Chicago area M3/M4 owners check-in here.

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Originally Posted by dbski

Went with Perillo, should be taking delivery in March. Do you guys let the dealer wash the car when prepping it for you, been reading mixed reviews?

I let them prep it and detail it. I looked it over pretty well and didn't see any swirls / funny business. I thought they did a good job. You are paying for it anyways (appearance package for ~$190).

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Originally Posted by M3Robby

Thinking about doing Road America HPD in June. Anyone done one? Worth it?

I would love to do something like that. I was looking at MVP Track Time and they have 2 weekends at Autobahn and 2 weekends at RA this year.

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Originally Posted by dbski

Any recommendations for a solid hand car wash place in the city?

I've been using Fast Eddies in Chicago and although you'd think they would be fast, they actually take their time and do a decent wash. I think a wash s about $18, but I always buy 10 at a time and my washes come in at around $7-$10 per wash.

[BigMo]

Originally Posted by dbski

Any recommendations for a solid hand car wash place in the city?

I don't live in the city anymore but when I did I went to River West car wash. Great guys, take their time to do it right, and help with the things that aren't serious enough for a professional detailer. I also bought 10 washes at a time for $150 and they always threw a free wash or two in for me.

[M3Robby]

Originally Posted by dbski

Any recommendations for a solid hand car wash place in the city?

Perillo is great (I got my M3 from them in September) but don't let them wash your car. I used to go to Fast Eddies on Webster (near Elston) when I lived in the city. Always did a really nice job.

[Jaymax85]

The best in the city is Simons shine shop.. I only take my car there or sudsational in downers grove

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Anyone know a good place to buy winter tires in Chicago? Anyone have any winter tire setups they like?

[TunedM2C]

Originally Posted by ChicagoM4

Anyone know a good place to buy winter tires in Chicago? Anyone have any winter tire setups they like?

I always order from Tirerack. Sometimes I'll take a drive over to their warehouse and pick up the tires myself.

[C-M2]

Originally Posted by dbski

Any recommendations for a solid hand car wash place in the city?

Simons

[M3Robby]

Originally Posted by Strongbark

I always order from Tirerack. Sometimes I'll take a drive over to their warehouse and pick up the tires myself.

Tirerack is easiest. Just ordered Perilli sottozeros and Advanti wheels. Just wanted something that was semi-reasonable. I don't typically drive in the snow but will have the car out generally.

[Green///Hell]

Road America might be a bit of a fast and crazy track for first timers. Lots of kitty litter to be scared of. I'd say you guys should try Autobahn since its local and a really fun track.

MVP, Trackdaze, NASA, BMWCCA Events are all top notch and a lot of fun. I'll do my best to be at a lot of them this year, so will be happy to help anybody making it out with the how to's


Btw, whose SO/SO Euro Delivery Plate car is this? Was parked on Milwaukee Ave.

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I'm looking to buy BMW's winter wheel and tire setup which uses the 18'' 640M wheel and Continental Winter Contact tire (255/40/18) for ~$3,000 after tax with labor and storage included. However, I do not drive my M4 daily and I can actually take the CTA whenever I really need to get around (or cab). I would probably only drive my M4 when it is dry outside and not crazy cold (< 5F). Before I pull the trigger, I wanted to see if anyone else is in my position and what they are doing. Are you just keeping the summer tires on and using your car sparingly (not using at all) or did you also buy a winter setup?

At the end on the day the winter wheels can probably be resold at a decent price and the setup will actually extend the life of my summer tires but spending $3,000 of a new set is steep when I don't need my car in the winter.

Thoughts are appreciated.

[M3Robby]

Originally Posted by ChicagoM4

I'm looking to buy BMW's winter wheel and tire setup which uses the 18'' 640M wheel and Continental Winter Contact tire (255/40/18) for ~$3,000 after tax with labor and storage included. However, I do not drive my M4 daily and I can actually take the CTA whenever I really need to get around (or cab). I would probably only drive my M4 when it is dry outside and not crazy cold (< 5F). Before I pull the trigger, I wanted to see if anyone else is in my position and what they are doing. Are you just keeping the summer tires on and using your car sparingly (not using at all) or did you also buy a winter setup?

At the end on the day the winter wheels can probably be resold at a decent price and the setup will actually extend the life of my summer tires but spending $3,000 of a new set is steep when I don't need my car in the winter.

Thoughts are appreciated.

I debated the same. Drove one day on a dry sunny day with temps in the low 20s and ordered the winter set-up the next day. Felt loose generally, and not a whole lot of fun to drive. Small price to pay to really enjoy the car thru the winter.

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Going to NAIAS next Saturday for the last weekend. Anyone else planning on making the journey from Chicago to Detroit?

[marrk]

Used to go every year when my gf went to msu. But now I'm too lazy to make the drive, lol!

[tareemaa]

Originally Posted by ChicagoM4

I'm looking to buy BMW's winter wheel and tire setup which uses the 18'' 640M wheel and Continental Winter Contact tire (255/40/18) for ~$3,000 after tax with labor and storage included. However, I do not drive my M4 daily and I can actually take the CTA whenever I really need to get around (or cab). I would probably only drive my M4 when it is dry outside and not crazy cold (< 5F). Before I pull the trigger, I wanted to see if anyone else is in my position and what they are doing. Are you just keeping the summer tires on and using your car sparingly (not using at all) or did you also buy a winter setup?

At the end on the day the winter wheels can probably be resold at a decent price and the setup will actually extend the life of my summer tires but spending $3,000 of a new set is steep when I don't need my car in the winter.

Thoughts are appreciated.

Did you pull the trigger on winters? If you absolutely don't have to drive and can get around in bad weather it may not be worth $3000, but you would have to drive slow and carefully because the summer rubber is gonna be like plastic on cold roads, even if it dry.

I drive a lot and have to drive every day, I went with a set of Blizzak LM32 and so far so good. I had the LM60 on my E90 and it was a beast in the snow. If you are going to do any kind of driving in snow I would absolutely get winters, all I takes is one instance where you understeer or can't brake in time and the damage is going to be a lot worse than the cost of winters.

There a couple sets of stock 18s on here, pick up a set of those and some winters and call it a day, it'll be cheaper than going through BMW. I go to discount tire and they store my other set and do the swap for a hundred bucks. The stock 18s are a real nice wheel and I am happy running those from November to March, I'm not a big fan of the other brands most places sell (i.e. Rial, TSW, etc). I figure we run them for half the year, might as well make them look good.

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by tareemaa

Did you pull the trigger on winters? If you absolutely don't have to drive and can get around in bad weather it may not be worth $3000, but you would have to drive slow and carefully because the summer rubber is gonna be like plastic on cold roads, even if it dry.

I drive a lot and have to drive every day, I went with a set of Blizzak LM32 and so far so good. I had the LM60 on my E90 and it was a beast in the snow. If you are going to do any kind of driving in snow I would absolutely get winters, all I takes is one instance where you understeer or can't brake in time and the damage is going to be a lot worse than the cost of winters.

There a couple sets of stock 18s on here, pick up a set of those and some winters and call it a day, it'll be cheaper than going through BMW. I go to discount tire and they store my other set and do the swap for a hundred bucks. The stock 18s are a real nice wheel and I am happy running those from November to March, I'm not a big fan of the other brands most places sell (i.e. Rial, TSW, etc). I figure we run them for half the year, might as well make them look good.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the input.

As a matter of fact I did get the OEM set installed a week ago and I am very happy with the purchase. The Connti TS830Ps are great tires for Chicago and my driving style. I didn't really need insanely great snow tires but winter performance tires since I will usually drive on dry or only slightly wet pavement. The OEM 640M wheels look fine to IMO.

I had to drive back from Detroit last weekend through about 2 hours of snow on I-94 and the tires held up great (no slipping / very confident). I also had to break quickly a few times in the city due to some asshat cabs / texters stopping abruptly. So, already I feel the tires are worth the investment.

At the end of the day, too, the winters extend my summer tires for me anyways.

[Green///Hell]

Came to Simon's to get a quick wash. Whose MG M3 is getting a ceramic treatment coat to the paint? Looks really sweet and you have a few layers to go. So glossy and glassy!

[tareemaa]

Originally Posted by Green///Hell

Came to Simon's to get a quick wash. Whose MG M3 is getting a ceramic treatment coat to the paint? Looks really sweet and you have a few layers to go. So glossy and glassy!

Man I'm considering getting that done

[Jaymax85]

When ever I go to Simons its like a freaking autoshow in there

[Boola96]

Originally Posted by Green///Hell

Came to Simon's to get a quick wash. Whose MG M3 is getting a ceramic treatment coat to the paint? Looks really sweet and you have a few layers to go. So glossy and glassy!

That would be me! I picked up MG M3 at Elmhurst BMW (Eugene Royfe was great to work with) two Saturdays ago:

2015 BMW M3
Mineral grey metallic
Black Extended Merino leather
Driver assistance plus package
Executive package
Lighting package
19" black wheels
Double Clutch transmission
Moonroof
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth
Harman Kardon surround system
Adaptive M Suspension.

I have WeatherTech FloorLiner and Cargo Liner.

I had spent much time on this forum, great advice, tips and suggestions--including Simon's! Yes, got their Showroom Shine (Complete Exterior Detailing and Interior Detailing and Restoration) and their Advanced Hydrophobic Coating Service (I made their Facebook page via video!). My camera phone does not do it justice.





Next, I will be tinting the windows and considering Clearbra. Any recommendations in the city (my schedule just doesn't allow for getting out to the burbs)?

Great to be part of the group!

[Jaymax85]

my buddy rob at design shielding does amazing work with clear bra. I suggest googling design shielding and giving him a call.

Originally Posted by Boola96

That would be me! I picked up MG M3 at Elmhurst BMW (Eugene Royfe was great to work with) two Saturdays ago:

2015 BMW M3
Mineral grey metallic
Black Extended Merino leather
Driver assistance plus package
Executive package
Lighting package
19" black wheels
Double Clutch transmission
Moonroof
Enhanced USB and Bluetooth
Harman Kardon surround system
Adaptive M Suspension.

I have WeatherTech FloorLiner and Cargo Liner.

I had spent much time on this forum, great advice, tips and suggestions--including Simon's! Yes, got their Showroom Shine (Complete Exterior Detailing and Interior Detailing and Restoration) and their Advanced Hydrophobic Coating Service (I made their Facebook page via video!). My camera phone does not do it justice.Attachment 1150331

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Next, I will be tinting the windows and considering Clearbra. Any recommendations in the city (my schedule just doesn't allow for getting out to the burbs)?

Great to be part of the group!