IRNM4N's ED Experience

okroger · 05-07-2015, 10:12 PM

Great write-up! I dont think its possible to take a bad photo during ED. Awesome that theyll have your wheels looking new when redelivered

Alen E90 · 05-07-2015, 11:32 PM

Congrats on the F82 and thanks for sharing your ///Mazing experience with us!!!

E92murdered · 05-08-2015, 12:47 AM

Nice congrats do the m on seat under the headrest light up? Is that stock

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Originally Posted by IRNM4N

Lindsay- PM me your email and Ill shoot you the link to my photobucket. These are only some of the iPhone pics. All the good camera shots were in the raw and were too large to post... Combo is deadly!!!

DocWeatherington · 05-08-2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by IRNM4N

Ok, I am finally back (at least mentally) from our ED adventure. This was one of the most memorable and amazing experiences of our lives to date and definitely one that will be near impossible to top. I will try and keep this car-centric, although the cities, people and cuisine were out of this world as well.....

- Chris

Congrats on the car and welcome to the family.. An the pics are always welcome its how we re-live our EU delivery. No shame in posting more

No comes the hardest part.....

P.S. Guns out? On the golf course?

psuwcc112 · 05-08-2015, 01:21 AM

Looks like a blast man. Thanks for sharing.

GarlicBun · 05-08-2015, 02:23 AM

very great write-up, i am going to organize my pics and post my report up really soon!
Sorry about your curbed, but mine even worst, my front bumper, passenger door, mirror, and all 4 rims are damaged in the parking lot in paris

adc · 05-08-2015, 07:36 AM

Congrats, and thanks for sharing your experience with th group. Keep checking these forums (and the ED forum on bimmerfest), you can relive vicariously through other people's deliveries - can make the redelivery time pass easier.

I will be dropping off in Nice on July 3rd, and was wondering if you recall where that touch less high pressure car wash was located. It's the only type of car wash I'd use...

Bluex · 05-08-2015, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GarlicBun

very great write-up, i am going to organize my pics and post my report up really soon!
Sorry about your curbed, but mine even worst, my front bumper, passenger door, mirror, and all 4 rims are damaged in the parking lot in paris

A few of you folks are starting to worry the bejeezus out of me

I leave for my ED in 4 days, and last night I had a dream that I curbed the rim and "bumped" a wall in an underground parking garage.....it was sort of a lucid dream, so I was legitimately freaked out...

I woke up realizing it wasn't real and all was good again......but....as much as I preach that i'm all relaxed and zen like, I think it's starting to get to me as the trip gets that much closer. I'm just starting to read a couple posts here and there of people having minor damage on their ED's.....it's making me (more) neurotic

Bluex · 05-08-2015, 08:46 AM

Incidentally, IRNM4N what wax did you use for your quick coating while in the Welt parking garage? Did you do the whole car?

adc · 05-08-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluex

A few of you folks are starting to worry the bejeezus out of me

I leave for my ED in 4 days, and last night I had a dream that I curbed the rim and "bumped" a wall in an underground parking garage.....it was sort of a lucid dream, so I was legitimately freaked out...

I woke up realizing it wasn't real and all was good again......but....as much as I preach that i'm all relaxed and zen like, I think it's starting to get to me as the trip gets that much closer. I'm just starting to read a couple posts here and there of people having minor damage on their ED's.....it's making me (more) neurotic

No worries. I curbed my rim (my fault) during the 2009 ED and just marked it on the sheet upon drop off. BMW replaced the rim at VDC, so basically when you get your car back in the States it will be perfect.

Remember they do offer a zero deductible full coverage insurance. Don't let this stress you out...

Bluex · 05-08-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by adc

No worries. I curbed my rim (my fault) during the 2009 ED and just marked it on the sheet upon drop off. BMW replaced the rim at VDC, so basically when you get your car back in the States it will be perfect.

Remember they do offer a zero deductible full coverage insurance. Don't let this stress you out...

Yep, I know....the VDC is great, and the insurance is the bees knees.....

It's just the thought of the scraaaaaaape or crunch while over there. I know everything will be right upon re-delivery, it's just the ocd in me. LOL.

