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07-22-2019, 07:35 PM
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7k 128i with a stick all day over the 1m or 135i.
Smash it, run it into the ground, get another one for the same price all day long. Don't get me wrong 1M is nice but it's too collectors-ish to be driving around everyday if you want to preserve the value. A 128i is 80% the dynamics at 20% of the cost.
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07-22-2019, 09:26 PM
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128i would be great for autox and back roads. I partially bought the 1M because of its rarity and collectibility. It is strictly a stress reliever fun car and I don't expect to add a lot of mileage.
Taming the power surge of the 1M twin turbos at autox is a challenge. I enjoy a challenge and like driving an exciting car. It is quite a handful with traction control off.
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07-22-2019, 09:50 PM
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I'd say the 128i would compare to an E36 M3.
Anyways.
Had to buy a new car battery. $295 for a Motomaster Ultra AGM H8/Group 49, well its $274 once I return old battery
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07-22-2019, 09:51 PM
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#154 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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re: falling p-car tax: yes the company is trying to pump out more GT products but is waning demand observed more because alberta's economy is shrinking and bc's real estate equity is reversing or is it a trend seen across north america and beyond?
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07-22-2019, 10:33 PM
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#155 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero  re: falling p-car tax: yes the company is trying to pump out more GT products but is waning demand observed more because alberta's economy is shrinking and bc's real estate equity is reversing or is it a trend seen across north america and beyond? | It’s not so much waining demand as it is over-supply, the price melt is not local to any specific geographic region either.
It used to be that the vehicles for sale page on RL would occasionally have one or two GT3’s for sale, now the RL vehicles for sale page is dominated by GT cars.
Before 2015 autotrader.ca would have at most 4-5 GT cars for sale at any given time, now there is close to 200 when you count all GT2, GT2 RS, GT3, GT3 RS, and GT4.
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07-23-2019, 07:34 AM
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I hope 1M goes up and GT cars come down in price  Porsche has done a good job of meeting demand instead of letting flippers reap the profits. It is a fine balance to keep them exclusive and exciting but also maximize sales numbers.
Just completed my first autox in my 1M this past Sunday. Stock with 2 deg negative camber in the front.
Turn in and rotation was great. My biggest challenge was learning to handle the surge in torque from the twin turbo. NA is certainly more linear for low speed (2nd gear max) autox that I run locally.
I tried with Sport mode on and MDM and it was way too sensitive and twitchy. Switched to just MDM then traction control off. Much better. It will take a lot more seat time to get used to the car.
I'm on Michelin Pilot Sports (new) and certainly miss the RE71R I used to run. Everyone runs them at our my local autox now as they are cheap and plentiful at Costco. They are too soft for lapping days / HPDE unfortunately. Fun on track but RE71R don't last. 
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07-23-2019, 08:20 AM
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Are you running the Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Pilot Sport PS2?
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07-23-2019, 08:29 AM
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#158 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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I'm on Michelin Pilot Sports (new) and certainly miss the RE71R I used to run. Everyone runs them at our my local autox now as they are cheap and plentiful at Costco. They are too soft for lapping days / HPDE unfortunately. Fun on track but RE71R don't last.
| I've had Michelin Pilot Sports, Pilot Super Sports, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500, Hankook RS4s.
If you want something similar to the PSS, but at much more of a bargain, without significant inside shoulder wear, get the Firestone! Plenty of grip and good treadlife. Plus I got a set for sale LOL
That said, if you want something closer to RE71R, get the Hankook RS4s. Great tire, you'll be holding grip on the last few sessions of a lapping day, while everyone else on RE71Rs are slipping around. Plus they last so much longer
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07-23-2019, 10:05 AM
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Teg that 1M is sexy as hell! I also s15  . Good seeing you guys using your cars the way it's meant to be used.
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07-23-2019, 03:56 PM
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I have Michelin Pilot Sport. I think they are the OEM replacement. Appreciate the info.
