What's the fastest you've driven your E90 thus far ?

jaymoney · 07-26-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

So who the F#$% is taking these pictures when your eyes should be on the road???!!!!!

I took the picture. The carame was set to take a picture in fithteen sec. 2nd I was on the Autobahn 95 towards Garmisch so no COPS to worry about thats the best thing about ED>>>

KUweatherman · 07-26-2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jaymoney

2nd I was on the Autobahn 95 towards Garmisch so no COPS to worry about thats the best thing about ED>>>

Nope, just cameras off the side of the road to take your picture.

skimo · 07-26-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Terps

Hah that's awesome. And I bet the car felt solid as a rock even at 120mph. :rocks:

Car felt solid. But the wind was very loud... like there was so much drag...I thought the aerodynamics were better. I mean, it sounded as loud as a toyota solara I took up to that speed....

Again, its still great, I just thought it would be quiter at those speeds...

Will a lower car (sprts package) give me better aero? Less drag?

romeo26 · 07-26-2005, 08:39 PM

whats the fastest a 325i with the sport package?
how long did it take you to get there?

stevebmw3 · 07-26-2005, 09:39 PM

Yesterday evening around 8.00pm. we were with my wife blowing around Calgary and Cochrane 180. It was fun. This is my record here in Can.{till today}.

Tierfreund · 07-27-2005, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by skimo

Car felt solid. But the wind was very loud... like there was so much drag...I thought the aerodynamics were better. I mean, it sounded as loud as a toyota solara I took up to that speed....

Again, its still great, I just thought it would be quiter at those speeds...

Will a lower car (sprts package) give me better aero? Less drag?

Not noticably.

silverado · 07-27-2005, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by skimo

Car felt solid. But the wind was very loud... like there was so much drag...I thought the aerodynamics were better. I mean, it sounded as loud as a toyota solara I took up to that speed....

Again, its still great, I just thought it would be quiter at those speeds...

Will a lower car (sprts package) give me better aero? Less drag?

A few magazine reviews commented on the fact that the interior cabin is so quiet that you could hear the wind off the windshield. Because it's the only thing you hear, it becomes so noticeable. If you think this is loud, try to do the same speed in another car and you will be de-spoiled and will appreciate it again

ONEABGOL4 · 07-27-2005, 09:40 AM

I've got her up to 145-150 and it felt like I was going about 80 until I passed a car and it was like they were a flash of light, thats when I got scared and slammed the brake, hahahha

agarbati · 07-27-2005, 10:20 AM

130 mph.

Could everyone pls be specific about Kph and mph. Also, how the heck do you take a picture at that speed? I am too busy looking at the road and 'feeling' the car.

Robin_NL · 07-27-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by agarbati

130 mph.

Could everyone pls be specific about Kph and mph. Also, how the heck do you take a picture at that speed? I am too busy looking at the road and 'feeling' the car.

http://www.sportbilen.se/konvertera.php

Tierfreund · 08-01-2005, 05:08 AM

Is it blurry because of the doppler effect?

Tierfreund · 08-01-2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by agarbati

130 mph.

Could everyone pls be specific about Kph and mph. Also, how the heck do you take a picture at that speed? I am too busy looking at the road and 'feeling' the car.

It´s a matter of practice. Drive it flat out every day and you´ll learn how to drink, smoke, eat, telephone, kiss your girlfriend or take a picture at VMax. VMax alone gets boring after a while...

scottz5 · 08-01-2005, 08:11 AM

5 mph jk

agarbati · 08-01-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

http://www.sportbilen.se/konvertera.php

Well it's not the conversion but having to ask everyone if they were going 15 kph or 150 mph.

voltron1011 · 08-02-2005, 01:35 AM

Since, I didn't get the SP... 135mph on the A5 to Frankfurt for almost 20 minutes solid.... This is one of the most famous autobahns here since it is completely straight and has 8 lanes of traffic for over 30 miles!!!!

E90 · 08-14-2005, 06:25 AM

My 320i made 221km/h at the autobahn in Germany.I had my Garmin GPS with me.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-14-2005, 10:20 AM

About 100 mph........I probably won't go any faster than 100 mph until I get a radar dectector......a $650 speeding ticket was too much too handle a few years back........

BellasBmw · 08-14-2005, 12:16 PM

So far the fastest i took my car was 108mph...
I agree that there was alot of wind noise inside the car, however, it made up for the way the car felt. In all my previous cars, whenever i hit 110 or so.. the steering wheel would shake. Nope, not on this one...

thrill30 · 08-14-2005, 03:53 PM

240 km/h (149 mph)... wind noise was a little excessive initially, but got better when I completely closed the Sunroof.... next time I will go all the way and see where the limiter kicks in.

