Awesome Driving Roads

Armen52 · 07-04-2005, 04:00 AM

I will start this thread off with just a couple words for So. Cal. people...

Topanga Canyon

I took Topanga Canyon Blvd. (on the map linked above its the twisty road going through Topanga State Park) from the PCH to the 101 tonight. Notwithstanding the stupid stupid old lady in an SLK doing 20mph for 5 minutes in front of me until I found a place to pass safely, this was a FREAKIN AMAZING drive. I just had a blast. And the car is stuck to the pavement like glue, it inspires so much confidence. Never drove a car like this before.

Well, I am particularly interested in nice twisty roads to drive on in the Seattle, WA area as I'll be up there within a week. But this thread is for everyone everywhere so post up your amazing roads to get the most out of our E90's

collinp · 07-04-2005, 04:19 AM

It doesn't help you with Seattle, but California Motorcycle Roads is one of my favorite resources for local driving roads.

- Collin

Spaceman · 07-04-2005, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armen52

I will start this thread off with just a couple words for So. Cal. people...

Topanga Canyon

I took Topanga Canyon Blvd. (on the map linked above its the twisty road going through Topanga State Park) from the PCH to the 101 tonight. Notwithstanding the stupid stupid old lady in an SLK doing 20mph for 5 minutes in front of me until I found a place to pass safely, this was a FREAKIN AMAZING drive. I just had a blast. And the car is stuck to the pavement like glue, it inspires so much confidence. Never drove a car like this before.

Well, I am particularly interested in nice twisty roads to drive on in the Seattle, WA area as I'll be up there within a week. But this thread is for everyone everywhere so post up your amazing roads to get the most out of our E90's

That's awesome, I will have to try it someday. I am taking a trip up North to San Francisco, and will most likely map out certain parts of the PCH (pacific coast highway), probably between San Luis Obispo and Carmel. There's plenty of twist there.. great way to break in my car. My wife and I drove 220+ miles in 48 hours.. can't believe we rack them up that fast...

rad21 · 07-04-2005, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman

That's awesome, I will have to try it someday. I am taking a trip up North to San Francisco, and will most likely map out certain parts of the PCH (pacific coast highway), probably between San Luis Obispo and Carmel. There's plenty of twist there.. great way to break in my car. My wife and I drove 220+ miles in 48 hours.. can't believe we rack them up that fast...

Spaceman,

The road even on the way to SLO is awesome

, twisty and smooth, you can easily hit triple digits. I will have to try Topanga Canyon, I thought it was still full of bad road and potholes from our record rain this winter.

Armen52 · 07-04-2005, 07:58 PM

There was an area where we had to slow down for the town and some bad roads but most of it was fine if I remember correctly.

Last night on that drive I was finally making nice use of the manual function of my Steptronic transmission and was liking it.

Then today I went and test drove the Audi A3 with DSG, a car my cousin is considering, and... WOW! I am utterly and completely jealous of the DSG transmission in that car. I have never seen anything like it. It shifts gears with video-game like quickness. Its so fast and seamless that you see the numbers change in the dash and you're like "OK now when are you going to change the gear?" In 0.2 seconds its over, quicker than you could ever slam in the gears on a manual. And you have paddle shifters.

What I would give to have that transmission in my car! It beats the SMG from here to Timbuktu.

ATTENTION ALL E90 OWNERS: Do not test drive any Audi vehicles equipped with DSG transmissions. You will be jealous, whether you drive stick or auto.

bookman2 · 07-04-2005, 08:16 PM

Not too many inspiring roads out my way.

Lake Shore Drive after midnight is perhaps the only exception and it's far too short.

LOLrance · 07-05-2005, 11:29 AM

lawl.

zero619 · 07-05-2005, 07:03 PM

Damn you west coast people, the only joy I have in NYC is making a slow sweeping turn to get on the LIE or GCP.

LEDZEP · 07-05-2005, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armen52

I will start this thread off with just a couple words for So. Cal. people...

