Comments by "computiNATEor" (@computiNATEor) on "Tedward" channel.

  1. It's fascinating to me that Jag invested in a double-wishbone front suspension, technically superior to the 3-series MacPherson strut and double-ball joint. I'd take the XE in a heartbeat over any of its competitors.
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  2. 144a got some new facelift headlights, nice! Good to see it's still being cared for. The switch panel where the cupholders usually are is awesome. I want one...
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  3. Nah, it's Tui, the corrupt police French bulldog, of course!
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  4. Roots > centrifugal.
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  5. Alex is a very good cameraman, you should hire him ;)
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  6. Family friend relayed the story of the tank in his old Suburban that took a crisp $20 to fill it, haha. He drove his VW Rabbit on his restaurant's fryer oil. Changed the fuel filter every oil change
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  7. I bought a $12500 M5 with maintenance records from new. And I’m rebuilding the engine at 164k mi. So yeah, $20k no matter what.
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  8. I agree - I hope people don't need to come out in the future. I hope it just becomes like telling someone that you find deep voices very attractive. It has no bearing on the way they're acting, really. Also, what the hell is the problem with the gay community and the way we judge each other? As far as gay jokes go, I usually am the one who is making the gay jokes. My best friend just rolls his eyes now. It's nice not being the "gay" one, but just the kid with the e39 530i.
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  9. I've never clicked so fast!
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  10. If it appears that your RMS is leaking after replacement, don’t forget to check your coolant/oil heat exchanger in the valley of the V. If its o-rings have failed, it can pour oil out the back of the motor in such a way that it leaks out like an RMS
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  11. Right?! I don't get it either...
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  12. Limited Alcantara. Mr. Murray would approve!
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  13. You don’t have a Mk4 nav computer yet? Dude, get on it. It transforms the entire radio/nav UI speed. Worth it.
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  14. 3:23 The pad wear sensor's probably on the right rear brake only. It's like that on my E39.
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  15. I nearly killed myself on June 15. 12 days ago. Everything in this video registers as true for me. I'm glad I didn't; I'm glad I'm still here. It's one day at a time right now, and I'm getting help. Thank you for your content; it really means a lot.
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  16. We don't need no stinkin' break-in period! ;)
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  17. I have to start wearing socks, shoes, and pants. No more flip-flops and shorts :(
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  18. Lol, I can't even afford the M3 my favorite YouTuber drives... ;)
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  19. 0:15 I missed that one at first, LOL 🤣
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  20. I bet your throttle actuators get a little more exercise than the standard M3 driver.
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  21. Re: cooling system refresh. The E39 M5 water pump is all metal (stainless steel). I replaced mine at 164,000 miles, and it looked good enough to put back in. I wouldn’t worry about the water pump. Replace the thermostat; they fail constantly. Replace the hoses, but leave the radiator alone. Mine’s original at 172,000mi. Replace the fan clutch. You could also upgrade to the spiral blade design of the E53 X5 and E65 7-series; they’re reputed to be quieter and waft more air.
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  22. So how does this auto compare to the ZF 8? The ZF is the gold standard these days.
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  23. 7:13 Holy crap, that's a lot of cops. I don't think there are that many speed traps in the entirety of California.
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  24. I laughed way too hard at 2:17... XD
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  25. Amen.
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  26. Eh, it's Movember; we'll forgive you! 😜
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  27. Funny, I'm a Nick Murray fanboy. Love all your work!
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  28. I'm thinking the Miata does 1500 miles before the oil is changed completely from consumption :)
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  29. Man, those winter wheels look great! I actually prefer them to the first set. More modern-looking.
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  30. This car is why I subscribed way back in the day. I don’t know of any one who has swapped a steering rack in; that would require an entirely new oil pan design and subframe. It would be awesome, though.
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  31. For Tedward's videos, I wait for the 1080p buffer. It's worth it.
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  32. I still can’t believe you don’t have 100k subscribers. I love your content.
