The "Have a great drive" thread

Welcome to NBA Jam · 04-09-2015, 08:36 PM

This forum is all about support for the E9X chassis, but we don't spend enough time talking about why we love our cars. This thread is a positive one: it's all about enjoying your drive.

Post your story from today. Talk about the good things that keeps you coming back to your E9X.

For me? Every day when I walk out to my car, whether I'm going to or leaving work, I'm happy as all getout to drive it. Even if it's the worst day, I walk on out to my car and everything that bothered me from the day disappears. That's why I drive my E92.

Why do you drive yours?

Longdoggy · 04-09-2015, 08:44 PM

Its such an awesome drive. Driving my E90 gives me such euphoria, its like a full body boner every time I start her up.
Everything about the car makes me feel good, even seeing her in the garage when I walk out to my Jeep for the daily commute.

ethanjoon · 04-09-2015, 08:44 PM

Today I was at the New York International Auto Show. There were truly some spectacular cars on display, and with each passing second I grew more and more anxious to get into my baby and feel the thrill!

bimmette · 04-09-2015, 09:00 PM

Today the sun was out so my roof was down. I enjoyed turning corners fast and hearing my exhaust (even though it's stock, it sounds good). Wind blowing in my hair, I love my e93!

Needbmwpartzz · 04-09-2015, 10:31 PM

I'll bite!
When I first stepped outside and looked at her,I still keep thinking how much I love the styling and ogle at every curve/line/detail.....truly a beautiful car.
Also this is still the best driving car I have had the luxury to own

sleepydinosaur · 04-10-2015, 12:31 AM

Hearing the sound of an I6 makes my day. Having one in a wagon is extra sweet.

People love to tailgate me thinking a beige wagon must be driven by a grandma. That was until I took a corner and leave them far behind.

Dark_Knight_335 · 04-10-2015, 05:08 AM

I look forward to the top down rides on warm nights after work that let the troubles of the day drift away.

It makes me happy to know that the dealer finally fixed my hard top, and I will never have any more problems for the rest of my life!

e92_boost · 04-10-2015, 06:16 AM

Can't get enough enjoying the thrill of it and the backfires it does when the car drops in rpm or I'm shifting and I always get compliments on the looks and sound

smuler · 04-10-2015, 07:04 AM

Owned car since Mid October, and yesterdayI took it to one of my favourite winding mountain stretches.

My previous car was an E46 and I was seriously impressed the E92's superior handling at high speed and the supportiveness of seats in tight corners at the limit
Plus there is so much power with 335i; when having to slow, you're back up at top speed in not time.

Awesome car.

I have a DCT and usually drive in manual mode, using stick, but on the twisting roads it was good to use the paddle shift.

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roccy_miyagi · 04-10-2015, 08:39 PM

just the way the sunlight hits that vermillion, & i catch myself day dreamin about future mods that i want to do

Efthreeoh · 04-10-2015, 08:41 PM

I've been driving mine for 160 miles a day for the past 278,000 miles. 'nuff said...

bimmette · 04-10-2015, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

top down rides on warm nights after work that let the troubles of the day drift

edited: ok, much better

Needbmwpartzz · 04-10-2015, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmette

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I used to look forward to the top down rides on warm nights after work that let the troubles of the day drift away.

Now I just live with the constant fear that my piece of shit hardtop can start to leak again at any time.

Way to ruin the happy vibe of this thread!!!

I thought this was going to be a good thread too....how naive of me!
Hey let's turn this into a 328 vs 335 thread or which oil to use,or rft vs non-rft!
Sorry Op but I didn't start this

Dark_Knight_335 · 04-11-2015, 01:34 AM

Did I not mention that I drive it to let my troubles drift away? Pfft........

There.... fixed- everybody back in their happy place now? Now, put away your damn pitchforks and carry on.

All that remains to be done now is for @Needbmwpartzz and @bimmette to edit their posts and delete that stupid quote of mine and my heinous, negative blemish on this otherwise shiny, happy thread shall be forever expunged from the e90post universe

Sorry all, I really want to enjoy this car... believe me- I do. As a matter of fact, I really am enjoying the car- for now.

bimmette · 04-11-2015, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Did I not mention that I drive it to let my troubles drift away? Pfft........

There.... fixed- everybody back in their happy place now? Now, put away your damn pitchforks and carry on.

All that remains to be done now is for @Needbmwpartzz and @bimmette to edit their posts and delete that stupid quote of mine and my heinous, negative blemish on this otherwise shiny, happy thread shall be forever expunged from the e90post universe

Sorry all, I really want to enjoy this car... believe me- I do. As a matter of fact, I really am enjoying the car- for now.

Done

Aashenfox · 04-11-2015, 04:31 AM

Cold start still sends shivers down my spine. Every day. Akra for the win.

BBBBBRRRRRRRRRRUM!!!!!

Still look back at her at least twice when walking away. As someone said above, the E92 is a truly beautiful car. Slowly slowly, she's becoming my car, as I do little details to separate her from the pack. Plastidipped the kidney grills last weekend, first time using the stuff and it came out amazing, very happy, don't see what all the hate is about, cost me half a can of plastidip (9 bucks) instead of 80+ for factory black ones. Yesterday I vinyl wrapped the fake wood interior with brushed steel and plastidipped the ashtray lids. Looks amazing, my first time wrapping too and also came out good (not perfect, I have some imperfections, but its ok). I'll take some pics later when she's back in one piece.

