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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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                  • scooterS
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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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                          • SeulS
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                            Nice lookin whip there LB!..

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              cheers piggy!  😎

                              "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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                                Good looking wheels. They look right and don’t scream AFTERMARKET.

                                If you know what I mean.

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                                • den1mheadD
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                                  @louisbosco a quick email from Scooby Clinic Racing regarding our very recently mapped car . . . .  "mapped yesterday on the SC 46 billet 8cm, made 470 BHP and that’s with a catted exhaust, so pretty good, we now have the latest all new SC46 billet + just released so we have swapped out the first turbo for this latest incarnation and are mapping it again, right now . . . . " More information to follow as we receive it [emoji16]

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                                  • den1mheadD
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                                    ^ The replacement (new iteration) SC46 billet turbo spooled up quicker but produced less bhp at 440. The guys are expecting a turbo delivery from the USA this Friday that they will try in our car as they are hoping for 500bhp. If the 3rd turbo (from USA) doesn't produce the numbers then it'll be back to the first one. OMG we are so looking forward to collecting our car .

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                                    • organisysO
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                                      Spoiling up quicker is no bad thing…...

                                      Pride of Japan :-)

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                                      • den1mheadD
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                                        @organisys:

                                        Spoiling up quicker is no bad thing…...

                                        Agreed. I think the Scooby Clinic Racing guys are hoping the third turbo, coming from US on Friday, spools up quicker and reaches the 500bhp target.

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                                        • louisboscoL
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                                          i think it really depends on the way you want it to drive. spooling up quicker may be a good thing but it may catch you out mid corners. if you're really pushing 500 with a different turbo, the characteristics with the map might be different too.

                                          are they all the same model 46/8 turbo, just different sets?

                                          "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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                                            @louisbosco:

                                            i think it really depends on the way you want it to drive. spooling up quicker may be a good thing but it may catch you out mid corners. if you're really pushing 500 with a different turbo, the characteristics with the map might be different too.

                                            are they all the same model 46/8 turbo, just different sets?

                                            Yes they are:

                                            The first turbo had an all new exhaust housing to reduce back pressure.

                                            The second turbo (that spooled quicker) had a bigger housing with bigger turbine wheel.

                                            The third turbo coming from the US has an aero upgrade which is all I know atm.

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