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storm34
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Next time just turn up the radio
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skutsch
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Don't you love it when they call things names that they really shouldn't; Dude your truck has a blower! Somehow, I don't think I will see a Whipple 510-R sticking out of the hood of the Durango... |
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phatsat67
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I wish mine had a 6-71 Weiand haha.
They need to build a stripped down regular cab Ram with good suspension brakes and the 8 speed coupled to the Hellcat motor. Hell I would even be ok with the 485 HP 6.4 in that setup. Still tow stuff but run high 12's on sticky tires. |
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scottb
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I hope I never have problems with that (knock on wood), but my gas mileage has improved 25% on the drive to and from work compared to my 2004 Tahoe because of that nifty feature. |
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Gary S
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Scott,I'm curious,what do you get around town?
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john b
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Just curious, If you don't like the stability control can't you just turn it off as you see fit? I am not a big fan but it's good for some situations. I would like to have a choice of turning the ABS off at times.
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
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Kristof
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Nah, they all have these big pickup trucks and SUV's over there... You have a Porsche and I have a Beamer... They can only dream about that luxury pulling a boat in the States We rule the tow vehicle scene Graham! End of story Just to prove a point, one more pic of a shiny BMW pulling a shiny SN 2001 Now post a picture of your Porsche pulling your boat, so we make everybody drool here |
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- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Gary S
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No fair any way Kristof you cannot get a 5 series wagon here,you guys are hogging them for yourselves!
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Kristof
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I never pretended to be a fair guy ya know... If it's any consolation, I wouldn't mind owning a Ford F150 Raptor... Awesome piece of wheels. Would look good too in front of the SN, and very exclusive in our part of the world |
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- Gun control means: using BOTH hands!
- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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gR@HaM
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I havent a tow hitch sorted yet but will be sure to take a photo when its on. That BM is pure class!! |
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'82 Ski Tique
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Kristof
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Thanks Graham!
I think I'm about the only one with a lowered vehicle on here towing a boat I truly love that car. Did a few modifications: - 342.000 km on the clock (212.509 Mi) - DPF gutted - Regeneration of the DPF deleted via software - Swirl flaps removed from the intake manifold - Reprogrammed to 177 BHP (versus the Belgian 162 BHP) and 500 NM torque - Lowered with an Eibach Pro Kit in the front (and thru software in the rear) - 15 mm spacers on the front axle, 20 mm spacers on the rear axle Last month I let it loose on the German Autobahn (no speed limits!) and it still effortlessly goes up to 236 KPH (on GPS) 165 MPH). A beast |
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- Gun control means: using BOTH hands!
- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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phatsat67
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That's pretty fast for a wagon ;). Fastest I've ever been is 155.
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MustangMadness
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Here's mine, as you can see boating season is still a ways off here in the Northeast
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I like a 6' beam on a small lake... My Muscleboat
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gR@HaM
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Sweet!!! Ive driven on a couple of autobahns can be pretty scary at times, would love to get the cayenne derestricted to see how fast it goes its currently pushing out 520bhp but I intend to remap at some point.
I hope those spacers youre using are hubcentric type!! |
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uk1979
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[/QUOTE] I havent a tow hitch sorted yet but will be sure to take a photo when its on. That BM is pure class!! [/QUOTE] Graham nice find, facelift are hard to get not messed around with... school boy error not getting one with factory fit tow pack ... it’s not like the old landie bolt a hitch on a go... my ML Merc as soon as I plug the hitch and power in the Suspensions/Level Control then sets to normal level based on the additional load at the rear ESC/PSM operates in a towing mode and changes its stability strategy based on the fact that there is something at the back pushing the back of the car around. May be worth looking into before go to far and just use the landie to tow. |
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Lets have a go
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gR@HaM
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Hi Roger hope youre keeping well.
Yep shame it doesnt currently have the towing package but that particular car was by far the best around for the money Ive been looking out for a cayenne turbo for a year now but all others in my price range have been the older 955 shape. The plan is to use the disco for regular trips but hook it up to the cayenne for long distance weekends away. It has locking centre and rear diff which might come in handy but I wont be using it for launching!! |
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Treybizttu
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BMW Wagon is sweet!
Stuff is coming pretty fast at 150+... Oddly enough I don't think I've ever seen past 130-140 on four wheels but I've seen a good amount more on two. |
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scottb
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Gary, my trip to work is 20 miles, and it is half expressway. I was getting 16mpg on my best day in the 2004 Tahoe. In the new Tahoe, I regularly get just over 20mpg. |
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Air206
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MustangMadness - Double Z Snaps! Looking good.........!
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gR@HaM
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Seriously long wheel base!!
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Kristof
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Do I sense an accusation of me bying crap for my Beamer Graham...?? Do not worry, top noch spacers from Sparco, designed for the E61 |
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- Gun control means: using BOTH hands!
- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Bathmagic
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I knew opening this thread would spoil my day...
Many nice tow rigs guys, here in AU we pay a small fortune for Chev trucks and the like. |
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john b
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Today's tow vehicle. Just got back from a Springfield to Chicago run. 240 miles, 10MPH tailwind, 12MPG. I am expecting my letter of appreciation from the oil industry for easing the oil glut. Funny thing is, I was told it isn't much better without a trailer.
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1970 Mustang "Theseus' paradox"
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Fl Inboards
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Like the Vette!
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Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise.
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nuke_mustang
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I love my Raptor... not a diesel by any chance but the 6.2L works just fine. |
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81nautique
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Time to trade it in for the Eco diesel John. I towed our 200 Sport down to N3 in Indy a couple of weeks ago, 75 mph and still got 14.6 mpg. That's close to a 4500# rig getting manhandled by 3 liters of attitude! 😃. And Yes, Love theVette Towed the Hurricane last weekend for it's first dip of the year and got 19.5 on the way home thanks to a nice tailwind |
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john b
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I thought of you the whole way home, Alan. The car hauler with the 58 on it is 5,200# and the GC towed it effortlessly with the cruise on 70. The mileage with the boat was a bit under 12 and didn't surprise me, the real eye opener is that is about what it gets around town, and not that much better on the highway without a trailer. With the diesel that car would be a dream machine. Towing power when you need it, mileage when you don't. The diesel fuel cost differential is not that great either since this GC uses a minimum of mid grade gas.
The car is very nice. It has a rotary switch you can select a rock, a snowflake, squiggly lines, or a highway. and possibly other settings. The ride height changes when you do. It's odd that when you load the car on the trailer with the Jeep engine running, the height of the Jeep never changes. A replacement 4WD has already been purchased by my nephew for everyday use but he is keeping this around to occasionally tow his TS6M I think. I don't think you can put a hitch on his new 4wd. |
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81nautique
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Well the pendulum has swung the other way for a little while since gas is on the way back up! |
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john b
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Heating oil season is over and we are drowning in a sea of oil inventories.
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Gary S
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I just paid 1.99 for regular in Georgia, I'd move before I'd buy a diesel. I can already remember half of the women's names there-- Kim
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