Another Assimilation - VO 1M Coupe European Delivery Journal 12.04.2011

MrRoboto · 04-13-2011, 08:00 PM

Crap...one in Moncton. I am still trying to get an assignment in Halifax.

fastauto · 04-13-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by providence

congrats!! I'm also wondering what's with all these canadian deliveries... just heard that there are only 8 cars currently in production for the ENTIRE US... 5 designated to the west; and 3 to the regions east of the mississippi...

One of those three is mine!

UsualSuspect · 04-13-2011, 08:11 PM

Subscribed! Awesome.

///M1 · 04-13-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WLKSFTLY

The Front Plate is attached with Double Sided Tape....I know becuase mine is sitting on my office desk now....They let me keep it when I arrived at the BMW drop off point in Frankfurt!

Have a great trip MNavigator!! See you at the first SPDA event! Can't wait to see and hear about the other tracks you're going to drive!!

Great to know, thx. So no drilling.

By the way, did you notice your plated started with... M 1

Thx for your awesome thread!

flyga3 · 04-13-2011, 10:51 PM

providence · 04-13-2011, 10:52 PM

so where is the third eastern region car going?

Slappymangooze · 04-14-2011, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jmunro

Is it just me or does the Safety car look lower than the regular 1M?

It is, on the description they made of the war that was one of the things that was different, but i think its only lowered, not different dampers. The engine remained the same, except for the akrapovick that may boost it a little

1erMCoupe · 04-14-2011, 03:51 AM

The MotoGP Safetycar car has KW Clubsport coilovers. I talked to the KW develoment lead at the Geneva Motorshow. KW 3 coilovers should be available soon

positiveions · 04-14-2011, 11:11 AM

the canadians are beating us: 2 Can ED and 0 US

Well congrats. Enjoy the car!

hwelvaar · 04-14-2011, 11:36 AM

OP , where are the updates ?

///1M · 04-14-2011, 11:42 AM

He's having too much fun driving and enjoying Germany.

Grey Dove · 04-14-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ///1M

He's having too much fun driving and enjoying Germany.

I'll bet he's tracking his car in " la bella Italia" now at Imola or Monza or a
smaller and private circuit.

M3 Adjuster · 04-14-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ///1M

He's having too much fun driving and enjoying Germany.

not to mention WIFI access is hard to come by

SamS · 04-14-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

not to mention WIFI access is hard to come by

Is WiFi access in Germany that hard to find, or is it just pay-only? I spent a fair amount of effort to get VOIP working on my iPhone/iPad in anticipation of an ED trip later this year.

MrRoboto · 04-14-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Is WiFi access in Germany that hard to find, or is it just pay-only? I spent a fair amount of effort to get VOIP working on my iPhone/iPad in anticipation of an ED trip later this year.

VoIP on your iPad/iPhone shouldn't be difficult. If you are worried about wifi availability/quality perhaps pick up a local prepaid data sim for the iPhone so you can make VoIP over 3g calls?

SamS · 04-14-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRoboto

VoIP on your iPad/iPhone shouldn't be difficult. If you are worried about wifi availability/quality perhaps pick up a local prepaid data sim for the iPhone so you can make VoIP over 3g calls?

Well, it wasn't really too hard. Maybe an hour or so learning how to get it going, which apps, importing contacts, etc.

Yes, maybe a prepaid data SIM would be the best option.

NL-J · 04-14-2011, 01:58 PM

Aaaargh make it stop! All those ED journals really make me want one haha

Congrats on the gorgeous new 1M!

MrRoboto · 04-14-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Well, it wasn't really too hard. Maybe an hour or so learning how to get it going, which apps, importing contacts, etc.

Yes, maybe a prepaid data SIM would be the best option.

For what it's worth. I found the Bria softphone to work very well on iPhone.

Bigmouth Studio · 04-14-2011, 08:41 PM

good choice of color. love it.

M3 Adjuster · 04-14-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

not to mention WIFI access is hard to come by

Is WiFi access in Germany that hard to find, or is it just pay-only? I spent a fair amount of effort to get VOIP working on my iPhone/iPad in anticipation of an ED trip later this year.

I was in Munich and Leipzig. Both cities had wifi available in every bar and shop practically but it was for pay. I had good signal and could pick my choice of carriers, 02, vodafone, ?.de, and one other company , but I rarely got 3G.

A prepaid sim or finding a wifi carrier is recommended. Wifi at my hotel in munich was 9.95 euro per day,

eeghie · 04-15-2011, 02:12 PM

Trust you had the best of times in your 1M driving through the Austrian Alps and Italy.

My "On demand" Picture Request:

Dedicated pictures of the labels (and the part numbers on them) on the front and rear shock posted here would be very much appreciated.

Previous front shock label location: It helps if the wheel is not in the straight position; angling out at the front. Insert hand in the wheel arch with camera at the top-front side of the wheel and angle camera down slightly in the wheel hub direction.

Grey Dove · 04-15-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MNavigator

Day 2

Sorry to intrude but if you went back to Canada after day 1, do you have any
idea when you'll be back to resume your trip, starting from day 2.
It's just that i'm very interested in your trip thru the alps and on the tracks, you see. All the best!

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providence Private First Class 19 Rep 192 Posts Drives: X3 35xi, F15 X5 (35d), 1M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA / Canada iTrader: (0)	so where is the third eastern region car going?
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NL-J First Lieutenant 21 Rep 313 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NL iTrader: (0)	Aaaargh make it stop! All those ED journals really make me want one haha Congrats on the gorgeous new 1M! __________________ www.vierenzestig.nl
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eeghie Kind of a big deal 300 Rep 1,674 Posts Drives: an 1M not often enough Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: between Unlimited and Hard to Get iTrader: (0)	"On demand" Shock Pictures Request Trust you had the best of times in your 1M driving through the Austrian Alps and Italy. My "On demand" Picture Request: Dedicated pictures of the labels (and the part numbers on them) on the front and rear shock posted here would be very much appreciated. Previous front shock label location: It helps if the wheel is not in the straight position; angling out at the front. Insert hand in the wheel arch with camera at the top-front side of the wheel and angle camera down slightly in the wheel hub direction.
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