You don't really get the feelling that you are driving that fast... which is great, but at the same time you do run the risk of taking bends at unrecommended speeds.... but then again, that's when the fun begins.... just don't test the laws of physics to extremes, unless of course if you know what you are doing.

stressdoc · 08-15-2005, 01:27 PM

At the risk of sounding like a hypocrite, a few thoughts looking over the comments on high speed. Be careful until you get used to it -- work your way up slowly over several days or weeks. Bad idea to go out first day your E90 is broken in and crank it up to 160mph. Know the road well; avoid the temptation to race on unfamiliar territory. I think it was thavash that suggested going over the stretch first to check for speed traps, dangers, traffic flow, etc., before giving it the go. The E90 instills confidence at speed: it is quiet, steady, and capable. That said, things happen quickly at speed, and you need to get used to it or you can kill or be killed. These cautions are perhaps especially relevant for USA drivers that do not regularly drive at speed, and if you are driving on USA roads, you are dealing with other drivers that often do not know how to respond to your speed. Even on euro delivery it is worthwhile to take it easy, especially if you have been enjoying the dark beer etc. that might otherwise loosen your inhibitions to fly.

BMWCCA and other 'Driver's ed' courses that teach driving/racing skills are a great idea too.

Kao BMW · 08-15-2005, 03:27 PM

Only up to 120mph. I always chicken out. Afraid I might get a ticket. Don't want those anymore...

Cory1000 · 08-15-2005, 03:33 PM

I make it a point to go over 100 everyday...gotta show the car whos boss!!

07-26-2005, 08:39 PM	#48
romeo26 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 354 Posts Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali iTrader: (0)	whats the fastest a 325i with the sport package? how long did it take you to get there?
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stevebmw3 soon E90 325i,auto,gray,terra,spor t pkg,NAV 31 Rep 87 Posts Drives: was E46,fut. E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada,Calgary iTrader: (0)	180 km/h Yesterday evening around 8.00pm. we were with my wife blowing around Calgary and Cochrane 180. It was fun. This is my record here in Can.{till today}.
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07-27-2005, 09:40 AM	#52
ONEABGOL4 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Black 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	speeding I've got her up to 145-150 and it felt like I was going about 80 until I passed a car and it was like they were a flash of light, thats when I got scared and slammed the brake, hahahha
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07-27-2005, 10:20 AM	#53
agarbati Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 279 Posts Drives: E90, Saph Blk 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	130 mph. Could everyone pls be specific about Kph and mph. Also, how the heck do you take a picture at that speed? I am too busy looking at the road and 'feeling' the car.
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08-01-2005, 05:08 AM	#55
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Is it blurry because of the doppler effect? Attached Images
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08-02-2005, 01:35 AM	#59
voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Since, I didn't get the SP... 135mph on the A5 to Frankfurt for almost 20 minutes solid.... This is one of the most famous autobahns here since it is completely straight and has 8 lanes of traffic for over 30 miles!!!!
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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	About 100 mph........I probably won't go any faster than 100 mph until I get a radar dectector......a $650 speeding ticket was too much too handle a few years back........ __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 315 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	So far the fastest i took my car was 108mph... I agree that there was alot of wind noise inside the car, however, it made up for the way the car felt. In all my previous cars, whenever i hit 110 or so.. the steering wheel would shake. Nope, not on this one... __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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08-14-2005, 03:53 PM	#63
thrill30 Lieutenant 16 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 (MY 2006) 330i [0.00]	240 km/h (149 mph)... wind noise was a little excessive initially, but got better when I completely closed the Sunroof.... next time I will go all the way and see where the limiter kicks in. You don't really get the feelling that you are driving that fast... which is great, but at the same time you do run the risk of taking bends at unrecommended speeds.... but then again, that's when the fun begins.... just don't test the laws of physics to extremes, unless of course if you know what you are doing. __________________ E90 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Sunroof\|Voice Control\|Logic 7\|Xenon\|Prof-Navigation\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack\|Alumin Pedals\|CF Splitters\|Delivered:19 March 2010
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08-15-2005, 01:27 PM	#64
stressdoc Moderator 617 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	At the risk of sounding like a hypocrite, a few thoughts looking over the comments on high speed. Be careful until you get used to it -- work your way up slowly over several days or weeks. Bad idea to go out first day your E90 is broken in and crank it up to 160mph. Know the road well; avoid the temptation to race on unfamiliar territory. I think it was thavash that suggested going over the stretch first to check for speed traps, dangers, traffic flow, etc., before giving it the go. The E90 instills confidence at speed: it is quiet, steady, and capable. That said, things happen quickly at speed, and you need to get used to it or you can kill or be killed. These cautions are perhaps especially relevant for USA drivers that do not regularly drive at speed, and if you are driving on USA roads, you are dealing with other drivers that often do not know how to respond to your speed. Even on euro delivery it is worthwhile to take it easy, especially if you have been enjoying the dark beer etc. that might otherwise loosen your inhibitions to fly. BMWCCA and other 'Driver's ed' courses that teach driving/racing skills are a great idea too.
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08-15-2005, 03:27 PM	#65
Kao BMW iLOVE90 64 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA iTrader: (0)	Only up to 120mph. I always chicken out. Afraid I might get a ticket. Don't want those anymore...
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08-15-2005, 03:33 PM	#66
Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I make it a point to go over 100 everyday...gotta show the car whos boss!!
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