135i in Best Motoring

Robert · 03-20-2009, 12:52 AM

Brake Test:

[u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lU4kTkF3f8w&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lU4kTkF3f8w&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b]

The race:

[u2b]<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/blDGgxWbSfE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/blDGgxWbSfE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>[/u2b]

akak1997 · 03-20-2009, 02:02 AM

wow....at the end, the 135 completely disappeared from the race. I wonder if it's running on stock run crap.

MrRoboto · 03-20-2009, 06:23 AM

Dont take Best Motoring too seriously. The outcomes are quite predictable.

m3gtrdtm · 03-20-2009, 07:36 AM

MrRoboto: Are you saying this test wasn't objective? Like they didn't try hard enough in the 1 or something?

Joey_T · 03-20-2009, 08:26 AM

Well just looking at brake test - I would say it could as well be a driver's error...

MrRoboto · 03-20-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3gtrdtm

MrRoboto: Are you saying this test wasn't objective? Like they didn't try hard enough in the 1 or something?

After watching a number of these, their seems to be many driver errors and for some reason the JDM cars always seem to get the 'best' driver and come out on top.

Good entertainment though.

Coach · 03-20-2009, 08:50 AM

The braking test does seem to be driver error.

The lapping battle had the result expected. The 135 is the only non-focused sportscar of the bunch with tires that are clearly for all around use. With the tires being reason for at least a second per lap, I would love to see all the cars with RE070's like the S2K.

MrRoboto · 03-20-2009, 08:51 AM

^^^Agree. The 135 is obviously not 'track ready'

akak1997 · 03-20-2009, 09:49 AM

At first I's bump the 135 did so poorly. But then, as a 135 owner, we know all we need is to swap out the tires. Get some better f:225/ r:255 tires, totally PnP, and it'll be a completely different car.

The driver on the 135 did mess up on one turn, he plowed big time. Guess he either gave up after that, or wasn't able to get back in.

Also, the 135 is the only car there that can actually put someone in the back seat. (the 911, do have a back seat, but come on, even small japanese guy can't fit in there, maybe a small child)

Keiichi Tsuchiya · 03-21-2009, 01:48 AM

I was busy during the week of testing or else I would've done this test. 135i is a great car but it's just not as aggressive as those other sports cars in the video. 135i offers more smoother ride than let's say 370Z, S2000 or Cayman S.

rcracer_tx · 03-21-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRoboto

Dont take Best Motoring too seriously. The outcomes are quite predictable.

Exactly, it's not exactly a reliable source...

Upgrade+ · 03-21-2009, 06:19 PM

Yeah, I had posted this here in Feb:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=japanese. Pretty cool vid though.

03-20-2009, 12:52 AM	#1
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	135i in Best Motoring Brake Test: [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lU4kTkF3f8w&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lU4kTkF3f8w&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b] The race: [u2b]<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/blDGgxWbSfE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/blDGgxWbSfE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>[/u2b]
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-20-2009, 02:02 AM	#2
akak1997 Major 66 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	wow....at the end, the 135 completely disappeared from the race. I wonder if it's running on stock run crap.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2009, 06:23 AM	#3
MrRoboto Brigadier General 1848 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Dont take Best Motoring too seriously. The outcomes are quite predictable.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2009, 07:36 AM	#4
m3gtrdtm Private 3 Rep 56 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	MrRoboto: Are you saying this test wasn't objective? Like they didn't try hard enough in the 1 or something?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2009, 08:26 AM	#5
Joey_T That's me... 17 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Well just looking at brake test - I would say it could as well be a driver's error...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2009, 08:50 AM	#7
Coach Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 204 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NASCAR Heaven iTrader: (0)	The braking test does seem to be driver error. The lapping battle had the result expected. The 135 is the only non-focused sportscar of the bunch with tires that are clearly for all around use. With the tires being reason for at least a second per lap, I would love to see all the cars with RE070's like the S2K.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2009, 08:51 AM	#8
MrRoboto Brigadier General 1848 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	^^^Agree. The 135 is obviously not 'track ready'
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2009, 09:49 AM	#9
akak1997 Major 66 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	At first I's bump the 135 did so poorly. But then, as a 135 owner, we know all we need is to swap out the tires. Get some better f:225/ r:255 tires, totally PnP, and it'll be a completely different car. The driver on the 135 did mess up on one turn, he plowed big time. Guess he either gave up after that, or wasn't able to get back in. Also, the 135 is the only car there that can actually put someone in the back seat. (the 911, do have a back seat, but come on, even small japanese guy can't fit in there, maybe a small child)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-21-2009, 01:48 AM	#10
Keiichi Tsuchiya Enlisted Member 12 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 1986 Toyota Sprinter Trueno Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tōmi, Nagano - Japan iTrader: (0)	I was busy during the week of testing or else I would've done this test. 135i is a great car but it's just not as aggressive as those other sports cars in the video. 135i offers more smoother ride than let's say 370Z, S2000 or Cayman S. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-21-2009, 06:19 PM	#12
Upgrade+ Good life 130 Rep 1,937 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (8)	Yeah, I had posted this here in Feb:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...light=japanese. Pretty cool vid though.
	Appreciate 0 Quote