12-04-2014, 11:40 AM | #1 |
Colonel
1707
Rep 2,052
Posts |
M3 needed in bergen county?
Would any members be willing to maybe stop by my house in South Bergen County to ensure the M will have sufficient clearance into my driveway? I've considered test driving a 335 to see, but the M seems to sit lower and I could have a false negative if trying with 335. I know it's a ballsy request, but figured to be worth a try.
RB |
12-04-2014, 11:51 AM | #2 | ||
...
11820
Rep 15,400
Posts |
Quote:
@wah, help the guy out, will ya?
__________________
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 12:01 PM | #3 |
Colonel
1707
Rep 2,052
Posts |
I greatly appreciate you volunteering another forum member, Lups. That shows the true caring of your forum fellows best interests. We need more like you!
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 12:06 PM | #4 | |
...
11820
Rep 15,400
Posts |
The dude is a really good friend of mine but such a baby when it comes to his car! Of course I take the chance to ruin his day, and he has almost a week off now, so no excuses can be tolerated. I cant wait to see how happy this thread will make him
__________________
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 12:42 PM | #5 |
Private First Class
52
Rep 158
Posts |
Before someone drives over, why not post a picture first so we can see how how close of a call it is. My driveway is pretty ugly itself and I have only had problems with the flaps that hang in the front rubbing. But I am probably pretty close to you, so I might be able to. Although if its a real close call, I wouldn't want to test it directly.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 03:20 PM | #6 | |
Colonel
1707
Rep 2,052
Posts |
Quote:
Last edited by RowanBuds; 12-04-2014 at 03:26 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 04:33 PM | #7 |
Colonel
1707
Rep 2,052
Posts |
Pics from just a few minutes ago. In the first one you can see shadowing on the sidewalk on the near side - this is where the driveway/skirt dip down to lower their difference from the street compared to the surrounding homes. I know they're dark, but I'll try to get some photos this weekend in the daylight which may be better. Thanks all.
Photos all seem to be posting upside down, but on computer and in the manage attachments, when opened, they are oriented properly. Link to imgur album showing same photos with proper orientation is below if anyone wants to see. View post on imgur.com Last edited by RowanBuds; 12-04-2014 at 04:38 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 04:41 PM | #8 | |
...
11820
Rep 15,400
Posts |
That's doable. @wah!!!
__________________
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 04:51 PM | #9 |
IG@i.am.wah
2779
Rep 3,815
Posts
Drives: M2 CS
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NJ
|
It looks fine... completely doable. Its the condition of your street that is more of a concern. Where in Bergen county is this? I'm actually in central NJ now, so as much as @Lups would like me to scratch my bumper to match Peter's battle wounds, I'm not trekking up there... sorry lol.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 04:55 PM | #10 | ||
...
11820
Rep 15,400
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 05:11 PM | #11 |
Colonel
1707
Rep 2,052
Posts |
Yeah, there's been construction at the end of my street, where it is a sort of cul-de-sac/parking lot. The entrance to the street coming towards my house isn't bad at all. Streets around here haven't been great since last winter honestly, but were improved at a decent rate before this winter began. I'm in the Giants stadium (MetLife...) area.
I can't blame you for not making the ride, I'm sure to be a bit anal retentive once mine arrives. I am fairly confident there will be other F80 M owners in the area who will materialize before my order goes past the point of no return. Where in Central Jersey are you at? Are the roads much better? Driving central to north jersey is more complicated than it sounds. Still haven't run into any F80 owners in the wild where striking up conversation was feasible. I wish the snow/salt hadn't started as the two meets I go to with some frequency both tend to dry up as soon as salt hits the roads; can't blame them either. Last edited by RowanBuds; 12-04-2014 at 05:17 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-04-2014, 08:36 PM | #13 |
Private First Class
52
Rep 158
Posts |
Its a little hard to tell the angle of decline right after the sidewalk, but looking at where the garage is, it doesn't look too steep. I might be able to stop by this weekend (most likely Sunday, as Saturday is kids sports, etc) if you want to PM me your address. I think the M3 is only slightly lower than cars like the 335 or S4. I've touched bottom twice, once going over a huge speed bump and the other was taking the car camping and going over a large rock. In both cases there was some scary scraping but nothing that has impacted the car's performance (which has been in for service since then and nothing was mentioned).
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-05-2014, 09:28 AM | #14 |
Colonel
1707
Rep 2,052
Posts |
Thanks for the offer, Suspect. PM being sent.
*edit* -*Tried to send a message but there is no PM option, only visitor messages. If you can PM me and I can reply to keep my address from public knowledge that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.* Last edited by RowanBuds; 12-05-2014 at 01:39 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-05-2014, 02:55 PM | #15 | |
IG@i.am.wah
2779
Rep 3,815
Posts
Drives: M2 CS
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NJ
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-06-2014, 05:36 PM | #16 |
Private First Class
52
Rep 158
Posts |
I saw your message and I sent you a PM. Did you receive it?
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|