Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Coupes & Convertibles BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series
1795 messages, Last post on Oct 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM
You are in the BMW 1-Series Forum. Your Host is claires
|
|
|---|---|
|
Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 11, 2009 10:26 pm)  Think of me the next time you go through Active Pass and watch bald eagles fishing for salmon. I used to do that, in my sailboat. |
|
|
Can somebody recommend where to buy this kind of parts? Like Thule TH460R. RB43. 3028, which bike carrier is better, etc. Thanks. |
|
| I've got the Thule racks on my '01 Prelude and love 'em. They are super sturdy and once you figure out how to put them on, it is a quick and easy 5 minute hob to take on and off. | |
|
|
|
So a question for you owners of the 128i series. I am looking at purchasing one, and trying to get feedback from previous owners. In particular, I'd like your thoughts of the pros and cons of the car in your opinion... I'd appreciate any input or experience of current owners! Thanks!
|
|
| I would identify the 128i as my choice were I able to buy a new car at this time. I live in the Northeast and travel on interstates frequently as well as the usual local driving. Despite effort I have only seen one 1 series BMW in the two years since they arrived. I'm beginning to think that the car is a hoax like the moon landing. Where are they selling and showing? | |
|
Has anyone had a chance to compare the M-Sport to the standard suspension (with performance tires, not the available all-seasons which presumably bring a lower speed limiter with them) on the 135i? I assume both suspensions are the same and that the M-Sport is differentiated only by the use of the staggered tire set up. The 1 series is reported to understeer more than the 3. If my assumption about setup is correct, does the standard car give more neutral (less understeer) handling than the M-Sport? |
|
|
The 135i isn't available with standard suspension. Only M-Sport. Do they really make them available with all season tires in America? Does anybody want all seasons, ever, at all?
|
|
|
Replying to: mr42hh (Aug 09, 2009 10:20 pm) Yep, the only way to get decent tread mileage is with all-seasons, I find that I can't get much more than 15,000 miles on sticky-tread summer performance tires. There are plenty of performance rated A/S tires that'll deliver twice that mileage on a rwd car. |
|
|
Replying to: mr42hh (Aug 09, 2009 10:20 pm) |
|
|
Replying to: nkeen (Aug 13, 2009 3:45 am) So, what are "mixed performance tires?" Beats me. As for understeer/oversteer. Lots of factors play into the understeer equation. On the 135i, the staggered sized wheels as well as more weight over the nose makes it more likely to push. No doubt, BMW designed the suspension to compensate (roll bar thickness, spring rates, rebound dampening, etc.) to make the 135i handle the way they want it to. On the 128i, certainly a lighter nose and 4 identical tires all around make for less tendency to understeer - and the all-seasons have less grip than "performance" tires, which affects handling balance too. Personally, I think the 128i with standard suspension is the most neutral and entertaining to drive. More than enough power to light up the tires, and less grip means it's easier to get the car sideways.
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Coupes & Convertibles BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 BMW 1 Series
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
