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      03-08-2012, 11:38 AM   #45
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I saw a forgestar f14 today! .. I think its true, leaking down to everyone .. 20's are big!
btw I like the not-blue not-yellow very middle color of the xenos/halos .. it is very distinctive and f10! I say this because i am trying to match some leds for fogs to this color .. it is very hard. but would be nice to achieve for the OEM look (rather than aftermarket / cheap led look)

If you can find some leds that match oem headlights, pls let me know. I changed 6000k for fogs, it's white by itself, but too blue when turn on together with headlight. Need to find the match leds in a heart beat.
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Really? RR had all the goodies. He is fed up with mods now.

Ok the sequence goes like this: mlai swaps new wheels and ditches the MS8; RC takes mlai's MS8 and ditches the F14; RR takes RC's F14 and ditches his stock.
I said we should have a roaster file for parts switching ! I second RR for the f14!

And let's come back to the initial thread title () I've asked BMWHK and they said availability for second quarter, so quite soon
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If you can find some leds that match oem headlights, pls let me know. I changed 6000k for fogs, it's white by itself, but too blue when turn on together with headlight. Need to find the match leds in a heart beat.
Which brand of fogs you use? I want to swap out the fogs for some whiter ones.

I only use the angel eyes and fog while driving.
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Haha, I will take bro RC or bro Mlai wheels when they dump that for something else new. I am good at recycle, save out planet!
Geez.... Everybody seems to have their eyes on my MS8s I better go invest in some wheel locks
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And let's come back to the initial thread title () I've asked BMWHK and they said availability for second quarter, so quite soon
That fast? I browse through the international website and it says Q3. Definitely interested in the steering wheel and pedals if the prices are right.
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I saw a forgestar f14 today! .. I think its true, leaking down to everyone .. 20's are big!
btw I like the not-blue not-yellow very middle color of the xenos/halos .. it is very distinctive and f10! I say this because i am trying to match some leds for fogs to this color .. it is very hard. but would be nice to achieve for the OEM look (rather than aftermarket / cheap led look)
20" isn't that big. I think 21" looks the best but with the road condition here forget it.
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Which brand of fogs you use? I want to swap out the fogs for some whiter ones.

I only use the angel eyes and fog while driving.
You guys are all into fog lights. I rarely use them, may be once or twice since I got my car. One thing I hate is people driving with rear fog lights on with no reasons. Going blind driving behind it.
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Geez.... Everybody seems to have their eyes on my MS8s I better go invest in some wheel locks
I will be waiting at Garden Road area. Better get the locks soon.
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You guys are all into fog lights. I rarely use them, may be once or twice since I got my car. One thing I hate is people driving with rear fog lights on with no reasons. Going blind driving behind it.
Few reasons I rarely turn on my Xenon:

1. The angel eyes will show up better without it

2. The streets in HK are so well lit, Xenon is just for showing off, if it's for that purpose the angel eyes grab more attention.

3. The fogs are enough for people to notice me in their blind spot (driven in HK for the past 6 years with only the fogs), I save the Xenon for those who wouldn't get out of the way hogging the fast lane.

4. Reflection from my Xenon on the other guy's rear bumper I am following causes glare and I don't like that. Maybe people in HK keep their car too clean or I follow too close

Rear fogs, those are for bastards tailgating me only, works everytime
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Few reasons I rarely turn on my Xenon:

1. The angel eyes will show up better without it

2. The streets in HK are so well lit, Xenon is just for showing off, if it's for that purpose the angel eyes grab more attention.

3. The fogs are enough for people to notice me in their blind spot (driven in HK for the past 6 years with only the fogs), I save the Xenon for those who wouldn't get out of the way hogging the fast lane.

4. Reflection from my Xenon on the other guy's rear bumper I am following causes glare and I don't like that. Maybe people in HK keep their car too clean or I follow too close

Rear fogs, those are for bastards tailgating me only, works everytime
Is it legal to just have the angel eyes and fogs on? I thought you will get cited...

I use the rear fogs for that purpose too sometimes. When I was driving my Acura Integra back in the days, I also used the rear windshield water spray to spray the bastards behind.
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Is it legal to just have the angel eyes and fogs on? I thought you will get cited...

