How hard do you drive your 1er?

BrokenVert · 07-24-2009, 08:56 AM

I tend to cruise a lot with the top down. But my performance exhaust always attrachs ricers for some reason. You guys have no idea how many stop light drags these people want.

I tend to ignore them, unless they are real assholes. Then I launch at the light take it to ~45 (in a 35) and take my foot of the gas. Flip em off as they drive by. Mission accomplished. One more jackass ricer put in their place.

tbird · 07-24-2009, 09:12 AM

The ricers, I usually ignore them, since I can beat the majority of them in my Focus.

I agree, they CONSTANTLY want to race.

Here's a tip to any ricer who is currently perusing this site: Just because you put a coffee can muffler on your car to make it loud and then a 1980's Stereo system and a silly Maaco paint job does NOT mean your car is cool! A 90hp Civic is NOT a race car! Now go home and listen to your mommy as she tells you to finish your math homework.

and 1 · 07-24-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Add1ct

when the engine's cold, like grandma, when the engine warms up, like I stole it

spot on. as the oil temp gauge comes up my rear tires start to say FML

128hiway · 07-24-2009, 10:51 AM

Getting on the highway is the best part of my daily commute...and it's usually over way too fast. After that the cruise control comes on unless I'm passing some turtle in the right lane. Of course I don't have my 128i yet...pick it up tomorrow!

m_thompson · 07-24-2009, 11:20 AM

Got a chance to run it up to 135 MPH on the Autobahn during our Euro Delivery week. Hitting the 155 MPH limiter would have been really easy, but the engine is still new.

xantdieselx · 07-24-2009, 06:57 PM

I do less than 100 miles during the week so I always take it out for highway blasts on the weekend.

135iFreak · 07-25-2009, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Add1ct

when the engine's cold, like grandma, when the engine warms up, like I stole it

you're on the money!

IDBMW · 07-25-2009, 07:16 AM

My 135i is my daily commuter so I drive with the flow of traffic. I do push it on the freeway on ramps if it is safe. I drive it hard on a mountain drives. Those yellow speed limit signs at the turns are only recommended speeds. I can still legally drive the 55 mph speed limit through turns so I can have fun on windy roads.

ptack · 07-25-2009, 11:27 AM

Every warm up is smooth and gentle. Once we've achieved proper temperatures the drive may continue peacefuly along unless/until certain 'opportunities' become apparent.

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07-24-2009, 08:56 AM	#23
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I tend to cruise a lot with the top down. But my performance exhaust always attrachs ricers for some reason. You guys have no idea how many stop light drags these people want. I tend to ignore them, unless they are real assholes. Then I launch at the light take it to ~45 (in a 35) and take my foot of the gas. Flip em off as they drive by. Mission accomplished. One more jackass ricer put in their place. __________________
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07-24-2009, 09:12 AM	#24
tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	The ricers, I usually ignore them, since I can beat the majority of them in my Focus. I agree, they CONSTANTLY want to race. Here's a tip to any ricer who is currently perusing this site: Just because you put a coffee can muffler on your car to make it loud and then a 1980's Stereo system and a silly Maaco paint job does NOT mean your car is cool! A 90hp Civic is NOT a race car! Now go home and listen to your mommy as she tells you to finish your math homework. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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07-24-2009, 10:51 AM	#26
128hiway Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hades iTrader: (0)	Getting on the highway is the best part of my daily commute...and it's usually over way too fast. After that the cruise control comes on unless I'm passing some turtle in the right lane. Of course I don't have my 128i yet...pick it up tomorrow!
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07-24-2009, 11:20 AM	#27
m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	Got a chance to run it up to 135 MPH on the Autobahn during our Euro Delivery week. Hitting the 155 MPH limiter would have been really easy, but the engine is still new. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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07-24-2009, 06:57 PM	#28
xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	I do less than 100 miles during the week so I always take it out for highway blasts on the weekend. __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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07-25-2009, 07:16 AM	#30
IDBMW Captain 41 Rep 825 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	My 135i is my daily commuter so I drive with the flow of traffic. I do push it on the freeway on ramps if it is safe. I drive it hard on a mountain drives. Those yellow speed limit signs at the turns are only recommended speeds. I can still legally drive the 55 mph speed limit through turns so I can have fun on windy roads. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i - Black Sapphire Metallic - Mocha Lather - 21" 718M wheels - Every option except Sun Shade
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07-25-2009, 11:27 AM	#31
ptack Brigadier General 266 Rep 4,469 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Every warm up is smooth and gentle. Once we've achieved proper temperatures the drive may continue peacefuly along unless/until certain 'opportunities' become apparent. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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