This what it looks like on the Autobahn

carl135i · 08-08-2008, 07:15 PM

I just got back on Monday from my ED trip to Munich. It took a while to get the car past the break in period but I finally got to open it up a little bit.

Here is thre result. I think I could have gone a little bit faster, I never hit the rev limiter, but never had the chance with the traffic. :thumbup:

x97Melbourne · 08-08-2008, 07:16 PM

that is an awesome picture -- got more??
what gear is that in -- 5th? 6th?

carl135i · 08-08-2008, 07:24 PM

6th gear. I am putting together a bunch of pics to share about my Eurodelivery. Once I get everything together I will post a full story. I only got one of the speedo. I asked my wife to take the PIC, but she was scared so I had to drive and get this shot. Here is a shot of the car in Italy near the Stelvio Pass.

JD135i · 08-08-2008, 07:50 PM

My first thought was that you were probably going about 135 MPH given how, um, optimistic our speedometers are. :smile:

What a great way to get introduced to the car. Wish I had a chance to let it run on the Autobahn.

x97Melbourne · 08-08-2008, 07:51 PM

thanks for the reply -- thats sweet. the fastest ive gone is around 105? give or take -- near the redline is 3rd gear. even thats a risk in the US.

M3Armand · 08-08-2008, 08:18 PM

Excellent! You can crop it and turn it into an avatar like mine!

m3bs · 08-08-2008, 08:24 PM

It should have been good for at least a little more given enough room.....

Bizall · 08-08-2008, 08:57 PM

On my GPS, 155 on speedo was actually 148. On a closed road course of course.

carl135i · 08-08-2008, 10:14 PM

I have been 1 upped by M3bs I shall find a place in the US to take a better picture. Any thoughts? I do not think I will be able ot get enough speed on the straights of most road courses. Any sugestions?

E82tt6 · 08-08-2008, 11:03 PM

I got up to just about 6k in 6th, but indicated was 155, heh. Our speedos=terrible at high speeds.

m3bs · 08-09-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by carl135i

I have been 1 upped by M3bs I shall find a place in the US to take a better picture. Any thoughts? I do not think I will be able ot get enough speed on the straights of most road courses. Any sugestions?

Not really.

Not me, not my car. Mine hasn't seen over about 105 yet.

jnynetwk · 08-09-2008, 06:04 AM

that's an awesome pic!

carl135i · 08-09-2008, 08:27 AM

I have heard that the speedos are innaccurate, but it still felt pretty fast.

135iPSU · 08-09-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by carl135i

I have heard that the speedos are innaccurate, but it still felt pretty fast.

I cant believe out speedos are so inaccurate, thats just wrong. But then again, if you get pulled over and the officer asks you how fast you were going you can always say, im not sure, my speedo is off by about 10 mph :iono:

M3Armand · 08-09-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 135iPSU

I cant believe out speedos are so inaccurate, thats just wrong. But then again, if you get pulled over and the officer asks you how fast you were going you can always say, im not sure, my speedo is off by about 10 mph :iono:

Tell me about it... Being neurotic, I couldn't stand it. But since the diameters of the tires vary with use, that would actually change the speedo's readings. Add to that any "mechanical" differences in gears (or whatever BMW actually uses to measure), then you have an inevitable difference. But I would assume and hope that they probably calibrate the speedo to be most accurate near the "cruising zone" - probably 70-80 mph. Believe it or not, when I did the autobahn, I found most people driving at this speed. It was only us crazy american tourists going much much faster.

Here's a video at 120 mph.

The speed indicated in my avatar is equivalent to 167 mph... my wife was driving. I only had the opportunity to do 165 mph.

esses · 08-09-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 135iPSU

But then again, if you get pulled over and the officer asks you how fast you were going you can always say, im not sure, my speedo is off by about 10 mph :iono:

Actually the correct answer is always "A safe and reasonable speed given the conditions, officer." That should also be the honest answer. :wink:

MikeVictor · 08-09-2008, 08:25 PM

Tell me Carl, how did the car feel +200k/120mph?

