1 Series Test Day
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Printed Date: 20-May-2024 at 14:19
Topic: 1 Series Test Day
Posted By: CarlA
Subject: 1 Series Test Day
Date Posted: 08-August-2004 at 19:53
I have just returned from a 1 series test day at Rockingham.
Pictures and a write up at :
http://freespace.virgin.net/carl.alford/1_series_test_drive_event.htm - 1_series_test_drive_event
Cheers,
Carl.
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 16:03
I have to admit from some angles the 1 series is growing on me.
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Posted By: BMWE34sport
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 16:06
I really like the look of the series 1 very tasty
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Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 16:12
From the inside it grabbed me the most. I got in it, straight out on the track and was immediately chucking it about like the Z1. It is bl**dy brilliant to drive!!!
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Posted By: CarlA
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 17:59
I agree the 2.0 was great fun, very light and with fantastic feel, can't wait for the M2 version
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 21:59
I've heard from "an informed source" that certain liberties were taken with the opposition at the launch/test days at Rockingham to make the 1 Series 'appear' to perform better!?
Did you happen to notice for instance how much the tyres squealed on the Alfa??
(ps - *** knows why they should, but if BMW decided to make a //M 1 series, what do they call it??)
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 22:16
thepits wrote:
(ps - *** knows why they should, but if BMW decided to make a //M 1 series, what do they call it??) |
AFAIK, it will be the M2 (coupes & ///M being even numbered)
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 09-August-2004 at 23:14
CarlA wrote:
I have just returned from a 1 series test day at Rockingham.
Pictures and a write up at :
http://freespace.virgin.net/carl.alford/1_series_test_drive_event.htm - 1_series_test_drive_event
Cheers,
Carl.
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A nicely written review there , pity the car looks so bloody awful in silver looks fine enough from the front on that cornering picture, but the side profile... oh dear...
just my opinion of course and I don't matter cos i don't have the cash to buy one anyway
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 10-August-2004 at 09:14
So how come you got to go to the event in the first place?
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Posted By: mitulal4u
Date Posted: 10-August-2004 at 10:06
yep 1 series looks good. I heard the 120d is not bad either 163 BHP.
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Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 10-August-2004 at 15:18
thepits wrote:
I've heard from "an informed source" that certain liberties were taken with the opposition at the launch/test days at Rockingham to make the 1 Series 'appear' to perform better!?
Did you happen to notice for instance how much the tyres squealed on the Alfa?? |
I didn't see any Alfas, and I made the tyres on my 1 squeal rather a lot...
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Posted By: CarlA
Date Posted: 10-August-2004 at 19:41
No Alfas or any other rivals, just BMW's so not sure where you got your info from.
The invite came as I registered on the web site for general info and it would have in polite to refuse
The style does grow on you, still not sure about the sagging sills, but the rest will grow on you.
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 10-August-2004 at 22:42
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-August-2004 at 23:24
I think it could have something to do with the Z1...
and more importantly, the M1...
both disastrous for the company, therefore would you want to name your new wunderkind after a car that you'd rather sweep under ther carpet?
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1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL
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Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 11-August-2004 at 01:14
stephenperry wrote:
I think it could have something to do with the Z1...
and more importantly, the M1...
both disastrous for the company, therefore would you want to name your new wunderkind after a car that you'd rather sweep under ther carpet? |
"Both disastrous for the company"....?
I'm quite happy with my Z1 and I'd love to have an M1 to keep it company!
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Posted By: BMWE34sport
Date Posted: 11-August-2004 at 08:49
I love the Z1 , what are they like to drive spokey ?? they look amazing I think
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 11-August-2004 at 14:17
spokey wrote:
stephenperry wrote:
I think it could have something to do with the Z1...
and more importantly, the M1...
both disastrous for the company, therefore would you want to name your new wunderkind after a car that you'd rather sweep under ther carpet?
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"Both disastrous for the company"....?
I'm quite happy with my Z1 and I'd love to have an M1 to keep it company! |
I don't think this has anything to do with how good either of the cars is, more a reflection of how well they sold and how much money BMW lost on them.
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 11-August-2004 at 18:07
That's what I meant Peter, you put it across better than me, no offence was intended Spokey
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Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 11-August-2004 at 22:10
No offence taken.
As to what it's like to drive a Z1, I can't really describe it. What I can say is, since I bought it, I've seen more windy byways than ever before, and I'm always finding excuses to go for a drive.
I guess it's the freedom of a motorbike with better handling.
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 11-August-2004 at 22:19
meaning you can't fall off and get your legs squashed
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2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto
1983 Ford Sierra XR4i
2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118
1999 BMW 323Ci
1995 BMW 318i SE
1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS
1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX
1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX
1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL
1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly
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