My car is arriving today

[dbtheo]

Haven't been this excited about a car in a while

Hopefully sometime in the next couple of hours... just waiting on my salesperson to call

128i, black saphire, black ett, zsp, xenons, htd seats, comfort access & bluetooth

[Excitmnt94]

all 5's please.


when the transport truck pulled up with mine...i flew out the front door to see her while still enclosed. it was like christmas time as a kid.

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by Excitmnt94

all 5's please.


when the transport truck pulled up with mine...i flew out the front door to see her while still enclosed. it was like christmas time as a kid.

Haha, I'll probably do the same, I feel like a junkie waiting for my "fix"

[arsenyc]

GL with delivery! Be gentle for about 1500mil, then rip her up ;]

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by arsenyc

GL with delivery! Be gentle for about 1500mil, then rip her up ;]

Thanks! You know, this is my 3rd bmw (2 three's prior) & I have never even came close to following break in procedure. I suscribe to the theory of driving it harder to get a little more out of the engine & so far so good

[cadeucsb]

Originally Posted by dbtheo

Thanks! You know, this is my 3rd bmw (2 three's prior) & I have never even came close to following break in procedure. I suscribe to the theory of driving it harder to get a little more out of the engine & so far so good

I agree there is a balance, i have never 'babied' an engine and all my cars have been tanks.

ill now knock on wood.

[DVDA]

I am confused, Dbtheo arent you a CA? Couldnt you buy from yourself? lol

[tm30]

Originally Posted by dbtheo

Haven't been this excited about a car in a while

Hopefully sometime in the next couple of hours... just waiting on my salesperson to call

128i, black saphire, black ett, zsp, xenons, htd seats, comfort access & bluetooth

What ship were you on?

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by tm30

What ship were you on?

-Order placed 6/15/09
3:43:23 PM

- Scheduled for daily production pack 6/22/09
9:01:00 PM

- Production started 6/26/09
7:38:28 AM

- Entry assembly 7/3/09

- Assembly 7/6/09

- Assembly finish /quality check 7/6/09

- Vehicle handover to Sales 7/6/09

- Handover to distribution 7/6/09

- Handover to carrier/load assignment 7/6/09

- Dispatched from AG 7/8/09

- BREMERHAVEN PORT OF EXIT 07/13

- COLUMBIA HIGHWAY
8A
HAM110823
10747-02

- NORFOLK SOUTHERN TTGX974563 07/28

- VP SC S. CAROLINA VPC 07/29

- Released to Carrier 0800 PRECISION MOTOR TRANSPORT GROUP
7/28/09

- Delivered from VPC 7/29/09
4:23:00 PM

Arrival just behind my desk 07/31/2009 1:39pm

Gotta go see my ride

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by DVDA

I am confused, Dbtheo arent you a CA? Couldnt you buy from yourself? lol

I am & I did, it was just a little humor...

[tm30]

Sweet! I was on Columbia Highway, too. I should expect mine arriving in Chicago area pretty soon then (unless they had to make repairs)...?

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by tm30

Sweet! I was on Columbia Highway, too. I should expect mine arriving in Chicago area pretty soon then (unless they had to make repairs)...?

that makes us like almost brothers , or atleast cousins

[tm30]

Originally Posted by dbtheo

that makes us like almost brothers , or atleast cousins

And almost identical vehicles.

[Monterra]

Congrats db, wish you as much luck as I've had- mine is about to turn 6 with not one hiccup. Were you able to swing a great deal? Any mods planned? SSK I'm still going back and forth on that.

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by Monterra

Congrats db, wish you as much luck as I've had- mine is about to turn 6 with not one hiccup. Were you able to swing a great deal? Any mods planned? SSK I'm still going back and forth on that.

I beat myself up for a pretty good price

I plan on doing a ssk, probably a UUC piece though... I plan on upgrading the suspension & get some some lighter rims. Other than that not sure...

[tm30]

Originally Posted by dbtheo

Arrival just behind my desk 07/31/2009 1:39pm

Gotta go see my ride

By the by - I'm assuming you meant to put 07/30/2009?

[Monterra]

Let me know what tires you get- hopefully the Pzeros. Let me know what you think of the ride quality. Have you sampled the ssk from BMW? Happen to know what the ZSP wheels weigh? BTW- Contiextreme DW will save you anywhere from 5 to 8 lbs. per corner depending and what you're rolling- Contis are non-RFTs ofcourse.

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by tm30

By the by - I'm assuming you meant to put 07/30/2009?

ha, yep, that was the estimated date, but obviously got here today. looks niiice.

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by Monterra

Let me know what tires you get- hopefully the Pzeros. Let me know what you think of the ride quality. Have you sampled the ssk from BMW? Happen to know what the ZSP wheels weigh? BTW- Contiextreme DW will save you anywhere from 5 to 8 lbs. per corner depending and what you're rolling- Contis are non-RFTs ofcourse.

I got the pirrellis, I have used the ssk from bmw & ucc both, UUC wins hands down, especially with one of their RK's shift knobs. Don't think I will get nonRFT's, I have 2 children, being able to keep moving is important, plus I actually don't have any personal issue with the. Also Bridgstone has new tire coming out which supposedly addresses most RFT concerns... we'll see. I believe the rim weight is in the 27lb range... but not sure... but that is where I will lose it from. I'll turn those into snow wheels.

[NickR1]

you know the rules:



so what kinda deal did you give yourself???

[dbtheo]

Originally Posted by NickR1

you know the rules:



so what kinda deal did you give yourself???

I'll post some pics later after we get it cleaned up.

as for the deal, I don't kiss & tell...



you know it's funny, I see these cars everyday & there is black one that looks just like mine in front of my desk, but it's different when it is your car, it always seems to look a little sharper

[NickR1]

Originally Posted by dbtheo

as for the deal, I don't kiss & tell...

weak sauce dude