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What Did You Do To Your Car Today?

akirasan

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It would be nice to hear what people are doing to their cars, most of us enjoy tinkering.

Not me personally but I did pay someone to put an upgraded clutch in my colorado and retune it. 

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luk AJ
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Purchased a BMW M5 F10 from Japan and reassembled in Thailand. All official.. I first had the M5 E60 which I sold recently. The M5 M10 is more smooth and better suited for Thai roads. The engine is a

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I've just put some 'go faster stripes' on my 'looks as if it will go faster' supa-dupa 5 year old Suzuki Swift non-turbo little town run-around. It even has 92hp and will top 150kmh going down hi

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I disconnected the brakes so if I have an accident, I have a good Thai excuse!

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I did the same I do most days.....tried to stop our two year old grandson stuffing bits anything he can find through the front grille.  

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Purchased a BMW M5 F10 from Japan and reassembled in Thailand. All official..
I first had the M5 E60 which I sold recently. The M5 M10 is more smooth and better suited for Thai roads. The engine is a 4.4l twin turbo has 600HP stock but is now tuned to 700.
Changed exhaust to 2x3” changed break disks, tires, changed all oils and it is good to go. What I like most is the superfast gear change with a torque of + 600. I didnt buy this car for it’s speed but for the “feel” and comfort.
I can enjoy this fantastic car for the price you normally pay for a new X3. IMG_2091.JPGIMG_1750.JPG


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2 minutes ago, luk AJ said:

Purchased a BMW M5 F10 from Japan and reassembled in Thailand. All official..
I first had the M5 E60 which I sold recently. The M5 M10 is more smooth and better suited for Thai roads. The engine is a 4.4l twin turbo has 600HP stock but is now tuned to 700.
Changed exhaust to 2x3” changed break disks, tires, changed all oils and it is good to go. What I like most is the superfast gear change with a torque of + 600. I didnt buy this car for it’s speed but for the “feel” and comfort.
I can enjoy this fantastic car for the price you normally pay for a new X3. IMG_2091.JPGIMG_1750.JPG


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That's a lotta HP./TQ...:stoner:

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HAKAPALITA Explorer Member

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Anyone actually clean n polish their vehicles here anymore.?. Check Oil, tyre pressures etc like in the sixties, i even get huffy if i have to fill the Washer Bottle these days.

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I disconnected the brakes so if I have an accident, I have a good Thai excuse!

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20 minutes ago, luk AJ said:

Purchased a BMW M5 F10 from Japan and reassembled in Thailand. All official..
I first had the M5 E60 which I sold recently. The M5 M10 is more smooth and better suited for Thai roads. The engine is a 4.4l twin turbo has 600HP stock but is now tuned to 700.
Changed exhaust to 2x3” changed break disks, tires, changed all oils and it is good to go. What I like most is the superfast gear change with a torque of + 600. I didnt buy this car for it’s speed but for the “feel” and comfort.
I can enjoy this fantastic car for the price you normally pay for a new X3. IMG_2091.JPGIMG_1750.JPG


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Beautiful!  Thanks so much for sharing

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Currently touring the western states with my 4 Runner....Was stored 6 years in a sealed container with a battery minder....Fired off like I'd parked it the night before....

Did full service, brakes, & tires....Smogged perfectly & the

Battery amazingly passed the load test has been perfect for 20 days touring Nevada, Utah, Arizona, California....Now on to Oregon& Washington , then down the west coast back to the bay area....

Yosemite tomorrow & Thursday...

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jenny2017 Advanced Member

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   I've put some bicycle rims on my Mitsu Strada L 200 and it's much faster now.

 

    Now I'm waiting to win the lottery to buy a BMW with 1,600 horses. 

 

 

   

 

   

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1 minute ago, pgrahmm said:

Currently touring the western states with my 4 Runner....Was stored 6 years in a sealed container with a battery minder....Fired off like I'd parked it the night before....

Did full service, brakes, & tires....Smogged perfectly & the

Battery amazingly passed the load test has been perfect for 20 days touring Nevada, Utah, Arizona, California....Now on to Oregon& Washington , then down the west coast back to the bay area....

