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| 08-04-2009, 06:13 PM | #1 |
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How to Resist Temptation
http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...emptation.html
I don't know about you guys, but I really have this same exact probelm. In 6th gear on the highway, there is just too much power at 2700rpms, and it gets me in trouble almost everytime... Really a major issue with the 135i ,future buyers beware  .
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| 08-04-2009, 06:43 PM | #2 |
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Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA
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As many of the responders mentioned, I use cruise control alot in my One, especially if I've had a drink. These cars are difficult to tell how fast they are going, even with modded exhausts.
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| 08-04-2009, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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There is a speed alert feature. It will duly notify you with a distinct gong once the limit has been exceeded. And one shall always beware of his surrounding when operating a motor vehicle, just poor driving habits if not.
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| 08-05-2009, 12:09 AM | #7 |
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Drives: 2009 Montego Blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: San Francisco, CA
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I came to the exact same realization today. If I don't want to get into trouble, I need to stay in 4th gear. In 5th or 6th the car just asks to go 80+.
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| 08-05-2009, 07:14 AM | #9 |
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Major
Drives: BSM 128i M-sport and '98 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Somewhere here
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it is stupid to skip 6th gear 'to slow yourself' where you can hit the speed limit in even 2nd gear if you want to.
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| 08-05-2009, 07:54 AM | #10 |
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Major
Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: New England, USA
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Temptation is the main reason that I bought a 128i instead of a 135i. I got the M-sport package, and found that there is really no difference in the top speed. Being limited to half of the speed that I went on the Autobahn during Euro Delivery is going to be a real problem.
One of the Mercedes rentals that I had last year had a dual mode cruise control. One mode maintained the speed of the car, the other mode limited the speed of the car. Not a bad idea.
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| 08-05-2009, 08:15 AM | #11 |
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Buy some mint dental floss and get into your car. Push the gas peddle half way down while measuring a length of dental floss from the ball of your foot to the top of your inseam plus a few inches to tie a knot. Glue the bottom end to the ball of your foot and tie the top around your balls.
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| 08-05-2009, 09:57 AM | #12 | |
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Quote:
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VO 1M - everything except sunroof
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| 08-05-2009, 10:37 AM | #13 |
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Major
Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago
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No matter how many times I've been on the highway in 6th I'm still amazed that the car still pulls so hard. I make sure to point it out to my brother EVERY time and say in a surprised tone "does your car do that???" He says, "shut up" haha (he has an 06 Civic Si)
Last edited by SpacE82; 08-05-2009 at 10:55 AM. |
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