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  33. Put 100k miles on it, then sell it to me :)
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  34. Wow. My 530i just runs out of steam above 80-ish MPH, but the S62 just PULLS! How do you like your Valentine overall? I'd like to pick one up, but I drive in LA, where radar signals are incredibly congested, and am concerned it would be more of a nuisance than useful.
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  35. Nah, bigger is better, right? :) Especially when you've got all the meat! (Sorry, couldn't resist the easy puns.)
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  36. You've gotta come drive the California canyons at some point! Big Tujunga road is a blast, especially downhill.
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  37. Haha, the proposal was a fantastic video! Your mechanic is awesome! Also, kinda sad you've had to get to know him so well (Joking, hopefully). Also: BEES!!! https://media.giphy.com/media/dcubXtnbck0RG/giphy.gif Is there some sort of species of bee?
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  38. Oof, that matte GT-S? Yes, please!
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  39. For sure. IIRC, Thaddeus of The Smoking Tire ran a hillclimb time very close to a 430's time in his tuned ST.
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  40. Ah, he explains it at 7:40
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  41. Oh, you know, just the best desert known to mankind! Crème brûlée is the best!
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  42. Eh, I don't know. I feel like the exhausts on the M3 are just amplifying the weird-ish tones of the S65. It sounds nice, but a little bit "ricey" to me. I find the e39 M5 and Ford/GM V8s with their larger displacements to have a nicer engine note. But of course, that's just, like, my opinion, man.
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  43. Ah, if only people were as easy to read as a dog's ears...1:45 :) Very nice video; loved the stylish shots of the city. I've only been to Boston once, but really enjoyed my time there. Happy anniversary!
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  44. 3:21 Domo!! (^‿^v)
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  45. Dat rez doe...
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  46. Eek, now I'm hungry... :)
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  47. Tear it apart! Then, if you can find one, drive an ESS TS2- supercharged 530i with its better R&P steering and very torquey I6. That might change your mind on the E39! :)
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  48. Oof, your Porsche needs a detail about as badly as my e39 530i. Swirl city!
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  49. Gorgeous color; I want my E39 in that almost-burnt orange now...
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  50. Lobster is delicious, but its sooo much damn work just to get it out of the shell... Also, Re: Facemasks: ew!
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  51. Uh oh... I sense a cringe coming on! 😬Yep...
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  52. 5:20 Ooh, god, I remember a day when we didn't get breakfast until about 12 in my family on vacation one time. We were about to kill each other... Good advice all around.
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  53. Random question, but what do you use for sealing/waxing your cars? The water beading at the start was pretty legit!
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  54. Tedward Ok, cool. I like Meguiars M21 sealant as it lasts longer than a plain carnauba wax.
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  55. Wow, that SL is sweet! Is that MB Tex Vinyl or leather? Either way it looked minty fresh! And wow, that Nardi looks amazing, but you'd need a set of driving gloves to drive it, I guess. Too bad about all the rain we're having, though.
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  56. The Genesis G80 is a full size class above the XE, as the G is way more focused on comfort and luxury, while the XE focuses on sporting performance.
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  57. So close to 1k!
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  58. We had a tiny dove's nest on our front porch... Two of the little cuties. But two days after they first started flying, a hawk swooped in and grabbed one. I was sooo mad, and so was the mother.
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  59. Yikes, there are a few swirls on that paint... little detailing in order?
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  60. 10w60 was only for the pre-facelift M5s, IIRC. Oh, and I've totally done the exact same thing in my 530i! The car doesn't idle nicely when cold. No oil lost, though, just a diesel stink.
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  61. Regarding the whole oil thing, like a few other comments: 5w30 is, I think, too thin. At high engine temps, this oil is going to thin out a lot, and at that point the Vanos units will have less precise engagements. It's not just me, though; Redline oils say the same: this video, between the 6 and 8 minute mark, has some great info for BMWs specifically. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLMfUz34R0
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  62. Oh, I know your pain. I have the bad habit of browsing the local Craigslist classifieds far too often...
