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      01-26-2011, 03:06 PM   #45
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Damn. And this was his thread, too!


Yep! Next we hope for no damage en-route, so no hold-up at the VPC.

Are you having any mod's installed at the port, Mr. Yogi? The "Performance Exhaust," for example?
No mods being installed for me at the port. You? +1 x 10E100 on the no damage!!! Pray to God for that!
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Kibosh... - 56XX - Takoma?
Mr_Yogi.. - 3623 - Charleston
Stocksure - 5643 - NW BMW in MD, so Baltimore?
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TxFeatFan - 3614 - Charleston
PKL...... - 5660 - New York

Where is VPC? Is that at one location on the East Coast?
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No mod's for me. I didn't like the look of the CF bits on a red car. The exhaust would have been nice (though expensive) if it had offered some performance gains.

Bringing my checkbook to the Performance Center, however, for some floor mats, trunk mat and and an iPhone adaptor.

BTW, I sold my Hellrot E36 M3 to a gentleman from Atlanta last week! You can see him run it at Road Atlanta in March, at the next BMW CCA HDPE.
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      01-26-2011, 03:19 PM   #48
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Driver... - Vin# - Port
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Kibosh... - 56XX - Takoma?
Mr_Yogi.. - 3623 - Charleston
Stocksure - 5643 - NW BMW in MD, so Baltimore?
G-SPQT....- ?6XX - New York
TxFeatFan - 3614 - Charleston
PKL...... - 5660 - New York

Where is VPC? Is that at one location on the East Coast?
NW BMW - so you buying from David Aviles I assume. If so, you're correct in that your port is Baltimore.

VPC = Vehicle Preparation Center ---> a VERY critical step in the ordering process. Highly recommend a readup on it here: What happens at VPC
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Driver... - Vin# - Port
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Kibosh... - 56XX - Takoma?
Mr_Yogi.. - 3623 - Charleston
Stocksure - 5643 - NW BMW in MD, so Baltimore?
G-SPQT....- ?6XX - New York
TxFeatFan - 3614 - Charleston
PKL...... - 5660 - New York

Where is VPC? Is that at one location on the East Coast?

I believe each port has its own VPC. The one I always hear about is in NJ, but I wouldn't think that they'd bring a car into Port Charleston, haul it up to NJ, then back down to SC. That's just my guess - if you learn anything different from your dealer, let us know!

Hey, Baltimore!!! Did you get yours from David Aviles?
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Yup, from David.

I've read the VPC write-up at the link. Maybe I'm just being dense but where is the VPC location? Does each port have a VPC location?

Doesn't make sense that cars would get off at different ports if there are just 1-2 VPC locations.
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I believe each port has its own VPC. The one I always hear about is in NJ, but I wouldn't think that they'd bring a car into Port Charleston, haul it up to NJ, then back down to SC. That's just my guess - if you learn anything different from your dealer, let us know!

Hey, Baltimore!!! Did you get yours from David Aviles?
I guess each port does have its on VPC. Yes, got it from David and will have it shipped down to Dallas.
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No mod's for me. I didn't like the look of the CF bits on a red car. The exhaust would have been nice (though expensive) if it had offered some performance gains.

Bringing my checkbook to the Performance Center, however, for some floor mats, trunk mat and and an iPhone adaptor.

BTW, I sold my Hellrot E36 M3 to a gentleman from Atlanta last week! You can see him run it at Road Atlanta in March, at the next BMW CCA HDPE.
Agreed. Not sure how the CF bits would look like on the LMB. We shall see. Re: exhaust, I think there are plenty of other (read: better) options than the BMW one.

