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@chiplee, wow, thanks for sharing! I love the work you've done...seriously, that's amazing. I wish our 3 car garage looked even a fraction of yours. We have so much space, but my parents don't throw any junk and everything I end up cleaning/clearing for space ends up getting occupied no matter what I do. Our floor also definitely needs to be redone as well.
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Congratulations! I hope your wife enjoys the new F15. Looks great.
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Thanks. First week was awesome. This one is an upgrade from our E70 in just about every way, but we were just as excited about that car when we bought it in 2010. I'll be interested to see if BMW can turn out another X5 upgrade in 6 or 7 years that offers as much of an improvement over the F15 as the F15 does over the E70. Msport steering wheel and head liner and leather dash add a very special touch of refinement to the interior, as does fine line trim and ceramic controls. The control display and the head up display are awesome as well, and I think we are both comfort access cripples already. The transmission feels even smoother, if that's possible, and the electric steering makes the vehicle feel more nimble. I think Harman Kardon is good for the price but not "great". All in all, we're in love. M50d grill inserts and a few subtle mods should be all this one needs for the duration of our ownership.
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09-22-2014, 02:05 PM | #29 |
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Chip, thanks to your pics and thread I finalized my wife's order this morning and broke down and got the leather dash with black Dakota! I think it looks great, and adds a bit more luxurious feel at a much lower price than getting a design package. Thanks for posting!
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Beautiful X5... Msport just makes the new F15 so much better.
Love the steering wheel with paddle shifters I am a little confused about people's comment about the steering being more precise or other positive comments over the hydraulic steering from the E70. Can you comment more in details on how the F15 is more improved over the E70 other than the interior which is given |
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At high speed though, the road conditions and even weather conditions can really wreck your drive. I ran into some gusty conditions delivering ours to my wife and it was very labor intensive keeping it between the lines. This was in eco pro mode, so I don't know if comfort or even sport might have stiffened up the wheel to make it less of a fight. I have no idea how it's programed. A poster in another thread said he's considering having toe in added (front tires turned in toward each other slightly) which can make a car drive nicer at the expense of some tire wear and efficiency. I think that might be a good idea. He seemed to know the e70 shipped from the factory with toe in and the F15 is not shipping that way. I haven't done any research about that but if true it seems like a good place to start if the steering bugs you. Last edited by chiplee; 09-22-2014 at 03:06 PM.. |
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Great photos, i was like, is that a kid in the back. Awesome photos, last one is of course the coolest! Great car and nice photos, thanks for sharing!
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Great pics Chip. Interior looks awesome. Can't wait to get the same setup.
BTW, I hope my 20" come with Pirellis and not the crappy Dunolps
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Gorgeous photos man. Dig the Hornet selfie! congrats.
My f15 (always wanted one of those ) is scheduled to arrive at my dealer on Monday. This will be the longest weekend I have ever had to endure. |
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Congrats! Looks great, love the leather dash and fine line trim.
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