Bic baws what are the sizes and tread left?
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07-23-2019, 04:42 PM
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#161 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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Bic baws what are the sizes and tread left?
| 245/35/19 square 8/32" (new is 10/32")
Post is in tire fourm
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07-24-2019, 01:03 PM
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Ok thanks. Too narrow for me
I can actually run 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 on stock wheels
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07-25-2019, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TouringTeg Ok thanks. Too narrow for me
I can actually run 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 on stock wheels | Im running 275/35/19 on the rear Style 220s 19x9.5 on the rear.
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07-25-2019, 05:33 PM
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Any pics ^ a friend has 18x9.5 +22 I could squeeze 275/35/18 or just use 265/35/18
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07-26-2019, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by TouringTeg Any pics ^ a friend has 18x9.5 +22 I could squeeze 275/35/18 or just use 265/35/18 | I'll take some later. Any specific shots you want?
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07-26-2019, 06:14 AM
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Thank you Really just curious to see how much the 275 bulges on the 9.5 I know all tire brands are different and even 19" will be a little different than 18"
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07-26-2019, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TouringTeg Thank you Really just curious to see how much the 275 bulges on the 9.5 I know all tire brands are different and even 19" will be a little different than 18" | These are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+. Michelins generally sit wider than other tire brands from what I've seen personally.
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07-26-2019, 10:25 AM
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#168 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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Anyone going out to any of the drag events in Mission this summer? I put together a facebook event and invited a bunch of people for an upcoming Street Legals day on August 9th if others are interested. Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2587895727889296/
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Originally Posted by toyota86 the guys over at lambo vancouver said there are 60-70 pre-orders already. don't quote me though. | | |
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07-26-2019, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by The_AK Anyone going out to any of the drag events in Mission this summer? I put together a facebook event and invited a bunch of people for an upcoming Street Legals day on August 9th if others are interested. Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2587895727889296/ | i went to most of the friday night legals this season, but i missed all of the drag and drift events, next drag and drift is on Aug 14, if its not 30c ill hit both events .
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07-26-2019, 10:43 AM
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#170 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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Originally Posted by dorian i went to most of the friday night legals this season, but i missed all of the drag and drift events, next drag and drift is on Aug 14, if its not 30c ill hit both events .
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Originally Posted by toyota86 the guys over at lambo vancouver said there are 60-70 pre-orders already. don't quote me though. | | |
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07-26-2019, 11:41 AM
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#171 | | I STILL don't get it
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"Strictly the biggest shit talkers only. Change your oil, tighten your lug nuts, fix your boost leaks, buy some tires, or just come out to see what happens.
NHRA approved helmet not required since none of you fools are doing better than 13.99 on the quarter mile (unless you have a passenger)."
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07-26-2019, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by E90M3 These are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+. Michelins generally sit wider than other tire brands from what I've seen personally.
Ignore my swirly ass paint, Jerez Black is a high maintenance paint. https://imgur.com/a/kACQASd | Thanks that fits pretty square.
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07-28-2019, 02:53 PM
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#173 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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So I got another code today ._. sigh. It's a code I thought I already fixed:
D3: dme: idle-speed control valve mechanical fault - with the wonderful triffecta of lights - DSC full off and EML
The first time around I replaced (all new) intake boots and a bosche idle control valve. Thankfully, I purchased from FCP Euro, but the labour to put the ICV in is gonna be another nightmare.
I'm doubtful that it's mechanical fault AGAIN, especially because it's a NEW BOSCHE unit.
Anyone got any ideas?
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07-28-2019, 08:40 PM
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Quick shot of my 128i on square 18x8.5 Apex SM10s.
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07-29-2019, 11:13 AM
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#175 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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What do you guys think about a 128i auto for the wife? Does it sap all the fun out of it?
She's not going to learn to drive stick but would like a cute little 2dr coupe to run around in.
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