Was it you ?

edwardio · 06-08-2012, 05:42 AM

Good morning my fellow 1M pilots..
About 2 weeks ago now i got on the M6 motorway near Birmingham heading south and then bang,a VO 1M just in front of me in the middle lane.
I couldnt believe my eyes at first
What struck me was the road presence of this thing.The other motorists were all over it like a bad jacket.
So i decided to join the party and there we were a VO and my AW 1M in formation cruising along the motorway.
Anyway to get to the point i pulled along side the 1M to give a thmbs up and all that jazz,i even tooted me horn to get his attention and not once did he look round to acknowledge another 1M.
Not that he had to but he never even moved a muscle in his neck to see me alongside him.
So after a couple of miles i decided to leave them to it and slowly pulled away from them.Then he realised what the commotion was about.
I proceeded to exit at the following junction, i gave a little wave as they went past me again,but they just looked at me gone out.

Was it you?
ps they were an elderly couple too !!

Pugland53 · 06-08-2012, 07:54 AM

Something similar happened to me. I live in a small village, and a few months after I bought my 1M somebody else living here bought a white one. I was a bit gutted because what are the chances of two being in the same village? Anyway I gave him a wave and he completely ignored me, and has continued to do so ever since. He is an old guy as well, although he used to own an E46 M3 so must be an enthusiast.

as7920 · 06-08-2012, 07:59 AM

^ One word springs to mind! But I can't bring myself to say it.

pearlwhites · 06-08-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by as7920

^ One word springs to mind! But I can't bring myself to say it.

+1. No other reason to not wave back...

Upturn666 · 06-08-2012, 08:49 AM

Well, if they can't be bothered to wave to a fellow 1M driver then they won't be on this forum.

Aussie_in_London · 06-08-2012, 08:56 AM

When you said elderly I straight away thought of Jezzer but then thought M6, Jez wont drive that far north incase it snows, nah wont be him

edwardio · 06-08-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugland53

Something similar happened to me. I live in a small village, and a few months after I bought my 1M somebody else living here bought a white one. I was a bit gutted because what are the chances of two being in the same village? Anyway I gave him a wave and he completely ignored me, and has continued to do so ever since. He is an old guy as well, although he used to own an E46 M3 so must be an enthusiast.

Whats their problem..?? lol
wow thats crazy man having 2 1ms in the same place !! just need a BSM one now lol

edwardio · 06-08-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

When you said elderly I straight away thought of Jezzer but then thought M6, Jez wont drive that far north incase it snows, nah wont be him

Dee Pee · 06-08-2012, 10:35 AM

Not to thread-jack, but I saw a BSM at my club the very first week I got my AW (the only AW in Oregon out of the five we got here). As I was looking at it, the owner came out and we got to chatting.

I think that the "density" of 1M's in the UK is certainly higher than over here based on the number of cars per surface area of our respective countries.

jan9 · 06-08-2012, 10:43 AM

I'm always looking for other 1M's to wave at but never seen any apart from at the meets.I would have def given you the thumbs up edwardio!

as7920 · 06-08-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jan9

I'm always looking for other 1M's to wave at but never seen any apart from at the meets.I would have def given you the thumbs up edwardio!

Me too. I passed by a VO 1M on the M25/A3 roundabout and the driver was oblivious to me.

I also passed another VO in Guildford town centre and drew another blank.

I guess it must be the colour!

Jezzer · 06-08-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

When you said elderly I straight away thought of Jezzer but then thought M6, Jez wont drive that far north incase it snows, nah wont be him

I knew that was coming... As soon as I read elderly couple I knew someone would say it was me and you're right Witham in Essex for the 1M meet is the furthest it's ever been.

Jezzer · 06-08-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by as7920

Me too. I passed by a VO 1M on the M25/A3 roundabout and the driver was oblivious to me.

I also passed another VO in Guildford town centre and drew another blank.

I guess it must be the colour!

We only wave to other VO owners

as7920 · 06-08-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jezzer

We only wave to other VO owners

You'd probably be going too fast to notice us lesser 1Ms anyway!

Aussie_in_London · 06-08-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by as7920

You'd probably be going too fast to notice us lesser 1Ms anyway!

ummmm fog rolls past Jezza, you need to see it to believe it

edwardio · 06-08-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jan9

I'm always looking for other 1M's to wave at but never seen any apart from at the meets.I would have def given you the thumbs up edwardio!

lol fairplay bro

edwardio · 06-08-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jezzer

We only wave to other VO owners

lol

edwardio · 06-08-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee Pee

Not to thread-jack, but I saw a BSM at my club the very first week I got my AW (the only AW in Oregon out of the five we got here). As I was looking at it, the owner came out and we got to chatting.

