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new2the3 · 05-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Drove my 135i for the last time till the end of July. I decided to do a nice highway route and redlined 3rd gear for the first time (1400 miles on the car). Is it normal for the traction light to come on during the 3-4 shift at about 105mph? If I recall, I read about tuned cars chirping 4th gear no problem but I don't recall reading stock cars having traction controll kick in on the 3-4 shift. What have your experiences been?

amdmaxx · 05-10-2009, 05:40 PM

how good are your tires?

jeremyc74 · 05-10-2009, 06:10 PM

Were you on rough pavement at the time?

I've never had the 135i break traction on the 3-4 shift, but my GTO would do it at the drag strip (probably other places but you couldn't hear it) from time to time, so it's not impossible.

new2the3 · 05-10-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amdmaxx

how good are your tires?

They are good, 1400 miles on them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

Were you on rough pavement at the time?

I've never had the 135i break traction on the 3-4 shift, but my GTO would do it at the drag strip (probably other places but you couldn't hear it) from time to time, so it's not impossible.

Pavement was normal highway surface, smooth no cracks/expansion.

MOCKBA · 05-10-2009, 09:23 PM

Asphalt or concrete? What was temperature outside? At hot weather asphalt can start leaking.

rodi · 05-10-2009, 09:33 PM

and what was the exact barometric pressure of the atmosphere?

BrokenVert · 05-10-2009, 09:34 PM

And what is the average air speed of a swallow?

really? Does barametric pressure really make that big of a difference?

x97Melbourne · 05-10-2009, 09:37 PM

thats impressive that the car has that much power at that speed. i've never personally had full throttle at that speed...but honestly that suprises me, even for the 135i.
ive read the M5 spins it tires on the 3-4 shift....but that has 500HP and 500 ft-lbs.

i'd LOVE to see a utube video

kosmoHR · 05-10-2009, 09:38 PM

Laden, or unladen?

African or European?

Seriously, extended redline at 1,400 miles?!?!

rodi · 05-10-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

And what is the average air speed of a swallow?

really? Does barametric pressure really make that big of a difference?

haha.

esses · 05-10-2009, 10:12 PM

Drop the clutch enough and sure, you can make 'em spin. Waste of forward momentum if you ask me.

MOCKBA · 05-10-2009, 10:40 PM

Barometric pressure is interesting topic. From one side it pushes your car to road helping to improve contact. From other side you get more resistance from air preventing your car acceleration and issue your wheels spinning. Anyway, gravity is sufficient, so if the Earth had no atmosphere, your car wouldn’t spin. But... yes, your engine needs oxygen. So it looks like you have no choice, your wheels spin, or you do not drive.

tbird · 05-11-2009, 05:49 AM

New2the3, why are you putting your car away till July? Big trip?

05-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
new2the3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,633 iTrader: (0)	Stock 135i Highway Power Drove my 135i for the last time till the end of July. I decided to do a nice highway route and redlined 3rd gear for the first time (1400 miles on the car). Is it normal for the traction light to come on during the 3-4 shift at about 105mph? If I recall, I read about tuned cars chirping 4th gear no problem but I don't recall reading stock cars having traction controll kick in on the 3-4 shift. What have your experiences been? __________________ 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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05-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#5
MOCKBA Captain Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA Posts: 865 iTrader: (0)	Asphalt or concrete? What was temperature outside? At hot weather asphalt can start leaking. __________________ 135i/cabrio/p/s/c MediaChest is iTunesLess way of iPod managing

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05-10-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,516 iTrader: (0)	And what is the average air speed of a swallow? really? Does barametric pressure really make that big of a difference? __________________

05-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
x97Melbourne Molar World Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 778 iTrader: (0)	thats impressive that the car has that much power at that speed. i've never personally had full throttle at that speed...but honestly that suprises me, even for the 135i. ive read the M5 spins it tires on the 3-4 shift....but that has 500HP and 500 ft-lbs. i'd LOVE to see a utube video __________________ Current Car: 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible

05-10-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
amdmaxx My gift Registry: M1 Drives: Future Mowner of Monster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,277 iTrader: (0)	how good are your tires?

05-10-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
jeremyc74 Banned Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 5,982 iTrader: (0)	Were you on rough pavement at the time? I've never had the 135i break traction on the 3-4 shift, but my GTO would do it at the drag strip (probably other places but you couldn't hear it) from time to time, so it's not impossible.

05-10-2009, 09:38 PM	#9
kosmoHR New Member Drives: 128 "nothingburger" coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hood River, Oregon Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	Laden, or unladen? African or European? Seriously, extended redline at 1,400 miles?!?!

05-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
esses • Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 692 iTrader: (1)	Drop the clutch enough and sure, you can make 'em spin. Waste of forward momentum if you ask me. __________________

05-10-2009, 10:40 PM	#12
MOCKBA Captain Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA Posts: 865 iTrader: (0)	Barometric pressure is interesting topic. From one side it pushes your car to road helping to improve contact. From other side you get more resistance from air preventing your car acceleration and issue your wheels spinning. Anyway, gravity is sufficient, so if the Earth had no atmosphere, your car wouldn’t spin. But... yes, your engine needs oxygen. So it looks like you have no choice, your wheels spin, or you do not drive. __________________ 135i/cabrio/p/s/c MediaChest is iTunesLess way of iPod managing

05-11-2009, 05:49 AM	#13
tbird Captain Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL Posts: 679 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	New2the3, why are you putting your car away till July? Big trip? __________________ 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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