The Starbucks Test

Nathan · 06-10-2005, 03:32 PM

I've had about 5 Venti drinks in the cupholder now and haven't spilled a drop. The venti cup stays in place with no issues. This is only for Starbucks addicts like myself, since the closest one to me is 20 ft away from my condo.

silverado · 06-10-2005, 03:34 PM

Funny, in my first Starbucks test, it squirted all over after 2 minutes of driving off

The cup was very full and the road was very bumpy. I had to pull off as soon as possible to clean my new car off

I've learned my lesson since and I make sure there is at least an inch of space at the top of the cup.

Nathan · 06-10-2005, 03:52 PM

I should have mentioned, i drink a lot of cappucinos or lattes so there's a ton of foam on top that prevents the spilling, unlike regular drip coffee.

Gulping down the top and leavin' an inch is always good.

Talk about pulling over and getting it cleaned - about 100 birds decided to crap all over my car today while in traffic on the highway! I've never seen anything like it! I was so disjusted by my crap-o-dot e90 i went to the first touchless car wash i could find and got it all off.

UGH.

Athos · 06-10-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan

This is only for Starbucks addicts like myself, since the closest one to me is 20 ft away from my condo.

So the rumors are true. In a bid to continue their saturation strategy, Starbucks is now franchising into cubicle spaces within the offices of U.S. businesses.

Jason · 06-10-2005, 04:01 PM

Nathan, great idea to keep a camera on you at all times now that you have your car.. you never know what opportunities will pop up

RedStripe · 06-10-2005, 04:27 PM

I guess the birds saw your beautiful black e90 and crapped in their (pants)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan

I should have mentioned, i drink a lot of cappucinos or lattes so there's a ton of foam on top that prevents the spilling, unlike regular drip coffee.

Gulping down the top and leavin' an inch is always good.

Talk about pulling over and getting it cleaned - about 100 birds decided to crap all over my car today while in traffic on the highway! I've never seen anything like it! I was so disjusted by my crap-o-dot e90 i went to the first touchless car wash i could find and got it all off.

UGH.

silverado · 06-10-2005, 04:35 PM

Nathan... Is it hunting season yet? You should have been out the moon roof shooting down those damn birds!

Nathan · 06-10-2005, 06:05 PM

Not sure it was hunting season, but man i'm glad i had the moonroof closed! I wanted to take a pic of the car with crap on it, but i just couldn't do it.

I have been taking a lot of great profile shots of the e90, like this one, prepping for a huge photo upload soon.

I take my Cybershot everywhere!

N

marcus330i · 06-10-2005, 08:18 PM

The cup holders on the E90 feel much beefier than the ones on the E60. They are still insanely small...but they have used a heavier guage material on the E90.

Nathan · 06-10-2005, 08:21 PM

Yep, they're small compared to other cars, but it doesn't seem to bother me too much. I can make it work, i would buy it if it didn't have cup holders period.

Just my 2 cents. I don't think Europeans in general believe in cup holders either, this is all new to them.

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Bimmer325iSE · 06-10-2005, 08:21 PM

Would love to see more pics of the interior

Nathan · 06-10-2005, 08:27 PM

Ok Bimmer325, this is just for you man.

Nathan · 06-10-2005, 08:36 PM

and some more. The zip file is a video of the power folding mirrors.

RedStripe · 06-10-2005, 10:07 PM

Yes, Yes. This is more of what we need. Feed the obsession!

What is the small circular button. above the 4 window buttons, below the bigger circular side mirror adjustment button, and to the left of the left/right side mirror selector?

jillian · 06-10-2005, 10:12 PM

That button folds the mirrors in.

ATC BMW · 06-10-2005, 11:24 PM

Does a Red Bull can fit inside the armrest to keep cool?

roburado · 06-11-2005, 01:11 AM

Cool pics, Nathan!

What model cybershot do you have?

Broken1 · 06-11-2005, 06:32 AM

Cool pics...I can't wait for my E90 to arrive :P I'm glad they still have the ambient lighting, i love those little red lights shining down...I'm affraid of the dark...

Nathan · 06-11-2005, 06:58 AM

Red Bull? Probably not, but i'm sure putting it into some kinda can koozie will fix that.

I have the Cybershot P200, 7.2 MP. I love it.

vivekk · 06-11-2005, 08:00 AM

I'm wating for my 330i SE to be delivered as a German import into the UK in September. Those photos are whetting my appetite Nathan!
Viv

BMW Enthusiast · 06-11-2005, 09:29 AM

Nathan, Those are the best close-up pictures I've seen anywhere. More would be great!

