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Old 01-10-2010, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='1087559' date='Jan 10 2010, 09:19 PM
Thanks KC, i will look for the FIA label next time?
Who is interested go karting btw?
we should have a bmw meetup and karting
maybe you can start it off

http://www.dckart.com/index.php?option=com...ge&Itemid=1
Old 01-10-2010, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='1087566' date='Jan 10 2010, 09:36 PM
they take the schoolbus, mostly it might be 3 in the car
and that works for me, the seat moves forward electrically
now i've got to get the pipe and tobacco out innit?
i think i won't mod it

i'm looking at a project car, a used one Z4 2.5 or 3L,
the 3L can be quite hairy!!! nothing beats a beemer for driving enjoyment
I agree dont mod the MB and get a Z4 for the project
this will be my next car plan
Old 01-10-2010, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1087568' date='Jan 10 2010, 09:38 PM
yes, overtaking was allowed. mike had some great moments with a porsche.

spoke with other big boys with big toy, some just there to have a relax fun day and not there to race. some super cars were actually causing traffic jams. on the other hand, a m3 and a lambo went off onto the gravel, not v nice to the wheels and brakes. there are also some race prepared cars w roll cage and everything. overall, its a pretty good mix but this is also pretty scary with drivers of different levels on the track.
yes most ppl that own the supercar are not fast driver or racer.
they just like to pose
for us we like to enjoy the racing part more and have the most fun out of the cars on the track.
so this track day is like driving on the HK roads.
That dose sound scary.
Did you drive mike GTR?
Glad you had fun and safe coming back
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1087569' date='Jan 10 2010, 09:42 PM
yes, especially if you intend to enter races of some kind in the future. the fia label doesnt mean it will cost a lot more. best to check on the latest regulation to be future proof.
pm keith with the lotus he gose there all the time.
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Originally Posted by deriffic' post='1087583' date='Jan 10 2010, 11:07 PM
Bill, if I am you, get a used Ferrari or Lambo instead. It's a life time experience you will never forget. I am starting to save up for one in two years.
+1 get 1 before you get too old to push it.
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Originally Posted by deriffic' post='1087584' date='Jan 10 2010, 11:10 PM
wow I could have got this instend of my LCI e60
FERRARI F355 GTB Price: HKD 520,000
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='1087234' date='Jan 10 2010, 02:11 AM
the wife insisted on it....
i get 1580kg instead of a 2.2mt X5,
i think the only similarity to the E60 is that it has 20% aluminium at the front, but also and rear.
honestly, it won't even catch up with any of the E60s on here

now i will need to get the Z4 innit?
Well, ladies and lads are always comfort 1st, I can understand that... over 4 years already, my older girl still said she likes the old E-class better

Anyhow, the E coupe is MUCH better looking than the E-class 4 doors, I saw the real thing at Festival Walk on Sat. So... still a good choice out of no choice

And yes! No mod for MB! waste of money and time Whatever you mod, still can't beat the driving experience you get from a bimmer!
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Originally Posted by mark_hk' post='1087818' date='Jan 11 2010, 08:27 AM
Hey guys - was just wondering if any of you have upgraded your sound system in your cars? I was just down at my friends garage in North Point and looking to upgrade speakers etc... and he says that there is very few options for the 5 series.

Need to use factory headunit, speakers are very small sizes (4") and hard to install an ipod connection into the dash / glovebox....

Any of you guys had any experience in upgrading? I am looking to put the car in this sunday and would appreciate some comments/feedback.
that is alll bull $hit
There are a few make that you can get for out E60 and there is a very good make for the sub woofer under the seat.
call me I let you know.
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='1087907' date='Jan 11 2010, 11:48 AM
wow I could have got this instend of my LCI e60
FERRARI F355 GTB Price: HKD 520,000
This thing could cost you 200K p.a. to fix. Just out of my wild guess.
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Originally Posted by kcleung' post='1087829' date='Jan 11 2010, 09:10 AM
should check with captain pingy, he has done speakers and think cable upgrade b4. also thought bmw has some harmon kardon system but dont know if it can be retrofit or not.

dynaudio speakers are v good but known to be hard to drive. I have an mod idea for you: have you heard of nuforce icon amps, they run of 12v power and have v high damping factor so could be your power amp to drive the dynaudio speakers.
that what I am planing to do in the step get the nuforce icon amps cheap and very good sound for the price


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