Alright. Here's some pictures from the first day. I'll take more tomorrow afternoon. All are the best my camera can take and they are all pretty big. I haven't sorted thru them yet and labeled them. There are also a couple bikes in the pictures that some manufacturers either had custom made for the show, or were concept design bikes. If you have any questions on which cars are what, let me know and I'll see if I know what it is. I took as many pictures as I could of each vehicle, and there is even a couple of pictures of me sitting in a Lamborghini Murcielago :D The only cars they wouldn't let us fondle were the Maybach's. :( Other than that, I pretty much fondeled them all ;D This is from the Industry Preview Day's so the public hasn't seen the show yet. Ya gotta be a supplier or have credentials to get into the show. Public show opens on Saturday of this week. Let me know if you guys want pictures of anything specific. Feel free to download pictures at will.
The pictures of the orange sportbike is a complete bastard bike of a GSXR1000 and like 3 others. I talked to the engineer for a while about it.
Dan
LINK:
http://homepage.mac.com/ducelectronics/PhotoAlbum22.html
http://homepage.mac.com/ducelectronics/PhotoAlbum23.html
Edit: Link to the additional pages will be up as soon as I finish uploading all the pictures. I filled up a 1GB and 512 MB compact flash card taking pictures tonight. :D
I'll bill you for a new keyboard ... drooled all over mine ...
Can you say 'SLR' ? WOW! Thx for spending so much time at the MB and BMW booths.
Great display of pix - a little slow, but the display was cool.
Gang night will be Saturday - will you stick around for it? Was always an interesting experience. Ask me if you care to hear.
Thx again for the pix.
PS - Wah Court on Wyandott across the river in Windsor - the best authentic Chinese you'll ever eat in your life. Tell Rose I sent you!
QuoteI'll bill you for a new keyboard ... drooled all over mine ...
Can you say 'SLR' ? WOW! Thx for spending so much time at the MB and BMW booths.
Great display of pix - a little slow, but the display was cool.
So, I take it you missed gang night at the NAIAS? Was always an interesting experience. Ask me if you care to hear.
Thx again for the pix.
PS - Wah Court on Wyandott across the river in Windsor - the best authentic Chinese you'll ever eat in your life. Tell Rose I sent you!
Hmm... you're local? If so, want a pass for tomorrow's Industry Day. ;)
and I ain't done yet. 312 more pictures to upload ;D
Note to all....
If you click on the first picture, it will pop up a new window and it will enlarge the picture, then you can play a slide show of all pcitures with the little arrows on the pop up. Then, if you click on the picture again, it get's even bigger. The pictures are high enough resolution where they make great desktops. Now if I can just figure out how to get the date off the damn pictures >:( I used the lambo motor as my new desktop and it came out awesome. :D
Page 2 is partially up. Can't upload all the pics fast enough. On page 2 is a concept sportbike. pretty sweet in person.
http://homepage.mac.com/ducelectronics/PhotoAlbum23.html
please im or email me - or call the phone number on my site.
will be in pontiac friday for karting (kart 2 kart on updyke rd), clutch cargo's (to look for a wife) and to do monster trucks in the silverdome on saturday.
best i can do is come in early on friday and fly through - would love to take you up on the offer if available.
can reciprocate with passes to monster jam and press at the track!!!
(sheepish grin ...)
QuoteGang night will be Saturday - will you stick around for it? Was always an interesting experience. Ask me if you care to hear.
Lemme guesss... you were there for one of the shoot outs? LOL.... that's why I only go on the industry day's. No public = no hassles. The place was pretty much empty. It's so big, a few thousand people doesn't seem like much. I don't do the public days for a reason. Plus, on public days you can't sit in Lambo's and such. I haven't put all those pictures up. My wife took a picture of me in the Roll's Phantom and I even had a driver in the front seat wearing a tux. :D ;D
Quoteplease im or email me - or call the phone number on my site.
will be in pontiac friday for karting (kart 2 kart on updyke rd), clutch cargo's (to look for a wife) and to do monster trucks in the silverdome on saturday.
best i can do is come in early on friday and fly through - would love to take you up on the offer if available.
can reciprocate with passes to monster jam and press at the track!!!
(sheepish grin ...)
Ouch.. tomorrow is the last industry day. Friday is Charity day, and I can't help you on that one. Saturday is open public.
OK...Dan's forgiven for being a yutz. :-*
Love the new Mercedes SLR
What car is in pic # DCN 1043?
If you can make tomorrow, I can get you in.... Charity day passes are $400 cause of the black tie stuff afterwards. Can't help you other than industry passes.
