Newbie in Macclesfield - Hi all!
12-10-2008, 02:18 PM
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Great Forum, this. I'm looking forward to getting to know others with a common interest here.
A little about me and my motor: I bought the car from Blue Bell BMW in WIlmslow - I'm no stranger to Bimmers but this was my first 5. Not ideally specced (as you'll get to know) but I fell in love with it and am delighted. It's gorgeous. You see lots of black leather interiors, but I love the Beige Dakota contrasting with the dark headling, carbon black paint and the Dark Poplar Trim really adds a nice touch.
I want to do a few things to it, following my fitting of the diesel tuning box (spider), which I had re-set from my previous car. It's a fairly new addition, and I'm in the process of getting the settings to be optimal. I went through this process previously, and was really impressed with the results. I'll write more about this as it happens, but I'm getting 10% better fuel and a silly amount of power. I need to turn it down a little. I don't want to come across as a boy racer, because I'm not. I don't drive it stupidly, and benefit from increased flexibility and better fuel. That said.... flippin eck! It rocks!
I've yet to get to grips with everything on the features side of things - Prof Nav is good, DAB is superb. I'd love a decent iPod interface but may just stick to the aux in given the differing reports that I've read. The Bluetooth is remarkable - as good (if not better) than any other "car kit" I've had.
Seats are a bit of a problem, though. I have the leather sports seats, but only the standard part electrics. I'd like adjustable lumbar and heat - ideally comfort seats. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that can help. I'll post an open question.
So - that's a little about the car. I'm 43, a family man. I play a little golf to an encouraging standard and a lot more to a pretty dismal excuse for a shot standard too.
I look forward to chatting.
A little about me and my motor: I bought the car from Blue Bell BMW in WIlmslow - I'm no stranger to Bimmers but this was my first 5. Not ideally specced (as you'll get to know) but I fell in love with it and am delighted. It's gorgeous. You see lots of black leather interiors, but I love the Beige Dakota contrasting with the dark headling, carbon black paint and the Dark Poplar Trim really adds a nice touch.
I want to do a few things to it, following my fitting of the diesel tuning box (spider), which I had re-set from my previous car. It's a fairly new addition, and I'm in the process of getting the settings to be optimal. I went through this process previously, and was really impressed with the results. I'll write more about this as it happens, but I'm getting 10% better fuel and a silly amount of power. I need to turn it down a little. I don't want to come across as a boy racer, because I'm not. I don't drive it stupidly, and benefit from increased flexibility and better fuel. That said.... flippin eck! It rocks!
I've yet to get to grips with everything on the features side of things - Prof Nav is good, DAB is superb. I'd love a decent iPod interface but may just stick to the aux in given the differing reports that I've read. The Bluetooth is remarkable - as good (if not better) than any other "car kit" I've had.
Seats are a bit of a problem, though. I have the leather sports seats, but only the standard part electrics. I'd like adjustable lumbar and heat - ideally comfort seats. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that can help. I'll post an open question.
So - that's a little about the car. I'm 43, a family man. I play a little golf to an encouraging standard and a lot more to a pretty dismal excuse for a shot standard too.
I look forward to chatting.
12-10-2008, 02:26 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
to the forum...there's a UK thread
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=66163
as well as a Europe meet/greet thread..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=63908
12-10-2008, 03:15 PM
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Congrats on the new (to you) car and enjoy the forums!! 
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
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