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drove the 6.9
« on: 20 July 2008, 04:26 AM »
Wow - not since February have i done this.

I reiterate - wow!

with no clutch fan, the engine revs quietly, cleanly and even more effortlessly all the way to the red line.  Its a whole new beast under the bonnet, it sounds like a piston engine, not a jet engine.

I cant believe how easily it revs, like a little rice burner, what great, well balanced engines m100s are. I'm astonished.
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Re: drove the 6.9
« Reply #1 on: 20 July 2008, 09:33 AM »
and i thought i hadnt driven my 6.9 in a while being over a month...
how did your supercar radiator go?! 
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Re: drove the 6.9
« Reply #2 on: 20 July 2008, 11:13 AM »
it did great, although i only drove around the block.

I think its frowned appon by the authorities driving with no bumpers installed.  Roll Eyes
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Re: drove the 6.9
« Reply #3 on: 20 July 2008, 01:37 PM »
I miss driving the 500e, man it will feel so good to drive it again! so i am sure driving your 6.9 put a big smile on your face... but i bet you did'nt break the speed limit while going to redline;)
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Re: drove the 6.9
« Reply #4 on: 20 July 2008, 02:41 PM »
Great to hear.

I hope your enthusiasm is re-awakened.

Bill
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Re: drove the 6.9
« Reply #5 on: 20 July 2008, 09:30 PM »
Enthusiasm is re-awakened with every drive! It is every time I get behind the wheel and it doesn't even need to be a 6.9! Grin
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Re: drove the 6.9
« Reply #6 on: 26 July 2008, 10:02 AM »
picture of car or erection required pat
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Re: drove the 6.9
« Reply #7 on: 26 July 2008, 11:18 AM »
Quote from: John Hubertz on 26 July 2008, 10:02 AM
picture of car or erection required pat

There is a picture of my bumperless rear in "6.9 rice"

I have obtained aftermarket nuts and bolts for my bumper and may start assembling it tomorow. I still cant fully install it, as i dont have the rubber pads that sit between the bumpers and the body. Very exciting regardless... For me anyway Tongue
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