San Marino Blue F80 ED May 2016

[Sassicaia]

I'm finally fully booked, and after originally wanting a Frozen Silver F80 I decided on a SMB for a number of reasons. Below is the spec and route we've chosen. I cant wait to update the thread with the photos!

Big thanks to members here because 80% of my choices came from everything I've read on here.

Opinions are welcome.

Spec:
6MT
MPE
Adaptive M
Silver Wheels
Black Leather
Carbon Trim
Premium
Executive (comes with LED in Canada)
Speed Limit Info
HK (standard in Canada)


Itinerary:
Munich 4 nights
Neuschwanstein Castle 1 night
Lake of Konstanz 2 nights
Bellagio 4 nights
Strasbourg 4 nights
Drop car off in Frankfurt
Amsterdam 3 nights
Paris 4 nights
Munich 1 night



Hotel Choices:

Munich
Air bnb

Nueschwanstein Castle
http://www.hotel-mueller.de/

Lake of Konstanz
https://www.steigenberger.com/en/hot...ger-inselhotel

Lake Como
http://www.villaserbelloni.com/

Strasbourg
http://www.mgallery.com/gb/hotel-757...on/index.shtml

Amsterdam
http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/amsterdam/

Paris
Air bnb


Driving Route:
Possible slight detour to hit Furka if its open. Ill be driving past May 31st so id say 50/50 its open.



I thought today would never come











I'm ashamed at how small this beer is. It was the only place available with an outside table. HB was to hot and busy. I will rectify the beer size issue today.


Wife doesn't like beer, but "this German stuff is good!"


It really is good. The rule of not drinking first day? Killed that with 7 pints of this.




Augustiner Keller






May 23rd. Next stop Welt for 1pm pick up.


After a year wait the final 15 minutes




die perfekte blau

First glimpse (wont forget that feeling)
























Konstanz/Meerbsurg


































Bellagio














Lake Como boat tour is highly recommended








I'm ashamed to say the best thing (so far) I've had in Italy is a burger. That said it's an OX burger and I'm having it with killer Italian wine, but still.










Quick stop in Lucern on our way to Strasbourg




More Swiss flags in this city then ///M badges on an M car.


Strasbourg is really amazing. I've been to almost every country in Europe and countless towns, but none of them compare to Strasborug as far as beauty goes. It's completely idyllic, and truly makes you feel like you went back in time. My crapy photo skills don't do it justice.























The hotel






Nice a clean for final drop off, and without a scratch. Off to Amsterdam and Paris to finish off the trip.

[Cmw2738]

Congrats on your build! How did you get MPE on an ED car?

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by Cmw2738

Congrats on your build! How did you get MPE on an ED car?

You dont. I ordered it with the initial build, but it wont be installed until port.

Im actually kind of glad to be honest. Ill be able to experience the before and after.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

I'm finally fully booked, and after originally wanting a Frozen Silver F80 I decided on a SMB for a number of reasons. Below is the spec and route we've chosen. I cant wait to update the thread with the photos!

Big thanks to members here because 80% of my choices came from everything I've read on here.

Opinions are welcome.

Spec:
6MT
MPE
Adaptive M
Silver Wheels
Black Leather
Carbon Trim
Premium
Executive (comes with LED in Canada)
Speed Limit Info
HK (standard in Canada)


Itinerary:
Munich 4 nights
Neuschwanstein Castle 1 night
Lake of Konstanz 2 nights
Bellagio 4 nights
Strasbourg 4 nights
Drop car off in Frankfurt
Paris 7 days



Hotel Choices:

Munich
Air bnb

Nueschwanstein Castle
http://www.hotel-mueller.de/

Lake of Konstanz
https://www.steigenberger.com/en/hot...ger-inselhotel

Lake Como
http://www.villaserbelloni.com/

Strasbourg
http://www.mgallery.com/gb/hotel-757...on/index.shtml

Paris
Air bnb


Driving Route:
Possible slight detour to hit Furka if its open. Ill be driving past May 31st so id say 50/50 its open.

