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Hello from herts

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X5msd
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Post by X5msd » Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:39 pm

Well the best improvement is the gearbox
The 8 speed is so slick,with that paddle shift to
It's very smooth,I found the 6 speed a bit jerky
There's lots of other bits
The drl lights,front bumper rear lights
The i drive a lot better,the engine has 20 or so hp more
Haven't really given it some,as I'm still running it in

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Post by X5msd » Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:43 pm

My mk 1 is a lovely car,all analogue
There no high tech stuff in her
It's my 6th one
5 owners from new,massive service history
Bbs rm's
Weitec coil overs
G60 front brakes
Braided brake hoses
The rest is all standard raj

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Re: Hello from herts

Post by Raj » Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:46 pm

[quote="X5msd"]
My mk 1 is a lovely car,all analogue
There no high tech stuff in her
It's my 6th one
5 owners from new,massive service history
Bbs rm's
Weitec coil overs
G60 front brakes
Braided brake hoses
The rest is all standard raj
[/quote]

Looks spot on with just the right upgrades... :thumbsup:
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Post by Shez1878 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:39 pm

You're old X looks identical to my 'new' X and I bought mine from Herts....weird....?!

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Post by X5msd » Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:02 pm

Shez
Did you buy from a dealer?

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Post by Shez1878 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:01 pm

Yes.....

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Re: Hello from herts

Post by Sanj » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:07 pm

Check previous owner on the V5...
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds

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Post by X5msd » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:23 pm

Was the last owner called Mandeep ?

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Post by Raj » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:37 pm

Could be a small world indeed.
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Post by Shez1878 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:44 pm

It's a lady's name. I know Mandeep could be either but it's an 'English' name from memory! Bought it from MCE Cars?

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Re: Hello from herts

Post by Raj » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:49 pm

[quote="Shez1878"]
It's a lady's name. I know Mandeep could be either but it's an 'English' name from memory! Bought it from MCE Cars?
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Ok not so small then...lol
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Post by X5msd » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:51 pm

Not my previous x then

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Post by X5msd » Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:57 am

:)

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Post by 535dboy » Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:26 am

Welcome

Didn't fancy a colour change then!?!
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

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Post by X5msd » Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:01 pm

No
I like it in any colour
Just as long as it's grey

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