My new Tanzanite Blue M3 at the 'Ring

mntbiker · 06-20-2016, 08:23 PM

I finished up my European Delivery last week (full write-up coming) with an evening at the Nürburgring. We did a day trip from Heidelberg and heavy rain and a few bad accidents made for a hateful 3 hour drive to the track. Luckily, it was dry on the way back and mostly unrestricted so we made it back in under 2 hours. Actually, that's when I hit my top speed at 255 kmh (158 mph) indicated!

I did two wet laps and it was amazing! I really wish I could have driven the track in the dry. Originally my plan was to not drive if it was wet, but I quickly realized that it's always raining in Germany this time of year so that was not very realistic. We took it slow (~13 min lap! lol) but still had fun. It's true what they say about the elevation changes. Traction control kicked in a few times on the first lap.

One of the 'Ring photographers captured a really awesome photo of the car and I wanted to share it. Thanks to Jonas Rack for the pic!

hockey21 · 06-20-2016, 08:40 PM

awesome... any more pics of trip.

nice color choice...

KZEVO · 06-20-2016, 09:24 PM

wow! that's one memorable picture! congratulations! Now let the wait begin for the US delivery. Are you doing PCD?

Vitacura · 06-20-2016, 09:29 PM

Nice shot! Love the Tanzanite. Can't wait for more pics and your complete write-up!

mntbiker · 06-20-2016, 09:51 PM

Thanks! TB is a great color. Lots more photos coming soon.

I was originally scheduled for PCD but changed it right before delivery once I realized that I'd rather have the car a few weeks earlier. I did PCD with my last car (and M school), so I know what it's all about. It's a little harder to justify once you're making payments on the car and it could be in the garage...

KevinM · 06-20-2016, 10:57 PM

Great picture and congratulations! Looking forward to your write up (I still have to do mine!).

Barathon · 06-21-2016, 05:01 AM

Did the car not let you go above 255 Kmh or did you let off? I've had my '15 to 269 Kmh indicated multiple times and I really hope that the '16 I pick up next week isn't going to be stuck at 255.

Can't wait to get my TZB such an awesome color!

JTO24 · 06-21-2016, 06:13 AM

Excellent picture!! I'm jealous! You'll never get tired of the color

GOLFFRR · 06-21-2016, 06:52 AM

bad ass pic! car looks great

XsltAnalyst · 06-21-2016, 09:00 AM

Congrats! Excellent choice of colour.
Also, did you actually hit the speed limiter at 255? It seems odd since it should be around 268 KPH indicated from factory

mntbiker · 06-21-2016, 09:17 AM

Thanks, all!

I can't say for a fact that I actually hit the limiter. I just watched the video again and I looks like I basically let off right at 255 km/h. It seems like most people are able to push it past that.

Brosef · 06-21-2016, 09:18 AM

yep, elevation change is crazy. awesome photo - glad to see you braved the wet. even driving a slow 13 min lap is totally worth it.

AIRPOWER · 06-21-2016, 09:20 AM

Very cool! Great photo as well.....CONGRATS

CazuaLLUK · 06-21-2016, 03:27 PM

Nice car man!

Acree · 06-21-2016, 03:30 PM

Looks awesome!

PARTS@STBMW · 06-21-2016, 03:50 PM

Great pic, congratulations!

carlos@velosdesignwerks · 06-21-2016, 04:27 PM

Looks awesome. Congrats!

Draper · 06-21-2016, 09:34 PM

Wow, that's an awesome shot.

Congrats!

LeontiyZHP · 06-22-2016, 11:25 AM

That's an awesome photo!

06-20-2016, 08:23 PM	#1
mntbiker Captain 123 Rep 616 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	My new Tanzanite Blue M3 at the 'Ring I finished up my European Delivery last week (full write-up coming) with an evening at the Nürburgring. We did a day trip from Heidelberg and heavy rain and a few bad accidents made for a hateful 3 hour drive to the track. Luckily, it was dry on the way back and mostly unrestricted so we made it back in under 2 hours. Actually, that's when I hit my top speed at 255 kmh (158 mph) indicated! I did two wet laps and it was amazing! I really wish I could have driven the track in the dry. Originally my plan was to not drive if it was wet, but I quickly realized that it's always raining in Germany this time of year so that was not very realistic. We took it slow (~13 min lap! lol) but still had fun. It's true what they say about the elevation changes. Traction control kicked in a few times on the first lap. One of the 'Ring photographers captured a really awesome photo of the car and I wanted to share it. Thanks to Jonas Rack for the pic! Last edited by mntbiker; 06-21-2016 at 09:18 AM..
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06-20-2016, 08:40 PM	#2
hockey21 Captain 221 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 16SSM3.Prev ymbM,e46m3,e39 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC/CT iTrader: (0)	awesome... any more pics of trip. nice color choice...
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06-20-2016, 09:24 PM	#3
KZEVO Lieutenant 191 Rep 516 Posts Drives: '18 F80 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	wow! that's one memorable picture! congratulations! Now let the wait begin for the US delivery. Are you doing PCD?
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06-20-2016, 09:29 PM	#4
Vitacura Ich Liebe mein BMW 413 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 21 M240i CV, 23 X1 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa Bay iTrader: (0)	Nice shot! Love the Tanzanite. Can't wait for more pics and your complete write-up!
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06-20-2016, 09:51 PM	#5
mntbiker Captain 123 Rep 616 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks! TB is a great color. Lots more photos coming soon. I was originally scheduled for PCD but changed it right before delivery once I realized that I'd rather have the car a few weeks earlier. I did PCD with my last car (and M school), so I know what it's all about. It's a little harder to justify once you're making payments on the car and it could be in the garage...
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06-20-2016, 10:57 PM	#6
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06-21-2016, 05:01 AM	#7
Barathon Lieutenant 579 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	Did the car not let you go above 255 Kmh or did you let off? I've had my '15 to 269 Kmh indicated multiple times and I really hope that the '16 I pick up next week isn't going to be stuck at 255. Can't wait to get my TZB such an awesome color! __________________ Current: 2022 ///M3 San Marino Blue, Comp, xDrive, Fjord Blue/Black --plus-- 2022 ///M440i Gran Coupe, Aventurin Red, Cognac Vernasca Past '20 X4 ///M Competition Toronto Red -- '16 ///M3 Tanzanite Blue, ZCP -- '15 ///M3 Mineral Grey
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06-21-2016, 06:13 AM	#8
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XsltAnalyst Lieutenant 587 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2016 F80, 957 Cayenne Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Excellent choice of colour. Also, did you actually hit the speed limiter at 255? It seems odd since it should be around 268 KPH indicated from factory __________________ _______________________________________________ My Euro Trip Special Report, 3900 kms, 18 days, Lots of Videos +Pix! My PCD and journey back to MD My Youtube Channel
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06-21-2016, 09:17 AM	#11
mntbiker Captain 123 Rep 616 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks, all! I can't say for a fact that I actually hit the limiter. I just watched the video again and I looks like I basically let off right at 255 km/h. It seems like most people are able to push it past that.
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06-21-2016, 09:18 AM	#12
Brosef Brigadier General 878 Rep 3,452 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	yep, elevation change is crazy. awesome photo - glad to see you braved the wet. even driving a slow 13 min lap is totally worth it.
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06-21-2016, 09:20 AM	#13
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06-22-2016, 11:25 AM	#19
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