[M2tthewpt]

Not South Jersey but close. Newark, DE

[TProfit]

Don't have mine yet but order is in an awaiting my production number.

I'm in South NJ (near Cherry Hill).

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by Matthewpt

Not South Jersey but close. Newark, DE

Close enough.. ;-) Come to our meet in Hamilton NJ in July... Also check our our group on FB! (See sig)

[Dblaz]

Originally Posted by TProfit

Don't have mine yet but order is in an awaiting my production number.

I'm in South NJ (near Cherry Hill).

I live in Cherry Hill - when you get your car, PM me. I'd love to see the difference between mine and yours. If you can drive stick, happy to let you drive mine around.

[Meateatr]

I live in Philly, but work in Mt Laurel. We should do a local meet/cars and coffee or something.

[RocketTR]

Anyone in South Jersey know of any good drivng roads? I moved here from New York and I can't find anything but boring roads around here.

[switlikbob]

Come down to Salem county. There are lots of crazy back roads.

[RocketTR]

Originally Posted by switlikbob

Come down to Salem county. There are lots of crazy back roads.

That's actually not far from me. I'm in Mullica Hill. Any suggestions? Keep in mind that when I lived in NY, I used to drive Bear Mountain roads, which are really a lot of fun. No mountains in South Jersey, but at least some smooth twisty roads would be fun. Any suggestions?

[switlikbob]

Originally Posted by RocketTR

That's actually not far from me. I'm in Mullica Hill. Any suggestions? Keep in mind that when I lived in NY, I used to drive Bear Mountain roads, which are really a lot of fun. No mountains in South Jersey, but at least some smooth twisty roads would be fun. Any suggestions?

I'm in Mullica Hill too!!! I just head out towards the back roads and explore. Maybe we can go searching together. And you're right not to expect fun mountain twisties in Salem county. There are some pretty awesome twisty back roads that nobody seems to drive on.

[booya_45]

I’m in Philly and would be down for a meetup!

[switlikbob]

We could meet at the local coffee shop, for a mini cars-n-coffee. There's actually a nice spot behind the building complex that we could all park at and probably not be bothered.

http://cmcoffee.com/visit-our-cafe/

[Meateatr]

Originally Posted by switlikbob

We could meet at the local coffee shop, for a mini cars-n-coffee. There's actually a nice spot behind the building complex that we could all park at and probably not be bothered.

http://cmcoffee.com/visit-our-cafe/

That sounds fun, I'm in, Mullica Hill is a great spot for it.

[switlikbob]

Originally Posted by Meateatr

That sounds fun, I'm in, Mullica Hill is a great spot for it.

Well , I guess the next question is when do we all want to meet up??

[arhoads335i]

I'm in philly but I only have a M235i! Have a family house near NJ Motorsports park track. Would love to meet up with you guys

[switlikbob]

Originally Posted by arhoads335i

I'm in philly but I only have a M235i! Have a family house near NJ Motorsports park track. Would love to meet up with you guys

All people are welcome, no matter the car.

[amancuso]

I guess the meet up never happened?

[RocketTR]

Reviving an old thread....

Hey Bob, did you move away from Mullica Hill? I haven't seen your M2 out on the road or your e46 M3 either in quite some time now.

[switlikbob]

Originally Posted by RocketTR

Reviving an old thread....

Hey Bob, did you move away from Mullica Hill? I haven't seen your M2 out on the road or your e46 M3 either in quite some time now.

I am still in the same spot. The e46 was in the shop since November because the shop owner, who was a long time friend, now apparently sucks. I used to use his shop all the time from the early 2000's until 2013 or so. My M3 was there because I took it to him to replace the axle shafts back in 2020. This was the first time in 20 years that I didn't bring my own parts to him (the OE shafts are NLA). He used his supplier and ripped me off pricewise on the shafts but at least they had a warranty. Not more than 200 miles of easy driving over a period of 2 years later, they broke, and so did the u-joint in the driveshaft. I took it back to him to replace the axle shafts under warranty and supplied him a good used driveshaft. After he let my car sit outside for 4 months and not working on it, I called him to ask what was up. During the conversation, we agreed that replacing the axles shafts with the same ones that broke was a bad idea, so I got some good used OE ones and had him install those. He didn't charge me labor for axles installation, but charged me $600 for the driveshaft installation labor (which should have been free to cover the warranty refund). He was also supposed to re-fix an oil leak coming from the valve cover drain line that leaks oil on the headers and smokes, but that leaks again after driving the car once (he didn't fix it). To say that I am pissed about this and never going back to his shop would be the understatement of the century. I have have the F87, but I don't drive it very often either. It just sits in the garage. I really do need to get it out on the road more often. (Sorry for the long story).

