BMW 135i Road Trip by MWERKS - compilation

joelk · 02-18-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 02cruzer

Was that a cop in the rear view and was it on that "closed course"?

lol i thought the same thing!

ChrisK · 02-18-2008, 09:19 AM

It sure looks like it!

mikeo · 02-18-2008, 09:36 AM

I don't want to talk out of school, but an encounter with law enforcement officials was mentioned at lunch Sunday with Bryan and Stewart. :wink:

foxtrot · 02-18-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

The car is confirmed to be s-m-a-l-l, but comfortable, and wifey likes it. looking forward to taking delivery of my SGM 6MT!

Any sort of comparison on 's-m-a-l-l'? Mini small? Miata small? Dodge Stratus small?

That's what's making me wait 'til I can sit in one before I order one. Something about being 6'3" and wider than the average linebacker...

mikeo · 02-18-2008, 10:00 AM

Obviously, small is very subjective but comparible to our '07 MCS it feels more "ensconsed" due to a taller center console relative to the Mini. The trunk is wider and deeper than the Mini but that is not saying a lot. Noticibly smaller trunk than my E36 had.

I'm not tall (5'9") but I'm wide (fat) and the front seats were very snug and the side bolsters would need to be adjusted for my comfort. IMO, anyone 6'3" should wait and drive one for fit before buying, just to be sure.

bryan@mwerks · 02-18-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 02cruzer

Day 2 - Are you sure that was a closed course?

Was that a cop in the rear view and was it on that "closed course"?

Let's just say that was a private road, OK.:wink:

Yes, that is a cop. Good eyes. I got nabbed doing 90 in a 70 by the CHP. He was nice enough to knock it down to 80 mph. He thanked me for not making him chase me.:thumbup:

Stu got pulled over yesterday and managed to get by with a written warning. Bastard! :bs:

larryn · 02-18-2008, 10:39 AM

Hi Bryan, did you get to rendezvous with atr_hugo yet? Last I heard, he was off to meet you and Stuart.

ChrisK · 02-18-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bryan@mwerks

Let's just say that was a private road, OK.:wink:

Yes, that is a cop. Good eyes. I got nabbed doing 90 in a 70 by the CHP. He was nice enough to knock it down to 80 mph. He thanked me for not making him chase me.:thumbup:

Stu got pulled over yesterday and managed to get by with a written warning. Bastard! :bs:

Bryan,

Words to live by: DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

ChrisK · 02-18-2008, 11:27 AM

If either you or Stuart didn't get a ticket while driving that car cross country...well.. I would be disappointed :wink:

GatoGrande · 02-18-2008, 12:08 PM

:w00t: I can't tell you how enjoyable it is to read threads like this. It certainly continues to raise the excitement for this car. Well - some of our cars are definitely in th eocuntry now just waiting for processing, delivery and release on March 22nd.... I think MWerks in Barrington IL and many dealers will be busy on that day. :drinking: Chris K - we need to have some champagne !!!

atr_hugo · 02-18-2008, 01:51 PM

I did get a chance to meet up with Bryan and Stewart this morning at a Starbucks north of I-44 in Joplin. More to come, gotta take care of a couple work items and then I'll be back with a review.

dna550 · 02-18-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan@mwerks

Let's just say that was a private road, OK.:wink:

Yes, that is a cop. Good eyes. I got nabbed doing 90 in a 70 by the CHP. He was nice enough to knock it down to 80 mph. He thanked me for not making him chase me.:thumbup:

Stu got pulled over yesterday and managed to get by with a written warning. Bastard! :bs:

Judging by the video I would say the situation could have been worse. Much worse actually!

ChrisK · 02-18-2008, 02:41 PM

"He thanked me for not making him chase me."

- Being from the Chic-cago area we know better than to do this. You would "tuned" up around here.

02cruzer · 02-18-2008, 03:55 PM

So is the trip over yet? I'd like to see the rest of it.

atr_hugo · 02-18-2008, 04:30 PM

Not over - when I left Joplin at around 1100 CST, they were headed back to Chicago - about 500 miles away. I wouldn't expect them to hit Chicago until around 1830 or 1900 tonight.

bryan@mwerks · 02-19-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Not over - when I left Joplin at around 1100 CST, they were headed back to Chicago - about 500 miles away. I wouldn't expect them to hit Chicago until around 1830 or 1900 tonight.

