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BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Bosscat » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:35 pm

Followed a BMW GT Reg (pvt reg) ending UTC this morning past Salmesbury ....

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by FactualFrank » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:38 pm

What a clock.

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Bosscat » Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:50 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:38 pm
What a clock.
About 8.30 😉...

Not driving like the usual BMW drivers of east Lancs 😂 very sensible 👍

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by BenWickes » Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:03 pm

A sensible BMW driver?! :shock:

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Bosscat » Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:19 pm

BenWickes wrote:
Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:03 pm
A sensible BMW driver?! :shock:
I know shocked me too Ben 😁

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Funkydrummer » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:26 pm

You'll be telling me that you've spotted a sensible Audi driver too !

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Bosscat » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:33 pm

Funkydrummer wrote:
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:26 pm
You'll be telling me that you've spotted a sensible Audi driver too !
Don't be silly 😂

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Pstotto » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:37 pm

They say drivers of BMWs like to make a statement that 'It's not about looks, it's about personality'...

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by CFS » Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:28 am

Wonder what BMW stands for lads.....

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Alanstevensonsgloves » Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:48 am

CFS wrote:
Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:28 am
Wonder what BMW stands for lads.....
Ben Mee is a Winner
This user liked this post: CFS

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Steve1956 » Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:25 pm

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote:
Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:48 am
Ben Mee is a Winner
Wouldnt that be BMIAW :?

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by MT03ALG » Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:19 pm

Bayrische Motor Werke !!

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Funkydrummer » Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:17 am

CFS wrote:
Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:28 am
Wonder what BMW stands for lads.....
Buy me a winger !

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Alanstevensonsgloves » Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:42 am

Blackburn Miss Walker

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Jenny55 » Wed Aug 26, 2020 7:42 am

Best cars on the road BMW’s. Not a fan of the GT models though, they are big and ugly at the back and some are fitted with a retractable spoiler which makes them look even worse.

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:13 am

Jenny55 wrote:
Wed Aug 26, 2020 7:42 am
Best cars on the road BMW’s. Not a fan of the GT models though, they are big and ugly at the back and some are fitted with a retractable spoiler which makes them look even worse.
An aquired taste for sure.

The 335 in M Sport pack in Blue do look nice though.

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Post by dermotdermot » Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:32 am

Jenny55 wrote:
Wed Aug 26, 2020 7:42 am
Best cars on the road BMW’s. Not a fan of the GT models though, they are big and ugly at the back and some are fitted with a retractable spoiler which makes them look even worse.
You may think that. I thought that until it blew up ( go to YouTube and put in ‘car fire in Westbourne’ ). BMW supplied me with a new car for four months while they conducted an investigation. They finally got back to me two days ago with the result. Surprise surprise. They couldn’t determine the exact cause and, after initially talking about compensation packages, have left me high and dry with two weeks to buy another car. Beware! They catch fire and blow up. We were lucky not to have been killed.

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by MT03ALG » Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:49 am

The drive chain on my BMW broke and smashed up the engine the day before it was due for service. The warning light stated that it was possible to drive the car !!

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Jenny55 » Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:22 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:13 am
An aquired taste for sure.

The 335 in M Sport pack in Blue do look nice though.
Cars are subjective things and we all have favourite makes or ones we trust. My husband likes the M cars and currently drives a nice M4 Competition. It’s a bit too firm a ride for me but it is a looker. It’s funny when people generalise about BMW drivers and their styles of driving and lack of indicators etc. Personally I find Audi drivers the most aggressive and reckless but this is just my observation. :lol:

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:02 pm

Jenny55 wrote:
Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:22 pm
Cars are subjective things and we all have favourite makes or ones we trust. My husband likes the M cars and currently drives a nice M4 Competition. It’s a bit too firm a ride for me but it is a looker. It’s funny when people generalise about BMW drivers and their styles of driving and lack of indicators etc. Personally I find Audi drivers the most aggressive and reckless but this is just my observation. :lol:
I wouldn’t trust myself in an m4 on our roads. Too many cameras. Too many potholes. And too much rain. Oh and too much power for a rear wheel drive. :lol:

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Jenny55 » Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:20 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Wed Aug 26, 2020 11:02 pm
I wouldn’t trust myself in an m4 on our roads. Too many cameras. Too many potholes. And too much rain. Oh and too much power for a rear wheel drive. :lol:
Mmm you are sounding a bit like an expert here. Wet weather can be an issue though. My husband says if he is not careful he can be going up the road sideways in the wet! :lol:

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by enduroclaret » Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:58 am

I forgot BMW make cars as well!
I've had some BMW motorcycles....a GS1150 and a couple of GSA1200's. But I do like the GS 800. I shipped my GSA800 out to America for a couple of months of tarmac/trail riding.....absolutely perfect for the job. I've done a lot of road touring in Europe and North Africa on a GS1200. Great bikes....if a little bit mocked by other non-BMW riding motorcyclists!
I'm not a big fan of cars generally, BMW's and Audi's look aggressive and seem to all have long bonnets at the expense of cabin space.
French cars seem more practical and family oriented.
We had an Audi 2 litre estate-diesel-thing once....dreadful! Slow acceleration, but would do 130 mph! Waste of time, built for German Autobahns.
Seeing a BMW car close behind you in your rear view mirror.....with its squat stance and aggressive "face" sort of wind's you up.....even if the driver is the sweetest chap in the world.

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:07 pm

Jenny55 wrote:
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:20 am
Mmm you are sounding a bit like an expert here. Wet weather can be an issue though. My husband says if he is not careful he can be going up the road sideways in the wet! :lol:
I wouldnt profess to be an expert. But experienced (which isnt necesarily good) :lol:

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Down_Rover » Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:51 pm

I think it belongs to david Luiz, a secret admirer

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Jenny55 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:19 pm

enduroclaret wrote:
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:58 am
I forgot BMW make cars as well!
I've had some BMW motorcycles....a GS1150 and a couple of GSA1200's. But I do like the GS 800. I shipped my GSA800 out to America for a couple of months of tarmac/trail riding.....absolutely perfect for the job. I've done a lot of road touring in Europe and North Africa on a GS1200. Great bikes....if a little bit mocked by other non-BMW riding motorcyclists!
I'm not a big fan of cars generally, BMW's and Audi's look aggressive and seem to all have long bonnets at the expense of cabin space.
French cars seem more practical and family oriented.
We had an Audi 2 litre estate-diesel-thing once....dreadful! Slow acceleration, but would do 130 mph! Waste of time, built for German Autobahns.
Seeing a BMW car close behind you in your rear view mirror.....with its squat stance and aggressive "face" sort of wind's you up.....even if the driver is the sweetest chap in the world.
It is strange that. My husband swears by BMW cars but won’t touch BMW motorbikes. He is a Honda man, currently riding a VFR1200X. He says BMW GS’s are like bird droppings..... everywhere.

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Volvoclaret » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:04 pm

Good drivers only buy one make of car and that's......er can't just get the make it's on the tip of my tongue.

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Steve1956 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:10 pm

Volvoclaret wrote:
Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:04 pm
Good drivers only buy one make of car and that's......er can't just get the make it's on the tip of my tongue.
Toyota! Am i right? :D

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Volvoclaret » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:15 pm

Give the man a coconut........for a near miss

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Steve1956 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:20 pm

Volvoclaret wrote:
Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:15 pm
Give the man a coconut........for a near miss
Ah right just clicked a Volvo.....an Accrington brick is more aerodynamic!

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Re: BMW GT UTC Reg

Post by Volvoclaret » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:25 pm

Nowt wrong with Accy brick, virtually indestructible.

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