The danger of driving a hot car

LEDZEP · 10-12-2005, 08:27 AM

I've noticed since I got my E90 that other drivers take a long time to pass me, staying on my flank (AKA blind spot) way too long. Granted, some people do this anyway and are just stupid, but I have a theory. I think they're getting a close up view from the rear 3/4 perspective and are busy checking out the car.

Has anyone else noticed this behaviour? Makes me paranoid and I have to double check the mirrors and do a side check often.

davinet78 · 10-12-2005, 08:28 AM

it could be the case

LEDZEP · 10-12-2005, 08:31 AM

Gibraltar eh? You guys have that really cool rock! Does Prudential pay you royalties?

Jeez, I can't believe I just went

on my own thread!

scottz5 · 10-12-2005, 08:41 AM

Thats normal traffic in NJ lol. People dont even look here!

LEDZEP · 10-12-2005, 08:43 AM

Jersey is a whole other story!

Nikki · 10-12-2005, 08:52 AM

Lol, that's happens to me all the time in my TSX,
I guess because it has the OEM kit and optional wheels,
they keep hanging on my side looking at the car,
wanting to race or something,
I dunno, maybe they're looking at me lol,
that's why I have 28% tint,
So I can just shut the windows when people bother me.

thd13 · 10-12-2005, 08:57 AM

Maybe you have something hanging out one of your doors, like those ladies that always have part of theit skirt hanging out. I always think that's so funny. I can't imagine how pissed they get when they arrive at their destination and their little corner of skirt is all dirty and wet.

Or maybe the 3 series is just too damn nice for them to pass without taking a long glance.

...Take your pick.

scottz5 · 10-12-2005, 09:00 AM

There are a lot of BMW's around here! I dont think most people even care or notice. I guess a lot less in your neck of the woods.

scottz5 · 10-12-2005, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

Lol, that's happens to me all the time in my TSX,
I guess because it has the OEM kit and optional wheels,
they keep hanging on my side looking at the car,
wanting to race or something,
I dunno, maybe they're looking at me lol,
that's why I have 28% tint,
So I can just shut the windows when people bother me.

I bet its you!

saalim · 10-12-2005, 09:04 AM

I only flank cars for one of 2 reasons: hot chick driver or hot car.
If its both, thats a bonus!!!

BMW786 · 10-18-2005, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I've noticed since I got my E90 that other drivers take a long time to pass me, staying on my flank (AKA blind spot) way too long. Granted, some people do this anyway and are just stupid, but I have a theory. I think they're getting a close up view from the rear 3/4 perspective and are busy checking out the car.

Has anyone else noticed this behaviour? Makes me paranoid and I have to double check the mirrors and do a side check often.

Yes, I've noticed this too. Another thing they will do is they will let you pass so they can get a view from the rear. You know it's obvious when they have all this room in front of them and suddenly they decelerate. Another thing I've noticed is when I look in the rear-view mirror, they suddenly look away making sure that they don't catch you noticing. Please, don't act like you weren't looking.

Nikki · 10-18-2005, 11:22 AM

I've had my car for only a couple days,
and so far all I've had bother me was a new mustang,
I couldn't see what model it was,
but it's funny they were trying to race me,
more so than trying to drive next to me.
I guess the 330i attracts a different sort of attention than the TSX,
because it isn't so damn slow.

getopts · 10-18-2005, 11:25 AM

They just give you a disgusting look for driving a bimmer here in the Bay area

afocoryw20 · 10-18-2005, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottz5

Thats normal traffic in NJ lol. People dont even look here!

So true........

chris · 10-18-2005, 11:33 AM

there are a bunch of bimmers here in the bay area. nobody cares.

BigDog · 10-18-2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottz5

Thats normal traffic in NJ lol. People dont even look here!

i soooooooooooo miss NJ traffic

being here in Orlando, you really miss the finer things from NJ drivers...

speeding, cutting off, flipping off, yelling, honking, etc etc..

I bring my NJ driving practices here to FL, and ppl are giving me a wtf look or just sit in the lane :P

jennyt71 · 10-18-2005, 12:03 PM

Yes, people do it here - this morning on the way to work in fact. I was trying to get over (parked semi in my lane) and the idiot in the Buick just rode on my right in the blind spot. Maybe trying to read the "E90Post" sticker?? LOL...
On the freeway, ALL the time!