Congrats on the sale of the whip. Hellrot is a bad mamma jamma color! MR was my initial top choice for the M, but the wife told me she didn't want another red car in the fleet. Que sera...
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MR was my initial top choice for the M, but the wife told me she didn't want another red car in the fleet. Que sera...
That's funny! I was looking at LMB (actually hoping for that Monte Carlo Blue they showed off in Europe last year), but the kids insisted on MR - it seems that my Dad started the "Red M3" tradition in the family, I guess. His fourth red M3 is on order for ED in May.
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Your baby is on its way to you. I think you meant 'lucky' instead of 'lonely' no???
It's all good. All of us should have our cars around the same time! BTW I can't wait to see all of your cars. Please post many pics!
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It's all good. All of us should have our cars around the same time! BTW I can't wait to see all of your cars. Please post many pics!
Whew! Thanks! Didn't mean to hijack your thread.

Will post picks, especially of the paladium/black/black interior.
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      01-26-2011, 03:58 PM   #56
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It's all good. All of us should have our cars around the same time! BTW I can't wait to see all of your cars. Please post many pics!
All good indeed!! Definitely will post pics. You too!





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That's funny! I was looking at LMB (actually hoping for that Monaco Blue they showed off in Europe last year), but the kids insisted on MR - it seems that my Dad started the "Red M3" tradition in the family, I guess. His third red M3 is on order for ED in May.
I was about to pull the trigger on the Monaco Blue, until I saw Atlantis Blue . Even then, I just couldn't justify 5k on a paint job. It would be better spent on performance parts IMO. In regards to Monaco Blue, I have a hard time discerning it from the LMB in a lot of the pics on here. There are 2 other guys on here that are taking PCD on 3/18 as well. One of them ordered the MB. I'm looking forward to having the LMB and MB side by side!
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They leave from the port of Bremerhaven, so "Atlantic Conveyor" is out.
Well Torino left Bremerhaven on 1/25 and I don't think my car got on that boat.

So that might mean I have to wait until Elektra on February 9th. That would be sad
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Well Torino left Bremerhaven on 1/25 and I don't think my car got on that boat.

So that might mean I have to wait until Elektra on February 9th. That would be sad
What about Fedora? Bremerhaven on 2/3. NY on 2/16.
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What about Fedora? Bremerhaven on 2/3. NY on 2/16.
Thanks! I guess I stink at reading that chart lol
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Yes, got it from David and will have it shipped down to Dallas.
May I ask what the adder was to have it shipped and received/prepped by your Dallas dealer?

BTW (to all) have you guys downloaded and begun reading the manuals?
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May I ask what the adder was to have it shipped and received/prepped by your Dallas dealer?

BTW (to all) have you guys downloaded and begun reading the manuals?
None of the Dallas dealers would take part in the delivery. I am having it shipped down from NW BMW by a shipping company of my choice.
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My car ( wk 4 build) just hit assembly so I should be joining you on the docks in a couple of days. Of course, won't get delivery until I see Mr_Yogi at the PCD on 3-18 ( wow almost 2 months still to go).



Watching for our cars on the dock ( BMWs usually load on the middle ship in this picture)
right behind all the dump trucks ( which have been there all week)
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Watching for our cars on the dock ( BMWs usually load on the middle ship in this picture)
right behind all the dump trucks ( which have been there all week)
http://www.blg.de/de/blg-logistics/s...am-automobile/
Cool! Thanks! Any ideas where the cars sit - A, B, or C?
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My car ( wk 4 build) just hit assembly so I should be joining you on the docks in a couple of days. Of course, won't get delivery until I see Mr_Yogi at the PCD on 3-18 ( wow almost 2 months still to go).
I am *so* jealous of your MCB - I can't wait to see pictures of it!
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TXFeatFan where do I go to put in my VIN number and get that info screen you are showing here??? Thanks
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TXFeatFan where do I go to put in my VIN number and get that info screen you are showing here??? Thanks
David Aviles e-mailed that screen capture to me. Drop him a line
(though he may have trouble getting into work this morning, since Baltimore got dumped-on with snow last night!).

Sorry... e-mail your Sales Advisor - he should be able to give you the same info as ours.

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