Xoutpost.com - The Lounge http://www.xoutpost.com/ You guessed it! Fire away! en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:05:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.x5world.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Xoutpost.com - The Lounge http://www.xoutpost.com/ BMW of Roxbury sent me this deal! http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75525-bmw-roxbury-sent-me-deal.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:34:31 GMT What a deal! :nanana: Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/973scooby/Spa.jpg What a deal! :nanana:

]]> The Lounge NJ04e53 http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75525-bmw-roxbury-sent-me-deal.html Playing Polo http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75507-playing-polo.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:29:52 GMT Hi guys, I know its been a while and I haven't posted much in the past few months. But thats because I've been trying to improve my polo.
I haven't noticed any polo pictures on this our site, so I thought I'd send a few.

Here are random pics, I hope you like them.
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]]> The Lounge Ajogu http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75507-playing-polo.html Dallas Dealer wrecks M5 http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75488-dallas-dealer-wrecks-m5.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:25:26 GMT Parts and labor total over $30k... From M5 board via BMWblog: Dealership rags my car and wrecks it on a test drive! - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com) (http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e61-m5-touring-discussion/162450-dealership-rags-my-car-wrecks-test-drive.html) ... Parts and labor total over $30k...

From M5 board via BMWblog:

Dealership rags my car and wrecks it on a test drive! - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)


An M5board member took his 2007 BMW M5 to a Texas-based dealership for a regular service appointment. A few hours later, the owner gets a call from the dealership which informs him that the M5 went through an accident. They stated that their tech took the car for a test drive and slid into a curb at 20 mph.

The wheel cracked, tire blown, front end needs a new paint job and the strut was cracked open. This was the official story.

The owner took the liberty to go check the accident site and found out that the 20 mph test drive was most likely a…fast drive that turned ugly.

]]> The Lounge LeMansX5 http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75488-dallas-dealer-wrecks-m5.html And you are complaining about your X5 problems http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75466-you-complaining-about-your-x5-problems.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:11:58 GMT Pininfarina styling, a 570 horsepower from a 4.5 liter V-12 powerplant and overall performance developed with the assistance of 7-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, the new for 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia supercar prowess has led to many auto enthusiasts to identify the car as a hot set... Pininfarina styling, a 570 horsepower from a 4.5 liter V-12 powerplant and overall performance developed with the assistance of 7-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, the new for 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia supercar prowess has led to many auto enthusiasts to identify the car as a hot set of wheels. Unfortunately, the terminology ‘hot wheels’ is taking a much more literal meaning for the 458 Italia after 5 reports of the ultra-expensive Ferrari getting engulfed by flames from their rear-positioned engine compartments.

Issuing a high-profile safety recall, Italy’s Ferrari has attributed the problem to an adhesive used for fastening an engine heat shield to the 458 Italia’s rear fender. When the adhesive has been subjected to high temperatures within the engine bay, the material is found to be melting and is prune to catch fire. Ferrari’s planned fix to 1,248 examples of 458 Italia includes replacing the heat shield with one using rivets. For American owners of the affected prancing horse, this means sending your Ferrari 458 Italia to 1 of 30 Ferrari authorized service centers for a half-day, no-change repair job. Along with recalling the Ferrari 458 Italias still on the streets, the Italian-based automakers is pledging also to provide new cars to the owners of the 5 cars which have perished due to fire.

While the exact issue has now been confirmed, engine compartment fires occurring with the quarter-million dollar Ferrari were for months covered by Internet media. In fact, Automoblog.net provided coverage of a Ferrari 458 Italia fire in France with a July 20th post. With photos and information coming courtesy of Wreckedexotics.com, the 458 Italia ended up as a charred, melted pile of once exotic motoring. Other Ferrari 458 Italia’s to succumb to the adhesive-triggered fires were located in the California state, Switzerland, China and one more in a location which was not identified.

We know that automotive recalls have been receiving considerable attention this year. However, while most safety recalls affected products from high-volume auto manufacturers, we were left to believe that ultra-luxury car makers like Ferrari were immune to such concerns. As Ferrari floods to remedy their 458 Italias, sometimes even the most detail-oriented machines can not buy quality.

After spending a small fortune on their racing-bred supercar, owners will realize after this Ferrari recall some peace of mind proving that sometimes the best things in life are free.

Information source: Automotive News Europe, Ferrari News ]]> The Lounge bmwbmwuser http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75466-you-complaining-about-your-x5-problems.html <![CDATA[Top Gear's "The Stig" revealed!]]> http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75452-top-gears-stig-revealed.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:24:18 GMT Guess they will be replacing him now.

The BBC has lost a legal fight to stop publication of a book which reveals the identity of Top Gear's driver The Stig. The High Court in London refused to grant the BBC an injunction blocking the publication by HarperCollins of an autobiography of former Formula Three driver Ben Collins. The book, called The Man In The White Suit, claims Mr Collins is the mystery driver on the BBC Two show.

