///M Power Tour Dallas, TX pics (56k warning)

Blake · 06-11-2009, 07:11 PM

so today i went to the M power tour here in dallas to poke around and take some pics. i was registered to drive, but declined the drive because i drive a DCT m3 everyday and there were lots of people waiting. i mainly went to check out the new X*M's, which of course they only let you see from the outside. i also probed the NA M division manager about various DCT issues, none of which he was too happy to answer in front of the crowd. (namely, the second gear lag issue. he just said "the computer is trying to figure out what gear you want to be in."

) anyway, here are the pics.

E90SLAM · 06-11-2009, 07:14 PM

i went to the socal event....i also got to visit BMW Designworks USA for a little bit too!

and be nice to the manager....

Blake · 06-11-2009, 07:15 PM

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and be nice to the manager....

i was nice...but i wanted answers.

shahsk30 · 06-11-2009, 07:17 PM

nice pics blake. how did the x6 M and the x5 M look in person?

vgame64 · 06-11-2009, 07:18 PM

Thanks for the pics, looks like a fun event.

I'd go to the one in NJ if I was invited, but that never happened.

Blake · 06-11-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vgame64

I'd go to the one in NJ if I was invited, but that never happened.

call your CA and ask for an invitation code

vgame64 · 06-11-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

call your CA and ask for an invitation code

I did...he said he'd "keep his ears open"...

Blake · 06-11-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vgame64

I did...he said he'd "keep his ears open"...

that's BS...call another dealership...call 3

jopa489 · 06-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Nice pictures, X5 M and X6 M look totally awesome. Look at the size of those rear tires on the X6 M!

Blake · 06-11-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Nice pictures, X5 M and X6 M look totally awesome. Look at the size of those rear tires on the X6 M!

+1, i want one

03BeastCharmer · 06-11-2009, 11:27 PM

If your a BMW CCA member, they sent out a 2nd code to the CCA members the week before the event because they had a few open slots. (At least they did here in Houston).

I'd already registered from another invite

Can't wait until Saturday when they are down here.

c0nstant · 06-12-2009, 06:49 AM

the XMs are so ugly imo. it makes me sad

gonzo · 06-12-2009, 07:30 AM

Nice pics.

The front design work is a bit busy to me and when will BMW stop with the lemon peel?

Excitmnt94 · 06-12-2009, 12:53 PM

awesome pics! looks like a great time!

Blake · 06-12-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

when will BMW stop with the lemon peel?

i know, you can really notice it in those up close pics. bmw builds a lot of cars though, they have to have streamlining which means quality is good, but not perfect.

gonzo · 06-13-2009, 07:58 AM

3 of the M Power 3's were all lined up for a drive through car wash around 4pm yesterday. Parkway/Keller Springs Chevron. Blue brush car wash!

Matty C · 06-15-2009, 05:22 AM

Thanks for the photos. It looks like a great event. X5M is questionable but I really like the X6M

Davin · 06-15-2009, 05:41 PM

nice

Ender514 · 06-15-2009, 06:22 PM

the fronts of the X5 M and X6 M bother me. it looks like the hood needs to be shut.

03BeastCharmer · 06-15-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ender514

the fronts of the X5 M and X6 M bother me. it looks like the hood needs to be shut.

The non - M versions have the same gap/grill area between the hood and bumper. I thought the same thing about it needing to be closed.

Scorpion · 06-15-2009, 08:06 PM

Amazing, awesome shots.

Ender514 · 06-16-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

The non - M versions have the same gap/grill area between the hood and bumper. I thought the same thing about it needing to be closed.

the non m versions too? didnt know that. if the hood meet the bumper i think it would look much better. still not bad though overall.

06-11-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
Blake Banned 801 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	///M Power Tour Dallas, TX pics (56k warning) so today i went to the M power tour here in dallas to poke around and take some pics. i was registered to drive, but declined the drive because i drive a DCT m3 everyday and there were lots of people waiting. i mainly went to check out the new X*M's, which of course they only let you see from the outside. i also probed the NA M division manager about various DCT issues, none of which he was too happy to answer in front of the crowd. (namely, the second gear lag issue. he just said "the computer is trying to figure out what gear you want to be in." ) anyway, here are the pics.
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 2031 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	i went to the socal event....i also got to visit BMW Designworks USA for a little bit too! and be nice to the manager.... __________________
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shahsk30 Banned 25 Rep 993 Posts Drives: slow BMW Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dfw, tx iTrader: (0)	nice pics blake. how did the x6 M and the x5 M look in person?
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vgame64 Colonel 143 Rep 2,479 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Thanks for the pics, looks like a fun event. I'd go to the one in NJ if I was invited, but that never happened.
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jopa489 Major General 126 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Nice pictures, X5 M and X6 M look totally awesome. Look at the size of those rear tires on the X6 M! __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 295 Rep 1,665 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	If your a BMW CCA member, they sent out a 2nd code to the CCA members the week before the event because they had a few open slots. (At least they did here in Houston). I'd already registered from another invite Can't wait until Saturday when they are down here. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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06-12-2009, 06:49 AM	#12
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10348 Rep 14,459 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Nice pics. The front design work is a bit busy to me and when will BMW stop with the lemon peel? Attached Images
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Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	awesome pics! looks like a great time! __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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06-13-2009, 07:58 AM	#16
gonzo Lieutenant General 10348 Rep 14,459 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	3 of the M Power 3's were all lined up for a drive through car wash around 4pm yesterday. Parkway/Keller Springs Chevron. Blue brush car wash!
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06-15-2009, 05:22 AM	#17
Matty C First Lieutenant 20 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Roadster, 2006 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bodensee iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the photos. It looks like a great event. X5M is questionable but I really like the X6M
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Davin Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC iTrader: (0)	nice
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Ender514 General 228 Rep 20,998 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	the fronts of the X5 M and X6 M bother me. it looks like the hood needs to be shut. __________________ 09' E92 335i \| 6MT \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| Nav \| Sirius \| Comfort Access \| iPod and USB adapter
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Scorpion Major 167 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Amazing, awesome shots.
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