[335BOY]

Originally Posted by joewalton

The newer smaller one. It's not in my eyesight as it's hidden on the passenger side of the rearview mirror and as high up as it can go.

EZPass is the best performance upgrade for a car. I can't tell you how many yahoo's want to do battle with the M428i on the commute home each day and in their efforts to get to their destination a whole whopping second before I do they forgot they have to stop to pay tolls and I don't. All that racing, all that reckless behavior, all that rush to get to where they are going, and it's all for naught with just a handful of coins to show for it.

I can't imagine anyone wanting to "do battle" with a 428.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by 335BOY

I can't imagine anyone wanting to "do battle" with a 428.

LOL. Gauntlet thrown and accepted. Name the place and the time.

You, me, highway, rush hour, let's see who gets to work first.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by 335BOY

All I was getting at is that cars look better slightly lower.

On that point I agree, but that's not enough reason for me to want my car lower, especially if it was a 428 that's only got five inches of ground clearance to begin with. OTOH I wouldn't own an SUV that sits ten inches off the ground either. In all things moderation.

I can't imagine anyone wanting to "do battle" with a 428.

Teenagers in Hondas would be one example.

[Prissy]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

On that point I agree, but that's not enough reason for me to want my car lower, especially if it was a 428 that's only got five inches of ground clearance to begin with. OTOH I wouldn't own an SUV that sits ten inches off the ground either. In all things moderation.

Teenagers in Hondas would be one example.

There are people that likes to mod their car, but again most women would just leave their car stock. The choice is yours

Exactly... A BMW 328 is really the about the same level as a Honda Accord (at least in their eyes), that's why they want to race it.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by Prissy

Exactly... A BMW 328 is really the about the same level as a Honda Accord (at least in their eyes), that's why they want to race it.

I was thinking more about kids who deck out ten year old Civics and think that fancy rims, loud pipes and giant wings a hot car do make. I fondly remember my second car, an ugly little sort that looked like a bathtub, which had the habit of smoking various Mustangs, Camaros and so forth back in '73. It was a 2002.

[manicottiK]

Originally Posted by joewalton

My EZPass is next to the rearview mirror, passenger side, as high up towards the headliner as possible. I have it in a holder with suction cups. Good idea about the paint, I was considering a piece of black paper to just lie on top of it.

I have mine in the same place. When I got it (three of four cars ago) I wrapped the large rectangular transceiver in black electrical tape. It's hardly noticeable.

[OdinAutoDetailing]

Originally Posted by tturedraider

Those "accents" aren't fake. They are functional vents that work with the vents at the outer edges of the bumper to create an "air curtain" around the front wheels to reduce turbulence and coefficient of drag.

Whatever helps you sleep at night lol

[chylld]

Originally Posted by OdinAutoDetailing

Whatever helps you sleep at night lol

As a 4GC owner I share the same sentiment. Yes they may be functional, but the first time I explained the aero benefit to someone and was met with a blank expression, I realised how mundanely boring it is.

I'm glad it looks better than the vent on the 3GT but it's still largely (not totally, but largely) cosmetic.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by chylld

As a 4GC owner I share the same sentiment. Yes they may be functional, but the first time I explained the aero benefit to someone and was met with a blank expression, I realised how mundanely boring it is.

I'm glad it looks better than the vent on the 3GT but it's still largely (not totally, but largely) cosmetic.

I am consistently pwning 335i's on the roads here in New York which makes no sense since my car has the smaller engine and weighs more. I attribute it to the fantastic side air ventilation and its impact on aerodynamics.

And being body-colored, they're significantly better looking than the black ones which are out of place on cars that aren't black.

[chylld]

Is this guy serious?

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by joewalton

I am consistently pwning 335i's on the roads here in New York which makes no sense since my car has the smaller engine and weighs more. I attribute it to the fantastic side air ventilation and its impact on aerodynamics.

And being body-colored, they're significantly better looking than the black ones which are out of place on cars that aren't black.

Lol this made me laugh out loud. Well done.

And to think you used to annoy me.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

Lol this made me laugh out loud. Well done.

And to think you used to annoy me.

I'm a good guy and I'm funny.

I just take some getting used to.

Now that we are friends, wife swap?

