Nice 335d sighting in San Jose, CA 04/09/14

ewodzien · 04-15-2014, 03:19 PM

Had to make a run to Costco for some camping fixin's and ran across a fellow 335D in the parking lot.

Since they parked at the "less crowded end" away from errant shopping carts like I always do , I figured we'd make it a party and park close to them.

I was wondering if they'd even notice if a fellow D driver was next to them or not. (Of course, the tinted windows and personalized plate pointed to a high likelihood.)

I was going to leave a note, but didn't have a notepad or pen, and the thought of leaving a smartphone under their wiper seemed like a bad idea.

When I got back to my car, I had the following note under my wiper.

Of course they were on E90POST!

Unfortunately I couldn't find jiaan13 or E90DCL in the memberlist to leave them a PM.

Jiaan13, if you are here, please say hello!

-Ed

GreekboyD · 04-15-2014, 03:21 PM

Great story.

crazyinp · 04-15-2014, 03:51 PM

Nice, we should have SJ GTG

ewodzien · 04-15-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyinp

Nice, we should have SJ GTG

Good idea. I could talk for hours! Whereabouts in the Bay Area are you located?

-Ed

TorqueAddict · 04-15-2014, 06:28 PM

This may be your lost friend: https://twitter.com/jiaan13

crazyinp · 04-15-2014, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewodzien

Good idea. I could talk for hours! Whereabouts in the Bay Area are you located?

-Ed

Work in Cupertino and live in SJ

BMW_TECH · 04-21-2014, 01:36 AM

Ed,

I believe we live in the same neighborhood. I see you driving down Coyote Rd frequently.

Got rid of the 335d a while ago (one of the few cars I regret selling), thinking about a 535d next.

Rich

jiaan13 · 04-21-2014, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewodzien

Jiaan13, if you are here, please say hello!

-Ed

Hello!

I'm mostly a lurker here, and haven't been on the forums for a while. After I tried to log in, I realized that I wasn't even using that username here

Great minds think alike btw-- I was at Costco getting camping supplies too.

ewodzien · 04-21-2014, 01:24 PM

Wow... small world. What street are you near? I'm near Delridge. Nice to have a fellow BMW person in the 'hood.

What are you driving now?

Let me know your thoughts on the 535d... I was thinking that same, but really want a wagon.

-Ed

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_TECH

Ed,

I believe we live in the same neighborhood. I see you driving down Coyote Rd frequently.

Got rid of the 335d a while ago (one of the few cars I regret selling), thinking about a 535d next.

Rich

ewodzien · 04-21-2014, 01:25 PM

Glad you found the post! Thanks for the note.

Did you see my car on E90Post before you left the note, or did you just assume I'd be on here? (Good guess.)

-Ed

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiaan13

Hello!

I'm mostly a lurker here, and haven't been on the forums for a while. After I tried to log in, I realized that I wasn't even using that username here

Great minds think alike btw-- I was at Costco getting camping supplies too.

jiaan13 · 04-21-2014, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewodzien

Glad you found the post! Thanks for the note.

Did you see my car on E90Post before you left the note, or did you just assume I'd be on here? (Good guess.)

-Ed

The license plate rang a bell, wasn't sure if I saw you on the forums or in traffic somewhere. Figured you'd be on here, and if anything, that note would be an impetus to join the forums

In your sig you list "euro 12v outlets"... what are those?

ewodzien · 04-21-2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiaan13

In your sig you list "euro 12v outlets"... what are those?

Jiaan13:

See the pictures below. Like the smiley face?

Cost is around $100 for the new bezel, cig recepticles and drawer. I love using them to charge electronics. I connected them to the existing 12V outlet in the armrest section. They are still switched, but it is better than the two BMW provides.

The little drawer is pretty small and I only use it store the outlet covers. It came with an ashtray to put in there, but it takes up too much space.

If you need more info, let me know. It is one of the first things I did after I got my 335d.

BMW_TECH · 04-22-2014, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewodzien

Wow... small world. What street are you near? I'm near Delridge. Nice to have a fellow BMW person in the 'hood.

What are you driving now?

Let me know your thoughts on the 535d... I was thinking that same, but really want a wagon.

-Ed

Near Hassinger.

Currently have a E39 540it. Same need for a wagon and the E61 nor the F07 do it for me; not a fan of the N47 in the F30 at all so that is out of the question.

The new N57 is even quieter and quicker responding than the M57; coupled with the zf 8hp it is an amazing powertrain.

Though I am a diesel fanatic, the N63 in the F10 is just as awesome in it's own way; tough decision.

AzureHaze · 04-22-2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewodzien

Cost is around $100 for the new bezel, cig recepticles and drawer. I love using them to charge electronics. I connected them to the existing 12V outlet in the armrest section. They are still switched, but it is better than the two BMW provides.

The little drawer is pretty small and I only use it store the outlet covers. It came with an ashtray to put in there, but it takes up too much space.

Cool mod. Never seen this before!

Puerto Rican 335d · 04-22-2014, 11:39 AM

I like that mod more than the damn under the tray plug that i was informed by my sales rep.

