MET Office release weather warning

....,,,,..,,.. · 08-13-2015, 10:04 AM

There has been a MET office weather alert released.

As part of this (as can be seen in link) all Sdrive cars are advised to park up.

This is due to the expected intensity of the rain and water on the roads.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weat...-flooding.html

Nick the Greek · 08-13-2015, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigand

There has been a MET office weather alert released.

As part of this (as can be seen in link) all Sdrive cars are advised to park up.

This is due to the expected intensity of the rain and water on the roads.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/weat...-flooding.html

Ah.

Now I understand.

This is why X dive cars look as if they are on stilts.

To wade through the floodwater, without getting your brogues wet....

Tengocity · 08-13-2015, 10:18 AM

Great! I can't wait to try my four-wheel drifting skills at every roundabout...

Consett Mag · 08-13-2015, 02:44 PM

Bone dry! Probably get it tomorrow when I'm at work

dicky.hillary · 08-13-2015, 03:26 PM

I think we're due to get it up this way tomorrow......

troggy1969 · 08-14-2015, 01:39 AM

Bit damp this morning

GY63 ONJ made it to the BBC news, is it on the forum?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-33907476

Ti Rich · 08-14-2015, 02:48 AM

Yes X-Drives will be OK. They do handle like a boat..... ;-)

Tengocity · 08-14-2015, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ti Rich

Yes X-Drives will be OK. They do handle like a boat..... ;-)

MarkG_M5Comp · 08-14-2015, 04:03 AM

Dammit - new tyres yesterday so no sliding for me

magic77 · 08-14-2015, 04:06 AM

new tyres probably mean even more sliding with all the storage oil in them.

Had fun yesterday with TC kicking in while even 3rd gear

Apl440i or 335d? · 08-14-2015, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ti Rich

Yes X-Drives will be OK. They do handle like a boat..... ;-)

I was going to say something about tug boat Diesel engine as well, but this is better!

Russbmw · 08-14-2015, 05:01 AM

I'm confused as to the ongoing jibes between xDrive and normal.

BMW have been making RWD cars since forever, and I don't get what the big excitement is about 4wd now it's come along.

Do many people on here live on farms or something?

Meds · 08-14-2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Russbmw

I'm confused as to the ongoing jibes between xDrive and normal.

BMW have been making RWD cars since forever, and I don't get what the big excitement is about 4wd now it's come along.

Do many people on here live on farms or something?

They're all closet Audi lovers who want 4WD as their driving skills aren't up to scratch to be able to handle a RWD car. ;-)

Beancounter_74 · 08-14-2015, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Meds

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russbmw

I'm confused as to the ongoing jibes between xDrive and normal.

BMW have been making RWD cars since forever, and I don't get what the big excitement is about 4wd now it's come along.

Do many people on here live on farms or something?

They're all closet Audi lovers who want 4WD as their driving skills aren't up to scratch to be able to handle a RWD car. ;-)

:

No, it's just that all the 330i/d drivers that wish they'd gone for the range topping 335dx model (excluding the ///M obviously

) but justify it on the grounds of "I'm a driving God and RWD is superior"

robwils · 08-14-2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Meds

They're all closet Audi lovers who want 4WD as their driving skills aren't up to scratch to be able to handle a RWD car. ;-)

robwils · 08-14-2015, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Beancounter_74

:

No, it's just that all the 330i/d drivers that wish they'd gone for the range topping 335dx model (excluding the ///M obviously ) but justify it on the grounds of "I'm a driving God and RWD is superior"

So not the 'top one' then, which as we stand is RWD

Beancounter_74 · 08-14-2015, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by robwils

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beancounter_74

:

No, it's just that all the 330i/d drivers that wish they'd gone for the range topping 335dx model (excluding the ///M obviously ) but justify it on the grounds of "I'm a driving God and RWD is superior"

So not the 'top one' then, which as we stand is RWD

F30/F31 not available as an ///M, so technically the 335dx is the top one

....,,,,..,,.. · 08-14-2015, 07:58 AM

Of course there is the other reason that car is parked up....

Being a 320i, it likely does not have enough power to handle those deeper puddles

robwils · 08-16-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Beancounter_74

F30/F31 not available as an ///M, so technically the 335dx is the top one

I'll let you argue that technicality when your parked next to one

ukbeemerboy · 08-16-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Beancounter_74

:

No, it's just that all the 330i/d drivers that wish they'd gone for the range topping 335dx model (excluding the ///M obviously

) but justify it on the grounds of "I'm a driving God and RWD is superior"

Ummm no. The reason I bought a 330d is because I wanted RWD and didn't want my sports saloon with the ride height of an X5

Nick the Greek · 08-16-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Apl000?

I was going to say something about tug boat Diesel engine as well, but this is better!

Beancounter_74 · 08-16-2015, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robwils

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beancounter_74

F30/F31 not available as an ///M, so technically the 335dx is the top one

I'll let you argue that technicality when your parked next to one

Definitely in my F31

It may be harder to argue in an F30

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