Did a little spirited driving this morning

2012_135i · 01-06-2012, 02:02 PM

I've had my 135i with 6MT for all of two weeks now and am taking it easy during break-in but couldn't resist opening it up just a little this morning on the way to work. I rolled town the windows, retracted the sunroof, turned off the air conditioning and stereo, and dabbled with the joys of 2nd and 3rd gear. Kept it between four and five grand but that was enough to plaster a sh*t eating grin all over my face. And the glorious sound of that engine... ohh, yeah, this is one special car. Engrossed in my ride, I missed the turn off to work. Could have turned around but said, work? I don't think so, and kept going until I was well out of Honolulu and half way to Hawaii Kai before better judgment got the best of me. The ride back was just as fun, this time with Grateful Dead cranked up on the HK surround system. Think I'll drive to the north shore for lunch.

KingOfJericho · 01-06-2012, 02:17 PM

Spirited driving, Honolulu, and Grateful Dead are 3 things I would think could not be more different and you, sir, combined them all into one!

2012_135i · 01-06-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Spirited driving, Honolulu, and Grateful Dead are 3 things I would think could not be more different and you, sir, combined them all into one!

I do what I can.

Mark16q · 01-06-2012, 02:37 PM

I had a similar situation last week. Weather was beautiful, so top was down and took a cruise through Mulholland on a very familiar section. Enjoying the scenery when a Lambo pulled in behind me. Not wanting to spoil his fun, got on it pretty hard and traction control blinking non-stop. We backed off on the straights but pushing pretty hard through the twisties. Obviously I can't beat a Lambo but quite sure based on what I heard behind me that he was having some fun too.

Side note...when I was shopping for my 6 speed a few months ago, the dealer told me he could grab a 6mt on the way to Honolulu if I really wanted it. Don't know if that's true, but guessing it was your car. This one had no seat heaters which is a must for my better 1/2 so passed. So if no heaters in yours, must be the same car. Think it may've been red too but can't be sure.

Whatever the case, this is one fun little car!

mg

2012_135i · 01-06-2012, 03:03 PM

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...when a Lambo pulled in behind me...

Lambo shambo. Lol, just kidding. It'd be nice to be able to afford an exotic. Still, I'll bet you gave him something to think about.

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Side note...when I was shopping for my 6 speed a few months ago, the dealer told me he could grab a 6mt on the way to Honolulu if I really wanted it. Don't know if that's true, but guessing it was your car. This one had no seat heaters which is a must for my better 1/2 so passed. So if no heaters in yours, must be the same car. Think it may've been red too but can't be sure.

Holy crap! If it was mine I'm glad you passed to say the least. 1ers are pretty rare to begin with out here and 6MTs are rarer still, so maybe it was my car. And here's something else: my dealership got the allocation from another dealership (I think in Cali) who owed him one. So that jives and no seat heaters as well. Mine is Alpine White, not red but other than that it sounds like it was my car. Damn, that was a close shave.

Mark16q · 01-06-2012, 03:12 PM

Couldn't be coincidence. When first shopping was looking at Coupes or convertibles, which is what he did the search on. White was my first pick so probably it. Sounds like we all got what we wanted

I recall him saying I'd have to act quickly or the boat would be leaving with it, and glad you got it!

And out here in Socal, it's crazy how many Lambos, Ferrari's, etc there are on any given day. Someone is still making money in this economy.

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Originally Posted by 2012_135i

Lambo shambo. Lol, just kidding. It'd be nice to be able to afford an exotic. Still, I'll bet you gave him something to think about.

Holy crap! If it was mine I'm glad you passed to say the least. 1ers are pretty rare to begin with out here and 6MTs are rarer still, so maybe it was my car. And here's something else: my dealership got the allocation from another dealership (I think in Cali) who owed him one. So that jives and no seat heaters as well. Mine is Alpine White, not red but other than that it sounds like it was my car. Damn, that was a close shave.

TMR013 · 01-06-2012, 03:21 PM

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Holy crap! If it was mine I'm glad you passed to say the least. 1ers are pretty rare to begin with out here and 6MTs are rarer still, so maybe it was my car. And here's something else: my dealership got the allocation from another dealership (I think in Cali) who owed him one. So that jives and no seat heaters as well. Mine is Alpine White, not red but other than that it sounds like it was my car. Damn, that was a close shave.

