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Old 04-13-2015, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
What's the Alpina Transmission Flash supposed to do for the tranny, T?
Changes the shifting to be crisper. Start here: https://acurazine.com/forums/car-tal.../#post15391614
Old 04-13-2015, 06:30 PM
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I've driven princelybug's 335 down the canyon on Saturday. It shifts very fast using the paddles. Loved it.
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Have an appointment this afternoon for a remote coding session that will do the following:
  • Alpina B3 Transmission Flash
  • 2015 Navigation Update
  • Fog Lamps Stay On with High Beams
  • Remove Convertible Top Limiter
  • Enable DVDinMotion
  • Removal of iDrive Disclaimer Message
  • Enable Weather Band

Nothing huge, but I am looking forward to seeing how the trans performs with the Alpina flash.


How's the car holding up otherwise? How many miles you have on it?
Old 04-13-2015, 08:57 PM
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How's the car holding up otherwise? How many miles you have on it?
87k miles and doing great.

Had a small oil leak a couple of months ago and it was repaired under CPO. That's about it in the last year. Worst thing I've had in 2.5 years was a broken charge pipe, but I limped it to the dealer and it was repaired that day (that one wasn't covered under CPO; cost me about $400).
Old 04-13-2015, 08:59 PM
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Proof of coding work this evening:





See how that works, Majofo?
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Old 04-13-2015, 09:22 PM
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Don't believe you. I don't see a LEGO brick.
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Old 04-14-2015, 01:44 AM
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i want to see broccoli and a bagel
Old 04-14-2015, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
i want to see broccoli and a bagel
Too late.
Old 04-14-2015, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
87k miles and doing great.

Had a small oil leak a couple of months ago and it was repaired under CPO. That's about it in the last year. Worst thing I've had in 2.5 years was a broken charge pipe, but I limped it to the dealer and it was repaired that day (that one wasn't covered under CPO; cost me about $400).
Great to hear. My stepmom just traded in her 335 vert. Had ~110K on it. No major issues during the course of ownership, aside from the top getting stuck down (she's an avid golfer and a golfball got stuck in some track for the roof pieces and caused some damage). Mechanically, they're much more reliable than everyone seems to make them out to be.
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No thick-cut bacon? Wimp.
Old 04-15-2015, 04:24 PM
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gluten-free... I don't even know you anymore.
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This is why you don't buy a BMW..
Old 04-15-2015, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
gluten-free... I don't even know you anymore.
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This is why you don't buy a BMW..
I knew I'd catch hell for that. So, let me tell you about my 7 yr.-old daughter who was experiencing serious physical reactions to a previously undiagnosed gluten allergy. Since switching her over, her quality of life has substantially improved. The bag of mix that was within reach was the mix we use for her. The rest of us still eat the regular stuff.
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i did not even notice that.
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Mrs. ttribe must've been wondering WTFBBQ was ttribe doing marching out to the car with his laptop, a bag of gluten-free mix, plate of bacon, and butter.

Her expression:

Him: "Look, I can explain..."
Her: "Listen honey, what you do on your spare time is up to you...but, think of the kids!"
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Old 04-23-2015, 08:01 AM
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^^^Yeah, she did ask for an explanation.
Old 04-23-2015, 02:47 PM
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"It's for the Internet, honey!"
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Old 04-23-2015, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
^^^Yeah, she did ask for an explanation.
At least people are more accepting of forums and such now. Back in the day, I remember taking pics of my CL's black housings and people thought I was crazy to put them online for others

Glad to see you are still enjoying her (the car that is. I would say the wife but no pics so I'm not sure if I'm glad you are or are not enjoying her)!
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Old 04-23-2015, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
"It's for the Internet, honey!"
Her: "Like, who?!??"
Him: "Well, there's this guy with a pink dog who likes salads...some robot twig...another guy who has a Ford Accord and Honda Mustang...a windy guy...just a man...and..."
Her: "..."
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Old 04-23-2015, 04:01 PM
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Actually, I happened to really luck out. I was sitting in the garage, remembered Majofo's challenge (and all the grief I gave him about his lack of V pics) and went in to see what I could gather. It just so happened that my wife was making Paninis with bacon, avocado and cheese. So, I grabbed the plate with the bacon she'd just made, went over to the fridge and grabbed some butter and then asked her if we had any pancakes. Naturally, she looked at me like I'd grown another head and asked me what I was doing (my kids looked rather confused as well). I explained, she turned around, grabbed the pancake mix from the pantry and told me to be careful not to get bacon grease on the leather of my car.
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Old 04-23-2015, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Actually, I happened to really luck out. I was sitting in the garage, remembered Majofo's challenge (and all the grief I gave him about his lack of V pics) and went in to see what I could gather. It just so happened that my wife was making Paninis with bacon, avocado and cheese. So, I grabbed the plate with the bacon she'd just made, went over to the fridge and grabbed some butter and then asked her if we had any pancakes. Naturally, she looked at me like I'd grown another head and asked me what I was doing (my kids looked rather confused as well). I explained, she turned around, grabbed the pancake mix from the pantry and told me to be careful not to get bacon grease on the leather of my car.
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Her: "Like, who?!??"
Him: "Well, there's this guy with a pink dog who likes salads...some robot twig...another guy who has a Ford Accord and Honda Mustang...a windy guy...just a man...and..."
Her: "..."
Basically a lot of MEN...
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I heard Bacon grease was good for leather..
Old 04-23-2015, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
I heard Bacon grease was good for leather..
Hmmm, you try it on your car, first, and post the results.

Who am I kidding? Like we'd ever get pics.
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Old 09-24-2015, 10:29 PM
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Every day I come home, I pass my neighbor's M5 that has been sitting for months and think of you :theghey: Yes, people are dicks here and think it's ok to draw all over cars that don't move; the Bentley and Maserati in the garage had giant penises on them, that gradually gained short and curlies until the owners washed them.

Does the dust make you sad ttribe?


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Old 09-24-2015, 10:44 PM
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That picture makes me very sad. What a waste.

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that's eerie...you live in Dubai?
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Sorry man, couldn't resist.

No Dubai, just people who want to live like that. I think, we have some people that use this as a vacation spot and just leave a car or two as well.
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Old 09-25-2015, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 1StGenCL
Sorry man, couldn't resist.

No Dubai, just people who want to live like that. I think, we have some people that use this as a vacation spot and just leave a car or two as well.
Vacation car = M5
What is their DD?
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"Lávame"

You can tell you're in south Florida.
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more like mamame!

Yeah bro...no doubt, I go into a lot of those buildings in Ft Laud/Miami and Boca where the fucking seasonal car is a damn Vanquish or Lamborghini.

Be funny to find out their daily is a 1985 Forester in Canada.
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Just more evidence that Florida sucks.
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Originally Posted by 00tl-p3.2
vacation car = m5
what is their dd?
rlx?
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Old 09-25-2015, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
That picture makes me very sad. What a waste.

Don't be. You took an oath of slowness and suffering when you "downgraded" to your 3er.

It's like a vow of chastity.
Old 09-25-2015, 11:30 AM
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Florida is where all y'all always be tryna come visit for the summer and memorial weekend...

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Florida is where all y'all always be avoiding for the summer and memorial weekend...

Fixed. I enjoy Florida more during winter so I can get a break from the colder weather here
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You'll cum
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Come to Tijuana...for the very first Penguin show...
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Come to Tijuana...for the very first Penguin show...
On my way...with some friends.



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