Coefficient of bug release

LEDZEP · 10-06-2005, 08:03 PM

The other day when I left work, there was a large bug on my driver's window. One of those nasty scaly looking bugs. He was checking out the interior, I think. Anyway, as I started my drive, he stayed there so I was curious to see at what speed he would be forcibly dispelled from the window by wind velocity. It took approx. 70 MPH before the bug could no longer maintain his grip on the smooth glass and found himself propelled (probably into the windshield of the car behind me).

Not sure what any of that means.

Probably means that the aerodynamics of the E90 are so good that there is very little friction against the sides of the car even at high speeds. Or, it could just mean that it was one of those rare suction-cup-footed bugs.

It could also mean that I was just really bored.

sabretsubasa · 10-06-2005, 08:14 PM

LOL, "checking out the interior"

i'd hang onto an e90 to check out the interior too..

chrissal1 · 10-06-2005, 08:29 PM

hehe.....

thd13 · 10-06-2005, 09:32 PM

I don't have to patience to do that. I usually try to turn on the wipers before he flies off... Kinda like a game; to see who's faster, me or him. That gives me way more satisfaction.

lux.sh · 10-06-2005, 09:39 PM

LOL! hahahah great story ledzep.

You should have called the police. You are not supposed to stand
on someone else's car and check out their interior.

lux.sh · 10-06-2005, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thd13

I don't have to patience to do that. I usually try to turn on the wipers before he flies off... Kinda like a game; to see who's faster, me or him. That gives me way more satisfaction.

lol. thats a good one too. Until you realize your wipers are faster
and all that bug stuff is all over the windshield. :mad:

I tried several times. I still do it when I know im getting a car wash soon.

human · 10-06-2005, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

The other day when I left work, there was a large bug on my driver's window. One of those nasty scaly looking bugs. He was checking out the interior, I think. Anyway, as I started my drive, he stayed there so I was curious to see at what speed he would be forcibly dispelled from the window by wind velocity. It took approx. 70 MPH before the bug could no longer maintain his grip on the smooth glass and found himself propelled (probably into the windshield of the car behind me).

Not sure what any of that means.

Probably means that the aerodynamics of the E90 are so good that there is very little friction against the sides of the car even at high speeds. Or, it could just mean that it was one of those rare suction-cup-footed bugs.

It could also mean that I was just really bored.

Pretty funny.

By the way LEDZEP, how fast were you willing to go before conceding defeat to the bug?

puck724 · 10-07-2005, 01:06 AM

hahaha, good story LEDZEP. it made me smile.

AznBeemer23 · 10-07-2005, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

The other day when I left work, there was a large bug on my driver's window. One of those nasty scaly looking bugs. He was checking out the interior, I think. Anyway, as I started my drive, he stayed there so I was curious to see at what speed he would be forcibly dispelled from the window by wind velocity. It took approx. 70 MPH before the bug could no longer maintain his grip on the smooth glass and found himself propelled (probably into the windshield of the car behind me).

Not sure what any of that means.

Probably means that the aerodynamics of the E90 are so good that there is very little friction against the sides of the car even at high speeds. Or, it could just mean that it was one of those rare suction-cup-footed bugs.

It could also mean that I was just really bored.

You have to much FREE time........

LEDZEP · 10-07-2005, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by human

Pretty funny.

By the way LEDZEP, how fast were you willing to go before conceding defeat to the bug?

I was willing to hit top speed if I had to. It was him or me... suddenly that bug had become a huge white whale... I was not going to back down from the challenge!

Broken1 · 10-07-2005, 07:27 AM

haha I laughed

Well done for beating the bug....

*Lectures you for driving at 70mph with an obstructed view and looking at the bug *Tisk tisk**

shuzmaker · 10-07-2005, 09:18 AM

Wow at least yours came off...

Mauricio · 10-07-2005, 09:24 AM

Great pic!

saalim · 10-07-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shuzmaker

Wow at least yours came off...

shuzmaker · 10-07-2005, 09:27 AM

He insisted he was ready to drive daddy's E90... well...

Scott Carpenter · 10-07-2005, 10:19 AM

It's allways good to know that there are people out there like me

Nikki · 10-07-2005, 10:44 AM

hahaha great story

Broken1 · 10-07-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shuzmaker

Wow at least yours came off...

(sorry to get technical)

No1. It's not an E90
No2. The car is staitionary, and not on the road - but pulled off to the side!

Still cool tho...

shuzmaker · 10-07-2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken1

(sorry to get technical)

No1. It's not an E90
No2. The car is staitionary, and not on the road - but pulled off to the side!

Still cool tho...

THX Sherlock!
Just messing wit ja

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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	haha I laughed Well done for beating the bug.... Lectures you for driving at 70mph with an obstructed view and looking at the bug Tisk tisk**
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