Went driving at 11pm last night - still can't stop smiling

JamieA · 12-12-2005, 11:25 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the posts. When I got back, I thought I just had to share the experience with you all.

Took her up to the redline for the first time. I gotta make sure I actually get some sleep tonight, I am dragging myself around all day today, but it was worth it

SPoNGeBoB · 12-13-2005, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JamieA

Hey guys, thanks for the posts. When I got back, I thought I just had to share the experience with you all.

Took her up to the redline for the first time. I gotta make sure I actually get some sleep tonight, I am dragging myself around all day today, but it was worth it

JamieA, just out of curiosity, kind a off topic, how are the petrol prices down under?

JamieA · 12-13-2005, 03:51 AM

Filled up last night at $AU1.20 ish per litre for BP Ultimate 98RON.

My fuel is paid for so I don't usually take much notice, but I do remember thinking it was a bit cheaper than normal. Cost my company about $AU65 to fill the tank.

Compos Mentis · 12-13-2005, 04:53 AM

This inspired me to take some time off and put in some miles towards break in. I mentioned to a few friends about a road I really like, and they pointed out a road that follows a river ("River Road", naturally). It has all the twists and turns I wanted. I didn't want to over do it on breakin, but I could still get the G forces going. It was so smooth. 3rd gear is a rocket. 4th pulls around corners too, 5th sails down the straights - coming up on the next turn gets the hairs on the back on neck, downshift- brake- turn, turn,turn, more acceleration each time...
Wow.

davinet78 · 12-13-2005, 07:02 AM

thats a good story

TECENG · 12-13-2005, 07:15 AM

Man, I need a cigarette now...

ON325i · 12-13-2005, 07:29 AM

someone give me back sunny weather!!

JamieA · 12-13-2005, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by coreslogic

someone give me back sunny weather!!

There is nothing I like better than the evening after a really hot day, where you can still smell the sweetness of the heat in the air and the final release from the burning sun is like a comforting balm on your skin. You look up and see the clear sky and feel that primeval stirring, urging you to journey.

On nights like this I either blast through the hills, or drive down to the beach with someone special and go for a walk.

LEDZEP · 12-13-2005, 08:33 AM

Jamie - don't you ever sleep? Shouldn't you be out biting necks and drinking blood right now?

JamieA · 12-13-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Jamie - don't you ever sleep? Shouldn't you be out biting necks and drinking blood right now?

LOL

12-12-2005, 11:25 PM	#23
JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, thanks for the posts. When I got back, I thought I just had to share the experience with you all. Took her up to the redline for the first time. I gotta make sure I actually get some sleep tonight, I am dragging myself around all day today, but it was worth it __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Filled up last night at $AU1.20 ish per litre for BP Ultimate 98RON. My fuel is paid for so I don't usually take much notice, but I do remember thinking it was a bit cheaper than normal. Cost my company about $AU65 to fill the tank. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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Compos Mentis Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 230 Posts Drives: Arctic 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	This inspired me to take some time off and put in some miles towards break in. I mentioned to a few friends about a road I really like, and they pointed out a road that follows a river ("River Road", naturally). It has all the twists and turns I wanted. I didn't want to over do it on breakin, but I could still get the G forces going. It was so smooth. 3rd gear is a rocket. 4th pulls around corners too, 5th sails down the straights - coming up on the next turn gets the hairs on the back on neck, downshift- brake- turn, turn,turn, more acceleration each time... Wow. __________________ *Compos Mentis* ----------------- 2006 330xi Arctic, black leather, aluminum. 18000 miles...
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Jamie - don't you ever sleep? Shouldn't you be out biting necks and drinking blood right now? __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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