Just smoked a late 90s model Mustang Cobra
12-11-2005, 10:10 PM
#11
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Central Massachusetts
Posts: 1,717
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
I posted a little while back that I got my ass handed to me by a Rousch Mustang. Come to find out a week or so ago, a good friend of mine and a reliable source (Mustang fanatic) let me know that the 'Stang was on the bottle! 
That explains why it seemed like someone threw out the anchor.
I don't feel so bad now.
And as for posers, Jeffs: There's some dude running around my neck of the woods with a 525i that's done up with an M-Tech kit along with the M5 badge. Looks more believable now that he threw on a B&B... But I know.
That explains why it seemed like someone threw out the anchor.
I don't feel so bad now.
And as for posers, Jeffs: There's some dude running around my neck of the woods with a 525i that's done up with an M-Tech kit along with the M5 badge. Looks more believable now that he threw on a B&B... But I know.
12-11-2005, 10:26 PM
#12
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boston,MA
Posts: 807
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
Originally Posted by realtyman' post='210188' date='Dec 12 2005, 02:10 AM
And as for posers, Jeffs: There's some dude running around my neck of the woods with a 525i that's done up with an M-Tech kit along with the M5 badge. Looks more believable now that he threw on a B&B... But I know.
haha....c'mon E60 posers.....show yourselves!!!!
P.S. speaking of posers I was guilty of being one. My X5 3.0 had 4.6i front and rear aprons and 20' 4.6 rims :thumbsdown:
good think I stopped doing that. In fact, I put a 525 badge for fun once and smoked an E350 couple months back....imagine the look on his face
12-11-2005, 10:35 PM
#13
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Central Massachusetts
Posts: 1,717
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
Was...
2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Yup. Nitrous (N02)
12-11-2005, 11:14 PM
#14
Contributors
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 3,585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Jeffs' post='210185' date='Dec 12 2005, 03:03 PM
Hahahaha.....what has your wife gotta do with this??? Yeah the track is the safest place to be in a race. driving really fast on the highway is stupid with all the risks involved, I agree. However...sometimes my left foot has a mind of its own so I confess..... 
12-11-2005, 11:41 PM
#15
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boston,MA
Posts: 807
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
yeah...i meant right foot.....
hey....but left foot gets itchy sometimes and want to upshift also....
hey....but left foot gets itchy sometimes and want to upshift also....
12-12-2005, 05:29 AM
#16
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Austin TX
Posts: 6,554
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by vnod' post='210153' date='Dec 11 2005, 10:39 PM
[quote name='durbina79' post='210148' date='Dec 11 2005, 11:12 PM']
Steptronic owner, just slipped it into DS mode, and I went from 60 mph to 125 mph in a matter of seconds. The Mustang had an inital lead, but as I hit 80 or 90, I was clearly ahead. It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never beat a Cobra before!! BTW this was also the first time I ever went above 100mph in a new 550i. I had just finished my break in period last week.
Steptronic owner, just slipped it into DS mode, and I went from 60 mph to 125 mph in a matter of seconds. The Mustang had an inital lead, but as I hit 80 or 90, I was clearly ahead. It was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've never beat a Cobra before!! BTW this was also the first time I ever went above 100mph in a new 550i. I had just finished my break in period last week.
There is a "Kills" thread in the "The Competition" forum.[/quote]Here are the basic data on the very fast naturally aspirated kind from a year 2000 MT test.
"Our acceleration tests revealed steam catapult-like launches with 60 mph arriving in just 4.4 seconds and the quarter taking 12.9 seconds at 110.8 mph. That compares favorably with the Corvette's 4.8-second run to 60 and 13.3 at 108.6 through the quarter mile."
I don't think either of us beat this kind.
[/quote]Definitely 2000. There was a much more recent comparison between the naturally aspirated one mentioned above and the supercharged 2003 (or was in introduced in late 2002). I did not run across that comparison test.
Originally Posted by durbina79' post='210183' date='Dec 12 2005, 01:41 AM
You're right Ipse. I am pleased to inform you we had no traffic behind or in front of us for at least within a 1 mile radius. You would probalby get along great with my wife. But what a thrill as this is my first racing BMW experience to remember!
12-12-2005, 05:41 AM
#17
Members
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i laugh at the wimps who say "take it to the track" For them I had my 2004 545 up to 142mph on the sprainbrook parkway in ny.It felt like i was going 65 mph .What a great feeling.Although i hit 100 mph regularly it was a bit more of a rush doing 142mph
12-12-2005, 06:18 AM
#18
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sweden
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530 2006
msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
Congrats to the BMW victory!
12-12-2005, 06:55 AM
#19
Senior Members
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Louisiana, USA
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2010 750Li M sport
Originally Posted by sleek545' post='210250' date='Dec 12 2005, 08:41 AM
i laugh at the wimps who say "take it to the track" For them I had my 2004 545 up to 142mph on the sprainbrook parkway in ny.It felt like i was going 65 mph .What a great feeling.Although i hit 100 mph regularly it was a bit more of a rush doing 142mph
But, I respect your opinion and it helps make this a great forum...with all the different personalities and opinions. So please don't stop being yourself.
PS: I drive safely but fast sometimes...okay, most of the time, and do not race people. And, I wish I had a track to take mine to.
12-12-2005, 06:56 AM
#20
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Albany, NY
Posts: 1,113
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Originally Posted by sleek545' post='210250' date='Dec 12 2005, 09:41 AM
i laugh at the wimps who say "take it to the track" For them I had my 2004 545 up to 142mph on the sprainbrook parkway in ny.It felt like i was going 65 mph .What a great feeling.Although i hit 100 mph regularly it was a bit more of a rush doing 142mph
Thanks for that dismissive warning, Sleek. Frankly, I don't trust you or your car at 143 mph on a public road, much less, a congested metropolitan NY Parkway. We both know what happens when you get caught.
Ray Hull, Wimp
(former DMV Deputy Commissioner )