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Post by idej_z4 » Sat May 27, 2017 3:06 pm

AlfaScozzesi wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 2:52 pm Leave the whippy alone.

Whippys rule!!!!
:rofl: 11 minutes that took...the whippy crew are a little slow today. :wink:

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Post by bmbardo » Sat May 27, 2017 3:10 pm

Thanks for the welcome & comments.

I like the whippy, not as long as I thought it would be, so it will stay. I doubt there will be many mods, but Eisenmann back box is on the list. I do like a good exhaust note and missing the M135i pops.

At nearly 50 I should really grow up!
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Post by idej_z4 » Sat May 27, 2017 3:15 pm

bmbardo wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 3:10 pm Thanks for the welcome & comments.

I like the whippy, not as long as I thought it would be, so it will stay. I doubt there will be many mods, but Eisenmann back box is on the list. I do like a good exhaust note and missing the M135i pops.

At nearly 50 I should really grow up!
I replaced my backbox with a Longlife stainless steal one bought from a forum member. It makes a great sound and gives a deep subtle pop on over run.

No point in buying 'toys' if you're going to be grown up. :wink:

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Post by idej_z4 » Sat May 27, 2017 3:17 pm

idej_jedi wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 3:15 pm
bmbardo wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 3:10 pm Thanks for the welcome & comments.

I like the whippy, not as long as I thought it would be, so it will stay. I doubt there will be many mods, but Eisenmann back box is on the list. I do like a good exhaust note and missing the M135i pops.

At nearly 50 I should really grow up!
I replaced my backbox with a Longlife stainless steal one bought from a forum member. It makes a great sound and gives a deep subtle pop on over run.

If you're looking for a bit more noise in the cabin you could always remove one or both pieces of the sound generator foam. 5 minute job that makes a big difference to the sound in the car.

No point in buying 'toys' if you're going to be grown up. :wink:

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Post by bmbardo » Sat May 27, 2017 4:11 pm

Just had a look at your car Jedi, the mods have made a big difference. Given me a few things to think about!
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Post by Dale_B » Sat May 27, 2017 4:30 pm

Welcome, Zed looks like a nice example 8)
Not a bad colour choice either :wink:
Must admit I do like the M135i/M235i. Enjoy the coupe :driving:

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Post by idej_z4 » Sat May 27, 2017 4:32 pm

bmbardo wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 4:11 pm Just had a look at your car Jedi, the mods have made a big difference. Given me a few things to think about!
Haha - once you start it's hard to stop! Enjoy!

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Post by bmbardo » Sat May 27, 2017 5:15 pm

Dale_B wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 4:30 pm Welcome, Zed looks like a nice example 8)
Not a bad colour choice either :wink:
Must admit I do like the M135i/M235i. Enjoy the coupe :driving:
It was your car Dale that convinced me to go for white. It was that or a very nice (expensive) Monaco Blue example.

I had your car photos saved on my iPhone.

My wife hates white cars, but strangely she has taken it out today, in preference to the X5.

The M135i is amazing, lots around and will be bargains in 18 months or so.
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Post by Dale_B » Sat May 27, 2017 6:15 pm

bmbardo wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 5:15 pm
Dale_B wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 4:30 pm Welcome, Zed looks like a nice example 8)
Not a bad colour choice either :wink:
Must admit I do like the M135i/M235i. Enjoy the coupe :driving:
It was your car Dale that convinced me to go for white. It was that or a very nice (expensive) Monaco Blue example.

I had your car photos saved on my iPhone.

My wife hates white cars, but strangely she has taken it out today, in preference to the X5.

The M135i is amazing, lots around and will be bargains in 18 months or so.
Pleased I was able to influence your colour decision :) Mine was also from Sytner's, although a number of years ago now.

You may have to start hiding the keys from the wife!

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Post by bmbardo » Sat May 27, 2017 7:06 pm

Well she returned home with a smile, so she obviously enjoyed her ride.

I bought from Broak Oak in Kent. I felt that Sytner were doing me a favour, so I didn't buy their car.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat May 27, 2017 9:13 pm

Welcome from a fellow Coupe owner. :thumbsup: You have obviously made the right choice! :poke:

Alpine White is definitely a rare colour - based on some numbers Taz got there were 5 SE Coupes and 18 Sport Coupes destined for the UK in that colour!

Now you just need to find a way to keep the Mrs out of it. :lol:
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Post by Marky Mark » Sat May 27, 2017 10:01 pm

Great car loved mine, always got great feedback even from people who had some great motors :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by TR4man » Sat May 27, 2017 11:10 pm

Welcome - that's a very distinctive looking Coupe.

I'll have to keep an eye out for you as we seem to both live in Cheshire (I'm near Nantwich).
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Post by bmbardo » Sun May 28, 2017 4:12 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 9:13 pm Welcome from a fellow Coupe owner. :thumbsup: You have obviously made the right choice! :poke:

Alpine White is definitely a rare colour - based on some numbers Taz got there were 5 SE Coupes and 18 Sport Coupes destined for the UK in that colour!

Now you just need to find a way to keep the Mrs out of it. :lol:
Thanks, she's been out again in it today, but only because I needed the X5. Normal service will be resumed from tomorrow.

I wonder if the white car craze hadn't quite taken off back in 2007, 18 seems a low number.
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Abarth 595 Competizione 75 (gone)
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design (gone)
F15 X5 M Sport (gone)
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Abarth 124 Spider (gone)
E92 M3, Azurite Black Individual (gone)
3.0si Coupe, Manual, Alpine White (gone)

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Post by bmbardo » Sun May 28, 2017 4:14 pm

Marky Mark wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 10:01 pm Great car loved mine, always got great feedback even from people who had some great motors :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Cheers Fella, what did you change to?
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Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design (gone)
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Abarth 124 Spider (gone)
E92 M3, Azurite Black Individual (gone)
3.0si Coupe, Manual, Alpine White (gone)

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