Newbie Question

FIRESTARTER · 04-03-2009, 11:14 AM

Newbie here… I just bought a Titanium Silver 2009 328i w/ Navigation and Sport Package. I have a friend that works in a BMW Dealer as a Technician/Mechanic. He already helps me with his employee discount. I want to know what else do you think I can ask him to do for my car? Was there any program that he can add or modified to my car that only BMW technician/mechanic can do.

Thanks
Erick

DenverJayhawk · 04-03-2009, 11:44 AM

Pretty open ended question. What do you like to do with your car?

KkSc · 04-03-2009, 11:46 AM

that's a lot you can do, depends on which side you are going!

kyleb350 · 04-03-2009, 12:29 PM

Swap a N54 in there

p4junk · 04-03-2009, 12:43 PM

hmm ... sounds like this friend owes you !BIG TIME! and you're looking for anything ... just anything ... anything at all, to throw at him!!

FIRESTARTER · 04-03-2009, 12:57 PM

I guess something simple and quick while dealer is servicing my car.

KkSc · 04-03-2009, 01:03 PM

maybe replace you a new LCI 335i???lol..jkjk...well..maybe bmw performance intake??

twinturboa51 · 04-03-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KkSc

maybe replace you a new LCI 335i???lol..jkjk...well..maybe bmw performance intake??

second that... get some discounts on performance parts. intake, exhaust, brakes, and ssk

spacedogg · 04-03-2009, 02:42 PM

Is it a 6MT? If so first get a discount on parts like a shift knob, short shift kit and get the CDV valve replaced or taken out. See if he can do a differential swap ("poor man's supercharger"). He could swap out suspension to coilovers and M3 bits.

Lots of BMW Performance goodies to be had too. +3 on that idea.

canucklion · 04-03-2009, 02:54 PM

this is like asking "what can I buy for 100 dollars"?

spacedogg · 04-03-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

this is like asking "what can I buy for 100 dollars"?

So....what can I buy for 100 dollars?

FIRESTARTER · 04-03-2009, 03:44 PM

Any features that he can add to my Navigation or activate my alarm by simple programming. How about new ecu program? I am not sure if he can get me some parts.

spacedogg · 04-03-2009, 04:55 PM

If your does not come with the alarm you can get him to install and program it so it is activated.

Doubt he will be able touch your ECU. Otherwise he will be voiding your warranty.

He can probably install anything you buy elsewhere tho. Such as suspension bits and what not.

canucklion · 04-03-2009, 05:00 PM

seriously, this thread is epic fail.

First you asked an open-ended question, then some offered you really good suggestions on getting some parts e.g. BMW performance parts, then you come back and say "yeah, I'm not sure if he can give me any parts..."

and no, he cannot 'activate' your alarm if you didn't order it, if you had ordered it, it would've been activated already. Maybe your buddy can activate my iDrive for me, I didn't order it, but hey who knows?

Why don't you talk to your buddy and ASK HIM what he can or cannot get you, and work from there?

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Any features that he can add to my Navigation or activate my alarm by simple programming. How about new ecu program? I am not sure if he can get me some parts.

gtrokin330 · 04-03-2009, 05:02 PM

ask him how to start the fail boat

spacedogg · 04-03-2009, 05:12 PM

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ask him how to start the fail boat

I want in on a fail boat. But only if canucklion is the captain...

ARRRRRHHHH.

Sorry had to speak like a pirate for a moment.

canucklion · 04-03-2009, 05:55 PM

ha, that boat is going to sink REAL FAST

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

I want in on a fail boat. But only if canucklion is the captain...

ARRRRRHHHH.

Sorry had to speak like a pirate for a moment.

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spacedogg Colonel 198 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Is it a 6MT? If so first get a discount on parts like a shift knob, short shift kit and get the CDV valve replaced or taken out. See if he can do a differential swap ("poor man's supercharger"). He could swap out suspension to coilovers and M3 bits. Lots of BMW Performance goodies to be had too. +3 on that idea.
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spacedogg Colonel 198 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	If your does not come with the alarm you can get him to install and program it so it is activated. Doubt he will be able touch your ECU. Otherwise he will be voiding your warranty. He can probably install anything you buy elsewhere tho. Such as suspension bits and what not.
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