Clipping rear alloys on curb

[RobM77]

I've recently switched to a 5 series from owning sports cars and 3 series models and this is definitely a concern as the 5 is a very long car. It reminds me of driving large vans in this sense It's no issue that you're having trouble - totally normal.

You will eventually get used to it. I've not tried this myself, but perhaps tweak the side mirrors so that you can still use them for their primary purpose, but also so that you can see the rear wheels when at low speed, or at least the bodywork. I've always set the lefthand mirror down a bit in all my cars to see the curb when parallel parking, and if that's possible I guess you could do it with both. Go slower and be careful until you adjust - you will eventually adjust, it's just very, very different from a car like the Polo.

I bet you're noticing the weight too The 530e is insanely heavy - well over 2 tonnes.

[Alex_225]

It is just a practice makes perfect type situation and obviously being mindful of it helps. Clearly you're aware of it hence the thread.

I recall driving a friends long wheelbase Sprinter van and clipping the back wheel on kerbs pulling out of junctions. At the time my daily car was a small hot hatch so took a little while to gauge. Since then my daily cars have grown from small/medium hatches to an S Class which is a pretty long car.

[Pica-Pica]

Alex_225 said:

It is just a practice makes perfect type situation and obviously being mindful of it helps. Clearly you're aware of it hence the thread.

I recall driving a friends long wheelbase Sprinter van and clipping the back wheel on kerbs pulling out of junctions. At the time my daily car was a small hot hatch so took a little while to gauge. Since then my daily cars have grown from small/medium hatches to an S Class which is a pretty long car.

You will notice the larger kerb radii on newly built streets, especially on industrial estates.

[swisstoni]

Everyone does it. Everyone swears profusely and hands over £££ to get it sorted. And tries a lot harder not to do it again.

Only real answer is to have a vehicle with tyre walls higher than most kerbs. Have one with 55 profile which seems to avoid damage.
The one with 40 profile was a nightmare.

[brillomaster]

Stop going to macdonalds drive thru. Man with a 530e company car should be dining at GBK minimum.

[Kenny6868]

Bennet said:

Whilst apostrophising simple plurals is normally incorrect, it's legitimate to overide that rule and include an apostrophe where the readability is improved by its inclusion.

I'd argue that "Drive Thru's" is one such circumstance, and that "Drive Thrus" looks weird.

Here, the primary crime against grammatical decency was committed by Macdonald's in unnecessarily abbreviating the word "through". Perhaps it fits better on the signs.

This has to be the best thing I've ever read on a car forum!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Kenny6868 said:

Bennet said:

Whilst apostrophising simple plurals is normally incorrect, it's legitimate to overide that rule and include an apostrophe where the readability is improved by its inclusion.

I'd argue that "Drive Thru's" is one such circumstance, and that "Drive Thrus" looks weird.

Here, the primary crime against grammatical decency was committed by Macdonald's in unnecessarily abbreviating the word "through". Perhaps it fits better on the signs.

This has to be the best thing I've ever read on a car forum!

But, is it wholly inaccurate? (and override not correct )

[Skyrocket21]

Kenny6868 said:

Bennet said:

Whilst apostrophising simple plurals is normally incorrect, it's legitimate to overide that rule and include an apostrophe where the readability is improved by its inclusion.

I'd argue that "Drive Thru's" is one such circumstance, and that "Drive Thrus" looks weird.

Here, the primary crime against grammatical decency was committed by Macdonald's in unnecessarily abbreviating the word "through". Perhaps it fits better on the signs.

This has to be the best thing I've ever read on a car forum!

McDonalds! Old MacDonald had a farm, ee-i-ee-i-o.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Anybody noticed the OP has not been back?

[SturdyHSV]

Skyrocket21 said:

Kenny6868 said:

Bennet said:

Whilst apostrophising simple plurals is normally incorrect, it's legitimate to overide that rule and include an apostrophe where the readability is improved by its inclusion.

I'd argue that "Drive Thru's" is one such circumstance, and that "Drive Thrus" looks weird.

Here, the primary crime against grammatical decency was committed by Macdonald's in unnecessarily abbreviating the word "through". Perhaps it fits better on the signs.

This has to be the best thing I've ever read on a car forum!

McDonalds! Old MacDonald had a farm, ee-i-ee-i-o.

McDonald's.

[av185]

Bennet said:

Whilst apostrophising simple plurals is normally incorrect, it's legitimate to overide that rule and include an apostrophe where the readability is improved by its inclusion.

I'd argue that "Drive Thru's" is one such circumstance, and that "Drive Thrus" looks weird.

Here, the primary crime against grammatical decency was committed by Macdonald's in unnecessarily abbreviating the word "through". Perhaps it fits better on the signs.

Perhaps 'Drive Trough' would be more accurate having regard to the 'food'.

[RobM77]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Anybody noticed the OP has not been back?

Live footage from his local McDonald's:

[Bennet]

Skyrocket21 said:

McDonalds! Old MacDonald had a farm, ee-i-ee-i-o.

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

override not correct

Absolute fair cop on both counts.

[ColinForsecks]

Haha thank you for the advice on both my driving skills and grammar

Regarding the driving, it's primarily when navigating around small streets that I tend to knick the outer edges of the rear wheel. When in a McDonald's drive-thru (or similar) that is unnecessarily twisty, it's knowing when to rotate the car so that I'm far enough forward for the rear wheels to miss the kerb but also making sure I don't hit the kerb with the front too! I will definitely try lowering the mirrors to see if this helps.

I actually got a red spell check line under 'drive-thrus' which is the reason why I put the apostrophe haha. Plus, as eloquently mentioned earlier, it looks weird without. You'll also be pleased to note that I have refrained from using the US term for 'kerb' in this post too

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

You've changed your handle OP!

[Pica-Pica]

ColinForsecks said:

Haha thank you for the advice on both my driving skills and grammar

Regarding the driving, it's primarily when navigating around small streets that I tend to knick the outer edges of the rear wheel. When in a McDonald's drive-thru (or similar) that is unnecessarily twisty, it's knowing when to rotate the car so that I'm far enough forward for the rear wheels to miss the kerb but also making sure I don't hit the kerb with the front too! I will definitely try lowering the mirrors to see if this helps.

I actually got a red spell check line under 'drive-thrus' which is the reason why I put the apostrophe haha. Plus, as eloquently mentioned earlier, it looks weird without. You'll also be pleased to note that I have refrained from using the US term for 'kerb' in this post too

Wait till you drive down at multi storey car parks. You cannot see the forward kerb as it falls away from you. On some you will see the tyre marks where large 4x4s drive over the kerb.

[ColinForsecks]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

You've changed your handle OP!

Yeah I thought my name would be more appropriate than a random username such as Pen Lid!

[mickyh7]

Is a 530 really that big?
I don't think it is.

[Gad-Westy]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

You've changed your handle OP!

Kerbed the last one! Sorry OP

To be more helpful, I know it's been said but this is all about timing of the turn in. The longer the wheel base of the vehicle the later you're going to have to turn in. So you're going to have to use a bit road space in front of the car. You'll soon be dialled in. It's much more natural if you often jump between various vehicles but if not I can see why it takes some time to recalibrate.

[ColinForsecks]

mickyh7 said:

Is a 530 really that big?
I don't think it is.

It is compared to a Polo GTI. I've not had it long, it just takes a bit more precision on narrow corners than I've been accustomed to