How long to receive car in WA from Port Hueneme?

[Vetkin]

Originally Posted by JiggaWang

Picked up the car last Thursday and loving it so far. I created an Intro thread here with pics: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1218935

I know it's been raining lately, but anyone interested in having a small gathering in a covered parking garage some time soon? Would love to meet some of you other F8X owners I live in Bellevue.

I'd be interested as well. By the time I got my car (late December) all the local meet ups were over. I'm in the Redmond area.

[Shanh81]

Originally Posted by Vetkin

I'd be interested as well. By the time I got my car (late December) all the local meet ups were over. I'm in the Redmond area.

This weekend is tough but I would love to join you all sometime soon. I am in Bothell but work in Redmond

[schnazzy]

Originally Posted by Shanh81

This weekend is tough but I would love to join you all sometime soon. I am in Bothell but work in Redmond

same here.

[JiggaWang]

Originally Posted by Vetkin

I'd be interested as well. By the time I got my car (late December) all the local meet ups were over. I'm in the Redmond area.

Originally Posted by Shanh81

This weekend is tough but I would love to join you all sometime soon. I am in Bothell but work in Redmond

Originally Posted by schnazzy

same here.

I have to ask...does everyone work for Microsoft? If so, I'm in RTC Building 5...

[Vetkin]

Originally Posted by JiggaWang

I have to ask...does everyone work for Microsoft? If so, I'm in RTC Building 5...

Ha

I work up at the RedWest campus, building E. There is also a YMB M4 that I see in the uncovered lot here occasionally but I've never met the owner.

[larryn]

Originally Posted by Vetkin

Ha

I work up at the RedWest campus, building E. There is also a YMB M4 that I see in the uncovered lot here occasionally but I've never met the owner.

Was in Bluiding 116 with HSG, now at Bellevue city center.

[Shanh81]

Originally Posted by JiggaWang

I have to ask...does everyone work for Microsoft? If so, I'm in RTC Building 5...

lol. I don't work for Microsoft but support it as one of my accounts. Our office is located across the Willows Run Golf Course so not far from you guys

[schnazzy]

I no longer work at MS. I have previously worked in 26, 27, 40, studioA/B/D, and advanta(s). I still work in Redmond but not for or with MS. So a meet in redmond is easy for me.

[Shanh81]

Originally Posted by schnazzy

I no longer work at MS. I have previously worked in 26, 27, 40, studioA/B/D, and advanta(s). I still work in Redmond but not for or with MS. So a meet in redmond is easy for me.

dropped the car off with Neil for XPEL this morning and he said to say thanks from him

[schnazzy]

Shanh81, how much are you doing? the front bra, front clip? more?

[Shanh81]

Originally Posted by schnazzy

Shanh81, how much are you doing? the front bra, front clip? more?

Full front, hood, roof and rockers. Got it all done today

[schnazzy]

sweet! good choice.

You may also decide to do the rear bumper. Neil said, "unless you plan on driving backwards through a chain link fence I am not sure why you would do the rear bumper". lolz. But what I found was that stuff coming off the tires will start hitting the paint and chipping it.

I did the whole car. He though I was nuts I think. (so that includes what you did plus the trunk, rear bumper, doors and quarter panels)

I also had the car color sanded beforehand so it no longer had any orange peel. The car only had a few miles on it and the paint was flawless before he put the Xpel on.

I love that they put a couple people on it and can get the front clip done in a day.

Do you have a carbon roof? I assume so since you had the roof done.

[Shanh81]

Originally Posted by schnazzy

sweet! good choice.

You may also decide to do the rear bumper. Neil said, "unless you plan on driving backwards through a chain link fence I am not sure why you would do the rear bumper". lolz. But what I found was that stuff coming off the tires will start hitting the paint and chipping it.

I did the whole car. He though I was nuts I think. (so that includes what you did plus the trunk, rear bumper, doors and quarter panels)

I also had the car color sanded beforehand so it no longer had any orange peel. The car only had a few miles on it and the paint was flawless before he put the Xpel on.

I love that they put a couple people on it and can get the front clip done in a day.

Do you have a carbon roof? I assume so since you had the roof done.

You have his quote down exactly right. He shared your whole story which made me laugh and yeah he thought you were nuts.

They get the work done quickly and it looks good. Have a few bubbles but they will go away in a week or two. The difference between them and metropolitan is that he doesn't take off grills and door handles etc. I don't mind that plus is price was quite lower.

yes on the carbon fiber roof.

Only thing now is if I should get OptiCoat done

[JiggaWang]

^Good info, guys! Where can I get more info on this Neil guy? I'm not interested in XPEL since my car's a lease, but I am interested in tinting...do they do that?

[saleen556]

So what's the average time you all waited for your cars after it made it to the port? I'm in Portland and curious if 8-10 days is a good estimate.

[JiggaWang]

Originally Posted by saleen556

So what's the average time you all waited for your cars after it made it to the port? I'm in Portland and curious if 8-10 days is a good estimate.

8-10 is probably a fair estimate...

- Ship docked at Port Hueneme on 1/10
- Arrived at dealer (Seattle) on 1/18
- I took delivery on 1/21

[schnazzy]

Originally Posted by saleen556

So what's the average time you all waited for your cars after it made it to the port? I'm in Portland and curious if 8-10 days is a good estimate.

From the date the boat docks in Los Angeles until it will be in Portland for you to take home is probably 8 days at most.
1-2 days from Doc to Prep
1-3 days Prep to get on a truck
2-4 days truck to dealer
1 day for prep

[schnazzy]

Originally Posted by JiggaWang

^Good info, guys! Where can I get more info on this Neil guy? I'm not interested in XPEL since my car's a lease, but I am interested in tinting...do they do that?

Neal is the owner and is also hands on. They do tint as well
http://www.nwautoshield.com/

I don't get a kickback but tell him the buy with the Blue M4 (full xpel) sent you. Most of their work is for the major dealers in the area. They are quick, streamlined and no frills. Which I like.

[saleen556]

Originally Posted by schnazzy

From the date the boat docks in Los Angeles until it will be in Portland for you to take home is probably 8 days at most.
1-2 days from Doc to Prep
1-3 days Prep to get on a truck
2-4 days truck to dealer
1 day for prep

Thanks. This would be fantastic. Believe my car leaves on a ship tomorrow due at Port Hueneme on March 4th. I could take delivery mid March as I have hoped.

[schnazzy]

because of the weekends, I'd expect the car on the 16th but you might get it the 11th.

[JiggaWang]

larryn Did you get your car?

[larryn]

Originally Posted by JiggaWang

larryn Did you get your car?

My parking garage downstairs, complete with Dinan stage 2 tune, Dinan CF Intake and Dinan exhaust
On Saturday, added:

• Black grills
• Black side markers
• Painted reflectors
• Spacers
• Wheel studs
• My track stickers that I've driven (have that on all my past cars)

And I coded the following:

• Enable Office in menu
• Speed Lock for "Owners Manual" and "Search By Pictures" while Driving
• Speed Lock for "Quick Reference" while Driving
• Disable Office Function Speed Lock-Out
• Unlock Door on Engine OFF (1 pull)
• Turn on Brake Force Flashing with Hard Braking:
• Remove Legal Disclaimers
• Euro MDM
• Apps & DVD-in-Motion activated
• Enable Full Text Lines in Office While Driving
• Eliminate Speed Locks for Owner’s Manual & Bluetooth pairing
• Allow multiple phones to simultaneously connect with BT
• Close windows, sunroof & mirror from key fob & comfort access
• Enable Rear Foglights
• Enable Anti-dazzle high beams

Loving it so far!!