Brisbane Drive

[MFKN3]

You going chappy? I will if you do

[chappy]

Originally Posted by xsboost

You going chappy? I will if you do

Yes i'll trod along met some new guys i think warren going too see you there xboost at the car park.

Yes all lit up at night still find cars parking there for the movies and cafes.

[MFKN3]

I'm not going to be able to make it unfortunately. Too hard with work schedule this afternoon, getting home then to the other side of bris by 7pm. Sorry

[BMW86]

See you all in 20 mins!!

[micha3l]

Good to meet you guys, sorry I had to bail early, had to pick the missus up

Will see you all on the cruise

[TimMc]

Sorry I missed it. Even passed by when I dropped The Speaker of the House off at a work dinner at Brett's Wharf. My excuse is I started fitting my spare rims ready for the track day tomorrow and then the rain came down. Could be an interesting track day if the rain doesn't stop...

[wmj73]

From the discussion we had earlier tonight, I guess I will be planning the route . The following is a 'proposed route'. A few 1addicts did this route last year and turned out pretty good.

Plan is to meet at Fitzys Car Park near the LOGAN HYPERDOME, from there we would head to TAMBORINE along the Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd. We can either go through Mt TAMBORINE or skip it completely (I've added 2 maps detailing routes, one going through Mt Tamborine and the other not, input would be good from others regarding this decision ) We would then head through the Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd passing through Natural Bridge, following along to Numinbah and finally arriving at Murwillumbah. Pitstop here, have something to eat/drink chat. Can head back through Tomewin and the Currumbin Valley and finally hit the freeway back home.

From memory I can recall that the google said it would take about 2.5 hours to get to Murwillumbah but we've done it much quicker

Here are the links to the maps
Not passing through MT TAMBORINE
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,1.050568&z=11

Passing through Mt TAMBORINE
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...8&ie=UTF8&z=10

Im not sure when everyone would like to start, but the last time we did this drive, we left the Carpark at 830 and were back in Brisbane by 1:30-2ish if memory serves me.

Advice, Thoughts, Concerns, will all be welcomed. Let me know what you guys think

[anthonygilbo]

Originally Posted by wmj73

From the discussion we had earlier tonight, I guess I will be planning the route . The following is a 'proposed route'. A few 1addicts did this route last year and turned out pretty good.

Plan is to meet at Fitzys Car Park near the LOGAN HYPERDOME, from there we would head to TAMBORINE along the Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd. We can either go through Mt TAMBORINE or skip it completely (I've added 2 maps detailing routes, one going through Mt Tamborine and the other not, input would be good from others regarding this decision ) We would then head through the Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd passing through Natural Bridge, following along to Numinbah and finally arriving at Murwillumbah. Pitstop here, have something to eat/drink chat. Can head back through Tomewin and the Currumbin Valley and finally hit the freeway back home.

From memory I can recall that the google said it would take about 2.5 hours to get to Murwillumbah but we've done it much quicker

Here are the links to the maps
Not passing through MT TAMBORINE
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,1.050568&z=11

Passing through Mt TAMBORINE
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...8&ie=UTF8&z=10

Im not sure when everyone would like to start, but the last time we did this drive, we left the Carpark at 830 and were back in Brisbane by 1:30-2ish if memory serves me.

Advice, Thoughts, Concerns, will all be welcomed. Let me know what you guys think

Is this on the 21st? Good route, very similar to the one I did with Tim back in January. Will proably have a good run through natural bridge but be prepared for slow moving traffic on the way to Currumbin Valley. If its on the 21st I'll be there.

[BBK]

Was great to meet the new guys Vin and Michael! Vin, car is looking awesome and sounding sweet.

On a side note, on my way home I spotted a white coupe on the back of a truck... maybe his fuel pump died :-p

[BMWRX]

Good to meet up with the guys last night. Had a listen to my whining turbo and it seems we all have the same sound so I'm a little more comfortable with it being there. Not sure if I'll make the cruise, but if the last one is any indication then I'll try my best to get to it.

[BMW86]

It was great to finally meet some fellow 1addicts last night, a bunch of top blokes who love their 1ers just as much as me!! You can count me in for the next cruise.

Originally Posted by BBK

On a side note, on my way home I spotted a white coupe on the back of a truck... maybe his fuel pump died :-p

Either that or he got his car impounded for street racing lol

[wmj73]

Originally Posted by micha3l

Good to meet you guys, sorry I had to bail early, had to pick the missus up

Will see you all on the cruise

Nice meeting you Michael, shame you couldnt stay longer but hope to see you on the 21st.

Originally Posted by anthonygilbo

Is this on the 21st? Good route, very similar to the one I did with Tim back in January. Will proably have a good run through natural bridge but be prepared for slow moving traffic on the way to Currumbin Valley. If its on the 21st I'll be there.

Recommendations anthony?

Originally Posted by BMWRX

Good to meet up with the guys last night. Had a listen to my whining turbo and it seems we all have the same sound so I'm a little more comfortable with it being there. Not sure if I'll make the cruise, but if the last one is any indication then I'll try my best to get to it.

