[Shotimes] 2006 BMW 330i replaces SHO

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 19:12:21 -0500

LOL! The SMG is actually a transmission with a clutch, it's just that the
computer pushes the clutch pedal and shifts.

Paul L Fisher

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On Behalf Of Dave Kegel
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I believe this comes from Paul Fisher, ex SHO ATX owner.

Auto's are for weenies. True auto enthusiasts use a clutch.  :)

Dave

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On Behalf Of Paul L Fisher
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 12:00 PM
To: 'Carl Prochilo'; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] 2006 BMW 330i replaces SHO

Yes, however, I would get the 7 speed SMG. It is faster and has 11 shift
programs from 'granny going to church' to 'F1 launch control'.

Paul L Fisher

Visit my website: http://www.paul-fisher.com
SHOClub Member: http://www.shoclub.com
Amsoil dealer: http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil

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On Behalf Of Carl Prochilo
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 10:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 2006 BMW 330i replaces SHO

Thanks.  This is a good start into this world.  The only issue I have at the
moment is getting the car up to the 7000 RPM redline because apparently
you're supposed to honor a 4500 RPM limit during the first 1250 miles.
Fortunately the car has a low of low end torque to compensate for the other
urge.

At some point there should be an E90 based version of the M3 with SMG that
might be worth a try if I want to go fast, or the 545 if more room is
needed.  BTW, over on the BMW message boards I read there was quite an
outcry when BMW first refused to bring a manual version of the M5 which I
understand has now been corrected.
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Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Sat, October 8, 2005 19:28, Ron Porter said:
> Congratulations! Very Nice!
>
> The seat heaters will still come in handy for cool, damp evenings.
>
> I found the interior space to be surprising. It's not as wide as the 
> 5-series, but head/leg room are quite good.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> Carl Prochilo <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org> wrote:
> Well, not quite replaces since I still have the 92, but I decided to 
> go for the bimmer as a daily driver. As some of you know, I've been 
> debating this car, the G35 and GTO.
>
> The car is a black on black 6-speed "true" manual transmission (as Ron 
> would say) with premium, sport and cold weather package. While it may 
> sound strange to get the latter here in South Florida, I didn't want 
> to wait for a new order car and this one came off the boat in Sept 
> this way. Plus the heated seats actually are nice for a sore back. 
> Nothing has changed in consumer buying habits and manual transmission 
> 330i's are hard to come by on the lot.
>
> This car is incredible to drive. Everything people say about them and 
> car mags write about is true but hard to put into words. This car 
> doesn't break a sweat driving hard into curves. It is physically 
> smaller than the SHO by a lot and yet feels roomier inside. There a 
> lot of other toys as well.
>
> The new car now has window tint that you won't see in the pics posted 
> in the link below, so the car looks even sharper. If you plan to try 
> this with dial-up, grab a coffee as these picture are large. A high 
> res display helps too.
>
> http://users.adelphia.net/~prochilo/BMW/2006_BMW_330i.html
> --
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
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