Topanga Canyon

I took Topanga Canyon Blvd. (on the map linked above its the twisty road going through Topanga State Park) from the PCH to the 101 tonight. Notwithstanding the stupid stupid old lady in an SLK doing 20mph for 5 minutes in front of me until I found a place to pass safely, this was a FREAKIN AMAZING drive. I just had a blast. And the car is stuck to the pavement like glue, it inspires so much confidence. Never drove a car like this before.

Well, I am particularly interested in nice twisty roads to drive on in the Seattle, WA area as I'll be up there within a week. But this thread is for everyone everywhere so post up your amazing roads to get the most out of our E90's

I had the pleasure of driving Topanga Canyon road last October when on a business trip. Took it from Augora Hills to Malibu and back - in a crappy rental. And it was still a great drive! I can only yearn (do you ever yearn?) to drive my E90 on that road!

CC 330i · 07-05-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collinp

It doesn't help you with Seattle, but California Motorcycle Roads is one of my favorite resources for local driving roads.

- Collin

I used this site a couple of weeks ago to find Santa Rosa Rd near Cambria, and was the inspiration for my Cambria drive.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1705

I live less than an hour from this road but didn't know it existed until I found this site. Very good resource. I know most of the great roads near Santa Barbara, but up in San Luis Obispo County I was a little lost, so when I moved up here, I started looking at this site for ideas... Can't wait to do Ft Hunter Liggett/Ferguson Rd.

Big Sur is a must for everyone that can possibly make the drive at some point in their life. If anyone lives in or goes up to the Eastern Sierras (near Mammoth) I can let you in on a little "secret" I know about up there too.

jiggax23 · 07-05-2005, 11:22 PM

Turnbull canyon is a nice drive, but my favorite is the 110 from the 10 til the 110 ends

rad21 · 07-06-2005, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggax23

Turnbull canyon is a nice drive, but my favorite is the 110 from the 10 til the 110 ends

Towards Pasadena

gmoney · 07-21-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggax23

Turnbull canyon is a nice drive, but my favorite is the 110 from the 10 til the 110 ends

I'm in the San Fernando Valley... can you tell me how I can get to Turnbull Canyon and also to the 10 to the 110 where it ends? Thanks!

Taittinger · 07-21-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zero619

Damn you west coast people, the only joy I have in NYC is making a slow sweeping turn to get on the LIE or GCP.

We have nice view of incinerator plants, shopping complexes or a sea of tail lights.

nicknaz · 07-21-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero619

Damn you west coast people, the only joy I have in NYC is making a slow sweeping turn to get on the LIE or GCP.

Drive up to Lime Rock for a DE. There are a lot of fun roads on the way up there.

For the West Coast people, I've tried several of those NorCal roads that are on that motorcycle website and I think those roads are too well known now. There are usually a lot of LEOs and squids on those roads. Unfortunately I think it is a huge citation or clusterf#5k accident waiting to happen.

DEs are your best best for really wringing out the car. There are so many tracks in both SoCal and NorCal there's no reason to drive hard on public roads IMHO.

scalbert · 07-21-2008, 02:15 PM

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_dragon_road.html

Was until the THP stepped up enforcement.

Bobby_Light · 07-21-2008, 02:32 PM

Decker Canyon in SoCal is a good time. Here is a link to some popular driving roads particularly in SoCal and the west coast.

http://www.lateralg.org/

noire07 · 07-21-2008, 02:44 PM

I thought coastal highway 1 from Monterey to the San Fransisco was the most amazing driving road I've ever been on. but then again i'm from philly.

GreenThree · 07-21-2008, 02:56 PM

Mt. Philo Rd. in N Vermont. Not the most windy road, but hilly and very LONG. Its a blast to drive in the bimmer

karan230 · 07-21-2008, 03:06 PM

Stunt Road...take it starting in Calabasas and takes you toward PCH/Malibu...fun, fun, road...My friend and I got a speeding ticket at the top of Stunt Road...2 police officers saw us driving up the mountain...

Advice if you're gonna drive there...have someone waiting at the bottom and top of the mountain to make sure the road is "clear"

K

ENINTY · 07-21-2008, 08:58 PM

West (by God) Virginia. All of it!

GreenThree · 07-21-2008, 09:12 PM

The mountain vineyards of Chianti. Just unbelievable. Unlike my previous pick. VERY windy here.

