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Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion 09-08-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 72,975
Posted By Big boi m5
V12?

V12?
Forum: General BMW i5 and 5-Series (G60 / G61) Discussion 07-08-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 375,310
Posted By Big boi m5
I'd guess everywhere but Europe

I'd guess everywhere but Europe
Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics 07-08-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 669,855
Posted By Big boi m5
The S3 is direct competitor. Weighs 3300 lbs...

The S3 is direct competitor. Weighs 3300 lbs about 330 hp.

I'd guess they will be pretty similair performance wise. Given how fat this 2 series is relative to its power.

BMW has the advantage...
Forum: G42 2-Series General Topics 07-08-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 669,855
Posted By Big boi m5
Your M2 has M mirrors by definition as it is an M...

Your M2 has M mirrors by definition as it is an M car. This car is not an M car and has mirrors for fake m cars by definition!

Also, mandatory AWD? Hmm
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 07-08-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,411
Posted By Big boi m5
You said it best...it is my car... BMW sold a...

You said it best...it is my car... BMW sold a performance sedan that has to make compromises in some ways (it is not a pure focused track car). By releasing a M-Performance parts (e.g. suspension)...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 07-08-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,846
Posted By Big boi m5
This does not make any sense to me: how can...

This does not make any sense to me: how can providing MORE assist, and thus having the electric motor work harder, lead to less overheating?[/QUOTE]
Dunno, but they made us all use comfort becuase...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 07-08-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 215,227
Posted By Big boi m5
The concept was beautiful. Ruined some where...

The concept was beautiful. Ruined some where along the way.

Really the sin was 3800 lbs and bigger than an E9x. Shameful!!

And it will be just a touch cheaper than an RS3. It's not going to...
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 07-03-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,411
Posted By Big boi m5
You said it best...it is my car... BMW sold a...

You said it best...it is my car... BMW sold a performance sedan that has to make compromises in some ways (it is not a pure focused track car). By releasing a M-Performance parts (e.g. suspension)...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 07-03-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,846
Posted By Big boi m5
The steering rack will overheat on track if you...

The steering rack will overheat on track if you don't leave it in comfort mode!

Advice I received at the M school
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 06-01-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,411
Posted By Big boi m5
BMW: *Pays Motorsport engineers to run 10k miles...

BMW: *Pays Motorsport engineers to run 10k miles testing on the Nurburgring and fine tuning suspension*

Random customer: *ima '''upgrade''' that suspension the first week it's out with parts made...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 06-01-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,030
Posted By Big boi m5
Probably correct. So the current Audi A3...

Probably correct.

So the current Audi A3 uses a Haldex system, which is very nice compared to older gens. Nice becuase
1. It's electronically controlled and thus can preempt a slip
2. It's...
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 10-19-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 39,146
Posted By Big boi m5
The problem I've always had with these reviews is...

The problem I've always had with these reviews is that they always want to tell you how fun on a car is on a back road or at that track, but that's missing half the point.

The 1M is worse in...
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 10-18-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 39,146
Posted By Big boi m5
The problem I've always had with these reviews is...

The problem I've always had with these reviews is that they always want to tell you how fun on a car is on a back road or at that track, but that's missing half the point.

The 1M is worse in...
Forum: BMW i4 Forum - M50, eDrive40, eDrive35 (G26) EV Forum 10-16-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 66,827
Posted By Big boi m5
As a public service, look somewhere else. Bought...

As a public service, look somewhere else. Bought and had to dump a $60k+ 2016 A6 3.0T Prestige in about two years after random electrical problems, unfixable trans problems ("they all do that and...
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 10-16-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 39,146
Posted By Big boi m5
The problem I've always had with these reviews is...

The problem I've always had with these reviews is that they always want to tell you how fun on a car is on a back road or at that track, but that's missing half the point.

The 1M is worse in...
Forum: BMW i4 Forum - M50, eDrive40, eDrive35 (G26) EV Forum 10-16-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 66,827
Posted By Big boi m5
sold the M3 and buying an Audi. Perhaps I will...

sold the M3 and buying an Audi. Perhaps I will return one day but that won't appear to be the case for 5-7 years from now.
Forum: F90 M5 General Forum 10-05-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,792
Posted By Big boi m5
M8 coupes aren't selling hot due to Covid, get...

