So just how hard are you driving your 1er?

BMWDave · 07-24-2008, 10:15 AM

As the thread title states, I'm wondering what "school of run in" has everyone been taking with their new 1er's?

I've "tried" to stick to the variable speed/load method, keeping under 4,000rpm but have given up to some extent with the tacho often beating me to 4,000 sometimes 5,000 before i get a chance to shift (too busy enjoying the ride).

I'm nearly at 1,000kms now, which isn't much for the 24 days i've had it, but as yet, i've not pushed redline with 6,000 as high as i've taken her, and that was only once.

So my question is, what have the rest of you been doing? (note: try to avoid specific info that may have mr plod knocking on your door!)

d3syd · 07-24-2008, 10:20 AM

Have about 1250km on the clock and been progressively driving her harder. Probably only to 5000rpm max though so far. Been doing the variable speed thing and I feel the shifter action is smoother.

I love this car......

Riss Racing · 07-24-2008, 03:07 PM

Drive it like you stole it!

JKAWB · 07-24-2008, 03:39 PM

Gas pedal to floor since day 1. I got to drive the hell out of her because I got 6 months of cold Afghanistan weather and no 135 coming up in a few months.

WAY · 07-24-2008, 06:24 PM

I always make sure the engine oil is up to temp, then floor it as I wish.

Yep 135 · 07-24-2008, 08:35 PM

DTC button pushed on starting up always.... well.... mostly when I remember(is there a way that this can be engaged permenantly? My memory can be crap sometimes!) once its warmed up any thing goes.

Zuzu · 07-24-2008, 09:19 PM

Have 1,850kM's on her..same as others...once oil pressure up never look at the tacho..
Stretch her out at will...

Swift135 · 07-24-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Yep 135

DTC button pushed on starting up always.... well.... mostly when I remember(is there a way that this can be engaged permenantly? My memory can be crap sometimes!) once its warmed up any thing goes.

Sounds like a good idea but you won't be able to use the cruise control, once you press the DTC the cruise won't work until you switch it back off. (or on)

Yep 135 · 07-24-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Swift135

Sounds like a good idea but you won't be able to use the cruise control, once you press the DTC the cruise won't work until you switch it back off. (or on)

Good point. I'll just have to 'uncrap' the memory.

MikeVictor · 07-24-2008, 11:41 PM

Personally, I've worked on the belief that you should

Warm the car up after you start it
After the first tank of fuel (which should be about 500km give or take), drive it the way you're going to drive it for the life of the car.

Bim135AUS · 07-25-2008, 02:23 AM

Done 1950kms so far. Basically was careful until around 1000kms and gradually rev higher till 6000rpm since then.

Avoid driving hard till warm-up.

I feel that I can now floor it without problems- I reckon having to be careful for 2500kms is way over the top- and besides the car is totally addictive to drive.......

But we all know that don't we.

Also, Andrew has just done to CDV mod this week and I now actually have a clutch instead of the useless plate that I had before the mod- thoroughly recommended. Thanks Andrew!

cozza · 07-25-2008, 04:12 AM

I've varied my driving style, which isn't avoidable given it's my only vehicle and I can't help but crawl to work along with the rest of thr traffic. When the opportunity presents itself, I go hard, but have been trying not to rev over 4500rpm. Last weekend at Black Spur though, who knows what the tacho was doing - my eyes were fixed on every upcoming twist and turn in the road.

Also, since Andrew installed the Sprint Booster, I'm at 4500rpm before I know it!

AussieRacer · 07-25-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

After the first tank of fuel (which should be about 500km give or take), drive it the way you're going to drive it for the life of the car.

I sometime barely manage 350km out of my 120i, so I'm expecting the 135i to not last me much more than 250km......

Yep 135 · 07-25-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieRacer

I sometime barely manage 350km out of my 120i, so I'm expecting the 135i to not last me much more than 250km......

I'm going for 380-400km this tank but I've been a soft c##k this last week or so. Boring boring boring ! ! !

Swift135 · 07-25-2008, 06:40 AM

I'm at 3000km and last week I saw the needle swing to near 8000rpm, I had turned off all the traction control nannies and went WOT in 2nd gear, at about 5000rpm I lost traction and before I could lift me foot I could hear the engine changing pitch and the taco had overshot 7 and was heading to 8 before it declined and changed into 3rd. The speedo needle shot up as fast as the taco. I checked the tyres when I got home and they still looked fine. From that extreme to another I got 630km out of a tank with all highway cruising and computer said 30km to empty when I filled up.

BMWDave · 07-25-2008, 09:15 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I definitely let mine get up to operating temperature before i even begin to open her up. I must admit though, the top end of the rev range...while it does ensure your licence will be made short work of by mr plod, it sure is intoxicating. God I love this car.:headbang:

:respekt::thumbup:

Sydneysider · 07-26-2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift135

I'm at 3000km and last week I saw the needle swing to near 8000rpm, I had turned off all the traction control nannies and went WOT in 2nd gear, at about 5000rpm I lost traction and before I could lift me foot I could hear the engine changing pitch and the taco had overshot 7 and was heading to 8 before it declined and changed into 3rd. The speedo needle shot up as fast as the taco. I checked the tyres when I got home and they still looked fine. From that extreme to another I got 630km out of a tank with all highway cruising and computer said 30km to empty when I filled up.

