BMW's 'R6' 3.0-litre Engine
11-06-2004 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#4' date='Nov 6 2004, 02:33 PM
Thanks Iceman.
Living in Germany, I don't blame you for being calssified an addict. Must be nice living in the homeland of BMW.
Living in Germany, I don't blame you for being calssified an addict. Must be nice living in the homeland of BMW.
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Originally Posted by BMW#4' date='Nov 6 2004, 02:53 PM
Oh yes - Its a very different country now - very stable, strong economy, and top tourist destination.
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I also liked Rhodesia very much...
I am looking forward to come back to South Africa and Zimbabwe soon, to see all the changes in person.
11-06-2004 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW#4' date='Nov 6 2004, 03:33 AM
[quote name='Iceman' date='Nov 6 2004, 12:56 AM']Welcome aboard, BMW#4 
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DD (ARS) does make the ride more comfortable.
I have it myself and tested other cars without it. It is a big difference, IMHO!?
!DD (ARS) does make the ride more comfortable.
I have it myself and tested other cars without it. It is a big difference, IMHO!?
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Living in Germany, I don't blame you for being calssified an addict. Must be nice living in the homeland of BMW.
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[/quote]you have to reach 2,500 posts in order for you to change your title. in this case, i changed mine to "e60holic"
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11-06-2004 | 01:42 PM
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Ahem... I don't like it here. But I think the most ppl would like to live in a different place
11-06-2004 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Nov 6 2004, 11:42 PM
Anywhere that's within driving distance of the Nordschleife sounds like heaven to me
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That's how it is when you live "around the corner"...
11-07-2004 | 04:01 AM
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Most German insurance policies don't cover the Nordschleife. Most UK insurance companies don't know about it yet though
Maybe you should book a ride in the Ring Taxi. It's a M5, driven by a racing driver. Cheap too (?40), as BMW subsidise it (heavily).
I've done about 50 laps. The best piece of road you will ever find. Corners at 100 MPH are so much more fun than motorways at 150 MPH
http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/taxi.html
Maybe you should book a ride in the Ring Taxi. It's a M5, driven by a racing driver. Cheap too (?40), as BMW subsidise it (heavily).
I've done about 50 laps. The best piece of road you will ever find. Corners at 100 MPH are so much more fun than motorways at 150 MPH
http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/taxi.html
11-07-2004 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Nov 7 2004, 02:01 PM
Most German insurance policies don't cover the Nordschleife. Most UK insurance companies don't know about it yet though
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AFAIK almost ALL insurance companys cover your car on the Ring.
Check your contract for details!
11-07-2004 | 03:39 PM
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When in this forum, remember its an international one and answers from us in the United States don't neccessarily apply to elsewhere. Having said that, I have Dynamic drive and I love it. That in conjunction with active steering makes the car feel much smaller and lighter in turns.
The R6 is the magnesium one with 255 hp?
The R6 is the magnesium one with 255 hp?
11-08-2004 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' date='Nov 8 2004, 02:39 AM
When in this forum, remember its an international one and answers from us in the United States don't neccessarily apply to elsewhere. Having said that, I have Dynamic drive and I love it. That in conjunction with active steering makes the car feel much smaller and lighter in turns.
The R6 is the magnesium one with 255 hp?
The R6 is the magnesium one with 255 hp?
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Yes the R6 has 258 bhp. (or 190kw, 300Nm)
see below: