Colorado and/or Rocky Mountain Contacts

[mfixit]

Sorry if this is a dumb question---I'm new.

Are there any meetings for Colorado coming up?

I badly need some maintenance done and I want to network for mechanic contacts.

[teetime4one]

i am in Denver...
PM me with your concerns.
i also work at a dealership with plenty of contacts for both parts and labor.
let me know...
and welcome to the forum!

Sean

[tiFreak]

Are there any meetings for Colorado coming up?

there is this one (http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20990)

[PettitWC]

there is this one (http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20990)

took the words right out of my mouth

[elchicano318ti]

Hello there, is there a goup in Colorado hmmm let me think. Yea its MHTi or Mile High Tis. We do meets about every month. What are you having issues with? Oh and welcome to the site let us know if we can help in any way.

[mfixit]

Wow, you guys/gals are great! I'm just looking for pretty easy stuff to be done (i.e., new shocks, new fog lamps, new hydraulic arms for hatchback, etc.). I've been neglecting my baby while I was out of work and it just needs some attention.

Our go-to mechanic retired and I need someone to trust. Plus, the dealers treat 318ti's like the wanna' be beemer---don't get me started!

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[thesk8nmidget]

well those all seem pretty simple and i think i can speak for the mhti group when i say they will gladly help. they do tech meets every so often and they would love for all people to join in and help out and they will of course help out in return!

[PettitWC]

Wow, you guys/gals are great! I'm just looking for pretty easy stuff to be done (i.e., new shocks, new fog lamps, new hydraulic arms for hatchback, etc.). I've been neglecting my baby while I was out of work and it just needs some attention.

Our go-to mechanic retired and I need someone to trust. Plus, the dealers treat 318ti's like the wanna' be beemer---don't get me started!

:

the only issue would be a spring compressor for the front shocks and if we can use one somewhere it won't be too hard at all. i'd recommend throwing in some bilstein sports and lowering springs at the same time while you're there anyways...if your so inclined

[elchicano318ti]

Wow, you guys/gals are great! I'm just looking for pretty easy stuff to be done (i.e., new shocks, new fog lamps, new hydraulic arms for hatchback, etc.). I've been neglecting my baby while I was out of work and it just needs some attention.

Our go-to mechanic retired and I need someone to trust. Plus, the dealers treat 318ti's like the wanna' be beemer---don't get me started!

:

i know exactly how you feel about the dealership, i try not to go there unless i have too:biggrin: But fogs aren't hard to do. Like chris said the only problem may be the front springs. Seans gotta do his so ww do yours at the same time i think. Well we have a meet coming up so you should show up so we can meet you and help you out.

[teetime4one]

i'm having a money talk with the wife right now....springs are on hold for a few weeks...
grrrrrr. lol
i'm working it though...watch me now! (steve martin)

[PettitWC]

weak sean, weak

[teetime4one]

naw, you know what i'll do...put Peter on strike...she hates that! lol

[PettitWC]

hahaha, nice

[cali-ti]

most of what you listed would be very easy to do. the hatch struts literally take 5 mins to do.

EDIT: if you need parts from a dealer, Co BMW in loveland gives 15% bmwcca discount. it's like 15 mins north of me and happens to be across the street from Hooters so we could likely work something out there ;)

[PettitWC]

most of what you listed would be very easy to do. the hatch struts literally take 5 mins to do.

EDIT: if you need parts from a dealer, Co BMW in loveland gives 15% bmwcca discount. it's like 15 mins north of me and happens to be across the street from Hooters so we could likely work something out there ;)

right on...and if you sneak into the service area you can see my shell of a ti...

[mfixit]

Cool! I'll wait until I hear about a meet and you can all see the horrible abuse my poor baby has had to endure....

Thanks for all of the advice, everyone!

[PettitWC]

Cool! I'll wait until I hear about a meet and you can all see the horrible abuse my poor baby has had to endure....

Thanks for all of the advice, everyone!

dude there's one on the 22nd

[teetime4one]

i get the feeling this is a lady Chris...
maybe our guest will post a name soon.
am i right?

