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Originally Posted by kgroschi
Cool. Glad you took pictures. Just try to get 30 per second next time  |
Actually, the in car is at 60fps. But I haven't had time to go through the 100GB of video yet.
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Originally Posted by Cuz5150
Cool pics, the weather never cooperates on that island,
don't know how people deal with that.
I would be------> 
Last what's the deal with all cars being automatic???
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The auto is quicker and more economical than the manual! For the average driver the difference is probably even greater. No fumbling for a gear at the last moment, just a quick flick of the paddle and put your foot down again.
I'd say that for the average driver the only time you would miss the manual is driving at 50-75%. Below that the auto wafts along, and above that the concentration required means that paddles / auto are quicker.
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Originally Posted by creepy coupe
Fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to post. It looked a great road trip. My cars on order and thanks to your post which a reassured me I've ordered the right colour (silver) No offence to any other owners of course. Out of interest didn't any of your route include the "Top Gear" road?
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If you mean the Black Mountain Pass, then no. Just too far south to do in a day. There's a lot more Wales that we could have done, maybe next time...
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Originally Posted by SteveC
Great pics,,,,,love the coordinated car park and in-car scenic shots.
Interesting profile of drivers....seems the M135i appeals to a certain age group of fashion unconscious, denim loving males...(I would fit right in)
Regarding UK weather....there's an expression that goes something like;
"Don't like the weather? Give it 5 minutes; it'll change"
Also interesting the predominance of ATs. I have always hated ATs so was particularly nervous about ordering my car with AT, despite being really impressed at the test drive. Having driven the car for 1000 miles, partly on some really 'interesting' Yorkshire roads, I love the gearbox but am still adapting my driving style. The AT needs a very different approach given the lack of clutch and the speed of the shifts and I'm still not finding the rhythm that seemed intuitive with MT. Its in there for sure but requires a very different style of breaking and down shifting. Possibly has to do with needing to limit the revs, which is quite difficult in a car that shifts so quickly and revs so freely
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I pretty much spent the day in Sport using the paddles. You almost have to forget about gears with so many on offer and just react and shift up / down as the car seems to need.
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Originally Posted by ttimbo
Great story and pics...thank you!
As a matter of interest, does everyone's cars get a dirty rear end, especially if it's a bit wet? By that I mean obviously some sucked back dirt and road grime, as well as some exhaust carbon?
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Being a hatch, the back end does get a bit dirty. Some before and after shots from it's clean today:
