Your top roads in the uk for hooning yer e90

Swiller · 03-19-2009, 03:11 PM

I have tried to look to see if there is a thread on this topic, but cant find any, so i will start one....

I love hooning the 330i round quiet smooth roads, test her out a bit. Its all about how much you enjoy the drive innit. There are lots of good websites on this subject and an excellent area on another forum. I have made an effort to drive a few of em so heres worth mentioning list in south wales.. in order of preference.

1) B4235 Chepstow to usk Smooth as a babies arse and just great. perfect for the beemer.
2) A4069 Llangadog - brynammon Proper rally track style on a welsh mountain, usually deserted. Amazing scenry and hairpins galore. Crappy surfaces tho, esp on runflats.
3) B4520 - Brecon to Builth Can be a bit busy but it is superb up and down, twisty ting.
4) A40 from brecon to llandovery - hooners delight. plenty giving it some. Popular with bikers. Surprised me this one.
5) A44 anywhere west of worcester.

Hereford/monmouth/brecon/chepstow is littered with cool roads.

Cmon, post em up

R4R · 03-19-2009, 03:25 PM

B660 from bedford to the A1 cross country

zltm089 · 03-19-2009, 03:27 PM

cheers guys!!!!

Speedtrap · 03-19-2009, 04:14 PM

Even though I live in London - I always love the A618 into the snake pass from Sheffield into London.

dxb335d · 03-20-2009, 08:46 AM

Man that must be a frickin long road Jerome, aint sheffield ooop norf?

creepy coupe · 03-20-2009, 08:54 AM

If we're going to list road numbers, can we also say where they start and finish, just so those who don't know the section/area get a better idea. I know you did R4R

sheps · 03-20-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by R4R

B660 from bedford to the A1 cross country

That certainly is a great road - although when you get into Kimbolton I prefer to stay on the B645 and head out towards Higham Ferrars rather than stay on the 660 towards Catworth.

I used to drive that road everyday, and got pretty handy at traversing it at some speed, even in a wallowy old S70 Volvo!!

When we did the first Cambs meet last year I took the boys on the B645 run from Hail Weston to Higham Ferrars and then coming back we did the B660 out to Catworth, so the lads could pick up the A14 to head back. What a blast!

Have you ever detoured to Risely for a steak at the Fox and Hounds? - my favourite steak restaurant by far - maybe the next Cambs meet we should head in that direction and lunch there?

dxb335d · 03-20-2009, 11:26 AM

Sheps that was back in sep 2007

sheps · 03-20-2009, 12:13 PM

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Sheps that was back in sep 2007

Was it? Was it really that long ago?
Man, my car must have been a brand spanker when I took her out to spank her!!!

dxb335d · 03-20-2009, 12:33 PM

She was mate, as was SerJames, Evil Diesel's etc. Mine was only 6 months old haha.

- Paul - · 03-20-2009, 12:49 PM

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...8afaa2&t=h&z=8

Supposed to be good.

Budgie · 03-20-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sheps

That certainly is a great road - although when you get into Kimbolton I prefer to stay on the B645 and head out towards Higham Ferrars rather than stay on the 660 towards Catworth.

I used to drive that road everyday, and got pretty handy at traversing it at some speed, even in a wallowy old S70 Volvo!!

When we did the first Cambs meet last year I took the boys on the B645 run from Hail Weston to Higham Ferrars and then coming back we did the B660 out to Catworth, so the lads could pick up the A14 to head back. What a blast!

Have you ever detoured to Risely for a steak at the Fox and Hounds? - my favourite steak restaurant by far - maybe the next Cambs meet we should head in that direction and lunch there?

Great roads...both B660 & B645...i love the Chequers pub in bright yellow lol.

Speedtrap · 03-20-2009, 02:35 PM

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Man that must be a frickin long road Jerome, aint sheffield ooop norf?

Its quite long but some of the stretches are just mind blowing but very dangerous - Top Gear do their stuff there as well.

squeezebm · 03-20-2009, 02:45 PM

Cat and Fiddle run takes some beating

and its "up Noorf"

beemerbird · 03-20-2009, 02:59 PM

East Yorks/North Yorks: B1248 from Wetwang heading north all the way to Malton, quite challenging.

