Just took delivery of 330i with Performance Package

[killerdeck]

Hello all,

I just took delivery of my first new Bimmer, an Imola (!) 330i Perf. Pkg.
Only options are fold downs and Xenon.

This car is fantastic and just the sound of the exhaust reminds me of the couple of drives in my cousin's E36 M3. Havent had much time to do any maneuvering or fast driving yet since I have driven it only 14 miles. However, I did get the traction control to blip on for a second going around a 90 degree turn at about 35 MPH! :cool: Plan on putting 75 miles on it tomorrow! :D More updates then.

I posted a few pics in the album section:

http://forums.bimmerevolution.com/album_pic.php?pic_id=198
http://forums.bimmerevolution.com/album_pic.php?pic_id=199
http://forums.bimmerevolution.com/album_pic.php?pic_id=200

[Melissa]

Imola red!! :drool:

Congratulations!!!

[ayn]

How about an Austin meet some time to check our your new car?

Larty's gonna be at TWS this Saturday, so maybe Sunday, or maybe during the week or next week...

--Andrew

[killerdeck]

How about an Austin meet some time to check our your new car?

Larty's gonna be at TWS this Saturday, so maybe Sunday, or maybe during the week or next week...

--Andrew

Hmmm...I might be a little busy! :lol: Ill let you guys know. Have to check to see what I have to do this weekend. Check out the thread in the Armadillo area for more in the next few days.

[killerdeck]

Imola red!! :drool:

Congratulations!!!

Thanks! I have already gotten two thumbs up from other drivers in the 30 mins that I was on the road!

[undefined]

let's have a lunch next week!

[killerdeck]

let's have a lunch next week!

Sounds good to me. Ill start a thread in the Armadillo room for us Austinites

[clyde]

enjoy

[Rob]

Congrats!!

It looks great. I can't believe you still haven't gotten through the break in period yet.

[SCA]

Imola Red is by far the best color for an ZHP 330i.

[killerdeck]

Thanks everyone! Just went for a night drive. I am very impressed with the Xenons. Take a little getting used to because they are almost hypnotic! :lol: Cant express how much I am enjoying the sound of the exhaust and the pure passion I have for the comfort the handling and feel the car gives me. Imola Red is absolutely stunning in any light, even in twilight.

[rumatt]

Looks great.

Those wheels still look like a bitch to clean. :D

[ayn]

How many times have you driven Spicewood Spring today?

[RoyE46]

Congratulations! I've had mine about 8 weeks now, and I just fall more in love with it every day.

I just got back from my 6th track day in the new car, and these things just LOVE the track!

You bought a GREAT car, man :D

[killerdeck]

How many times have you driven Spicewood Spring today?


Actually I just drove it for the first time this morning. All I can say is WOW! It is simply amazing how well a car can handle with the proper suspension, gearing, and power. Ooooo...and how nice the exhaust sounds!! :cool:

[killerdeck]

Congratulations! I've had mine about 8 weeks now, and I just fall more in love with it every day.

I just got back from my 6th track day in the new car, and these things just LOVE the track!

You bought a GREAT car, man :D

Its always nice to hear some good positive feedback, especially after the purchase is complete! :D I am just now starting to understand the beauty of this car.

[killerdeck]

Looks great.

Those wheels still look like a bitch to clean. :D

One of the few things I am not looking forward to! Oh well, it is the price we pay for our nice rides.

[FC]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

[killerdeck]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

Thanks! Yeah, Im a copier! :D This car is a beast. I LOVE it! Hope you are having as much fun with yours.

[FC]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

Thanks! Yeah, Im a copier! :D This car is a beast. I LOVE it! Hope you are having as much fun with yours.

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.

[killerdeck]

mbr,

Let me know your results at the autox next week. Drive it like you stole it!

[FC]

mbr,

Let me know your results at the autox next week. Drive it like you stole it!

Will do. :D

[SpaceMonk]

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.
What class did they end up putting you in?

[FC]

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.
What class did they end up putting you in?

DS again. But they changed my number. From 522 to 542. :roll:

Will you and the other guys be there?

[SpaceMonk]

DS again. But they changed my number. From 522 to 542. :roll:

Will you and the other guys be there?

Of course we'll all be there.

Looks like Bob, Larry and myself will all be in DS as well. I would have thought they'd put you in CS. See ya Sunday!

[FC]

DS again. But they changed my number. From 522 to 542. :roll:

Will you and the other guys be there?

Of course we'll all be there.

Looks like Bob, Larry and myself will all be in DS as well. I would have thought they'd put you in CS. See ya Sunday!

