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      01-11-2021, 03:24 PM   #133
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Can't wait to get one!
Ha you will be whole soon.

I took this last week and it was relatively filthy yet the car looks gray LOL

You will have a nice Frozen Machine

... because I can
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Can't wait to get one!
Ha you will be whole soon.

I took this last week and it was relatively filthy yet the car looks gray LOL

You will have a nice Frozen Machine

... because I can
Lol you guys are killing me!
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Today is a good day

Long wait for a permanent plate?
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Long wait for a permanent plate?
Its California and a thing called Covid--- What use to take 10 days now will take two months.
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Its California and a thing called Covid--- What use to take 10 days now will take two months.
I've had my personal plate on order for 6 weeks or so. I feel ya.
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Its California and a thing called Covid--- What use to take 10 days now will take two months.
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I've had my personal plate on order for 6 weeks or so. I feel ya.
I hear ya. Sorry ...
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I hear ya. Sorry ...
All good I dont mind the personal ones.

Here is a shot(s) I just took- boy the paint just glows as the sun sets:



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All good I dont mind the personal ones.

Here is a shot(s) I just took- boy the paint just glows as the sun sets:



Holy shit omg
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Holy shit omg
I KNOW, right!?! Such a pretty car.

Nice photos, too, Vic--who knew you had a hidden artist somewhere in there.
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I KNOW, right!?! Such a pretty car.

Nice photos, too, Vic--who knew you had a hidden artist somewhere in there.
LOL his name is Sam Sung.
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I KNOW, right!?! Such a pretty car.

Nice photos, too, Vic--who knew you had a hidden artist somewhere in there.
LOL his name is Sam Sung.
Oh cool. I wonder if he and Ivan Phone know each other.

Is Sam related to Ben? // sorry, Ben, that's crass humor but I couldn't help myself.
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Oh cool. I wonder if he and Ivan Phone know each other.

Is Sam related to Ben? // sorry, Ben, that's crass humor but I couldn't help myself.
Wow you went there, no wonder Ben changed his mind about moving his shop to Orlando.




Lets get the thread back with this:

BLAB

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Oh cool. I wonder if he and Ivan Phone know each other.

Is Sam related to Ben? // sorry, Ben, that's crass humor but I couldn't help myself.
Wow you went there, no wonder Ben changed his mind about moving his shop to Orlando.




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BLAB

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It seems that the KWs and H&Rs result in a similar drop. I think you had H&R on the F90, right—can you tell if these are any lower?

I'm seriously considering switching to improve the ride quality, my back can't take much more of these FL roads.
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It seems that the KWs and H&Rs result in a similar drop. I think you had H&R on the F90, right—can you tell if these are any lower?

I'm seriously considering switching to improve the ride quality, my back can't take much more of these FL roads.
So here is the probably the best pic to indicate the drop with KW; its with the engine off. I keep posting pics where the ground is slightly off or there is a curb which skews the car. Further when the car is off it "appears" just slightly lower based on my finger test.

Remember you have wider tires (right??) on the same profile so the gap will be less. I can take more pics today if you like. But without a doubt and not apples to apples but confidence is high; KW will provide the better comfort. The M550i H&R's on the F90 were brilliant looking but boy they could compress and rebound like a jack hammer at times. These springs endure and absorb better as they are progressive. Its worth the extra coin here for sure.



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Great job in these wheels Vic!

I see gloss black wheels in my future.
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So here is the probably the best pic to indicate the drop with KW; its with the engine off. I keep posting pics where the ground is slightly off or there is a curb which skews the car. Further when the car is off it "appears" just slightly lower based on my finger test.

Remember you have wider tires (right??) on the same profile so the gap will be less. I can take more pics today if you like. But without a doubt and not apples to apples but confidence is high; KW will provide the better comfort. The M550i H&R's on the F90 were brilliant looking but boy they could compress and rebound like a jack hammer at times. These springs endure and absorb better as they are progressive. Its worth the extra coin here for sure.
Good point, I am running 295s/285s--that equates to a 3 or 4mm difference.
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If the F90 M5 was a 9 this is a 9.5.... its just that slightly better. Of course its a comp and a 2020 so the tech beats the F90 First Edition that I had. Im just really impressed by the curves, appearance, and driver feel for such a big car. I dont have illusions of grandeur that its going to blow away a sports car in the twisties but this car can line up with almost any car and walk away in the "street" world as you very well know. Add in the super lux cabin with the fluid I-Drive and its a great "all rounder" that still has an individual presence.
Did you get any coding done yet?
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Did you get any coding done yet?
No because Ben wanted to over charge me LOL...