The reason I ask is I had the chance to put an Audi S5 into top gear (on a private road of course

) and found it was very "floaty" and didn't have enough down force to feel firmly planted at those speeds, which is not something you want to experience!

bdardashti · 08-09-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

Tell me Carl, how did the car feel +200k/120mph?

The reason I ask is I had the chance to put an Audi S5 into top gear (on a private road of course

) and found it was very "floaty" and didn't have enough down force to feel firmly planted at those speeds, which is not something you want to experience!

Sorry for my ignorance; is the S5 FWD? I tried this with a TL and exact same feeling; didn't feel like I was connected to the road anymore...

MikeVictor · 08-10-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bdardashti

Sorry for my ignorance; is the S5 FWD? I tried this with a TL and exact same feeling; didn't feel like I was connected to the road anymore...

No, the S5 uses the Audi quattro AWD system.

napoletani99 · 08-10-2008, 07:27 AM

120 is respectable, Carl... for an American road. I hit 140 mph this morning on a normal Italian highway and it was great!! The roads here aren't as big or well maintained as back home, unless you're on an Autostrada. Have a good road trip coming up to Calabria that should be really fun. The car got to 140 easy, and I was right at 5000 rpm. Since I've only got 300 miles on it, I didn't hold it there very long, though it was clearly anxious to continue upward. What a blast this little machine is. True precision engineering.

If anybody has insight on blowing the 110 mph recommended breakin limit, please let me know what I'm risking going over that.

thurst0509 · 08-10-2008, 03:09 PM

I was able to push mine up to an indicated 160 somewhere along the A7 on the way to Berlin. I'm guessing that was really only around 150-155 since the engine is supposed to be governed at 155. I would have taken a picture of the speedo but I didn't want to risk it myself and my wife was asleep - she would have pitched a fit if she'd been awake anyways! :biggrin:

The car felt pretty nice up to those speeds - still very sure footed and stable. But the combination of engine noise, road noise, and steering feel all made it obvious that you are going VERY fast!

randomquickness · 08-10-2008, 05:16 PM

before my springs and sway bars, it felt a LITTLE floaty at 140...now it hits the speed limiter without feeling the least bit floaty...(on a private road of course)

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carl135i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	6th gear. I am putting together a bunch of pics to share about my Eurodelivery. Once I get everything together I will post a full story. I only got one of the speedo. I asked my wife to take the PIC, but she was scared so I had to drive and get this shot. Here is a shot of the car in Italy near the Stelvio Pass. Attached Images __________________ "mix it up a little" 135i Alpine White 2003 Mustang Cobra 460 RWHP 1984 Mustang GT 347 w/200 hp nitrous 1968 Chevelle(slow but looks cool) 1973 MGB 1999 S-10 Extreme
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x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	thanks for the reply -- thats sweet. the fastest ive gone is around 105? give or take -- near the redline is 3rd gear. even thats a risk in the US. __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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carl135i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I have been 1 upped by M3bs I shall find a place in the US to take a better picture. Any thoughts? I do not think I will be able ot get enough speed on the straights of most road courses. Any sugestions? __________________ "mix it up a little" 135i Alpine White 2003 Mustang Cobra 460 RWHP 1984 Mustang GT 347 w/200 hp nitrous 1968 Chevelle(slow but looks cool) 1973 MGB 1999 S-10 Extreme
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thurst0509 Private First Class 8 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I was able to push mine up to an indicated 160 somewhere along the A7 on the way to Berlin. I'm guessing that was really only around 150-155 since the engine is supposed to be governed at 155. I would have taken a picture of the speedo but I didn't want to risk it myself and my wife was asleep - she would have pitched a fit if she'd been awake anyways! :biggrin: The car felt pretty nice up to those speeds - still very sure footed and stable. But the combination of engine noise, road noise, and steering feel all made it obvious that you are going VERY fast! __________________ 135i - Sedonarot, black leatherette, gray poplar trim Sport package, comfort access, HD radio, iPod/USB
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	before my springs and sway bars, it felt a LITTLE floaty at 140...now it hits the speed limiter without feeling the least bit floaty...(on a private road of course) __________________
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