Long Island 1ers?

lacrosse · 03-03-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by e82mon

Hey guys i got a quick question, maybe some of you can help. I'm interested in taking my 1er to the dragstip, or possibly to a track, and i'm wondering if any one knows any locations of where i can do this to track my car. cant seem to find any. whether it be LI, NY, CT, etc

please help

thanks

I would look into Englishtown in NJ.

gtaday51 · 03-03-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lacrosse

I would look into Englishtown in NJ.

Or Watkin's Glen is a very nice track aswell.

e82mon · 03-03-2009, 07:33 PM

sounds good thanks for the help

so they let you track the car there on an open track day?

gtaday51 · 03-03-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by e82mon

sounds good thanks for the help

so they let you track the car there on an open track day?

I've had some good times up at the Glen. You need the standard stuff like a helmet and racing shoes. But so long as the car is in good shape they usually let you track it. My dad has tracked a vert, not my 135i yet tho. So long as it has a a functional rool bar or the pop up system they let you track it. Or at least they used to. Its been a while since ive been up there.

Midgad · 03-04-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

I've had some good times up at the Glen. You need the standard stuff like a helmet and racing shoes. But so long as the car is in good shape they usually let you track it. My dad has tracked a vert, not my 135i yet tho. So long as it has a a functional rool bar or the pop up system they let you track it. Or at least they used to. Its been a while since ive been up there.

Hey G,
Didnt think you can track a vert?

themyst · 03-05-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by e82mon

hmmm what part of nassau and what color 1er

Jet Black, I don't live in Nassau, I'm in the area often though, usually Hicksville.

themyst · 03-05-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by e82mon

Hey guys i got a quick question, maybe some of you can help. I'm interested in taking my 1er to the dragstip, or possibly to a track, and i'm wondering if any one knows any locations of where i can do this to track my car. cant seem to find any. whether it be LI, NY, CT, etc

please help

thanks

You can wait for the auto-x events at Nassau Coliseum, but for track days, Lime Rock in CT is your best bet. For the Drag Strips, there USED to be LI Motorsports out in Westhampton, maybe a 70-75 minute drive from Queens, but they closed in 2004. Now your best option is probably Englishtown. There is also Island Dragway which is further West, but relatively empty, but you'll get your money's worth in runs out there. There is Atco down in Central Jersey too.

e82mon · 03-05-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by themyst

You can wait for the auto-x events at Nassau Coliseum, but for track days, Lime Rock in CT is your best bet. For the Drag Strips, there USED to be LI Motorsports out in Westhampton, maybe a 70-75 minute drive from Queens, but they closed in 2004. Now your best option is probably Englishtown. There is also Island Dragway which is further West, but relatively empty, but you'll get your money's worth in runs out there. There is Atco down in Central Jersey too.

thanks for the informative post, its very helpful, im gonna research these places. IS anything mandatory like a roll cage or anything or can i just drive my car stock?

gtaday51 · 03-05-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Midgad

Hey G,
Didnt think you can track a vert?

It depends on the individual track. Some tracks on open track days will let you track a vert. Others wont, unless it has a full race roll cage. You need to call up and check.

LongIslandNY135i · 03-06-2009, 08:38 AM

Modded 135's on the island?

themyst · 03-12-2009, 12:03 AM

I'm in Whitestone, but on the island often on weekends. I have to get on the RM one of these days around 2-3 AM to do a top speed run. That 2 mile bridge is where I take all of my cars for high speed runs. I do a once-around for cops waiting right by where that bridge ends before I do my high-speed run... I doubt I'll need more than a half-mile for a JB3'ed 1er to hit 150 MPH.

lacrosse · 03-13-2009, 08:03 AM

Saw I SGM 135 vert around exit 70 on the LIE Sunday heading west. Good to see you!

Rcode · 03-23-2009, 04:39 PM

Hey guys. I just ordered an AW 6sp 2 days ago. Not sure how long I'll have to wait, didn't even get a VIN yet but you should see me around the island too. I'd definitely be down for bald hill, I used to take my mach 1 there. Anyone know how long the average wait should be for the car?

gtaday51 · 03-23-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lacrosse

Saw I SGM 135 vert around exit 70 on the LIE Sunday heading west. Good to see you!

Hey that was me! Nice to see someone has seen me.

Italteen3 · 03-23-2009, 07:23 PM

Anyone for Captree this Sunday morning?

gtaday51 · 03-23-2009, 07:23 PM

I might be in ^

C4747Z · 03-25-2009, 05:13 PM

what about saturday morning instead!?

gtaday51 · 03-25-2009, 05:17 PM

Nevermind about sunday. Boss called in. Changed me from Sat to Sun. So i'm out. Sorry.

jonpoli · 03-25-2009, 09:49 PM

I have seen at least 4 128s but have not seen 135s in Suffolk and Nassau. I live in Wading River. I drive my 135s mostly on Rt. 27, exit 58 all the way to the Hamptons. Try that and your Bimmer will love it-- 100mph is like 50. That strip is wide open and the road is in excellent shape. There's No cars around, no traffic. I tried to be careful though and not to get a ticket.
I read someone mentioned about Bald Hill. The 135 can climb that hill without effort, I was amazed.
This is the first time I drove a car that has so much power on demand. I'm glad there are others who enjoy the car as much as I do.
I own a jet black coupe. In my opinion based from the pictures from this group, I think white is the best. It enhances more the bulldog stance and highlights the contrast of the wheels.
The windows looked so open though, can anyone recommend the best workmanship for window tinting in Suffolk county?

gtaday51 · 03-25-2009, 09:54 PM

Ive seen an SGM 135i Coupe around in Freeport on a once a month basis. Ive passed you in my vert before. Not sure if your on this forum though.

Italteen3 · 03-25-2009, 11:06 PM

Haven't seen to many wild 135's myself, but I'm out driving almost everyday.

lacrosse · 03-26-2009, 02:02 AM

Saw a blk 128 coupe at Shandon Court in East Islip on Saturday, March 21!

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jonpoli Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 135 Coupe, Black Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk, Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I have seen at least 4 128s but have not seen 135s in Suffolk and Nassau. I live in Wading River. I drive my 135s mostly on Rt. 27, exit 58 all the way to the Hamptons. Try that and your Bimmer will love it-- 100mph is like 50. That strip is wide open and the road is in excellent shape. There's No cars around, no traffic. I tried to be careful though and not to get a ticket. I read someone mentioned about Bald Hill. The 135 can climb that hill without effort, I was amazed. This is the first time I drove a car that has so much power on demand. I'm glad there are others who enjoy the car as much as I do. I own a jet black coupe. In my opinion based from the pictures from this group, I think white is the best. It enhances more the bulldog stance and highlights the contrast of the wheels. The windows looked so open though, can anyone recommend the best workmanship for window tinting in Suffolk county? Last edited by jonpoli; 03-25-2009 at 10:18 PM..
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