2001 BMW 740iL

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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited June 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Frig that! With wheels like that, I'd recommend shields for brake dust........unless you're one of those people that enjoys gaping at rotors & calipers.

    Im absolutely one of those people, you should see my Brembo's behind the five spoke's. :biggrin:

    Grats Russ, I miss my E39. Best feel to any car Ive owned, just a bit finicky. Take a look at this link, my favorite bimmer boards on the net, lots and lots of info.

    http://forum.roadfly.com/forums/63-BMW-7-Series-Forum-(E38)

    Also, +1 on the Zaino. Their leather conditioner is fantastic, as are all their products.


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    Poee7R wrote: »
    Im absolutely one of those people, you should see my Brembo's behind the five spoke's. :biggrin:

    Grats Russ, I miss my E39. Best feel to any car Ive owned, just a bit finicky. Take a look at this link, my favorite bimmer boards on the net, lots and lots of info.

    http://forum.roadfly.com/forums/63-BMW-7-Series-Forum-(E38)

    Also, +1 on the Zaino. Their leather conditioner is fantastic, as are all their products.


    Dave

    Yeah, that's cool but, that BMW has many, many "spokes" ! Too many to clean and also too many to even see the rotor/caliper through them anyway.
    I got brembo rotors that are rusted on the non-wear areas just like the Chicom's from Autozone.:mad: Their powdercoat didn't last 6mo.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2011
    billbillw wrote: »
    What's your beef with Akebono? They are a favorite over at my Benz forum as well. Low dust and almost as much initial bite as stock pads.

    I was going to ask this also. My 'bonos perform well on my 7. Just a tad less bite than OEM but they do a very good job. Highly recommended on Bimmer forums also.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited June 2011
    jokotokojutt wrote: »
    I am looking into the new 2008 BMW 135i. But I'm a little confused with the steptronic transmission.

    Conducted R&D, failed.
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited June 2011
    Cmon bimmer fan, buy my wheels http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120308
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2011
    doggie750 wrote: »
    Cmon bimmer fan, buy my wheels http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120308

    Riding with them staggered too. Nice look bro.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited June 2011
    F1nut wrote: »
    Maybe should have bought a lawn mower instead.

    Hahaha. That's classic.

    Nice car though. My brother has an M3 and it is a blast to drive. If I could ever afford the maintenance and upkeep, I would love to get an older bimmer just to putz around in on the weekends.
    Shawn
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,743
    edited June 2011
    doggie750 wrote: »
    Cmon bimmer fan, buy my wheels http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120308

    I understand promoting your stuff, but I wouldn't recommend those to Lightman. The ride quality on his car would go to $hit, his gas mileage would drop, and his tires would wear significantly faster. Who knows how much more tires would cost as well.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2011
    Looks like a nice car, lightman, congrats. Number one thing it needs now, both for looks and comfort, is a nice tint all around.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    billbillw wrote: »
    I understand promoting your stuff, but I wouldn't recommend those to Lightman. The ride quality on his car would go to $hit, his gas mileage would drop, and his tires would wear significantly faster. Who knows how much more tires would cost as well.

    Not to mention that it looks a little "ghetto chic" although, not as much as some 24 inchers that I saw on a 90s Caprice!!!:eek::biggrin:
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited June 2011
    Congrats Russ! 740iL is a very sweet ride.

    Now, you gonna change your ID to bimmerman1? :tongue:

    For those who uses "beemer" for BMW vehicles, you need to read up...

    http://www.bimmercenter.com/article_001_name.html
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2011
    Thanks for all the tips guys (except doros:tongue:). Jesse, I've already got two lawnmowers and two teenaged sons to operate them. All will come in due time. More to come.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited June 2011
    No pics, no car, didn't happen :biggrin:
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited June 2011
    stuwee wrote: »
    No pics, no car, didn't happen :biggrin:
    See post #53....it happened!:tongue:
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited June 2011
    Sweet ride Russ. Congrats!
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