Actually we just did a few things and Im satisfied.
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No because Ben wanted to over charge me LOL...

Actually we just did a few things and Im satisfied.


Here's my list for reference; see if anything tempts you:
  1. Enabled No Dazzle High Beam Assistance
  2. iDrive console display retains brightness regardless of ambient light conditions—always bright
  3. Deactivated double-horn (engine running) when locking
  4. Removed the window roll-up interruption when the door is opened
  5. Enabled rolling the windows up with the FOB and Comfort Access (even when the engine is running)
  6. Enabled mirrors folding even when the engine is running
  7. Fixed passenger mirror tilt angle (default 5A, coded 30 or thereabouts)
  8. Close trunk from the FOB
  9. Immediate trunk close when lifting the rocker switch (vs. having to hold it in lifted position)
  10. Disabled Legal Disclaimers
  11. Added Car > Settings > Exterior Lighting > 5 Blinks option to the menu for tapping the turn indicator stalk
  12. Increased max charging USB port current from default 1000mA to 2100mA
  13. Display the whole message (vs default 3 lines only) when car is in motion
  14. Removed speed locks and distance restrictions placed when car is in motion:
    • - playing media content (video in motion)
    • - pairing a BT device
    • - consulting the built-in owner’s manual
    • - consulting messages under Office
    • - user guide
    • - iDrive touch controller
  15. Ambient lighting:
    • Bronze > Red top layer/ Blue overhead and bottom
    • White/ Bronze > Blue top layer/ Red overhead and bottom
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Here's my list for reference; see if anything tempts you:
  1. Enabled No Dazzle High Beam Assistance
  2. iDrive console display retains brightness regardless of ambient light conditions—always bright
  3. Deactivated double-horn (engine running) when locking
  4. Removed the window roll-up interruption when the door is opened
  5. Enabled rolling the windows up with the FOB and Comfort Access (even when the engine is running)
  6. Enabled mirrors folding even when the engine is running
  7. Fixed passenger mirror tilt angle (default 5A, coded 30 or thereabouts)
  8. Close trunk from the FOB
  9. Immediate trunk close when lifting the rocker switch (vs. having to hold it in lifted position)
  10. Disabled Legal Disclaimers
  11. Added Car > Settings > Exterior Lighting > 5 Blinks option to the menu for tapping the turn indicator stalk
  12. Increased max charging USB port current from default 1000mA to 2100mA
  13. Display the whole message (vs default 3 lines only) when car is in motion
  14. Removed speed locks and distance restrictions placed when car is in motion:
    • - playing media content (video in motion)
    • - pairing a BT device
    • - consulting the built-in owner’s manual
    • - consulting messages under Office
    • - user guide
    • - iDrive touch controller
  15. Ambient lighting:
    • Bronze > Red top layer/ Blue overhead and bottom
    • White/ Bronze > Blue top layer/ Red overhead and bottom

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No because Ben wanted to over charge me LOL...

Actually we just did a few things and Im satisfied.


Here's my list for reference; see if anything tempts you:
  1. Enabled No Dazzle High Beam Assistance
  2. iDrive console display retains brightness regardless of ambient light conditions—always bright
  3. Deactivated double-horn (engine running) when locking
  4. Removed the window roll-up interruption when the door is opened
  5. Enabled rolling the windows up with the FOB and Comfort Access (even when the engine is running)
  6. Enabled mirrors folding even when the engine is running
  7. Fixed passenger mirror tilt angle (default 5A, coded 30 or thereabouts)
  8. Close trunk from the FOB
  9. Immediate trunk close when lifting the rocker switch (vs. having to hold it in lifted position)
  10. Disabled Legal Disclaimers
  11. Added Car > Settings > Exterior Lighting > 5 Blinks option to the menu for tapping the turn indicator stalk
  12. Increased max charging USB port current from default 1000mA to 2100mA
  13. Display the whole message (vs default 3 lines only) when car is in motion
  14. Removed speed locks and distance restrictions placed when car is in motion:
    • - playing media content (video in motion)
    • - pairing a BT device
    • - consulting the built-in owner’s manual
    • - consulting messages under Office
    • - user guide
    • - iDrive touch controller
  15. Ambient lighting:
    • Bronze > Red top layer/ Blue overhead and bottom
    • White/ Bronze > Blue top layer/ Red overhead and bottom
that would be awesome
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