I think that the "density" of 1M's in the UK is certainly higher than over here based on the number of cars per surface area of our respective countries.

+1

Tamara · 06-08-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jan9

I'm always looking for other 1M's to wave at but never seen any apart from at the meets.I would have def given you the thumbs up edwardio!

This is a great thread! I've seen a few 1Ms around but I never seem to be in mine at the time (it seems inappropriate to wave at a 1M from a Nissan van or the pavement). However the one time I saw a fellow VOer whilst in mine we had very satisfactory mutual waving. Don't remember that since long gone motorcycle days. .... Anyway looking forward to seeing/meeting you all at the Ace (thanks for organising Jez!)

Jezzer · 06-08-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamara

This is a great thread! I've seen a few 1Ms around but I never seem to be in mine at the time (it seems inappropriate to wave at a 1M from a Nissan van or the pavement). However the one time I saw a fellow VOer whilst in mine we had very satisfactory mutual waving. Don't remember that since long gone motorcycle days. .... Anyway looking forward to seeing/meeting you all at the Ace (thanks for organising Jez!)

You're welcome, it's gonna be a good day

edwardio · 06-08-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamara

This is a great thread! I've seen a few 1Ms around but I never seem to be in mine at the time (it seems inappropriate to wave at a 1M from a Nissan van or the pavement). However the one time I saw a fellow VOer whilst in mine we had very satisfactory mutual waving. Don't remember that since long gone motorcycle days. .... Anyway looking forward to seeing/meeting you all at the Ace (thanks for organising Jez!)

haha waving from the pavement !!

Rsmatt · 06-09-2012, 03:07 AM

Do BMW do the 1m in other colours? I thought it was just V/O next time I'll wave sorry!

06-08-2012, 05:42 AM	#1
edwardio First Lieutenant 46 Rep 338 Posts Drives: AW 1M COUPE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Was it you ? Good morning my fellow 1M pilots.. About 2 weeks ago now i got on the M6 motorway near Birmingham heading south and then bang,a VO 1M just in front of me in the middle lane. I couldnt believe my eyes at first What struck me was the road presence of this thing.The other motorists were all over it like a bad jacket. So i decided to join the party and there we were a VO and my AW 1M in formation cruising along the motorway. Anyway to get to the point i pulled along side the 1M to give a thmbs up and all that jazz,i even tooted me horn to get his attention and not once did he look round to acknowledge another 1M. Not that he had to but he never even moved a muscle in his neck to see me alongside him. So after a couple of miles i decided to leave them to it and slowly pulled away from them.Then he realised what the commotion was about. I proceeded to exit at the following junction, i gave a little wave as they went past me again,but they just looked at me gone out. Was it you? ps they were an elderly couple too !!
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06-08-2012, 07:54 AM	#2
Pugland53 Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Wales UK iTrader: (0)	Something similar happened to me. I live in a small village, and a few months after I bought my 1M somebody else living here bought a white one. I was a bit gutted because what are the chances of two being in the same village? Anyway I gave him a wave and he completely ignored me, and has continued to do so ever since. He is an old guy as well, although he used to own an E46 M3 so must be an enthusiast.
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as7920 Colonel 597 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: 2023 SG/FR M4 xDrive Competiti Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	^ One word springs to mind! But I can't bring myself to say it.
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Upturn666 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Yorks iTrader: (0)	Well, if they can't be bothered to wave to a fellow 1M driver then they won't be on this forum.
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Aussie_in_London Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 1M, i3 & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	When you said elderly I straight away thought of Jezzer but then thought M6, Jez wont drive that far north incase it snows, nah wont be him
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Dee Pee Captain 176 Rep 795 Posts Drives: '11 AW 1M, ‘24 718 GTS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Not to thread-jack, but I saw a BSM at my club the very first week I got my AW (the only AW in Oregon out of the five we got here). As I was looking at it, the owner came out and we got to chatting. I think that the "density" of 1M's in the UK is certainly higher than over here based on the number of cars per surface area of our respective countries.
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jan9 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 244 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I'm always looking for other 1M's to wave at but never seen any apart from at the meets.I would have def given you the thumbs up edwardio!
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06-09-2012, 03:07 AM	#22
Rsmatt Private First Class 17 Rep 154 Posts Drives: BMW 1m v/a Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northampton iTrader: (0)	Do BMW do the 1m in other colours? I thought it was just V/O next time I'll wave sorry!
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