Online Boasting Leads Cops To Reckless Teen BMW Driver

The parents of 19-year-old Canadian Vladimir Rigenco bought him a 2006 BMW M5 and, not surprisingly, bad things followed: 90 mph in a residential zone, bragging about it online, someone tipping off the cops, ticket, probation, no more driving.

It all started out like any other forum bragging, with young Vlad, feeling secure in the anonymity of the internet, he started a thread on 5series.net and it ran like this:

Going 140 km/h on a 40 zone
The title says it all basically. Anyways, yesterday I was going back home during the day time after the GYM, and when I hit the street next to my house " Appleblosom dr" the zone there is 40 km/h, as soon as I turn into that street, I stopped the car, pressed the (M) button, DSC off, max short shift, and take off 1st gear ( 8000 RPM, switch) and so on... I hit 140 in like 6 or less seconds lol, some old guy was standing on the sidewalk tlaking to another guy, he had a pencil and a paper, he decides to run into my car to stop me, but I was too fast. Do you think he could tka emy liscence number ? lol I think I was too fast, I really doubt that. Though, I gotta admit, I cant stop racing with this car, beleive it or not, I killed a black E63 AMG Last week on Dufferin street. It was almost equal but in the end I had more power.

In case you were wrapped up in just how awesome this kid is at putting his foot onto the accelerator, in this post he's given the approximate time, location and description of events for wildly breaking the law and putting a whole lot of people's lives at risk. Doing 90 MPH in a 25 MPH residential zone is one of the most dangerous things you can do with two tons of car.

Obviously the forum rightly raked him over the coals for his stupidity and, despite initially trying to justify his actions, eventually Vlad realized how stupid he'd been. His real comeuppance came when one of the forum members reported his recklessness to Canada's York Regional Police, who investigated the incident and then arrested him just one month after the forum post. Vlad plead guilty to careless driving in court and was sentenced to six months driving prohibition, twelve months probation and a $1,000 fine.

Goofing off in cars is fun, but it's also dangerous. It's especially dangerous when you're an inexperienced driver behind the wheel of a 500 hp sports sedan. If you need to get your jollies, save it for the track. Putting other people's lives at risk is just stupid and irresponsible. Hopefully young Vlad here has learned his lesson.

2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo

As automakers respond to people downsizing from their SUVs, some odd new vehicle designs are emerging. The 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo marks the second effort from BMW in this direction, following the oddly shaped X6.

After driving the car for a week, we reached a few conclusions about this new 5-series. Even though it sports a unique design, it remains somehow subtle, blending in with the everyday stream of traffic. The double-jointed back hatch, though an interesting tech achievement, seems a little over-designed, like using an aircraft carrier to launch

As a new model in BMW's lineup, the 550i Gran Turismo sports all the latest technology, even surpassing the 550i sedan. The most notable change comes under the hood, with the new turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8. BMW refers to its turbo technology as TwinPower, which used to mean twin turbochargers but is evolving across the board to a single twin scroll turbocharger.

The back of the Gran Turismo opens like a standard hatchback, or you can just open a smaller hatch.

BMW mounts the turbo in the V, between the two banks of cylinders, making for a compact design. Injectors are incorporated into the cylinder heads, right between the valves, for direct injection. BMW's new engine tech results in 407 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, getting the car to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds.

As an unlikely addition to the tubby 550i Gran Turismo is BMW's sport setting technology, which lets you switch the engine response and suspension between Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus settings. We've seen this feature in other BMWs and like it, but can't imagine anyone who would buy what is essentially a taller 5-series with a hatchback wanting to drop it into Sport Plus, which stiffens the ride and turns off traction control.

After enjoying the 550i Gran Turismo's very refined ride on the freeway, we took it onto a series of winding mountain roads to see if it could justify its sport gear. On the freeway, it was very nice, and we could see driving for many hours on a road trip in perfect comfort, except the poor gas mileage would rapidly drain our wallets. EPA fuel economy figures are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway, but we came in at 17.6 mpg after driving a mix of roads.

The map gets crowded with 3D renderings of buildings in downtown San Francisco.

But getting up into the fun roads, the 3D map on the navigation system detailed every mountain and contour with shaded textures. We had previously seen the cluster of buildings in downtown San Francisco rendered with video game quality. In each environment, the 3D features helped navigation, with landmark buildings easily recognizable in the city and the image of falling or rising terrain proving useful in the mountains.

With the car and transmission both set into their respective sport modes, we began tackling the turns. BMW performance is clearly present in the 550i Gran Turismo, with plenty of power coming on quickly as we stabbed the gas pedal. The suspension and car felt taut as we crammed it around the first turn, but the transmission wasn't giving us a whole lot of power for the exit.

