How hard do you drive your 1er?

CrazyIvan · 07-23-2009, 01:20 PM

Now that we all admitted how much we all love our cars, how hard do you drive it?
I did a donut the other day

On ramp assaults are common, but other days I just take it easy and cruise.

Add1ct · 07-23-2009, 01:25 PM

when the engine's cold, like grandma, when the engine warms up, like I stole it

deamon32 · 07-23-2009, 01:31 PM

I try to baby it as much as possible but the car is so amazing that I cant always control myself and its nothing but pure joy when I drive it like its stolen

Mega Man · 07-23-2009, 01:33 PM

To and from work, I drive like everyone else.

On the weekends, just like everyone else.

On the freeway on-ramps...

The Cthulhu · 07-23-2009, 01:38 PM

I'm in break-in, but enjoying the power even without WOT or 4K+ RPM. I've been running it through the revs in every gear though, and once it's broken in, I'll probably keep it between 2-3.5K RPM with 5,000-6,500 RPM shifts if I gun it.

aacabriolet · 07-23-2009, 02:03 PM

Broke it in nicely..

Then two days ago this happened while doing a wheelspin: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284216

Got it back today.. Gotta run in the new differential (was about +-$2500 but covered under warranty), but after that will be scared to drive it like I used to in fear of it happening again

scorcherjf · 07-23-2009, 02:12 PM

18 mpg on the streets, 5mpg at the track =)

Garduna · 07-23-2009, 02:20 PM

I drive it like everyone else on the road UNLESS I'm on a fairly open highway or if there's some slow bloke in front of me.... OVERTAKE that fool :P

Luvmybmw · 07-23-2009, 02:37 PM

Like a bat out of #e!!

FAST and Furious

...I thought that's how you were suppose to drive it

BMW86 · 07-23-2009, 02:58 PM

I drive my car to the limit all the time

JimD · 07-23-2009, 03:34 PM

I am normally a pretty slow driver. Day-to-day I am under the speed limit more than I am over it. Long trips I usually make at 7mph over the speed limit (or 77 mph most typically). But I've noticed it's a little hard to drive my 128i vert that way. It seems to want a little exercise. The average mpg says I am getting 28 mpg so far so I am not pushing it very hard or very often. And it's hard not to go 10 mph or so over the posted ramp speed - just because I can.

Jim

cagekicker · 07-23-2009, 03:36 PM

pretty normal with the occasional wild hair up the a$$ run.

jtsherri · 07-23-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Add1ct

when the engine's cold, like grandma, when the engine warms up, like I stole it

This.

Excitmnt94 · 07-23-2009, 05:52 PM

because of break in i am currently driving like a grandpa...however once i am through that...it will be commuting...and then very spirited from time to time.

trboboost91 · 07-23-2009, 08:40 PM

the pics say it all!

gadget12345 · 07-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Good golly trboboost - Those pics are scary, but they don't tell the story - Come on and share......

trboboost91 · 07-23-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget12345

Good golly trboboost - Those pics are scary, but they don't tell the story - Come on and share......

better wait till its fully fixed and back in my possesion.

BrokenVert · 07-23-2009, 09:19 PM

It looks like his car swallowed a pair of valves and detonated horribly, cooking the exhaust.

gadget12345 · 07-23-2009, 09:33 PM

Doesn't look like 'stock' behaviour does it ?

Fire, BAD Fire, BAD

trboboost91 · 07-24-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

It looks like his car swallowed a pair of valves and detonated horribly, cooking the exhaust.

sorry the pic is bad. all 4 valves are in the head, just beat to death.

let me give you a hint......
what happens when the number 1 fuel injector NEVER shuts off???

trboboost91 · 07-24-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget12345

Doesn't look like 'stock' behaviour does it ?

Fire, BAD Fire, BAD

take a guess at what mods the car has??

you might be selling your car after this one.

tbird · 07-24-2009, 06:58 AM

A statement we have heard for years, even in movies, "With great power comes great responsibility!"

I usually drop the top and cruise. I use the power for getting out of sticky traffic situations, for the occasional hairpin turn, and of course to embarass the hell out of someone who "thinks" their car is sooooooooooo much faster/better than such a lowly little 1 Series BMW. Although, I do have to apologize to a driver of a heavily modded E39. He didn't even know what hit him when I ended up about 50 yards ahead of him after only 1/8 mile or so, and I didn't even turn off the compressor

