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09-27-2010, 01:00 AM
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nice drive boys, no road-works traffic lights! no rain, cool.
i was a bit dizzy halfway up, i only survived being lapped by KC up, because the car had a low centre of gravity,
sorry for holding everyone up!
Capt - your exhaust note changed, it is higher pitched now, nice! and wheels were looking nice.
so denting the exhaust must have made it different, it sounded unlike anything i've heard, maybe e46 m3?
Markie- the bodybuilder physique E60, a muscle car!
Will - although not much sound from your car, it rocketted forwards everytime you floored it
Derrick - nice intake sound
Derek- need a new car man, F360 right?
Jacky- need some mods, wheels for a start!
Alan- man your foglights were blinding man, and i think your car was quite rapid!
Stan - you were up my arse on the way up!
i was a bit dizzy halfway up, i only survived being lapped by KC up, because the car had a low centre of gravity,
sorry for holding everyone up!
Capt - your exhaust note changed, it is higher pitched now, nice! and wheels were looking nice.
so denting the exhaust must have made it different, it sounded unlike anything i've heard, maybe e46 m3?
Markie- the bodybuilder physique E60, a muscle car!
Will - although not much sound from your car, it rocketted forwards everytime you floored it
Derrick - nice intake sound
Derek- need a new car man, F360 right?
Jacky- need some mods, wheels for a start!
Alan- man your foglights were blinding man, and i think your car was quite rapid!
Stan - you were up my arse on the way up!
My foglight is same as Mark, just 3000K. Capt's foglight is really blinding eye...crazy!
I really feel my car has big difference when compared with last time when there is nothing. When I do corning now, I feel very safe and confidence. In terms of pickup response, the SB v2 and the supersprint really help a lot. When we did downhill from TMS, I was following Will but blocked by a slow mini-copper for few minutes. After the mini gave way, I can still catchup Will and saw his tail light! That one, I was already delighted!
09-27-2010, 01:13 AM
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well you go to ask your self
if for looks 19" with the same setup as my 245\35\19 and 265\35\19 all the rest of the guys have 275\30\19 on the rear, this will ride less bumpy.
for 18" it is best ride and faster pickup but don't forget on the wight if the 18" is heaver than 19" then there is no point in getting 18"
if for looks 19" with the same setup as my 245\35\19 and 265\35\19 all the rest of the guys have 275\30\19 on the rear, this will ride less bumpy.
for 18" it is best ride and faster pickup but don't forget on the wight if the 18" is heaver than 19" then there is no point in getting 18"
But I don't think you want to sit the Capt16 seat for long time!
09-27-2010, 01:15 AM
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congrats! Sounds like the appetite problem ofthe elder sibling didn't deter ur wife from getting another one.
U have 2 in total right? Just make sure your helper is extra small, should fit in the middle in an e60. If ur budget allows however, the x5 is an excellent choice.
U have 2 in total right? Just make sure your helper is extra small, should fit in the middle in an e60. If ur budget allows however, the x5 is an excellent choice.
09-27-2010, 01:17 AM
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09-27-2010, 01:21 AM
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My foglight is same as Mark, just 3000K. Capt's foglight is really blinding eye...crazy!
I really feel my car has big difference when compared with last time when there is nothing. When I do corning now, I feel very safe and confidence. In terms of pickup response, the SB v2 and the supersprint really help a lot. When we did downhill from TMS, I was following Will but blocked by a slow mini-copper for few minutes. After the mini gave way, I can still catchup Will and saw his tail light! That one, I was already delighted!
My foglight is same as Mark, just 3000K. Capt's foglight is really blinding eye...crazy!
I really feel my car has big difference when compared with last time when there is nothing. When I do corning now, I feel very safe and confidence. In terms of pickup response, the SB v2 and the supersprint really help a lot. When we did downhill from TMS, I was following Will but blocked by a slow mini-copper for few minutes. After the mini gave way, I can still catchup Will and saw his tail light! That one, I was already delighted!
09-27-2010, 01:23 AM
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Yes, you should ask yourself! 19" is definitely more bumpy then 17" but will get more eye catching. You may also feel the steering wheel vibrating when doing high speed because the feeling of road condition is coming more directly from the rim to the steering wheel.
But I don't think you want to sit the Capt16 seat for long time!
But I don't think you want to sit the Capt16 seat for long time!
09-27-2010, 01:26 AM
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Here are the part numbers, please check also if the mounting rubber will need to change as well, when ordering, check with the parts shop:
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E6...bilizer_front/
31 35 7 905 312
http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E6...abilizer_rear/
33 55 7 906 822
I would recommend 18" forged rims for your ride, remember to use Michelin PS2. The correct tyre setup will be 245/40R18, which should be perfect for 523i engine output with maximum cornering confidence.
Hope it helps.
09-27-2010, 01:26 AM
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I've tried the current model X5 with 3rd row of seats, this row of seats are for kids, not for adults. And when the 2nd row of seats are fitted with child seat, there is no way the wife can get to the back seat easily. I afraid there is no proper 7 seater that can offer strong passive safety yet flexible seat arrangement like the Toyota Noah.
just get a 7seater minivan like my, much easyer and safer too.
the x5 kids is way too close to the back, I hate to see a bus hit the back
09-27-2010, 01:30 AM
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http://www.nasva.go.jp/mamoru/english/2008/type/12.html
No 7 seaters can offer proper side impact safety.
FYI there is no official rear impact test on 7 seaters yet, so I cannot comment on it.
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I am not as talented as keith but at least both of our number plates are still intact 
nice drive boys, no road-works traffic lights! no rain, cool.
i was a bit dizzy halfway up, i only survived being lapped by KC up, because the car had a low centre of gravity,
sorry for holding everyone up!
Capt - your exhaust note changed, it is higher pitched now, nice! and wheels were looking nice.
so denting the exhaust must have made it different, it sounded unlike anything i've heard, maybe e46 m3?
Markie- the bodybuilder physique E60, a muscle car!
Will - although not much sound from your car, it rocketted forwards everytime you floored it
Derrick - nice intake sound
Derek- need a new car man, F360 right?
Jacky- need some mods, wheels for a start!
Alan- man your foglights were blinding man, and i think your car was quite rapid!
Stan - you were up my arse on the way up!
i was a bit dizzy halfway up, i only survived being lapped by KC up, because the car had a low centre of gravity,
sorry for holding everyone up!
Capt - your exhaust note changed, it is higher pitched now, nice! and wheels were looking nice.
so denting the exhaust must have made it different, it sounded unlike anything i've heard, maybe e46 m3?
Markie- the bodybuilder physique E60, a muscle car!
Will - although not much sound from your car, it rocketted forwards everytime you floored it
Derrick - nice intake sound
Derek- need a new car man, F360 right?
Jacky- need some mods, wheels for a start!
Alan- man your foglights were blinding man, and i think your car was quite rapid!
Stan - you were up my arse on the way up!