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Sam Koek
TryHard
VICTORIA
2.5GT-T Manual
Posts: 160
Reg: 08-2005
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hi guys, after two days later from what happen to me that night, i really feel scare and deeply regret what i had done that night, because i shouldn't do that no matter what happen, it is very danger and stupid especially i had my wife next to me. I came to Australia 6 years now and i start from Zero, now i got my house, car, good job and just married too, i shouldn't done such a thing that night, also i feel lucky my car won't go any faster then 180kph, other wise i couldn't imagine what will happen to me and my wife if my car won't stop.
And i also very sorry i posted the number plate here, i am very worry i will bring a lot of trouble to soarer's member in the future by the police because of this story i tell here. I am very sorry guys. If necessary please delete this thread just in case the police will looking for trouble to every soarer driver in the future. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 4619
Reg: 05-2005
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Sam,
As you say, you've achieved a LOT since your arrival in Australia, and it COULD so easily have been lost in an instant if something had gone wrong at high speed...............It didn't, you were lucky (this time).
You have had time to reflect on your actions, and I'm pleased to see that you've come to the right conclusions about your actions.
I'm sure the Soarer club will survive any undue scrutiny, but I thank you for your apology and concern for your fellow members.
Be of good cheer, for you are still here.
All the best for the FUTURE Sam  |
Daniel Clarke
DieHard
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 583
Reg: 03-2006
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BY the way... About the M6. The sequential 7 speed gearbox can ONLY do the 0-60mph in 4.1 seconds and Standing quarter in 12.5 seconds ONCE every 4 KM's.
They have what is designed as an allocated RPM at which the driver can hold the gearshift in DOWN whilst revving the car to just over 4,000rpm. ONce the Gearshift is released, the car will launch from 4,000rpm and do thsoe times.
IF, the driver would like to try and launch from those conditions again, the Car MUST travel 4 kilometres until this function is available to the driver again. Oh and the car accelerates the fastest with traction control activated. As it gives the fastes, aggressive possible acceleration for any vehicle weighing in at 1750kg's.
Im guessing If he beats you at the 1st set of lights, Wait till the next set for when he/she WONT have that 4,000rpm launch control active, The see how he goes. Hehehe.
BUT.. GOing off what MOTOR AUSTRALIA magazine reviewed. the M6 is only capable of the 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds and the standing 1/4mile in anything from 12.8 - 13.2. Depending on which magazine. ( Being Motor and WHeels). This is tested with driver and tank of fuel.(so what would normally be everyday driving conditions.)
There was an M5 running at WSID a few weeks back, but i didnt catch the times of it. I will try and find out. Just because a car is tested and runs those times, DONT mean the new driver can handle it or drive it to those times. |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
V8 Ltd manual
Posts: 2444
Reg: 07-2005
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I think this discussion is a little bit over now. |
Sam Koek
TryHard
VICTORIA
2.5GT-T Manual
Posts: 161
Reg: 08-2005
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Don, thank you for your understanding. Now all i want to do is work hard and try to pay off my home loan in 4 or 5 years time, plan to have my first kids next year too. I hope everything can happen smoothly. |
Neil Griffiths
Trader
NSW
MANUAL Super Charged UZZ31 
Posts: 2611
Reg: 07-2005
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Go Sam 
Kid's !! Bugger, there goes the Soarer hahahah
You'll need a Family Wagon
Life is a never ending learning curve, you now have learned another valuable thing |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T
Posts: 1638
Reg: 07-2005
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HAhaha, very interesting Daniel, I wonder why that is the case, I mean if the owner wants to thrash the crap out of their beemer I think they have they right to  |
Daniel Clarke
DieHard
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 585
Reg: 03-2006
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Im sure that 500 hp when launched repeatedly from 4000rpm wont be warrantable?
Also Sam. Good to here stories about people like yourself. You came here for a good life and are making the most of it. Head down, bum up mate and you will get yourself in a nice pretty place where loans are a thing of the past, and happiness with your family is great. |
Ben Socratous
DieHard
SA
Iv'e started to put my interior back together!!!