A166 from Wetwang to Stamford Bridge including Garrowby Hill - fast road.

B1249 Driffield all the way to Staxton - very challenging.

B1225 south to Horncastle (Lincs).

Skid · 07-29-2009, 05:07 AM

Favourite biking road A483 from Crossgates to Newtown. Made me get up at 5 on a Sunday morning just so that it would be almost traffic free. Very challenging with a mix of everything from fast long sweepers to narrow tight hairpins.

B4391 which goes through the Berwyn mountains from Penybontfawr to Bala is another good one and then on from Bala A4212 to Trawsfynydd which is very fast but watch out for plod.

Any roads in Wales are great when there is no traffic on them.

Swiller · 08-02-2009, 11:43 AM

did the b4519 today, most of it a military firing range. Makes you feel as though you are not on public roads, deserted with a very high hooner ratio. A boneshaker but a great road, if a private rally track floats yer boat. Some old school rally cars up there today enjoying the fun.

Porscha! · 08-04-2009, 04:37 PM

Cat and Fiddle - plus surrounding areas
Road off A517, Belper, Derbyshire leading to Kedleston Rd. Derby
Via Gellia pass, just after Cromford lights
A515 - to Ashbourne from Newhaven
Some roads round Ashover way are good fun
Road from Oakerthorpe to Matlock via Tansley is good when no traffic is about

ed335d · 08-04-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Porscha!

Cat and Fiddle - plus surrounding areas
Road off A517, Belper, Derbyshire leading to Kedleston Rd. Derby
Via Gellia pass, just after Cromford lights
A515 - to Ashbourne from Newhaven
Some roads round Ashover way are good fun
Road from Oakerthorpe to Matlock via Tansley is good when no traffic is about

Hi Nic -nice to see you back!

Porscha! · 08-04-2009, 04:40 PM

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Hi Nic -nice to see you back!

Hiya Ed, thankyou

peterg1965 · 08-05-2009, 03:09 AM

This one....

Oil Burner · 08-05-2009, 03:37 AM

nice to see you back Porscha, you have been very quiet lately, and Peter that looks a cracking road

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Swiller First Lieutenant 9 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Your top roads in the uk for hooning yer e90 I have tried to look to see if there is a thread on this topic, but cant find any, so i will start one.... I love hooning the 330i round quiet smooth roads, test her out a bit. Its all about how much you enjoy the drive innit. There are lots of good websites on this subject and an excellent area on another forum. I have made an effort to drive a few of em so heres worth mentioning list in south wales.. in order of preference. 1) B4235 Chepstow to usk Smooth as a babies arse and just great. perfect for the beemer. 2) A4069 Llangadog - brynammon Proper rally track style on a welsh mountain, usually deserted. Amazing scenry and hairpins galore. Crappy surfaces tho, esp on runflats. 3) B4520 - Brecon to Builth Can be a bit busy but it is superb up and down, twisty ting. 4) A40 from brecon to llandovery - hooners delight. plenty giving it some. Popular with bikers. Surprised me this one. 5) A44 anywhere west of worcester. Hereford/monmouth/brecon/chepstow is littered with cool roads. Cmon, post em up Last edited by Swiller; 03-20-2009 at 01:56 PM..
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squeezebm Colonel 40 Rep 2,652 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Notts iTrader: (0)	Cat and Fiddle run takes some beating and its "up Noorf"
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Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	Favourite biking road A483 from Crossgates to Newtown. Made me get up at 5 on a Sunday morning just so that it would be almost traffic free. Very challenging with a mix of everything from fast long sweepers to narrow tight hairpins. B4391 which goes through the Berwyn mountains from Penybontfawr to Bala is another good one and then on from Bala A4212 to Trawsfynydd which is very fast but watch out for plod. Any roads in Wales are great when there is no traffic on them.
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Swiller First Lieutenant 9 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	did the b4519 today, most of it a military firing range. Makes you feel as though you are not on public roads, deserted with a very high hooner ratio. A boneshaker but a great road, if a private rally track floats yer boat. Some old school rally cars up there today enjoying the fun.
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Oil Burner Captain 9 Rep 615 Posts Drives: E93 330d SE Auto Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wilts iTrader: (0)	nice to see you back Porscha, you have been very quiet lately, and Peter that looks a cracking road
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