We made it back around 8:30. Trip was awesome, car was amazing.

Just put together the Days 3 & 4 video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=itB0W3t_9eQ

larryn · 02-19-2008, 04:17 PM

Awesome!!! Adding to the first post too!

Awesome journey, Bryan. I hope you guys are having as much fun as we are living vicariously through you two!!

You and Stuart saw some quality Americana, diners, dinosaurs, teepees, and lots 'o neon. Classic.

dclee1 · 02-19-2008, 04:32 PM

Thanks for the videos Bryan! It was great watching you guys take a dream drive across the US.

I noticed in part of your video that there was rain on the road - did you guys get a feel for how the tires performed?

isitspringyet · 02-19-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan@mwerks

car was amazing.

I love to hear that! Especially after a LONG road trip.

I'm so looking forward to putting a lot of miles on mine! So, I gather that the sport seats are well worth the extra money. My travels are 8 to 10 hour days, so your trip helps me decide on the seats. Thanks for all of the great videos!

ChrisK · 02-19-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan@mwerks

We made it back around 8:30. Trip was awesome, car was amazing.

Just put together the Days 3 & 4 video:

Bryan,

I have plenty of garage space ahemm :biggrin:

GatoGrande · 02-19-2008, 05:36 PM

Bryan,,,,... is the car going to be in Barrington any time soon????

imported_Bimmer · 02-19-2008, 09:00 PM

I .......AM...........DESPERATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:headbang:

: bellyroll

:roundel:

02-18-2008, 09:19 AM	#46
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mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	I don't want to talk out of school, but an encounter with law enforcement officials was mentioned at lunch Sunday with Bryan and Stewart. :wink: __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Obviously, small is very subjective but comparible to our '07 MCS it feels more "ensconsed" due to a taller center console relative to the Mini. The trunk is wider and deeper than the Mini but that is not saying a lot. Noticibly smaller trunk than my E36 had. I'm not tall (5'9") but I'm wide (fat) and the front seats were very snug and the side bolsters would need to be adjusted for my comfort. IMO, anyone 6'3" should wait and drive one for fit before buying, just to be sure. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Hi Bryan, did you get to rendezvous with atr_hugo yet? Last I heard, he was off to meet you and Stuart.
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02-18-2008, 11:27 AM	#53
ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	If either you or Stuart didn't get a ticket while driving that car cross country...well.. I would be disappointed :wink: __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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GatoGrande Gato Grande 6 Rep 180 Posts Drives: '08 X5 3.0 SI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deer Park, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW X5 [0.00]	:w00t: I can't tell you how enjoyable it is to read threads like this. It certainly continues to raise the excitement for this car. Well - some of our cars are definitely in th eocuntry now just waiting for processing, delivery and release on March 22nd.... I think MWerks in Barrington IL and many dealers will be busy on that day. :drinking: Chris K - we need to have some champagne !!! __________________ John
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	I did get a chance to meet up with Bryan and Stewart this morning at a Starbucks north of I-44 in Joplin. More to come, gotta take care of a couple work items and then I'll be back with a review.
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ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	"He thanked me for not making him chase me." - Being from the Chic-cago area we know better than to do this. You would "tuned" up around here. __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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02-18-2008, 03:55 PM	#58
02cruzer Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 iTrader: (0)	So is the trip over yet? I'd like to see the rest of it.
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Not over - when I left Joplin at around 1100 CST, they were headed back to Chicago - about 500 miles away. I wouldn't expect them to hit Chicago until around 1830 or 1900 tonight.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Awesome!!! Adding to the first post too! Awesome journey, Bryan. I hope you guys are having as much fun as we are living vicariously through you two!! You and Stuart saw some quality Americana, diners, dinosaurs, teepees, and lots 'o neon. Classic.
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dclee1 Lieutenant 21 Rep 469 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the videos Bryan! It was great watching you guys take a dream drive across the US. I noticed in part of your video that there was rain on the road - did you guys get a feel for how the tires performed?
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