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9th Sep 2009 12:52 pm
Calcul@tor
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Middle England!
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[quote="Landylad"]
CFB wrote:
Fogs obviously add a touch of class
I'm not too fussed about auto lights / wipers - almost prefer to be in control - and auto-dipping mirrors drive me nuts - I like to be able to see the police cars behind me
But... the fogs do look good. Wish they were a stand alone option for the GS.D4 XS MY12 Galway
9th Sep 2009 1:46 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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You can retro-fit fogs to the GS D3 easy enough so assume same for D42020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
9th Sep 2009 4:23 pm
SJR
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Give it time and everything will be retrofittable I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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9th Sep 2009 4:24 pm
Calcul@tor
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Thanks both
Does retro-fitting fogs involve a new bumper?
Anyone any idea how much the D3 'bits' are to do this - presumably should be a reasonable guide for a D4.D4 XS MY12 Galway
9th Sep 2009 5:46 pm
CFB
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Nope the D3 bumper is marked on the back for fog cut-outs, the bits are available from Nick at Yeovil
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Forgot to mention (in case you didn't know) that the bright pack includes footwell and door sill illumination lights... nice touch. Think these are standard on XS and HSE.
Still getting used to driving this thing. Was just out to Tesco and at about 30mph coming off a roundabout, I floored it and the acceleration was phenomenal! Blistering burst of speed. So good is the torque, that it could actually be seen to be a good fuel saving method as after you floor it for a burst of a few seconds, you have to literally take your foot right off the pedal and coast to get back to a reasonably sensible speed for the next 10 seconds or so (obviously not going up a hill of course).
Up to 21mpg with 85 miles on the clock now. As soon as I reach 25mpg I'll have 'broke even' If in doot, flat oot!!
9th Sep 2009 9:48 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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This is the 2.7 engine still in the GS isn't it??
Is it faster then the D3??2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
10th Sep 2009 5:56 am
Landylad
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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No idea... I have the 3.0. Why anyone would want the 2.7 over the 3.0 I would never know. I think this is because they have units sitting and have stopped production of the D3. What else they gonna do with them?If in doot, flat oot!!
10th Sep 2009 8:44 am
SJR
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Location: East Manchester
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GS comes in both 2.7 and 3.0 variants according to the official LR site
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Just checked the LR site, didn't realise you get a 3.0GS until now 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
10th Sep 2009 8:49 am
Jonty
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
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Nice one, any chance you could put up a pick of the dash and interor? Want to see what the GS looks like inside. Thenks!
10th Sep 2009 9:08 am
Landylad
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Will do Jonty.... got a bit of time scheduled tomorrow to seal the paintwork and then I'll get some pics uploaded. Pity I aint getting it tinted until next week, but you can see it in it's full nakedness If in doot, flat oot!!
11th Sep 2009 7:58 pm
Landylad
Member Since: 23 Dec 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Photos are up in my gallery.... here's a few tasters (after about 4 hours of valet graft!!!)
[/url]If in doot, flat oot!!
12th Sep 2009 8:45 pm
SJR
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Location: East Manchester
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Oooooh that looks very nice 8) 8)
I'm liking that colour blue as well I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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