Road trip to Vegas
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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Last Thursday 1/11/07, hollywoodtrash and I took a little road trip to Vegas. Coincidentially, AVN happened to be on that very same weekend.
For those not aware what AVN is here's a link: http://show.adultentertainmentexpo.com/adu...o/v42/index.cvn.
Our initial intent was to rent a Mercedes C240 for the trip there. We had done that before previously and it just wasn't much fun. Last minute change of plans and I decided to take my 545i instead. Now, the drive to Vegas from Los Angeles is a straight shot north on Interstate 15. Lots of open road to open up the V8 from time to time.
I took the first leg of the trip. My eyes were peeled for any Mercedes, Lexus, Infiniti, Chrysler 300c, Dodge Charger, WRX STI, Evo, and BMW? We'd spot a few candidates but they could never catch up. Hmmm... maybe b/c we were cruising near triple digits? I guess we could've slowwed down but ummm, we didn't think of that. At Barstow, hollywood took over the driving and still no one. Oh, well. Maybe on the drive back there will be some action.
Now, we had a fellow e60.net member join us in Vegas. He wants to remain anonymous so I'll respect his wishes. On the way to Vegas he managed to get into some spirited driving with a WRX STI. His thoughts were that the STI was slighted modded. Even so, his 545i did fairly well against it.
Here comes the good stuff. Let me preface by saying that I have a crappy Sony camera that can't take good pictures inside. The pictures are blurry.
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_001.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27739d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_001.jpg)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_002.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27740d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_002.jpg)
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We decided to head back to Los Angeles on Saturday to catch DJ Kaskade in Hollywood. So, here is a picture I took before we headed south on Interstate 15.
Originally, the thought was to do some friendly runs but the idea was nixed. Instead, we did a caravan back with me in front since I had the Valentine 1 radar detector. Again, it looked like there wouldn't be anyone to run so hollywood and I wanted to have a different sort of fun. Along Interstate 15 near overpasses are radar devices which will read how fast you are going and then tell you to slow down.
We decided that instead of slowing down when approaching these devices to speed up and see if it can capture our speed. This is the best picture I could get. Apparently, it didn't register any speed as we passed by.![Innocent](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/innocent.gif)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_012.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27752d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_012.jpg)
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Knowing that there are a few more radar devices ahead we got ourselves ready. As we approached the radar device with the Valentine 1 going crazy and hollywood increasing speed, I prepared the camera for a shot. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that it was Highway Patrol and told hollywood to let off the throttle. We were so intent on taking a picture of the radar device that it didn't dawn on us that the radar was coming from a patrol car!
Normally, in California "Ka" band is the radar band used most frequently by the police. Another band "K" is hardly ever used. The "K" band is used mostly by the radar devices, so we just assumed that the "K" band the Valentine 1 was picking up was from such a device. Found out that isn't always the case anymore. Fortunately, for us the patrol car had another BMW pulled over as we passed on by.
Hollywood wasn't too happy with that. I'm still lol at the thought.
We switched at Barstow again. Near Palmdale, a STI and 300 SRT8 entered the highway. Finally! I played catch up and caught up to them. Pretty obvious that the STI was modded. Tried on a couple of occassion to line up but due to traffic couldn't. Too bad, my one chance and too much traffic. After that it was a cruise back to Los Angeles.
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Our initial intent was to rent a Mercedes C240 for the trip there. We had done that before previously and it just wasn't much fun. Last minute change of plans and I decided to take my 545i instead. Now, the drive to Vegas from Los Angeles is a straight shot north on Interstate 15. Lots of open road to open up the V8 from time to time.
I took the first leg of the trip. My eyes were peeled for any Mercedes, Lexus, Infiniti, Chrysler 300c, Dodge Charger, WRX STI, Evo, and BMW? We'd spot a few candidates but they could never catch up. Hmmm... maybe b/c we were cruising near triple digits? I guess we could've slowwed down but ummm, we didn't think of that. At Barstow, hollywood took over the driving and still no one. Oh, well. Maybe on the drive back there will be some action.
Now, we had a fellow e60.net member join us in Vegas. He wants to remain anonymous so I'll respect his wishes. On the way to Vegas he managed to get into some spirited driving with a WRX STI. His thoughts were that the STI was slighted modded. Even so, his 545i did fairly well against it.