Looking at the tach, the engine speed was barely over 3,000rpm. Turn after turn, the transmission's Sport mode refused to get aggressive, keeping the gears in midrange. It was quite a disappointment.

 We should mention that this is a new transmission for BMW, an eight-speed automatic. Yes, eight gears. The only other car we've seen with that many is the Lexus ls 460, although that car launched four years ago.

With no paddles on the steering wheel, you'll need to tap the shifter for manual gear changes.

Switching the transmission over to manual mode, the car gave more satisfying performance. Letting the engine speed run up to 6,000rpms, we got to use all of the turbocharged engine's available power. Strangely, BMW doesn't include paddle shifters, so we were left pushing the stick back and forth for gear changes.

BMW S1000RR AC Schnitzer Modification

AC Schnitzer is a house special modifications for the BMW cars like Honda and Mugen to AMG for Mercedes. This time, expertise and skills required to make their hands look of BMW motorcycles S1000RR be more macho.

The result was not as we would expect that moge BMW could turn into an extreme. Understandably, besides being the first project, which they called “Avoid Silence”, Schnitzer using aftermarket kits just by touching a certain part in changing the look of BMW’s Superbike. Autoevolution.com reported on Monday (22.3.2010).

Changes seen in the handlebars with black color options. Uniquely, the design did not reflect a general sports moge homage to clamp model. It looks very stylish wide or large and thick. Then, the brake oil tube adapted to screen handlebars.

Others, brake and clutch levers using titanium material. In this section, the rider who has small hands will have no obstacles. Because, wide handlebars can be adjusted according to the rider’s hand.

Tip exhaust modified using carbon fiber material which, when viewed as a whole will give the impression sangar. The weight of this bike was a bit heavier, plus a gloss on the display of water filters.

How to power the motor? not explain the existence of touch in that sector. However, Schnitzer affirms that it is developing the components related to leverage the performance of implanted kitchen. They promised that these components can now be used in the near future.

2010 BMW K1300S

Features and Specifications

Standard Factory Equipment:

Engine/Driveline
4 Cylinder in line engine, mounted across the frame and inclined at 55°
4 Valve cylinder heads
6 Speed gearbox
Stainless steel exhaust system
Digital engine management (BMS-K)
Closed loop 3 way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor
Shaft drive
Knock control (95 – 98 ROZ)

Running Gear
BMW Motorrad duolever front suspension and paralever (EVO) rear suspension
Twin disk front brake (EVO, 320mm dia.)
Single disk rear brake
Hydraulic rear spring preload adjuster
Prop stand with starter inhibit
Continuously adjustable rear rebound damping
Cast Aluminium wheels
Cast Aluminium single swing arm
Sports wheel, 190/55 ZR17
Electronics
Permanent headlamp beam
Free-form surface headlights
Electronic immobiliser
Diagnostic interface Grouptester 1
Info flat screen (digital clock, gear indicator, fuel gauge, coolant temperature and cruising range indicator, total and 2 trip odometers, service interval indicator)
Single wire system (Can Bus)
Power socket
Hazard warning flasher

Equipment
One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap and dual seat locks
Storage compartment with tool kit
Adjustable handbrake and clutch lever
Integral ignition switch and steering lock
One piece dual seat

2010 BMW K1300S - USA Specifications
USA MSRP: $15,550 USD

Engine

Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication

Bore x stroke 80 mm x 64.3 mm

Capacity 1293 cc

Rated output 175hp (129 kW) at 9,250 rpm

Max. torque 103 lb/ft (140 Nm) at 8,250 rpm

Compression ratio 13,0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)

Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed Over 125mph 200 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4,7 l

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5,3 l

Fuel type Unleaded Premium

Electrical system

Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W

Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated

Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox

Drive Shaft drive


Chassis / brakes

Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable hydraulically (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping

Suspension travel front / rear 4.5 inches (115 mm) / 5.3 inches (135 mm)

Wheelbase 62.4 inches (1585 mm)

Castor 4.1 inches (104.4 mm)

Steering head angle 60.4°

Wheels Cast aluminium

Rim, front 3,50 x 17"

Rim, rear 6,00 x 17"

Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17

Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17

Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers

Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper

ABS Standard equipment: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimensions / weights

Length 86 inches (2182 mm)

Width (incl. mirrors) 35.6 inches (905 mm)

Height (excl. mirrors) 48 inches (1221 mm)

Seat height, unladen weight 32.3 inches (820 mm) (low seat: 31.1 inches [790 mm])

Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.2 inches (1810 mm) (low seat: 68.9 inches [1750 mm])

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 560 lbs (254 kg)

