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27th February 2008, 09:49
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my version of a good M5...........pics
hamann grills, skirts front, back, and roof spoiler. E-race exhaust, eibach springs, LM-R 19s..........almost perfect.
Since u all know how good it is, so first :
complaints include the too low ride height, lower than a f430 with the hamann lip, constantly driving like a crab going sideways.
fear of stopping from short bursts in city traffic. may need 6-8pot brembos if i have money seeping out of the wallet.
The wipers speed is very stupid, i cant find a variable speed i like, its too fast as is.
torque in low speeds could be better.
auto d-drive is really stupid, never used it, SMG mode not as fast as i like it to be, namely look at f430. the too manual like rocking is a minus too.
gas mileage or the tank size is beyond laughable, 105 miles per tank then light comes on. my other 500hp cars get much better mileage than that!
but have to be my safest, fastest 4door, loudest car ever! NICE! 
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27th February 2008, 10:10
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looks nice, must be tough driving this car in Taipei.
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27th February 2008, 10:47
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should have got 20" instead of 19"
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27th February 2008, 14:46
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Welcome!
A BMW M5 in Chine must be very rare!
Did you see my report in a Chinese magazine?
Full report here in English:
http://www.m5board.com/articles.php?id=34
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27th February 2008, 14:55
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should have got 20" instead of 19"
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+1 
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27th February 2008, 15:34
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looks nice, must be tough driving this car in Taipei.
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Nice, and hows the driving in Taipei????  Weather???? Laws on exhausts??? Speed???? etc.
Just a curious board member.
Thanks and it really does look great. 
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27th February 2008, 16:04
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Looks GREAT....and a good thing you stayed with the 19's, 20 or 21's would never last on those streets. Nice shots
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27th February 2008, 19:22
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Not to my personal taste, esp. the reflective tint but I'm sure many disagree and if you love it then that's all that matters. 
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Planned changes: CF removal & PS2s
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27th February 2008, 19:56
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I didn't quite understand all of your complaints, but the photos look great. I like your mods.
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That's pretty cool, Gustav. Just curious, but did you sell them that or give them permission to use it or did they just print it without your consent?
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27th February 2008, 20:16
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I didn't quite understand all of your complaints, but the photos look great. I like your mods.
That's pretty cool, Gustav. Just curious, but did you sell them that or give them permission to use it or did they just print it without your consent?
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Ya me to Gustav, just curious. If you dont mind and with all due respect. 
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27th February 2008, 20:27
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