Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 I hope you left the traction control on with such unpredictable weather today haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Ha! Was a bit slippery in places. Followed a 90s Esprit and brand new looking Evora (?) on the way back. Fun! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Would that be daniels635turbo by any chance? Talk to him on the bimmerfurums and he's a real nice guy. He grew up in my town and has asked repeatedly that I take both my 7's to the Castlecliff Domain and take some pics for him. Gotta wash the 740i first though..lol Jeff, do you mind if I copy the pic of the 7 and 8 together and post it in my thread on the other site? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Yep, that's the chap. Lives in Penn State now. Turns out we have some mutual friends... Small world! No probs using pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Those Lotus Evoras are nice. Run a Toyota 3.5 V6 NA or Supercharged. Such a great engine for that kinda car. Same motor in the Lexus IS350, Camry 3.5 V6 etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Looks a bit like a Toyota too. Definitely Supra-esque. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Much preferred the Black Esprit v8 bi turbo that was in front : 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 14, 2015 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 14, 2015 Nice little parking space at the new pad! I'd get some of those restaurant windbreak screens that can roll up like this to keep windy debris & side ways rain way from the car, would make a massive difference to your working conditions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 14, 2015 Great idea... Although we are in a rather lovely little gully that has a fantastic micro-climate and virtually no wind! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted July 14, 2015 Your engine bay is stunning. But then it matches the rest of your car. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Hello! 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Subtle add-ons but make such a change, your old signature pic shows that with the absent front lip! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 7, 2015 seriously hawwwt 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 Decided I hate your current plate, you need a black one.. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 Decided I hate your current plate, you need a black one.. jooles 850i black plate.jpg Hate the blue one on my 750i as well but luv what you've done with that black. Awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 9, 2015 Better yet... 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Installed a set of (alleged) Schnitzer chips for a friend's 1991 diamond schwarz 850i. Of course, we had to test them and find a nice backdrop for some early evening photos... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Haha, I got really confused by the LHD interior shot for a second. I then realised it was your car AND another one in LHD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 You didn't notice there were two cars in the first pic, Mike? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 You didn't notice there were two cars in the first pic, Mike? I went to the bottom and scrolled up haha, hence the WTF moment. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineExports 1 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 An 850 with a tow bar - fantastic haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 22, 2015 Drove to Napier and back this weekend - just under 1000kms round trip - and it was an absolute pleasure. So much grip in the twisties it's insane and more than enough power to make the very best of the steep uphill passing lanes between Taupo and Napier. Engine absolutely purred and managed a 12.7L/100 average despite some spirited driving. That may not sound that flash but is pretty amazing compared to the 24L/100 she sits on with my general weekend use! Unfortunately, the AC compressor developed a death rattle halfway. I'm picking failed clutch bearing as the same thing happened to my old E39. Probably cheaper to replace the unit than repair, so hoping I can find a good used one. It was stinking hot in the Bay, so it was a tad sweaty on the return journey but that's what the big pillarless coupe windows are for. I am deaf now though and my hair looks like Kramer from Seinfeld. Forgot to take the camera so had to rely on phone pics... 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted November 22, 2015 good golly thats a good looking car. That height coupled with the lower skirting looks great. Loving the first pic! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 23, 2015 Yeah much improved with that front lip extension. They should have all been like that front factory Pretty good economy too. Its nice when big engined cars deliver such. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
