What's the best way to launch a 535i SA?
10-15-2007, 10:35 AM
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I am think about not doing the top speed runs just doing 0-60-100. I previously did have two friends go off the road with their vehicles trying to keep up with me. It wasn't a good feeling
This is a straight run though.
No spectators, thanks, but I think Thursday after 2pm.
This is a straight run though.
No spectators, thanks, but I think Thursday after 2pm.
10-15-2007, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='481826' date='Oct 15 2007, 01:35 PM
I am think about not doing the top speed runs just doing 0-60-100. I previously did have two friends go off the road with their vehicles trying to keep up with me. It wasn't a good feeling
This is a straight run though.
No spectators, thanks, but I think Thursday after 2pm.
This is a straight run though.
No spectators, thanks, but I think Thursday after 2pm.
I'm glad top hear you're only going up to 100 MPH. Be safe and have fun , very good idea to not have spectators for several reasons btw !!
Cheers
10-15-2007, 11:30 AM
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Not to through cold water on the excitement, but street racing makes me nervous, 
A Street racing patient of mine;
8in. scalp laceration
Left frontal lobe brain contusion.
GCS=10
C5 & C6 spinous process fracture.
Multiple left rib fractures 5,6,7 & 8.
Left severe middle & lower lobe lung contusions.
Size 8.0mm Endotracheal tube & Vent. support.
Left humerus midshaft fracture.
Left hemopneumothorax (chest tube x 2).
Grade 2 splenic laceration.
Left hip dislocation, (redused) with hairline femur neck fracture.
Left closed compound femur fracture, with 35lbs skeletal traction.
Please be careful out there.
A Street racing patient of mine;
8in. scalp laceration
Left frontal lobe brain contusion.
GCS=10
C5 & C6 spinous process fracture.
Multiple left rib fractures 5,6,7 & 8.
Left severe middle & lower lobe lung contusions.
Size 8.0mm Endotracheal tube & Vent. support.
Left humerus midshaft fracture.
Left hemopneumothorax (chest tube x 2).
Grade 2 splenic laceration.
Left hip dislocation, (redused) with hairline femur neck fracture.
Left closed compound femur fracture, with 35lbs skeletal traction.
Please be careful out there.
10-15-2007, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='481858' date='Oct 15 2007, 03:30 PM
Not to through cold water on the excitement, but street racing makes me nervous,
A Street racing patient of mine;
8in. scalp laceration
Left frontal lobe brain contusion.
GCS=10
C5 & C6 spinous process fracture.
Multiple left rib fractures 5,6,7 & 8.
Left severe middle & lower lobe lung contusions.
Size 8.0mm Endotracheal tube & Vent. support.
Left humerus midshaft fracture.
Left hemopneumothorax (chest tube x 2).
Grade 2 splenic laceration.
Left hip dislocation, (redused) with hairline femur neck fracture.
Left closed compound femur fracture, with 35lbs skeletal traction.
Please be careful out there.
A Street racing patient of mine;
8in. scalp laceration
Left frontal lobe brain contusion.
GCS=10
C5 & C6 spinous process fracture.
Multiple left rib fractures 5,6,7 & 8.
Left severe middle & lower lobe lung contusions.
Size 8.0mm Endotracheal tube & Vent. support.
Left humerus midshaft fracture.
Left hemopneumothorax (chest tube x 2).
Grade 2 splenic laceration.
Left hip dislocation, (redused) with hairline femur neck fracture.
Left closed compound femur fracture, with 35lbs skeletal traction.
Please be careful out there.
10-15-2007, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='480620' date='Oct 12 2007, 07:21 AM
Anyway, the 550i should be faster than the 535i .
+60 HP and more torque .
+60 HP and more torque .
10-15-2007, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='481894' date='Oct 15 2007, 04:39 PM
Your patient obviously was not driving a BMW.
10-15-2007, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='481858' date='Oct 15 2007, 03:30 PM
Not to through cold water on the excitement, but street racing makes me nervous,
A Street racing patient of mine;
<list of really, really, painful conditions redacted>
Please be careful out there.
A Street racing patient of mine;
<list of really, really, painful conditions redacted>
Please be careful out there.So, once and for all, with a brand new 550i and a chipped 535i side by side, we can answer the following question:
"What color will MiamiPhill pick for his new M5, the product of his sudden increase in business?"
10-16-2007, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='480774' date='Oct 12 2007, 02:52 PM
Whens the race?
10-16-2007, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fusion' post='482340' date='Oct 16 2007, 01:13 PM
Let a few pounds of air out of the rear tires....this will help with wheel spin.