Here comes the good stuff. Let me preface by saying that I have a crappy Sony camera that can't take good pictures inside. The pictures are blurry.
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_001.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27739d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_001.jpg)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_002.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27740d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_002.jpg)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_003.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27741d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_003.jpg)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_004.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27742d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_004.jpg)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_005.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27743d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_005.jpg)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_007.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27744d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_007.jpg)
We decided to head back to Los Angeles on Saturday to catch DJ Kaskade in Hollywood. So, here is a picture I took before we headed south on Interstate 15.
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_009.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27751d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_009.jpg)
Originally, the thought was to do some friendly runs but the idea was nixed. Instead, we did a caravan back with me in front since I had the Valentine 1 radar detector. Again, it looked like there wouldn't be anyone to run so hollywood and I wanted to have a different sort of fun. Along Interstate 15 near overpasses are radar devices which will read how fast you are going and then tell you to slow down.
We decided that instead of slowing down when approaching these devices to speed up and see if it can capture our speed. This is the best picture I could get. Apparently, it didn't register any speed as we passed by.
![Innocent](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/innocent.gif)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_012.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27752d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_012.jpg)
![Road trip to Vegas-vegas_013.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/lounge-5/27760d1482364710t-road-trip-vegas-vegas_013.jpg)
Knowing that there are a few more radar devices ahead we got ourselves ready. As we approached the radar device with the Valentine 1 going crazy and hollywood increasing speed, I prepared the camera for a shot. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed that it was Highway Patrol and told hollywood to let off the throttle. We were so intent on taking a picture of the radar device that it didn't dawn on us that the radar was coming from a patrol car!
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/rolleyes.gif)
Normally, in California "Ka" band is the radar band used most frequently by the police. Another band "K" is hardly ever used. The "K" band is used mostly by the radar devices, so we just assumed that the "K" band the Valentine 1 was picking up was from such a device. Found out that isn't always the case anymore. Fortunately, for us the patrol car had another BMW pulled over as we passed on by.
![Whistling](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/whistling.gif)
Hollywood wasn't too happy with that. I'm still lol at the thought.
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hahahaha! Joe, you're hilarious man. You guys have all the fun out there with your E60's.
Oh, and the chick in the 2nd picture is my sister. Thanks for displaying her on E60.net. She'll appreciate it.
Oh, and the chick in the 2nd picture is my sister. Thanks for displaying her on E60.net. She'll appreciate it.
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brother was there for the ces....some girl let him into the avn....he said it was like walking into twilight zone and into a dream...anyways walked out with a bunch of hand outs and shared the wealth... said tickets to get in was about 135...anyways thanks for the shots...ericd
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
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The tickets for AVN was $70 when I went on Friday. Wonder where your brother got the $135?
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Oh man.. Good times.. Nothing like getting to Vegas in about 3 hours =P
Hey Cman.. your sister was lookin good hahahah
Hey Cman.. your sister was lookin good hahahah
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hmm..i dunno....70?...damn...i should of gone... maybe special behind the scene tickets???anyways... for sure next year..ericd
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milage <_<
......and also Hell ya! The Vanguard is sick huh? vegas/hollywoodtrashed you should should go on wednesday nights and get down with the D&B no more house/trance etard stuff
...jk
......and also Hell ya! The Vanguard is sick huh? vegas/hollywoodtrashed you should should go on wednesday nights and get down with the D&B no more house/trance etard stuff
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Originally Posted by sideeffects' post='379684' date='Jan 17 2007, 01:32 PM
milage <_<
......and also Hell ya! The Vanguard is sick huh? vegas/hollywoodtrashed you should should go on wednesday nights and get down with the D&B no more house/trance etard stuff
...jk ![Whistling](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/whistling.gif)
......and also Hell ya! The Vanguard is sick huh? vegas/hollywoodtrashed you should should go on wednesday nights and get down with the D&B no more house/trance etard stuff
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
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Originally Posted by sideeffects' post='379684' date='Jan 17 2007, 01:32 PM
milage <_<
......and also Hell ya! The Vanguard is sick huh? vegas/hollywoodtrashed you should should go on wednesday nights and get down with the D&B no more house/trance etard stuff
...jk ![Whistling](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/whistling.gif)
......and also Hell ya! The Vanguard is sick huh? vegas/hollywoodtrashed you should should go on wednesday nights and get down with the D&B no more house/trance etard stuff
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