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    • S
      Streetwise Hercules
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      Your horn needs hiding, @den1mhead (pardon the phrasing).

      The one on my old Impreza was shocking. Sounded like Road Runner with a lung full of helium. Think it’s a Japanese thing.

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      • louisboscoL
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        @Streetwise:

        Your horn needs hiding

        or at least get hella horns…  😃 😃

        @den1mhead:

        @louisbosco:

        what's the dyno figures in awhp?

        I am in Laos and the car is in Chesterfield, UK. I am receiving limited info via email and Instagram (scoobyclinic). I received the image today, which I posted, but none of the Dyno data. The car is now to be driven on local roads at engine rpm < 3000 for 1000 miles. I am due to collect the car mid Feb.

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        ahh cool cool. looking forward to when you pick it up. would you ever go flex fuel? i believe it's currently tuned for 98?

        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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        • DionD
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          New 7 series: meh. I like its silhouette but not its front. I feel like the grill is disproportionately huge for a BMW.

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          • S
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            It’s dreadful. Not a clue what they were thinking.

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            • AppfaffA
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              Maybe this belongs in unpop ops but I really dig the new BMW design language. While it’s missing the sleek designs of years past, it brings back a gritty allure than originally drew me to the brand on comparison to merc and Audi

              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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              • mclaincauseyM
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                That 7 Series looks more like a Lincoln than a Bimmer.

                BMW periodically have design misses. For instance, the angular styling the introduced around the 2003 timeframe wasn't terribly attractive. Usually the marquis marques make slow, understated changes, so when they don't, it is jarring. Even Rolls-Royce is guilty of this with cars that share that Chrysler-esque grill (understanding that the mimicry goes both ways).

                I think Mercedes have been pretty good about iterating on designs and retaining a balance between familiarity of design language and making the prior model years look dated. Not an easy thing to do, but one expects it of BMW. Disappointing miss.

                Think it, be it.

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                • den1mheadD
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                  @Streetwise:

                  Your horn needs hiding, @den1mhead (pardon the phrasing).

                  The one on my old Impreza was shocking. Sounded like Road Runner with a lung full of helium. Think it’s a Japanese thing.

                  Good point buddy. I hadn't really noticed it until now. I will either move it or do as LB suggested and install a better horn.

                  Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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                  • den1mheadD
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                    @louisbosco:

                    ahh cool cool. looking forward to when you pick it up. would you ever go flex fuel? i believe it's currently tuned for 98?

                    Flex fuel isn't something I've considered buddy.
                    Higher the octane number the better [emoji16]
                    We are so looking forward to collecting the car. We elected to let the garage do the 1000 mile run-in so they can address any issues. Also, it works out that when we get back home to UK the car should be dialed in [emoji106]

                    Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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                    • S
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                      Good thinking.

                      You’ve also given yourself something to take the sting out of heading back to wintery England after sunny adventures.

                      Double good thinking.

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                      • louisboscoL
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                        i agree. i can't say on that i hate the bmw design language as a whole. their new 3 series is looking bloody good. can't wait to have a look at the m3 this/next year. on the other hand. the 7 series kidney grill is a let down. the first couple of iterations of the Gseries 7 was really strong then came the X7 and i feel they're going down a slippery slope.

                        Merc's design have been alright lately. it's their interior design that i hate the most. to nit pick, the two silver slabs of controls on the steering wheel and the double 12in screen is something that i hate. it almost feels like no thought went into it and someone just went "well, why not put two TVs there"

                        @den1mhead:

                        Flex fuel isn't something I've considered buddy.
                        Higher the octane number the better [emoji16]
                        We are so looking forward to collecting the car. We elected to let the garage do the 1000 mile run-in so they can address any issues. Also, it works out that when we get back home to UK the car should be dialed in [emoji106]

                        Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

                        hahaha. of course but there's always E85 goodness  😉 😉

                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                        • Clint_DC
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                          That new 7 series snout is over the top to me.  The nostalgic portion of me misses the "selling the same sausage in three different lengths" simplicity of earlier generations.  Most Bangle era BMW designs were met with hatred when they were introduced but have actually aged surprisingly well in my eyes.

                          ATX IH Hoarder

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                          • DougNgD
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                            I just want to be able to say I've got junk in my frunk

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              can't wait to mount these..

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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                                • den1mheadD
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                                  ^ Video sent to us here in Thailand from Scooby Clinic Chesterfield UK. Post engine rebuild and install, car has just completed 500 miles of 1000 miles essential running in. Once running in completed it'll be time for engine mapping [emoji106]

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                                  • GraemeG
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                                    I took a look at the new Suzuki Jimny today. It's a tiny 4x4, about the size of supermini, and looks like a Jeep that's been run through a very hot wash cycle.

                                    Surprisingly, I could fit in it comfortably, and I'm 6'2" / 189 cm.

                                    With the rear seats up, there's no luggage space. But there's a reasonable amount with them down, and it's a flat load area.

                                    Unfortunately they're sold out until July. Even more unfortunately for American readers, it's not available in the States.

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                                      https://jalopnik.com/rivian-r1t-the-electric-pickup-with-a-front-trunk-that-1830646607

                                      Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        finally had them mounted.. was originally gonna go with volks, but settled for konigs..

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                        • den1mheadD
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                                          ^ Look awesome LB [emoji106]

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                                          • louisboscoL
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                                            ^cheers mate!!

                                            it's amazing how the rims changed the look of it. handling now feels much planted with the wider rims and of course fresh rubber too.

                                            i've had quite a few compliments around town today. with the debadge, people seem to be clueless what it actually is and was talking with them about future mods as well.

                                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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