Quasimodem · 04-23-2014, 01:14 AM

How much are tents at Costco? I let my membership expire a year or two ago.

Next month, I am heading up to Crater lake and Yellowstone then coming down through Denver, New Mexico and hitting the Grand Canyon and ending in Yosemite. Figure I will try to tent it in the National Parks to save some dough.

yafool · 04-24-2014, 04:11 PM

Haha, Ive seen both of you guys on the streets before but never got a chance to say hi.
Work in sunnyvale....
Saph. black M Sport

ewodzien · 04-24-2014, 04:18 PM

I love the E39 540it! I was actually looking for one in CL recently, but most I have seen are beat or high dollar. Your wagon is probably the best looking wagon around.

I'm holding out for the 2015 Sportwagen... With AWD and a manual, looks like it might be a fun wagon. Looks a heck of a lot better than the current sportwagen!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_TECH

Near Hassinger.

Currently have a E39 540it. Same need for a wagon and the E61 nor the F07 do it for me; not a fan of the N47 in the F30 at all so that is out of the question.

The new N57 is even quieter and quicker responding than the M57; coupled with the zf 8hp it is an amazing powertrain.

Though I am a diesel fanatic, the N63 in the F10 is just as awesome in it's own way; tough decision.

ewodzien · 04-24-2014, 04:18 PM

I don't get to Sunnyvale too often, so I wonder where our paths crossed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by yafool

Haha, Ive seen both of you guys on the streets before but never got a chance to say hi.
Work in sunnyvale....
Saph. black M Sport

yafool · 04-25-2014, 03:21 PM

not sure. I lived in san jose last year by montague. i just remember seeing that plate on the road.... cant remember where.

yafool · 04-25-2014, 03:26 PM

dude, nice euro 12v mod! More info please! I commute between nor cal and so cal... I NEED MORE OUTLETS!

Schumacher62 · 05-15-2014, 08:59 PM

im up for a san jose meet! i live downtown, just off the alameda.

04-15-2014, 03:19 PM	#1
ewodzien First Lieutenant 40 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 3.5d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (3)	Nice 335d sighting in San Jose, CA 04/09/14 Had to make a run to Costco for some camping fixin's and ran across a fellow 335D in the parking lot. Since they parked at the "less crowded end" away from errant shopping carts like I always do , I figured we'd make it a party and park close to them. I was wondering if they'd even notice if a fellow D driver was next to them or not. (Of course, the tinted windows and personalized plate pointed to a high likelihood.) I was going to leave a note, but didn't have a notepad or pen, and the thought of leaving a smartphone under their wiper seemed like a bad idea. When I got back to my car, I had the following note under my wiper. Of course they were on E90POST! Unfortunately I couldn't find jiaan13 or E90DCL in the memberlist to leave them a PM. Jiaan13, if you are here, please say hello! -Ed __________________ 2012 X5 3.5d Jet Black / Black w/ Sport Pkg - Loaded Mods:Factory 214 Y-Spoke 20" black-chromed wheels - Gloss black grilles - LED front/rear turns & fogs - coding mods Other rides:2006 VW TDI Pkg 3 / 2008 Duramax LTZ / BMW K1300s Previous rides:2011 335d Jet Black / Black w/ Sport Pkg - Loaded
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04-15-2014, 03:21 PM	#2
GreekboyD Brigadier General 411 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335d [8.00]	Great story.
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04-15-2014, 03:51 PM	#3
crazyinp Major 298 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW X5e [0.00] 2023 BMW X5M [0.00]	Nice, we should have SJ GTG
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04-21-2014, 01:36 AM	#7
BMW_TECH New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Ed, I believe we live in the same neighborhood. I see you driving down Coyote Rd frequently. Got rid of the 335d a while ago (one of the few cars I regret selling), thinking about a 535d next. Rich
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04-22-2014, 11:39 AM	#15
Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 229 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	I like that mod more than the damn under the tray plug that i was informed by my sales rep. __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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04-23-2014, 01:14 AM	#16
Quasimodem Colonel 147 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	How much are tents at Costco? I let my membership expire a year or two ago. Next month, I am heading up to Crater lake and Yellowstone then coming down through Denver, New Mexico and hitting the Grand Canyon and ending in Yosemite. Figure I will try to tent it in the National Parks to save some dough. __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
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04-24-2014, 04:11 PM	#17
yafool Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Haha, Ive seen both of you guys on the streets before but never got a chance to say hi. Work in sunnyvale.... Saph. black M Sport
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04-25-2014, 03:21 PM	#20
yafool Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	not sure. I lived in san jose last year by montague. i just remember seeing that plate on the road.... cant remember where.
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04-25-2014, 03:26 PM	#21
yafool Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	dude, nice euro 12v mod! More info please! I commute between nor cal and so cal... I NEED MORE OUTLETS!
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05-15-2014, 08:59 PM	#22
Schumacher62 New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, iTrader: (0)	im up for a san jose meet! i live downtown, just off the alameda.
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