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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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@ the mafia sticker.
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Nice choice egan! Now drop that US 3.2L and put in the euro spec 3.2L
My friend has a 99 M coupe with a Conforti intake and chip he got from turner motorsports iirc. I love driving it
He wanted to get I believe Eissman (sp?) exhaust but damn exhaust for his car is expensive. At a minimum of about $1100+ but I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue for you




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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Egan
Like a dream. It's a whole different kind of power. Handling is superb, but more than that you feel connected to the car and the road.

Obviously I need to drive it more and get used to everything, but my initial impression is that it is going to be a blast to drive. While my STi had oodles of power and handling it didn't feel nearly as refined.
I'm curious to hear how it compares -- though I'm sure it's better all around.
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by maddhatteroo7
Nice choice egan! Now drop that US 3.2L and put in the euro spec 3.2L
My friend has a 99 M coupe with a Conforti intake and chip he got from turner motorsports iirc. I love driving it
He wanted to get I believe Eissman (sp?) exhaust but damn exhaust for his car is expensive. At a minimum of about $1100+ but I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue for you



This is the S54 engine. All 2001/02 M Coupe worldwide had the same engine (although the Euros made 10 more hp due to emissions differences). Only the 1999/00 models had different engines between Europe (S50B32) and US (S52).

But if I really wanted to swap, I know for a fact that an LS-1 will fit.

That Eismann exhaust price is cheap (I've actually seen it for closer to $2K). I looked up the exhaust that came on my car and it is $3K+ (AC Schnitzer).
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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Kick ***, man. I'll bring you a wagon mafia sticker
Yes!
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Egan
But if I really wanted to swap, I know for a fact that an LS-1 will fit.
So will your new Liscence plate say E46 LS1?





NOTE: I have no idea if the E46 is relevant or is even correct. I just took a shot in the dark.
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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So will your new Liscence plate say E46 LS1?





NOTE: I have no idea if the E46 is relevant or is even correct. I just took a shot in the dark.
E46 = last gen M3...not M coupe.



Egan: I can't see what interior you have. Is it the tan ostrich option? If so that is my favorite. Tan interior + that blue = McAwesome good looks
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by maddhatteroo7
E46 = last gen M3...not M coupe.
What would be the correct E#? Or is it even an E for the M Coupes?
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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What do the 5 and 8 denote?
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW

See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW#Nomenclature
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW#Series_Generations
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks, when I googled M Coupe it brought up the M3 page...


I assume the 8 means the M

So the License plate should read:



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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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Specially old people that come within milliseconds of killing me because they can't drive.
wait, what?














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