LS430 Tried to Race Me
03-25-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Mar 25 2005, 02:53 PM
Alright let's not start counting pennies here.
For those who bought the 525i/530i relax and enjoy.
545i owners don't pick on your fellow E60 brethren.
If gas savings were a factor why didn't you get a Honda Insight or Toyota Prius?
I know, i know you wanted the latest midsize BMW.
In the end it is better to be penny wise than pound foolish.
Future 550i and New M5 owners should respect us E60 5er's all!
For those who bought the 525i/530i relax and enjoy.
545i owners don't pick on your fellow E60 brethren.
If gas savings were a factor why didn't you get a Honda Insight or Toyota Prius?
I know, i know you wanted the latest midsize BMW.
In the end it is better to be penny wise than pound foolish.
Future 550i and New M5 owners should respect us E60 5er's all!
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I have to say, this was a much more interesting topic than just discussing problems. I think when people come to this forum or any forum for that matter, they may get scared away. If they read this, they will see the passion we have for our Bimmers.
As they say, if you want to go out with the Big Dogs, you got to raise your leg High.
Enjoy the psuedo holiday weekend - I am going to go an run down my tires as I am getting a new set of Dunlops from the dealer next week.
03-25-2005, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Presley348' date='Mar 25 2005, 01:44 PM
how about the 545i Vs M5 guys?? (Jk LOL)
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Debadge, Slap on bigger meats, exhaust, M Kit and go "you're not worth my time."
03-25-2005, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by derrickj' date='Mar 25 2005, 01:29 PM
I had one of those BMW experiences today that simply confirms the feeling that everyday driving creates.? A guy in a white LS430 kept trying to get me to race with him.? I had come up from behind and him and was going to pass him, when he suddenly speed up.? He floored it so I thought he was just increasing his driving speed, which was ok with me. However, he immediately slows down again.? When I change lanes, he stays next to me and he starts "jumping" his car (excelarating and letting off repeatedly).? I giggle? 
? At this point, he has not seen those two little digits following the "5" on my trunklid.? I looked over at him, he punches it and I just let him go.? No contest, not worth the waste of gas.? I get behind him and we come up to a light.? This guy starts smoking his tires at the light and looks in the rear view mirror.? This time I smile and nod and mouth "OK". 
? Light turns green, he nails it, I nail it and pass him from BEHIND 
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I had seriously considered the LS430 for all the luxury and realiability and this was just the icing on the cake that I had made the right decision.? So if you can find another sucker out there in an LS430, feel free to toy with him all you want, he doesnt stand a chance
? At this point, he has not seen those two little digits following the "5" on my trunklid.? I looked over at him, he punches it and I just let him go.? No contest, not worth the waste of gas.? I get behind him and we come up to a light.? This guy starts smoking his tires at the light and looks in the rear view mirror.? This time I smile and nod and mouth "OK". ? Light turns green, he nails it, I nail it and pass him from BEHIND ? I had seriously considered the LS430 for all the luxury and realiability and this was just the icing on the cake that I had made the right decision.? So if you can find another sucker out there in an LS430, feel free to toy with him all you want, he doesnt stand a chance
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Strangely enough, I can take this particular onramp a few miles an hour faster than my E36 M3. Either the Dynamic Drive is awesome or my Balls have gotten bigger
03-25-2005, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Mar 25 2005, 11:47 PM
[quote name='derrickj' date='Mar 25 2005, 01:29 PM']I had one of those BMW experiences today that simply confirms the feeling that everyday driving creates.? A guy in a white LS430 kept trying to get me to race with him.? I had come up from behind and him and was going to pass him, when he suddenly speed up.? He floored it so I thought he was just increasing his driving speed, which was ok with me. However, he immediately slows down again.? When I change lanes, he stays next to me and he starts "jumping" his car (excelarating and letting off repeatedly).? I giggle? ?? At this point, he has not seen those two little digits following the "5" on my trunklid.? I looked over at him, he punches it and I just let him go.? No contest, not worth the waste of gas.? I get behind him and we come up to a light.? This guy starts smoking his tires at the light and looks in the rear view mirror.? This time I smile and nod and mouth "OK". ?? Light turns green, he nails it, I nail it and pass him from BEHIND ??
I had seriously considered the LS430 for all the luxury and realiability and this was just the icing on the cake that I had made the right decision.? So if you can find another sucker out there in an LS430, feel free to toy with him all you want, he doesnt stand a chance
?? At this point, he has not seen those two little digits following the "5" on my trunklid.? I looked over at him, he punches it and I just let him go.? No contest, not worth the waste of gas.? I get behind him and we come up to a light.? This guy starts smoking his tires at the light and looks in the rear view mirror.? This time I smile and nod and mouth "OK". ?? Light turns green, he nails it, I nail it and pass him from BEHIND ?? I had seriously considered the LS430 for all the luxury and realiability and this was just the icing on the cake that I had made the right decision.? So if you can find another sucker out there in an LS430, feel free to toy with him all you want, he doesnt stand a chance
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Strangely enough, I can take this particular onramp a few miles an hour faster than my E36 M3. Either the Dynamic Drive is awesome or my Balls have gotten bigger
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[/quote]realtyman your technical description of the ramp (uphill decreasing radius, 2 apex points) sounds like what one would hear between two racers talking in the pits. That kind of thinking is the difference between BMW owners and those that own other luxury "sporty" cars. Thats the way I think about driving too.