Congrats on the trip please take tons of pics and include food.

Is it too late to add the comp pack?

[Doctor///M]

Definitely do Furka/Grimsel if it is open.

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Congrats on the trip please take tons of pics and include food.

Is it too late to add the comp pack?

Pictures of food, cars, booze and woman if I can get my wife drunk enough to start flirting with them will be a definite, although the later may not make it to bimmerpost.

Not to late, but there are reasons the comp package isnt for me.

1.) Im coming from a car with 225 HP. Maybe im the exception to the rule around here, but I dont think ill need 19 more then the stock gives

2.) Wheels look terrible

3.) No Lumbar support?! Seriously i dont want to get into the ergonomics of not having lumbar support on a seat, but that is stupid beyond belief. Plus seats arnt to my licking aesthetically.

4.) I get the value of the comp package adding a stiffness to the ride, but my car will see the track exactly 0% of the time. I do plenty of driving in areas with essentially no speed limit, but not needing a stiffer ride.

5.) Did I mention the wheels?

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by Doctor///M

Definitely do Furka/Grimsel if it is open.

Oh yea....ill literally be driving past the turn off to them and will make the call on the spot if they are open. I have james bond music in my play list just in case.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Pictures of food, cars, booze and woman if I can get my wife drunk enough to start flirting with them will be a definite, although the later may not make it to bimmerpost.

Not to late, but there are reasons the comp package isnt for me.

1.) Im coming from a car with 225 HP. Maybe im the exception to the rule around here, but I dont think ill need 19 more then the stock gives

2.) Wheels look terrible

3.) No Lumbar support?! Seriously i dont want to get into the ergonomics of not having lumbar support on a seat, but that is stupid beyond belief. Plus seats arnt to my licking aesthetically.

4.) I get the value of the comp package adding a stiffness to the ride, but my car will see the track exactly 0% of the time. I do plenty of driving in areas with essentially no speed limit, but not needing a stiffer ride.

5.) Did I mention the wheels?

Valid Arguments but I will settle for the Pics and Video if it gets that far. I think many on bimmerpost would support that.. haha

Your going to have a blast ... An welcome to the family

[visi107]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Itinerary:
Munich 4 nights
Neuschwanstein Castle 1 night
Lake of Konstanz 2 nights
Bellagio 4 nights
Strasbourg 4 nights
Drop car off in Frankfurt
Paris 7 days

Do you have any plans to do to the nurburgring? it's not that far from frankfurt.

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by visi107

Do you have any plans to do to the nurburgring? it's not that far from frankfurt.

Been think a lot about that actually. I'd love too but I'm a little torn.

Is it worth potentially screwing up my new car?

Am I skilled enough to drive it?

Will I always regret it if I don't do it?


I'm undecided at this point. It would mean one less day in Strasbourg

[visi107]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Been think a lot about that actually. I'd love too but I'm a little torn.
Is it worth potentially screwing up my new car?
Am I skilled enough to drive it?
Will I always regret it if I don't do it?
I'm undecided at this point. It would mean one less day in Strasbourg

I am contemplating it myself as well, We pick up our M3 on May 14th. Because of the rig open days and our schedule; only day we can go would be the 16th . . . basically two days after picking up the car(which makes me a little nervous) and also would be adding 400 miles to the trip just for it(bc rest of our trip is south).
I think i most likely will go because it's something that's worth being in a bucket list. Don't know when the next opportunity would come. But with a new car i will plan on taking it as easy as possible. Maybe i will be lucky and be there on a day when all the other cars are minivans, buses, and trucks so everyone will be going slow lol.

