Originally Posted by BlackAero' post='216084

ok here is a tip for the SMG. b4 u shift up...u lift ur throttle off very slightly...ie less than 1cm....otherwise ur car will jerk...much like a manual. when u clutch in...u release the throttle right? in this case...u just lift off about 1cm..for smooth delivery. ok see u at ministry of sound tonite...i need to borrow u and ur car to pick up 4 chicks at one go.

Originally Posted by Kiasu King Kong' post='216202' date='Dec 28 2005, 05:19 PM

Test drove the E60 523i to get a feel of how it compared to E60 520i. Following are my observations:

1. Engine a lot smoother and quieter
2. Perceptible increase in power, especially during pull off
3. Run flat tyres on 17 inc rim bearable noise level and ride is firm
4. No squeaking noise heard
5. Lack of active steering not missed
6. New standard features are good - PDC, bootlid release button, rear auto blind, etc

Originally Posted by Edlee' post='215929' date='Dec 27 2005, 10:19 PM

Okay. Picked up the M today. Wet affair. David the trainer taught me a few things about the SMG, etc. Drove a few clicks with him in the car. Felt really nervous and the SMG is so difficult to adapt to; especially if you're coming from a steptronic. This car needs some getting used to. Gotta shelf the 545 for a while whilst I run this thing in. PML doesn't want me to book the 545 in just yet; just in case.

This car is definitely a head turner. I stopped at the main entrance of Sime Darby Ctr for a puff. Then, an English accent speaking Indian saw the car and it was like he'd seen a football star. He kept shouting, "OH MY GOD; OH MY F*&^#ING GOD!!!" as he approached hurriedly towards the car. Fortunately for me he didn't get down on his knees and kiss the bumper. He is apparently negotiating an M5. I saw a few BMWs tailgating me whilst I was driving back and then again on an errand for my wife.

My wife really dislikes the car. She got bumped on the head whilst getting in and out. I actually hit the parked car next to me twice whilst opening the door; really long door.

Let me get used to the SMG, run it in and then we can talk about joy rides; I'm definitely not qualified to give anyone any ride just yet - for fear of ruining you guys' impression of the car.

Will post some pictures after going thru Russo's Spa treatment.

Originally Posted by Wilson' post='216400' date='Dec 29 2005, 03:31 AM

Hi guys!!

That was my 1st post in the E60 forum.....hope that I'll be here very often.....soon....kekekeke

My next project will be a 380bhp E60......hehehe

'The Great White'

Originally Posted by Wilson' post='216400

if i dun buy a new car...maybe i volunteer be his project.

Originally Posted by eggz' post='216545

Hi guys!!

That was my 1st post in the E60 forum.....hope that I'll be here very often.....soon....kekekeke

My next project will be a 380bhp E60......hehehe

'The Great White'

Originally Posted by totoseow' post='216544' date='Dec 28 2005, 07:07 PM

if i dun buy a new car...maybe i volunteer be his project.

Originally Posted by Wilson' post='216400' date='Dec 29 2005, 03:31 AM

My next project will be a 380bhp E60......hehehe

Originally Posted by Wilson' post='216400' date='Dec 29 2005, 03:31 AM

Hi guys!!

That was my 1st post in the E60 forum.....hope that I'll be here very often.....soon....kekekeke

My next project will be a 380bhp E60......hehehe

'The Great White'