BBC News - Has the identity Top Gear's 'The Stig' finally been revealed?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Collins_(racing_driver) ]]> The Lounge FSETH http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75452-top-gears-stig-revealed.html BMW To Add ~500 Workers... http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75437-bmw-add-500-workers.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:21:20 GMT Over time, at the US Mutha mfg'ing plant...
BMW to hire 500 workers | citizen-times.com | Asheville Citizen-Times ]]> The Lounge motordavid http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75437-bmw-add-500-workers.html X5 jump gone wrong http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75421-x5-jump-gone-wrong.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:49:32 GMT aok_xpi27LE [YOUTUBE]aok_xpi27LE[/YOUTUBE] ]]> The Lounge LeMansX5 http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75421-x5-jump-gone-wrong.html Cross your fingers for us!!! http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75413-cross-your-fingers-us.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:58:12 GMT The family and I are making a move (hopefully!) out of the congested suburbs of Metairie next to New Orleans and will be finding out if we get our little slice of rural heaven tomorrow! We have an offer up on a property in Tickfaw... 5.22 acres with a 2200 sq.ft 4 bed 3.5 bath house at the dead end... The family and I are making a move (hopefully!) out of the congested suburbs of Metairie next to New Orleans and will be finding out if we get our little slice of rural heaven tomorrow! We have an offer up on a property in Tickfaw... 5.22 acres with a 2200 sq.ft 4 bed 3.5 bath house at the dead end of a street, against woods. I will go from living 5 minutes from work to living 45 minutes from work, but am getting back my old E36 325is 5speed for a good gas mileage daily driver for the work commute anyways. (18mpg w/4.6is vs 28+mpg w/325is)

It is down to two offers, ours and some other offer... so we upped ours more than average to tip the odds in our favor. We really want this property as when it is all said and done with and the house in the burbs is sold we will have doubled the money invested back in the bank, so the move is great in so many ways.

Just venting a bit as this has been tying up 90% of my brain for the last week, which has seemed like a month.... anxiety is a bitch!

Well everyone, keep your fingers crossed for us! We find out tomorrow if we get it!

Centered in the 1st pic, just to the bottom right of the star in the second
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]]> The Lounge Weasel http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75413-cross-your-fingers-us.html Burger thread http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75411-burger-thread.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:47:45 GMT Here it is...Gourmet Magazine's best burger in USA. The Bobcat Bite in Santa Fe, NM.

Hand ground chuck and sirloin, mixed by the owner to his visual inspection. Hand shaped 10 oz pattie.
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]]> The Lounge realchef http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75411-burger-thread.html Heartwarming war story from WW2 vet. http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75388-heartwarming-war-story-ww2-vet.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:46:02 GMT A different generation back then. Unfortunately I don't think this would have the same affects in todays war... societies are really different in modern times.

LiveLeak.com - 90 year old wwII vet recounts war incident ]]> The Lounge Weasel http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75388-heartwarming-war-story-ww2-vet.html <![CDATA[A Pair, Booted in Front of Harrod's...]]> http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75325-pair-booted-front-harrods.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:00:23 GMT Powder blue Lambo Murcielago and a Koenigsegg "booted"...the tix must be literally pocket change for the royal family of Qatar that supposedly owns them.




Supercars Inspire Mixed Feelings in London
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/wo...Journal&st=cse ]]> The Lounge motordavid http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75325-pair-booted-front-harrods.html <![CDATA[Bet you don't like rainbows as much as this guy...]]> http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75314-bet-you-dont-like-rainbows-much-guy.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:36:35 GMT Just saying... OQSNhk5ICTI Just saying...

[YOUTUBE]OQSNhk5ICTI[/YOUTUBE] ]]> The Lounge FSETH http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75314-bet-you-dont-like-rainbows-much-guy.html <![CDATA[Jay Leno's Jet Bike - Part 2]]> http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75308-jay-lenos-jet-bike-part-2-a.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:45:59 GMT Awesome rebuild :D not surprised at how many clutches/gearboxes it ate up.

Jet Bike Update 2 - Jay Leno's Garage ]]> The Lounge chilliwilli http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75308-jay-lenos-jet-bike-part-2-a.html <![CDATA[Happy Birthday Motordavid & Fln8ive]]> http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75299-happy-birthday-motordavid-fln8ive.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:36:34 GMT Happy Happy Birthday David and Niels. I don't remember you guys sharing a birthday. Have a wonderful day. :hug: ]]> The Lounge cmyX6go http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75299-happy-birthday-motordavid-fln8ive.html Biggest Blunder of the Year!! Kid loses out on a 2010 Shelby Mustang GT500!! http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75276-biggest-blunder-year-kid-loses-out-2010-shelby-mustang-gt500.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:05:10 GMT This kid apparently sold his raffle ticket for $200 ...and minutes later they call out that very same ticket number and the guy loses out on a brand new Shelby Mustang! Oh well....at least he made $200! ahahah check out the video link below: YouTube - Quakecon 2010 - Raffle Ticket Blunder... This kid apparently sold his raffle ticket for $200 ...and minutes later they call out that very same ticket number and the guy loses out on a brand new Shelby Mustang!

Oh well....at least he made $200! ahahah

check out the video link below:
YouTube - Quakecon 2010 - Raffle Ticket Blunder Of The Year

]]> The Lounge Rebel XT http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lounge/75276-biggest-blunder-year-kid-loses-out-2010-shelby-mustang-gt500.html