I'll be fine, just will be crazy careful in those garages

adc · 05-08-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluex

Yep, I know....the VDC is great, and the insurance is the bees knees.....

It's just the thought of the scraaaaaaape or crunch while over there. I know everything will be right upon re-delivery, it's just the ocd in me. LOL.

I'll be fine, just will be crazy careful in those garages

Well I was careful in the garages, but scraped it when parallel parking next to a granite curb somewhere in Germany... I bet your worries will fly out the window the first time you give it the full beans on the Autobahn.

Mine did.

Bluex · 05-08-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by adc

Well I was careful in the garages, but scraped it when parallel parking next to a granite curb somewhere in Germany... I bet your worries will fly out the window the first time you give it the full beans on the Autobahn.

Mine did.

I have ZERO doubts of this....you speak the truth. lol.

OneRib · 05-08-2015, 11:31 AM

Nice read and sounds like you had a fantastic trip.

I am headed over in July and will also be staying at Villa Floria in Lake Como.

How did you like it? Anything to look out for? You can PM me if you don't want to post the response.

TI.3VOM · 05-08-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluex

A few of you folks are starting to worry the bejeezus out of me

I leave for my ED in 4 days, and last night I had a dream that I curbed the rim and "bumped" a wall in an underground parking garage.....it was sort of a lucid dream, so I was legitimately freaked out...

I woke up realizing it wasn't real and all was good again......but....as much as I preach that i'm all relaxed and zen like, I think it's starting to get to me as the trip gets that much closer. I'm just starting to read a couple posts here and there of people having minor damage on their ED's.....it's making me (more) neurotic

European parking garages are TIGHT!!! Plenty of marks on the walls/curbs... Take it slow and you'll be fine!

mul1gan · 05-08-2015, 03:12 PM

Congrats, like many have stated I do enjoy reading these ED post. Great pics!!

GarlicBun · 05-09-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by adc

No worries. I curbed my rim (my fault) during the 2009 ED and just marked it on the sheet upon drop off. BMW replaced the rim at VDC, so basically when you get your car back in the States it will be perfect.

Remember they do offer a zero deductible full coverage insurance. Don't let this stress you out...

I am very worry about the rims because on the letter from BMW when you drop off your car, it stated that "normal wear and tear, such as scratches on wheels, paint chipped on bumper, and interior scratches will not be fix".....

so i don't know if they will fix them for me....

IRNM4N · 05-09-2015, 04:31 PM

Tick tick tick... One week down.

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Originally Posted by FeckinSpaceman

Love it man, congrats again and thanks for sharing pics along the way.

Epic trip....now enjoy the torture of waiting for it to get here!

Oh and thanks for the sexy golf pic cameo of me..... I need to work my glutes

IRNM4N · 05-09-2015, 04:32 PM

Yes. The M logo lights up when you lock/unlock the car.

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Originally Posted by E92murdered

Nice congrats do the m on seat under the headrest light up? Is that stock

IRNM4N · 05-09-2015, 04:34 PM

Those pythons weren't mine... Spaceman must work out. Haha

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Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

P.S. Guns out? On the golf course?

IRNM4N · 05-09-2015, 04:35 PM

It is located in the airport when heading to terminal two (where TT Transport is). There is a gas station there with two bays. You go inside and ask for X amount of credits at 2 euro each. I did 3 I think and had plenty of time.

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Originally Posted by adc

Congrats, and thanks for sharing your experience with th group. Keep checking these forums (and the ED forum on bimmerfest), you can relive vicariously through other people's deliveries - can make the redelivery time pass easier.

I will be dropping off in Nice on July 3rd, and was wondering if you recall where that touch less high pressure car wash was located. It's the only type of car wash I'd use...

IRNM4N · 05-09-2015, 04:38 PM

I used 3M Performance Finish. Yes. Did a quick full coat simple spread on and buff off. Worked very well.

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Originally Posted by Bluex

Incidentally, IRNM4N what wax did you use for your quick coating while in the Welt parking garage? Did you do the whole car?

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