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| 06-10-2014, 01:50 PM | #48 | |
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 I will write up properly after weekend driving, just had a 20 mile trip. Ample power, seamless in comfort and sport, seems to 'rev' a bit when pulling off on lights in Eco mode. I prefer the msport steering wheel on E91. Depending on height and angle of wheel you miss out mileage and street names etc on nav. Adjusted wheel and will see how it goes. Plenty oomph - hit nicely over .....  Engine sounds decent - when you hear it. Sounds are really good, album art worked from start via USB, cd played etc no issues. The car is less 'stable' than the F31 msport suspension, however not a bad thing tbh. As it loosens up and I learn how to drive it (auto, paddles etc) I will take it back road and see how it feels when pushed into bends. Overall. It's well sorted and love the gear box. Pissed of we have light evenings as i wanted to check lights lol. The writing on touch pad is great for me being left handed The manual seat handles feel a bit low cost option. Crazy place to put the manual boot button ! Did not play with gears tonight, just Eco - comfort and sport. Just need to find some hitch hikers in order to check out the load capability of hearse like rear |
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| 06-10-2014, 02:53 PM | #50 |
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Glad you have your F31 finally... Plenty of more miles and fun to be had I am sure!! Take it out for a quick blast around 10pm to check the lights out... I have only seen mine once, but it is worth seeing
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| 06-10-2014, 02:59 PM | #51 | |
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So unfortunately, an evening of red wine and reading CV's...... |
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| 06-10-2014, 03:02 PM | #52 | |
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| 06-10-2014, 03:43 PM | #53 |
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Congratulations, that was some wait!! Looks great, you can't beat a good sky reflection shot in EBII
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| 06-10-2014, 05:17 PM | #54 |
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Health to drive Brigand. Car looks lovely. A few doors down from me is a 330d touring without privacy glass and it just doesn't look right. Yours is the way it should be - blue with big wheels and big brakes. Enjoy it. It will be a big difference from the E91.
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| 06-10-2014, 07:45 PM | #55 |
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Looking good!! Hope you get to put some more miles on it soon... I'm up to 200 already, tested out the auto lights tonight it's so much better than e9x,so funny watching it move the light around to avoid other cars. Very clever and very cool!
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| 06-11-2014, 03:51 AM | #56 |
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Ours is now just over 1,000 miles; I was delighted that I managed to activate the launch control yesterday. I have started to feel the bulk a bit on some twisties, no plans for the lowering springs yet?
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| 06-11-2014, 03:55 AM | #57 | |
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Then casually mention can change springs, then she will pay for it as her idea. Not only do I get new springs without me paying for them , she gets kudos for getting one over on me for 'fixing' the car. |
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| 06-11-2014, 04:33 AM | #58 |
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Nice work, if only I was that good at being a husband! My wife is far far too cynical.
Plus as her last car was a CR-V, the chances of her considering the 3er to be floaty are slim.
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| 06-11-2014, 05:16 AM | #59 | |
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| 06-11-2014, 05:24 AM | #60 | |
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Currently persuading her a 2 series is better for her than Audi S1. |
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| 06-11-2014, 08:51 AM | #61 | |
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To be fair, I still haven't used it, I just wanted to be able to activate it.
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| 06-11-2014, 10:48 AM | #62 |
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Just spent last couple of hours putting f1000p on my alloys and then buffing them - arrh my fingers.
I did notice some surface rust spots in places from rain other day no doubt, something never really seen on a car tbh. Also I never realised it came with folding x3 rear seats, both side ones and middle fold. Nice touch being able to move the luggage net to the back of the rear seats when folded. Allows for those taller body situations Next step is SNH topped up with some dodo blue. |
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| 06-11-2014, 10:55 AM | #63 |
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I am quite jealous of your having the time to do that. I barely managed to get a bit of AG SRP on mine the weekend before last. Aren't the brakes porn though?
I need to put some metal polish on my disc centres to stop them from going rusty. The 403M's are a right bugger to keep on top of. I need to get some better wheel sealant.
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| 06-11-2014, 11:00 AM | #64 | |
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It is also worth checking with a detailer how much they charge for a wheels off Gtechniq C5. I will be getting mine done at some point, this is just a stop gap for time being. |
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| 06-11-2014, 11:10 AM | #65 |
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The C5 seems like clever stuff. Based on the amount of contamination on ours after just 500 miles, it would probably be a sound move.
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| 06-11-2014, 11:17 AM | #66 | |
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Some detailers from your area, probably best asking here if anyone can suggest anyone, or ask on DW. |
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