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      09-24-2015, 01:55 PM   #1
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Are there any other M fanatics in Iowa, more specifically central Iowa, out there? I see very few out and about but I'm hoping there are more here on the forums!
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      09-28-2015, 04:27 PM   #2
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Hey

Yeah, currently in Des Moines. To be honest, I dont see very many M's around here. I have a 228i at the moment but currently finalizing my M3 order for most likely a December Welt pickup

I see you are in Des Moines as well....gotta meet up sometime once my M3 arrives!
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Absolutely! My M4 should be here first week of December. Week 40 build so it should begin any day. I'm currently in an E92 M3 Space Grey/Fox Red.
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Absolutely! My M4 should be here first week of December. Week 40 build so it should begin any day. I'm currently in an E92 M3 Space Grey/Fox Red.
Awesome man, and congrats on the M4! Would love to come see it if you happen to receive yours before I do mine. What color and options did you get?

Btw, were you driving south on I35 around 7pm last night in a grey M3 and getting off on the Mills Civic Exit? If that was you, you flew past me haha
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It sure was. I think I saw your halos in the rear view. Is your car white? I shouldn't have been driving as fast as I was but I was in a hurry lol.

My M4 build is Mineral White with Full Sakhir interior, fully loaded except for carbon ceramic brakes and pretty much all the M performance parts will come with it also.

When you do your European Delivery, you'll definitely have to document the trip! I want to see your photos! I'd love to do ED but I can't find the time to take work off the rest of the year

And we'll absolutely have to get together for a drive when our cars come in. M drivers are such a rare breed here in the Des Moines area, and it seems like a few of them that I've come across are a bit rude and only interested in their own cars.
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Yup that was me in the white car haha. That is just too funny man!

Awesome build! Are you getting the MPE with it as well? Cant wait to see it.

Did you go through the local dealer or someone outside? I went through an outside dealer and having it courtesy delivered. (Pretty much wouldn't budge off MSRP)

I'm in the same position as you as far as time off...Unfortunately not going to be able to take the car around Europe, but hey, I'm usually in Europe every summer so it's ok i guess. I'll still take plenty of pics though.

Only crappy thing is, our cars will be here in the middle of winter which sucks, but at least it gives us time to break them in right before it starts getting nice out.

Cant wait to throw them around a bit!
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I am getting the MPE as well. I think the Akrapovic sounds a bit better but I don't want to deal with the hassle of shipping the exhaust and dealing with the install which could involve some cutting of the pipes or welding. They're close enough in sound and the MPE looks great with the CF tips so it's not a huge worry.

I did order through BMW of Des Moines as I lucked out with them having a week 40 build slot. My current car was initially a pain in the ass because the dealership had to trade with another dealership for the build slot. This will be my 4th car from BMW of Des Moines and the 2nd custom build. My current car was a custom order between September and December 3 years ago so I'm familiar with the waiting process and the time of year haha. It's torture, but this time around, I'm looking forward to tracking my build from factory to carrier boat to dealership!

As for the winter delivery, it's definitely a bit of a pain in the ass but like you said, it carries a positive in that we won't be as tempted to gas it during the break-in period lest we hit an ice patch and strike a pole lol.

What is your M3 build like as far as color and equipment? You said ED in December so when do you think you'll take final delivery here in town?
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haha very true.

I put the m235i MPerformance exhaust on my 228i and it sounded quite good. I'm sure the MPE for the M4 will be fantastic. As you know, cant add any of the performance bits with ED delivery
I've already started looking at what I want to do first....it's a sickness, I swear

Im going with Yas Marina with the black 19"s, Silverstone interior, DCT, LED, Adaptive Susp. I think that's it- Didnt feel the need for anything else. Paperwork approved and everything, but still waiting on allocation. The CA is very confident he will get some next week, at which point I'll know when production is. I told him I am looking for December delivery, he said shouldnt be a problem. I guess we will see. The wait is killer.

I'm debating between the Akra and the Meisterschaft exhaust - have you heard any in person by any chance? Still trying to decide - Let me know if you have an opinion or experience on either.

