Tail of the Dragon

adrean8j · 07-30-2009, 04:26 PM

Hmmm.....well I just put the performance rotors on this past weekend with my son. The new wheels are on as well.....and I have this weekend for the Hotchkis swaybar....sooo let me do a quick look-see for distances and times and I will get back with you all.

rodi · 07-31-2009, 12:06 PM

just still saving for new wheels and tires, so i don't want to go bald prematurely because of a dragon run.

what day are we looking at now? friday or saturday?

Addicted to One · 07-31-2009, 04:38 PM

I believe Friday (07AUG) is Call's preference

rodi · 08-02-2009, 01:46 PM

can't make it.
maybe next time.

Call · 08-04-2009, 08:20 AM

Okay, Friday Aug 7th is a go. We will be leaving Gainesville at 9 AM so who can for sure go? The meeting point will be the same as last which is here: 985N, exit 22, then left to QT on Right. Put your board name here:

Call

m3bs · 08-04-2009, 10:51 AM

Wish I could join you, but it is a bit too far for me. My eyes can't take 15 hours a day any more. Have fun!

Addicted to One · 08-04-2009, 02:05 PM

Call - I'm sorry...can't make it on Friday. I'll have to find a day when I can do it without the wife. She's not up for the long drive anymore.

Sorry

Call · 08-04-2009, 03:36 PM

Okay guys we'll try to get something together for Sept. I'll post something as early as I can so everyone can plan.

Call

tkbr0wn · 08-04-2009, 03:59 PM

September would be much better for me. I have friends who are PCD'ing their AW 135 next week. Im sure they would like to do the Tail of the Dragon in September as well.

m3bs · 08-04-2009, 04:20 PM

How about a route further south/east? There are lots of interesting roads in western NC and north GA with less traffic, and probably less "enforcement" than TOTD.

Brady1984 · 08-05-2009, 10:11 AM

I was sad I was going to have to post the bad news but I have to work. Now that we are plaiing something for Sept I am good to go. I suppose sometimes things just work out. I think it would be so cool to have 6 or 8 cars there in Sept...

AW135*Guy · 08-05-2009, 12:29 PM

We (my wife) signed the paperwork for our 1er yesterday!!! All that is left now is the plant tour on 8/13 and PCD on 8/14!!! Has been a long long long wait! ;-) Living in the ATL is pretty tough with one car, but doable.

I was actually fortunate enough to go with tkbr0wn when he did his PCD a little over a year ago and have been hooked ever since.

I realize that part of the cool factor of the 1 is how rare it is compared to other cars on the street today (I may see 1 a week if I'm lucky). But coming from a Corvette where it was common to see 10, 20 or even more vettes at an event, I think it would be awesome to get as many 1's together as we can.

If we schedule it later in Sept.....maybe we will be through the break-in period. ;-)

Addicted to One · 08-05-2009, 09:00 PM

ok so my wife's indecisiveness hit again. Call - I'm so sorry this is such a run around.

We (my wife and little boston terrier) are heading out to asheville Friday morning. We'll arrive there sometime after lunch. Depending on weather (and it looks good so far), I may do a run on the TOTD Friday late afternoon or Saturday morning.

I realize that I will probably be the only one there so I was hoping for some input on places to eat, stop and enjoy the view, visit, etc. This is my very first time on the TOTD so any and all suggestions are welcome (even the "Hey, don't go here...")

In September, I'll only be free the weekend of 12-13 SEP. If you guys happen to pick one of those 2 days, I'm in

adrean8j · 08-06-2009, 08:16 AM

Sorry guys Friday would be a bust for me as well....Also considering my car had a parking lot hit and run and I have to get it fixed now....$962....one of the few times I say amen to insurance.

J.A. Carr · 08-13-2009, 07:22 PM

Addicted to One,

I'm in Fayetteville, too. I have never seen another 1 around here. Damn...and I thought I was the first kid on the block with a shiny new way to wrap myself around a tree.

Addicted to One · 08-13-2009, 07:30 PM

J.A. Carr - Hey man...yeah I've actually seen 2 other ones. 1 black 135i that parks in the Alpha Committee parking lot at BH and I saw another black 1 series (didn't see the front or back) on MacArthur.

J.A. Carr · 08-13-2009, 08:22 PM

Here's mine... It is a piss poor photo because I was using my wife's big fancy camera and had no idea how to use it properly.

I ordered it in June, and just picked it up on July 31, and I am burning through the break-in period as quickly as I can, but I may have cheated a little on the RPMs at times.

