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Elite
Registered: July 2007
Location: South Carolina, United States
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Elite Summer Nationals - Aug 11-12 Show*Sound*Drift*Dyno!! - Spartanburg
Elite Summer Nationals
SHOW*DRIFT*DYNO*SOUND
August 11-12
Spartanburg Expo Center
All day Car Show, Drift Event, Sound Competition, Dyno
Door Prizes, Give Aways, Wing Eating Competition,
DJ's, Break Dancers, Models and Much More!
August 11-12 2007
Spartanburg Expo Center
www.elitesummernationals.com
www.myspace.com/elitesummernationals
Drift event hosted by Drift411 Info
Drifting Registration is filling up quickly!!
Dyno $55.00 3 Pulls
Fun for the whole family! Tons to do and see!
Car show classes for Imports, Domestics, Sport Compacts, Classics, Hot
Rods, Donks, SUV&Trucks and much more!!!!
Tons of vendors and manufactures displaying the hottest wheels, audio,
performance and exterior styling!
Check out our website for more details!!!!
We hope to see you there!!!
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| Jul 03, 2007 2:37PM |
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Elite
Registered: July 2007
Location: South Carolina, United States
Posts: 2
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Elite Summer Nationals
Just a little update!
If you are showing, pre-reg pre-reg pre-reg!! indoor sports are limited!
so get your registrations in as soon as possible! either by dropping in Elite Audio in Spartanburg
or via mail!
And some of the new event sponsors!!!!
Memphis Audio
NOPI MotorSports
VIR Virginia Intl Raceway
D2 Racing Coilovers
American Tire Dist
Boss Wheels
Custom Wheels Unlimited
Midstate Tire
Dirty South
1320 C-Seng
995 Wraps
AudioVox
Elite Customs
Elite Audio
Drive American Muslce
Top Dead Center
NSP Performance
Brusters Ice Cream
Point of View Vending
Rockford Fosgate
JBL
Hybrid Audio
BatCap
Matworks
Sound Organization: IASCA & MECA
Performance by: Bravehearts 4 Christ
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mrvent
Registered: August 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 20
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2005 BMW 1 Series 118d ES = Slightly quirky, sporty hatch with amazing handling and great performance
I have only had this car for just over a month. It is my first brand new car, but not my first BMW. I have previously owned two 5 series diesels.
My 118d ES is the 'poverty' model (nobody buys the actual base model) with just alloy wheels and manual air conditioning to add to the base spec. In reality though, this is pretty much all you need, everything works well.
The interior layout is great and everything is well made. It doesn't have the luxury feeling of a 5-series, but certainly is miles better than the majority of the competition. Unlike another review there are absolutely no squeaks or rattles the car is solid. The car comes with a quite comprehensive diagnostics system - all levels (including tyres) are checked automatically. The keyless start is quite a novelty and individual settings can be stored in the key when there is more than one driver. The automatic door locking when you exceed about 15mph is a nice touch.
The handling is astonishing - it just hangs on without any fuss at all. The de-tuned 120bhp diesel in the 118d is actually quite fast. Not ridiculously so, but certainly fun to drive. I am getting around 46 miles per gallon, which is nice. You do know the bmw catalytic converter and engine is a diesel at idle though, but otherwise an extremely impressive drive. The run flat tyres make for a slightly harsh drive on rough roads.
For those who like their radio, avoid the basic model - it is only just adequate. The better professional model features sub-woofers under the seats and it makes quite a difference.
The car is clearly expensive when you add on the options which is easy to do. The basic one I have (in black so it matches the black plastic) is a great car, but just misses feeling special as it is quite spartan. We got a great deal on the warranty and servicing which swung it for us - it actually worked out cheaper than a used 118d, and I'm hoping the residuals will be good! The exterior styling is something you'll love or hate. The back seat leg-room is limited and the boot is not huge. The car is what it is - a sporty hatch for two people who don't visit Ikea that much!
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