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Forum: BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F44) General Discussion 11-22-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 83,726
Posted By chumley
Not as unusual as you think. Been driving BMW's...

Not as unusual as you think. Been driving BMW's since 2000 and I still have my '09 E90 but also have a '18 Golf R which, by the way is an absolute delight to drive and has been flawless in the...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 11-03-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 32,360
Posted By chumley
No kidding. Passenger sales down 20% with...

No kidding. Passenger sales down 20% with multiple new models? X5 numbers are good but again, just came out less than a year ago. The X7 is a brand new model and I will bet anyone that 12-24...
Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 10-23-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,788
Posted By chumley
This. 10mm lossens the nut on the shaft and a...

This. 10mm lossens the nut on the shaft and a combination of 4 and 4.5 I think? will tighten the shaft soooo towards the engine to loosen the big nut and away to take some slack out of the wg. Then...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 07-23-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,781
Posted By chumley
You would think this would violate at least the...

You would think this would violate at least the spirit of any license agreement that Apple has with OEM's. I'm surprised they don't have a problem with their IP being resold or upcharged. The fine...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 04-02-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,582
Posted By chumley
Full disclosure - I own an '18 R as a second car....

Full disclosure - I own an '18 R as a second car. Having driven several generations of both? The R is the better car, the GTI is the better value. Visually, I like the GTI better, but as a...
Forum: General G20 Sedan / G22 Coupe / G26 Gran Coupe Discussions 11-21-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 20,330
Posted By chumley
100% correct. Couldn't have said it better. The...

100% correct. Couldn't have said it better. The characteristics of modern engines have changed and when coupled with fuel economy, performance and autonomous safety features, the OEM's have no...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis / Spacers 05-24-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,457
Posted By chumley
Very welcome, nice meeting and talking to you!

Very welcome, nice meeting and talking to you!
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 05-21-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 47,680
Posted By chumley
I have an '18 R and I'm not sure where you think...

I have an '18 R and I'm not sure where you think there's lag. Plus - It's my understanding that you need Audi connect which is insanely expensive or you have to do some coding for using your own sim...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis / Spacers 05-20-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,457
Posted By chumley
ECS 5mm spacers w/lugs $75 for all 4 or $40/set

2 Sets of 5mm ECS spacers, great if you are looking for a small bump to fine tune your look. Includes extended lugs.

$75 for both sets and all lugs or $40 for each set. Includes shipping to US48...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 04-27-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 49,580
Posted By chumley
Exactly this. Everyone loves the S3 and RS3...

Exactly this. Everyone loves the S3 and RS3 perhaps for good reasons but I'd be hard pressed to find a much less interesting car for the money than the a base A3. Lazy styling that relies on Audi...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 04-25-2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,596
Posted By chumley
Last one I went to was at a local high end auto...

Last one I went to was at a local high end auto store. Super friendly and they had an omelette station....and ya, coffee too.
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 04-06-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 169,308
Posted By chumley
Actually, I'm one of the few that actually...

Actually, I'm one of the few that actually addressed the original post. If you indulge me for a moment and accept a quick lookup of a definition of the OP's notion of exclusivity = "the state of...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 04-05-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 169,308
Posted By chumley
You're not going to win this one with most of...

You're not going to win this one with most of these guys! The bean-counters have taken over the company and while that may or may not be a good thing depending on your perspective, it surely shows...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 02-28-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,440
Posted By chumley
This exactly. Ironic that the car you drive...

This exactly.

Ironic that the car you drive has never been LESS of an indication of success. Almost any idiot with a job can figure out a way to lease a car they could never afford to buy. I'm...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board 02-05-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,965
Posted By chumley
You guys have any trouble finding places to fly...

You guys have any trouble finding places to fly it? There seems to be more than a few restrictions around obvious places like airports but have you had any push back from people in parks?...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board 01-21-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,286
Posted By chumley
Exactly. I agree with the NA manual Porsche's. I...

Exactly. I agree with the NA manual Porsche's. I already know people who are grabbing them.

I also think, depending on how many actually get built (maybe too many) that the recent crop of...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 01-21-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 108,658
Posted By chumley
I love the quote - “This allows the customer to...

I love the quote - “This allows the customer to switch devices,” he said. “A lot of people buy [CarPlay] and think it’s okay, but sometimes they stop using it or switch to Android.” “This allows the...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 01-14-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 29,385
Posted By chumley
As a former AP2 owner who routinely regrets ever...

As a former AP2 owner who routinely regrets ever selling it, I would definitely drive one first and make sure, to the extent you can, whether it's unmolested. It's still a 10 year old car.

As...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board 01-05-2018, 11:16 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 238,099
Posted By chumley
Exactly my thoughts. For those of us who live in...

Exactly my thoughts. For those of us who live in areas where companies have a broadband monopoly, we're screwed. Comcast is my only choice > DSL and as a standalone product it's $79 for 55mb...
Forum: AUDIO/VIDEO + BLUETOOTH + Electronics/Alarm/Software 08-16-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,868
Views: 563,242
Posted By chumley
Jeff - Firmware link has been gone from Dynavin's...

Jeff - Firmware link has been gone from Dynavin's website for a week or so? Just a bug or are they updating it?
Forum: N54 Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Modifications - 335i 07-05-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,661
Posted By chumley
Since the water pump is electric, generally it's...

Since the water pump is electric, generally it's either working or not. Mine went from perfectly fine to engine limp with no power in less than a mile. A dead water pump or thermostat would not...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 04-17-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 50,210
Posted By chumley
Inclined to agree. I was just commenting how...

Inclined to agree. I was just commenting how clean and attractive most of the lineup is. The interior of this doesn't offend me, I kind think it's unique and looks comfortable. The exterior is...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 03-14-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,098
Posted By chumley
I feel your pain and couldn't have said it better...

I feel your pain and couldn't have said it better myself! Maybe 2 or 3 punches even!
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 03-02-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 55,891
Posted By chumley
x100. Understated, practical, unique(at least...

x100. Understated, practical, unique(at least around here), and feels very well made.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis / Spacers 02-21-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By chumley
ECS Tuning 10mm hubcentric wheel spacers w/lugs

Selling a pair of 10mm hubcentric spacers that were on my car for about a week. They were a touch too agressive for my LCi with VMRs and lowered suspension. Didn't feel like raising the suspension...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 02-20-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 116,626
Posted By chumley
I'm pretty sure I would hate anyone who drove one...

I'm pretty sure I would hate anyone who drove one of these! :thumbdown
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 02-14-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,059
Posted By chumley
Had a good experience with them. Got rid of my...

Had a good experience with them. Got rid of my wife's 2011 X5 in last year and they offered about $2,500 more for it than the Acura dealer was willing to put into it. Still much lower than a...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 01-23-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 46
Poll: 2018 Mustang
Views: 57,539
Posted By chumley
Exactly - Around here 3 Series' leased by...

Exactly - Around here 3 Series' leased by administrative assistants are second only to RX350's and old people.

But I can see why someone wouldn't consider a 450+HP NA engine that revs to 7400,...
Forum: General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos 01-17-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 51,918
Posted By chumley
Remains to be seen...I predict it will be get...

Remains to be seen...I predict it will be get alot of buzz out of the gate. People like new and different, just remains to be seen if Alfa can deliver a passable dealer experience for a $70k+...
Forum: Photo/Video/Media Gallery 11-02-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 89,510
Posted By chumley
The insanity of working under these conditions -...

The insanity of working under these conditions - especially painting make this build all the more interesting! Very interested to see how it comes out.

:bow:
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