Dry weight 2) 503 lbs (228 kg)

Permitted total weight 1014 lbs (460 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment) 454 lbs (206 kg)

Usable tank volume 5 U.S. gallons (19 litres)

Reserve approx. 1 U.S. gallon (4.0 litres)

Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)

Base MSRP: $15,550

Standard Package: $15,800

* Heated Grips

Premium Package: $17,800

* Heated Grips

* Gear Shift Assistant

* ESA II

* ASC (Traction Control)

* Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)

Options

* Gear Shift Assistant: $450

* ESA II: $900

* Heated Grips: $250

* Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM): $250

* Anti-Theft Alarm: $395

* ASC: $400

* Luggage Grid: $150

* Low Seat (31.1 Inches): n/c

*Actual price determined by dealer. Price excludes taxes, license, options and $495 in destination/handling charges. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without fluids

2010 BMW K1300S - Canada Specifications
Canada MSRP: $16,990 CDN

Engine

Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication

Bore x stroke 80 mm x 64.3 mm

Capacity 1293 cc

Rated output 175hp (129 kW) at 9,250 rpm

Max. torque 103 lb/ft (140 Nm) at 8,250 rpm

Compression ratio 13,0 : 1

Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)

Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Performance / fuel consumption

Maximum speed Over 125mph 200 km/h

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4,7 l

Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5,3 l

Fuel type Unleaded Premium

Electrical system

Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W

Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Power transmission

Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated

Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox

Drive Shaft drive


Chassis / brakes

Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine

Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut

Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable hydraulically (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping

Suspension travel front / rear 4.5 inches (115 mm) / 5.3 inches (135 mm)

Wheelbase 62.4 inches (1585 mm)

Castor 4.1 inches (104.4 mm)

Steering head angle 60.4°

Wheels Cast aluminium

Rim, front 3,50 x 17"

Rim, rear 6,00 x 17"

Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17

Tyres, rear 190/55 ZR 17

Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers

Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper

ABS Standard equipment: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimensions / weights

Length 86 inches (2182 mm)

Width (incl. mirrors) 35.6 inches (905 mm)

Height (excl. mirrors) 48 inches (1221 mm)

Seat height, unladen weight 32.3 inches (820 mm) (low seat: 31.1 inches [790 mm])

Inner leg curve, unladen weight 71.2 inches (1810 mm) (low seat: 68.9 inches [1750 mm])

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 560 lbs (254 kg)

Dry weight 2) 503 lbs (228 kg)

Permitted total weight 1014 lbs (460 kg)

Payload (with standard equipment) 454 lbs (206 kg)

Usable tank volume 5 U.S. gallons (19 litres)

Reserve approx. 1 U.S. gallon (4.0 litres)

Technical data relate to the unladen weight (DIN)

1) According to guideline 93/93/EWG with all fluids, fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
2) Unladen weight without fluids

2010 BMW K1300S - UK Specifications
UK MSRP: £8,804.35. OTR £10,450.00

Engine
Type Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line four-cylinder-engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore x stroke 80 mm x 64,3 mm
Capacity 1.293 ccm
Rated output 129 kW (175 hp) at 9,250 rpm
Max. torque 140 Nm at 8,250 rpm
Compression ratio 13,0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3

Performance / fuel consumption
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4,7 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5,3 l
Fuel type Unleaded premium, octane number 98 (RON), automatic knock control permits operation with minimum octane number 95 (RON).
Electrical System
Alternator three-phase alternator 580 W
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox
Drive Shaft drive

Chassis / brakes
Frame Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable hydraulically (continuously variable) at handwheel, adjustable rebound damping
Suspension travel front / rear 115 mm / 135 mm
Wheelbase 1.585 mm
Castor 104,4 mm
Steering head angle 60,4°
Wheels Cast aluminium
Rim, Front 3,50 x 17"
Rim, rear 6,00 x 17"
Tyre, front 120/70 ZR 17
Tyre, rear 190/55 ZR 17
Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston fixed calipers
Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
ABS Standard equipment: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)

Dimensions / weights
Length 2.182 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 905 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1.221 mm
Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm (low seat: 790 mm)
Inner leg curve, unladen weight 1,810 mm (low seat: 1,750 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled 254 kg
Dry weight 228 kg
Permitted total weight 460 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 206 kg
Usable tank volume 19 litres
Reserve approx. 4.0 litres

Factory Fit Options:
Description Price inc. VAT
ABS £895.00
Gear Shift Assist £299.00
Electronic Suspension Adjustment 2 (ESA 2) £617.00
Heated Handlebar Grips £196.00
Tyre Pressure Control £172.00
On Board Computer £123.00
Anti Theft Alarm System £172.00
ASC £250.00