Brisbane Drive

samchuang33 · 11-29-2009, 04:47 AM

Hey Guys

Nice to meet u all 1stly and thx for the invite. Steve, thanks for organising the route and spending time actually going on the run before hand. It was very well planned, except when we lost a lose cannon for a bit there. Yea, im taking to u Darren.

The S bends was awesome!!! So tempted to go again. The sght of 7 crazy bimmer going nuts on those bends was a highlight.

So who is posting some photos? I will try to get some of mine on this week. I will try and blank out some of the rego plates in case some of us who do not want their plate on the web....

BBK, my car is an auto. Cant get manual for some odd reason in Oz. Auto for the diesel goes quite well thou but obviously not as quick.

So, who is arrange the next run?

BBK · 11-29-2009, 05:08 AM

Thanks Sam, is it the same auto as in the 135i? Just interested to know if mine can handle that much torque!

BMWRX · 11-29-2009, 05:22 AM

Had a bit of "fun" on the way back. Heading down Kingsford Smith Dr, I had a truck behind me (with a massive steamroller on the trailer), and the light turns orange. I slow down only to realise that the truck is in no way, shape, or form going to stop anytime before he can read what's playing on my iPod. So, I had to quickly pull to the next lane across, and see the truck come to a stop.........about ten metres into the intersection. The driver got out and had plenty to say (lots of words that made him sound like a crow), accompanied by an equal share of head shaking (checking the chains on the load).

Sure, I could have gone through the orange light, and probably make it before it turned red (it was amber for a good few seconds before I got to the intersection). However, isn't the onus on the vehicle following to ensure they had plenty of time to stop? I'm unsure if there was a red light camera on that intersetion, but as I a) stopped on the pedestrian crossing section, and b) there was a mosterous truck up my clacker, I think I'll be safe either way.

End of story...............and they lived happily ever after.

samchuang33 · 11-29-2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Thanks Sam, is it the same auto as in the 135i? Just interested to know if mine can handle that much torque!

Na, the diesel tranny is different to petrol engine. The diesel one is more heavy duty and can handle up to 700nm of torque (6hp26)where as the petrol one is only rated at 400nm. That was also one of the reason why i did not go with 335i when i got my 330d coz my wife only drives auto (so manual was out of the question) and I was not sure how much stress a N54 turbo engine will put on the auto tranny after been chipped.

Maybe do some research, I am pretty sure there are ppl out there who has chipped a N54 engine on an auto box.

WOPALX · 11-29-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by samchuang33

Maybe do some research, I am pretty sure there are ppl out there who has chipped a N54 engine on an auto box.

Mine is fine, e90 335i AT with 50,000 + tuned.

samchuang33 · 11-29-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WOPALX

Mine is fine, e90 335i AT with 50,000 + tuned.

There u go. Im sure if u change ur tranny oil more often, it will help too.

wmj73 · 11-29-2009, 05:03 PM

Thanks Steve for the route planning. Sam, your car is an absolute beauty, had fun on the way back with you and Daz

As usual, great drive, great people, cant wait for the next one

WOPALX · 11-29-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by samchuang33

There u go. Im sure if u change ur tranny oil more often, it will help too.

Regular tranny oil changes are highly recommended, I got mine changed at 35K and will do both tranny oil and filter at 70K. BMW generally won't do it due to their 'lifetime fill' policy, maybe I don't have the same lifetime expectation as they do

.

However you can normally get them to recommend somewhere and when you go to get it done have a look at all the 5 series and 3 series just out of warranty in there for repairs

as it's likely to be where they sub-contract to.

sparoz · 11-30-2009, 05:01 AM

Thanks everyone for a great run. Unfortunately we could have had a better run without some of the slow moving cars in front of us. Next time we'll need someone to have some satellite images to let us know when to slow down and speed up

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BBK · 11-30-2009, 08:42 PM

Has anyone thought of doing an afternoon/early evening run? Would the traffic out that way be a bit less? Plus... better photo opportunities :-p

sparoz · 12-01-2009, 05:18 AM

When I was up there on Saturday doing the test run, I managed a free run down from Maleny and then back down Peachester after 2pm. It seems not much traffic around that time.

Too close to dusk might make it more dangerous as there are always some silly buggers in their bikes or their 1990 pulsars.

BTW, where are all the photos??

samchuang33 · 12-01-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

When I was up there on Saturday doing the test run, I managed a free run down from Maleny and then back down Peachester after 2pm. It seems not much traffic around that time.

Too close to dusk might make it more dangerous as there are always some silly buggers in their bikes or their 1990 pulsars.

BTW, where are all the photos??

Maybe we can try doing the return trip some other in the afternoon. Steven would need to drive back after dark thou.

zenderm3 · 12-01-2009, 03:32 PM

Nice guys - sorry I missed the run - will definitely aim to be there - especially because I should have my new vehicle in a matter of days!

Currently driving an X3 2.0d - damn it has some torque! Love the glass roof too

Zuzu · 12-01-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

BTW, where are all the photos??

