First drive impressions

MikeVictor · 11-05-2008, 10:03 PM

Well I had to drive from Brisbane to Toowoomba this morning to see some of my clients over the next two days which gave me the opportunity to take the new car for it's first decent drive.

As those of you with their cars would already have guessed, it was the best drive up to Two Swamps I've ever had

What seems like boundless amounts of torque and power available no matter what the gear, but so polite to just cruise along the highway with. It soaked up some of the shittier sections of road much better than I thought it might.

I was busy changing gears, backing off and giving it a squirt for the 125km trip to keep the engine load varied while the car runs in. The gearbox with it's SSK fitted was a delight to use (although I think the gf is going to complain about some of the stiffness shifting between 1st and 2nd).

The best thing right now is how stoked I am to have such a fanatastic car and to know that it's just going to get better as it loosens up.

If I have time tomorrow I was going to catch up with my old tuner and put the car on the dyno to see how the numbers look. I'll post up the results for everyone when I get back to the office Monday and can scan them in.

We've got a trip to the GC planned for Saturday after the Good Food and Wine show at South Bank for a friends birthday, then all things being equal on Sunday hopefully will be spent introducing Wolfgang to the windy roads of Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious.

Still keen to catch up, TimMc? :thumbup:

TimMc · 11-06-2008, 01:36 AM

Nebo & Glorious sound like an excellent idea. There'll be wallopers everywhere on Sunday though - to remind me I've only got one point left.
How about Mr Swift or anyone else?

Swift135 · 11-06-2008, 03:24 AM

Sounds like a great place for a drive. I went through Mt Nebo & Glorious when I was running my car in.

Caduceus · 11-06-2008, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Nebo & Glorious sound like an excellent idea. There'll be wallopers everywhere on Sunday though - to remind me I've only got one point left.
How about Mr Swift or anyone else?

I love the drive (or ride) around Glorious and Nebo but I'll never do it on a weekend. Too many Sunday drivers, D!ckheads and Wallopers as you said.

Also known to include unmarked Police cars who deliberately bait people into overtaking above the speed limit by going really slow in the twisty bits then opening up on the straights - pass them and you're gone.

It's generally quiet on a weekday - especially the back half.

Enjoy it if you go guys :thumbup:

Caduceus · 11-06-2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

If I have time tomorrow I was going to catch up with my old tuner and put the car on the dyno to see how the numbers look. I'll post up the results for everyone when I get back to the office Monday and can scan them in.

Which Tuner, Matty?

I have the day off in Brisbane tomorrow and would be interested in getting a baseline run for my 135 as well. I've got a JB3 PnP on the way from the US of A and I want to get before and after Dyno graphs. :biggrin:

Send me a pm if you get this before tomorrow.

Greg.

aedeau · 11-06-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Nebo & Glorious sound like an excellent idea. There'll be wallopers everywhere on Sunday though - to remind me I've only got one point left.
How about Mr Swift or anyone else?

heheh i smoked my brakes on my mini going down Glorious. Had to pull over on the side of the mountain with about a convoy of about 10 cars. The statesman in front of me was signaling me to pass for about 2-3kms, but i didn't know what he was on about, so just kept right on his arse

everybody's brakes were smoking, mine included, but after about a min or so the low brake fluid light went away :wink:

aedeau · 11-06-2008, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

wallopers everywhere on Sunday though - to remind me I've only got one point left.
How about Mr Swift or anyone else?

me too... opens in 6 months though, then i get 9 :thumbup:

100fires · 11-06-2008, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Nebo & Glorious sound like an excellent idea. There'll be wallopers everywhere on Sunday though - to remind me I've only got one point left.
How about Mr Swift or anyone else?

Its been 2 weeks since I picked up my car. Went to Mt Nebo last weekend and the drive is excellent. It would be great to join you on the drive. When are you guys planning to go ? If I go, you'll need to wait for me.....my 125i is has 2 less turbos :biggrin: But I love the car. Lots and lots of fun and it should help me to keep the little points I have....

MikeVictor · 11-06-2008, 03:51 PM

Ok then, I'll propose meeting up at say 3pm at the BP on Waterworks Rd. (edit - yep, this Sunday the 9th)

Does that suit everyone?

Bear in mind for people who don't know the mountains well that treating them with a lack of respect tends to result in either a) fines and demerit points, b) damaged equipment, and c) both a and b.

It's a public road so never fear 100, you're not going to be left behind

aedeau · 11-06-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 100fires

If I go, you'll need to wait for me.....my 125i is has 2 less turbos :biggrin: But I love the car. Lots and lots of fun and it should help me to keep the little points I have....