You Hawaiians might have a beef with us mainlanders. I got my 09 that was on the boat at the time I bought. It was destined originally for Hawaii.

drewh130 · 01-06-2012, 03:40 PM

never had anything but a moped when I lived in Hawaii. I can only imagine doing the drive along the east side up to North Shore!!

drewh130 · 01-06-2012, 03:41 PM

oh btw....just got the BMW zhp shift knob on my 6mt. It is a HUGE upgrade over the stock knob. Take a look!

szcyxzh · 01-06-2012, 04:22 PM

I was one day did spirited driving, and got two tickets in one day by camera. wanna to play? be ready to pay. Hooya.

ken1137 · 01-06-2012, 04:42 PM

Very nice...jealous

I would've been pissed if you would've said, "Yeah missed the exit for the office and just happen to have my board strapped to the roof"

I guess we can't complain it hit 50F in Chicago today.

2012_135i · 01-06-2012, 05:19 PM

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...I got my 09 that was on the boat at the time I bought. It was destined originally for Hawaii.

Ah, hah. I'm beginning to see why we have such long wait times out here. On the other hand, we get first dibs on pineapples.

2012_135i · 01-06-2012, 05:24 PM

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oh btw....just got the BMW zhp shift knob on my 6mt. It is a HUGE upgrade over the stock knob. Take a look!

Nice. I'm there. I was actually going to upgrade to a different knob but changed my mind when my car arrived with the M-Sport knob (I have M-Sport package). But these also have that option and look better too. Definitely going to get one. I'm going to get the drilled aluminum clutch, gas, and brake pedals too.

01-06-2012, 02:02 PM	#1
2012_135i Lieutenant 36 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 2012 135i, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Did a little spirited driving this morning I've had my 135i with 6MT for all of two weeks now and am taking it easy during break-in but couldn't resist opening it up just a little this morning on the way to work. I rolled town the windows, retracted the sunroof, turned off the air conditioning and stereo, and dabbled with the joys of 2nd and 3rd gear. Kept it between four and five grand but that was enough to plaster a sh*t eating grin all over my face. And the glorious sound of that engine... ohh, yeah, this is one special car. Engrossed in my ride, I missed the turn off to work. Could have turned around but said, work? I don't think so, and kept going until I was well out of Honolulu and half way to Hawaii Kai before better judgment got the best of me. The ride back was just as fun, this time with Grateful Dead cranked up on the HK surround system. Think I'll drive to the north shore for lunch.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Spirited driving, Honolulu, and Grateful Dead are 3 things I would think could not be more different and you, sir, combined them all into one! __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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Mark16q Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2010 135i convertible AW 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Agoura Hills iTrader: (2)	I had a similar situation last week. Weather was beautiful, so top was down and took a cruise through Mulholland on a very familiar section. Enjoying the scenery when a Lambo pulled in behind me. Not wanting to spoil his fun, got on it pretty hard and traction control blinking non-stop. We backed off on the straights but pushing pretty hard through the twisties. Obviously I can't beat a Lambo but quite sure based on what I heard behind me that he was having some fun too. Side note...when I was shopping for my 6 speed a few months ago, the dealer told me he could grab a 6mt on the way to Honolulu if I really wanted it. Don't know if that's true, but guessing it was your car. This one had no seat heaters which is a must for my better 1/2 so passed. So if no heaters in yours, must be the same car. Think it may've been red too but can't be sure. Whatever the case, this is one fun little car! mg __________________ '13 Miata Gt 6MT, '10 135i AW 'vert 6MT, PE and PPK1 sold. Sold '09 A4 Cabriolet, a couple of Miata's, 2005 Elise, 2004 S2000....
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drewh130 Private First Class 9 Rep 170 Posts Drives: AW 135i vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	never had anything but a moped when I lived in Hawaii. I can only imagine doing the drive along the east side up to North Shore!!
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drewh130 Private First Class 9 Rep 170 Posts Drives: AW 135i vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	oh btw....just got the BMW zhp shift knob on my 6mt. It is a HUGE upgrade over the stock knob. Take a look!
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szcyxzh First Lieutenant 19 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 128I Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (2)	I was one day did spirited driving, and got two tickets in one day by camera. wanna to play? be ready to pay. Hooya. __________________ 128 w/ 6MT, SSK, CDV DEL, FSB, TIM YOYO, THAT'S IT.
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Very nice...jealous I would've been pissed if you would've said, "Yeah missed the exit for the office and just happen to have my board strapped to the roof" I guess we can't complain it hit 50F in Chicago today. __________________ BMWCCA member
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