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  63. Seems those guys made a worthWile investment in that new shop! Sorry not sorry
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  64. Wicked exhaust note. Superchargers usually sound better than turbos.
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  65. Those bells will forever remind me of The Sound of Music. Not a bad thing, really.
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  66. 0:40 I'm drunk and this has me dying right now 🤣
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  67. This is the only E9x BMW I’d consider buying (I’ll never sell my E39). I love that interior color.
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  68. @Derrick G Yeah, threw the rod bearing on cylinder 3 with almost no warning.
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  69. Aww, this video features baby Tedward! :)
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  70. Tedward Used parts are cheap, and the eBay nav discs work (despite what E39Source says).
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  71. 1:47 And the only openly gay baseball player (during his career), Glenn Burke, had his career destroyed. There’s an excellent Dollop podcast episode on him; absolutely heart wrenching.
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  72. Still have my 95 Camry V6. Been in my family since 1998.
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  73. I've driven my E39 530i 5-speed 20k miles in the past year, and it's my "fun" car, so... ;)
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  74. That looks like so much fun! Windows down in the rain, though? Brr!
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  75. You guys are the best. Really makes YouTube feel like a big family. I wish you both had 100k :)
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  76. M54 and S54 have similar torque peaks, so no. S54 breathes miles better up top.
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  77. 997.2 Carrera S, IMO.
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  78. I did, that's why I made the joke
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  79. Alright, e39 vs e92 - which sounds better?
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  80. Have you seen 1974's Gone in 60 Seconds? The plot line only serves to bring in the chase scene, which makes up most of the movie.
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  81. Oh yeah, GMR is nuts! No center line, so in my e39, even, it's pretty tight. But Tujunga is wild! Open, smooth, grippy (freshly paved last year), and with good sight lines, even my slowpoke 530i (top speed 126) can hit 110 mph. Throw something fast like a Viper or Corvette Z06? Probably upwards of 150.
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  82. And you're welcome to take my ol' girl for a spin if you're ever in the area!
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  83. Tedward Heh, isn't that the truth. We had a guy on BimmerFest.com who put an "M" badge on their 523i (euro); wow they got DESTROYED by the comments.
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  84. Pro-tip: to get heat out of the vents, leave the mode in "Auto" and the center vent temp dial at the neutral. The car expels hot air from the lower vents, warming your legs, and as it warms up air will begin to flow out of the top vents. I've never had a problem with heat delivery, but I do live in warm SoCal. Either way, I left it on auto for a trip up to the 30ºF mountains recently, and I never had a complaint about how it worked. YMMV.
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  85. Adrian Stanford Right on on the performance of the system. Didn't know that the cold air helps keep me alert; I'll have to try that!
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  86. On tight, twisty roads, this thing rocks. I was easily outrun by a Fiesta ST and what sounded like a turbo'd Honda Fit on Glendora Mountain Road.
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  87. I plan to swap an S54 into an E39 at some point. I think it would be a unique swap, as I like the sound (and maintenance) of BMW's I6s over their V8s.
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  88. Agreed, it's the best. :) Also, way to tease us!
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  89. How was the track? I've always wanted to get out to the Glen for a race. I've been to Laguna Seca a few times, and it's an awesome venue for spectators, as you can walk all over the place easily.
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  90. Oooh, the stop you guys made a 2:26 is an AMAZING view of LA at night. Only problem is that rattling ventilation fan in one of the buildings nearby kinda disturbing the peace...
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  91. Still has the old school tails, though.
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  92. The Miata at high revs sounds pretty much exactly like the iRacing Miata... not sure if that's a compliment to the video game, or an insult to the Miata.
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  93. Hahaha! Love your content, Nick!
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  94. Hey, what walkie talkie system do you use? I need one for my own drives.
