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Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 02-09-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,822
Posted By Kurt_OH
THE truth and definitive answer.

THE truth and definitive answer.
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 02-09-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,822
Posted By Kurt_OH
There are cars who do everything that either of...

There are cars who do everything that either of these car do, better than either of them do it. But that's not the OP's inquiry. The requested comparison is between M3 and 335i. I happen to own...
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 05-16-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,822
Posted By Kurt_OH
I didn't compare it to a Z4M, nor to any other M...

I didn't compare it to a Z4M, nor to any other M car. I did say, and stand by it, that I would shift less, and have less fun with the car when commuting, if it had 6MT vs M-DCT. I also said it was...
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 04-25-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,822
Posted By Kurt_OH
I have both, right now. Both E90. 2008...

I have both, right now. Both E90.

2008 335i. Jet Black, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Comfort Access.

2011 M3. Alpine White, Fox Red, Competition, DCT, Premium, Convenience.

For most...
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 04-25-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By Kurt_OH
VERY cool video, and nice driving. Thanks for...

VERY cool video, and nice driving. Thanks for posting!
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 04-25-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,993
Posted By Kurt_OH
My default is D5 and S5. I can DEFINITELY get...

My default is D5 and S5. I can DEFINITELY get the "driver induced oscillations" described above, ESPECIALLY if the POWER button is on. But still, it's not anything like driving an automatic.

On...
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 04-25-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,990
Posted By Kurt_OH
2011 E90 M3, delivered Nov 7th, 2011 (Euro Del). ...

2011 E90 M3, delivered Nov 7th, 2011 (Euro Del). Auto start is disabled by default. I've never turned it on, so I can't report on how it works, just that it has NEVER activated in my car.
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 04-25-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,178
Posted By Kurt_OH
If you have the adjustable suspension, ALWAYS put...

If you have the adjustable suspension, ALWAYS put it in one of the stiffer modes before going up. That way, there's less bounce to the suspension. It even recommends this in the manual.
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 04-19-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,993
Posted By Kurt_OH
There's definitely a "sweet spot" that you have...

There's definitely a "sweet spot" that you have to get to, to get the smoothest takeoff. Also, when the engine is cold, especially if it's near freezing out, it simply does not run well for about 30...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-22-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Kurt_OH
Sounds like a scam. No way I'd do that. ...

Sounds like a scam. No way I'd do that.


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Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 03-21-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,190
Posted By Kurt_OH
Knock sensor. ECU advances the timing to the...

Knock sensor. ECU advances the timing to the optimal advance when the fuel can take it. Just because your ears can't detect any knock during the microsecond between when the sensors detect it and...
Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 03-19-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,737
Posted By Kurt_OH
You need the exhaust that goes all the way up to...

You need the exhaust that goes all the way up to the flat 12 you'll be replacing your V8 with, to get that sound.

:-)

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Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 03-19-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,204
Posted By Kurt_OH
I'll go out on a limb and say that it may be that...

I'll go out on a limb and say that it may be that the xi is under-boosted relative to the required effort to turn all that front wheel drive hardware that's absent on the M3. You still have WAY...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-16-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
For me, the issue is the dealer's abuse of my...

For me, the issue is the dealer's abuse of my vehicle and lack of contrition. They never even filed a police report or offered an explanation of the event.

Dealer should have PAIN coming, not...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-16-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
I added a "rider" (added coverage to my policy),...

I added a "rider" (added coverage to my policy), so that only OEM parts would be used for any covered repair.

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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-09-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
Makes sense, but ... That's sickening. ...

Makes sense, but ...

That's sickening.




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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-09-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
How does making op go thru his insurance save the...

How does making op go thru his insurance save the dealership money if that insurance is gonna go back to the dealer to pay for the loss anyway?

Dealer should have fixed/paid off lost car on their...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-09-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
Yea, wouldn't expect that to happen either. ...

Yea, wouldn't expect that to happen either.

But unless you have those "security camera" records in your possession, i'm not sure I'd bank on them.

Nonetheless, it seems highly unlikely (unless...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-09-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
Wow, now THAT would add a twist to the story - if...

Wow, now THAT would add a twist to the story - if the dealer claimed it was dropped off wrecked.



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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-08-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
Agreed. I'd be surprised to learn the owner even...

Agreed. I'd be surprised to learn the owner even knows about the wreck.


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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-08-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
OP isn't confrontational; dealership is clearly...

OP isn't confrontational; dealership is clearly perceiving this as that he's unwilling to stand up to them.

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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-08-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
Insurance companies will never, under any...

Insurance companies will never, under any circumstances, "fight for you". What they always fight for is the cheapest resolution for themselves, and if that results in a higher premium for you, all...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-08-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
No way would I have this car fixed under my...

No way would I have this car fixed under my insurance if I have a choice (someone mentioned NJ might be a no fault state).

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Forum: E90/E92/E93 M3 (2008+) 03-08-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,639
Posted By Kurt_OH
Gotcha. Agreed. Sent from my DROID BIONIC...

Gotcha. Agreed.

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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-08-2012, 02:29 AM
Replies: 649
Views: 43,861
Posted By Kurt_OH
Tutk: Just wondering, if its the dishonesty...

Tutk:

Just wondering, if its the dishonesty that's bothering you (as it is many of us here), why would you allow your insurance to pay?

You keep stating its just a car, and many of us would...
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