One of my buddies here at work kinda manages the Nissan/Infinity Club of Des Moines, so sometimes I join their meets...just recently joined them for their annual anniversary cruise which was quite fun. They are pretty open to others joining in on the fun. He also knows some really good people for exhaust work etc...so if you need anything done, let me know and i can get you in touch.
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That'll be an incredibly pretty car. When it finally arrives here in DM, we'll definitely have to meet up. My friend thinks I should have gotten YMB as he is absolutely enamored with it but I'm a bit boring when it comes to exterior colors. I've never driven a car that wasn't grey, silver, white or black haha. My M4 will be a 6MT so we should compare how the transmissions behave when we have our cars. Unfortunately BMW doesn't seem to fit the non-spec models the dealerships receive with the 6MT and I read only 1 in 10 is a manual so my test drive was in a DCT and I was blown away by the gear changes. I think Car & Driver was able to pull to 60 in 3.7 seconds with the DCT so you'll be plenty fast!

I'm not really aware of any meets coming up other than the Midcoast Rod Rally on Saturday. If you plan on attending that, we should meet up! I'd like to check out your 228!

BTW, forgot to mention how absolutely insane of a coincidence it was that you responded to my post yesterday and saw me driving later on the same day!
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That'll be an incredibly pretty car. When it finally arrives here in DM, we'll definitely have to meet up. My friend thinks I should have gotten YMB as he is absolutely enamored with it but I'm a bit boring when it comes to exterior colors. I've never driven a car that wasn't grey, silver, white or black haha. My M4 will be a 6MT so we should compare how the transmissions behave when we have our cars. Unfortunately BMW doesn't seem to fit the non-spec models the dealerships receive with the 6MT and I read only 1 in 10 is a manual so my test drive was in a DCT and I was blown away by the gear changes. I think Car & Driver was able to pull to 60 in 3.7 seconds with the DCT so you'll be plenty fast!

I'm not really aware of any meets coming up other than the Midcoast Rod Rally on Saturday. If you plan on attending that, we should meet up! I'd like to check out your 228!

BTW, forgot to mention how absolutely insane of a coincidence it was that you responded to my post yesterday and saw me driving later on the same day!
I know! I was just telling my friend about it and how surreal it is, to talk to you on the forums and the next thing you know, your M3 flies by haha.

Wow, never heard 3.7 with the DCT, that is incredibly quick! I think both of our cars will be pretty exclusive in this area....I dont know of anyone with the f8x, let alone the exclusive M colors. Mine is alpine white with coral red interior, so yours will be a sick combo!

But yeah, if you ever wanna meet up with the group, you are more than welcome to. Not sure if they have anything coming up though. I will let you know if they do.
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Good to see some fellow Ms popping up. I travel to Des Moines often from Omaha to visit friends. Have only seen one other f8x M near west Des Moines on I80 it was YMB M3 with black wheels. I have a AW / SO M4 with black wheels.
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Hey Chris!

Awesome man....hope to see you out here or us over there more often in the future. We gotta plan some drives/cruises next spring/summer. Would be awesome to meet all of you in person!

Btw, I have seen that ymb m3 in downtown Des Moines. I actually have a picture of it. I only know of two other M3s around here lol. It's like a unicorn when you see one haha
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Awesome man....hope to see you out here or us over there more often in the future. We gotta plan some drives/cruises next spring/summer. Would be awesome to meet all of you in person!

Btw, I have seen that ymb m3 in downtown Des Moines. I actually have a picture of it. I only know of two other M3s around here lol. It's like a unicorn when you see one haha
We need more Iowans on here! A neighbor of mine just picked up a new BSM F80.
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We need more Iowans on here! A neighbor of mine just picked up a new BSM F80.
Nice! Need to get him on these forums if not already here
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I live in Des Moines and just did European Delivery + Performance Center Delivery on my first BMW (2016 Yas Marina M4) earlier this year. My friend RuSport lives in Ankeny and also has a couple Ms in his garage.

Are you guys in the BMW CCA Iowa chapter or go to any of those meetups?
Hope to see yall around town!

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Welcome to the board. I travel to Des Moines often to visit friends. Does Des Moines have any type of cars and coffee meets?
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They do!

http://www.carsandcoffeedsm.com/ is a good, diverse one

Karl Performance shop also has one, but there's a bit more on the American side. Still an amazing shop and good time.

https://www.karlperformance.com/page/Cars_and_Coffee/
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