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Old 08-01-2015, 07:13 PM
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Got it a new companion

Finally found myself a great Panamera GTS with all the right options:

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Old 08-01-2015, 07:17 PM
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Tinted my windows, all 5 of them. 20 on the rear window, 35 on the rear sides, 45 in the front.
Didn't have any apart from the ones on snapchat. Sorry for the low image quality. I'll provide new pictures within a near future incase anyone is interested in more pics.



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Old 08-01-2015, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by HolmaN
Tinted my windows, all 5 of them. 20 on the rear window, 35 on the rear sides, 45 in the front.
Didn't have any apart from the ones on snapchat. Sorry for the low image quality. I'll provide new pictures within a near future incase anyone is interested in more pics.



Looks good. How long did that take you?
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Old 08-01-2015, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tomc_mets
Looks good. How long did that take you?
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It ended up with me leaving the car there for them to take care of it. I can do much myself, but not tint the windows without bubbles everywhere haha.
Result were great tho.
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Old 08-01-2015, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by EMC2
Got it a new companion

Finally found myself a great Panamera GTS with all the right options:

Congrats! How do you like it?
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Old 08-01-2015, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by EMC2
Got it a new companion

Finally found myself a great Panamera GTS with all the right options:



WOW! Congrats.

My brother and I bought our mom a Panamera. We all absolutely love it. They're really amazing cars. If it was for myself, I'd love to have a PGTS. Strong contender for world's best One-Car.

Can you please post photos of the interior? LOVE the Alcantara interiors in those.

Drive it in the best of health. Cheers.
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Old 08-01-2015, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by awrryan
Congrats! How do you like it?
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WOW! Congrats.

My brother and I bought our mom a Panamera. We all absolutely love it. They're really amazing cars. If it was for myself, I'd love to have a PGTS. Strong contender for world's best One-Car.

Can you please post photos of the interior? LOVE the Alcantara interiors in those.

Drive it in the best of health. Cheers.

Thanks guys - I am loving the car. The Panamera really is the ultimate performance cruiser imho. I really love the 4S but the end of lease just gave me a good opportunity to go for the GTS.

I took an M6 Gran Coupe out for a test drive and the power was definitely impressive. I think BMW really nailed it with that car (compared to the M5). It is really impressive. However it lacked the quality and finish of the Panamera cabin (albeit only in a few areas) and has considerably less rear cabin and trunk space. Most of all, despite the power, the M6 although far more engaging than the M5, still feels less connected to you as the driver than the Panamera 4S or GTS (especially on the corners).

I enjoy long road trips (to go on vacation with the family) so the combination of performance, luxury and space is what makes the car really great.
I'll take a lot more pics once I get the paint cleaned up to my standards. In the mean time here are a couple iPhone pics of the interior.

I didn't want the Alcantara seats, as you can't have the seat cooling function, and I also don't feel that it would wear as well over time. I do however have the Alcantara headliner.

By the way, the Panamera 4S is now for sale - link here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...28k-miles.html









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Old 08-02-2015, 05:34 PM
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Drove it. Gave it a bath. Then a quick spritz with Macguiar's Quick Detailer, then put it to bed for a few days in the MIL's garage. Nighty, night my sweet little unicorn!
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Old 08-02-2015, 06:51 PM
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Did the 5 mile at Thunderhill this weekend! First time with the PDK on the track, and I had a blast.

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Old 08-02-2015, 10:28 PM
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Excellent picture z3mcoupe...looks like you had fun...
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Old 08-03-2015, 04:41 PM
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Thanks I did! I was trying to get up on those curbs!

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Old 08-03-2015, 04:54 PM
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- coolant topped up
- rear spoiler greased (no more creaking)
- shifter cable adjusted (no more notchiness or slop)
- air cabin filter installed
- drove 80 miles
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Old 08-04-2015, 01:37 AM
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Added the IDP plenum and the GT3 throttle body. Now I have the Dansk mufflers, BMC air filter, FVD tune, 82 mm throttle body, and IDP competition plenum. Next up is high flow cats. So far car really pulls hard and super smooth partial throttle cruise. Has a real snarl to it. Makes me want to nail it at every stop and go.
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Old 08-04-2015, 05:54 PM
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Bought H&R wheel spacers for my '08 997...
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Old 08-05-2015, 08:01 AM
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Looks fun, Ronan!

But where is that stupid smile?!

P.S. I hope to see you on the 14th!

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Did the 5 mile at Thunderhill this weekend! First time with the PDK on the track, and I had a blast.
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