, I came across this:
...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-25-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,044
Posted By powerline777
Awesome input everyone. As usual. I have...

Awesome input everyone. As usual.

I have all these comments floating around in my head, and then hearing them on the forums somehow helps sort them out.

Fact is my ass is in that car more...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-25-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 865
Posted By powerline777
Just a release, you still have to pull it up. ...

Just a release, you still have to pull it up.

Over time, I guess BMW wanted us to save the pads of our finger tips from having to press too hard?

But seriously, I'm not sure what the...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-25-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,018
Posted By powerline777
Driving around town, this song MUST be played...

Driving around town, this song MUST be played with your bass turned up and the windows down. Pretend you are a drug dealer as well, it adds to the experience:
...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-25-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,044
Posted By powerline777
New job, high miles are adding up...what to do?

Looking to tap into the ever so enjoyable opinions of board members regarding a new dilemma I'm facing with my E91.

For the last year, I was doing great on keeping down the miles down on my 2010...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 06-28-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 720
Posted By powerline777
Road Force > 30lbs Any options?

I feel like I'm riding on bricks at 75mph+.

11K miles so far running with Contipro Contact SSR's. 225/45 R17 91H. Tread wear is minimal / non-existent.. 2010 328xi

Alignment was done about a...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 06-28-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,293
Posted By powerline777
Thanks for the input. Interesting stuff out...

Thanks for the input. Interesting stuff out there when calling around to shps that carry the Hunter.

-One shop told me he could do it, but wouldn't trust his own BMW with the guys that work for...
Forum: Tire Rack's Tires, Wheels, Brakes & Suspension 06-27-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,293
Posted By powerline777
Road Force Balance with dealer or Tire Warehouse?

A couple of New England pothole explosions and what used to be a slight veer to the left is now a full out vibration at 78mph.

I'm at 11,000 miles on RFT's. Initial alignment was done 3,000 miles...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-05-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By powerline777
Gumball 3000

Probably one of the best commutes I've had to work....ever.

Riding down Rte 95 this morning ioutside of Boston and the rally came through. Riding in my e91, They were supposed to be heading north...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 04-09-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 320
Posted By powerline777
Steering wheel drift - 7,500 miles

Coming off two decent pothole explosions, I decided to get an alignment done. One of the rear tires was off by 1.4 and the others we'ren't too bad.

I do a ton of highway driving and still, when I...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 01-12-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,894
Posted By powerline777
3,000 miles on my new 2010 E91 and so far so...

3,000 miles on my new 2010 E91 and so far so good. Ask me again at 15,000 and it may be a different story.

These are my first set of RFT's on a car and I have to say the handling is great. I...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-28-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,401
Posted By powerline777
Avoid DTC with xDrive?

I know this has been discussed at length here on the forums, but I still am a bit confused. When I was meeting with the rep at the Welt, he mentioned that switching on DTC with an auto equipped with...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-28-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,591
Posted By powerline777
Certainly an indication that black ice could be...

Certainly an indication that black ice could be forming on the road. For me, the last two times I've seen this it has snowed in less than 1 hr.

In case you didn't know this, your new car can...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-25-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By powerline777
2010 E91 Cargo Cover - missing rubber button?

Not sure if I'm blind or if something is missing, but I remember in test driving the 2009 E91 the CA demonstrated to me how the cargo cover would auto open when just opening the glass.

No dice so...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 12-25-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,513
Posted By powerline777
I had some reservations about picking up the...

I had some reservations about picking up the Droid for my '10 328xi based on the comments here in the forum.

First pairing I used "0000" for both the car and the phone. Immediate sync, the phone...
Forum: European Delivery 12-10-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,522
Posted By powerline777
Think about it. There are three or four "exam"...

Think about it. There are three or four "exam" stations at customs for sorting out the intensive audit. All sorts of shifting around, people in and out of your car, drive to the x-ray machine,...
Forum: European Delivery 12-08-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,274
Posted By powerline777
You are in good shape. There are like 40 guys...

You are in good shape. There are like 40 guys with three truck loads of dogs crawling around my car. My brand new car. My untouched by American hands car other than myself and my wife. No way they...
Forum: European Delivery 12-08-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,522
Posted By powerline777
Part of my frustration is not knowing exactly...

Part of my frustration is not knowing exactly what my car is going through now that it has been "chosen" for an extra level of Homeland Security examination. The other guy had tweaked out equalizer...
Forum: European Delivery 12-08-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,522
Posted By powerline777
I think that is in line with other suspicions. ...

I think that is in line with other suspicions.

Someone could have figured out how to stash cocaine or something in an ED car and then had a buddy at say Newark grab it. Who knows, certainly makes...
Forum: European Delivery 12-08-2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,522
Posted By powerline777
Another customs intensive audit - Manon 11/22

Unreal. I am going to lose my mind.

10/23 Dropp-Off Vienna
11/22 MANON Arrival Newark
12/7 Car is MIA
12/8 Get a hold of BMW ED 800-932-0831

Person on the phone goes to pull my file, comes...
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