[Sassicaia]

Originally Posted by visi107

I am contemplating it myself as well, We pick up our M3 on May 14th. Because of the rig open days and our schedule; only day we can go would be the 16th . . . basically two days after picking up the car(which makes me a little nervous) and also would be adding 400 miles to the trip just for it(bc rest of our trip is south).
I think i most likely will go because it's something that's worth being in a bucket list. Don't know when the next opportunity would come. But with a new car i will plan on taking it as easy as possible. Maybe i will be lucky and be there on a day when all the other cars are minivans, buses, and trucks so everyone will be going slow lol.

I'd say am a "good driver" or at least I've driven manuals for 18 years and never caused an accident. I've had lot of experience driving at high speeds, but never been on a track. My biggest concern would be around banging up my new car even if I drive moderate/aggressive.

[XsltAnalyst]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Pictures of food, cars, booze and woman if I can get my wife drunk enough to start flirting with them will be a definite, although the later may not make it to bimmerpost.

Not to late, but there are reasons the comp package isnt for me.

1.) Im coming from a car with 225 HP. Maybe im the exception to the rule around here, but I dont think ill need 19 more then the stock gives

2.) Wheels look terrible

3.) No Lumbar support?! Seriously i dont want to get into the ergonomics of not having lumbar support on a seat, but that is stupid beyond belief. Plus seats arnt to my licking aesthetically.

4.) I get the value of the comp package adding a stiffness to the ride, but my car will see the track exactly 0% of the time. I do plenty of driving in areas with essentially no speed limit, but not needing a stiffer ride.

5.) Did I mention the wheels?

I agree, comp pack seats aren't lick worthy and satans wheels are a bit over the top

[ejonsson90]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

I'd say am a "good driver" or at least I've driven manuals for 18 years and never caused an accident. I've had lot of experience driving at high speeds, but never been on a track. My biggest concern would be around banging up my new car even if I drive moderate/aggressive.

Remember that while the Nordschleife is used as a race track, it is also technically a public road. If you're worried about banging up your car, you can drive in the right lane at whatever pace you feel comfortable.

I say go for it - as mentioned, you can drive as carefully as you want, and it's definitely something "car" guys should do when they're in that neck of the woods.

[bringbacklsb]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Pictures of food, cars, booze and woman if I can get my wife drunk enough to start flirting with them will be a definite, although the later may not make it to bimmerpost.

Not to late, but there are reasons the comp package isnt for me.

1.) Im coming from a car with 225 HP. Maybe im the exception to the rule around here, but I dont think ill need 19 more then the stock gives

2.) Wheels look terrible

3.) No Lumbar support?! Seriously i dont want to get into the ergonomics of not having lumbar support on a seat, but that is stupid beyond belief. Plus seats arnt to my licking aesthetically.

4.) I get the value of the comp package adding a stiffness to the ride, but my car will see the track exactly 0% of the time. I do plenty of driving in areas with essentially no speed limit, but not needing a stiffer ride.

5.) Did I mention the wheels?

You can't mention the wheels often enough.

[mpizutti]

IF you are going to Lake Como YOU MUST DRIVE the STELVIO PASS!!!!!!!...haha REALLY you should it is a great drive i did it on my ED in Aug.

[mpizutti]

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...1&d=1457641757

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by mpizutti

IF you are going to Lake Como YOU MUST DRIVE the STELVIO PASS!!!!!!!...haha REALLY you should it is a great drive i did it on my ED in Aug.

Wonder if this will be open in late April.

[Sassicaia]

I'm on me way to get my car! First picture posted. I'll post highlights as the trip develops with a complete post at the end.

[Sergm3]

Originally Posted by Sassicaia

I'm on me way to get my car! First picture posted. I'll post highlights as the trip develops with a complete post at the end.

Go enjoy it. The time has come don't wreck it before pics

[Sassicaia]

I just about wrecked it as far as photos! I dropped my camera behind my seat and it disappeared. The amount of cables and mechanisms under a first class seat is quite spectacular. Had two flight attendants on their hands and knees with s flashlight eventually dig it out.

I helped by watching and drinking in the background. True story...happened 5 minutes ago.

[2kaccordocoupe]

have a safe trip and enjoy!