European Meet -- Munich / BMW Welt -- now Sat. 13th June 2009
06-20-2009, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='918256' date='Jun 20 2009, 05:50 PM
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06-22-2009, 05:46 AM
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Hey Guys,
I am sure this comment is not gonna make you happy - but from the 4(!!!) E60/61 that were scheduled to turn up for this meet, one didnt leave Munich at all for a week, 1 has transmission problems (possibly - I hope not), and 1 couldnt make it due to a new transmission. Only 1 made it home without any issues.
Oky Petes may be down to wear and tear - maybe the same with Sanjay.
But now Patrick has transmission problems with his E60 after hitting a comfortable 240Km/H on the Autobahn?! Comme on!!
I am not sure what to make of this - coincidence? back luck? or something more? If someone was to follow this post that wouldnt be as BMW focused as well all are, this would be considered very poor feedback to the BMW brand - or maybe only limited to the E60s?!
Just my 2 cents from a happy E90 owner
I am sure this comment is not gonna make you happy - but from the 4(!!!) E60/61 that were scheduled to turn up for this meet, one didnt leave Munich at all for a week, 1 has transmission problems (possibly - I hope not), and 1 couldnt make it due to a new transmission. Only 1 made it home without any issues.
Oky Petes may be down to wear and tear - maybe the same with Sanjay.
But now Patrick has transmission problems with his E60 after hitting a comfortable 240Km/H on the Autobahn?! Comme on!!
I am not sure what to make of this - coincidence? back luck? or something more? If someone was to follow this post that wouldnt be as BMW focused as well all are, this would be considered very poor feedback to the BMW brand - or maybe only limited to the E60s?!
Just my 2 cents from a happy E90 owner
06-22-2009, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Thyrus' post='919766' date='Jun 22 2009, 03:46 PM
Hey Guys,
I am sure this comment is not gonna make you happy - but from the 4(!!!) E60/61 that were scheduled to turn up for this meet, one didnt leave Munich at all for a week, 1 has transmission problems (possibly - I hope not), and 1 couldnt make it due to a new transmission. Only 1 made it home without any issues.
Oky Petes may be down to wear and tear - maybe the same with Sanjay.
But now Patrick has transmission problems with his E60 after hitting a comfortable 240Km/H on the Autobahn?! Comme on!!
I am not sure what to make of this - coincidence? back luck? or something more? If someone was to follow this post that wouldnt be as BMW focused as well all are, this would be considered very poor feedback to the BMW brand - or maybe only limited to the E60s?!
Just my 2 cents from a happy E90 owner
I am sure this comment is not gonna make you happy - but from the 4(!!!) E60/61 that were scheduled to turn up for this meet, one didnt leave Munich at all for a week, 1 has transmission problems (possibly - I hope not), and 1 couldnt make it due to a new transmission. Only 1 made it home without any issues.
Oky Petes may be down to wear and tear - maybe the same with Sanjay.
But now Patrick has transmission problems with his E60 after hitting a comfortable 240Km/H on the Autobahn?! Comme on!!
I am not sure what to make of this - coincidence? back luck? or something more? If someone was to follow this post that wouldnt be as BMW focused as well all are, this would be considered very poor feedback to the BMW brand - or maybe only limited to the E60s?!
Just my 2 cents from a happy E90 owner
06-22-2009, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Thyrus' post='919766' date='Jun 22 2009, 03:46 PM
[...] from the 4(!!!) E60/61 that were scheduled to turn up for this meet, [...] Only 1 made it home without any issues.
you're right.... 
All this makes me so eager to see MORE photos and read MORE stories!!!
06-22-2009, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Thyrus' post='919766' date='Jun 22 2009, 04:46 PM
But now Patrick has transmission problems with his E60 after hitting a comfortable 240Km/H on the Autobahn?! Comme on!!
I am not sure what to make of this - coincidence? back luck? or something more? If someone was to follow this post that wouldnt be as BMW focused as well all are, this would be considered very poor feedback to the BMW brand - or maybe only limited to the E60s?!
I am not sure what to make of this - coincidence? back luck? or something more? If someone was to follow this post that wouldnt be as BMW focused as well all are, this would be considered very poor feedback to the BMW brand - or maybe only limited to the E60s?!
My "problem" is only in Sports mode, and in 3rd gear. It does not smoothly go up in revs. No other issues, but I will get it checked when I get back to Finland.
I hope that you had a good trip back to Vienna!
06-22-2009, 08:15 AM
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Wow - that sucks with the manifold and the turbo. I think the 500 NM is enough for me and I would never chip/remap again after a bad experience with our old car (Volvo V70 2.4T).
But look on the bright side: if you turbo failed on the autobahn in 200 km/h, the engine would have seen its best days, and you would have to install a new engine.
Have a safe trip back.
169.000 km's here and no problems what so ever. Always driven the car VERY gentle (too gentle maybe?), and letting it idle for a little while after 200 km/h for hours along the Autobahn A7
Wow - that sucks with the manifold and the turbo. I think the 500 NM is enough for me and I would never chip/remap again after a bad experience with our old car (Volvo V70 2.4T).
But look on the bright side: if you turbo failed on the autobahn in 200 km/h, the engine would have seen its best days, and you would have to install a new engine.
Have a safe trip back.
169.000 km's here and no problems what so ever. Always driven the car VERY gentle (too gentle maybe?), and letting it idle for a little while after 200 km/h for hours along the Autobahn A7
06-22-2009, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Thyrus' post='919930' date='Jun 22 2009, 07:06 PM
Hi Patrick - thanks yes very good trip back I hope you are having a great time on the "continent"?
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I hope you are having a great time on the "continent"?Rgds
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Yes, Central Europe is treating us well. We will be back up to Austria on Wednesday (Lienz), and then Gro?glockner to Bischofhofen on Thursday.
06-22-2009, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick E61' post='918079' date='Jun 20 2009, 08:00 PM
Greetings from Maranello, Italy. 
Nice pics, Simon!!
Pete, give us an update on your repairs! And I hope that the drive back home has gone smoothly after all this drama.
Ever since we hit 240km/h on the A9, my transmission has been acting strange when in Sport mode.
Not good.
Here are a few more pics.
And the last pic is from Livigno, Italy, where we found TAX FREE diesel, and booze at a Shell station!
Nice pics, Simon!!
Pete, give us an update on your repairs! And I hope that the drive back home has gone smoothly after all this drama.
Ever since we hit 240km/h on the A9, my transmission has been acting strange when in Sport mode.
Not good.
Here are a few more pics.
And the last pic is from Livigno, Italy, where we found TAX FREE diesel, and booze at a Shell station!
Hope those issues don't prove to be anything serious. Very envious of your cruise through Italy -- best regards to Marco
I didn't want to say it on the day, but you missed a bit...
