03-19-2013, 10:29 PM | #23 |
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03-20-2013, 08:03 PM | #25 |
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Hmmm I have the Variable Sport Steering... and a busted Steering Rack. Hopefully it feels much different after it's replaced.
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03-25-2013, 08:42 PM | #27 |
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Not sure about cozza... but mine arrived at the dealer yesterday. I'm going in to finalise financing today. Take delivery on Thursday... just in time for the weekend.
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Make sure you post pics of yours ASAP!
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Look forward to the review.
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Bib Stillwell Prahran. The review may come a week or so after I've had the car - might find it difficult to get away from for a while
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03-26-2013, 12:16 AM | #31 |
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Excellent. I'll no doubt see it parked in Chapel Street then. I'll be sure to leave hand and nose prints on the passenger window.
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03-26-2013, 02:10 AM | #34 |
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Finalised my finance today. (Giving the BMW lifecycle program a crack to see how it goes) Saw my beautiful beast sitting in the yard. Delivery confirmed for Thursday. Will post some pics before the weekend.
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Nice one Tim. Look foward to hearing all about it.
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i am working so they are bringing it to me! i really want to drive it like i stole it from the first minute but i know you have to to take it easy on the engine and brakes what is the consensus on running-in process? i think the hand book say to keep it under 4500rpm for 2000kms but that sounds like ages! |
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You are also supposed to avoid full throttle, which is even harder. But I guess an M135i on half throttle under 4500 RPM is still a very quick car. 2000 km can be done in a weekend.
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03-27-2013, 03:49 AM | #40 |
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I have owned many cars and don't believe in running in procedures. Key is to ensure the engine is properly warmed up, then go for it. Done this on everything from a non sporty 740i to a much sportier GT3 and everything in between. Never failed me.
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03-27-2013, 03:53 AM | #41 |
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And the obvious response is that you've always sold them before their first service. So any consequences have been someone else's problem.
That said, I tend to agree with you. Do they run in demonstrators?
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You helped run in that white demonstrator when we drove it lol. Red lined it a few times up and down south melb as I recall it. Lol
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Out of curiosity (if you don't mind!) what are you paying for the window tint? I agreed to pay $860 for the dealer to fit the darkest Cancer Council tint. Feels like an huge amount to pay to me, but didn't want the hassle of taking it elsewhere.. |
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