Nah, just made sure everything was ok. Now had we been in the Miata, I would be facing some charges at present.

Thanks Kevin, so far so good. It is a little abrupt over some bumps, I'm going to try dialing up the damping a little to see if that helps.

I love your era BMWs. The lines are great, especially on the 5 series. I'd like to have one of those if I could find one that wasn't beaten to death.


In other news, we are coming home a day early so I'm signed up for the fun event autocross on Sunday.

 

you need this mike.

E34 For Sale - 1993 M5 - 158k Miles - Well Maintained - Black on Black

same body as my 5 series, but the M version so 311hp out of a hand built 3.6. Last M car to have a hand built engine.

or an e39 m5

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...0-Ti-Silver-M5

 

Need is a strong word. I showed Robyn, she was eh. I like the black one, except it's black and in my mind a lot of miles for the money. Plus I'd hate to buy something like that only to find I'm the sucker who has it fall apart/require a ton of repairs shortly after purchase. I just don't know anything about BMWs to have enough confidence in something like that.

 

Here you go Mike. Price is a little high, but I have seen the car several times. It's super clean, and the Atlas Gray is such an awesome color. Wife was the one who told me about it, and keeps pointing it out every time we drive by it LOL.

They have been mislabeling this one first as a 4s, and still as a 40th. This is not a 40th anniversary edition, although it's a rare color.

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 40th Anniversary For Sale In Florence KY - Luxury Imports Auto Sales#

 

Why is everyone trying to get me to spend money? Too rich for my blood James, besides if I buy a 911 then I'll turn into one of those Porsche snobs and stop associating with you guys.

 

Yeah we wouldn't want that. My old landlord had one of those 528i's a 2001 with the sport man. I loved that car.

 

That 911 might be a Big Sandy victim. Since it came from NYC it's probably been a pothole victim too.

 

Probably is. If this car wasn't half-way around the world... I'd be looking at it. Only 500 made.

2003 Used Mercedes-Benz CL55 2dr Cpe 5.5L AMG at Infiniti of Mission Viejo, CA, IID 11009418

I know, I know, the transmission alone would cost all my appendages. But it has a clean serviced history and this car was over 100k new. Motor Trend tested the 2003 CL55 AMG at 0-60 in 4.27 and 12.38 @114.45 1/4 mile. This car was also "de-limited" to 187mph.

 

Well my weekend is shot. Was all set to do a Miata cruise tomorrow, and an autocross on Sunday. While driving today experienced the same stutter as I have, pulled the plugs and coolant in cylinder 4 again. Life is not so good right now.

 

http://www.laurelbmw.com/VehicleDeta...-IL/2082076403

Might be mine on Monday.

 

Ouch, any idea what's going on with the miata Mike?

Seems like the boosted BMW bug had bitten someone else too Good luck tomorrow Steve.

 

Kevin, no idea. I'm hoping the guys at All-In will be able to find something.

Nice Steve. All you guys getting German cars are going to start turning up your noses at us hoi polloi.

 

GOOD luck Steve, I take it the S2 is going in with it for trade?

FUEL was INSANE Saturday. Arrived late, and there was awesome cars everywhere. I can't believe how many nice and rare cars were there.

Had to park all the way down the street... as I was leaving the nicest 944 turbo I have ever seen pulls up behind me on Kellogg. Chatted with him at the light. Super nice '88 Turbo S in white, just installed 350hp Lindsey kit, as evidenced by the heavy smell of silicone. I will tell you the sound of two heavily boosted 944's sounded epic echoing off the buildings downtown. We tagged up with a 996 Turbo going over the bridge for a little bit.

Guy with the 944 Turbo S got off at Buttermilk Pike, so I assume he lives somewhere in Villa Hills. Stunning car, and amazing he is the original owner too!

 

Yeah, Fuel has been crowded like that most of the summer. I would say the last 6 or 7 nice saturdays have had really good turnouts and not just a parking lot full of barely modded subarus and daily drivers. I like how you show up on the rare occasion that i miss one.

 

Mike: Are you taking just the head, or the whole car to them this time?

 

Just the head again. Jimmy measured too much clearance on the exhaust side of #4 cylinder so that was the problem. Seems weird as the only problem was when I torqued it the first time and had that piece of wiring harness trapped between the head and block. I find it hard to believe that would be enough to twist the head, but maybe it was.

 

hmm. yeah seems unlikely that it would twist the head. Don't pinch anything under it this time.

 

Smart ***. Trust me, I only have to make that sort of mistake once to learn. Last time I put the head on I made abso-posilutely sure there was nothing anywhere in the area to get trapped.

 

I own a BMW. Never thought I would. The 8 will go up for sale next week or so. If the weather is decent I'll bring it to fuel on Saturday.

Mike, I still own two Mazdas so I'm not too jaded yet. It could have been worse and I bought an Audi. Lol.

 

Congrats Steve. Can't wait to see the ride. And yes, it could have been worse. You could have bought an audi, or (gasp) a porsche.

 

Congratulation Steve. I like how everyone keeps saying it could have been worse, and listing a German car. What about, say, a Cadillac?

Proof that some folks are morons: 87 Mazda RX 7 Cylinder Head 196906 | eBay

The listing does say it's for a rotor housing if you read through it. Why not put that in the title?

 

Could have been worse, could have bought a Camaro.


Where are the pictures Steve, only 8 hours of ownership and the fact that it was likely already dark by the time you got it off the lot don't mean ****.

 

Congrats on the new ride Steve, can't wait for the spring install.

Mike, yes that picture is moronic, the verbiage makes it even worse.

I have been seriously contemplating a new daily driver... from Europe. Probably won't be 'til next year though. I must be crazy to want to own TWO German cars. I should be a good little boy and just buy a GS430 for my dd duties or something like that LOL.

 

I'm in Peoria on biz. Back to Chicago Weds to pick it up. They had to get a second key in from bmw and I'm doing my work thing until then.

James, the stock M Sport bits will do for now. I don't want to see you hurt again.

 

That was a joke Steve, the 135i will run circles around almost anything on the road in stock form... which you will soon find out.

I never thought you would buy a German car as you were always so adamant about the cost of repairs and such. I know,,, it scares me too. I have been looking at (gulp) 2005 Mustang GT's for daily drivers as a result. I just can't bring myself to buying one yet as I didn't care for my brother's 2007 Roush too much. I have also thought about the GTO as you can get one reasonably cheap now. CTS-V's are still a little outta reach for me financially. I realize you gotta pay to play and I guess I got used to having the power, but I don't want to deal with heavy repair costs for cars out of warranty.

Anybody have any suggestions for cars in the 10k range? Fast and fun?