NC Members?

[RoundelM3]

For those of us in the Raleigh area, the local group from Tarheel Chapter BMW CCA went to VIR (Virginia International Raceway) this past weekend. We were able to get 20 minutes of "Parade Laps" on the track and watch the club racing events. VIR is just over the VA state line, about a 90 minute drive from Raleigh. 2 more trips are planned for this coming November and December when we'll do "Charity Laps" (paid laps with the proceeds going to worthy charity).

[DeathBear]

Hi All,

I will moving to near Raleigh, NC in early August. I am looking for some shops to perform regular maintenance work, alignment, and performance part installs.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance all.

[RoundelM3]

I'm in the Wendell area (east of Raleigh) - there is a shop called "Superior Performance Auto" here in town. They have a BMW-trained tech on their staff and they've treated me very well. Their website is

https://www.superiorperformanceauto.com/

There's also the Bimmer Performance Center in north Raleigh at:

https://www.bimmerperformancecenter.com/

They have an excellent reputation and are supporters of BMW CCA.

[DeathBear]

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

I'm in the Wendell area (east of Raleigh) - there is a shop called "Superior Performance Auto" here in town. They have a BMW-trained tech on their staff and they've treated me very well. Their website is

https://www.superiorperformanceauto.com/

There's also the Bimmer Performance Center in north Raleigh at:

https://www.bimmerperformancecenter.com/

They have an excellent reputation and are supporters of BMW CCA.

Thanks for sharing, much appreciated.

Does NC emission inspection involve ECU inspection as well?

[Conissah]

NC native here, located in Mooresville. Haven’t made it out to a C&C in a long time. Once I get my springs on I might come out.

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Originally Posted by DeathBear

Thanks for sharing, much appreciated.

Does NC emission inspection involve ECU inspection as well?

NC emissions consists of them plugging into the OBD and checking for readiness. I think you can have one "not ready" but no CEL's.

[FrankMstein]

I hear that the next dyno day at euroMpire is the 17th, $75 for two pulls.

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by DeathBear

Thanks for sharing, much appreciated.

Does NC emission inspection involve ECU inspection as well?

They check for a "Ready" status via OBDII port, and I've had a tune in my M3 for the past 4 years with no issues.

[Groganrocket]

Depends on which county your in, Chatham doesn’t do emissions as well as many other counties.

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by Groganrocket

Depends on which county your in, Chatham doesn’t do emissions as well as many other counties.

Wake County (Raleigh area) definitely includes the OBDII check, but no tailpipe "sniffing". I've had my secondary cats removed (AA midpipe) for the past 4 years with no issues. Previously had inspections done in both Brunswick and New Hanover counties and OBDII "ready" check was part of the State Inspection criteria.

[////\/\3]

Hello everyone,

I'm also in the Raleigh area.

[cbsoucie44]

Hey, new to f82, loving it so far. HPDE oriented, raleigh living!

[////\/\3]

Originally Posted by cbsoucie44

Hey, new to f82, loving it so far. HPDE oriented, raleigh living!

Awesome!

How are you liking the F82? I love my F80, but currently waiting on my G80 to be built.

[DeathBear]

Anyone know a good BMW dealer who can perform regular maintenance in the research triangle park area?

I still have the service package.

Thanks!

[cbsoucie44]

Originally Posted by ////\/\3

Awesome!

How are you liking the F82? I love my F80, but currently waiting on my G80 to be built.

Im coming from a FA WRX, so its just incredibly fast compared to what im used to. And it does have a fair amount of grip too. Have taken it to VIR for one HPDE and Charlotte for one AutoX. It is a blast to drive, smiling from ear to ear!

If you have any f8x parts as you make the switch, id be interested in upgrading my completely stock f82. Really looking for wheels next.

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by DeathBear

Anyone know a good BMW dealer who can perform regular maintenance in the research triangle park area?

I still have the service package.

Thanks!

I use Leith BMW in Raleigh, and there's also BMW of Southpoint in Durham.

[////\/\3]

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

I use Leith BMW in Raleigh, and there's also BMW of Southpoint in Durham.

I too use Leith BMW for maintenance, but Southpoint for my car purchasing needs.

[////\/\3]

Originally Posted by cbsoucie44

Im coming from a FA WRX, so its just incredibly fast compared to what im used to. And it does have a fair amount of grip too. Have taken it to VIR for one HPDE and Charlotte for one AutoX. It is a blast to drive, smiling from ear to ear!

If you have any f8x parts as you make the switch, id be interested in upgrading my completely stock f82. Really looking for wheels next.

Love to hear it! I don't think I could ever buy a non M car moving forward. I had a couple 340i's, but those are pretend M car's lol.

I have a laundry list of things done to the current F80, problem is I don't have any original parts to put back on it when I go to sell it.

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by ////\/\3

I too use Leith BMW for maintenance, but Southpoint for my car purchasing needs.

I recently purchased a 2022 X3 for my wife at Leith - Ales Olecky was our salesguy and we got a great price and buying experience.

[papolito20]

Southpoint has been pretty good to me. I've purchased 3 different M4's from them. Mike Bokar is my go to. Solid salesman and has quickly become a friend. Felix Balines is my go to service/performance guy in the back. Good group of guys that have been there a while and aren't transient nomads.

Anyone near the Ft. Bragg/Stedman area? Not too many German cars or bimmers for that matter around me. Just Bubba trucks and Jeeps. (Squatted pick up truck GANG at the high school)

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by papolito20

Southpoint has been pretty good to me. I've purchased 3 different M4's from them. Mike Bokar is my go to. Solid salesman and has quickly become a friend. Felix Balines is my go to service/performance guy in the back. Good group of guys that have been there a while and aren't transient nomads.

Anyone near the Ft. Bragg/Stedman area? Not too many German cars or bimmers for that matter around me. Just Bubba trucks and Jeeps. (Squatted pick up truck GANG at the high school)

"Carolina Squat" pickups are now illegal in NC - just a matter of time before they're ticketed. Worst fear on the road is having one of these behind your M3 approaching a stop sign, because they can't see you in front of them.

[papolito20]

Three kids on my son's HS football team got their squat pick-ups impounded... a week after mom & dad paid to get the trucks out of the impound lot they were back at it. Not sure if they were given a certain amount of time to get the trucks fixed but they're still running around with them "squatted".

Not sure what the point of having the truck sit like that is... just seems plain dangerous, and they're obnoxiously loud.

But then again, I'm old and don't get certain trends and fads. (Stance nation?? Still don't get it)