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  1. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    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!!
     
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  2. DriveAfterDark

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    V8 twin turbo. We can look forward to 700 hp RS6 killers with minor modification :)
     
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  3. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    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.
     
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  4. Auraraptor

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  5. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Beautiful car but.....
     
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  6. Jdahlstrom

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    Looks good. M system IIs are one of the best looking bmw wheels.
     
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    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    ... those wheels probably negate its Trail Rated status.
     
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  8. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    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.
     
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  9. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    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.
     
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  10. BRADAN

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    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.
     
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  11. DriveAfterDark

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    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.
     
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  12. GuyIncognito

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    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)
     
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  13. junglistluder

    junglistluder F1 Rookie Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Big BMW guy myself!

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    Previous:
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    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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    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
     
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  16. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    I have two. Does that make me a BMW guy??

    Kai
     
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  18. GuyIncognito

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  19. Jdahlstrom

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    You should put some turbine covers on it.
     
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  20. Auraraptor

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    They were getting refinished at the time.
     
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  21. Jdahlstrom

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    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.
     
    Jdahlstrom, Jun 23, 2011
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  22. Fiorano57

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  23. Devilsolsi

    Devilsolsi F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    I love the Z8! It's a shame current BMWs don't look that good.
     
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  24. asb9987

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    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 :)
     
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  25. Jdahlstrom

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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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