[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Chains, broteinshake.

Cali, brofessor, so don't take my word for it. Ask Jake, from State Farm

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Why do you insist on mixing contexts of this comparison? Is it just an opportunity to throw stones that you can't turn down?

Nobody asked about how well an automatic SUV handles like a sports car. That's as insightful as me saying the 128i is worthless because it couldn't climb over the snowbank that got plowed in front of my driveway.

I said when it comes to driving fun, a driver's car.

[RJ_]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

^ Winter tires, brotato

Says the Californian. Enjoy your new front bumper, brochacho.

[Axius]

Actually, the 128 is a worthless poor mans car.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

+1

I'll take a 128i even with an auto over a luxury suv when it comes to driving fun. I love its size, it's a tossable car, great autocross car.

Ps I'm not a stoplight or straight line racer so your 500hp or 1,000hp behemoth will never strike my fancy.

Sorry!

Hey...there are plenty of 500+hp cars that can turn and brake hard. See below

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

+1

I'll take a 128i even with an auto over a luxury suv when it comes to driving fun. I love its size, it's a tossable car, great autocross car.

Ps I'm not a stoplight or straight line racer so your 500hp or 1,000hp behemoth will never strike my fancy.

Sorry!

Yes, because we AutoX daily, in traffic on the way to work.

I've posted this before somewhere in here, i think. But last summer i was in NC in the RRS doing some hiking. We went down this auto trail which turned out to be a 1 way paved road that lead to the previously pictured waterfall. When leaving the waterfall the 1 way road was jam packed with people going 2mph and it was a loop with 7miles to go before getting to an outlet. There was only one other option and that was down a road that had a sign at the beginning of it that read; "High clearance 4x4 vehicles only". That's the route we took and there were 6 stream crossings, plenty of ups and downs, rocks to climb over and muddy sections to navigate. To my surprise, that dirt 4x4 only road was one of the 4 roads that are off of the 117 turn 11 mile stretch of road that is Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon) and it comes out at about mile 10. So i had 10 miles of hard switchbacks, dipping banked turns, short straights and plenty of cars & bikes buzzing around. I dropped the suspension down, put the tranny in manual mode and got to work.

I'm sure the 4 or 5 light weight, tossable cars were pissed when i pulled out in front of them. They seemed eager to try and pass me while my passenger secured the cooler and other lose luggage in the back seat. But it likely didn't take them long to realized that like most, they underestimated the road holding capabilities of the RRS as well as the straight line speed it generates. Within a mile they weren't in my mirrors anymore. At the end of the 10 miles there is a boat ramp where some drivers stop for a rest. I pulled over there to get some pics of the fog on the river. As i was walking back to the vehicle after snapping 10 or so pics, that group of light weight, tossable cars finally made it down and were able to pass the slow, lumbering, top heavy, luxury SUV.

I've been down Deals Gap multiple times in an E46M3 and on a RC-51. This most recent time in the RRS was by far and away the most enjoyable run down that stretch of road. Especially when getting to school some ignorant "sports" car drivers.

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Hey...there are plenty of 500+hp cars that can turn and brake hard. See below

I said 500hp or 1,000hp behemoth, not 500hp cars. Lol

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Yes, because we AutoX daily, in traffic on the way to work.

If you're driving a BMW you should be slaloming through traffic 24/7 like it's LeMans.


It's written in the introductory preface of all manuals.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

I said 500hp or 1,000hp behemoth, not 500hp cars. Lol

Some call M3's and M6's overweight behemoths!!

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Some call M3's and M6's overweight behemoths!!

Especially in a conversation about tossable cars.

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by Axius

If you're driving a BMW you should be slaloming through traffic 24/7 like it's LeMans.


It's written in the introductory preface of all manuals.

And some of the potholes are strategically placed by the DOT to check your driving skills.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

And some of the potholes are strategically placed by the DOT to check your driving skills.

Go to MI and the drunks will plow through all the pot holes, and the sobers will be swerving left and right to avoid them all.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

Yes, because we AutoX daily, in traffic on the way to work.

I've posted this before somewhere in here, i think. But last summer i was in NC in the RRS doing some hiking. We went down this auto trail which turned out to be a 1 way paved road that lead to the previously pictured waterfall. When leaving the waterfall the 1 way road was jam packed with people going 2mph and it was a loop with 7miles to go before getting to an outlet. There was only one other option and that was down a road that had a sign at the beginning of it that read; "High clearance 4x4 vehicles only". That's the route we took and there were 6 stream crossings, plenty of ups and downs, rocks to climb over and muddy sections to navigate. To my surprise, that dirt 4x4 only road was one of the 4 roads that are off of the 117 turn 11 mile stretch of road that is Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon) and it comes out at about mile 10. So i had 10 miles of hard switchbacks, dipping banked turns, short straights and plenty of cars & bikes buzzing around. I dropped the suspension down, put the tranny in manual mode and got to work.

I'm sure the 4 or 5 light weight, tossable cars were pissed when i pulled out in front of them. They seemed eager to try and pass me while my passenger secured the cooler and other lose luggage in the back seat. But it likely didn't take them long to realized that like most, they underestimated the road holding capabilities of the RRS as well as the straight line speed it generates. Within a mile they weren't in my mirrors anymore. At the end of the 10 miles there is a boat ramp where some drivers stop for a rest. I pulled over there to get some pics of the fog on the river. As i was walking back to the vehicle after snapping 10 or so pics, that group of light weight, tossable cars finally made it down and were able to pass the slow, lumbering, top heavy, luxury SUV.

I've been down Deals Gap multiple times in an E46M3 and on a RC-51. This most recent time in the RRS was by far and away the most enjoyable run down that stretch of road. Especially when getting to school some ignorant "sports" car drivers.

....I stopped reading after 'I was in NC...'

No call or heads up for the Bacon Master or I.....

So disappointed.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

....I stopped reading after 'I was in NC...'

No call or heads up for the Bacon Master or I.....

So disappointed.

This was well before our love triangle began. The bacon master wasn't even a member back then.

[Axius]

ASB should come with me when I go down to FL.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by Axius

ASB should come with me when I go down to FL.

DAMN!! That would be fun as hell....

Not sure my leash extends that far

[Axius]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

DAMN!! That would be fun as hell....

Not sure my leash extends that far

It'd only be for a couple days. Tell her I promise to return you in one piece!

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by Axius

It'd only be for a couple days. Tell her I promise to return you in one piece!

You're goin to corrupt her Robbie.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by Axius

It'd only be for a couple days. Tell her I promise to return you in one piece!

WTF?? Just tell her you're going out and you'll be back in a few days. ASBSECU E93 ain't got a hair on his ass if he doesn't TELL his woman what's happening.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

You're goin to corrupt her Robbie.

Nah, we more or less just compliment each other.

[Axius]

Originally Posted by Mr Tonka

WTF?? Just tell her you're going out and you'll be back in a few days. ASBSECU E93 ain't got a hair on his ass if he doesn't TELL his woman what's happening.

Then after that, you'll have to let your ball and chain know that you're coming up to NC for an extended weekend.

[RJ_]

Originally Posted by Axius

Nah, we more or less just compliment each other.

Lol, I'm just imagining you and ASB actually doing this. Two dudes in an M3 whispering sweet nothings to each other.

However true that may be, I'm sure you two complement each other nicely.

/tara