QuoteOK...Dan's forgiven for being a yutz. :-*
Love the new Mercedes SLR
What car is in pic # DCN 1043?
You musta not seen my other post in your thread ::)
Maserati Quatro something or other ???
I'll just drive...oh, how many hours from Milwaukee all night! ::) ;D
I'll take the Mercedes if you're buying! ;D
QuoteI'll just drive...oh, how many hours from Milwaukee all night! ::) ;D
I'll take the Mercedes if you're buying! ;D
Get rid of that husband of your's and I'd seriously consider it based on the new information I've obtained ;) :-*
QuoteGet rid of that husband of your's and I'd seriously consider it based on the new information I've obtained ;) :-*
In your dreams...I'm not that easy. :o ;) ;D
QuoteIn your dreams...I'm not that easy. :o ;) ;D
Then all you get is the little green car (DSCN1070) ;D
QuoteThen all you get is the little green car (DSCN1070) ;D
I'll be expecting delivery next week. Oh, and i want it in red instead. ;D
:(
will have to miss - thank you for the offer, though. perhaps we can plan this for next year. i kind of am letting everything else slide - in the middle of a project.
enjoy and be carefull!
homewrecker
ps - not sure if you're hotelling it, but if you can ever stay at the atheneum on brush st - do it - you won't regret it.
QuoteI'll be expecting delivery next week. Oh, and i want it in red instead. ;D
Alright. I'll drop it off myself. Looks like it'll fit in the back of my Jeep ;D And they don't make them in Red. Only pastel colors from my understanding :-/
ok..pick a color, even pink is ok...anything but the green. :D Want my address? ;)
Quote:(
ps - not sure if you're hotelling it, but if you can ever stay at the atheneum on brush st - do it - you won't regret it.
lol... yeah, I stayed there on my wedding night because my wedding was on Jefferson at the Roostertail. My office is 3 miles from Cobo. My house is 15 minutes.
Quoteok..pick a color, even pink is ok...anything but the green. :D Want my address? ;)
Is your husband going to be home ::)
Yeah...and the dog...and the cat...ask K3 'bout that! :P ;)
QuoteYeah...and the dog...and the cat...ask K3 'bout that! :P ;)
Don't ruin it.. I'm picturing...
Alexa + Leather + Bikes + Pink Pastel Mini Car
;D ;D :P
QuoteDon't ruin it.. I'm picturing...
Alexa + Leather + Bikes + Pink Pastel Mini Car
;D ;D :P
You and a hundred other guys. (yawn....)
QuoteYou and a hundred other guys. (yawn....)
How many guy's would show up with a pink mini car or even think something like that ???
;D :P
nighty nighty, Dan...I actually have to work tomorrow. Thanks for the giggles tho. :-* ;D
Quotenighty nighty, Dan...I actually have to work tomorrow. Thanks for the giggles tho. :-* ;D
Good night Alexa :-* ;D
(oh brother ...)
QuoteYou and a hundred other guys. (yawn....)
I've seen ya in leather. ;D ;D ;D ;D
QuoteI've seen ya in leather. ;D ;D ;D ;D
:o
QuoteI've seen ya in leather. ;D ;D ;D ;D
You and about a hundred other guys. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
The yellow 'stang and the M5 has my vote!
Thanks Dan
Dawn :)
QuoteYou musta not seen my other post in your thread ::)
Maserati Quatro something or other ???
nah, 1043 is a GT. Quattroporte is a 4-door.
Cool pix.
QuoteThe yellow 'stang and the M5 has my vote!
Thanks Dan
Dawn :)
M5 is defintely sweet. I drooled all over the steering wheel in one of them. I'm waiting for the M6 :D
Quotenah, 1043 is a GT. Quattroporte is a 4-door.
Cool pix.
Couldn't tell you. I attempted to talk to a few Maserati people, but they don't speak very good English. I gave up listening to someone else trying to ask them questions. ;D
I still have a ton of pictures to upload (about 250) but I ran out of webspace. I bought more, but I guess it takes a little while to update. I uploaded all the pictures last night, and then notice every file was 0 KB in size because I was over my limit, so I gotta do it all over again >:( As soon as they finish giving me more space, I"ll put the rest up. :D
QuoteM5 is defintely sweet. I drooled all over the steering wheel in one of them. I'm waiting for the M6 :D
you actually like the Bangle M5?
Quoteyou actually like the Bangle M5?
Pictures don't do that car justice. You gotta sit in it and then you're like :o I'd buy one, but I want the M6. I like the body on the 6 series better.
QuotePictures don't do that car justice. You gotta sit in it and then you're like :o I'd buy one, but I want the M6. I like the body on the 6 series better.
