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03-16-2018, 04:39 PM | #331 | |
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IoT...he's got loo roll automatically ordered and delivered from Tescos when it drops below an infra-red sensor! Does look like a seriously wired up house...nice rack. (I usually say that to women! )
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You can never have too much cat6! Not all is used for switched data, the rest are point to point links
For things like HDover Cat6 and so on. Got at least 4 points in most rooms. When we rewired the house it made sense to future proof |
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Ideally at some point when we move again, get a new build that isn't finished yet so they can get all the cables I want in all the rooms from the get go. |
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03-21-2018, 03:12 AM | #334 |
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325_bucks how are you getting on with yours? Did you enjoy the motorway blast after all or did the snow cut that short?
What were your thoughts on the 6 v 7 in snow (if you used both recently in the snow?) I've been cursing you silently a bit of late as I've been listening a bit more critically of the HK system and do now hear much more fuzziness in the bass than I had before, will have to see if it is in all music styles! (as I don't hear the high frequencies as much any more they are less of an issue for me, so can't hear any issues there)... Have you had it detailed yet or have you held off due to the snow/salt? Would be great to see some pics of the detailed car! Hope you are getting on well and over the cold.
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well I didn't manage to do the road trip, the wife had a bit of a medical issue baby related (but everything is fine) so I wanted to stay at home. Now the car is with the detailer, since Monday. I will be getting it back tomorrow so will finally manage to get some pictures up.
I didn't really use the 7 in the snow much, but when I did, it seems that it was able to grip slightly better than the 6 I reckon. Its a bit annoying that as soon as it's detailed, it will get dirty with salt and so on, but I am mainly getting it done to protect it and make it easier to clean, so at least the dirt will be easy to get off! And because I have to park under a tree, the sap and bird poo won't damage the paint |
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As you say, at least the car will be protected then, even if it gets dirty fairly quickly and be easier to clean, know what you mean about trees, there are two areas I have to park often when I am in the office and invariably the tree drops sap or the bloody birds use it for target practise....Although they do seem to like dark coloured cars better from anecdotal evidence in our company so watch out! Good to hear the 7 seemed a bit better in snow, maybe just the latest software for all the driving aids/traction controls have been improved slightly? In any case good to hear. Hope you are still very happy with it and your choice. ^ Safe travels, would be great if you do get some pictures to see her in all her glory and done up and have time. ^
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Indeed, looking forward to some pics and observations once you've had time to gather them. |
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I had super sport 4S on my 6 after doing a lot of research. They are amazing tyres, probably the best I’ve ever had, the dry grip was amazing of course but the wet grip was superb for a summer tyre. The snow grip probably wasn’t up to much but I still felt it was better than the RFTs that the car came with
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One of those things where you need to have summer and winter tyres but just happy to be going 4 wheel drive which solves those kind of issues much better. Look at the temps though currently, weekend was freezing and with snow so ideal for winter tyres and pointless for my Super Sports (Didn't go anywhere). Then today it's now 10.5C plus dry and my Super Sports are gripping extremely well. Probably warm enough that winters aren't a great choice. You'd need to be changing the wheels over a couple of times a week the way the weather is currently. I blame Pelo Cat . He's so busy posting on these forums he's neglecting his mastery of the weather |
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325_bucks did you buy a boot liner in the end?
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I did, in the end I decided to go official and I got the bmw liner and I got the bmw sill protector. Arrived today actually so I haven’t got the car yet to fit them but i spent so long looking that in the end I just went bmw. I got the liner discounted through the dealer I use for discounts and I got the protector for a bmw dealer on eBay as they were selling it cheap. Instead of Velcro it ties to the eyes on the inside of the boot. I’d prefer Velcro but going with this was actually cheaper than the third party ones. Plus I could add Velcro if I really wanted
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Thanks, that's good to know, I'll give that a look. Cheers. ^
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That's great news 325_bucks, glad it is sorted to your satisfaction. ^
Still curious to see the interior and ambient light in a dark interior if you feel up for it and don't mind sharing! Safe travels.
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