Make sure you do Craig, youve got to "REPRESENT" OXLEY

Originally Posted by BMW86

It was great to finally meet some fellow 1addicts last night, a bunch of top blokes who love their 1ers just as much as me!! You can count me in for the next cruise.



Either that or he got his car impounded for street racing lol

Great meeting you Vinnie and your car looks Sik. Good to hear you shall be at the cruise.

[BMWRX]

Originally Posted by wmj73

Make sure you do Craig, youve got to "REPRESENT" OXLEY

Wessyeeed!!!

I'll represent Oxley as long as you guys know where the hell it is. I'm not sure where you were heading last night but it wasn't in the direction of where most of us lived.

And your cars rocks. Perhaps I should have driven a MT 125i before committing to the 135i.

[BBK]

Originally Posted by BMWRX

Wessyeeed!!!

I'll represent Oxley as long as you guys know where the hell it is. I'm not sure where you were heading last night but it wasn't in the direction of where most of us lived.

And your cars rocks. Perhaps I should have driven a MT 125i before committing to the 135i.

I was wondering where on Earth you went?!

I went down the highway and got off onto Ipswich Rd and headed out that way. Pretty sure it's a lot quicker than going through Indooroopilly (which I assume that's where you went?)

Rowdy Warren must have gone back through Sunnybank and out the back way to his place.

[BMWRX]

Originally Posted by BBK

I went down the highway and got off onto Ipswich Rd and headed out that way. Pretty sure it's a lot quicker than going through Indooroopilly (which I assume that's where you went?)

Yeah, I looped back around down Milton Rd, then onto the Western Freeway. My place is the Seventeen Mile Rocks side of Oxley, so it's a little bit quicker going that way.

[QSH17Z]

Originally Posted by BMWRX

And your cars rocks. Perhaps I should have driven a MT 125i before committing to the 135i.

Can you elaborate more on that point at all? I've never driven either car but ordered a manual 125i regardless. Personally wouldn't consider a 135i even though it's extremely tempting. Seems like in your opinion that a (manual) 125i isn't as far behind the 135i as you expected?

[QSH17Z]

Oops, forgot to ask, any photos coming?

[BMWRX]

Originally Posted by QSH17Z

Can you elaborate more on that point at all? I've never driven either car but ordered a manual 125i regardless. Personally wouldn't consider a 135i even though it's extremely tempting. Seems like in your opinion that a (manual) 125i isn't as far behind the 135i as you expected?

Well, a 125i, either MT or AT, is not a 135i. The 125i is a great car, but a 135i is a beast.

My comment stems from a cruise that Warren and I were on last year. We were going through the backroads on the way to Maleny and Montville and I was under the impression that Warren's car was a 135i (he has sneakily debadged it - although a simple look at the front bumper would have easily identified the model) as he didn't drop off the pace or create any gaps to the car in front of him.

We were talking last night about this misconception I had of his car and he asked had I only driven an AT 125i, to which I replied yes, and I was quickly informed that an AT is not as sharp a tool as the MT 125i. His performance on that cruise confirmed it.

[wmj73]

my performance ay???? Just kidding Craig.

Yes the 125i manual is a thousands times better than the automatic imo. I say this based on the drive i had with a demo 125i. It wasnt as responsive but that could be due to it only having 300kms on the clock (my SA told me to flog it and so I did poor person who owns that car)

Feedback on the proposed route guys???

[Rowdy135]

It was good to meet up with you again Richard, Warren & Gary as well as meet up for the first time with Vinnie, Michael and Craig. It's good to be able to put a face to the forum names. Looking forward to more meetings in the future like last night.

Yeah I went home out past Sunnybank and Acacia Ridge. I hope to be able to join all of the fellas on the 21st of this month.

[anthonygilbo]

Originally Posted by wmj73

my performance ay???? Just kidding Craig.

Yes the 125i manual is a thousands times better than the automatic imo. I say this based on the drive i had with a demo 125i. It wasnt as responsive but that could be due to it only having 300kms on the clock (my SA told me to flog it and so I did poor person who owns that car)

Feedback on the proposed route guys???

I reckon the route is good. I think going around Mt Tamborine is better than going over it. 60km/h zones up and down and I've noticed alot of speed cameras there lately. Think I might even have a picture coming in the mail in the next week or so. The road going round is in good nick and has plently of sweeping bends and staight sections for overtaking if needed. South of Tamborine speaks for its self, from the hinze dam south to Murwullimbah is just one of the great drives in a BMW. Plus I get the luxury of driving with the windows down a bit to hear the sweet v8 sound bouncing off the cliffs and trees. Man better stop talking about it, I'm getting excited. I'm in for the 21st.

[BBK]

Originally Posted by wmj73

my performance ay???? Just kidding Craig.

Yes the 125i manual is a thousands times better than the automatic imo. I say this based on the drive i had with a demo 125i. It wasnt as responsive but that could be due to it only having 300kms on the clock (my SA told me to flog it and so I did poor person who owns that car)

Feedback on the proposed route guys???

Warren your performance is always top notch

But being serious, his car is very capable, short shift, PBX, exhaust, intake... might aswell be a 135i hey warren? Very surprising you held up as well as you did on the way, but by the sounds of it I may have been in a gear lower than you in some of the bursts we did My car sounds boring compared to yours and Vins...