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by joewalton

Now that we are friends, wife swap?

I'd want a look at his wife before making that offer.

[rolltidef32]

Originally Posted by joewalton

I'm a good guy and I'm funny.

I just take some getting used to.

Now that we are friends, wife swap?

Uncle Joe! That was indeed funny as hell.

Big question is, would you be up for a car swap though? I'd lay that hot GC you drive in a heartbeat.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by rolltidef32

Uncle Joe! That was indeed funny as hell.

Big question is, would you be up for a car swap though? I'd lay that hot GC you drive in a heartbeat.

I don't think I've ever seen a photo of your car. Post one up.

[rolltidef32]

Originally Posted by joewalton

I don't think I've ever seen a photo of your car. Post one up.

Pick up the F32 this week at the Performance Center, so I certainly will.

My F30 is long in the tooth now, so no need to show her off again.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by rolltidef32

Pick up the F32 this week at the Performance Center, so I certainly will.

My F30 is long in the tooth now, so no need to show her off again.

Congrats! What colors/features you put on the F32?

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Originally Posted by joewalton

Please tell your 3 Series friends this because their constant stalking of my Gran Coupe on the highways has gone from complimentary to annoying.

Slowing down in the fast lane, letting me overtake them, pulling back behind me, taking smartphone photos, giving me the thumbs-up, trying to make eye contact, it's going to cause an accident, they really need to cut it out.

Agree BJ, that can be so annoying. Had seven 4xxGC's in a chain reaction cash vying for position to get a look at me the other day.

Must have destroyed every GC in the state of NC in one fell swoop. Oh the humanity!!!

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

Agree BJ, that can be so annoying. Had seven 4xxGC's in a chain reaction cash vying for position to get a look at me the other day.

Must have destroyed every GC in the state of NC in one fell swoop. Oh the humanity!!!

Turned out beautifully, congrats Bear, well done.

[rolltidef32]

Originally Posted by joewalton

Congrats! What colors/features you put on the F32?

It has:

M Sport
Sapphire Black
Coral Red Interior
Tech Pack
Premium Pack
Driver Assist Pack (No more threat of curb rash)
Sport Auto
Enhanced Bluetooth
19' Wheels

As soon as I get her back home the RFTs come off and get thrown in the garage (likely Goodyears, which suck!)

Putting on Michelin Pilot Super Sports on the staggered set up.

Didn't opt for the HK auto because the stock system is ok for me when I crank a bit and adjust EQ on my iPod.

///M brakes can't go with the wheels I got (checked and even with a call to BMW before build)

No manual due to the wife.

Love the i6, but makes no sense since I live in the heart of Atlanta and have a very short commute. The N20 has proven to be a powerful and fun little engine in everything smaller than that pig of a 5 series.

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by rolltidef32

It has:

M Sport
Sapphire Black
Coral Red Interior
Tech Pack
Premium Pack
Driver Assist Pack (No more threat of curb rash)
Sport Auto
Enhanced Bluetooth
19' Wheels

As soon as I get her back home the RFTs come off and get thrown in the garage (likely Goodyears, which suck!)

Putting on Michelin Pilot Super Sports on the staggered set up.

Didn't opt for the HK auto because the stock system is ok for me when I crank a bit and adjust EQ on my iPod.

///M brakes can't go with the wheels I got (checked and even with a call to BMW before build)

No manual due to the wife.

Love the i6, but makes no sense since I live in the heart of Atlanta and have a very short commute. The N20 has proven to be a powerful and fun little engine in everything smaller than that pig of a 5 series.

Actually the car will probably come with Pirelli P Zeros.. They do not suck! My F32 did.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by rolltidef32

It has:

M Sport
Sapphire Black
Coral Red Interior
Tech Pack
Premium Pack
Driver Assist Pack (No more threat of curb rash)
Sport Auto
Enhanced Bluetooth
19' Wheels

Love the i6, but makes no sense since I live in the heart of Atlanta and have a very short commute. The N20 has proven to be a powerful and fun little engine in everything smaller than that pig of a 5 series.

Nice job. The N20 is a great engine, there's no need for anything bigger and as a commuter it's a smart move.

What color trim did you go with along with the awesome Coral Red interior?