What about my poor little diesel? :wink:

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Originally Posted by mattyv

Ok then, I'll propose meeting up at say 3pm at the BP on Waterworks Rd.

Does that suit everyone?

What day/date? Sunday 9th Nov?

PS: I'm keen :biggrin:

TimMc · 11-06-2008, 08:47 PM

3pm sounds fair to me. I'm notoriously unreliable at turning up for runs on my bike or in my car but I should be there. All diesels, 125s or whoever are welcome as far as I'm concerned! If there wasn't a 135 available I'd have bought a 125 anyway - or a 123D if we could buy em here. I know these roads well but certainly won't be racing anyone. It was one of those unmarked cars (SS Comode ute) that stole 11 of my points just north of Glorious on a Sunday last year...

aedeau · 11-06-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

It was one of those unmarked cars (SS Comode ute) that stole 11 of my points just north of Glorious on a Sunday last year...

11 points in 1 go? :eyebulge:

Sweet, 3pm sounds good to me. Count me in. I heard on the radio before that there's rain forecast for Sunday.. hmm, still keen?

I might borrow the digital SLR camera from work (Canon D400). I know there's a photographer on here; any tips about taking good pics for still and moving shots? I.e. Aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc? I normally just leave it on auto, but get pretty average pics.

Kris · 11-06-2008, 09:12 PM

aedeau, slow down the shutter for the motion style effects. Might need to set the camera to Manual and then pan the camera/track the object left to right...

Takes practice!

Swift135 · 11-07-2008, 02:31 AM

I should be able to make it also. Cheers

TimMc · 11-07-2008, 06:37 AM

[quote=aedeau;280827]11 points in 1 go? :eyebulge:
quote]
Yeah, I was riding a mate's Ducati 749R while following him on his new 1098S and another guy on an MV Augusta. The unmarked black SS ute - complete with video camera & radar..., apparently had been following us for some time. When we all overtook a 4wd (as did the ute) he nabbed us for doing 42 over the limit and overtaking on double lines. It was way out of town on Mt Mee but apparently in a 60 zone? He was just going to keep following us until we did something wrong. Pretty hard not to on a 749R on a mountain road.

aedeau · 11-07-2008, 04:43 PM

hmm.. i'll definately be cruising tomorrow and sticking to the limits.

So how many people are going, 4?
- me
- TimMC
- Swift135
- mattyv

MikeVictor · 11-07-2008, 04:45 PM

[quote=TimMc;281098]

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Originally Posted by aedeau

11 points in 1 go? :eyebulge:
quote]
Yeah, I was riding a mate's Ducati 749R while following him on his new 1098S and another guy on an MV Augusta. The unmarked black SS ute - complete with video camera & radar..., apparently had been following us for some time. When we all overtook a 4wd (as did the ute) he nabbed us for doing 42 over the limit and overtaking on double lines. It was way out of town on Mt Mee but apparently in a 60 zone? He was just going to keep following us until we did something wrong. Pretty hard not to on a 749R on a mountain road.

it's funny because it's true.

I still have fond memories of the day I go to spend "bedding in" a new RSV Mille and an MV Augusta about 6 years ago for a dealership I was good friends with.

ozigreg · 11-08-2008, 03:15 PM

I would love to join you guys this afternoon, but Sunday family duties have priority.

The Nebo run splits my personality. Its a lovely drive in the car, howevere the amount of time I have spent cycling up and down that hill for training, scares me as to how some people drive with no regard for what may be half way around the next corner.

100fires · 11-08-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

3pm sounds fair to me. I'm notoriously unreliable at turning up for runs on my bike or in my car but I should be there. All diesels, 125s or whoever are welcome as far as I'm concerned! If there wasn't a 135 available I'd have bought a 125 anyway - or a 123D if we could buy em here. I know these roads well but certainly won't be racing anyone. It was one of those unmarked cars (SS Comode ute) that stole 11 of my points just north of Glorious on a Sunday last year...

Bugger.... just remembered that I have a prior family b'day party to attend this afternoon....So annoyed, as I would have loved the drive. Guys, please let me know how you go and I will definitely be at the next one, as I am sure there will me many more.

OzBMW84 · 11-08-2008, 04:39 PM

What's happening?

aedeau · 11-08-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m01lim

What's happening?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyv

Ok then, I'll propose meeting up at say 3pm at the BP on Waterworks Rd. (edit - yep, this Sunday the 9th)

Does that suit everyone?