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  95. If you really wanted to, you could fix that by switching one of the rear axles to a 530iA/525i rear axle (38mm on the M5 axle vs 32mm). The difference in diameter helps to reduce wheelhop; it's how GM suppressed wheel hop in the second generation CTS-V. I think you'd have to reinstall the M5 CV joint on the smaller axle, though, as the differential outputs are different. You also might want to check your forward rear subframe bushings; there is a support brace there that is designed to limit travel.
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  96. Bummer. I was wondering where this comment was...
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  97. Ooh, that sun in the hair at 8:05!
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  98. Not sure if you noticed, but your comment on Nick Murray's "next car?" vid was in his newest video :)
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  99. We'll make an E39 fan out of you yet!
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  100. Ooh, looking good! Love the haircut.
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  101. Yeah, and on my e39, the paint is rock hard. Like, even M105 on a wool cutting pad leaves behind swirls. I have to do a full vehicle wetsand if I want to correct the majority of the issues, and that's risky on OE clear coat.
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  102. Though a repaint would be after I convert the interior leather to E46 M3 Cinnamon, which is scrumptious.
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  103. Right, and it's pretty easy to get online, too (AutomotiveTouchUp.com). Hmm... I could do my E39's bumper/door trim and mirrors in the color as a highlight...
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  104. lol
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  105. Wait, you're next to a white board there... Coming for Engineering Explained now?! TRIGGERED
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  106. Have fun! Why is big-city airport design always insane? Too small for the number of people flowing through...
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  107. ACH is awesome. As a local, it's one of my favorites, though I'd still say Lake Hughes Road is better, at least in my bigger E39. ACH is probably more suited to something like the Miata, or a BRZ.
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  108. Nice intro! Dig it.
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  109. There's a GT-R, a Panamera, Ghibli, Granturismo(s), 718 Boxster, a 911 Turbo Cab, and tons of Model Ss.
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  110. Matt's damage was insanely bad... I like his car content, though it runs quite long. Thankfully, I've never had a problem with mice in our cars, including my dad's old pickup truck that has been sitting inside and outside for more than 6 years now.
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  111. :( That sucks, man. Enjoy some time off!
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  112. Have a safe flight! I'll be leaving on my own road trip on Wednesday; my dad and I are going to take part in some of the Monterey Car Week festivities in California. I've been debating whether or not I should make an e39source video on it, since I'll be going in my 530i. Think I should?
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  113. Fire suppression system to go with those racing harnesses? Sounds brilliant! Stock engine outside of the exhaust? What fuel injection system did these come with?
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  114. Mmm...Donuts!
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  115. Big brake kits are sooo expensive for E39s... like $5-8k. But I want one for my 530i bad.
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  116. Also, stop making me hungry... :)
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  117. And he doesn't like the newer BMWs, either.
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  118. 0:55 WHAT? I CANT HEAR YOU! 😉
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  119. The new NSX doesn't do anything for me anymore... Five years ago, when I saw it sitting in the Acura booth at the local auto show, I thought it was really cool; tech rivaling the 918 at Ferrari California prices? Sign me up! But now... eh? It's kinda awkward-looking, and according to most reviews I've read, the driving experience is about 80% there. Which is unfortunate. But I think the Lotus Evora has taken over the pure driving experience from the original NSX.
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  120. Tedward For sure. And one thing about Acuras/Hondas, it will run in spite of you (not because of you, like German cars) for 200k.
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  121. Haha, true
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  122. Where did you buy your front license plate mount?
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  123. kynryt Oh, which one is that?
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  124. kynryt I have a 530i, so it came with already-open brake ducts. Good to know, thanks!
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  125. Morning voice? Morning voice. ;)
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  126. Yeah, the 9/11 memorials in New York, and the one out in Pennsylvania, are both really moving, too. It's a fascinating place to visit. No one - at all, bar none - is goofing off or disrespecting them in any way. It's all too real.
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  127. 2 guys, 1 Miata, 1 shirt... Hmmm. ;)
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  128. Food chain at its finest!
