<![CDATA[Hey-New guy]]>Hey Everybody,

My name's Zach and I picked up an e90 325i 6spd/mt (black) with the sport suspension last year.  Previous car was a 2004.5 VW GLI, but was taken by our lovely downtown potholes.  Yes, a pothole totaled my car while trying to find parking :mad: .  Anyways, I've always wanted a BMW and was able to pick one up.  Grabbed the 325 as there weren't many other cars that caught my interest at the time and I was in kind of a bind.  Thought okay this is clean, won't take much to get it how I want. Car is currently stock, but have ordered some parts and looking to get her close to done by this summer.  Unfortunately I have the stock halogens as well (killing me everyday when I look at her). This is my first BMW, so if anyone has any tips/suggestions - let me know!  I'm currently running 16in Borbet's- if ya see me give me a honk or somethin'

Also if anyone has or knows anyone with these parts- give me a shout!
-Pre-LCI Xenon's (Probably going to go Umnitza if I can't find a set locally)

-An exhaust guy that could assist in the dual to dual-quad change

-Wheels and tires- debating between a staggered 18x8.5/18.9.5 or 19x8x5/19x9.5 setup.  If anyone knows anyone selling a set like this I'd appreciate it!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3539/hey-new-guyRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:35:56 GMTThu, 19 Feb 2015 17:20:27 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:28:48 GMT]]>FInally pic of passenger repair:

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/63020https://wibimmers.com/post/63020Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:28:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:40:43 GMT]]>Yep-absolute trash.  At least these people have been cool. The valet was in my car when it happened and the other valet's were standing there so they aren't getting out of this one.  I talked to the guys wife and it seems like this has happened to them in the past with her husband and she kinda just takes care of it.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/63017https://wibimmers.com/post/63017Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:40:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:24:20 GMT]]>Backed into twice? Ugh people! Sorry to hear.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/63015https://wibimmers.com/post/63015Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:24:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:09:28 GMT]]>Definitely been slacking.  Have had some health issues that have taken precedence over doing anything to my car lately.  I went to my bartending job Saturday night and a brand new SL550 AMG backed into my front bumper twice  (multiple witnesses)... Going to get an estimate on that and see if it's more cost-effective to get a new bumper or re-do my stock e90.  It seems like they want to keep it off of their insurance which is also good.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/63013https://wibimmers.com/post/63013Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:09:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:12:18 GMT]]>I'll try and get some pics in the next day or two.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/61257https://wibimmers.com/post/61257Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:12:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:46:38 GMT]]>

i_love_cars said:

impossible to tell when we don't have any close-up photos to inspect

Savage

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/61160https://wibimmers.com/post/61160Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:46:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:38:07 GMT]]>impossible to tell when we don't have any close-up photos to inspect

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/61157https://wibimmers.com/post/61157Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:38:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:10:15 GMT]]>Work looks great. Wouldn't ever be able to tell.  However it looks like there is black paint? Maybe some sort of sealant on the windows?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/61156https://wibimmers.com/post/61156Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:10:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:45:45 GMT]]>I took it to the one in Cudahy- hoping it is as good as your experiences in Delafield/New Berlin.  they should be calling me today with an update.  I don't think I'll be getting it back for at least another week tho.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60875https://wibimmers.com/post/60875Fri, 07 Aug 2015 14:45:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Fri, 07 Aug 2015 01:36:39 GMT]]>yea i've had work done at Delafield abra on my bmw and was very happy. I had to fight the service lady to get her out of my car, though.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60858https://wibimmers.com/post/60858Fri, 07 Aug 2015 01:36:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:36:27 GMT]]>Which Abra? My buddy works at the New Berlin location amd they do great work.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60853https://wibimmers.com/post/60853Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:36:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:16:33 GMT]]>I took it to ABRA.  My sister- her boyfriend's Dad is the Service head over at a Range Rover dealership and they use this shop and he made a call over there for me.  Hoping it works out.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60840https://wibimmers.com/post/60840Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:16:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:36:54 GMT]]>Black is a hard color to paint well period haha

