Pre New Year Run 30th December

[Turbofun]

After much sole searching and the fact to a few people will have to much booze running through their veins still… on boxing day, the run has moved to 30th .
If you have not made your Christmas list for Santa yet, then ask for a PMR radio /walkie talkie to fill your socking on Christmas morning
The run will be taking in the country side west of Reading ! The meeting point will be near J12 M4. 7am. Please email for details.

1. Turbofun

[Robatr0n]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)

[R1_JON]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting

[Baldylocks]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks

[bmwdrivernigel]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks
5.bmwdrivernigel

[AngryS3Owner]

me me me, however I might need a lift if I can't get my car sorted out as it need a few things fixing before another spirited run.

I think it might be a let down after after experiencing a 535d (580Nm @1750rpm ) all weekend.

[Dave B S3]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks
5.bmwdrivernigel
6.Dave B S3 (with 4x VHF radios for us to use)

[Robatr0n]

Depressing isn't it?

It feels seriously quick when you whack your foot down from a standstill but in gear it doesn't feel all that quick until you look at how fast you are going.

Very jealous of your long weekend in the 535d I have to say!

[AngryS3Owner]

Robatr0n said:

Depressing isn't it?

Na, it's a bloody amazing car and should be for the amount it costs , I'm just pleased to have had a go.

Robatr0n said:

It feels seriously quick when you whack your foot down from a standstill but in gear it doesn't feel all that quick until you look at how fast you are going.

I think some of my friends and family may argue with this bit Rob, there's been more than a few expletives about that car in the last few days

I actually found it was the opposite, I don't think it's much if any faster than my car from a standing start (and the 0-60 time would seem to agree) and it seems to have serious traction issues, however if it's in manual and in 2,3,4 (probably 1,5,6 too) and you accelerate hard it's mind boggling how fast it is. I agree it's very smooth though.

[Robatr0n]

Yeah its much smoother than mine which is why I think it feels slower (when I know its not!), mine is a little all or nothing to be honest.

Now all we need to do is badger Nigel for a ride in his 135i when it arrives!

Eta - Off the line it doesn't feel quicker than mine but if you manage a pull away with no wheelspin its just ridiculous!

Awesome and very deceptive car.

Edited by Robatr0n on Monday 17th December 11:57

[LilCat]

Robatr0n said:

Yeah its much smoother than mine which is why I think it feels slower (when I know its not!), mine is a little all or nothing to be honest.

Now all we need to do is badger Nigel for a ride in his 135i when it arrives!

Ride??

More like drive right??

Wink wink nudge nudge eye lids flickering... ohhh pretty please???

[Robatr0n]

I meant drive!

Cat drove the 130i and she drove it very well indeed, we also discovered that she infact DOES have a right foot too!

Still won't drive mine though...

[john_r]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks
5.bmwdrivernigel
6.Dave B S3 (with 4x VHF radios for us to use)
7.john_r

[GG33]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks
5.bmwdrivernigel
6.Dave B S3 (with 4x VHF radios for us to use)
7.john_r
8.GG33 subject to the usual caveats

[Maff]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks
5.bmwdrivernigel
6.Dave B S3 (with 4x VHF radios for us to use)
7.john_r
8.GG33 subject to the usual caveats
9. Maff (not sure what car yet, prob Mini Cooper S)

[bmwdrivernigel]

LilCat said:

Robatr0n said:

Yeah its much smoother than mine which is why I think it feels slower (when I know its not!), mine is a little all or nothing to be honest.

Now all we need to do is badger Nigel for a ride in his 135i when it arrives!

Ride??

More like drive right??

Wink wink nudge nudge eye lids flickering... ohhh pretty please???

Perfect, Cat you can drive it anytime ( just saved myself £20 )

[Rob S]

Yeah Ill be up for this if someone would be kind enough to give me a lift again :0)

[E1DJH]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks
5.bmwdrivernigel
6.Dave B S3 (with 4x VHF radios for us to use)
7.john_r
8.GG33 subject to the usual caveats
9. Maff (not sure what car yet, prob Mini Cooper S)
10. Thunderpants

[Dizeee]

1.Turbofun
2.Robatr0n (new tyres permitting, feel free to email PH and demand they arrive on my behalf)
3.r1_jon - weather\work\hangovers permitting
4.Baldylocks
5.bmwdrivernigel
6.Dave B S3 (with 4x VHF radios for us to use)
7.john_r
8.GG33 subject to the usual caveats
9. Maff (not sure what car yet, prob Mini Cooper S)
10. Thunderpants
11. Dizeee

[Robatr0n]

E1DJH said:

10. Thunderpants

Bad wind again David?

Anyway, I am going to be sensible for a change (this doesn't happen very often). With the cold weather at the moment we should all take a little more care BUT be sure to note that I am not saying that we are careless to begin with but I have seen a few cars caught out at <15mph on public roads over the last few days in this weather.

Anyway, I'm excited about this one but unfortunately my tyres still haven't arrived.