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My Latest Mod

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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by 535dboy » Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:55 pm

[quote="huck"]
[quote="Don Coffey"]
Nice mod, well done, I may need you to do my next mod, I'm thinking of making the X6 look more like a 6 series GC.  ;)

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6 GC is definitely in my future. Was going to buy one but wifey preferred the X6. Apart from 535's pathological hatred of them (;)) it's generated very positive comments and I love being in it. Still can't help pining a tiny bit when I see a GC though.


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Problem is it looks so big but if I was in the market for a big car that would have to be the one.
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by huck » Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:44 pm

It is large car but it definitely felt smaller when driving. Still bloody wide though.


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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by graemeX5 » Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:33 pm

Didn't realise you were that good at panel beating.  :))

if you are , can you change my audit TT into a Ferrari 458.

anyhow good choice and looks very nice.
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by 535dboy » Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:17 pm

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Didn't realise you were that good at panel beating.  :))

if you are , can you change my audit TT into a Ferrari 458.

anyhow good choice and looks very nice.
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I'm sure these guys could knock something up for you

http://www.kitcarlist.com/ferrari-replica-kits.html
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by huck » Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:54 pm

Classy!


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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by 535dboy » Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:57 pm

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Classy!


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They might be able to turn yours in to a hummer  :))
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by Rusty » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:06 am

Talk about thread hijacking - I don't know if I want a Ferrari kit car, and what chassis would you use for a hummer kit?

Can't knock my new 330d for economy, I managed 35mpg on a trip the old 318 only managed 26mpg on, and it's quicker too.

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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by huck » Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:48 am

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="huck"]
Classy!


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They might be able to turn yours in to a hummer  :))
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by Sanj » Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:23 pm

Russ - lovely car mate. You lucky man - bet the X5 feels dated now!
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by Black X5 » Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:48 pm

Nice looking car- I think the colour suits it especially well :)
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by Jamee » Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:42 pm

Loving the new coupe mate, best colour as well.
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by AW8 » Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:15 pm

Looking good...........Apologies for delayed response I missed this thread somehow.


...........& I though the mod of choice was going to be front number plate surround delete ;)
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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by Rusty » Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:38 am

[quote="Sanj"]
Russ - lovely car mate. You lucky man - bet the X5 feels dated now!
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Thank you Sanj and all others.

Surprisingly no it doesn't make the X feel dated mate.  They are two completely different cars, the E92 is deceptively quick (SWMBO will have to watch her right foot and I haven't even let Jason take a look at it yet - might steer clear of the 308 bhp 550nm map he does :o ), comfy and generally a good drive even with 225,45,18's on the front & 255,40,18's on the rear, all RFT'S .  The X is my car of choice if going on a longer drive/day out.  Effortless cruising and those comfort seats are just so damn good.  I even prefer the Sat Nav voice in the X. 

I do like the iDrive though.  Some good features and user settings, but there could be so much more.......

Basically two good cars :)


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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by huck » Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:43 am

Really great car, well done.

When I had my E91, I was struck by the difference in the stock RFT (continental iirc) and the Michelin ps3 I replaced them with. The latter were a far superior tyre and the ride was (relatively)great with them.


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Re: My Latest Mod

Post by Rusty » Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:51 am

This has the Pirelli zero's at the mo with 6mm all round so will look again when a change is due. 
The Goodyear Asymmetric 2's have some very complimentary write ups and rated on bimmer forum too.


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