Yosemite tomorrow & Thursday...

Wish I was onboard....:stoner:

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1 minute ago, jenny2017 said:

   I've put some bicycle rims on my Mitsu Strada L 200 and it's much faster now.

 

    Now I'm waiting to win the lottery to buy a BMW with 1,600 horses. 

 

 

   

 

   

Those tyres are useless on the drag strip but OK on LOS roads....tease.gif.292b524b398171e9a560e9249b87207a.gif

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jenny2017 Advanced Member

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 After some overheating problems, the car's ready to go. We might drive to Mukdahan and stay a night with wife's brother who comes from Rayong. 

 

   

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 After some overheating problems, the car's ready to go. We might drive to Mukdahan and stay a night with wife's brother who comes from Rayong. 

 

   

Those tyres will overheat, take 20 spares....5170.gif.cf1a5a875ecc70f3fe6725007f1bb8e2.gif

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1 hour ago, luk AJ said:

Purchased a BMW M5 F10 from Japan and reassembled in Thailand. All official..
I first had the M5 E60 which I sold recently. The M5 M10 is more smooth and better suited for Thai roads. The engine is a 4.4l twin turbo has 600HP stock but is now tuned to 700.
Changed exhaust to 2x3” changed break disks, tires, changed all oils and it is good to go. What I like most is the superfast gear change with a torque of + 600. I didnt buy this car for it’s speed but for the “feel” and comfort.
I can enjoy this fantastic car for the price you normally pay for a new X3. IMG_2091.JPGIMG_1750.JPG


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Very nice car. Do you mind reveal what the cost were?

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1 minute ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Very nice car. Do you mind reveal what the cost were?

And why adding another 100HP to create 700HP..?

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akirasan Senior Member

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1 hour ago, HAKAPALITA said:

Anyone actually clean n polish their vehicles here anymore.?. Check Oil, tyre pressures etc like in the sixties, i even get huffy if i have to fill the Washer Bottle these days.

I have to. If I don't wash it every couple of days it disappears underneath a pile of dust. 

Check the fluids/tyres/hoses once a week.

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Same same as every other day for the past year.....spent a little bit of time admireing it and regretting I ever signed it over to "she who must be obeyed".

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1 hour ago, transam said:

And why adding another 100HP to create 700HP..?

I'm still okay with my 103 horses, my driving style has changed, no more 160 km/h.

It's just too dangerous out here. 

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luk AJ Advanced Member

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And why adding another 100HP to create 700HP..?

Because this car is my hobby...
Other people buy special running shoes or a bicycle of 100.000THb to drive around on Sundays.
It is about the perfect tune of an engine.
As a I have the impression you are a car lover as well, you problably understand what I mean..


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1 minute ago, luk AJ said:


Because this car is my hobby...
Other people buy special running shoes or a bicycle of 100.000THb to drive around on Sundays.
It is about the perfect tune of an engine.
As a I have the impression you are a car lover as well, you problably understand what I mean..


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For sure, but I learned that one can create huge amounts of power but if you cannot put it on the black top it just goes up in smoke..

Is your ride a 4 wheel drive..?

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3 minutes ago, luk AJ said:


Because this car is my hobby...
Other people buy special running shoes or a bicycle of 100.000THb to drive around on Sundays.
It is about the perfect tune of an engine.
As a I have the impression you are a car lover as well, you problably understand what I mean..


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 I get it. It's worth the time and money. 

 

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luk AJ Advanced Member

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Very nice car. Do you mind reveal what the cost were?

I purchased this car for 3.7mill and added at least 300k to the bill for the break disks, Pirelly tires, injectors, oil changes and airco refill.
I enjoy the technology, for me it is more than just a car.



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3 minutes ago, luk AJ said:


Why? All is done according to the law. Yes it is not easy but there are specialized garages who assemble this kind of cars.


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I commend you for your devotion and  dedication.

 

I simply know this country's administration is generally less than helpful in dealing with such circumstances

 

 

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