Bear in mind for people who don't know the mountains well that treating them with a lack of respect tends to result in either a) fines and demerit points, b) damaged equipment, and c) both a and b.

It's a public road so never fear 100, you're not going to be left behind

Hi All,

Just a reminder about the cruise today. I'm still keen - if you are, we're meeting at the Gap BP at 3pm today.

Hope to see you there!

aedeau · 11-08-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 100fires

Bugger.... just remembered that I have a prior family b'day party to attend this afternoon....So annoyed, as I would have loved the drive. Guys, please let me know how you go and I will definitely be at the next one, as I am sure there will me many more.

I'm sure it'll only be a a couple of hrs max? Remember the 135s only have a 53L tank, so they'll run out of fuel pretty quickly, unlike my efficient diesel :wink:

11-05-2008, 10:03 PM	#1
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	First drive impressions Well I had to drive from Brisbane to Toowoomba this morning to see some of my clients over the next two days which gave me the opportunity to take the new car for it's first decent drive. As those of you with their cars would already have guessed, it was the best drive up to Two Swamps I've ever had What seems like boundless amounts of torque and power available no matter what the gear, but so polite to just cruise along the highway with. It soaked up some of the shittier sections of road much better than I thought it might. I was busy changing gears, backing off and giving it a squirt for the 125km trip to keep the engine load varied while the car runs in. The gearbox with it's SSK fitted was a delight to use (although I think the gf is going to complain about some of the stiffness shifting between 1st and 2nd). The best thing right now is how stoked I am to have such a fanatastic car and to know that it's just going to get better as it loosens up. If I have time tomorrow I was going to catch up with my old tuner and put the car on the dyno to see how the numbers look. I'll post up the results for everyone when I get back to the office Monday and can scan them in. We've got a trip to the GC planned for Saturday after the Good Food and Wine show at South Bank for a friends birthday, then all things being equal on Sunday hopefully will be spent introducing Wolfgang to the windy roads of Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious. Still keen to catch up, TimMc? :thumbup:
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Nebo & Glorious sound like an excellent idea. There'll be wallopers everywhere on Sunday though - to remind me I've only got one point left. How about Mr Swift or anyone else? __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a great place for a drive. I went through Mt Nebo & Glorious when I was running my car in. __________________
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Ok then, I'll propose meeting up at say 3pm at the BP on Waterworks Rd. (edit - yep, this Sunday the 9th) Does that suit everyone? Bear in mind for people who don't know the mountains well that treating them with a lack of respect tends to result in either a) fines and demerit points, b) damaged equipment, and c) both a and b. It's a public road so never fear 100, you're not going to be left behind
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	3pm sounds fair to me. I'm notoriously unreliable at turning up for runs on my bike or in my car but I should be there. All diesels, 125s or whoever are welcome as far as I'm concerned! If there wasn't a 135 available I'd have bought a 125 anyway - or a 123D if we could buy em here. I know these roads well but certainly won't be racing anyone. It was one of those unmarked cars (SS Comode ute) that stole 11 of my points just north of Glorious on a Sunday last year... __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	aedeau, slow down the shutter for the motion style effects. Might need to set the camera to Manual and then pan the camera/track the object left to right... Takes practice!
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Swift135 Lieutenant 23 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 330d, M3 DCT E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I should be able to make it also. Cheers __________________
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	[quote=aedeau;280827]11 points in 1 go? :eyebulge: quote] Yeah, I was riding a mate's Ducati 749R while following him on his new 1098S and another guy on an MV Augusta. The unmarked black SS ute - complete with video camera & radar..., apparently had been following us for some time. When we all overtook a 4wd (as did the ute) he nabbed us for doing 42 over the limit and overtaking on double lines. It was way out of town on Mt Mee but apparently in a 60 zone? He was just going to keep following us until we did something wrong. Pretty hard not to on a 749R on a mountain road. __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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aedeau Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 244 Posts Drives: VE Clubsport R8 LS3 6.2Ltr Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	hmm.. i'll definately be cruising tomorrow and sticking to the limits. So how many people are going, 4? - me - TimMC - Swift135 - mattyv
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ozigreg New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW 120d M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I would love to join you guys this afternoon, but Sunday family duties have priority. The Nebo run splits my personality. Its a lovely drive in the car, howevere the amount of time I have spent cycling up and down that hill for training, scares me as to how some people drive with no regard for what may be half way around the next corner.
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OzBMW84 Private First Class 49 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 340i M Sport Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	What's happening?
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