Any hint of what the next generation M3 will look like at the show?
QuoteAny hint of what the next generation M3 will look like at the show?
Nah. They had the current model and that's it. I spoke with Oleg who is a BMW engineer that works with Bosch on the engine management systems. He said no more M3. M4. He also told me that they are having problems with the engine management system for the M6, so it'll be atleast a year before it's European release, and 2 years probably before the U.S. release. They wouldn't get into too many details on the M3 replacement other than it's no longer an M3, and it's a couple years off.
QuoteNah. They had the current model and that's it. I spoke with Oleg who is a BMW engineer that works with Bosch on the engine management systems. He said no more M3. M4. He also told me that they are having problems with the engine management system for the M6, so it'll be atleast a year before it's European release, and 2 years probably before the U.S. release. They wouldn't get into too many details on the M3 replacement other than it's no longer an M3, and it's a couple years off.
I also hear that the M5 will ONLY be available with the SMG transmission. What did the M5 at the show have?
QuoteI also hear that the M5 will ONLY be available with the SMG transmission. What did the M5 at the show have?
Yeah, it was SMG. I took a picture of the shifter. Both M5's (silver and blue pictures) were both SMG.
QuoteYeah, it was SMG. I took a picture of the shifter. Both M5's (silver and blue pictures) were both SMG.
3 series = 4 doors
4 series = coupe (-> M4)
M5 only gets new 7-gear SMG
There was a massive recall on european 645 last summer. Not surprised M6 is delayed. I know why I'm not worried about the bet. ;)
The main problem that they have from my understanding is that they are using multiple "bus" type system and subsystems and they are causing conflicts between each other. The engine management is CAN B, the body electronics are BEAN, and the rest uses MOST. All of that with a Flexray or Byteflight type overlay. So, too many different types of BUS systems in the vehicle. Who knows by the time they sort it all out, we'll be on 08' MY vehicles. Either way, I want the M6 and I'll get it should it ever get made. :D
Get the E46 M3 now and shut yo mouth sucka
QuoteGet the E46 M3 now and shut yo mouth sucka
Nah. I'd get an E55 instead of the M3 instead if that's what I wanted. I'd rather wait. :)
QuoteNah. I'd get an E55 instead of the M3 instead if that's what I wanted. I'd rather wait. :)
E55 has too many doors. :)
QuoteE55 has too many doors. :)
I kinda need 4 doors having a child and all.. but that's my toy so by then mom will be driving a minivan anyways ;D
Any pictures of the new Dodge Charger? A buddy of mine is interested in one.
Yeah, I got a bunch. I'm just waiting for more webspace. I have about 450 more pictures to put up. I ran out of space though on the website.
Still waiting for my webspace to be update >:(
Any updates?
No. I ran out of webspace on my .mac membership so I bought some more, but they added it as email space instead of file space. So, I'm waiting for them to correct it. I still have a ton of pictures (about 350 or so) to put up. Plus, it's gonna take a while to upload them all. What's on the site now took me over an hour to upload :(
and I gotta go argue with my dealer tomorrow. I bought my jeep because I was told that the 300C SRT8 wouldn't be available until mid-summer. Then, I find out that they are taking orders starting Feb. 1 for them. I would've waited for it, but I needed a new car because my lease was up on my truck. I'm very happy with the Jeep, but I probably would've gotten the 300 instead :-/
QuoteAny pictures of the new Dodge Charger? A buddy of mine is interested in one.
You can view the new Dodge Charger on the dodge web sight.
//www.dodge.com
I wasn't too impressed with the Charger. In person, it looks like a mini Dodge Magnum. More or less, it's the sedan version of the Magnum stationwagon. :-/
I'd go 300C SRT8. That thing's bad ass. 440 HP, Recaro leather seat's, Brembo brakes, Eibach suspension. MSRP is around $42K which isn't really that bad considering what it offers. Then, throw the Mopar supercharger on it for another 100 ponies, and you're good to go. Mopar announced this year at the autoshow that all Mopar performance parts that are dealer installed will be honored under factory warranty terms. So, you warranty won't get void if the dealer installs it. The supercharger kit is like $4K installed for the 300C and puts the HP upto like 550 phonies :D
The Hemi motors are really sweet. It's an awesome design. My Jeep has it, and you can't notice the transition from the 4 cyl to 8 cyl mode. It always has plenty of power on tap, yet it's friendly on your wallet in respects to mpg. The MDE (multi displacement engine) made me wonder about relability and design issues, but it's flawless. I thought for sure that you would be able to feel the transition in the motor, but you can't. I couldn't tell you when it's running on 4 cyl. or 8. :)
If you can wait, go drive a 300C SRT8. Definetly a bad ass car. Especially for the price. :D
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=9098
Auto show
Quotehttp://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=9098
Auto show
They didn't take any pictures of the cool cars :-/ Plus, it's only 1 pic per vehicle. That's no fun :-/ I'll get mine up hopefully by tonight some time. :D
Quote The MDE (multi displacement engine) made me wonder about relability and design issues, but it's flawless.
