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A Y · Jun 11, 2010

I don't think SSKs are worth the trouble for BMWs. I have a UUC Evo3 in my E46, and not only is it a PITA to install, but it doesn't suit the character of the car, and occasionally buzzes. The Porsche factory SSK (or the B&M --- they were the same for a while) is worth it, and should be standard on their cars. But nothing will touch the stock shifter in a Miata.

--Andre

epb · Jun 11, 2010

I've swapped in shorter, lighter ZHP shift knobs on my E46 3-series, my Z4 roadster and my current M Coupe; I've never felt the need to go beyond that.

Drinkwaters · Jun 12, 2010

05 MCS LSD / Chrono

A Y · Jun 14, 2010

Originally Posted by Dmax

This is a surprise. I believe the limp mode problems on N54 equipped 335/535 cars were mostly caused by High Pressure Fuel Pump failures, often repeated failures. I haven't heard of these type of issues with 328 (N51/N52 engine), which don't share the same HPFP unit, AFAIK. Consumer Reports even rated E90/E92 328 as the most reliable of current BMWs, FWIW.

I was at Buttonwillow Raceway this weekend for a BMW CCA driving school, and found out that the limp mode problem happens on a lot of BMWs, even E9x M3s! In the middle of a run, on a moderately warm day (95F), the iDrive screen in an E92 M3 suddenly popped up a message that warned that the car was going to overheat. The oil temps were nearly 300F --- that is beyond safe. It turns out the M5 and M6 V10s will overheat and limp also, and apparently even faster.

Combine this with today's official confirmation of a turbocharged next-gen M5, and we have

.

--Andre

nerazzurrri · Jun 16, 2010

This is my little gem, and it is for sale since i am moving

gnatty8 · Jun 18, 2010

^^ That's a fairly cool Bimmer, would love to take that on as a project but have no ******* time. Good luck selling it, sure it won't take long.

MrKaizen · Jun 23, 2010

BMW Z4

leftover_salmon · Jun 23, 2010

Might as well contribute to the official sanctioned thread, even though I already posted my own:

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JayJay · Jun 23, 2010

Originally Posted by leftover_salmon

Might as well contribute to the official sanctioned thread, even though I already posted my own:
The car looks really good. How do you like it so far?

jamesbond · Jun 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Ah. We basically never sell cars, so I hope too, also. Soooooo different from anything else I have ever driven. Still can't nail the 1->2 upshift for some reason.

Hmm, yeah, the first M Coupe I ever saw was up on the Gold Coast area in CT, it was Interlagos, and I thought "what. is. that?" Had a hard time even finding out, they are such rare birds.

I was looking for Interlagos over Light Sepang with the Madeira, but only two, I think, were made with that combo. This one is the LSepang/Carbon, which I like, vs. the aluminum, which I don't particularly like.

What, has the M division rolled over or something? I am unclear on this a little.

Thanks for the tip on the wheels.

~H

M coupes are awesome!

DataPeople · Jun 24, 2010

Hi Bert1568,

Your car is really awesome & gorgeous.

Thanks to share this pic.

zjpj83 · Jun 24, 2010

Originally Posted by leftover_salmon

Might as well contribute to the official sanctioned thread, even though I already posted my own:

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Cool car

JohnGalt · Jun 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Nice. This is #1 on Mrs. Piob's current list. She needs to decide soon, as her lease is up in September. We drove it and it is IMO the best vehicle in that class/price point.

What else have you looked at? I'm considering a vehicle in this category for my wife this fall and have just started gathering information.

Connemara · Jun 24, 2010

My new whip. Yeah, it's as boring as possible. But I own it outright and bought it without a dime from my parents. So I feel pretty good. 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS (four-door). I am secretly ashamed that I don't own something WASPy.

sonick · Jun 24, 2010

Originally Posted by Connemara

My new whip. Yeah, it's as boring as possible. But I own it outright and bought it without a dime from my parents. So I feel pretty good. 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS (four-door).

I am secretly ashamed that I don't own something WASPy.

omg you are gonna get soooooooooo much ***** now.

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