Enjoying my new ride!

TheGr8Swami · 08-24-2014, 08:48 AM

My lease on a 2012 550xi MSport was ending and I wanted to try something different. Coming from an RS4 I missed track days and having a touch of spirited fun on the highway; that is until Virginia went draconian!! In my heart I always wanted an M car or truck. Couldn't go back to Audi and their janky maintenance package and warranty!

Last week I took delivery of a 2015 M3 and I'm falling completely in love with the car. It handles like a dream and the stock exhaust note is awesome. The 2nd gear pills like a mule on steroids and the braking is very tight!

I want to thank a few members on this forum for answering my questions about RWD BMW's and dedicated snows! I'll post some pics in a few...

Peace and blessings,

Will

Lynchmob6 · 08-24-2014, 10:23 AM

Congrats!

Keto · 08-24-2014, 10:34 AM

JCN83 · 08-24-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGr8Swami

My lease on a 2012 550xi MSport was ending and I wanted to try something different. Coming from an RS4 I missed track days and having a touch of spirited fun on the highway; that is until Virginia went draconian!! In my heart I always wanted an M car or truck. Couldn't go back to Audi and their janky maintenance package and warranty!

Last week I took delivery of a 2015 M3 and I'm falling completely in love with the car. It handles like a dream and the stock exhaust note is awesome. The 2nd gear pills like a mule on steroids and the braking is very tight!

I want to thank a few members on this forum for answering my questions about RWD BMW's and dedicated snows! I'll post some pics in a few...

Peace and blessings,

Will

I'm curious - what are your plans for winter / snow? This will be my daily so I need to figure this out as well. Thx!

jeff@autocouture · 08-24-2014, 11:21 AM

Congrats on the car, throw some blizzacks on and you'll get through anything

dhoggm3 · 08-24-2014, 12:13 PM

Will, I couldn't agree more. The F80 is even better than I thought it would be.

As for winter, 18" wheels with the same-dimension Blizzaks all around (so you can rotate) will get you anywhere you want to go. Unless you're plowing snow with the splitter. Then all bets are off.

TheGr8Swami · 08-24-2014, 12:28 PM

Going to give her a bath!!

TheGr8Swami · 08-24-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JCN83

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Originally Posted by TheGr8Swami

My lease on a 2012 550xi MSport was ending and I wanted to try something different. Coming from an RS4 I missed track days and having a touch of spirited fun on the highway; that is until Virginia went draconian!! In my heart I always wanted an M car or truck. Couldn't go back to Audi and their janky maintenance package and warranty!

Last week I took delivery of a 2015 M3 and I'm falling completely in love with the car. It handles like a dream and the stock exhaust note is awesome. The 2nd gear pills like a mule on steroids and the braking is very tight!

I want to thank a few members on this forum for answering my questions about RWD BMW's and dedicated snows! I'll post some pics in a few...

Peace and blessings,

Will

I'm curious - what are your plans for winter / snow? This will be my daily so I need to figure this out as well. Thx!

JCN83, I've never ran Blizzaks so I'm going to run a set of Vredestein Wintrac Extreme's this winter.

haynstyleM2 · 08-24-2014, 08:22 PM

Nice ride!! Congrats. Is yours lowered already?

GOLFFRR · 08-24-2014, 08:54 PM

congrats

TheGr8Swami · 08-24-2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by haynstylem4

Nice ride!! Congrats. Is yours lowered already?

Not lowered, too many speed bumps and potholes in the DMV!!

haynstyleM2 · 08-24-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGr8Swami

Not lowered, too many speed bumps and potholes in the DMV!!

looks good! enjoy!

bmwluvr24 · 08-24-2014, 10:57 PM

Looks great bro! Love the black.

Needsdecaf · 08-25-2014, 08:03 AM

Congrats! I ran Conti Extreme contacts on my F10 535 and made it through Snomageddon in January 2011 living in FFX, so you'll be fine with dedicated snows.

Enjoy!

dhoggm3 · 08-25-2014, 08:43 AM

I've run lots of different brands of snows, and the Blizzaks are nothing short of phenomenal. The drawback to them is that when they reach 1/3 tread depth, they are absolutely trash and should be replaced. Don't know why that is, but they're so good the rest of the time, it's worth it.

Tony_YYZ · 08-25-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

I've run lots of different brands of snows, and the Blizzaks are nothing short of phenomenal. The drawback to them is that when they reach 1/3 tread depth, they are absolutely trash and should be replaced. Don't know why that is, but they're so good the rest of the time, it's worth it.

They use two different compounds. The outer layer is what makes them so great in the snow, the inner layer basically turns them into crappy all-seasons.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-25-2014, 04:11 PM

Congrats!

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TheGr8Swami Private First Class 17 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2012 550i M-Sport w/XDrive Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Enjoying my new ride! My lease on a 2012 550xi MSport was ending and I wanted to try something different. Coming from an RS4 I missed track days and having a touch of spirited fun on the highway; that is until Virginia went draconian!! In my heart I always wanted an M car or truck. Couldn't go back to Audi and their janky maintenance package and warranty! Last week I took delivery of a 2015 M3 and I'm falling completely in love with the car. It handles like a dream and the stock exhaust note is awesome. The 2nd gear pills like a mule on steroids and the braking is very tight! I want to thank a few members on this forum for answering my questions about RWD BMW's and dedicated snows! I'll post some pics in a few... Peace and blessings, Will __________________ 2012 550xi MSport - everything but TV's in the head rests!
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TheGr8Swami Private First Class 17 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2012 550i M-Sport w/XDrive Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Going to give her a bath!! Attached Images __________________ 2012 550xi MSport - everything but TV's in the head rests!
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Needsdecaf Major General 6638 Rep 6,720 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I ran Conti Extreme contacts on my F10 535 and made it through Snomageddon in January 2011 living in FFX, so you'll be fine with dedicated snows. Enjoy!
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