[PettitWC]

hmmm, well color me surprised. my mistake if that's true.


ps - #1,000!!

[teetime4one]

congrats on 1000
especially since you've been around for awhile.

mfixit...is your ti blue?

[mfixit]

My TI is black, unless it's covered in the massive quantities of mag chloride/dirt....

It's a 1995 with the sports package.



Sorry! I didn't realize that my name didn't "show"!

Hugs and Kisses,
Michelle

[teetime4one]

see there!
welcome again Michelle...i'll make sure the boys don't call you dude too much. lol
how did you hear about this forum?

[PettitWC]

congrats on 1000
especially since you've been around for awhile.

mfixit...is your ti blue?

oh thanks sean!


see there!
welcome again Michelle...i'll make sure the boys don't call you dude too much.

not gonna lie, it'll still happen...

[teetime4one]

lol...
i'm guilty of doing that too...but, i try hard not to do it too often.
most women cringe when called DUDE.
...unless they have cowboy boots on and a plug of chew in their mouth.
then it's safe...but, only then.

[mfixit]

I found out about this from Sean---is that you?

I was parked outside my husband's company when "some strange guy started chasing my car". HA HA

Seriously, I didn't even know that this forum existed. It's great to see everyone sharing info, etc.

Also, I don't offend easily. I'm used to everyone assuming I'm driving my husband's car anyway.

[PettitWC]

hahahahahahaha, that is awesome

[elchicano318ti]

I found out about this from Sean---is that you?

I was parked outside my husband's company when "some strange guy started chasing my car". HA HA

Seriously, I didn't even know that this forum existed. It's great to see everyone sharing info, etc.

Also, I don't offend easily. I'm used to everyone assuming I'm driving my husband's car anyway.

Dam it isn't the Ti i keep seeing on monaco oh well. But yea we have a meet on the 22nd you should come, you could hang out with us:biggrin:

[teetime4one]

i'm the mad runner!
i thought that this was you...how ya been?
i keep looking for your ti to be parked in front of my shop again...my boss told me you were trading it in and i needed to test drive it for any issues. lol

we'll look at your car soon Michelle...be patient.

[elchicano318ti]

i'm the mad runner!
i thought that this was you...how ya been?
i keep looking for your ti to be parked in front of my shop again...my boss told me you were trading it in and i needed to test drive it for any issues. lol

we'll look at your car soon Michelle...be patient.

haha the mad runnner:biggrin:

[teetime4one]

she'll tell you...i spotted it in front of my shop one day and she was getting into her car.
i ran out onto Broadway and as she was pulling away i was in a dead run. lol
the next day we were able to talk...and there was no running involved.

[PettitWC]

uh huh

[teetime4one]

lol
true story!

[elchicano318ti]

I'm surprised she didn't gas it as soon as she saw you running towards her:biggrin:

[teetime4one]

SHE DID! rotfl

[tiFreak]

I know that feeling, whenever I'm running after a girls car they always take off, I can't imagine why...

[thesk8nmidget]

I found out about this from Sean---is that you?

I was parked outside my husband's company when "some strange guy started chasing my car". HA HA

Seriously, I didn't even know that this forum existed. It's great to see everyone sharing info, etc.

Also, I don't offend easily. I'm used to everyone assuming I'm driving my husband's car anyway.

i'm the mad runner!
i thought that this was you...how ya been?
i keep looking for your ti to be parked in front of my shop again...my boss told me you were trading it in and i needed to test drive it for any issues. lol

we'll look at your car soon Michelle...be patient.

haha the mad runnner:biggrin:

she'll tell you...i spotted it in front of my shop one day and she was getting into her car.
i ran out onto Broadway and as she was pulling away i was in a dead run. lol
the next day we were able to talk...and there was no running involved.

lol
true story!

I'm surprised she didn't gas it as soon as she saw you running towards her

SHE DID! rotfl

I know that feeling, whenever I'm running after a girls car they always take off, I can't imagine why...


i cant stop laughing

'babahahahahahahahaaaaaaaa :biggrin::tongue:

anyways sean/michelle is this a club sport? or just a 95 sport?


does it have the m tech bumpers and mirrors?

