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12-15-2012, 09:44 PM
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Yeah we have... Montreal Engineering school...
Yeah we have... Montreal Engineering school shooting in the 80's comes to mind, and the one in Taber, Alberta... Guns that are readily available make impulsive people more lethal, but the...
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09-05-2012, 11:46 AM
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F10/F11: KW V3's made my 335 come alive. Pricing was so...
KW V3's made my 335 come alive. Pricing was so fair I can't even remember what it was.
Having said that, I have a much higher satisfaction level with the OEM springs and dampers on the M5, so I'll... -
08-28-2012, 12:32 AM
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The Garrett tech section actually has some...
The Garrett tech section actually has some excellent material. For those willing to click and read, the learning objective will be accomplished. I won't cut and paste as that would violate the...
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08-28-2012, 12:24 AM
Thread: A Note To Tuners Re: Track Tunes
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Cobb has provided a range of throttle maps on...
Cobb has provided a range of throttle maps on their N54 flash in response to similar requests.
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08-26-2012, 03:20 AM
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Sticky, I feel your pain. But I just don't care...
Sticky, I feel your pain. But I just don't care enough to shed a tear.
My M5, on a tight techncial track, just reeled in a list of cars that would be embarassed to listed here. (911 turbo, C6 Vette,... -
06-19-2012, 01:58 PM
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S63/S63TU: Dyno comparison?
Dyno comparison?
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05-28-2012, 03:31 PM
Thread: An enthusiast's review of the F10M5
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F10/F11: ThumbsUp! Glad you enjoyed.
ThumbsUp! Glad you enjoyed.
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05-26-2012, 10:20 AM
Thread: An enthusiast's review of the F10M5
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F10/F11: Thx, The car is being shipped. The 6-8 week wait...
Thx,
The car is being shipped. The 6-8 week wait is a bit tough, but I wouldn't trade the experience in Germany for earlier delivery.
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05-17-2012, 04:45 PM
Thread: An enthusiast's review of the F10M5
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F10/F11: An enthusiast's review of the F10M5
Have you ever looked forward to something, built it up in your mind, and then been let down or bitterly disappointed? I've done this to myself with movies, trips, gadgets, and yes - even cars....
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04-25-2012, 02:40 PM
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F10/F11: How do you disable active sound?
How do you disable active sound?
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04-21-2012, 11:49 AM
Thread: Top gear topic about the new F10 M5
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F10/F11: "Might be the best all around car in the world...
"Might be the best all around car in the world right now."
Nice! I love how the critics (and we need them) rarely see the big picture. There's always something that should be changed - it's how... -
02-09-2012, 09:42 AM
Thread: COBB Tuning AccessPORT Discussion Thread
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Sounds like it's all on track. Post here when...
Sounds like it's all on track. Post here when you've got a fix! :)
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02-08-2012, 10:16 AM
Thread: COBB Tuning AccessPORT Discussion Thread
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Try rolling back to the previous set of maps. My...
Try rolling back to the previous set of maps. My experience with the set named 'sport' and 'aggressive' was similar. I described it as a 'stepping' of applied torque that felt a bit like an electric...
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01-14-2012, 12:48 AM
Thread: COBB Tuning AccessPORT Discussion Thread
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It's a computer => definately possible. Dunno if...
It's a computer => definately possible. Dunno if anyone has done it though.
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01-13-2012, 10:52 AM
Thread: COBB Tuning AccessPORT Discussion Thread
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Cornerning stability is a big part of the...
Cornerning stability is a big part of the handling dynamics equation and depends on available grip at the front and rear of the car. Give a specific tire choice, neutral throttle 'attitude' at the...
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01-12-2012, 10:33 PM
Thread: COBB Tuning AccessPORT Discussion Thread
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Glad to see you guys on the board. I've been...
Glad to see you guys on the board. I've been running the AP for about a year and loving it. My only gripe was with the OE throttle map combined with monster torque. It made it tought to drive...
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01-11-2012, 01:35 PM
Thread: Favorite Video Editing Software
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+1 for Vegas. It's easy to use, has great...
+1 for Vegas. It's easy to use, has great features, and good output options.
Movie Maker is fine for basic editing, but has limited features and limited output formats.
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01-11-2012, 01:32 PM
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An articulate *-hole, I must say. ;)
An articulate *-hole, I must say.
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12-21-2011, 10:54 AM
Thread: Intercooler Design
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Great thread! Thx for sharing info. I'd love...
Great thread! Thx for sharing info.
I'd love to see test results showing heat transfer and pressure drop for a few representative flow rates.
Measure, and stop wondering.
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12-08-2011, 06:09 PM
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Fixed. :) Thx for digging into this!
Fixed. :)
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11-10-2011, 04:18 PM
Thread: Ipad 2 advice
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The iPad may not have the tech specs that some...
The iPad may not have the tech specs that some other have, but it's very very usable.
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11-08-2011, 10:44 AM
Thread: COBB stage 2+ misfiring?
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Cobb should be able to fix that. From what I've...
Cobb should be able to fix that. From what I've heard that response is an effort by the DMI (or whatever BMW calls the ECU) to manage what it sees as an overboost or load exceeding target condition....
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11-04-2011, 03:50 PM
Thread: COBB stage 2+ misfiring?
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Are you observing parital throttle closures...
Are you observing parital throttle closures during WOT? Fluctuations in TP when you're holding the throttle steady?
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11-03-2011, 11:03 AM
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2 out of 3 ain't bad. Unless you realllly care...
2 out of 3 ain't bad. Unless you realllly care about response.
Light>Heavy - agreed, but there plenty of NA motors that'll make 560 hp. Torque from the basement? Nope...
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11-03-2011, 09:24 AM
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M has traditionally been about response, agility,...
M has traditionally been about response, agility, and balance. The turbo adds power (which is not on the list) and reduces response. - I should have said 'M puristist'.
That said, I drive nothing...






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