big bear commuters, Help!

bs123 · 12-18-2011, 09:13 PM

hey guys,

im looking to head to big bear this week but hesitate on taking my car. the problem is i drive a 335 xi lowered on kw about 4 clicks from hardest in front and 5 in the rear but and i have a front lip. never had the chance to drive in big bear area yet but if you have, any recommendations?

here a pic:

thanks for the input.

bill

taylors335 · 12-18-2011, 11:13 PM

what lip is that ?

chazzz · 12-18-2011, 11:53 PM

I don't recommend driving a BMW to Big Bear. There are some idiots can't stop their vehicle while sliding down on the icy road, and they're likely to hit your car.

Use your clunker car or rent a car.

Gumulri · 12-18-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chazzz

I don't recommend driving a BMW to Big Bear. There are some idiots can't stop their vehicle while sliding down on the icy road, and they're likely to hit your car.

Use your clunker car or rent a car.

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LACSTER · 12-19-2011, 12:12 AM

I had the same lip on my wife's e93 and I don't recommend talking it to Big Bear.
The lip alone adds about an additional inch drop in the front. You'll be a snow plower!

FI · 12-19-2011, 01:54 AM

I have busted a lip up there on my old STi. Broke my little heart. only had to for two weeks.

kiwi29 · 12-19-2011, 03:54 AM

damn i was gonna post the same thing, my car is not nearly that low though. Even though, i'm still scared a bit to take it down there! i rolled to gmr last night in the snowy area, i was slidinggggg and it was scary af, i recommend using a rental (preferably a SUV or lifted truck )

bs123 · 12-19-2011, 04:04 AM

thxs for clearing that up! probably saved my 3D studie rep lip (LTBMW) because i was packed and rdy for snow.

bs123 · 12-19-2011, 04:06 AM

on another note, someone hit me with the doh hammer for buying an xi in socal

chazzz · 12-19-2011, 01:42 PM

About 20 years ago, I was driving down the mountain road near Boulder Bay (near Big Bear Lake). I was driving my 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 4x4 (real U.S. Steel built, heavy duty). The road was so icy (black ice?) and I could NOT stop as it was sliding into an opposite direction of the road. I crashed into an incoming Volkswagen Fox at about 5-10 mph. The Fox car was totalled. My Jeep had only cute scratches on the chrome-plated bumper.
Well, that is why I don't recommend you guys to drive your beautiful BMW cars on snowy, mountain roads. You'll never know that you might hit by a big 4x4 truck or SUV.
If you like to go up in the mountains often, especially during the winter time, you should consider a 4x4 vehicle like Jeep. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 and I love it! I also drive my 335i, but I don't take it to Big Bear.

chazzz · 12-19-2011, 02:02 PM

Here's a good example that happened to a BMW owner on a snowy road.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625299

kiwi29 · 12-21-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bs123

on another note, someone hit me with the doh hammer for buying an xi in socal

doesn't it swallow gas like hell? lol

rg87 · 12-24-2011, 02:02 AM

I wouldn't take your car to big bear. Its sitting to low to be driving up to bear. Plus there's always drivers coming/going from bear that just don't know how to drive on the icy road.

Had some idiot trying to pass me & some friends in a truck before and slid right into us. Luckily we had a truck.

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bs123 Private First Class 6 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cali iTrader: (-1) Garage List 2008 335 xi [0.00]	big bear commuters, Help! hey guys, im looking to head to big bear this week but hesitate on taking my car. the problem is i drive a 335 xi lowered on kw about 4 clicks from hardest in front and 5 in the rear but and i have a front lip. never had the chance to drive in big bear area yet but if you have, any recommendations? here a pic: thanks for the input. bill
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chazzz Captain 121 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2018 Chrysler 300S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (4)	I don't recommend driving a BMW to Big Bear. There are some idiots can't stop their vehicle while sliding down on the icy road, and they're likely to hit your car. Use your clunker car or rent a car. __________________ SOLD - 2007 BMW 335i Sedan, Montego Blue with Lemon seats, AluFelgen CS7 rims & Continental DW tires CURRENT - 2018 Chrysler 300S, Crystal Granite Metallic.
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LACSTER Major General 782 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	I had the same lip on my wife's e93 and I don't recommend talking it to Big Bear. The lip alone adds about an additional inch drop in the front. You'll be a snow plower!
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FI Private First Class 4 Rep 132 Posts Drives: e92 335i & e90 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SD iTrader: (0)	I have busted a lip up there on my old STi. Broke my little heart. only had to for two weeks.
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bs123 Private First Class 6 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cali iTrader: (-1) Garage List 2008 335 xi [0.00]	thxs for clearing that up! probably saved my 3D studie rep lip (LTBMW) because i was packed and rdy for snow.
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bs123 Private First Class 6 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cali iTrader: (-1) Garage List 2008 335 xi [0.00]	on another note, someone hit me with the doh hammer for buying an xi in socal
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chazzz Captain 121 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2018 Chrysler 300S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (4)	About 20 years ago, I was driving down the mountain road near Boulder Bay (near Big Bear Lake). I was driving my 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 4x4 (real U.S. Steel built, heavy duty). The road was so icy (black ice?) and I could NOT stop as it was sliding into an opposite direction of the road. I crashed into an incoming Volkswagen Fox at about 5-10 mph. The Fox car was totalled. My Jeep had only cute scratches on the chrome-plated bumper. Well, that is why I don't recommend you guys to drive your beautiful BMW cars on snowy, mountain roads. You'll never know that you might hit by a big 4x4 truck or SUV. If you like to go up in the mountains often, especially during the winter time, you should consider a 4x4 vehicle like Jeep. I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 and I love it! I also drive my 335i, but I don't take it to Big Bear. __________________ SOLD - 2007 BMW 335i Sedan, Montego Blue with Lemon seats, AluFelgen CS7 rims & Continental DW tires CURRENT - 2018 Chrysler 300S, Crystal Granite Metallic.
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chazzz Captain 121 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2018 Chrysler 300S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (4)	Here's a good example that happened to a BMW owner on a snowy road. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625299 __________________ SOLD - 2007 BMW 335i Sedan, Montego Blue with Lemon seats, AluFelgen CS7 rims & Continental DW tires CURRENT - 2018 Chrysler 300S, Crystal Granite Metallic.
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rg87 Lieutenant 52 Rep 513 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't take your car to big bear. Its sitting to low to be driving up to bear. Plus there's always drivers coming/going from bear that just don't know how to drive on the icy road. Had some idiot trying to pass me & some friends in a truck before and slid right into us. Luckily we had a truck.
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