Frankfurt 1er Pic ideas

[Drillslinger]

OK guys, what kind of things are we looking for in regards to pics from the IAA? I figured, since there are at least a couple of us that'll be there, if we could get things all together into one post then it would help. I've already read that folks want to see the undercarriage and exhaust and I'll also try to focus on the interior. I'm only 5'6" so I won't be much help to some of you as far as interior space goes... but I'll try What other "aspects" should we concentrate on?

Thanks

[Maximus Decimus]

What day did you decide on? I'll be there on the 15th. I'll try to get good vids and pics for everyone. Hopefully they'll have colors other than what everyone has seen already.

[Brookside]

This is so smart- I'd like to see accuracy of color.
You guys know there's been speculation about Sedona Red- is it bronze-red?
A darker red?

Also, I think all of us would like to hear your impressions-
maybe if there were a time we knew you were posting we could go "live"
and questions could be ans. accurately in real time.
That could be fun.

[Drillslinger]

Originally Posted by Maximus Decimus

What day did you decide on? I'll be there on the 15th.

I'll be there on Tuesday and Wednesday (11th and 12th)

I'll try and get a vid of the unveiling on Tuesday but if it's as crowded as it was for the '05 Z4 Coupe unveiling, I may not get a good enough spot (I'll try though :wink

[Drillslinger]

Originally Posted by Brookside

This is so smart- I'd like to see accuracy of color.
You guys know there's been speculation about Sedona Red- is it bronze-red?
A darker red?

Also, I think all of us would like to hear your impressions-
maybe if there were a time we knew you were posting we could go "live"
and questions could be ans. accurately in real time.
That could be fun.

I'll be pretty busy to be honest After the BMW conference I'll have enough time (depending on internet connectivity @ the IAA) to post up some initial pics/video but then it'll be off to the races before the Audi & VW press conferences

At the latest I'll start posting stuff Tuesday night (Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone). Naturally I'll have to take care of the Websites that are getting me there first (I'm "kinda" working) but I won't forget this place either

[atr_hugo]

Drillslinger - you scored a press pass? If you see a guy named Frank Aukofer - punch him and say, "Hugo says hi!"

[Drillslinger]

Ok, so the current "list" is:

Basic Interior design (MMI vs non-MMI if available)

Interior size (Space avail. for passenger, etc.)

Colors (How do real-worl colors compare to brochure. What is "Sedona Red" really?)

Basic (Subjective) Impressions (Build quality, quality of parts/materials, wheels & brakes, rear spoiler "lip" on 135i, etc.)

Let me know what else y'all think of :smile: What I'm going to do is print out a list and take it with me

[Drillslinger]

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Drillslinger - you scored a press pass? If you see a guy named Frank Aukofer - punch him and say, "Hugo says hi!"

Yup, 2nd IAA in a row that I've managed to convince someone to put their reputation at stake
Google says that Frank Aukofer retired from the Journal Sentinel :iono: But if I see the name... I'll be sure to assault him for you (Then get beat down by about 30 plain-clothes Polizei )

[atr_hugo]

Yeah he's a freelance now - good guy (old like me) and don't get him started on telling jokes. He and I sat around a table at a Subaru event a few years back and went for hours!

[Harold]

Originally Posted by Drillslinger

At the latest I'll start posting stuff Tuesday night (Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone). Naturally I'll have to take care of the Websites that are getting me there first (I'm "kinda" working) but I won't forget this place either

We'll all be waiting with abated breath for your pics and impressions :thumbup::thumbup: :biggrin:

[TheoIam]

SWEEET!! We want all the pics you can get us!!

[128er]

I BEG YOU TO TRY TO CAPTURE PHOTOS OF THE 128i!!!

Other than that,definently focus on the interior, what packages it has (look for Homelink for Premium Package), and more colors than just Sedona Red!

[fishbulb]

Details - how big/small is it REALLY?

Pics or not, please, please let us know if it has dual exhaust from the turbos back.

Acurate colors would be great as well - even though i am 99% sure I will be getting TiAg anyway!

thank you and enjoy!!!!

-jac

[larry lawless]

Originally Posted by TheoIam

SWEEET!! We want all the pics you can get us!!

+1
Yeah and don't forget the 128 either.
Thanx

[Powerman]

Oh ya, this might not mean much with what you see and what we will get in the states but.....

See what tires are on the 135i. The mags talk about performance rubber. That does not necessarily mean non-run flats, but I am curious if they will show it with the same performance tires as the M3. I forget what they are now, but they are not run flats.

[atr_hugo]

The hi-res photos show Bridgestone RE-050s - we matched the tread pattern with a pic found on TireRack (shows you how anal this group is ; -).

[Powerman]

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

The hi-res photos show Bridgestone RE-050s - we matched the tread pattern with a pic found on TireRack (shows you how anal this group is ; -).

I've been keeping up, but I missed that. Sweet. And yes, those are the ones on the M3. Don't know much about them, I'm just happy they are not run flats.

[Robert]

Take some photos of the car's under carriage.

[DimaGt]

Take a picture with one of your friends next to it, to see the actual size of the car, or something like that... I just want to see the Real size of this car...Have fun and thanks...Also snap E90 M3 if you can..

[Robert]

Originally Posted by DimaGt

Take a picture with one of your friends next to it, to see the actual size of the car, or something like that... I just want to see the Real size of this car...Have fun and thanks...Also snap E90 M3 if you can..

I want a picture of the rear seat's spacing as well.

[CDR_UK]

I'd like to know if there is any real ducting from the front bumper to cool the front brakes please.

[Drillslinger]

Originally Posted by DimaGt

Take a picture with one of your friends next to it, to see the actual size of the car, or something like that... I just want to see the Real size of this car...Have fun and thanks...Also snap E90 M3 if you can..

We made it to Germany and I'll be catching up with everything throughout today and tomorrow.
The plan for showing the actual size is to get video of my chubby 5'6" self walking around it and then another vid or 2 of me in the front and back. My friend is going with me and I'm trying to convince him to test out the size of the interior as he's taller than I am. He's just not sure he wants his face ALL OVER the internet :iono:

I'll be back later