Build Week 37 - MY23

Ariboon · 11-25-2022, 07:35 PM

Picked her up today!!! It’s been a long 11 month wait and won the tire lottery! (Sorry don’t know why iPhone uploads sideways)

apexes · 11-25-2022, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariboon

Picked her up today!!! It’s been a long 11 month wait and won the tire lottery! (Sorry don’t know why iPhone uploads sideways)

Congrats!

DVG 335 · 11-25-2022, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariboon

Picked her up today!!! It's been a long 11 month wait and won the tire lottery! (Sorry don't know why iPhone uploads sideways)

Congrats on the new addition!

ihines10 · 11-27-2022, 07:57 AM

Brooklands landed in Baltimore overnight and car is showing back at port. Hopefully VPC is quick. Getting seriously close now!

Limegrntaln · 11-28-2022, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ariboon

Picked her up today!!! It’s been a long 11 month wait and won the tire lottery! (Sorry don’t know why iPhone uploads sideways)

Congrats on the taking delivery!! I'll see you around. Im out in the Bay for events. Were doing a G8X get together on Dec 3. Somewhere on the east side. Walnut Creekish, area. DM me if you can make it. I'll keep you posted.

ihines10 · 12-02-2022, 01:55 PM

She's finally at the dealer! Can't wait to get it in my hands lol

ihines10 · 12-08-2022, 06:37 PM

Looking for some advice. Was planning on getting my car shipped to me and had the shipper set up for a while now. But he keeps pushing the times back after initially telling me he’d be able to have it within about a day of giving him the go ahead to go and pick it up. It’s now been six days and I’m thinking about just flying out to pick it up myself and drive it back as I’m tired of waiting lol. I know I’m showing no patience here but could easily get a flight tomorrow morning and just be done with the whole thing. I’d be driving the car from Louisville to Florida in one straight trip. I’d wrap the front end in painters tape for the drive and it’s scheduled for PPF on Monday for context. Any insight is much appreciated!

itrocks4u · 12-08-2022, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ihines10

Looking for some advice. Was planning on getting my car shipped to me and had the shipper set up for a while now. But he keeps pushing the times back after initially telling me he’d be able to have it within about a day of giving him the go ahead to go and pick it up. It’s now been six days and I’m thinking about just flying out to pick it up myself and drive it back as I’m tired of waiting lol. I know I’m showing no patience here but could easily get a flight tomorrow morning and just be done with the whole thing. I’d be driving the car from Louisville to Florida in one straight trip. I’d wrap the front end in painters tape for the drive and it’s scheduled for PPF on Monday for context. Any insight is much appreciated!

Its about a 14 hour drive? Is weather a concern (sorry I haven't checked). Is time off a concern? For a 14 hour drive, I would stop a night in Atlanta and then contine the trip from there.

I did a east to west coast trip in F82 and really hoping I get a chance to do something similar again.

ihines10 · 12-08-2022, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

Its about a 14 hour drive? Is weather a concern (sorry I haven't checked). Is time off a concern? For a 14 hour drive, I would stop a night in Atlanta and then contine the trip from there.

I did a east to west coast trip in F82 and really hoping I get a chance to do something similar again.

Only about 11 hours, which is just on the edge of doable in one go. I did Missouri one time in on straight shot. Don’t get me wrong it sucked but it was about 3 and a half hours more than this so I think I could handle it. Time off is no issue and I think I should be passing through Atlanta pretty late so traffic shouldn’t be too terrible. Weather also says it should be fine

08-335xi · 12-08-2022, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ihines10

Looking for some advice. Was planning on getting my car shipped to me and had the shipper set up for a while now. But he keeps pushing the times back after initially telling me he’d be able to have it within about a day of giving him the go ahead to go and pick it up. It’s now been six days and I’m thinking about just flying out to pick it up myself and drive it back as I’m tired of waiting lol. I know I’m showing no patience here but could easily get a flight tomorrow morning and just be done with the whole thing. I’d be driving the car from Louisville to Florida in one straight trip. I’d wrap the front end in painters tape for the drive and it’s scheduled for PPF on Monday for context. Any insight is much appreciated!

If you decide to make it an overnight drive you could make a slight detour and drive the Tail of the Dragon. Would make for a memorable trip in a G8x if the weather is favorable.

ihines10 · 12-10-2022, 08:16 AM

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If you decide to make it an overnight drive you could make a slight detour and drive the Tail of the Dragon. Would make for a memorable trip in a G8x if the weather is favorable.

Didn’t quite do the tail of the dragon but had some great driving on interstate 40 through the Smoky Mountains, but nothing super tight and technical. Still can’t believe how composed the car is through some of the sweepers at 80-90 miles an hour. Got traffic in North Carolina and I have to say it’s a blessing this thing has a hill start assist. Got a little worried as I don’t have much experience with some of the major inclines since I’ve lived in Florida my whole life lol but this thing made it super easy. Was a little concerned I wouldn’t like it as much as my previous A90 Supra since it’s so much bigger but the car really shrinks around you. Drives 1000 times better than that car and is certainly a way better highway cruiser. Overall I’m glad the shipping didn’t work out and I got to take the trip. Only 380 miles left in the break in!

08-335xi · 12-10-2022, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ihines10

Didn’t quite do the tail of the dragon but had some great driving on interstate 40 through the Smoky Mountains, but nothing super tight and technical. Still can’t believe how composed the car is through some of the sweepers at 80-90 miles an hour. Got traffic in North Carolina and I have to say it’s a blessing this thing has a hill start assist. Got a little worried as I don’t have much experience with some of the major inclines since I’ve lived in Florida my whole life lol but this thing made it super easy. Was a little concerned I wouldn’t like it as much as my previous A90 Supra since it’s so much bigger but the car really shrinks around you. Drives 1000 times better than that car and is certainly a way better highway cruiser. Overall I’m glad the shipping didn’t work out and I got to take the trip. Only 380 miles left in the break in!

Glad you had a great trip and congratulations on the new vehicle. Post some pics when you have time.

ihines10 · 12-10-2022, 10:47 PM

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Glad you had a great trip and congratulations on the new vehicle. Post some pics when you have time.

Thanks! I should have some more tomorrow after I wash it in the morning. But this dirty pic should suffice until then lol. Can’t wait for paint correction and ceramic on Monday since it seems like the dealer did a really rough job on the car. Wish I would’ve asked them not to detail it after seeing the swirls in the paint already but it’ll be all good once it’s done Wednesday

ihines10 · 12-11-2022, 10:06 AM

Looking way better now

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ihines10 Private First Class 132 Rep 105 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Looking for some advice. Was planning on getting my car shipped to me and had the shipper set up for a while now. But he keeps pushing the times back after initially telling me he’d be able to have it within about a day of giving him the go ahead to go and pick it up. It’s now been six days and I’m thinking about just flying out to pick it up myself and drive it back as I’m tired of waiting lol. I know I’m showing no patience here but could easily get a flight tomorrow morning and just be done with the whole thing. I’d be driving the car from Louisville to Florida in one straight trip. I’d wrap the front end in painters tape for the drive and it’s scheduled for PPF on Monday for context. Any insight is much appreciated!
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