M3 - Day 1

southlight · 12-29-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by geesus

Cheers for all the comments!!!!!

I have spoken to the dealership and they are working the price out for the cup sports. Also I didn't bother getting the tyres changed with the dealers M3 as the cup sports are fine, if you take it easy. My new tyres and my IPod lead should be here next week. I went out last night and tried the adaptive highlights, they are very cool and worth getting if you drive on small country lanes.

Thanks for the pics, so you're the first one who got the Cup+ tires! But obviously not the best choice for this season...

Best regards, south

geesus · 12-29-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mhutchins14

Great looking car!!! Looks like you got the aluminum trim for the interior...how do you like it?

I love this trim. It's quality. I also like the carbon leather.

geesus · 12-29-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Thanks for the pics, so you're the first one who got the Cup+ tires! But obviously not the best choice for this season...

Best regards, south

thank god it's not been too icey otherwise it could have been crazy. The new tyre should be here next week! Then I'll have to run the new tyres in.....................

JEllis · 12-29-2007, 08:03 PM

thanks for keeping us updated

geesus · 12-30-2007, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

You beat me to it!!! getting mine New Years Eve you lucky Git

Only one day to go! Good luck trying to sleep tonight!

13eastie · 12-30-2007, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by geesus

I went out last night and tried the adaptive highlights, they are very cool and worth getting if you drive on small country lanes.

Ditto on the headlights. I've been enjoying some nice country driving over the holiday period. The xenons are awesome, but I really wish I'd gone for the adaptive option...

On the other hand the full-beam assist is useles... unless you enjoy being terrified out of your wits as you approach each bend. It's like having a drunken friend in the passenger seat, thinking it's funny to play with the controls... At least it leaves the handbrake alone...

M3EST · 12-30-2007, 10:51 AM

Interesting.

remmib · 12-30-2007, 11:29 AM

Congrats

Lucky you

I gotto ask with colour it is?

southlight · 12-30-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

I gotto ask with colour it is?

Silverstone II

Best regards, south

phoenixbmwlife · 12-30-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by geesus

Cheers for all the comments!!!!!

I have spoken to the dealership and they are working the price out for the cup sports. Also I didn't bother getting the tyres changed with the dealers M3 as the cup sports are fine, if you take it easy. My new tyres and my IPod lead should be here next week. I went out last night and tried the adaptive highlights, they are very cool and worth getting if you drive on small country lanes.

Wow Michelin Sport Cup tires. Have you by chance driven it in the rain? I know its not for rainy weather but I wonder if its controllable at all.

Martl · 12-30-2007, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by K3N R3D

Wow Michelin Sport Cup tires. Have you by chance driven it in the rain? I know its not for rainy weather but I wonder if its controllable at all.

I wouldn't!!! You will not get than warm enugh and there is no real good water drain in the profile.

Could be risky. But I also would like to try them.
We did on Ford Escort Rally car in the dimension 225/50/15 but the car was to light to get the tyres warm even not on the stage.

regards
Martin

geesus · 12-30-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 13eastie

Ditto on the headlights. I've been enjoying some nice country driving over the holiday period. The xenons are awesome, but I really wish I'd gone for the adaptive option...

On the other hand the full-beam assist is useles... unless you enjoy being terrified out of your wits as you approach each bend. It's like having a drunken friend in the passenger seat, thinking it's funny to play with the controls... At least it leaves the handbrake alone...

I tried the high beam assit and I thought is was a cool feature. The high beam came on when the road was dark with no traffic and as soon as there were street lights or another vehicle approached from either direction the high switched off until the road was dark/free from traffic. Is this how yours works?

geesus · 12-30-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Congrats

Lucky you

I gotto ask with colour it is?

Sliverstone 2

geesus · 12-30-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by K3N R3D

Wow Michelin Sport Cup tires. Have you by chance driven it in the rain? I know its not for rainy weather but I wonder if its controllable at all.

Totally controlable so far. I have driven in the wet and the car, if driven with care, feels very safe.

The dealer told me they would be "like driving on ice" but so far I really like them. If the standard M3 tyres are better than the cups, then I'm in for an even better time.

I went out for a drive today after washing the car and I drove the car fast and even raced a friend in his car and apart from the limited revs, the car handled really well on the cup tyres.

geesus · 12-30-2007, 05:15 PM

I gave the beast a wash today! I took some new shots and I also shot a video with my best mate just stretching the cars legs. It will be on youtube later once I edit and upload.

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G33 · 12-30-2007, 05:54 PM

absolutely gorgeous mate. congrats

geesus · 12-30-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by G33

absolutely gorgeous mate. congrats

many thanks

Stage 2 Drew · 12-30-2007, 08:39 PM

more pics and info on that suby in the background

Drive_right · 12-31-2007, 04:29 AM

Cheers!

geesus · 12-31-2007, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Stage 2 Drew

more pics and info on that suby in the background

the scoobie belongs to my best mate who also happens to live next door to me. I'll get some pics uploaded to my garage soon.

mofomat · 12-31-2007, 05:00 AM

Interesting that you chose to omit the M3 badge.

G33 · 12-31-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mofomat

Interesting that you chose to omit the M3 badge.

i would also. top man!

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