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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Sorry N55 lump.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Morning start up

https://youtu.be/0jOFF2e2a9E?si=MZ-Bsv5U_Y4HMhI6

There seems to be a tall ugly bastard trying to nick your car, Tunnie.

[tunnie]

And just like that, Tunnie reappeared like Bobby Ewing stepping out of the shower! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfLLVXXpJY

Nice car Tunnie! 

Thanks

[tunnie]

And just like that, Tunnie reappeared like Bobby Ewing stepping out of the shower! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfLLVXXpJY

Nice car Tunnie! 

It is nice.

I didn't know BMW produced a 302 BHP straight 6 with 302 BHP.

Is it a variation of the B58 lump?

It’s the  “standard” N55 lump. Not sure exactly but there was M Performance engine upgrade pack which took it to ~325bhp.

Apparently a stage 1 will take it to 360bhp odd.

But to be honest I don’t feel it lacks power as it is!

It’s silky smooth, I really like the power delivery and noise. Head up display is great, music, navigation, speed, etc all displayed on the road in front of you. Active headlights turn on twisty roads and really help. They also block out sections of high beam. So if following a car, it does full beam each side of the car in front.

Looking forward to ditching the run flats and go PS4’s. Told it transforms the car, but I’m already very happy with it. Had it a year now 

[Doctor Gollum]

Bro had Goodyear F1 Assym Runflats on his F30 330D and swore by them.

Plenty of grip, decent wear and about 20k miles from them.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

And just like that, Tunnie reappeared like Bobby Ewing stepping out of the shower! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfLLVXXpJY

Nice car Tunnie! 

It is nice.

I didn't know BMW produced a 302 BHP straight 6 with 302 BHP.

Is it a variation of the B58 lump?

It’s the  “standard” N55 lump. Not sure exactly but there was M Performance engine upgrade pack which took it to ~325bhp.

Apparently a stage 1 will take it to 360bhp odd.

But to be honest I don’t feel it lacks power as it is!

It’s silky smooth, I really like the power delivery and noise. Head up display is great, music, navigation, speed, etc all displayed on the road in front of you. Active headlights turn on twisty roads and really help. They also block out sections of high beam. So if following a car, it does full beam each side of the car in front.

Looking forward to ditching the run flats and go PS4’s. Told it transforms the car, but I’m already very happy with it. Had it a year now 

My car came with them as standard and I really can't fault them be it wet or dry.

What year is it?

[tunnie]

Bro had Goodyear F1 Assym Runflats on his F30 330D and swore by them.

Plenty of grip, decent wear and about 20k miles from them.

Currently running on Continental Sport Contact 5’s all around, they had 6mm on when I bought it. Down or 4.5mm in 12 months / 7k miles, so thinking a summer deal at Costco is needed. Almost getting TB style miles. Then again this is a bit of an animal.

[tunnie]

And just like that, Tunnie reappeared like Bobby Ewing stepping out of the shower! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtfLLVXXpJY

Nice car Tunnie! 

It is nice.

I didn't know BMW produced a 302 BHP straight 6 with 302 BHP.

Is it a variation of the B58 lump?

It’s the  “standard” N55 lump. Not sure exactly but there was M Performance engine upgrade pack which took it to ~325bhp.

Apparently a stage 1 will take it to 360bhp odd.

But to be honest I don’t feel it lacks power as it is!

It’s silky smooth, I really like the power delivery and noise. Head up display is great, music, navigation, speed, etc all displayed on the road in front of you. Active headlights turn on twisty roads and really help. They also block out sections of high beam. So if following a car, it does full beam each side of the car in front.

Looking forward to ditching the run flats and go PS4’s. Told it transforms the car, but I’m already very happy with it. Had it a year now 

My car came with them as standard and I really can't fault them be it wet or dry.

What year is it?

It’s a very late 2015, so has the NBT-Evo software & could be flashed to ID6 from ID4 for CarPlay etc. But so far I’ve not wanted it.

Only modification I’ve done so far, is pulled the fuse for the exhaust flap. So both pipes are always open. Pulls away better from the line now, feels a bit less “stuffed up”.

[TheBoy]

Thanks to ULEZ this is my choice back into a RWD, which fits some of your list.

Large saloon Medium saloon
RWD
Auto
200+ BHP 300+bhp

£10kish for sub 10yr 100k miles example

40+ mpg capable day to day

I think its a little small for me, maybe I should try.  But I personally find 5 series causes me issues on longer runs, can't see the smaller ones being any better as they tend to be too taughtly sprung, even in comfort modes for those that have that function.