I was about to ask the same question...

Afterall....It was a drive day...

zenderm3 · 12-01-2009, 04:10 PM

Good call Zuzu

BMWRX · 12-01-2009, 07:45 PM

We did all go passed a "special" camera at one point, so hopefully the only photos of the drive will be the ones posted here.

BMWRX · 12-01-2009, 10:35 PM

Better photos to come.

BBK · 12-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Ooops, I made a new thread for pics....

zenderm3 · 12-01-2009, 11:43 PM

Nice one!

wmj73 · 03-04-2010, 01:23 AM

Sooo pretty quiet around here..... TIME FOR ANOTHER MEET BOYS!!!!!!!!! Hows the 21 March? We could do an afternoon session if some are busy during the morning?

anthonygilbo · 03-04-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wmj73

Sooo pretty quiet around here..... TIME FOR ANOTHER MEET BOYS!!!!!!!!! Hows the 21 March? We could do an afternoon session if some are busy during the morning?

I'm in!! Just give me a place and a time and I'm there...

wmj73 · 03-04-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonygilbo

I'm in!! Just give me a place and a time and I'm there...

Good to hear anthony,can't wait to see your new beast 

11-29-2009, 04:47 AM	#133
samchuang33 Captain 38 Rep 780 Posts Drives: MY 16 440i & MY20 X7 30d Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane AUS iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys Nice to meet u all 1stly and thx for the invite. Steve, thanks for organising the route and spending time actually going on the run before hand. It was very well planned, except when we lost a lose cannon for a bit there. Yea, im taking to u Darren. The S bends was awesome!!! So tempted to go again. The sght of 7 crazy bimmer going nuts on those bends was a highlight. So who is posting some photos? I will try to get some of mine on this week. I will try and blank out some of the rego plates in case some of us who do not want their plate on the web.... BBK, my car is an auto. Cant get manual for some odd reason in Oz. Auto for the diesel goes quite well thou but obviously not as quick. So, who is arrange the next run? __________________ 2020 BMW G07 X7 3.0d M Sport 2018 Audi FY Audi SQ5 2016 BMW F36 440i GC M Sport
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11-29-2009, 05:08 AM	#134
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Thanks Sam, is it the same auto as in the 135i? Just interested to know if mine can handle that much torque!
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11-29-2009, 05:22 AM	#135
BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	Had a bit of "fun" on the way back. Heading down Kingsford Smith Dr, I had a truck behind me (with a massive steamroller on the trailer), and the light turns orange. I slow down only to realise that the truck is in no way, shape, or form going to stop anytime before he can read what's playing on my iPod. So, I had to quickly pull to the next lane across, and see the truck come to a stop.........about ten metres into the intersection. The driver got out and had plenty to say (lots of words that made him sound like a crow), accompanied by an equal share of head shaking (checking the chains on the load). Sure, I could have gone through the orange light, and probably make it before it turned red (it was amber for a good few seconds before I got to the intersection). However, isn't the onus on the vehicle following to ensure they had plenty of time to stop? I'm unsure if there was a red light camera on that intersetion, but as I a) stopped on the pedestrian crossing section, and b) there was a mosterous truck up my clacker, I think I'll be safe either way. End of story...............and they lived happily ever after. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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11-29-2009, 05:03 PM	#139
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	Thanks Steve for the route planning. Sam, your car is an absolute beauty, had fun on the way back with you and Daz As usual, great drive, great people, cant wait for the next one
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11-30-2009, 05:01 AM	#141
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for a great run. Unfortunately we could have had a better run without some of the slow moving cars in front of us. Next time we'll need someone to have some satellite images to let us know when to slow down and speed up . __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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11-30-2009, 08:42 PM	#142
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Has anyone thought of doing an afternoon/early evening run? Would the traffic out that way be a bit less? Plus... better photo opportunities :-p
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12-01-2009, 05:18 AM	#143
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	When I was up there on Saturday doing the test run, I managed a free run down from Maleny and then back down Peachester after 2pm. It seems not much traffic around that time. Too close to dusk might make it more dangerous as there are always some silly buggers in their bikes or their 1990 pulsars. BTW, where are all the photos?? __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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12-01-2009, 03:32 PM	#145
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Nice guys - sorry I missed the run - will definitely aim to be there - especially because I should have my new vehicle in a matter of days! Currently driving an X3 2.0d - damn it has some torque! Love the glass roof too __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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12-01-2009, 04:10 PM	#147
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Good call Zuzu __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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12-01-2009, 07:45 PM	#148
BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	We did all go passed a "special" camera at one point, so hopefully the only photos of the drive will be the ones posted here. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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12-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#149
BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	Better photos to come. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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12-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#150
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Ooops, I made a new thread for pics....
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12-01-2009, 11:43 PM	#151
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Nice one! __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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03-04-2010, 01:23 AM	#152
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	Sooo pretty quiet around here..... TIME FOR ANOTHER MEET BOYS!!!!!!!!! Hows the 21 March? We could do an afternoon session if some are busy during the morning?
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