NE Off-Topic (Catching you bench on fire and other randomness)

and 1 · 10-24-2009, 04:14 PM

yeah dude i'm with larry on this...sweet ride for sure but how's it gonna do better than the 1 in the winter??

arrutled · 10-24-2009, 05:19 PM

Its gonna be safer than the maxima though, thats fer sure.

Bdh821 · 10-24-2009, 07:35 PM

after driving it in the rain today, lets just say it will be interesting in snow... maybe some good snows and some weight in the trunk it will be good?! hopefully but overall the car is badass!!

and 1 · 10-25-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bdh821

after driving it in the rain today, lets just say it will be interesting in snow... maybe some good snows and some weight in the trunk it will be good?! hopefully but overall the car is badass!!

fact

Bdh821 · 10-25-2009, 01:54 PM

maxima is sold!

arrutled · 10-25-2009, 03:35 PM

how much?

arrutled · 10-25-2009, 05:43 PM

Larry,
How was the game??? hooligans treat you well?

Bdh821 · 10-25-2009, 07:27 PM

Claybared the V today with some Z5. Wanted to do Z2 but it was dark by the time Z5 was done so I said eff it.. Looks SICK. Need pics

$1300 for the maxima.. I'm happy.

Larry, I'm soooo jealous

BlackjackMulligan · 10-26-2009, 07:50 AM

Wow that V is SICK!!!!! BTW, I love my '08 CTS (not V), it is a great car.

Throw an exhaust on that puppy and wow what a car. Is it a 6M (or is that all they came with?)

ML · 10-26-2009, 07:55 AM

Somebody needs to photoshop a pic of of that car with some nice wide sidewall tires and steel rims.

larryn · 10-26-2009, 04:50 PM

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Larry,
How was the game??? hooligans treat you well?

Surreal. We had 12th row tix, but when we got there, they had the first 10 rows with a tarpaulin on them... so we effectively were in the 2nd row, 20 yd line.

What was weird was that the place was filled with Pats jerseys, but they were mostly Brits just out to enjoy a game, and were cheering for any decent play. The crappy thing was they piped things like "DEFENSE, DEFENSE" over the loud speakers down by the field to make it seem like the crowd was saying it. If it were not for us being right up front, we would not have known that.

Overall, really fun crowd, mediocre game for Brady, but Tampa is currently bad enough to still get a blow out even with a mediocre performance. Btw, tube system is incredible to handle 85k people all rushing towards a single Tube stop, and we were able to get right out. TOTALLY different from the cluster that Rt 1 becomes after a game.

arrutled · 10-26-2009, 06:41 PM

Yeah, they know how to do transportation over there! Glad you had fun!

Bdh821 · 10-26-2009, 08:35 PM

The CTS-V's pre 09 are all manual. The car is definatly badass, but IMHO, it doesn't even compair to the BMW with quality

BlackjackMulligan · 10-26-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdh821

The CTS-V's pre 09 are all manual. The car is definatly badass, but IMHO, it doesn't even compair to the BMW with quality

You're luckier than me then. Since picking up my CTS in '08 the only time it's been in the shop was for fresh Mobil 1. No unscheduled stops, no hiccups. My 1er has been in the shop 3 times since Feb '09, none routine.

The interior on my '08 CTS trumps the 1er hands down. However, the 1er is far more fun to drive, no doubt.

Overall, I like the cars pretty the same, if not the Caddy slightly more.

Bdh821 · 10-26-2009, 09:13 PM

well if were talking about unschedualed maintaince, my 1er has been in a $hit load of times for dumb stuff.. BMWs service SUCKS too. I'm just talking about ride quality and fit and finish.

elciddragon · 10-28-2009, 05:16 PM

Anyone know where I can find an american flag pin and/or a red awareness bracelet for anything? Go figure it would be so difficult to be patriotic around here. Prize to whoever guesses what its for...

amybang · 10-29-2009, 05:14 PM

I'm guessing you should try Claire's Accessories at any major mall.

Are you going as Sarah Palin?

amy!

arrutled · 11-02-2009, 06:04 AM

If your a bad driver, it might not be your fault.........
http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-rese...our-fault.html

ML · 11-02-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

If your a bad driver, it might not be your fault.........
http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-rese...our-fault.html

Does that mean that we will have to provide DNA samples to get insurance now, or at least determine the rate?

arrutled · 11-02-2009, 07:51 AM

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Does that mean that we will have to provide DNA samples to get insurance now, or at least determine the rate?

nahhhh, just your autocross times

and 1 · 11-02-2009, 09:58 AM

did you read the end of the article?? sounds like the good drivers pay for it in the end...

"The gene variant [the one that's been associated with bad driving habits] isn’t all bad as it has been discovered to keep individuals with diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and multiple sclerosis mentally sharper than those without."

arrutled · 11-03-2009, 03:53 PM

I had to go in for service today, asked them if they could figure out what clicks up front during cornering. they told me I had the wrong size tires on (which is true) and tried to charge me 70 bucks for that diagnosis. I must look like a fool.

10-24-2009, 04:14 PM	#639
and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	yeah dude i'm with larry on this...sweet ride for sure but how's it gonna do better than the 1 in the winter?? __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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10-24-2009, 05:19 PM	#640
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Its gonna be safer than the maxima though, thats fer sure. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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10-24-2009, 07:35 PM	#641
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	after driving it in the rain today, lets just say it will be interesting in snow... maybe some good snows and some weight in the trunk it will be good?! hopefully but overall the car is badass!!
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10-25-2009, 01:54 PM	#643
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	maxima is sold!
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10-25-2009, 03:35 PM	#644
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	how much? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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10-25-2009, 05:43 PM	#645
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Larry, How was the game??? hooligans treat you well? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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10-25-2009, 07:27 PM	#646
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	Claybared the V today with some Z5. Wanted to do Z2 but it was dark by the time Z5 was done so I said eff it.. Looks SICK. Need pics $1300 for the maxima.. I'm happy. Larry, I'm soooo jealous
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10-26-2009, 07:50 AM	#647
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	Wow that V is SICK!!!!! BTW, I love my '08 CTS (not V), it is a great car. Throw an exhaust on that puppy and wow what a car. Is it a 6M (or is that all they came with?) __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
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10-26-2009, 07:55 AM	#648
ML Change for a Nickle? 14 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2006 M3, Mazda truck Join Date: May 2008 Location: Westfield, MA iTrader: (1)	Somebody needs to photoshop a pic of of that car with some nice wide sidewall tires and steel rims. __________________ "I tasted death many times on the river today. Do you want to know what it tasted like? Do you REALLY want to know? Well I'll tell you then: it tasted like BEEF JERKY." - unknown paddler 8/1/09
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10-26-2009, 06:41 PM	#650
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Yeah, they know how to do transportation over there! Glad you had fun! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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10-26-2009, 08:35 PM	#651
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	The CTS-V's pre 09 are all manual. The car is definatly badass, but IMHO, it doesn't even compair to the BMW with quality
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10-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#653
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	well if were talking about unschedualed maintaince, my 1er has been in a $hit load of times for dumb stuff.. BMWs service SUCKS too. I'm just talking about ride quality and fit and finish.
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10-28-2009, 05:16 PM	#654
elciddragon Private First Class 8 Rep 149 Posts Drives: BMW 135i LeMans Blue Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where I can find an american flag pin and/or a red awareness bracelet for anything? Go figure it would be so difficult to be patriotic around here. Prize to whoever guesses what its for...
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10-29-2009, 05:14 PM	#655
amybang ... and Orca too! 29 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible (AW/CR) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belmont, MA iTrader: (0)	I'm guessing you should try Claire's Accessories at any major mall. Are you going as Sarah Palin? amy!
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11-02-2009, 06:04 AM	#656
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	If your a bad driver, it might not be your fault......... http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-rese...our-fault.html __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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11-02-2009, 09:58 AM	#659
and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	did you read the end of the article?? sounds like the good drivers pay for it in the end... "The gene variant [the one that's been associated with bad driving habits] isn’t all bad as it has been discovered to keep individuals with diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and multiple sclerosis mentally sharper than those without." __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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11-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#660
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	I had to go in for service today, asked them if they could figure out what clicks up front during cornering. they told me I had the wrong size tires on (which is true) and tried to charge me 70 bucks for that diagnosis. I must look like a fool. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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