What L/100km are you getting Swift? 630km on a tank is almost doubled mine!

Zuzu · 07-26-2008, 04:31 AM

And mine.

.I am lucky to be getting 280-300 km per tank at 1800km on the clock now..

AussieRacer · 07-26-2008, 04:51 AM

It is certainly almost better than I can manage with a 120i on a pure highway cruise with two people in the car and air-con on. Best I've got is 7.2L/100km and that is mainly on cruise control sitting at 102km/h so my right foot had no say in the matter. With the 55 litre tank that would have given me a cruising range of 750km.

WAY · 07-26-2008, 08:43 AM

I am getting about 300km per tank. What is wrong with me?

Swift135 · 07-28-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydneysider

What L/100km are you getting Swift? 630km on a tank is almost doubled mine!

That trip averaged 7.8 L/100km but it was nearly all highway 110km/h with cruise on, around the city I average about 12.5.

Yep 135 · 08-01-2008, 07:42 AM

Went to W/gong from here today first time (second time really but was behind a truck last time both down and up) in some real twistie roads down and then up the Macquarie pass, nothing in front. Wow this car is as nimble as My late STI but (builds up speed) quicker in a straight line and as composed at speed as my late e39 m5. Truly awsem car.
Oh averaged 8.8lt 100kms for the trip which is better than the other two.

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d3syd Major 50 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: 135i MT, LMB, ProNav Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scamander, Tasmania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Have about 1250km on the clock and been progressively driving her harder. Probably only to 5000rpm max though so far. Been doing the variable speed thing and I feel the shifter action is smoother. I love this car...... __________________ Fun Car: 135i Manual LeMans Blue / Beige Leather / Grey Poplar / pro nav / euro plates. Delivered 24 June 08 Family Car: Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 Spare Car: Volvo V70 Sydney Car: MB 420SEL
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JKAWB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 08 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	Gas pedal to floor since day 1. I got to drive the hell out of her because I got 6 months of cold Afghanistan weather and no 135 coming up in a few months.
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Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	DTC button pushed on starting up always.... well.... mostly when I remember(is there a way that this can be engaged permenantly? My memory can be crap sometimes!) once its warmed up any thing goes.
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Have 1,850kM's on her..same as others...once oil pressure up never look at the tacho.. Stretch her out at will...
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Bim135AUS Private First Class 8 Rep 129 Posts Drives: BMW 135I Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Done 1950kms so far. Basically was careful until around 1000kms and gradually rev higher till 6000rpm since then. Avoid driving hard till warm-up. I feel that I can now floor it without problems- I reckon having to be careful for 2500kms is way over the top- and besides the car is totally addictive to drive....... But we all know that don't we. Also, Andrew has just done to CDV mod this week and I now actually have a clutch instead of the useless plate that I had before the mod- thoroughly recommended. Thanks Andrew!
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cozza ///Mthusiast 136 Rep 1,751 Posts Drives: M135i (March delivery) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've varied my driving style, which isn't avoidable given it's my only vehicle and I can't help but crawl to work along with the rest of thr traffic. When the opportunity presents itself, I go hard, but have been trying not to rev over 4500rpm. Last weekend at Black Spur though, who knows what the tacho was doing - my eyes were fixed on every upcoming twist and turn in the road. Also, since Andrew installed the Sprint Booster, I'm at 4500rpm before I know it! __________________ ///M135i: AUTO \| ALPINE WHITE \| CORAL RED LEATHER \| HEATED SEATS \| SUNROOF \| NAV \| DAB TUNER \| HARMAN KARDON \| PERFORMANCE BITS 'N' PIECES
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Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I'm at 3000km and last week I saw the needle swing to near 8000rpm, I had turned off all the traction control nannies and went WOT in 2nd gear, at about 5000rpm I lost traction and before I could lift me foot I could hear the engine changing pitch and the taco had overshot 7 and was heading to 8 before it declined and changed into 3rd. The speedo needle shot up as fast as the taco. I checked the tyres when I got home and they still looked fine. From that extreme to another I got 630km out of a tank with all highway cruising and computer said 30km to empty when I filled up. __________________
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	It is certainly almost better than I can manage with a 120i on a pure highway cruise with two people in the car and air-con on. Best I've got is 7.2L/100km and that is mainly on cruise control sitting at 102km/h so my right foot had no say in the matter. With the 55 litre tank that would have given me a cruising range of 750km. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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WAY Brigadier General 458 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I am getting about 300km per tank. What is wrong with me?
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Yep 135 Lieutenant 11 Rep 591 Posts Drives: BMW 135 manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Went to W/gong from here today first time (second time really but was behind a truck last time both down and up) in some real twistie roads down and then up the Macquarie pass, nothing in front. Wow this car is as nimble as My late STI but (builds up speed) quicker in a straight line and as composed at speed as my late e39 m5. Truly awsem car. Oh averaged 8.8lt 100kms for the trip which is better than the other two.
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