135i on Autobahn

[UK135i]

why on earth does he think air con would make a difference????!

[AchtungF80]

Originally Posted by UK135i

why on earth does he think air con would make a difference????!

because in lower powered cars, A/C makes a huge drain on power and throttle response.

I think i'm gonna be as giddy as this guy when I do ED in 4 mo. Although the cruisin at 80mph and can't even feel it comment, my damned 17yr old E30 is the same way and its 1/3 the hp! newb

[Yearofthe1]

Did he seem to be hanging out in the left a lane a bit too long at some points? Maybe it was just me :iono:

[Jumpman]

Nice shots of the Terra interior in that one.

[spicv0712]

I think under WOT the AC compressor turns off.

The girl's first comment about the car not being stick is probably my favorite. She seemed disappointed in him.


jbenington86...

I know the autobahn has speed limits, but how fast is the posted limit. Also are there stretches on the autobahn that do not have a speed limit.

[Drillslinger]

Depending on what state you're in, the Autobahn speed limit is usually 120 or 130 kph (not counting noise reduction areas, construction zones, through cities, etc where the limit drops) however there are indeed derestricted stretches;
where there is no speed limit, however German law states that you must keep weather/road/traffic conditions in mind at all times and modify your speed accordingly. Also, if you're involved in an accident at any speed over 130kph (the national "recommended" speed limit), you'll more than likely be assesed a fine regardless of whose fault it is :iono:

[Numb3rs]

Originally Posted by sndprssr

I'm guessing her Focus has a problem driving with the Focus air conditioning on Focus. And that X5 blew by them like they were standing still...

OMG... that poor guy had no clue. I would've chased down the X5 like no tomarrow...!

[Dan203]

Originally Posted by jbenington86

autobahns do have speed limits kinda funny watching people get pulled over thinking there in no speed limit and have to pay like 200+ euro speeding ticket

What happens if an American gets a ticket in Germany and simply does not pay it? Can they actually do anything to come after you?

Dan

[Andres G]

Originally Posted by essexcounty

They do sound less than all there...it's ok, I'm Hispanic. haha

Funny, i'm debating what should I be. My dad's austrian and mom's italian... that would make me an australian?

[Robert]

^^ hahah I had a laugh...

[Andres G]

Originally Posted by Dan203

What happens if an American gets a ticket in Germany and simply does not pay it? Can they actually do anything to come after you?

Dan

Dan, I can tell you what happens when an Argentinian gets one on the autobahn. Conversation goes like this:

Polizei - "Das ist deee licenzee from tze Argentinien... hmmm..."
Polizei - "Hanz, komment here und chek ze dokument!"
Me - "Everything ok??? Right herr komandant?"
Polizei - "Was ist die speed limit in Argentinien?"
Me - "Errr... speed limit? Kleine speed limit"
Polizei - "Huh" (while he turns around to talk to Hanz) "No speed limit???"
Me - "Argentina... Fangio, Maradona, sound familiar?"
Polizei gives me a blank stare.
At this point it's probably been a good 15 minutes of conversation (more like blind leading blind as their english was awful and I wasn't feeling all that willing to talk almost anything but spanish)
Polizei - "Thank you Mr. G****, you can go... It drive zee slow now, ok?"
ME - "Danke!"

Never had another encounter with "ze germans" after this one, but I think they take their job quite seriously.

[SpeedFrq]

lol it kills me that he just sits in the left hand lane... this aint pennsylvania pal.

[BeamerDreamer]

While they sound a little "immature", I am sure that when I end up placing my ED order and get out on the Autobahn, I will be stupidly excited too.

[MrRoboto]

Not all of the Autonahn is unrestricted.

[ihatepostmodernism]

when the id takes over, its time to turn the volume off lol

[ScottyGams]

Originally Posted by SpeedFrq

lol it kills me that he just sits in the left hand lane... this aint pennsylvania pal.

the autobahn is a little more structured than here in jerz. here every lane is a passing lane... even breakdown lanes!:eyebulge:

[Citizen Z]

Originally Posted by Dan203

What happens if an American gets a ticket in Germany and simply does not pay it? Can they actually do anything to come after you?

Dan

After a period of time (not sure how long) you'll become "persona non grata" and they submit the bill to a national collections agency who are perfectly happy to sell the debt collection to a US based debt collection firm. Often, if you're a non-resident the Polezi will escort you to an ATM and you will be required to pay the bill in full, in cash (and receive a receipt, of course).

[SlickShift]

The guy sounds like a n00b. OMG I'M GOING SO FAST! And I think he should've spent a little less time in the left lane too! I'm surprised he didn't get ran over!

[Dan203]

He was probably from the West coast. Over here we're pretty much taught that the right lane is the "slow lane" and only for old ladies and semi-trucks. The left lane is for normal traffic going the usual 10 or so miles over the speed limit. So driving in the left lane, even when no one is in the right lane, is very, very common. (if it's a multi-lane freeway then the lanes get "faster" the further left you move)

When I was in Texas a couple years back I saw that they have signs posted stating specifically that the left lane was for passing only and that you could be fined for simply driving in it. I thought that was really odd as I'm from the west coast.

Dan

[Citizen Z]

Originally Posted by Dan203

When I was in Texas a couple years back I saw that they have signs posted stating specifically that the left lane was for passing only and that you could be fined for simply driving in it. I thought that was really odd as I'm from the west coast.

Dan

I wish it was this way everywhere. Thats a big part of the problem with driving and drivers in the states. Radically different styles from region to region as well as differing rules. Here in Germany I've noticed pretty much everybody tends to drive the same way, but then again, Germany is only about the size of Montana.

[Dan203]

The united states has roughly the same land mass as all of Europe. (including Russia) Just think about how many different rules and driving styles make up all of Europe. At least we don't have a couple of states who drive on the opposite side of the road.

Dan

[plien69]

Originally Posted by Dan203

He was probably from the West coast. Over here we're pretty much taught that the right lane is the "slow lane" and only for old ladies and semi-trucks. The left lane is for normal traffic going the usual 10 or so miles over the speed limit. So driving in the left lane, even when no one is in the right lane, is very, very common. (if it's a multi-lane freeway then the lanes get "faster" the further left you move)

When I was in Texas a couple years back I saw that they have signs posted stating specifically that the left lane was for passing only and that you could be fined for simply driving in it. I thought that was really odd as I'm from the west coast.

Dan

Sadly, this is not a West Coast-only phenomenon.

We have those "Left lane only for passing" signs here also, yet people still feel content to stay in the left lane and expect you to pass them on the right.