Thanks for the pix.

lumberman · 06-11-2005, 10:18 AM

thx nathan, is like looking at my future car as I have exact config as yours

cheers, good effort on the photos, and please keep them comming

06-10-2005, 03:32 PM	#1
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	The Starbucks Test I've had about 5 Venti drinks in the cupholder now and haven't spilled a drop. The venti cup stays in place with no issues. This is only for Starbucks addicts like myself, since the closest one to me is 20 ft away from my condo. Attached Images __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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silverado Captain 288 Rep 874 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Funny, in my first Starbucks test, it squirted all over after 2 minutes of driving off The cup was very full and the road was very bumpy. I had to pull off as soon as possible to clean my new car off I've learned my lesson since and I make sure there is at least an inch of space at the top of the cup.
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06-10-2005, 03:52 PM	#3
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	I should have mentioned, i drink a lot of cappucinos or lattes so there's a ton of foam on top that prevents the spilling, unlike regular drip coffee. Gulping down the top and leavin' an inch is always good. Talk about pulling over and getting it cleaned - about 100 birds decided to crap all over my car today while in traffic on the highway! I've never seen anything like it! I was so disjusted by my crap-o-dot e90 i went to the first touchless car wash i could find and got it all off. UGH. __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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06-10-2005, 04:01 PM	#5
Jason Administrator 40786 Rep 21,239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Nathan, great idea to keep a camera on you at all times now that you have your car.. you never know what opportunities will pop up
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06-10-2005, 04:35 PM	#7
silverado Captain 288 Rep 874 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Nathan... Is it hunting season yet? You should have been out the moon roof shooting down those damn birds!
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06-10-2005, 06:05 PM	#8
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Not sure it was hunting season, but man i'm glad i had the moonroof closed! I wanted to take a pic of the car with crap on it, but i just couldn't do it. I have been taking a lot of great profile shots of the e90, like this one, prepping for a huge photo upload soon. I take my Cybershot everywhere! N Attached Images __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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06-10-2005, 08:18 PM	#9
marcus330i Lieutenant 42 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6spd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Point Loma, California iTrader: (0)	The cup holders on the E90 feel much beefier than the ones on the E60. They are still insanely small...but they have used a heavier guage material on the E90. __________________ Realtor Mobile: 6spd / Sport / Prem / Navi / ED 3-30-06 73 3.0s/84 528e/90 525i/97 M3 4dr/99 M3 Conv/2001 330i/2004 545i ED/2006 330i ED June 05 You're in control...is there anywhere you want to go ? -------------------------
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06-10-2005, 08:21 PM	#10
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Yep, they're small compared to other cars, but it doesn't seem to bother me too much. I can make it work, i would buy it if it didn't have cup holders period. Just my 2 cents. I don't think Europeans in general believe in cup holders either, this is all new to them. N __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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Bimmer325iSE Private 9 Rep 84 Posts Drives: E90 325iSE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Would love to see more pics of the interior
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06-10-2005, 08:27 PM	#12
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Ok Bimmer325, this is just for you man. Attached Images __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Yes, Yes. This is more of what we need. Feed the obsession! What is the small circular button. above the 4 window buttons, below the bigger circular side mirror adjustment button, and to the left of the left/right side mirror selector? Attached Images
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06-10-2005, 10:12 PM	#15
jillian New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: HB-Surf City, CA iTrader: (0)	That button folds the mirrors in.
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roburado Lieutenant 36 Rep 446 Posts Drives: '03 Passat, '09 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 318is [0.00]	Cool pics, Nathan! What model cybershot do you have? __________________ E30 1991 318is, Red on Black Leatherette Family History: Two E21 320i, One E28 535is, One E34 535i, One E34 540i
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Cool pics...I can't wait for my E90 to arrive :P I'm glad they still have the ambient lighting, i love those little red lights shining down...I'm affraid of the dark...
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Red Bull? Probably not, but i'm sure putting it into some kinda can koozie will fix that. I have the Cybershot P200, 7.2 MP. I love it. __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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BMW Enthusiast Private 1 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 99 Maxima Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Nathan, Those are the best close-up pictures I've seen anywhere. More would be great! Thanks for the pix.
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06-11-2005, 10:18 AM	#22
lumberman Private First Class 15 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau iTrader: (0)	thx nathan, is like looking at my future car as I have exact config as yours cheers, good effort on the photos, and please keep them comming
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