10-27-2009, 11:39 AM | #45 |
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Very Cool. I am getting my M3 from Bob SMith in Calabasas too, that's where you got the X5M yes?
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10-27-2009, 03:32 PM | #47 |
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Yep, I have bought all my BMWs there (E46M3, E60 M5, X5 4.8, and now X5M). I know the Smith family very well, they are great people and have an awesome dealership. I would never buy a BMW from any other dealer, and I even service all my Bimmers there even though I live almost 20 miles away because of the great service I get every time. |
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By request here are some more pics of the GTR and a few of my EXes... |
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10-27-2009, 04:07 PM | #49 |
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Wow...
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10-27-2009, 04:32 PM | #50 |
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but im gonna do it any way...
How would you rate the performance of the GT-R, 430, M5 and 997 Turbo? They are all (redundantly) high performance cars, each with their own signature strength. Just curious as to how you would compare them to each other in terms of pure, pedal to the metal, performance (the GT-R first I would assume) and more practical "everyday" performance (maybe the M5 or 997?) |
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10-27-2009, 05:04 PM | #51 |
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Nice X5M, RacerM! Congrats. Though I'd avoid the Bob Smith dealer at all costs. In my opinion, they are the worst BMW dealer I have ever encountered and are absolute liars. They're friendly until you sign the dotted line. Then they go back on their word and lie through their teeth. Just Google "Bob Smith BMW" and you'll see many complaints.
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10-29-2009, 11:48 AM | #54 |
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Congrats on the x5m. I have an x6m on order in white for the wifey. Have I seen you on NAGTROC? Those look like the pictures from the TOP GEAR photo shoot
I agree with you on the F430 brakes. I drove a stock, non-carbon ceramic at williow springs. Faded within 2 laps. You really need to go with the carbon ceramic. ZR1 had the best brakes out of any car I have owned.
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Can't believe you sold your GTR dude... you weren't feeling it, huh? I couldn't live w/o mine -Matt |
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10-31-2009, 01:50 PM | #56 | |
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I am considering picking one up in a few years however as a track car Once everyone really knows the strength and weakness once they get to high mileage.
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Regardless, when purchasing my GTR I was planning to modify it far beyond any point in which a warranty claim could be filed, unless my windshield wipers break. However, for the customer who wants to leave their car stock and take it to the track a few times, I can see how they might lean towards a different make. Even the required services on the car are ridiculous if you read the owner's manual. As far as the time attack goes, I have recently decided that I probably won't be competing in my car unless I can get a set of JRZ coilovers installed prior to the event. The stock suspension might not be enough to handle the high speed compression through the bank, and smashing my carbon splitter into the tarmac or having a blowout at 150mph+ would probably end in a very bad day. I will probably still be out there though, so come say hi. -Matt |
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Thanks and good read BTW. |
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11-06-2009, 12:15 PM | #60 |
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Racer M,
Did you consider getting a Cayenne (GTS / Turbo / Turbo S) vs. the X5 M? Wants to get your thoughts on how you ended up choosing the X5M as you seem to not be biased against a particular carmaker given your stable of current / past vehicles. Would appreciate your thoughts and I am considering a X5 M. |
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11-10-2009, 04:23 PM | #62 |
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Painted reflectors body color, smoked tail lights, painted kidney grills and rear diffuser flat black, and powdercoated stock wheels flat black
Passport 9500ci also installed, I am invisible! She's going to the dyno today to work on a custom tune, should be able to pull another 80hp out of this engine no problem... -Matt |
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11-11-2009, 09:48 AM | #65 |
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Beach Autosound in Huntington Beach, CA
Dropped it off in the morning, picked it up that afternoon: http://www.beachautosound.com/ |
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