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  129. Some of the pictures from Italy are terrifying. Growing up in SoCal, I am used to frequent small earthquakes, and our buildings are designed for them. But in the old world? Yikes.
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  130. Tedward Yeah, and the way those old walls crumbled, there was no chance. My hope is that it was like the CA quakes; rolling, and slowly building. If it was a few big jolts, there would have been no time to try to get under a sturdy table or doorway.
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  131. Regarding the cameras, a used, super-inexpensive Canon T3i w/ "Magic Lantern" firmware is very useful (speaking from experience). It has that flip out rear screen, and with Magic Lantern you can have Zebras and Focus Peaking highlighting, which makes it super easy to focus things quickly and properly. Didn't end up filming any car week events, unfortunately; too busy and I was way too tired. Might still do a little slideshow for YouTube; just discussing the route I took and talking about how to do "Monterey Car Week on a College Budget".
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  132. Very cool story to go with the car; that's usually more important than the car itself.
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  133. Whoops! Ouch, bet that 5 figure repair wasn't fun...
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  134. Lol, I haven't seen the F&F movies either. Can't be bothered, and the sped up footage and crazy antics would just leave me upset.
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  135. In-N-Out! Best fast food ever!
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  136. Haha, must be nice to shave once a quarter! XD I've traveled by train across the US a couple of times now on Amtrak; how did the European train compare (if you have)? It looks like the seats are far more comfortable in Europe.
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  137. I'd take a 997 GTS. A little more subtle, which I love.
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  138. Haha!
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  139.  @Affalterbach1967  In fairness, their website works. It’s where I go first.
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  140. Just curious; where do you pull your music from? I'm guessing you don't make it yourself... :)
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  141. I forget that things on the East Coast are relatively close together. So nice!
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  142. You should get a Shark tune for the sport mode memory alone.
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  143. Hurley Haywood is the only gay race car driver I can think of. And I’ve payed attention to racing since I was a kiddo.
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  144. I don't have that kind of bandwidth (or computer performance, really) at home :( 7 Mbps DSL blows.
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  145. Two men in a convertible Porsche. Hmmm... ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaskOQMl1Pk
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  146. 4:51 Don’t bother with any aftermarket stereos, there’s a team working on CarPlay for the E39/E53/E46 nav’s right now
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  147. Is that Reed's Ginger beer? My favorite beverage!
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  148. DoctaM3 My 01 M5 is sidelined with a spun connecting rod bearing, but I still love it.
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  149. Unique, and problematic. They're known to leak and pour corrosive fluid onto the center console
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  150. Aircooled engines that make big power are very finicky. Think Porsche 917/30.
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  151.  @TedwardDrives  If you haven't already, I highly recommend Canepa's 917/30 engine rebuild timelapse. It's on Vimeo. https://canepa.com/porsche-917-30-engine-time-build-time-lapse/
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  152. That dog is so adorable.
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  153. Tedward I love the video where she chases the RC car. So cute.
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  154. Mike Musto's Monte was amazing.
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  155. 6:08 Dang it, just checked my email 🙄 You should use Siri; "read my text" will read out the most recent one. Super helpful when driving.
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  156. @Derrick G There will be an update on E39Source.
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  157. Tedward is from Massachusetts, I believe.
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  158. An Alpina B8 for me, please
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  159. How are you liking the EBC Yellowstuff overall? I'm looking for a more aggressive pad for my E39 M5. I can't stand noise, but I can live with lots of dust. How does the Yellowstuff fair on noise?
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  160. See the exhaust brackets at 1:53? the ones that make two half-circles with 13mm bolts just before the transmission crossmember? My M5's looked like they came off the Titanic. I recommend removing those, having them sandblasted and painted/powdercoated to preserve them. Or buying new ones. I had to do the latter.
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  161. For the GTI springs, you could just buy a 22mm socket and hack the center out. Then you could use an allen key to hold the strut still. EZ. Worked for my E39.
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  162. Privatization rarely goes well...
