05-20-2019, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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Point.Shift.Drive: New 1M video
Hi all,
just finished my piece on my 1M. Would love for you all to check it out and feel free to give me some feedback. Good or bad. I am working on getting better and love the interaction. In the meantime, enjoy!
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05-20-2019, 10:52 PM | #2 |
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Black mist.... Overall nice job. I didn't care for random shots at beginning...thought they were disconnected from video. I thought your points and conclusion were accurate and reflected long-term ownership. I have owned mine now 8 years and agree with your points. Your Akra sounds better than mine, do you also have their down pipes?
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OP, love the video..on a quick side note, where did you get your phone holder? I have one but it hangs off the air vent and I'm not a big fan.
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as for the exhaust... all i have is the evo system with stock downpipes. Not sure why they sound better... i suspect the resonators sound better over time as they get more warn in...maybe? Quote:
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05-21-2019, 02:02 PM | #6 |
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I believe BMW NA kept 1 of the 740 for themselves.
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05-22-2019, 07:09 AM | #7 |
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So I too don't like the choppy intro shots, almost makes me dizzy. Beyond that, I left with an overall "negative" review, almost as if you were looking for things to criticize about the car. I almost expected you to say you were going to sell it and buy a Miata. In fact, the 1M has been reviewed by hundreds of other reviewers, professional and amateur, and the reviews are virtually all super. The car is a one-off legend, instant classic with almost perfect handling. Remember the car is not a track car, BMW made it for retail sale and most of us drive it as such.
I find it odd also that you focus on the exhaust initially. As a DD, or even less frequently driver, a loud obnoxious exhaust just doesn't fly. Even for the 10 or 20 HP it may add, the noise is just too much. Consider also that it was not 20 somethings buying the cars, more like 40 somethings or older. Same goes for your points on the shifter, again I and most others find it wonderfully smooth. Perhaps you should re-shoot this entire video, and instead talk about why you've kept it so long. I have owned four, and currently have two in the garage, so my observations are backed up by personal use. Finally, smile. People like to watch videos where the host is happy. |
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Thanks for watching and giving me your feedback! I appreciate it very much. BTW, i too had more than one 1M at the same time. I for sure regret selling the other one and actually was trying to hunt it down to buy it back. Go figure!~
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05-22-2019, 12:04 PM | #9 |
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I did exactly the same thing, and the owner of it found me! But, no sale.
BTW, no intent to be overly critical of your effort. Just the fact that you did it is more than I could have done. I just love these cars. |
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05-22-2019, 12:13 PM | #10 |
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I totally get it... I for sure didnt mean to come across negative because I love my 1er. I know you dont know me... but for me to own a car for this long is really saying something. I hope to keep mine forever in the family and pass it to my son some day. he is only 1.5 years old so its gunna be a while
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I was certainly left feeling as though BM loved and adored the car and would have no intentions of moving it along. And BMist..... I have to say I share your sentiments. Agree with the others that the opening sequence, although nice to have some intermingled scenes, switched a little too fast, so your eye was not given a chance to focus on what it was looking at before the image changed. But props to you for the vid, was good to hear your perspective as it's too often we hear the perspective of someone who hasn't even driven the car let alone lived with it. The number of people I've come across who've said the 1M is not that great a drive, then proceed to admit to have never driven one. 'Yes sir, your opinion on this will head to the same place as last night's curry.' Nice Vid BM, and great to see you taking all the feedback constructively. |
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Id love to hear how your car sounds... you should post up a video!
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05-29-2019, 05:30 PM | #14 |
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Watched this awhile back, probably much tougher than people think to make a video? I subscribed and will give you feedback.....
As to sound, I drive almost exclusively with my windows cracked a bit and with an Akra cat-back and MadDad midpipe the exhaust is very loud. It makes my ears ring for a awhile after long drives, in fact I have thought about going to the Akra-mid to reduce the noise, if possible, pick up a MadDad mid from another member and possibly it would be loud enough for you? Surprised the full Akra is too quiet? |
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As for the sound, yes it is relatively quiet. The Akra Evo is a good solution. however this is what i experience: slow speeds - sounds good! speed up - starts to quiet up a bit going fast - cant hear it Thats just what i experience. Your suggestion is a good one... but wonder if that would introduce too much drone
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totally agree with everything you said though
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