and you conclude this after 3 days of ownership? ;)
Quoteand you conclude this after 3 days of ownership? ;)
Yup. 3 days, and 744 miles on the Jeep, and 2 weeks with a 300C that has the same motor ;)
QuoteYup. 3 days, and 744 miles on the Jeep, and 2 weeks with a 300C that has the same motor ;)
I like my Toyota Land Cruiser alot.
QuoteI like my Toyota Land Cruiser alot.
Nice truck.
QuoteNice truck.
thanks... can I borrow $10k?
Sure. You just have to give me $15K back within 10 days ;)
QuoteSure. You just have to give me $15K back within 10 days ;)
but if it's less than 10 days.. it's $10k right?
QuoteYup. 3 days, and 744 miles on the Jeep, and 2 weeks with a 300C that has the same motor ;)
and you figure it's enough to determine it's reliable?! I hope you got the extended 60-day warranty. ;D
Quotebut if it's less than 10 days.. it's $10k right?
Nope. The minute it goes from my hands to your hands, it goes to $15K. Doesn't matter if it's only for an hour ;D
Quoteand you figure it's enough to determine it's reliable?! I hope you got the extended 60-day warranty. ;D
Yup. Plus, if it ends up being junk, I just make a few phone calls and get something else. :)
QuoteNope. The minute it goes from my hands to your hands, it goes to $15K. Doesn't matter if it's only for an hour ;D
how about you just give me $10k and I won't kill and eat your dog.
Quotehow about you just give me $10k and I won't kill and eat your dog.
How about nope...
and you'd better bring a gun if your going to take on my dog ;D
QuoteHow about nope...
and you'd better bring a gun if your going to take on my dog ;D
you take me for an amateur? No gun needed... I'll have bichon frise soup in 30 minutes tops! You do owne a bishon no?
Nope. American Staffshire Terrier, aka a Pitbull
Her name is Mercedes :)
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Dan, you read French?
http://eurosport.tf1.fr/home/pages/v4/l3/s114/sport_lng3_spo114_sto674553.shtml
QuoteDan, you read French?
http://eurosport.tf1.fr/home/pages/v4/l3/s114/sport_lng3_spo114_sto674553.shtml
Nope. I have a hard enough time with English ;D What's it say?
QuoteDan, you read French?
http://eurosport.tf1.fr/home/pages/v4/l3/s114/sport_lng3_spo114_sto674553.shtml
I speak French Canadian.... Pale voo France' y'all ;D
Quotey'all ;D
French Hillbilly ??? :P
QuoteFrench Hillbilly ??? :P
That would be French "redneck" thank you! ;) :D
QuoteThat would be French "redneck" thank you! ;) :D
Got it ;D
QuoteNope. I have a hard enough time with English ;D What's it say?
buncha kool stuff, including special wheel design saving 1.8 kg, carbon fiber roof, obviously all the M5 goodies...
Hey Papa, can you guys get left hand drive car's over there, or is it right hand drive only by law ??? By "get them" I mean purchased there, not imported from another country.
???
They're all LHD. Only the UK does RHD crap. :)
I might get to drive the new M5 next week :D 8) There's one here locally left over from the autoshow, so I may get lucky. :)
Watched M6 video today. Nice puppy. 115,000 Euros.
QuoteWatched M6 video today. Nice puppy. 115,000 Euros.
How do you get the video ??? Download ???
QuoteHow do you get the video ??? Download ???
Nope, I'm currently in Europe.
You're in France right? Gotta a question for ya..
Do the French make fun of "French" Canadians ??? You know, kinda like how the Spanish make fun of the Mexican.
??? Always wondered that :)
QuoteYou're in France right? Gotta a question for ya..
Do the French make fun of "French" Canadians ???
The French. They'd be speaking German with bad accents if it weren't for the US, Great Britain and Canada. ::)
;D
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QuoteYou're in France right? Gotta a question for ya..
Do the French make fun of "French" Canadians ??? You know, kinda like how the Spanish make fun of the Mexican.
??? Always wondered that :)
They definitely make fun of the accent, but that's about all I've observed.