If you own a One, try this

0002s · 04-03-2008, 10:31 PM

Get into an open parking lot. Turn the wheel all the way to the left and start to turn a perfect circle. You do not need to drive fast just keep the wheel tight left.

This is one of the tightest turning cars I've ever been in. It's like you are driving a fork lift. I was amazed at how tight the car will 360.

Try it, you'll be amazed.

plien69 · 04-03-2008, 10:45 PM

Experienced this tonight. Was turning around in a parking and thought for sure I was going to need to stop and backup, but kept turning, and the 1 made it. It's got a really tight turning radius, for sure!

Oregon · 04-03-2008, 10:58 PM

Discovered that as well, thought I was imagining things.

ichiban · 04-03-2008, 11:04 PM

i was just thinking about this making u turns.

... and our casual discussion probably have more than one soon-to-be owners hating us.

Bizall · 04-03-2008, 11:23 PM

It's like that with our 330xi. It seems you expect the wheel to stop turning but it turn just a bit more and is a very tight turning car. I'm guessing a 1er will be a tad better with the shorter wheelbase. It's the little things that count and I love it.

raisemyrent · 04-04-2008, 12:07 AM

driving a fork lift lmao hahaha

I wonder if there are any numbers to that... (google) seems to be 17.5 ft (5.33m), but I got it from this NONSENSE page: http://inventory.lag.ca/english/new-...0BMC401A0.aspx

jeremyc74 · 04-04-2008, 12:20 AM

Short wheelbase plus RWD = good turning radius.

FWD cars a limited by the CV joints up front. I can't park for shit when I'm in rental cars because I'm used to the GTO's turning radius. I'm always misjudging the swing into a spot and have to back up.

kbimmer135i · 04-04-2008, 02:23 AM

I previously owned a 2000 323Ci and it had a good turning radius also. The 135i turning radius didn't let me down either. I am truly impressed.

Robert · 04-04-2008, 02:59 AM

I thought it was going to be:

now turn off DTC, hold the wheel, full throttle.

Oregon · 04-04-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert

I thought it was going to be:

now turn off DTC, hold the wheel, full throttle.

How did that work out for you?:wink:

Evolution Racewerks · 04-06-2008, 04:20 AM

Yes, turning radius is awesome. Found out doing a u-turn. To my surprise, I was in the inside lane. I'd be lucky to make the right lane in my Eclipse.

Ours does not have active steering. The steering ratio sucks bad. I felt like I was in the car wash with Rob & Big.

Bizall · 04-06-2008, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert

I thought it was going to be:

now turn off DTC, hold the wheel, full throttle.

I was waiting for the same thing. I'll try both ways. Haha.

lifesaride · 04-06-2008, 06:15 PM

Yea that's what I expected. I couldn't make some u-turns in 3-lane roads, fwd ftl

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0002s Mein Führer! I can walk! 45 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunker iTrader: (0)	If you own a One, try this Get into an open parking lot. Turn the wheel all the way to the left and start to turn a perfect circle. You do not need to drive fast just keep the wheel tight left. This is one of the tightest turning cars I've ever been in. It's like you are driving a fork lift. I was amazed at how tight the car will 360. Try it, you'll be amazed.
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plien69 Captain 20 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Experienced this tonight. Was turning around in a parking and thought for sure I was going to need to stop and backup, but kept turning, and the 1 made it. It's got a really tight turning radius, for sure!
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Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 181 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Discovered that as well, thought I was imagining things. __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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ichiban Colonel 95 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	i was just thinking about this making u turns. ... and our casual discussion probably have more than one soon-to-be owners hating us.
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Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	It's like that with our 330xi. It seems you expect the wheel to stop turning but it turn just a bit more and is a very tight turning car. I'm guessing a 1er will be a tad better with the shorter wheelbase. It's the little things that count and I love it. __________________ 2018 BMW M3 - 12.1 @ 121mph 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport (Sold) 12.4 @ 113mph 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) 12.8 @ 106mph
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	driving a fork lift lmao hahaha I wonder if there are any numbers to that... (google) seems to be 17.5 ft (5.33m), but I got it from this NONSENSE page: http://inventory.lag.ca/english/new-...0BMC401A0.aspx __________________ 435i Coupe Estoril Blue on Black X Drive, M Sport Package Stage II, Premium Package
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Short wheelbase plus RWD = good turning radius. FWD cars a limited by the CV joints up front. I can't park for shit when I'm in rental cars because I'm used to the GTO's turning radius. I'm always misjudging the swing into a spot and have to back up.
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kbimmer135i Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2008 135i (3/24/08-3/17/11) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca. iTrader: (0)	I previously owned a 2000 323Ci and it had a good turning radius also. The 135i turning radius didn't let me down either. I am truly impressed. __________________ (3/24/2008-3/17/2011) 135i Cashmere Silver with black interior
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Evolution Racewerks Captain 140 Rep 863 Posts Drives: 20 M340i,15 M4,12 328i,08 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Azusa, CA iTrader: (3)	Yes, turning radius is awesome. Found out doing a u-turn. To my surprise, I was in the inside lane. I'd be lucky to make the right lane in my Eclipse. Ours does not have active steering. The steering ratio sucks bad. I felt like I was in the car wash with Rob & Big.
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