I use the rear fogs for that purpose too sometimes. When I was driving my Acura Integra back in the days, I also used the rear windshield water spray to spray the bastards behind.
Me too, the windshield water spray trick works everytime . I learn that by watching "the best motoring", haha!
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Me too, the windshield water spray trick works everytime . I learn that by watching "the best motoring", haha!
Too bad we don't have this gadget now.
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Is it legal to just have the angel eyes and fogs on? I thought you will get cited...

I use the rear fogs for that purpose too sometimes. When I was driving my Acura Integra back in the days, I also used the rear windshield water spray to spray the bastards behind.
Well the same goes for tints, if the police want to play with you he will issue you a ticket even for aftermarket wheels... I roll by numerous road blocks already (touch wood) zero tickets for 6 years.

Speaking of which, an incident last few days on Tuen Mun Highway. I was kind of chasing an S class driving at around 110 in 70 zone. A Fairlady joins us and he got pull over while me and S class drove away.

Then last time I was riding with Ducati owner's club, we were resting at a parking lot, a Police bike came into the parking lot salute us and left. If we were riding Honda, Yamaha or Suzuki, he will be saluting us with a wave, asking us to beat it, don't gather around here.

That's why I don't drive Jap cars/bikes in HK, gives police the impression you are "fly boy".
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Too bad we don't have this gadget now.
That doesn't work as well as the rear fog lights. The rear fog is a killer, windshield fluid just get them to turn on wipers. The fogs they need sunglasses
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Speaking of which, an incident last few days on Tuen Mun Highway. I was kind of chasing an S class driving at around 110 in 70 zone. A Fairlady joins us and he got pull over while me and S class drove away.
That's why I don't drive Jap cars/bikes in HK, gives police the impression you are "fly boy".
That Fairlady was unlucky, was he driving behind you guys?

Many years ago when I drove my Z3, I was chasing a taxi right before the cheung tsing tunnel at about 120. I got pull over by a stealth cop car and the taxi got away. When I asked the cop why the taxi can get away he said he did not see the taxi. But I was like tailgating that taxi. So I would say don't be the last guy if you do street/highway racing.
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That Fairlady was unlucky, was he driving behind you guys?

Many years ago when I drove my Z3, I was chasing a taxi right before the cheung tsing tunnel at about 120. I got pull over by a stealth cop car and the taxi got away. When I asked the cop why the taxi can get away he said he did not see the taxi. But I was like tailgating that taxi. So I would say don't be the last guy if you do street/highway racing.
Depends, sometimes being the last guy helps: when there is a camera flashing
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That fast? I browse through the international website and it says Q3. Definitely interested in the steering wheel and pedals if the prices are right.
Well, maybe sales talk Q2 can be end of it ie beginning of Q3
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That Fairlady was unlucky, was he driving behind you guys?

Many years ago when I drove my Z3, I was chasing a taxi right before the cheung tsing tunnel at about 120. I got pull over by a stealth cop car and the taxi got away. When I asked the cop why the taxi can get away he said he did not see the taxi. But I was like tailgating that taxi. So I would say don't be the last guy if you do street/highway racing.
He was playing catch up i think, the way he catch up is by zig zagging his way thru traffic

Z3 is "fly boy" car btw

I bet you got tons of mods on it too which didn't help the case.
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Depends, sometimes being the last guy helps: when there is a camera flashing
That too...
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He was playing catch up i think, the way he catch up is by zig zagging his way thru traffic

Z3 is "fly boy" car btw

I bet you got tons of mods on it too which didn't help the case.
Nah, my Z3 was 1.6L. Drives like a snail. Stock all the way. No mods.
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Guess I can't afford the M Performance kit for my F10 anymore due to my next mod on Monday. Hint in my sig
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^ There is NO M Performance Kit for 528/535/550. It is only available for 520D.
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Guess I can't afford the M Performance kit for my F10 anymore due to my next mod on Monday. Hint in my sig
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^ There is NO M Performance Kit for 528/535/550. It is only available for 520D.
Are you sure? It stated "Availability dependent on engine type" in the brochure.
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that catalogue only shows the power output enhancement graph from the M performance kit for 520D

Even my dealer here in Canada says not available for 535/550/528. Unless they are not getting all the info from Germany on a timely manner.

Let say if the kit does come available for the 550, then it will be on par with the upcoming 650 gran coupe. 10% increase in hp & 5 % increase in tq.
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