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kbannon 
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E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
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Points: 15508
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 Posted: 13-October-2004 at 12:07 |
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you driving Ken?
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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kdevitt
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Joined: 27-February-2003
Location: Ireland
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Points: 904
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Posted: 13-October-2004 at 13:34 |
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don't think so - just a spectator. Wouldn't fancy having to fork out any extra cash on the car at the moment!!
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BM Fan
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Joined: 19-January-2004
Location: Ireland
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Points: 1054
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Posted: 13-October-2004 at 15:40 |
Out of interest - Whats the prefered Go-Go juice for track days, Premium of some sort I suppose (Stop all that pre detonation etc) no point in cheapo 95. A friend tried the new shell V Power in an E39 2.2 auto and said there was a considerable difference and it nowhere near premium prices
Will be on fumes tomorrow evening so any advice appreciated.
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Martin
In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!)
Previous Models
2001 E39 520i Auto
1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual
1996 E36 328i Coupe
1997 E36 318i Conv
1992 E36 316i Sln
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Kevin_E30_318iS
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Joined: 14-December-2002
Location: Ireland
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Points: 883
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Posted: 13-October-2004 at 15:53 |
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Well, there was an article in the Sunday about the claims made for these special petrols. They took a car on a rolling road running on ordinary unleaded and these 'better' petrols and found no difference in perfomance. The conclusion was that you pay out extra for nothing.
But I guess the only way to know is try it an see if you notice a difference.
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kdevitt
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Joined: 27-February-2003
Location: Ireland
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Posted: 13-October-2004 at 16:37 |
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I used octane booster the last time I went out - wouldn't recommend it though, have heard a variety of stories about engines going pop when using it. I'd just stick to what you normally use.
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IanH
Senior Member I
Joined: 10-July-2003
Location: Ireland
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Points: 128
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 02:47 |
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Sadly no Hartge kit has arrived....therefor little chance of getting it fitted before Saturday. This is after Birds said it would be with me by last Friday, then Monday, Tuesday, Wendesday. Wednesday was cut off date. So I am not best pleased....In any case, looking forward to meeting up and having good day
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Kevin_E30_318iS
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 04:19 |
Promising continually and not delivering, you'd think they were an Irish company 
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Kevin_1990_318iS
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Kevin_E30_318iS
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 04:21 |
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Don't worry Ian, your car performs pretty well in it's present form.
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Kevin_1990_318iS
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IamSpartacus
Moderator Group
Joined: 21-November-2002
Location: Singapore
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 04:22 |
 kevin_1990_316i wrote:
Promising continually and not delivering, you'd think they were an Irish Political Party |
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The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
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CGL_E30_325i
Senior Member I
Joined: 17-June-2003
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Points: 102
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 05:38 |
Sorry Killian,
Looks like I am not going to be able to make it as a driver on Saturday. Rear end bushes are shot, and I was trying to get my car in to get them done before the day, but no luck. It would be just plain dangerous to go on the track as it is. Also I still don't really have enough miles on my newly re-built engine yet - was hoping it would be ready for the day as well, so am a bit disappointed.
Re: Octane Ratings - Higher octane fuel (or using octane boosters) will only have a positive effect if your engine is not running to its full potential on the fuel you are currently using. i.e your engine management computer's knock sensor is detecting pre-ignition and is retarding the timing accordingly. For modern BMW's, this should only really be an issue with high compression engines (m3's or m5's) running on low (95) octane fuel. I could be wrong, but you would be unlikely to see a benefit on most vehicles.
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CGL
'88 325i Sport
'01 330d Sport Touring
'0? Westfield SEiW TDi
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IamSpartacus
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 07:21 |
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Work commitments have forced a change of plan which means I might make it for a couple of hours but need to be in Carlingford by 6pm...
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The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 07:35 |
your M520i to Carlingford - I reckon about 20 to 25 minutes!
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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IamSpartacus
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 09:49 |
'pparently lots of speed checks round that way nowadays??? Cameras is easy is the manned ones that're akward
BTW how many times do I have to tell you it's a 520i S
Edited by Derek M5
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The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
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kbannon
Admin Group
E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
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Points: 15508
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 10:00 |
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South of the border, there are only two fixed cameras on the N1/M1 AFAIK and they are on the Southbound stretch as you approach Dundalk & Drogheda (about 10 miles before).
There may be many mobile patrols though.
Anyway, unless you are stopped you won't be fined and you cant get points.
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Kevin_E30_318iS
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Joined: 14-December-2002
Location: Ireland
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 11:30 |
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Unless the mobile patrol is a Gatso van!
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Kevin_1990_318iS
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IamSpartacus
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 13:29 |
Wifey gets stressed when I get excited & 'fail to stop'.....
.....only kidding!
By all accounts the southbound camera is having quiet snooze after a recent ram raid by concerned individuals
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The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
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Stevo
Really Senior Member I
e30 318is
Joined: 28-October-2002
Location: Ireland
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 15:47 |
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I'll see yiz on the day beemer fans but Killian , i can't participate mate . If there's anything i can do on the day to help out , let me know .
Edited by Stevo
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Robbie Bradford
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Joined: 16-July-2004
Location: Co. Laois, Ireland.
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 17:04 |
Just got some new rear pads and ready to rock 
Killian, i see that its 30 squid for a passenger, i know a couple of people that would like a spin with me but its hardly value for money if your standing around waiting, can they ride with anyone that lets them or whas da craic?
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kbannon
Admin Group
E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
Status: Offline
Points: 15508
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 17:56 |
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if the driver says OK then they can sit in!
Don't know of any driver that said no!
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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kbannon
Admin Group
E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
Status: Offline
Points: 15508
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Posted: 14-October-2004 at 18:02 |
kdevitt wrote:
Are people meeting up somewhere else first, or just at Mondello?? |
Im heading straight from Leixlip to Mondello (via Celbridge), if you want to hook up somewhere like the Lucan Texaco (Foxhunter)
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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