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      11-20-2024, 10:30 AM   #595
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This is one of the most beautiful designs in the history of BMW, IMO.
Agreed. I've been perusing Alpina B8's for sale. They haven't dropped anywhere as much as the B7, and to be honest, I'd be worried about the maintenance. But goodness it's tempting.
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Last week, I flew out to Detroit last Friday and bought a 2018 M2 DCT in Mineral Gray with 42K miles and drove it 800 miles home. The car is in amazing shape. Bone stock. The car was spec'd with the Executive package, black grills, and black side emblems. The car was serviced by BMW it's whole life. The BMW dealer I got it from installed brand new Pilot 4S tires which sadly I'll have to remove and replace with Pilot All Season 4s as the M2 will be driven all year. The DCT is really something else. The deeper and extra gearing and it's ability to hide turbo lag is impressive. And yeah, of course, it rips on up and down shifts.

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      11-20-2024, 03:43 PM   #597
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Agreed. I've been perusing Alpina B8's for sale. They haven't dropped anywhere as much as the B7, and to be honest, I'd be worried about the maintenance. But goodness it's tempting.
You know... This platform and engine is far superior to previous V8s they used. Plus, I've read that the Alpina does things differently and more reliable as well. Good luck with your quest...
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      11-21-2024, 01:51 PM   #599
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Manual Aston Martin has always been on my list of cars to own. I think they are so damn beautiful and sound absolutely amazing.

Someday hopefully.
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      11-21-2024, 04:44 PM   #601
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Where was that exactly?
McDonald’s Mt Colah is the usual meeting spot. Last weekend’s destination was Norah Head (central coast).
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A beautiful GT with MT from our group, so nice😁
IMHO if in the US the 2nd best one of this era to get behind the final GTS (only 100 of those made). GT is the US version of the N430. Everything so well sorted in these later cars. They are such an incredibly engaging analogue driver’s car. Hydraulic steering, beautiful balance, plenty fast enough, mega sound and reliable.
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      11-22-2024, 09:21 AM   #605
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McDonald’s Mt Colah is the usual meeting spot. Last weekend’s destination was Norah Head (central coast).
I thought I recognised it. That's a nice run, god I miss the roads back home. I don't miss the speed cameras everywhere though.
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Got the 33.5” BFG KO3 tires fitted today. They drive great and look even better. Really make the truck.
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I thought I recognised it. That's a nice run, god I miss the roads back home. I don't miss the speed cameras everywhere though.
They’ve ruined the old Pacific Highway now. Used to be 100km/h speed limit which was plenty fast enough as it is so twisty. Now 70km/h with heavy policing. They even set up multiple breath testing stations last weekend. They just love to annoy people. They must have been getting erections by pulling in 5 Astons to ruin the fun.

However. There are still loads of 100km/h twisty roads further up. That’s plenty fast enough and perfect fun.
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Got the 33.5” BFG KO3 tires fitted today. They drive great and look even better. Really make the truck.
Low profile AT tires? Wheels look way too big.
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Low profile AT tires? Wheels look way too big.
The sidewall height is just short of 7”. Many prefer a 18” rim for off-roading, but I think the 20” rim size fits the overall dimensions of the Tundra better.
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One more from the local golf course. They had just put up holiday decorations.
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Got the 33.5” BFG KO3 tires fitted today. They drive great and look even better. Really make the truck.
Nice to see the trucks getting a little love on the forum, those shoes look great on it man. I spent the weekend detailing my 6.0 F-350, it's got the scrapes and bruises of a 20 yr old truck but it shines up pretty good still.
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took the R8 to work for the first time the other day....found a good spot
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