Addicted to One · 08-14-2009, 03:45 PM

beautiful car

Did they change up the wheels for the 135i for the new MY? I'm used to the 5 spoke.

Mine is a JB 135i. Hope to see you around

I'm around the northeast part of Fayetteville

tkbr0wn · 08-14-2009, 03:53 PM

Those are the new M-Sport Wheels. Looks good.

On another note, I just ordered the KW V2 suspension and will be trying the install myself in the next couple of weeks. Call, should I do an upgraded swaybar at the same time? Is doing the front enough or should I do the front and rear? Any other suggestions for things I should do while I have it ripped apart?

I really wanted to do the Cross, but couldnt bring myself to spend the extra $1000.

adrean8j · 08-14-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tkbr0wn

Those are the new M-Sport Wheels. Looks good.

On another note, I just ordered the KW V2 suspension and will be trying the install myself in the next couple of weeks. Call, should I do an upgraded swaybar at the same time? Is doing the front enough or should I do the front and rear? Any other suggestions for things I should do while I have it ripped apart?

I really wanted to do the Cross, but couldnt bring myself to spend the extra $1000.

Yeah I would do the swaybar if I were you. That single mod made the greatest change in handling (at least IMHO). Cornering is muuuuch flatter with a thicker swaybar installed in the front. If you decide to install the swaybar AND use the provided end-links make sure there are the correct size/length. If you are not lowering the car drastically then the stock endlinks should be fine, on the other hand if you are dropping the car more than an 1" in the front then you may be better served using the provided adjustable endlinks. Just make sure to adjust the size according to the drop you have.

tkbr0wn · 08-14-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrean8j

Yeah I would do the swaybar if I were you. That single mod made the greatest change in handling (at least IMHO). Cornering is muuuuch flatter with a thicker swaybar installed in the front. If you decide to install the swaybar AND use the provided end-links make sure there are the correct size/length. If you are not lowering the car drastically then the stock endlinks should be fine, on the other hand if you are dropping the car more than an 1" in the front then you may be better served using the provided adjustable endlinks. Just make sure to adjust the size according to the drop you have.

Awesome, thanks for the help. I am not looking for a big drop, just want a tighter feel. Ill check into the Hotchkis front sway bar as well.

Call · 08-17-2009, 02:00 AM

Front sway bar for sure...rear is fine just as is. Looking forward to middle of Sept for a drive with the group...maybe the leaves will have changed some.

I took a MINI group of five up last Thursday...WOW. Had a great time...no POPO issues, roads where clear, weather was great.

