Michigan roads - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Bimmerlover76 · 06-15-2012, 01:47 AM

Well, first they suck, and what's worse is that the state is so poor it believes that putting loose stones and passing it off as "paving" is a freakin' swell idea!

Damn, I'm sorry for ranting but those stones can't be good for my baby! Grr...

For those who live here, you can relate. Those who don't, well, count your blessings.

Bavarian Made · 06-15-2012, 08:11 AM

I hear ya man, I feel the same exact way. There are places I don't go or try to avoid as much as I can just because of how bad the roads are.

Bimmerlover76 · 06-15-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Made

I hear ya man, I feel the same exact way. There are places I don't go or try to avoid as much as I can just because of how bad the roads are.

Last night I came across some of those roads and I went 20 (in a 55) until I was back in the clear.

anerbe · 06-15-2012, 11:26 AM

The main reason I haven't upgraded to 19's - had them on my M3, and it was a daily struggle to manage commuting in Michigan

MotorenWerkeN52 · 06-15-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Made

I hear ya man, I feel the same exact way. There are places I don't go or try to avoid as much as I can just because of how bad the roads are.

East Lansing?

Vietzboi87 · 06-15-2012, 12:03 PM

The roads are shitty after every winter and it seems like they fix it every year but it's still the same.

JRJ1970 · 06-15-2012, 12:32 PM

This thread reminds me of 14 years ago when I was offered a job in Michigan. I actually declined the job because I didn't want my BMW (E30 at the time) subjected to those roads. LOL. That was the mindset of a 20-something. However, I'm glad to this day I made that decision. Oh, and I recall Michigan folks telling me that car wouldn't make the winters there being rear-wheel drive unless I put sandbags in the trunk.

Those roads are terrible because of the salt erosion during those snowy winters. No win battle I guess.

Bavarian Made · 06-15-2012, 12:36 PM

Yea Michigan roads are horrible just about everywhere honestly. I live in Livonia, and the roads here in some parts of the city and in all the surrounding areas are just horrible. I have to drive to one of the worst parts of Detroit and I am more worried about the pot holes than getting robbed haha.

Bimmerlover76 · 06-15-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Made

Yea Michigan roads are horrible just about everywhere honestly. I live in Livonia, and the roads here in some parts of the city and in all the surrounding areas are just horrible. I have to drive to one of the worst parts of Detroit and I am more worried about the pot holes than getting robbed haha.

Preach on brother!

kazoolaw · 06-15-2012, 01:37 PM

Must be summer in Michigan: the chip sealing has begun.

I spent the trip to work zigzagging to miss two separate areas.

Another Michigan phenomenon that makes us stronger!

EYE4SPEED · 06-15-2012, 07:54 PM

There are only two seasons here, winter and construction. Both wreak havoc on the roads and on our cars.

The roads here eat wheels and make tires bubble up.

hwa786 · 06-16-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by anerbe

The main reason I haven't upgraded to 19's - had them on my M3, and it was a daily struggle to manage commuting in Michigan

THIS! I had 19s, but changed to 18s after getting flat tires with the 19s!! Michigan Potholes FTW lol

ThreePedAlways · 06-16-2012, 10:14 AM

Michigan road stink. I can't say that Illinois or Indiana roads (my previous locations) are that much better though.

I used to live in Livonia and now live in Plymouth, so I can completely relate to Bavarian Made. I have the bumps of my commute memorized so I know when to swerve!

I wonder how many more years it will take Wayne County to fix Haggerty between 6 and 7. Wonderful Wayne County decided to do a patch job at 6 and Haggerty last week without any warning or signs. Just a complete rush hour cluster f*** while everyone tried to figure out what lanes were open.

At any rate, it hopefully won't be as bad with my e90 as it was with my Focus SVT 8-10 years ago. I bent 3 rims on that car...all of them in Dearborn, right by Ford offices. Did they not drive the car on MI roads before selling it?

DanielGonz · 06-16-2012, 04:30 PM

WOW what are the odds of such a thread. I'm actually from SoCal but visiting Michigan this weekend to film drag racing (my job) and my LORRRRD, it's not bad it's HORRIBAD. We were driving from our hotel to the Milan drag way and we literally thought about driving on the dirt path next to the road, it looks a lotttt smoother than the road itself. I swear I need a kidney belt to drive here without having my internal organs all mixed up. And we're in a minivan, I can't imagine in a lowered vehicle on some nice 18-19" wheels. YEEESH!

Bavarian Made · 06-16-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ThreePedAlways

Michigan road stink. I can't say that Illinois or Indiana roads (my previous locations) are that much better though.

I used to live in Livonia and now live in Plymouth, so I can completely relate to Bavarian Made. I have the bumps of my commute memorized so I know when to swerve!

I wonder how many more years it will take Wayne County to fix Haggerty between 6 and 7. Wonderful Wayne County decided to do a patch job at 6 and Haggerty last week without any warning or signs. Just a complete rush hour cluster f*** while everyone tried to figure out what lanes were open.

At any rate, it hopefully won't be as bad with my e90 as it was with my Focus SVT 8-10 years ago. I bent 3 rims on that car...all of them in Dearborn, right by Ford offices. Did they not drive the car on MI roads before selling it?

Man I used to go to Schoolcraft College and I absolutely hated driving to school! At the time I had a CTS-V and I used to have a heart attack over every bump! Haha. Do you ever meet up with anyone from this area? I would love to do a meet and get to know some people.

ThreePedAlways · 06-18-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Made

Man I used to go to Schoolcraft College and I absolutely hated driving to school! At the time I had a CTS-V and I used to have a heart attack over every bump! Haha. Do you ever meet up with anyone from this area? I would love to do a meet and get to know some people.

