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  1. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #101 texasmr2, Jun 1, 2011
    Is BMW just upping the hp of the V10 via rpm's,cam's etc etc or slapping some snail's on?One of the biggest thing's I have alway's loved about M5's is it's sleeper mentality ie 4 door's does not mean I cannot SMOKE YOU!!
     
  2. DriveAfterDark

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    #102 DriveAfterDark, Jun 1, 2011
    V8 twin turbo. We can look forward to 700 hp RS6 killers with minor modification :)
     
  3. texasmr2

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    #103 texasmr2, Jun 1, 2011
    Ah that's right concerning the V8TT. One thing I have alway's loved about turbo engines is the simple mod's that can net one an additional 100+hp without straining the engine.
     
  4. Auraraptor

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  5. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #105 texasmr2, Jun 8, 2011
    Beautiful car but.....
     
  6. Jdahlstrom

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    #106 Jdahlstrom, Jun 8, 2011
    Looks good. M system IIs are one of the best looking bmw wheels.
     
  7. Bullfighter

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    #107 Bullfighter, Jun 8, 2011
    ... those wheels probably negate its Trail Rated status.
     
  8. TexasF355F1

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    #108 TexasF355F1, Jun 8, 2011
    2007 e92/335 with around 63K miles. Luckily I've only had one fuel pump.

    Overall good car, but still despise run flats to the nth degree.

    Right I'm experiencing a terrible squeal when driving slow, embarrassing and annoying. Twice I've had it looked at while at the dealer and its like they ignore it.
     
  9. Auraraptor

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    #109 Auraraptor, Jun 8, 2011
    LoL.

    I love the wheels. They are not as large as a diameter most 'young folk' would opt for (19 or even 20in wheels!?), but they allow me to drive anywhere over NE roads without worry of potholes, etc. That and they are MUCH lighter then even the stock/OE 18s.

    If I want I can opt to put on throwing star covers too at my leisure.
     
  10. BRADAN

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    #110 BRADAN, Jun 8, 2011
    I'm a big BMW fan.

    (4)- E36 m3
    (2)- E46 m3
    (1)- E92 m3
    (1)- E39 m5
    (1)- E60 m5
    (1)- 335I

    I recently lost my E60 m5 to flood damage. Right now I'm driving another E36 m3 until the new M5 comes out.
     
  11. DriveAfterDark

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    #111 DriveAfterDark, Jun 15, 2011
    Cool stories guys, loving it.

    Evo Magazine released official pictures of the brand new M5, in production form: http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/269011/new_bmw_m5_details_pictures_and_pricing.html

    Didn't like the rear 100%, a bit boring, but maybe it should be. Can't wait to see it in whit and black. Love the brake calippers too. Interior a little boring as well - E60 vs E60 M5 had a clear difference in interior look and quality, don't know how this cars interior differentiates.

    Hope they make a xDrive + touring version for those of us who get 4-5 months of snow! Would be the best car in the world.
     
  12. GuyIncognito

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    #112 GuyIncognito, Jun 15, 2011
    I love BMW's up through the E36/E39 era; this is the first BMW since then makes me all tingly.

    (well, the current-gen Alpina B7 is sweet too)
     
  13. junglistluder

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    #113 junglistluder, Jun 15, 2011
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    Big BMW guy myself!

    Current:
    e28 5er
    e39 M5
    e46 M3 vert

    Previous:
    e36 M3
    e36 325is
    e28 535is

    I'm also not a big fan of anything after the e46/e39 era. Classic BMWs are the shizzzzzz!!!
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  14. BoxerCrazy

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    #114 BoxerCrazy, Jun 15, 2011
    i currently have a 2001 330ci [e46] it is my daily driver in the spring and summer, but i am currently having a crazy issue with the bi-xenons[started flickering, now they actually turn off for 5-10 seconds at a time, unexpectedly]
    other than a bad electric cooling fan[hey after 10 years i didnt mind buying a new one]
    this is my only issue, and its kinda buggin me!!!!!

    doug
     
  15. davem

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    #115 davem, Jun 15, 2011
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  16. Kaivball

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    #116 Kaivball, Jun 15, 2011
    I have two. Does that make me a BMW guy??

    Kai
     
  17. Blackbird4life

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    #117 Blackbird4life, Jun 15, 2011
  18. GuyIncognito

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  19. Jdahlstrom

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    #119 Jdahlstrom, Jun 23, 2011
    You should put some turbine covers on it.
     
  20. Auraraptor

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    #120 Auraraptor, Jun 23, 2011
    They were getting refinished at the time.
     
  21. Jdahlstrom

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    #121 Jdahlstrom, Jun 23, 2011
    I bet you are gonna get some looks if you put them on. I just took my tstar covers off. Might get some turbines for them.
     
  22. Fiorano57

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    #122 Fiorano57, Jun 23, 2011
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  23. Devilsolsi

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    #123 Devilsolsi, Jun 23, 2011
    I love the Z8! It's a shame current BMWs don't look that good.
     
  24. asb9987

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    #124 asb9987, Jun 24, 2011
    Oh my lord. That is a FANTASTIC specimen. I know a guy who would flip out if I showed him this post! If you ever decide to $‚‚ that rare bird, PM me :)
     
  25. Jdahlstrom

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    #125 Jdahlstrom, Jun 25, 2011
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    We have a local stratus gray Z8 on a set of bbs rsgt wheels. Such a beautiful color.
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