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06-23-2006, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Znod' post='302017' date='Jun 23 2006, 08:12 AM

Nice review, and good info. Maybe you can find a way to race yourself.

All sorts of remote control devices are out there now.

No, all EBMCS03 has to do is race me tomorrow!

I told him to bring his IS350 instead of the 545i. He can bring his 545i to the next Meet.

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06-23-2006, 07:21 AM

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But maybe a 335CiA next spring...

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06-23-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jiio' post='302022' date='Jun 23 2006, 08:16 AM

No, all EBMCS03 has to do is race me tomorrow!

I told him to bring his IS350 instead of the 545i. He can bring his 545i to the next Meet.

HAHAHAHA I'll think about it.

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06-23-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='302083' date='Jun 23 2006, 10:18 AM

HAHAHAHA I'll think about it.

Here's another incentive to bring your IS350, you can use my G-Meter to find out the 0-60 & 1/4 times for the IS.

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06-23-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='301847' date='Jun 23 2006, 01:28 AM

Yourself... its right in the instructions manual.

Oh and you can change how comfort access unlocks the doors too.

Touch to unlock all door or just unlock the drivers side...

You are referring to the BMW as well right? Because I think my car has this - no?

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06-23-2006, 01:39 PM

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jiio,

when do you plan on using the g-meter tomorrow? Before angeles crest, because once we get there, there's not much place to use it.

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06-23-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='302187' date='Jun 23 2006, 02:39 PM

jiio,

when do you plan on using the g-meter tomorrow? Before angeles crest, because once we get there, there's not much place to use it.

Hmmm... Wasn't sure when or where I can use the G-Meter. What do you suggest?

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06-23-2006, 03:12 PM

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Good review and nice cars - both of them.

But, in comparing ride, handling and acceleration, isn't the IS350 in the 3 series class versus the 5 series? I thought the IS was a smaller/lighter car that the ride/handling would be affected by the weight and the wheel base.

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06-23-2006, 03:15 PM

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Yes, the IS350 should be compared against the e90 330i. It's just that I would like to know where the 545i stands against the IS350. I've already taken down the GS430.

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