The Newmerical Obsession

330. The 2004 BMW 330Ci; it encompasses everything I am, in the driving spectrum. Spectacular machine.

Whiplash, in all lateral 360 degrees of the word.

Day 7 with the 330, and I had to part with my first love onthe this past Sunday the 19th...the E34 1990 535, sad day that was.
As for now, I am in Starbucks, longing for my wife to return to me tonight.

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Back to the bimmer.

The Genesis Test Drive

I was so curious about how this beastly Hyundai rode. It hugged the street even through hard acceleration around turns, and the engine roared as I hit the gas on the straightaway. That 306HP 3.8L V6 is no joke. Hyundai is serious.
Mirabeau Blue, fully loaded, AutoStick. Sweet.
Paddle Shifters too!

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There Will Be Sound

Here's the Pioneer Premier (DEH-P510UB) receiver I ordered on eBay, new, just tonight.  So, i'll finally be able to share some tunes this summer.  :), I'll order the headlights later, they still work for now, lol.  I nearly ordered the P410HD package that would have enabled me to hear HD Radio right out of the box, but the auction had ended by then, and I researched this model and came to like it more, especially finding it for a decent price ($172 [free ship]) whereas it runs $203+tax on Crutchfield.com so it's a good buy, with a warranty to boot.

So, this will set the theme for the 535.  I'll add Pioneer Premier speakers, subs and an amp later.  I have certain standards to keep with this car, and things high-end don't stick out in the 5 like they would on a Civic.  I want to keep it Pioneer Premier audio.  I want rich sound and punchy, responsive bass, that's not overbearing or rattling...so maybe some Dynamat in the trunk.  Saw a nice Premier dual sub box with 12's in it with a total of 2,000 watts RMS (6,000W peak). Buff..definitely gonna need some proofing in the trunk.

IN OTHER NEWS:

-I'm struggling with a spontaneous cough that my brother gave me.

-Insurance payment this month: 370 dollars.

-BMW 535 aftermarket headlights: 160-215 dollars (my "willing-to-spend" limits)

-Did a buck twenty-five the other day with ease.

-Have to change driving habits in attempt to get most out of gas...Use automatic more often..

-looking for driver-side outer black trim to replace old as well as passenger-side : less than $40

-plan (sometime this year) to paint it white, and remove some dents: hundreds of $$

-Shipping back the wrong chip and requesting chip #179 - gotta pay shipping to CA

-after installing correct chip, will buy "DINAN" chrome letters for trunk - about 30 dollars

-replacing wheel center caps soon about - 30 dollars

-gotta get a sweet key fob: 8-27 dollars

Ahh Breakdown!

The said Beemer won't start, but it's in the shop now.  I have a nice Dinan performance chip waiting for it's return.  Interested to see how she runs after I install the chip.  It claims to add a possible 43hp & 22lbs of torque, but I'm expecting around 20-30hp increase.

Just the first upgrade.  Then maybe I'll get some trim, and a bottle of BlackAgain, fix 'er up.