# boardjnky4 visits BMW Factory!!

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 2, 2011, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660 "2011-03-02T07:07:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660/21 "2011-03-03T08:11:46Z")

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haha

it’s actually really humbling to take a ride-along with someone experienced. It makes you realize how much you really suck lol.

also, the woman had a blast at this, but when I do some spirited driving she just gets an attitude and asks me not to kill her. women…

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**Author:** ![07shelby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/85f322/32.png) [@07shelby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/07shelby)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660/22 "2011-03-03T16:12:40Z")

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The car in the first pic is like the one Steve Urkel (Family Matters TV show) drove.

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**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660/23 "2011-03-03T16:22:10Z")

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very awesome

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**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660/24 "2011-03-03T16:24:44Z")

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sweeeet

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**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660/25 "2011-03-04T14:49:44Z")

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> [@boardjnky4](#):
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> so they’re not smg but they still have paddle shifters? interesting. They still reacted really well!

There auto’s have paddle shifters in many models if you order the “Sport Auto Trans” option, the new M line’s have the replacement for SMG, called DCT. I believe the current E60 M5 is the last one you can buy with SMG.

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**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2011, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660/26 "2011-03-04T16:17:27Z")

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Anyone know if they do any design/engineering work here or is it all production/manufacturing based work?

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boardjnky4-visits-bmw-factory/209660/27 "2011-03-04T17:58:48Z")

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> [@travisn](#):
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> Anyone know if they do any design/engineering work here or is it all production/manufacturing based work?

Assembly only. The only thing they do engineer is the equipment in the factory. They don’t build or stamp any parts. Engines,transmissions, interior parts, and everything are shipped in. Ipso facto, no design/engineering for the cars themselves.

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