Yeah they still don't have the Perf Pack listed. I'll try to show up REALLY early this time. Looks like good weather. See you then.

[ff]

Looks great.

Those wheels still look like a bitch to clean. :D

One of the few things I am not looking forward to! Oh well, it is the price we pay for our nice rides.



killerdeck, get yourself one of these foam paint brushes to clean between the wheel "spokes". Works like a champ. They're usually less than $1 at most any craft store, Walmart, etc. I use one that is about 2" in width.
http://www.wholesaledirectschoolsupply.com/assets/images/autogen/a_12501.gif

[lemming]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

Thanks! Yeah, Im a copier! :D This car is a beast. I LOVE it! Hope you are having as much fun with yours.

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.

PLACE?

TIME?

i'm THERE! just lemme know.

[zcasavant]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

Thanks! Yeah, Im a copier! :D This car is a beast. I LOVE it! Hope you are having as much fun with yours.

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.

PLACE?

TIME?

i'm THERE! just lemme know.

we're only telling you if you bring the corvette. :twisted:

[lemming]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

Thanks! Yeah, Im a copier! :D This car is a beast. I LOVE it! Hope you are having as much fun with yours.

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.

PLACE?

TIME?

i'm THERE! just lemme know.

we're only telling you if you bring the corvette. :twisted:

werd.

[zcasavant]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

Thanks! Yeah, Im a copier! :D This car is a beast. I LOVE it! Hope you are having as much fun with yours.

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.

PLACE?

TIME?

i'm THERE! just lemme know.

we're only telling you if you bring the corvette. :twisted:

werd.

You called my bluff. I don't know where the autox is.

[FC]

Congrats! :D

Looks familiar. ;)

Thanks! Yeah, Im a copier! :D This car is a beast. I LOVE it! Hope you are having as much fun with yours.

Yes I do. I love it. I have AutoX this Sunday. It will be the first one I try with the stock wheels/tires. I'm sure it will be fun.

PLACE?

TIME?

i'm THERE! just lemme know.

Check your PM Inbox. And if you got a helmet... bring it. If not, we'll lend you one.

[SpaceMonk]

PLACE?

TIME?

i'm THERE! just lemme know.
http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/2004/autocross.asp

Registration for this Sunday's event closed last week, I'm sorry to say.

[FC]

PLACE?

TIME?

i'm THERE! just lemme know.
http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/2004/autocross.asp

Registration for this Sunday's event closed last week, I'm sorry to say.

I sent him the info. He just wants to visit (I think :paranoid: ).

[SpaceMonk]

You called my bluff. I don't know where the autox is. :roll: :scratch:

[lemming]

You called my bluff. I don't know where the autox is. :roll: :scratch:

thanks, 'Monk.

i was just going to check out the conditions and the course for now, but i do have my own helmet (thanks, though, F!).

[lemming]

am looking forward to meeting all of you local guys at the event.

i'm following mbr to the base (ex-base), i think.

[SpaceMonk]

am looking forward to meeting all of you local guys at the event.

i'm following mbr to the base (ex-base), i think.
Should be a beautiful day too (finally). If you end up sticking around for the entire day, we usualy head to the local Irish pub afterwards for a couple pints.

[killerdeck]

Thanks ff for the great idea for cleaning the rims. I had not thought about before.

[FC]

Thanks ff for the great idea for cleaning the rims. I had not thought about before.

It does work great. Believe it or not, I find them easier to clean than the M68's.

I use a big sponge and wipe the front of the wheel. Then I use the sam esponge and I clean the large opennings. Finnaly I grab the little sponge ff mentioned, and quickly go through the thin spokes.

At least there are no corners like the M68's have. It may be tough to clean these 135's but when you are done, you will be rewarded. :D

[killerdeck]

Hey mbr,

I was employing the "slave labor" (i.e. the wifey!) :lol: to clean in between the spokes since her fingers are so tiny! I would then do the rest with. She wanted to help, so I set her up. It was very funny to see her with brake dust on her hands.

[FC]

Hey mbr,

I was employing the "slave labor" (i.e. the wifey!) :lol: to clean in between the spokes since her fingers are so tiny! I would then do the rest with. She wanted to help, so I set her up. It was very funny to see her with brake dust on her hands.

Lucky you. My fiancee hasn't touched a car sponge/mitt in years. I have to do it all.

[Masskrug]

Lucky you. My fiancee hasn't touched a car sponge/mitt in years. I have to do it all.


Heheheheh...

...soon you can replace 'fiancee' with 'wife' and 'car sponge/mitt' with...umm...something else....and the above sentence will still be true!

heheheheh...

[lemming]

looking forward to meeting up with you boston boys on sunday.

see you there.