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07-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#1
CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	How hard do you drive your 1er? Now that we all admitted how much we all love our cars, how hard do you drive it? I did a donut the other day On ramp assaults are common, but other days I just take it easy and cruise.
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07-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#2
Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	when the engine's cold, like grandma, when the engine warms up, like I stole it __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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07-23-2009, 01:31 PM	#3
deamon32 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Costa Mesa iTrader: (1)	I try to baby it as much as possible but the car is so amazing that I cant always control myself and its nothing but pure joy when I drive it like its stolen __________________ LeMans 135i ///M-sport 6MT
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07-23-2009, 01:33 PM	#4
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	To and from work, I drive like everyone else. On the weekends, just like everyone else. On the freeway on-ramps... __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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07-23-2009, 01:38 PM	#5
The Cthulhu Banned 7 Rep 197 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	I'm in break-in, but enjoying the power even without WOT or 4K+ RPM. I've been running it through the revs in every gear though, and once it's broken in, I'll probably keep it between 2-3.5K RPM with 5,000-6,500 RPM shifts if I gun it.
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07-23-2009, 02:03 PM	#6
aacabriolet Major 118 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '14 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	Broke it in nicely.. Then two days ago this happened while doing a wheelspin: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284216 Got it back today.. Gotta run in the new differential (was about +-$2500 but covered under warranty), but after that will be scared to drive it like I used to in fear of it happening again
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07-23-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	18 mpg on the streets, 5mpg at the track =) __________________
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07-23-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
Garduna Brigadier General 160 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I drive it like everyone else on the road UNLESS I'm on a fairly open highway or if there's some slow bloke in front of me.... OVERTAKE that fool :P
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07-23-2009, 02:37 PM	#9
Luvmybmw One Fast 1 53 Rep 747 Posts Drives: '08 AW e82 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana iTrader: (2)	Like a bat out of #e!! FAST and Furious...I thought that's how you were suppose to drive it __________________
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07-23-2009, 02:58 PM	#10
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I drive my car to the limit all the time
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07-23-2009, 03:34 PM	#11
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I am normally a pretty slow driver. Day-to-day I am under the speed limit more than I am over it. Long trips I usually make at 7mph over the speed limit (or 77 mph most typically). But I've noticed it's a little hard to drive my 128i vert that way. It seems to want a little exercise. The average mpg says I am getting 28 mpg so far so I am not pushing it very hard or very often. And it's hard not to go 10 mph or so over the posted ramp speed - just because I can. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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07-23-2009, 03:36 PM	#12
cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	pretty normal with the occasional wild hair up the a$$ run. __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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07-23-2009, 05:52 PM	#14
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	because of break in i am currently driving like a grandpa...however once i am through that...it will be commuting...and then very spirited from time to time. __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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07-23-2009, 08:40 PM	#15
trboboost91 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 e90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: always at work for some reason iTrader: (1)	the pics say it all! Attached Images
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07-23-2009, 08:50 PM	#16
gadget12345 Private First Class 5 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Good golly trboboost - Those pics are scary, but they don't tell the story - Come on and share...... __________________ Yr1 E82 CSM - 6MT, Premium Package, Sport Package BMW - SSK, Perf Exhaust, Perf Suspension, Shadow Grills Inners, Mudflaps, Alarm, Cargo Liner, Grocery Gripper, Aluminum Pedals, Front + Rear Perf Rotors, MSD80 PowerKit, E93 Sway Bar Misc -Euro Headlight Switch, Warning Triangle, iBrights, LoJack, Wheel Roundels, Tint, Escort 9500i, Hyper Black ARC8's, Pilot Super Sports
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07-23-2009, 09:19 PM	#18
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	It looks like his car swallowed a pair of valves and detonated horribly, cooking the exhaust. __________________
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07-23-2009, 09:33 PM	#19
gadget12345 Private First Class 5 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Doesn't look like 'stock' behaviour does it ? Fire, BAD Fire, BAD __________________ Yr1 E82 CSM - 6MT, Premium Package, Sport Package BMW - SSK, Perf Exhaust, Perf Suspension, Shadow Grills Inners, Mudflaps, Alarm, Cargo Liner, Grocery Gripper, Aluminum Pedals, Front + Rear Perf Rotors, MSD80 PowerKit, E93 Sway Bar Misc -Euro Headlight Switch, Warning Triangle, iBrights, LoJack, Wheel Roundels, Tint, Escort 9500i, Hyper Black ARC8's, Pilot Super Sports
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07-24-2009, 06:58 AM	#22
tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	A statement we have heard for years, even in movies, "With great power comes great responsibility!" I usually drop the top and cruise. I use the power for getting out of sticky traffic situations, for the occasional hairpin turn, and of course to embarass the hell out of someone who "thinks" their car is sooooooooooo much faster/better than such a lowly little 1 Series BMW. Although, I do have to apologize to a driver of a heavily modded E39. He didn't even know what hit him when I ended up about 50 yards ahead of him after only 1/8 mile or so, and I didn't even turn off the compressor __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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