[RocketTR]

Originally Posted by switlikbob

I am still in the same spot. The e46 was in the shop since November because the shop owner, who was a long time friend, now apparently sucks. I used to use his shop all the time from the early 2000's until 2013 or so. My M3 was there because I took it to him to replace the axle shafts back in 2020. This was the first time in 20 years that I didn't bring my own parts to him (the OE shafts are NLA). He used his supplier and ripped me off pricewise on the shafts but at least they had a warranty. Not more than 200 miles of easy driving over a period of 2 years later, they broke, and so did the u-joint in the driveshaft. I took it back to him to replace the axle shafts under warranty and supplied him a good used driveshaft. After he let my car sit outside for 4 months and not working on it, I called him to ask what was up. During the conversation, we agreed that replacing the axles shafts with the same ones that broke was a bad idea, so I got some good used OE ones and had him install those. He didn't charge me labor for axles installation, but charged me $600 for the driveshaft installation labor (which should have been free to cover the warranty refund). He was also supposed to re-fix an oil leak coming from the valve cover drain line that leaks oil on the headers and smokes, but that leaks again after driving the car once (he didn't fix it). To say that I am pissed about this and never going back to his shop would be the understatement of the century. I have have the F87, but I don't drive it very often either. It just sits in the garage. I really do need to get it out on the road more often. (Sorry for the long story).

Good to know you're still around. I used to see you ripping all over Mullica Hill back roads in both of your cars, but more often when I'm in my Jeep instead of my Audi. But I do remember one time a while back in my Audi I got behind you for a while on Route 45 in your M2 and you turned onto Cohawkin (by the new Dunkin') and then blasted down Cedar. I was right with you for a while, but had to turn off to get where I was going.

Anyway, I thought maybe you moved because I never see you out on the road anymore. I can't tell you how many times I'm walking my dog at Ella Harris Park and you go ripping down Commissioner's road. 😎 😎

[switlikbob]

Originally Posted by RocketTR

Good to know you're still around. I used to see you ripping all over Mullica Hill back roads in both of your cars, but more often when I'm in my Jeep instead of my Audi. But I do remember one time a while back in my Audi I got behind you for a while on Route 45 in your M2 and you turned onto Cohawkin (by the new Dunkin') and then blasted down Cedar. I was right with you for a while, but had to turn off to get where I was going.

Anyway, I thought maybe you moved because I never see you out on the road anymore. I can't tell you how many times I'm walking my dog at Ella Harris Park and you go ripping down Commissioner's road. 😎 😎

That's cool man, I'm sure we will be seeing each other again. As the weather warms up, I'll be ripping it more often I am actually thinking about selling the LSB e46 M3. I am tired of paying so much money to fix a car that I don't drive.

[RocketTR]

Originally Posted by switlikbob

That's cool man, I'm sure we will be seeing each other again. As the weather warms up, I'll be ripping it more often I am actually thinking about selling the LSB e46 M3. I am tired of paying so much money to fix a car that I don't drive.

You can't get rid of an E46 M3. It's an iconic car. Have you ever considered doing your own work? I do all of my own work. In fact, I have to drop my transmission again soon to do another clutch. I upgraded it two years ago, but it's still not enough, so I have to get something even stronger.

[switlikbob]

Originally Posted by RocketTR

You can't get rid of an E46 M3. It's an iconic car. Have you ever considered doing your own work? I do all of my own work. In fact, I have to drop my transmission again soon to do another clutch. I upgraded it two years ago, but it's still not enough, so I have to get something even stronger.

Yeah, it certainly is iconic, but with both my wife and I with full time jobs, 2 young kids, me spending 2 hours a day commuting for work, my bad back and totally shot shoulders from being a swimmer for 18 years and no lift in my garage, I'd rather not do my own work. I know it sounds like I'm bitching out, but I'm not in my 20's anymore, and it feels it!

I still change the oil and stuff that doesn't require me to tweak my back or put my arms over my head. Anyway, watch out for a lowered red tesla model 3 P ripping by the park. You won't hear, only optical pleasure, LOL. That's my daily.