[PettitWC]

SHE DID! rotfl

shoot, I would have too

[teetime4one]

it's got the same bumpers as mine.
so, who knows what it is...
we'll have to run the vin by Mallard...he'll get it all strait.
it does have some cool stuff tho.
so, it'll be cool to find out what she has there.

[PettitWC]

does it have a sport interior?

mine was kind of a hybrid. it had a factory sport interior on an active package. I have no idea why anyone would order the interior without anything else but whatever, it just made it extra rare.

[teetime4one]

i think it does...

[PettitWC]

nice to hear of another one out there

[thesk8nmidget]

yeah 95 plain sports have the sport seats and suspension.

[teetime4one]

i think that's what she has.

as promised this morning...PICTURES!
this is the sign i took from my condo complex so it could be properly used.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/nineironninja/001.jpg

[thesk8nmidget]

vettty noiice sir

[elchicano318ti]

sweet it would be better if it said "318ti cars only" but it's still good.

[teetime4one]

lol...i need that sign too Dave.
where do i get one?

[elchicano318ti]

I would make one it would better than buying one.

[teetime4one]

word

[jgrimm]

Sorry to veer off on the subject.. But does anybody here know of any ti (or bmw) meets in the Alberta Canada area. I would post in the Canadian Thread section but it is very.....ummmm......stagnant.

[teetime4one]

start a thread with this title...
Who Is Close To Alberta Canada?
go from there...

[jgrimm]

Done!

[teetime4one]

Done!
i saw it...good job :yes:

[elchicano318ti]

yea before there was nothing in the rocky mountain section except for one thread chris had put up. Now you can find more than a handful so keep trying.

[elchicano318ti]

Ok today as i was driving along looking for a spot to park at school i get a surprise, a Ti:eek: I stopped and checked it out it was a purple base/active model with cali top. Well i left a 318ti.org card and a note hope he shows up on the forum. Oh yea i also took some quick pics with my phone before i got out of class here you. Enjoy:biggrin:

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[PettitWC]

nice, hopefully they join

[elchicano318ti]

yea the pictures don't do it justice it looks sweet in person never seen a purple Ti before.

[CaliTopHR]

Any one know were I can get a m44 engine for my 1998 318ti

[elchicano318ti]

Any one know were I can get a m44 engine for my 1998 318ti

all i found was an m42 and an m44 but that one was in bad shape, i put the links in your other post. You try local euro junk yards i have heard there some here in denver just never been to them or bfc.

[tiFreak]

lol...i need that sign too Dave.
where do i get one?

someone was selling this on ebay a while ago, maybe you can find more, there was a thread on here about it

[CaliTopHR]

thanks

[teetime4one]

Cory, we are trying to find the motor for ya man.
the 5-series isn't going to work.
if you put a big motor in your car....do a S50 or S52.
we'll be able to help you man....be patient!

Dave...sweet find!
i'll bet it's as nice as you state.
hope we here from them soon.
right on

[woh]

Sorry to veer off on the subject.. But does anybody here know of any ti (or bmw) meets in the Alberta Canada area. I would post in the Canadian Thread section but it is very.....ummmm......stagnant.

I've always wanted to go to Alberta. It would be even more fun if there is a meet there.

A long time ago, I knew a cool guy from Alberta with a Twin Cam MGA. He drove it all the way down to Estes Park in the rain and no top.

[PettitWC]

A long time ago, I knew a cool guy from Alberta with a Twin Cam MGA. He drove it all the way down to Estes Park in the rain and no top.

that's nuts!

I went to Alberta on a road trip with my family when I was in middle school or so. We went up to Banff and the ice fields at the Canadian Glacier Park. It was awesome. My mom's cousin drove us in his truck with a bed camper so we could just stop and sleep. One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Vancouver's my top Canadian destination right now.

[thesk8nmidget]

Ok today as i was driving along looking for a spot to park at school i get a surprise, a Ti:eek: I stopped and checked it out it was a purple base/active model with cali top. Well i left a 318ti.org card and a note hope he shows up on the forum. Oh yea i also took some quick pics with my phone before i got out of class here you. Enjoy:biggrin:

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TECHNO VIOLET!!! :_pelvic2::love::dance::shock:

meee wants!!