04-09-2015, 08:36 PM	#1
Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3885 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	The "Have a great drive" thread This forum is all about support for the E9X chassis, but we don't spend enough time talking about why we love our cars. This thread is a positive one: it's all about enjoying your drive. Post your story from today. Talk about the good things that keeps you coming back to your E9X. For me? Every day when I walk out to my car, whether I'm going to or leaving work, I'm happy as all getout to drive it. Even if it's the worst day, I walk on out to my car and everything that bothered me from the day disappears. That's why I drive my E92. Why do you drive yours? Last edited by Welcome to NBA Jam; 04-09-2015 at 09:25 PM..
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Longdoggy Master Bates 80 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340 xDrive Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Its such an awesome drive. Driving my E90 gives me such euphoria, its like a full body boner every time I start her up. Everything about the car makes me feel good, even seeing her in the garage when I walk out to my Jeep for the daily commute. __________________ CURRENT: 2020 G20 M340 xDrive — Carbahn Tune RETIRED: 2011 E90 335i xDrive — Cobb AP3, PE Exhaust, Alpina TCU Flash, VRSF Charge Pipe 2017 Estoril Blue X1 M Sport — JB4
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ethanjoon Major 186 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Today I was at the New York International Auto Show. There were truly some spectacular cars on display, and with each passing second I grew more and more anxious to get into my baby and feel the thrill! __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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bimmette YouTube.com/TvTara 6456 Rep 4,714 Posts Drives: like I stole it! (11 m3 E93) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Today the sun was out so my roof was down. I enjoyed turning corners fast and hearing my exhaust (even though it's stock, it sounds good). Wind blowing in my hair, I love my e93! __________________ Watch my DIY mods at: YouTube/TvTara Follow me on Instagram at: TvTara1
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 854 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	I'll bite! When I first stepped outside and looked at her,I still keep thinking how much I love the styling and ogle at every curve/line/detail.....truly a beautiful car. Also this is still the best driving car I have had the luxury to own
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sleepydinosaur Private 30 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E91 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Hearing the sound of an I6 makes my day. Having one in a wagon is extra sweet. People love to tailgate me thinking a beige wagon must be driven by a grandma. That was until I took a corner and leave them far behind. __________________ E91 328i LCI \| Golf GTI MkV \| 997.2
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	I look forward to the top down rides on warm nights after work that let the troubles of the day drift away. It makes me happy to know that the dealer finally fixed my hard top, and I will never have any more problems for the rest of my life!
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04-10-2015, 06:16 AM	#8
e92_boost Captain 224 Rep 703 Posts Drives: Smart Car Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Kenosha Wi iTrader: (0)	Can't get enough enjoying the thrill of it and the backfires it does when the car drops in rpm or I'm shifting and I always get compliments on the looks and sound Attached Images __________________ ESS G1 e90 - BBS E88
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04-10-2015, 07:04 AM	#9
smuler First Lieutenant 51 Rep 306 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	Owned car since Mid October, and yesterdayI took it to one of my favourite winding mountain stretches. My previous car was an E46 and I was seriously impressed the E92's superior handling at high speed and the supportiveness of seats in tight corners at the limit Plus there is so much power with 335i; when having to slow, you're back up at top speed in not time. Awesome car. I have a DCT and usually drive in manual mode, using stick, but on the twisting roads it was good to use the paddle shift.
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04-10-2015, 08:39 PM	#10
roccy_miyagi @Dat.Vermillion.E92 90 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 2017 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	just the way the sunlight hits that vermillion, & i catch myself day dreamin about future mods that i want to do __________________ A Simple E92 from Jersey ..Mod Thread.. NJ Vermillion Red Mettalic E92 BMWCCA NJ
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04-10-2015, 08:41 PM	#11
Efthreeoh General 17494 Rep 18,835 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I've been driving mine for 160 miles a day for the past 278,000 miles. 'nuff said... __________________ A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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04-11-2015, 01:34 AM	#14
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Did I not mention that I drive it to let my troubles drift away? Pfft........ There.... fixed- everybody back in their happy place now? Now, put away your damn pitchforks and carry on. All that remains to be done now is for @Needbmwpartzz and @bimmette to edit their posts and delete that stupid quote of mine and my heinous, negative blemish on this otherwise shiny, happy thread shall be forever expunged from the e90post universe Sorry all, I really want to enjoy this car... believe me- I do. As a matter of fact, I really am enjoying the car- for now.
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04-11-2015, 04:31 AM	#16
Aashenfox Captain 128 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi 6AT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brit in Greece iTrader: (0)	Cold start still sends shivers down my spine. Every day. Akra for the win. BBBBBRRRRRRRRRRUM!!!!! Still look back at her at least twice when walking away. As someone said above, the E92 is a truly beautiful car. Slowly slowly, she's becoming my car, as I do little details to separate her from the pack. Plastidipped the kidney grills last weekend, first time using the stuff and it came out amazing, very happy, don't see what all the hate is about, cost me half a can of plastidip (9 bucks) instead of 80+ for factory black ones. Yesterday I vinyl wrapped the fake wood interior with brushed steel and plastidipped the ashtray lids. Looks amazing, my first time wrapping too and also came out good (not perfect, I have some imperfections, but its ok). I'll take some pics later when she's back in one piece. __________________ 08 E92 335xi 6AT, Sapphire Black Metallic Modlist: 19x8.5+32/19x9.5+35 BBS CH-R Black, Michelin PSS 225/35/19 - 255/30/19, rolled rear fenders \| KW v3 coilovers \| Akrapovic exhaust Keep it on the black stuff shiny side up! Last edited by Aashenfox; 04-11-2015 at 01:41 PM..
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