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      03-27-2010, 04:50 PM   #1
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Exclamation More pics of my F10

After 1 week of ownership I thought I would post more pics and give you an update...
The most impressive things are the 8 speed sport auto gearbox; it changes really quickly and smoothly. If you want to change differently, the paddles instantly do what you command (unless it would mean revs too low etc). If you do not use them again, it keeps the gear but reverts back to auto mode. Brilliant.
Economy is really impressive; 48 mpg on a run at 80+ mph; this is dropping now to 44 mpg with more town driving.
Little things like the rear occupant seat belt alert is cool. When you start up, there are 3 red occupants displayed. If there is a seat belt fastened in the rear, the appropriate red man changes to green with a selt belt on.
I have posted below more pics; note the sealing around the engine - presumably for noise (which is clearly very effective). I have also shown the hinges and bonnet (hood) catches - a feat of engineering in their own right!
Also, note the warning signs under the bonnet
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      03-27-2010, 05:14 PM   #2
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thx for sharing so many pics of a great car!
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      03-27-2010, 05:58 PM   #3
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A few questions S'il Vous plait

Any noticeable lag on acceleration?

Hows the Brake dust buildup?

Do the windows in the back roll all the way down?
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      03-28-2010, 07:37 AM   #4
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One question:

Did you order "Windscreen with grey shade band" or was there that dark blind already by default on top of the windscreen ?
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      03-28-2010, 03:24 PM   #5
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      03-29-2010, 03:37 AM   #6
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is that the hood locking mechanism in the last pic? how come it seems very complicated?
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      03-29-2010, 06:55 AM   #7
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Hi, can you assist me about the rims for the F10 as I have been searching all over but cannot seem to find the answer. Can the 19 inch M5 style 166 rims on the e60 fit the f10 ? Does anyone know the offset for the rims for F10 ? Thanks a zillion
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      03-29-2010, 11:49 AM   #8
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is that the hood locking mechanism in the last pic? how come it seems very complicated?
I guess it's because the car has an active hood that will raise itself before pedestrian impact, should you hit one.
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      03-29-2010, 12:21 PM   #9
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I was going to say the same thing.

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is that the hood locking mechanism in the last pic? how come it seems very complicated?
That is one seriously complicated looking mechanism. I would not want to get that bent or twisted ever.
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I guess it's because the car has an active hood that will raise itself before pedestrian impact, should you hit one.
i don't see how that's supposed to help the pedestrian...? is that some new EU regulation?
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      03-29-2010, 04:54 PM   #11
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Could you please post more pictures of the interior? I would like to see how the standard seats look like. Do they give you any support?
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      03-30-2010, 06:17 AM   #12
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i don't see how that's supposed to help the pedestrian...? is that some new EU regulation?
Pedestrian safety is regulated within EU but does not require an active hood.

When the car hits a pedestrian, the bumper hits the pedestrian knee-high and the the pedestrian flies into the air and lands on the hood and windscreen. As the hood is quite soft the pedestrian will also hit what's under the hood. Usually the engine block. With an active hood that raises itself a few inches before impact the injuries can actually be reduced quite a bit.

Citroën had a model a few years ago which I think was the first with an active hood.

Remember that in the EU, cars and pedestrians share the same space in traffic much more than in e.g. the US.
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Pedestrian safety is regulated within EU but does not require an active hood.

Remember that in the EU, cars and pedestrians share the same space in traffic much more than in e.g. the US.
Well said.
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Hi Rich535d,
Does your car has the VDC? How do you rate the handling on rough surface?
Greetz

PS You're F10 is beautiful, great exterior color !!
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      04-01-2010, 02:49 PM   #15
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A few questions S'il Vous plait

Any noticeable lag on acceleration?

Hows the Brake dust buildup?

Do the windows in the back roll all the way down?
Lag - no, but if not in sport mode you do need to push the right pedal more than on my 535d
Brake dust - I am polishing my wheels, but not really
Windows - yes, all the way
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One question:

Did you order "Windscreen with grey shade band" or was there that dark blind already by default on top of the windscreen ?
It is a standard windscreen...
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is that the hood locking mechanism in the last pic? how come it seems very complicated?
Yes, as posted above it is due to the pedestrian safety system. Both the locking catches and the hinges are a feat of engineering. Hope I never have to use them
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Hi, can you assist me about the rims for the F10 as I have been searching all over but cannot seem to find the answer. Can the 19 inch M5 style 166 rims on the e60 fit the f10 ? Does anyone know the offset for the rims for F10 ? Thanks a zillion
Sorry do not know. I have some winter wheels from my E60, but do not know if they will fit either. If you find out, let me know!
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Hi Rich535d,
Does your car has the VDC? How do you rate the handling on rough surface?
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PS You're F10 is beautiful, great exterior color !!
No it does not, but handling is fine. I have not pushed it hard yet, so I can't really comment on how it copes with rough surfaces whilst cornering
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nice shots...
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No it does not, but handling is fine. I have not pushed it hard yet, so I can't really comment on how it copes with rough surfaces whilst cornering
PLUS 1 ... Thx. Now I can sleep again (3,5 weeks, F10 528i ... and all the extra´s except the VDC ... same color, wheels as you have ..'

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Hi all, I’ve done a search but can’t find the meaning of VDC. Does this refer to dynamic drive control or damper control pls?

Hi Rich, your model has the sport/normal button (which I understand is the dynamic drive control?) from the photo in your other post. Can you please let me know whether the drive is significantly different between these 2 drives? I understand the 8 speed automatic sports steptronic transmission itself can be shifted into sports mode. How is this different from pushing the button into sport function? I ask this as I’m considering whether to obtain the dynamic drive control option. The standard 535 has the 8 speed automatic sports steptronic transmission which can be moved to sports mode, but not the dynamic drive control which is an option.

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