What's the best way to launch a 535i SA?
11-01-2007, 04:04 PM
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Why not arrange an early Sunday morning drive, say 4am? I'm sure anywhere is quite sparse at that time. The only problem with that is probably trying to explain to wifey where you are going at that time. 
11-01-2007, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='488786' date='Nov 1 2007, 07:11 PM
The only other problem with 4am is that any other vehicle on the road is probably a cop... 
11-02-2007, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='488767' date='Nov 1 2007, 07:06 PM
We all think you're lying now. There is no race. Come on admit it. You've had 20 days to find an empty stretch of road that you can both be at, at the same time, for about 60 seconds.
Of the four scheduled races, each one instigated by me, my opponent at the last minute was not able to make three of them. We are both running businesses so I understand. He did show up yesterday morning when we ran into the Cop and traffic issue though.
Any of us, including me, would do whatever we needed to have the race. My opponent is willing but does not have the need to do this as we do. Also, I do business with this guy and I could be close to be considered a "stalker" right now. I'm sure we will do this, it's just not date and time certain right now.
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='489122' date='Nov 2 2007, 02:44 PM
Is there nobody else on this forum in a 550 that lives close enough and is willing? 
I raced a 535 months ago and posted it here, I was clearly faster , big deal. In fact it was in response to a post from pennetta asking if anyone had raced a 550 vs a 535.
11-02-2007, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='489129' date='Nov 2 2007, 03:53 PM
I raced a 535 months ago and posted it here, I was clearly faster , big deal. In fact it was in response to a post from pennetta asking if anyone had raced a 550 vs a 535.
Tell us if that is wrong, it will save me from driving around everyday with 1/8 tank of gas in my car in case I race this guy by me.
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Originally Posted by pennetta' post='489142' date='Nov 2 2007, 03:32 PM
I remember reading it. I think it stated that you were racing some other guy on the road and once you got over 100mph+ you were blowing him away. Usually its the size of your balls, not the power of your car, that dictates how fast you can go. It wasn't clear if he gave up or you were indeed faster so I did not consider it a conformed kill.
Tell us if that is wrong, it will save me from driving around everyday with 1/8 tank of gas in my car in case I race this guy by me.
Tell us if that is wrong, it will save me from driving around everyday with 1/8 tank of gas in my car in case I race this guy by me.
Confirmed, I was faster, he came from behind and hit it first,I hit and passed him and kept pulling ahead up hill.I shut it down when I saw a car coming towards us. The 550 was definitely faster but the 535 was no slouch ! I have no idea if he had less or more gas etc but I never drive with less than half a tank and I did have a passenger. NBD !!
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Why don't you guys just whip them out and see whose is bigger? That might be easier on your schedules and more environment friendly (well, don't get too friendly)! 
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='489271' date='Nov 2 2007, 11:13 PM
Why don't you guys just whip them out and see whose is bigger? That might be easier on your schedules and more environment friendly (well, don't get too friendly)!