Call

07-31-2009, 12:06 PM	#24
rodi . . . 183 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	just still saving for new wheels and tires, so i don't want to go bald prematurely because of a dragon run. what day are we looking at now? friday or saturday? __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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07-31-2009, 04:38 PM	#25
Addicted to One Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: Jet Black 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Point, NY iTrader: (0)	I believe Friday (07AUG) is Call's preference
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08-02-2009, 01:46 PM	#26
rodi . . . 183 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	can't make it. maybe next time. __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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08-04-2009, 08:20 AM	#27
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Okay, Friday Aug 7th is a go. We will be leaving Gainesville at 9 AM so who can for sure go? The meeting point will be the same as last which is here: 985N, exit 22, then left to QT on Right. Put your board name here: Call __________________
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08-04-2009, 10:51 AM	#28
m3bs Captain 62 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 95 S54 M3, X5, GT4, GR Corolla Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Augusta, SC iTrader: (1)	Wish I could join you, but it is a bit too far for me. My eyes can't take 15 hours a day any more. Have fun!
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08-04-2009, 02:05 PM	#29
Addicted to One Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: Jet Black 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Point, NY iTrader: (0)	Call - I'm sorry...can't make it on Friday. I'll have to find a day when I can do it without the wife. She's not up for the long drive anymore. Sorry
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08-04-2009, 03:36 PM	#30
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Okay guys we'll try to get something together for Sept. I'll post something as early as I can so everyone can plan. Call __________________
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08-04-2009, 03:59 PM	#31
tkbr0wn Major 72 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	September would be much better for me. I have friends who are PCD'ing their AW 135 next week. Im sure they would like to do the Tail of the Dragon in September as well. __________________ ● 2015 Cayman S (Current), 2011 1M BSM #297 (Sold), 2008 135i (Sold) ●
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08-04-2009, 04:20 PM	#32
m3bs Captain 62 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 95 S54 M3, X5, GT4, GR Corolla Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Augusta, SC iTrader: (1)	How about a route further south/east? There are lots of interesting roads in western NC and north GA with less traffic, and probably less "enforcement" than TOTD.
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08-05-2009, 10:11 AM	#33
Brady1984 Lieutenant 186 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	I was sad I was going to have to post the bad news but I have to work. Now that we are plaiing something for Sept I am good to go. I suppose sometimes things just work out. I think it would be so cool to have 6 or 8 cars there in Sept... __________________ "Most things I worry about never happen anyway" -Tom Petty
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08-05-2009, 12:29 PM	#34
AW135*Guy Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	We (my wife) signed the paperwork for our 1er yesterday!!! All that is left now is the plant tour on 8/13 and PCD on 8/14!!! Has been a long long long wait! ;-) Living in the ATL is pretty tough with one car, but doable. I was actually fortunate enough to go with tkbr0wn when he did his PCD a little over a year ago and have been hooked ever since. I realize that part of the cool factor of the 1 is how rare it is compared to other cars on the street today (I may see 1 a week if I'm lucky). But coming from a Corvette where it was common to see 10, 20 or even more vettes at an event, I think it would be awesome to get as many 1's together as we can. If we schedule it later in Sept.....maybe we will be through the break-in period. ;-) __________________ BMW 135i ● AW ● Black Boston ● GS Trim ● M Sport ● Premium ● Cold Weather ● CA ● Nav ● Smart Phone ● Sat Radio Ordered (6/17) ● Production (6/19) ● Completed (6/26) ● En Route (7/14) ● Prep Center (8/2) ● At BMW Center (8/3) ● PCD (8/14)
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08-05-2009, 09:00 PM	#35
Addicted to One Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: Jet Black 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Point, NY iTrader: (0)	ok so my wife's indecisiveness hit again. Call - I'm so sorry this is such a run around. We (my wife and little boston terrier) are heading out to asheville Friday morning. We'll arrive there sometime after lunch. Depending on weather (and it looks good so far), I may do a run on the TOTD Friday late afternoon or Saturday morning. I realize that I will probably be the only one there so I was hoping for some input on places to eat, stop and enjoy the view, visit, etc. This is my very first time on the TOTD so any and all suggestions are welcome (even the "Hey, don't go here...") In September, I'll only be free the weekend of 12-13 SEP. If you guys happen to pick one of those 2 days, I'm in
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08-13-2009, 07:22 PM	#37
J.A. Carr Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '09 135i MSport, Black S.M. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC iTrader: (0)	Addicted to One, I'm in Fayetteville, too. I have never seen another 1 around here. Damn...and I thought I was the first kid on the block with a shiny new way to wrap myself around a tree.
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08-13-2009, 07:30 PM	#38
Addicted to One Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: Jet Black 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Point, NY iTrader: (0)	J.A. Carr - Hey man...yeah I've actually seen 2 other ones. 1 black 135i that parks in the Alpha Committee parking lot at BH and I saw another black 1 series (didn't see the front or back) on MacArthur.
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08-13-2009, 08:22 PM	#39
J.A. Carr Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: '09 135i MSport, Black S.M. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC iTrader: (0)	Here's mine... It is a piss poor photo because I was using my wife's big fancy camera and had no idea how to use it properly. I ordered it in June, and just picked it up on July 31, and I am burning through the break-in period as quickly as I can, but I may have cheated a little on the RPMs at times. Attached Images
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08-14-2009, 03:45 PM	#40
Addicted to One Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: Jet Black 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Point, NY iTrader: (0)	beautiful car Did they change up the wheels for the 135i for the new MY? I'm used to the 5 spoke. Mine is a JB 135i. Hope to see you around I'm around the northeast part of Fayetteville
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08-14-2009, 03:53 PM	#41
tkbr0wn Major 72 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Those are the new M-Sport Wheels. Looks good. On another note, I just ordered the KW V2 suspension and will be trying the install myself in the next couple of weeks. Call, should I do an upgraded swaybar at the same time? Is doing the front enough or should I do the front and rear? Any other suggestions for things I should do while I have it ripped apart? I really wanted to do the Cross, but couldnt bring myself to spend the extra $1000. __________________ ● 2015 Cayman S (Current), 2011 1M BSM #297 (Sold), 2008 135i (Sold) ●
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08-17-2009, 02:00 AM	#44
Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	Front sway bar for sure...rear is fine just as is. Looking forward to middle of Sept for a drive with the group...maybe the leaves will have changed some. I took a MINI group of five up last Thursday...WOW. Had a great time...no POPO issues, roads where clear, weather was great. Call __________________
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