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60837https://wibimmers.com/post/60837Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:36:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:08:59 GMT]]>where did you take the car? Black is a hard color to blend and match properly.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60835https://wibimmers.com/post/60835Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:08:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:49:57 GMT]]>I go to have my car dropped off yesterday and of course they forgot to get me a rental car so I had to go to work then leave work early to go back to the damn shop.  They said at least a week (kinda figured as much).  Hoping it comes out good.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60783https://wibimmers.com/post/60783Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:49:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:00:39 GMT]]>personally I'd just have my insurance take care of it. Toss them his license plate info and let them do what they want with it. Your rates may not even go up. If they do, it would probably not be a lot. You have to look at what your time and hassle is worth to try and track this guy down and prove he's to blame, compared to how much your rates might go up if you go through with your current claim. Personally, I can say that when I crashed my last 135, I totaled the fuck out of it, and my insurance went up like, 20 bucks a month. That was way more monetary damage than what you're talking about here. I'd be surprised if you even saw a 10 dollar/mo rate hike due to something like this. Your deductible is the other consideration but I assume you have a normal 250-500 or so like the rest of us. My time is worth 100 bucks an hour currently, so I weigh that pretty heavily - when things don't quite go the way I want them to, I always ask myself "is it even worth my time?"

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60544https://wibimmers.com/post/60544Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:00:26 GMT]]>Impala has been MIA and so has the truck.... Part of me is thinking he up and moved.  I asked someone at the building if they have seen the car (this person kinda helps in the leasing office/homebody/weird ) and she said they haven't seen the truck and that they think the lease ended this month.  Office Manager said to have my insurance company contact him and he'll approach the guy, if he's there.  If not, I do have the truck's license plate information.  Any suggestions on how to proceed or say f it and just get stuff fixed?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60529https://wibimmers.com/post/60529Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:35:31 GMT]]>for sure, check the impala for bar code stickers

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60379https://wibimmers.com/post/60379Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:35:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:03:23 GMT]]>They make sure the bank gets paid first. If that impala has any bar code stickers in the windows, you can be sure it's a rental. If that's the case, you know his vehicle is in the body shop.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60365https://wibimmers.com/post/60365Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:03:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:57:13 GMT]]>Ok, car is again not back, but now there is an Impala parked in its place (still parking like an asshole).  I got my estimate, but since I financed my car, they put the bank's name on the check as well-  Does anyone know if I can deposit this directly into my own account or is this going straight to who I financed with?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60362https://wibimmers.com/post/60362Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:57:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:27:53 GMT]]>Going in for my estimate today.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60334https://wibimmers.com/post/60334Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:27:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:00:37 GMT]]>Alright, so he hasn't been back yet.  His Trans Am was there one day, otherwise no one has been next to me all weekend.  Insurance claim was filed and should be getting it looked at today/tomorrow.  To add insult to injury, I took off work early on Friday to speak with my apartment manager and he informed me there is currently no DVR system in place and the cameras are inactive in the parking lot/building as a whole (makes me feel REAAAAAALLY safe), so I can't even prove it was him unless insurance makes me fill out a police report/checks the paint.  And I'm not saying backing in your car makes you a douchebag, backing in your car and not knowing how park said vehicle makes you a douchebag.  The lines in my  lot are all even with each other and if you can line your car up with someone else, then maybe you shouldn't park like that.

Here is a pic of the Trans AM.  Granted he's still "in his spot" he's still can't park that well.  Whenever the truck is there, I have to back out to have my passenger get in because they can't open the door due to his amazing parking skills.

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*More updates to follow

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60304https://wibimmers.com/post/60304Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:00:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:03:38 GMT]]>Seeing stuff like this makes me angry.

Wibimmers west side story shit coming on. I can feel it in my plums.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60252https://wibimmers.com/post/60252Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:03:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Hey-New guy on Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:42:23 GMT]]>Backing up a pickup/truck doesn't make you a douchebag, it's the only way I can get my Suburban into spots sometimes. Every other bit I agree with though. That's pretty pathetic he's hiding out for the week.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/60235https://wibimmers.com/post/60235Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:42:23 GMT