[elchicano318ti]

it looked sweet but to my knowledge he/she hasn't become a member yet.:frown:

[teetime4one]

thought about that car today too.
i want to see it Dave.
keep after them!

[elchicano318ti]

thought about that car today too.
i want to see it Dave.
keep after them!

I'm going to park in that same lot on thursday and see if i can find it again, i'll but another card on it. See if i can actually talk to the person that owns it.

[teetime4one]

good stuff

[thesk8nmidget]

put a boot on their tire so they cant go anywhere then on the boot write "for key please become member at 318ti.org using referrer of elchicano318ti and pm me for key"

bahahaaaaa

what im saying is do what you gotta do!

[elchicano318ti]

Yea instead of a card i might just print out a sheet with huge font thats says Check out 318ti.org and become a member or else... :biggrin:

[tiFreak]

or get window chalk and write "318ti.org" on all there windows, cover the entire windshield so you know they'll see it

[teetime4one]

i printed a post and stuck it on a car in the Baker District.
they haven't said hi yet.
but, i'm a persistent little bugger...i'll leave another note soon.

[PettitWC]

or get window chalk and write "318ti.org" on all there windows, cover the entire windshield so you know they'll see it

i like it

[tiFreak]

i like it

yeah, I seem to be thinking clearer and coming up with better ideas, I wonder why? :rolleyes:

btw, if their car is dirty enough you could do this:

[teetime4one]

lol....true

[PettitWC]

hahaha, is that a subbie?

[tiFreak]

yup, there's pics in my gallery, got a whole album devoted to that car :biggrin: I also have a cardomain page on it

[elchicano318ti]

i printed a post and stuck it on a car in the Baker District.
they haven't said hi yet.
but, i'm a persistent little bugger...i'll leave another note soon.

What post did you print out, or did you do your own thing? But yea this car was clean so i wouldn't be able to write that on the door. I think im gonna print out a something and put in their windshield again.

[teetime4one]

i printed our last meet at Splitz bowling alley.
i think it is an older lady tho...but i could be wrong.

[thesk8nmidget]

write 318ti.org in huge letters on their windshield but write it backwards! so they can see it when they get in the car!

if that fails tie a 318ti.org business card toa brick and toss it through the windshield onto the driver seat :)

[teetime4one]

write 318ti.org in huge letters on their windshield but write it backwards! so they can see it when they get in the car!

if that fails tie a 318ti.org business card toa brick and toss it through the windshield onto the driver seat :)
two great ideas.
i'll start with #2 and when they replace their windshield i'll then do #1 so they can read it clearly.
BRILLIANT!

[roadrash]

Ooooo.... a Techno Violet 318ti... that's on my wish list. Me likey! :-)

Hmm...

Step 1) Find a job in Denver :_paper:
Step 2) Move to Denver :yes:
Step 3) Find the purple ti :help:
Step 4) Persuade the owner to sell the car :chainsaw:
Step 5) Put my chrome wheels on the purple ti :_peace:
Step 6) Celebrate the Purple Pimp-mobile!! :dance:

heh heh

[PettitWC]

i printed our last meet at Splitz bowling alley.
i think it is an older lady tho...but i could be wrong.

watch out, those old broads are pretty crafty

[teetime4one]

lol
i think i will steer clear of this one guys...
that or i'll die trying to get this person involved.
they seem stubborn.

[PettitWC]

i say steer clear. for sure

[elchicano318ti]

Yup the techno violet Ti has been stubborn too. twice i have left 318ti stuff in his car and nothing. I guess i'll have to wait by the car until the owner comes out and convince him to join, either easy way or the hard way:_punch:
:biggrin:

[teetime4one]

gett'em then Dave!

[PettitWC]

ahhhh yessssssssssssssir

[mfixit]

Hmmm, we may have to see a picture of you in a polyester suit and a big hat with tassles....

[teetime4one]

http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=131422
the volvo guys took some photo's this past weekend.
there's a shot of the ti's also.
check it out

[PettitWC]

sweeeeeeeet