Kinda SUCKS!!!

Heidelberg328i · 09-22-2007, 09:27 AM

I finally had the perfect opportunity the other morning to FINALLY see what my 328i was capable of. Got on the Autobahn very early the other morning and there was absolutely zero traffic on it...except an E46 330ci. I decided to keep on his tail for about 9 or 10 miles. No wind, about 50 degrees and dry weather conditions, no moisture of any kind.
I got my 328i up to 140mph, then the governor kicked in, my car did her "governor lunge" to 142mph...and that was it!:mad: I have heard if I added the sport package upon purchase, they "up" the governor to 155mph...well, the E46 330ci did creep away from me after I hit my 140mph "deadline".

Just a shame, that's all...especially when you know you are in a car that CAN go faster. My RPM was sitting real pretty at 5600rpm. This car never ceases to amaze me. You just know she could maintain for a long time at that speed.

Now I know why cops hate these cars back home...nimble, amazingly quick and has ENDURANCE!:rocks:

DasBlitz · 09-22-2007, 09:31 AM

wow lucky bastard. I'd be on the autobahn everyday. Although I did go 135ish here in the states the other day.

ArmyBimmerDude · 09-23-2007, 12:32 AM

I wonder. If there anything you can do about the governor? Pay a BMW dealership something to raise it to 155?

DasBlitz · 09-23-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

I wonder. If there anything you can do about the governor? Pay a BMW dealership something to raise it to 155?

So they can get sued for millions? No. Better of taking it to a garage.

09-22-2007, 09:27 AM	#1
Heidelberg328i 2007 328i in Germany 12 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heidelberg, Germany iTrader: (0)	Kinda SUCKS!!! I finally had the perfect opportunity the other morning to FINALLY see what my 328i was capable of. Got on the Autobahn very early the other morning and there was absolutely zero traffic on it...except an E46 330ci. I decided to keep on his tail for about 9 or 10 miles. No wind, about 50 degrees and dry weather conditions, no moisture of any kind. I got my 328i up to 140mph, then the governor kicked in, my car did her "governor lunge" to 142mph...and that was it!:mad: I have heard if I added the sport package upon purchase, they "up" the governor to 155mph...well, the E46 330ci did creep away from me after I hit my 140mph "deadline". Just a shame, that's all...especially when you know you are in a car that CAN go faster. My RPM was sitting real pretty at 5600rpm. This car never ceases to amaze me. You just know she could maintain for a long time at that speed. Now I know why cops hate these cars back home...nimble, amazingly quick and has ENDURANCE!:rocks: __________________ 2007 BMW E90 328i/6spd. Manual Transmission/Jet Black/Black Leatherette/Burl Walnut Trim/PDC/OEM Front Strut Brace
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09-22-2007, 09:31 AM	#2
DasBlitz Major 62 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: bmw 328i 07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new england iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	wow lucky bastard. I'd be on the autobahn everyday. Although I did go 135ish here in the states the other day. __________________
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09-23-2007, 12:32 AM	#3
ArmyBimmerDude Major General 152 Rep 5,501 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I wonder. If there anything you can do about the governor? Pay a BMW dealership something to raise it to 155? __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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