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      03-31-2025, 04:12 AM   #21189
demas
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Drives: F10 550i | E82 135i 6MT
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Yokosuka, Japan

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2013 F10 550i  [9.00]
2011 E82 135i  [10.00]
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Originally Posted by MParallel View Post
Drove it properly for the first time!

Today was the official inspection at our 'DOT' to make the car road legal and be eligible for license plates.

It passed with flying colors and the inspector was impressed by its low milage and every option (bar CD Changer).

So what to day. I love it. N55 with DCT is just match made in heaven. Since I have zero muscle memory for this car, driving of needed careful feathering of the throttle as it could be a bit jerky.

Wonder if the stainless steel 'iS' pedal is going to change that or not.

Then there's the active steering. Very interesting. Again, no muscle memory, but I knew what to expect. First impression is a definite positive.
Transitions is what I need to learn, but once I get to drive this daily, it should become very natural.
Roundabouts hardly take any steering input.


Now one more hoop to jump to (pay import tax) and then waiting for my papers so I can have plates pressed.

How does she compare to the old school E36?





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2013 F10 550i M-Sport | AC Schnitzer Springs | CMP Chassis Brace | PS4S

2011 E82 135i M-Sport | Evolution Racewerks CP | Stock | Stock | Stock
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