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Title: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Del Boy on 18 April 2009, 20:55:13
Very very much so, I wasn't even giving it some either. It was very wet Friday but must've been doing 20MPH round a roundabout and it starting going DSC light flashing too. Also wheel spinning under heavy throttle too, I got to drive it Friday too yay!  ;D
Shouldn't really be that frisky though, 225/40/18 on the front and 255/35/18 on the back I was quite suprised next roundabout I did it again  :D
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: STMO123 on 18 April 2009, 21:05:43
That's the fun you get with RWD in the wet.
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Del Boy on 18 April 2009, 21:09:08
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That's the fun you get with RWD in the wet.
Defiantely was fun!! :)
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 April 2009, 21:16:54
Imagine what it would have been like with the other 2 cylinders! :o
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Del Boy on 18 April 2009, 21:34:13
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Imagine what it would have been like with the other 2 cylinders! :o
That's my next car, a 330d or a 530d 2006 or newer, like them shapes. Will get it within the next couple of months hopefully after this one has gone. It's not a slow car by any means though 138MPH top end for a 2.0 diesel is pretty good  :y
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2009, 22:00:30
I come from a family of beemer owners, and they do seem twitchy on slippery roads, and are woeful in the snow/ice
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Del Boy on 18 April 2009, 22:08:56
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I come from a family of beemer owners, and they do seem twitchy on slippery roads, and are woeful in the snow/ice
Yeah was worse than the Mig, and they are fun! Was quite suprisd at how twitchy it was. Hope it doesn't snow though  :o
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 18 April 2009, 22:19:01
3 series has allways been twitchy
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: TheBoy on 18 April 2009, 22:33:45
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3 series has allways been twitchy
as have 5s and 7s ;)
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 18 April 2009, 23:35:03
Mines not twitchy.....It handles like a dream.... ::) ::)......... ;D ;D
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Del Boy on 19 April 2009, 19:11:14
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Mines not twitchy.....It handles like a dream.... ::) ::)......... ;D ;D
E34 isn't that K-reg shape  :-?
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: amigov6 on 19 April 2009, 19:17:19
My 328i coupe was twitchy in the dry!!!! ;D
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: smoothomega on 19 April 2009, 19:18:21
I had a 525 many years ago, the thing spent more time sideways than the Mk1 3 litre capri i had and that was very tail happy but fantastic fun, oh how i wish i still had my capri and my escort RS2000, those were the days  :'(
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: amigov6 on 19 April 2009, 19:21:50
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I had a 525 many years ago, the thing spent more time sideways than the Mk1 3 litre capri i had and that was very tail happy but fantastic fun, oh how i wish i still had my capri and my escort RS2000, those were the days  :'(
RS2000, mmmmmmm :P :P 8-)
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 19 April 2009, 21:55:43
Yep lsg i`ve got the classic Beemer 5 series the best of the lot IMHO.....Pity its a 2ltr...... ;D ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: TheBoy on 19 April 2009, 21:58:50
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Yep lsg i`ve got the classic Beemer 5 series the best of the lot IMHO.....Pity its a 2ltr...... ;D ;D ;D :D
Thats why its not twitchy ;D
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 19 April 2009, 22:00:05
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.....i`m saving up for a mv6......i should have £5 by xmas 2015.... :y
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: AndyVXR300 on 19 April 2009, 22:01:44
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I had a 525 many years ago, the thing spent more time sideways than the Mk1 3 litre capri i had and that was very tail happy but fantastic fun, oh how i wish i still had my capri and my escort RS2000, those were the days  :'(
RS2000, mmmmmmm :P :P 8-)


My RS Cosworth was a nightmare in the wet.... but fun
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 April 2009, 22:17:23
I've had the tail of the Westfield wagging at 80 MPH in 5th. I did drive it in snow once. I doubt I'll bother again. ;D That's what comes of having 205 section tyres with only 650 Kg. On anything other than grippy tarmac you're better off not spreading the weight over such a large contact patch.

Kevin
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 April 2009, 22:23:09
Years ago (tuned Sunbeam with forest suspension) driving to work there was about a mile of loose chippings and I started geting faster and faster.

Suddenly realised speedo at 90*, left hand bend right hand lock and looking out of my side window.

I suddenly realised then why they were successfull rally cars!

* No units no problem could be miles per year or km/h or m/s, also a lot of power oversteer
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: woodsy_mv6 on 20 April 2009, 12:55:12
My E32 750i as so easy to dance round roundabouts 8-)


....despite the lack of an LSD :o
Title: Re: BMW frisky in the wet
Post by: Del Boy on 20 April 2009, 19:55:42
Dread to think what it'll be like if I get a 330d/530d   :o