Clearly large petrols NFG to me, I can't achieve those sorts of MPG figures .  But the diesels are every bit as quick in reality, if dull, and I couldn't care less about ULEZ

[TheBoy]

Currently running on Continental Sport Contact 5’s all around, they had 6mm on when I bought it. Down or 4.5mm in 12 months / 7k miles, so thinking a summer deal at Costco is needed. Almost getting TB style miles. Then again this is a bit of an animal.

To put into context, I got 3k from a set of SC5's and 5k from the rears.  Unusual in itself that the rears outlived the fronts - mostly because I was too scared to use the loud pedal

PS4 are available in runflat, I think Michelin refer to them as ZP (Zero Pressure).  Only PS4S available in non runflat nowadays, and quite a different tyre to be honest.  Personally I prefer the original PS4, but then I drive, to quote DLK, like a cock. Well, before I became a reformed character, just like that Mr Slow YZ250....

[tunnie]

Thanks to ULEZ this is my choice back into a RWD, which fits some of your list.

Large saloon Medium saloon
RWD
Auto
200+ BHP 300+bhp

£10kish for sub 10yr 100k miles example

40+ mpg capable day to day

I think its a little small for me, maybe I should try.  But I personally find 5 series causes me issues on longer runs, can't see the smaller ones being any better as they tend to be too taughtly sprung, even in comfort modes for those that have that function.

Clearly large petrols NFG to me, I can't achieve those sorts of MPG figures .  But the diesels are every bit as quick in reality, if dull, and I couldn't care less about ULEZ

You can see on the long run, I was not hanging about. Soon as it opened up, so did my right foot.

Suspect it's not for you, it's quite low. You fall into it a bit, quite a difference to the daddy bus. I find the ride firm but good, but I do have a generally good road surface. As it's M3/M25/Great West Road for me on my commute.

Interested to see how normal tyres change it.

I do feel like it's about as close as to your old MV6 as you can get. Interior has worn well, feels like new, dark leather with M-Sport seats also sealed it for me. Those leg extending supports make it very comfortable for me.

I've had the entire family of 3kids + the wife in there and it's been fine. So not sure why you would struggle for size!

That said behind me there little leg room.

[tunnie]

Currently running on Continental Sport Contact 5’s all around, they had 6mm on when I bought it. Down or 4.5mm in 12 months / 7k miles, so thinking a summer deal at Costco is needed. Almost getting TB style miles. Then again this is a bit of an animal.

To put into context, I got 3k from a set of SC5's and 5k from the rears.  Unusual in itself that the rears outlived the fronts - mostly because I was too scared to use the loud pedal

PS4 are available in runflat, I think Michelin refer to them as ZP (Zero Pressure).  Only PS4S available in non runflat nowadays, and quite a different tyre to be honest.  Personally I prefer the original PS4, but then I drive, to quote DLK, like a cock. Well, before I became a reformed character, just like that Mr Slow YZ250....

99% sure I'll get normal PS4's as they appear well recommended and apparently transform it. 

[TheBoy]

Thanks to ULEZ this is my choice back into a RWD, which fits some of your list.

Large saloon Medium saloon
RWD
Auto
200+ BHP 300+bhp

£10kish for sub 10yr 100k miles example

40+ mpg capable day to day

I think its a little small for me, maybe I should try.  But I personally find 5 series causes me issues on longer runs, can't see the smaller ones being any better as they tend to be too taughtly sprung, even in comfort modes for those that have that function.

Clearly large petrols NFG to me, I can't achieve those sorts of MPG figures .  But the diesels are every bit as quick in reality, if dull, and I couldn't care less about ULEZ

You can see on the long run, I was not hanging about. Soon as it opened up, so did my right foot.

Suspect it's not for you, it's quite low. You fall into it a bit, quite a difference to the daddy bus. I find the ride firm but good, but I do have a generally good road surface. As it's M3/M25/Great West Road for me on my commute.

Interested to see how normal tyres change it.

I do feel like it's about as close as to your old MV6 as you can get. Interior has worn well, feels like new, dark leather with M-Sport seats also sealed it for me. Those leg extending supports make it very comfortable for me.

I've had the entire family of 3kids + the wife in there and it's been fine. So not sure why you would struggle for size!

That said behind me there little leg room.

Well, next time you're up in Brakkers....

[TheBoy]

99% sure I'll get normal PS4's as they appear well recommended and apparently transform it. 

Remember, they will be PS4S now, check with other owners if its PS4 or PS4S they are running...   ...although I think PS5 are just around the corner, although they will be an unknown until a few people try them.

[tunnie]

99% sure I'll get normal PS4's as they appear well recommended and apparently transform it. 

Remember, they will be PS4S now, check with other owners if its PS4 or PS4S they are running...   ...although I think PS5 are just around the corner, although they will be an unknown until a few people try them.

Costco was still offering PS4 and PS4-S at the weekend