Posts: 800
Reg: 07-2005
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Neil Griffiths wrote on Monday, September 18, 2006 - 05:32 pm:You'll need a Family Wagon
The camry wagon that TRD released maybe?  |
Danny Dinh
Tinkerer
Victoria
GT T
Posts: 94
Reg: 11-2005
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Sam is a nice guy. I'm pretty sure He had no intention to race. (his car is not even modified-apart from the wheels and maybe a catback exhaust). Being a bloke I understand sometimes it's annoying driving side by side with other modified cars let alone a BMW6 and it was actually ASKING/PROMOTING a race-not sure the exact word (sorry for my bad English). I would have been tempted too and may have done the same thing. I believe many soarer owners in here would have done the same thing. In saying this I don't mean to encourage people to race on the streets, I'm just trying put myself in Sam's position.
As I grow older, I appreciate my life more especially now that i'm married I see life even more beautiful. I now drive like a grandpa hehe...
cheers,
D&H |
Neil Griffiths
Trader
NSW
MANUAL Super Charged UZZ31
Posts: 2614
Reg: 07-2005
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Ben Socratous wrote on Monday, September 18, 2006 - 07:32 pm:The camry wagon that TRD released maybe?
Oh yeah..The RS400 4WD Supercharged hahahah |
Maurice Diggler
TryHard
Victoria
Twin Turbo
Posts: 254
Reg: 06-2006
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Danny Dinh wrote on Monday, September 18, 2006 - 07:46 pm:I now drive like a grandpa hehe...
If that's the case, I want your gearbox and turbo set up :P |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 1862
Reg: 09-2005
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I know there is one particular WA Soarer owner who is also a member of the WA Police force.. He has pointed out that officers do ponder through these and many other forums... its more than possible!
And in other news, Sam, ill see you at the drag strip some time in WA? ;) |
Danny Dinh
Tinkerer
Victoria
GT T
Posts: 97
Reg: 11-2005
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would you like the PowerFC with those Maurice? hehe..J/K
I don't drive my soarer that often-maybe once a month-I use the cressida as my daily driver. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 1532
Reg: 10-2005
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Neil Griffiths wrote on Monday, September 18, 2006 - 05:32 pm:Kid's !! Bugger, there goes the Soarer hahahah
You'll need a Family Wagon
My plan is to replace the wife-to-be's Levin and keep the Soarer for myself =) |
Aaron Mead
DieHard
NT
TT
Posts: 600
Reg: 03-2006
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man all this reading is making me dizzy. Wait, thats not it.... Sorry Neil. Or is it Sorry Peter? Bugger.... |
Michael Machin
Tinkerer
Franklin
UZZ31
Posts: 63
Reg: 07-2006
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Anyone thought about making a custom Soarer wagon?
**ducks** |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 4660
Reg: 05-2005
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Yes.............it has been discussed. |
Antony Borlase
TryHard
QLD
UZZ31 (V8 Limited)
Posts: 161
Reg: 07-2005
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IT'S NOT A WAGON!
We much prefer the phrase 'Estate' thank you.
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Michael Machin
Tinkerer
Franklin
UZZ31
Posts: 65
Reg: 07-2006
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Station wagon. Aptly named I thought. Looks like a train carriage, handles like a train carriage, and fits as much as one. So there.  |
Aaron Mead
DieHard
NT
TT
Posts: 622
Reg: 03-2006
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bullshit, how come Sam gets to reflect on his wrongful ways from the other side of the wall? Man that sucks balls. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 4691
Reg: 05-2005
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Wha? |
Ollie Ernst
DieHard
ACT
UZZ31 Soarer V8 Limited & UCF20 Lexus LS400
Posts: 667
Reg: 07-2005
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Aaron Mead wrote on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 05:18 pm:bullshit, how come Sam gets to reflect on his wrongful ways from the other side of the wall? Man that sucks balls.
Care to elaborate Aaron? |
Aaron Mead
DieHard
NT
TT
Posts: 624
Reg: 03-2006
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I mean how come the rest of us only get to feel sorry once we're in the interview room
Was just havin a cheeky poke guys, nothin against the man! |
Sam Koek
TryHard
VICTORIA
2.5GT-T Manual
Posts: 169
Reg: 08-2005
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it is ok, i had done the silly thing like that and i really deserve people write to me like that, i feel grateful that i have learn and know about the 'True' from this thread, otherwise i will still live in my dream. Be honest, i really enjoy driving 180kph, i was very exciting about it, but the only thing i felt really regret is i had someone else sit next to me that night and not sure the place to safe to drive that fast or not, so very risky! I think if i really want to drive fast again, i will choose to go to the race track, that way is legal and safer. Will start to modify my soarer, but have to do it very slowly, maybe need 5 years time, because in my life i still have other priority to look after first. |
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