Robert · 10-18-2005, 12:28 PM

Danger of driving a hot car is you have to be just as hot. Otherwise people will look at it and say wtf is that doofus driving such a nice car ;-)

StewtheBassman · 10-18-2005, 01:15 PM

Guilty here...
There are so few E90s so far that I'll slow down and gawk.
GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY
And I don't even pretend not to look!
GUILTY!

LEDZEP · 10-18-2005, 01:21 PM

I respect that. I'd even wave.

StewtheBassman · 10-18-2005, 01:32 PM

I have found that when I wave people look at me like I'm a homo, so I just stare like an idiot!

LEDZEP · 10-18-2005, 01:40 PM

Yeah, especially BMW drivers. Just have to be soooooooooooo cool. Sometimes I just wave with one finger.

10-12-2005, 08:27 AM	#1
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 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]	The danger of driving a hot car I've noticed since I got my E90 that other drivers take a long time to pass me, staying on my flank (AKA blind spot) way too long. Granted, some people do this anyway and are just stupid, but I have a theory. I think they're getting a close up view from the rear 3/4 perspective and are busy checking out the car. Has anyone else noticed this behaviour? Makes me paranoid and I have to double check the mirrors and do a side check often. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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10-12-2005, 08:28 AM	#2
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	it could be the case __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 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]	Gibraltar eh? You guys have that really cool rock! Does Prudential pay you royalties? Jeez, I can't believe I just went on my own thread! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Thats normal traffic in NJ lol. People dont even look here! __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 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]	Jersey is a whole other story! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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10-12-2005, 08:52 AM	#6
Nikki Major General 985 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Lol, that's happens to me all the time in my TSX, I guess because it has the OEM kit and optional wheels, they keep hanging on my side looking at the car, wanting to race or something, I dunno, maybe they're looking at me lol, that's why I have 28% tint, So I can just shut the windows when people bother me. __________________ Nikki
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10-12-2005, 08:57 AM	#7
thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Maybe you have something hanging out one of your doors, like those ladies that always have part of theit skirt hanging out. I always think that's so funny. I can't imagine how pissed they get when they arrive at their destination and their little corner of skirt is all dirty and wet. Or maybe the 3 series is just too damn nice for them to pass without taking a long glance. ...Take your pick. __________________ My other ride is your mom.
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10-12-2005, 09:00 AM	#8
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	There are a lot of BMW's around here! I dont think most people even care or notice. I guess a lot less in your neck of the woods. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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10-12-2005, 09:04 AM	#10
saalim Non Resident 32 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I only flank cars for one of 2 reasons: hot chick driver or hot car. If its both, thats a bonus!!! __________________ Regards SM 2006 325i \| 6MT \| Black Sapphire Metallic/Terra Leather/Burl Walnut \| ZPP/ZCW \| Premium Sound/Navigation/Xenon/PDC/Satellite Radio
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10-18-2005, 11:22 AM	#12
Nikki Major General 985 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I've had my car for only a couple days, and so far all I've had bother me was a new mustang, I couldn't see what model it was, but it's funny they were trying to race me, more so than trying to drive next to me. I guess the 330i attracts a different sort of attention than the TSX, because it isn't so damn slow. __________________ Nikki
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10-18-2005, 11:25 AM	#13
getopts Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 06 325i Black Sapp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	They just give you a disgusting look for driving a bimmer here in the Bay area
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10-18-2005, 11:33 AM	#15
chris Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 281 Posts Drives: Jet Black e90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	there are a bunch of bimmers here in the bay area. nobody cares.
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10-18-2005, 12:03 PM	#17
jennyt71 Red Raider '99 & '02 7 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 06 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Yes, people do it here - this morning on the way to work in fact. I was trying to get over (parked semi in my lane) and the idiot in the Buick just rode on my right in the blind spot. Maybe trying to read the "E90Post" sticker?? LOL... On the freeway, ALL the time!
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10-18-2005, 12:28 PM	#18
Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Danger of driving a hot car is you have to be just as hot. Otherwise people will look at it and say wtf is that doofus driving such a nice car ;-)
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10-18-2005, 01:15 PM	#19
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Guilty here... There are so few E90s so far that I'll slow down and gawk. GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY And I don't even pretend not to look! GUILTY! __________________
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10-18-2005, 01:21 PM	#20
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 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]	I respect that. I'd even wave. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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10-18-2005, 01:32 PM	#21
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I have found that when I wave people look at me like I'm a homo, so I just stare like an idiot! __________________
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10-18-2005, 01:40 PM	#22
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 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]	Yeah, especially BMW drivers. Just have to be soooooooooooo cool. Sometimes I just wave with one finger. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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