M8 coupes aren't selling hot due to Covid, get over to a dealer with one and grab it for a steal.

AMAZING car, I tracked one, so so so good.
Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion 09-29-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,317
Posted By Big boi m5
Yeah that is strange. M8 CP has more power and...

Yeah that is strange. M8 CP has more power and far better chassis tech.[/QUOTE]
Probably tires or weather or randy had a headache that day.
Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion 09-29-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,317
Posted By Big boi m5
Great and fair video. I think it tracks better...

Great and fair video. I think it tracks better than anything I've ever driven on track, but I haven't touched a lambo or Ferrari or Porsche.

I felt the M8 didnt need more rebound dampening...
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 09-23-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 372,371
Posted By Big boi m5
Not going to lie, the M4 looks pretty damn good...

Not going to lie, the M4 looks pretty damn good at Indy in those pics. Hope Penske gets a sports car race so we can see the GT3 version there.
Forum: BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum 09-22-2020, 06:17 AM
Replies: 619
Views: 280,660
Posted By Big boi m5
It's real. Saw them at an M track day. I will...

It's real. Saw them at an M track day. I will only say the colors are great in person, the back and side are excellent in person.

The front is bad, but not as bad as the pics or the regular 4.
...
Forum: M3 / M4 Photos, Videos, Builds 09-19-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 114,773
Posted By Big boi m5
Saw it yesterday. It's not as bad as I have...

Saw it yesterday.

It's not as bad as I have said and posted here in the past. The color choices go a long way, and it fixes a few of the Msport problems.

Looks amazing from the side and rear.
Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion 09-16-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,901
Posted By Big boi m5
Good post, The big take away Imho, is that if...

Good post,
The big take away Imho, is that if you want a top of the line track machine and are willing to sacrifice performance for comfort and can afford pads and tires the M8 is a great choice.
Forum: F90 M5 Pricing, Ordering, Tracking, and European Delivery 09-06-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 234,602
Posted By Big boi m5
uh... yea.. ok..[/QUOTE] Ok. I've seen one...

uh... yea.. ok..[/QUOTE]
Ok. I've seen one Lamborghini shown up to a track day, and the driver was a novice. If you think some $3k civic with mods is going to show up a modern M5 just because it...
Forum: F90 M5 Pricing, Ordering, Tracking, and European Delivery 09-06-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 234,602
Posted By Big boi m5
Why not? It'd smoke nearly every car there all...

Why not? It'd smoke nearly every car there all for the price of some tires and brakes[/QUOTE]
So, I'm not sure how long ago I wrote that comment and if I meant CE (competition edition?) or if I...
Forum: F90 M5 Pricing, Ordering, Tracking, and European Delivery 09-03-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 234,602
Posted By Big boi m5
Why not? It'd smoke nearly every car there all...

Why not? It'd smoke nearly every car there all for the price of some tires and brakes
Forum: Photos / Videos / Journals 08-31-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 58,437
Posted By Big boi m5
Also the grill is absurd and I'm very tired of...

Also the grill is absurd and I'm very tired of the cliche angry lines of the headlights that all brands are doing.

BMW is simply not a design leader anymore. This looks like a weird alien face...
Forum: Photos / Videos / Journals 08-31-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 58,437
Posted By Big boi m5
3/4s cost what a 3/4 have always cost accounting...

3/4s cost what a 3/4 have always cost accounting for inflation where a 5/8 cost much more than a 3. In the casual car buyers / leasing world it's always about more space for legs and comfort and an...
Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion 08-25-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,250
Posted By Big boi m5
Good to know, my wife hates my E60, I love it but...

Good to know, my wife hates my E60, I love it but I imagine it will be time to move on soon. M8 is a great car, under appreciated by the general population for sure.
Forum: BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion 08-25-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,250
Posted By Big boi m5
Agree and out of the eight M8s on the ground here...

Agree and out of the eight M8s on the ground here in AZ seven have the Driver Assistance Package 2 (ZDX) with only one having the full boat Driving Assistance Package (ZDA). In the addition to lack...
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