Another story of spirited driving in LA
06-11-2006, 03:51 PM
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='296057' date='Jun 11 2006, 04:07 PM
Ah no Quads... ya then its probably a C32 or C320... C55 has the nice quads. I wouldnt think any C230, 240 or 280 would be daring enough to try to mess with you. Unless they just wanted to see...
06-11-2006, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='296070' date='Jun 11 2006, 04:51 PM
Well, I am debadged. They must have thought I was an inline 6. Isn't that the mentality most people have if they see a debadged car?
Ya... you 525...
06-11-2006, 10:43 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='295673' date='Jun 11 2006, 05:26 AM
Was leaving my g/f's apartment in Marina Del Rey around 9pm Friday night. For those familiar with Highway 90 heading eastbound from the coast, it is a two lane road which opens up into a four lane highway.
Was at the intersection of Culver Blvd and Marina Expressway (Highway 90) at the stop light in the left lane behind someone of a two lane road. Light turns green and the traffic is moving. It quickly expands into a four lane highway, I move into the number 2 lane and pass the car in front of me. Suddenly, I see a Mercedes flying by in the number 4 lane and then slow down. I know its a C class but could not make out the model. He's now pacing me. I'm guessing he wants to play. Fine.
Air conditioning was already turned off. Pressed the SPORT button. Considered deactivating DTC/DSC as well, but didn't. Dropped to the magical 3rd gear and off I went. I don't know if he was prepared or not, but it didn't matter. I rowed through the gears. I looked at my speedo and was at 120. Looked in rearview mirror and saw small headlights that flashed me twice. Not sure what blinking headlights mean. I put many, many, many car lengths on him.
I came up to the elevated onramp to Interstate 405 North and slowed down to get behind a trunk. Suddenly, a pair of headlights came up real fast and went in the opposite direction to the onramp of Interstate 405 South. It was not the Mercedes but a Honda Accord. Didn't realize that the Accord was in on it too.
So, I settle in behind the trunk on the onramp and the Mecedes finally caught up. He passed both the truck and me on the right hand side and almost side-swiped the trunk as the two lane onramp merged into one. Talk about a ricer fly by... :thumbsdown:
I don't know what he was trying to prove doing such a stunt on the onramp. He was owned already. Another one bites the dust.
Now, about the Mercedes model designation. I said it might have been a C32 b/c a 230/240/320 would be just foolish to try and take on a 5 Series. The C32 I can see wanting to play. I'm not sure if a C32 can keep up with 545 from a roll at 60 up to triple digits.
C32: 349 HP/333 lb-ft. What do you guys think? Was it a C32 or some punk kid in a C230/240/320 that got owned and then did a very dangerous ricer fly by?
Was at the intersection of Culver Blvd and Marina Expressway (Highway 90) at the stop light in the left lane behind someone of a two lane road. Light turns green and the traffic is moving. It quickly expands into a four lane highway, I move into the number 2 lane and pass the car in front of me. Suddenly, I see a Mercedes flying by in the number 4 lane and then slow down. I know its a C class but could not make out the model. He's now pacing me. I'm guessing he wants to play. Fine.
Air conditioning was already turned off. Pressed the SPORT button. Considered deactivating DTC/DSC as well, but didn't. Dropped to the magical 3rd gear and off I went. I don't know if he was prepared or not, but it didn't matter. I rowed through the gears. I looked at my speedo and was at 120. Looked in rearview mirror and saw small headlights that flashed me twice. Not sure what blinking headlights mean. I put many, many, many car lengths on him.
I came up to the elevated onramp to Interstate 405 North and slowed down to get behind a trunk. Suddenly, a pair of headlights came up real fast and went in the opposite direction to the onramp of Interstate 405 South. It was not the Mercedes but a Honda Accord. Didn't realize that the Accord was in on it too.
So, I settle in behind the trunk on the onramp and the Mecedes finally caught up. He passed both the truck and me on the right hand side and almost side-swiped the trunk as the two lane onramp merged into one. Talk about a ricer fly by... :thumbsdown:
I don't know what he was trying to prove doing such a stunt on the onramp. He was owned already. Another one bites the dust.
Now, about the Mercedes model designation. I said it might have been a C32 b/c a 230/240/320 would be just foolish to try and take on a 5 Series. The C32 I can see wanting to play. I'm not sure if a C32 can keep up with 545 from a roll at 60 up to triple digits.
C32: 349 HP/333 lb-ft. What do you guys think? Was it a C32 or some punk kid in a C230/240/320 that got owned and then did a very dangerous ricer fly by?
06-11-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='295958' date='Jun 11 2006, 12:04 PM
I'm certainy up for that! And, I know who exactly I wanna run against. I'm calling you out Hollywoodtrash!
Against Hollywoodtrash, it will be a driver's race b/c he doesn't know how to use SMG yet.
Against Hollywoodtrash, it will be a driver's race b/c he doesn't know how to use SMG yet.
Oh I forgot to tell you I test drove a friends M5 the other day so I have a general idea of operating the SMG. Ya, Ya, I know the SMG on the M5 is far more advanced than the 550's, but I'll figure it out in a few weeks
But after 1250 miles, I'm gonna slap ya around on the 405
06-11-2006, 11:06 PM
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='296211' date='Jun 11 2006, 11:43 PM
Hey jiio you gotta edit your post, you put down trunk instead of truck.
06-11-2006, 11:09 PM
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by hollywoodtrash' post='296215' date='Jun 11 2006, 11:55 PM
No way Joe, If the boat ever finds America in time, I will still be in the "break-in" period anyway
Oh I forgot to tell you I test drove a friends M5 the other day so I have a general idea of operating the SMG. Ya, Ya, I know the SMG on the M5 is far more advanced than the 550's, but I'll figure it out in a few weeks
But after 1250 miles, I'm gonna slap ya around on the 405
Oh I forgot to tell you I test drove a friends M5 the other day so I have a general idea of operating the SMG. Ya, Ya, I know the SMG on the M5 is far more advanced than the 550's, but I'll figure it out in a few weeks
But after 1250 miles, I'm gonna slap ya around on the 405
06-12-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='296220' date='Jun 12 2006, 12:09 AM
That 1250 miles better be before I get the differential cuz afer I get it installed it won't matter what miles you have or haven't gotten to.
Those are fighting words Jiio
BTW call Will tomorrow about your brembos
06-12-2006, 02:26 AM
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Sorry but that could not have been a C32. I had one and it would certainly kill a 545.
Mercedes has a sport package on its C230 model that makes it look identical (except for the wheels and exhaust) to a C32. That was one reason I ditched the C32 for an M3.
Mercedes has a sport package on its C230 model that makes it look identical (except for the wheels and exhaust) to a C32. That was one reason I ditched the C32 for an M3.
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