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  163. I've been here for a while; before the Viterbo vlogs (remember those?). Thank you for your enthusiasm and dedication. It is truly a joy to watch! I look forward to seeing what the future holds.
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  164. The first job I worked was miserable, just like yours. A corporate pizza place with crappy managers. I quit. The 2nd was hard, for sure, still in pizza, but the camaraderie among the staff was amazing. I think that 2nd place saved my life, honestly, and I made life-long friends.
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  165. I love everything about this car. Except the wheels. The chunky looking design just doesn't do it for me, especially with those optional, beautiful thin spoke wheels...
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  166. Ultimate Cup Holders. Com. I’ve had em for 5 years in 4 E39s.
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  167. JNCOs lol.
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  168. With respect, this is not a rare combination. The heritage full leather interior seen here, most commonly optioned with wood trim, is a very common interior among all E39s. There were 509 Carbon black and heritage full leather E39 M5s made, making it the 6th most common spec of E39 M5.
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  169. EBC Yellowstuff added to wishlist ;) How is the dust?
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  170. Damn. I hate cleaning my Style 42s :(
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  171. I'm with Nick Murray on this one - Alcantara is a horrible automotive fabric.
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  172. I’ve been driving my E39s without front plates for 6 years. Never been pulled over for it.
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  173. Tedward Dirty silver sedan, too. Doesn’t attract too much attention. :)
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  174. Costco is the only place I've never had issue with.
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  175. I always keep an extra drain plug on hand for such times as these. Oh well.
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  176.  @TedwardDrives  Haha, thanks! Always welcome :)
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  177. How was cruising in the Rangie? I’ve always thought they’d be awesome dailies, but E39 maintenance is enough of a headache as it is...
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  178. Haha, I believe it’s a friend’s car
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  179. I wish I could weld :( Fabrication is so cool!
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  180. So it encourages you to drive really quickly, or more reasonably than my natural cruising speed of 80 ;)
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  181. Alex Roy is the best. Great guy, great stories, great legacy. That makes it sound like he's dead, lol. He's still awesome.
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  182. I vote Dinans + Konis. The drop is minimal, but the handling gains are big, especially as you push the car even a little bit. So much more confidence-inspiring.
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  183. I'm looking to pick up an E30 and throw an M54B30 in. Imagine this thing with ~230ish hp, all-aluminum VANOS motor that revs to 7500 (with cams & an oil pump). Yummy!
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  184. I purchased a nice Duralast AGM H8 battery in 2014, and I've never been stranded by it. It sat in my totaled 530i for 8 months and still fired up on my first crank.
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  185. Love those wheels. My first 530i had E39 fitment dealer installed 71s and they’re 😍
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  186. Happy birthday!
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  187. Would you go SMG or manual for the E60 M5?
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  188. True, easy choice. Now, assuming it's possible (and a few people have done it), would you have an E60 M5 with the E9x DCT or manual? I think the DCT in that car would be really special.
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  189. I use that drain pan all the time on my own E39 530is (I have three...), and it's great. Managed to drain the whole transmission and engine into it, no overflow.
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  190. Hah, well, next oil change... :)
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  191. The SES light is because you don't drive it enough 😉
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  192. Porsches are the best because they don't lose value like mad when they are driven like they're supposed to be.
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  193. 3:09 Plot twist: Eddy is the date 😘
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  194. Do a Mk4 nav upgrade if you haven't yet, and you can add things like a newer radio module for an aux input.
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  195. What production month/year is your car? It should say on the inside of the door where the VIN is.
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  196. Nah, I say leave it stock. I'd keep any parts that you upgrade, too, just for the future.
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  197. There's more to brakes than just the pads. There may be a good amount of pad left, but those rotors are developing a significant lip, and may need replacement when you next replace the pads.
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  198. 4:08 Use some G-techniq C4 trim restorer on those faded seat belt release buttons - turns it back to red, lasts for years.
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  199. If you ever get the opportunity in SoCal, run up Angeles Crest Highway late at night, 11pm or later. It's amazing.
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