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03-25-2005, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Mar 25 2005, 08:47 PM
[quote name='derrickj' date='Mar 25 2005, 01:29 PM']I had one of those BMW experiences today that simply confirms the feeling that everyday driving creates.? A guy in a white LS430 kept trying to get me to race with him.? I had come up from behind and him and was going to pass him, when he suddenly speed up.? He floored it so I thought he was just increasing his driving speed, which was ok with me. However, he immediately slows down again.? When I change lanes, he stays next to me and he starts "jumping" his car (excelarating and letting off repeatedly).? I giggle? ?? At this point, he has not seen those two little digits following the "5" on my trunklid.? I looked over at him, he punches it and I just let him go.? No contest, not worth the waste of gas.? I get behind him and we come up to a light.? This guy starts smoking his tires at the light and looks in the rear view mirror.? This time I smile and nod and mouth "OK". ?? Light turns green, he nails it, I nail it and pass him from BEHIND ??
I had seriously considered the LS430 for all the luxury and realiability and this was just the icing on the cake that I had made the right decision.? So if you can find another sucker out there in an LS430, feel free to toy with him all you want, he doesnt stand a chance
?? At this point, he has not seen those two little digits following the "5" on my trunklid.? I looked over at him, he punches it and I just let him go.? No contest, not worth the waste of gas.? I get behind him and we come up to a light.? This guy starts smoking his tires at the light and looks in the rear view mirror.? This time I smile and nod and mouth "OK". ?? Light turns green, he nails it, I nail it and pass him from BEHIND ?? I had seriously considered the LS430 for all the luxury and realiability and this was just the icing on the cake that I had made the right decision.? So if you can find another sucker out there in an LS430, feel free to toy with him all you want, he doesnt stand a chance
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Strangely enough, I can take this particular onramp a few miles an hour faster than my E36 M3. Either the Dynamic Drive is awesome or my Balls have gotten bigger
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[/quote]Probably a combination of the two, that is your dynamic drive and your balls!
How do you like that exhaust? Do you have the dual tips with modified bumper? Please elaborate, I am interested.
03-25-2005, 10:11 PM
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unless it is a stop and punch type of situation, smoking the other guy takes more than simple brute engine power.
i find most people on the roads here in canada (or north america) are clueless on effective driving techniques, which is all about timing and lines.
act at the precise moment with finesse is an art.
#1 LOOK.
the line to attack an apex/curve/bend, the position of your vehicle in traffic, when to gun flat out while holding gear, shifting and how to brake are all important factors to outrun the other dude.
although i can definitely use more horses like the 545, i feel that with my current setup i am more than adequate to be brutal.
the rest of the bunch are jealous and defintiely not worth my time.
i (we) am driving a very nice car.
boys and girls do always stay focus behind the wheel of your e60, you will find so much more pleasure screaming your baby away while the rest of the audience admire in the further distance......behind.
FMI: Watch F1 and world rally championships. learn how the professionals do it. watch closely. beaucoup benefits for your daily entertainment.
*realtyman and nick, you guys are precisely the ones i refer by knowing how to drive effectively.
i too love hugging late apexes, my best is at those 'S' bend exits.
i love to know what that dude behind thinks when he sees us doing that? ...BMW....
i find most people on the roads here in canada (or north america) are clueless on effective driving techniques, which is all about timing and lines.
act at the precise moment with finesse is an art.
#1 LOOK.
the line to attack an apex/curve/bend, the position of your vehicle in traffic, when to gun flat out while holding gear, shifting and how to brake are all important factors to outrun the other dude.
although i can definitely use more horses like the 545, i feel that with my current setup i am more than adequate to be brutal.
the rest of the bunch are jealous and defintiely not worth my time.
i (we) am driving a very nice car.
boys and girls do always stay focus behind the wheel of your e60, you will find so much more pleasure screaming your baby away while the rest of the audience admire in the further distance......behind.
FMI: Watch F1 and world rally championships. learn how the professionals do it. watch closely. beaucoup benefits for your daily entertainment.
*realtyman and nick, you guys are precisely the ones i refer by knowing how to drive effectively.
i too love hugging late apexes, my best is at those 'S' bend exits.
i love to know what that dude behind thinks when he sees us doing that? ...BMW....
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Originally Posted by rollee' date='Mar 26 2005, 02:11 AM
FMI: Watch F1 and world rally championships. learn how the professionals do it. watch closely. beaucoup benefits for your daily entertainment.
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