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Armen52 Captain 34 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Awesome Driving Roads I will start this thread off with just a couple words for So. Cal. people... Topanga Canyon I took Topanga Canyon Blvd. (on the map linked above its the twisty road going through Topanga State Park) from the PCH to the 101 tonight. Notwithstanding the stupid stupid old lady in an SLK doing 20mph for 5 minutes in front of me until I found a place to pass safely, this was a FREAKIN AMAZING drive. I just had a blast. And the car is stuck to the pavement like glue, it inspires so much confidence. Never drove a car like this before. Well, I am particularly interested in nice twisty roads to drive on in the Seattle, WA area as I'll be up there within a week. But this thread is for everyone everywhere so post up your amazing roads to get the most out of our E90's __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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collinp Private First Class 5 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	It doesn't help you with Seattle, but California Motorcycle Roads is one of my favorite resources for local driving roads. - Collin
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Armen52 Captain 34 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	There was an area where we had to slow down for the town and some bad roads but most of it was fine if I remember correctly. Last night on that drive I was finally making nice use of the manual function of my Steptronic transmission and was liking it. Then today I went and test drove the Audi A3 with DSG, a car my cousin is considering, and... WOW! I am utterly and completely jealous of the DSG transmission in that car. I have never seen anything like it. It shifts gears with video-game like quickness. Its so fast and seamless that you see the numbers change in the dash and you're like "OK now when are you going to change the gear?" In 0.2 seconds its over, quicker than you could ever slam in the gears on a manual. And you have paddle shifters. What I would give to have that transmission in my car! It beats the SMG from here to Timbuktu. ATTENTION ALL E90 OWNERS: Do not test drive any Audi vehicles equipped with DSG transmissions. You will be jealous, whether you drive stick or auto. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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jiggax23 Private First Class 9 Rep 169 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: so. california iTrader: (0)	Turnbull canyon is a nice drive, but my favorite is the 110 from the 10 til the 110 ends
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scalbert Major General 153 Rep 5,780 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	http://www.tailofthedragon.com/maps_dragon_road.html Was until the THP stepped up enforcement.
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Bobby_Light Major 65 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	Decker Canyon in SoCal is a good time. Here is a link to some popular driving roads particularly in SoCal and the west coast. http://www.lateralg.org/
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noire07 Private First Class 8 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: KS iTrader: (1)	I thought coastal highway 1 from Monterey to the San Fransisco was the most amazing driving road I've ever been on. but then again i'm from philly. __________________ 2007 328xi E90..Jet Black..Black Dakota Leather..Premium.Sport.CW..19" Staggered Gunmetal VMR v710..Blk Grills..Blacklines..LED Interior lights..OEM Spoiler..RR CDV..OEM Strut Bar..UUC SwayBarbarian Swaybars..H&R Coilovers..330i SSK..3 Stage Intake Manifold..BMW Performance Intake + Exhaust + Steering Wheel..PBX..V1 Hardwire..GPS Hardwire..Rear Power Outlets[Robot Happy Face]..Rear Fogs..OEM Alarm..Alpine PDX-5..Earthquake SWS 8" Subs..MB Quart RVF210[Fr+Rr]..iPod Adapter..35% Tint..
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GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Mt. Philo Rd. in N Vermont. Not the most windy road, but hilly and very LONG. Its a blast to drive in the bimmer __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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karan230 400 hp :) 41 Rep 380 Posts Drives: SLK230 Sport Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	Stunt Road...take it starting in Calabasas and takes you toward PCH/Malibu...fun, fun, road...My friend and I got a speeding ticket at the top of Stunt Road...2 police officers saw us driving up the mountain... Advice if you're gonna drive there...have someone waiting at the bottom and top of the mountain to make sure the road is "clear" K __________________ E39 M5 \| Anthracite \| Black/Red Extended Leather R170 SLK230 Sport \| Sunburst Yellow \| Black Leather W201 190E 2.3 \| Black \| Black MB-Tex
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ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	West (by God) Virginia. All of it!
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GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	The mountain vineyards of Chianti. Just unbelievable. Unlike my previous pick. VERY windy here. __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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