I just got my e90 6 weeks or so ago...I haven't met anyone yet. Still enjoying the car

I drove a CTS-V wagon last December...fun, but I triggered the TC by going over bumps

stupid MI roads. At any rate, the standard xi suspension handles the crappy roads better than the suspension of my old Saabaru while still maintaining enough feel, in my opinion. Either that or I'm getting old!

mashimarho · 06-18-2012, 11:01 PM

Kalamazoo isn't as bad as GR.
Man, we got it bad...
You guys should come up and see..

WickedB · 06-19-2012, 01:38 AM

How about this:

How the F does this even qualify as a road?!? it's metal plates! lol

Agent11br · 06-19-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedB

How about this:

How the F does this even qualify as a road?!? it's metal plates! lol

Gotta love the D.

The city council dingbats puts up a hissy fit and suspend $80M+ from the state. I'd say we are all lucky there are even plates down. I just take the wifey's Grand Cherokee WK2 down there, it's like off-roading most of the time anways

Bimmerlover76 · 06-19-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Kalamazoo isn't as bad as GR.
Man, we got it bad...
You guys should come up and see..

Yeah, I hear you there. I'm up there a couple times a week.

mashimarho · 06-19-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerlover76

Yeah, I hear you there. I'm up there a couple times a week.

Hit me up
616-914-6677

Streetluger06 · 06-20-2012, 01:44 PM

Thanks to Michigan roads I have had to replace 2 rims and 3 tires. I would have much rather just bought a meth kit or just kept my precious pennies.

06-15-2012, 01:47 AM	#1
Bimmerlover76 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 590 iTrader: (0)	Michigan roads Well, first they suck, and what's worse is that the state is so poor it believes that putting loose stones and passing it off as "paving" is a freakin' swell idea! Damn, I'm sorry for ranting but those stones can't be good for my baby! Grr... For those who live here, you can relate. Those who don't, well, count your blessings.
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06-15-2012, 08:11 AM	#2
Bavarian Made Private Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 51 iTrader: (1)	I hear ya man, I feel the same exact way. There are places I don't go or try to avoid as much as I can just because of how bad the roads are. __________________ 2007 E92 BMW 335i

06-15-2012, 12:32 PM	#7
JRJ1970 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i E93-lci Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 577 iTrader: (0)	This thread reminds me of 14 years ago when I was offered a job in Michigan. I actually declined the job because I didn't want my BMW (E30 at the time) subjected to those roads. LOL. That was the mindset of a 20-something. However, I'm glad to this day I made that decision. Oh, and I recall Michigan folks telling me that car wouldn't make the winters there being rear-wheel drive unless I put sandbags in the trunk. Those roads are terrible because of the salt erosion during those snowy winters. No win battle I guess. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2011 328i hard top convertible (E93), titanium silver with black interior, bamboo anthracite trim, iDrive, Navigation, Comfort Access.

06-15-2012, 12:36 PM	#8
Bavarian Made Private Drives: 07 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 51 iTrader: (1)	Yea Michigan roads are horrible just about everywhere honestly. I live in Livonia, and the roads here in some parts of the city and in all the surrounding areas are just horrible. I have to drive to one of the worst parts of Detroit and I am more worried about the pot holes than getting robbed haha. __________________ 2007 E92 BMW 335i

06-15-2012, 07:54 PM	#11
EYE4SPEED Ex-Quattro Driver Drives: E90 335d M-Sport LCI Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Coast... of Michigan Posts: 1,984 iTrader: (21)	There are only two seasons here, winter and construction. Both wreak havoc on the roads and on our cars. The roads here eat wheels and make tires bubble up. __________________ FS: HRE Center Caps http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...post13972317l] FS: OEM Kidneys http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=783447

06-15-2012, 11:26 AM	#4
anerbe Major Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: RO, MI Posts: 1,231 iTrader: (1)	The main reason I haven't upgraded to 19's - had them on my M3, and it was a daily struggle to manage commuting in Michigan

06-15-2012, 12:03 PM	#6
Vietzboi87 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 AW 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WPB, Fl Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	The roads are shitty after every winter and it seems like they fix it every year but it's still the same.

06-15-2012, 01:37 PM	#10
kazoolaw Registered Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: kalamazoo Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Must be summer in Michigan: the chip sealing has begun. I spent the trip to work zigzagging to miss two separate areas. Another Michigan phenomenon that makes us stronger!

06-16-2012, 10:14 AM	#13
ThreePedAlways Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 335ix 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 33 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335 ix [0.00]	Michigan road stink. I can't say that Illinois or Indiana roads (my previous locations) are that much better though. I used to live in Livonia and now live in Plymouth, so I can completely relate to Bavarian Made. I have the bumps of my commute memorized so I know when to swerve! I wonder how many more years it will take Wayne County to fix Haggerty between 6 and 7. Wonderful Wayne County decided to do a patch job at 6 and Haggerty last week without any warning or signs. Just a complete rush hour cluster f*** while everyone tried to figure out what lanes were open. At any rate, it hopefully won't be as bad with my e90 as it was with my Focus SVT 8-10 years ago. I bent 3 rims on that car...all of them in Dearborn, right by Ford offices. Did they not drive the car on MI roads before selling it?

06-16-2012, 04:30 PM	#14
DanielGonz Second Lieutenant Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) Posts: 297 iTrader: (0)	WOW what are the odds of such a thread. I'm actually from SoCal but visiting Michigan this weekend to film drag racing (my job) and my LORRRRD, it's not bad it's HORRIBAD. We were driving from our hotel to the Milan drag way and we literally thought about driving on the dirt path next to the road, it looks a lotttt smoother than the road itself. I swear I need a kidney belt to drive here without having my internal organs all mixed up. And we're in a minivan, I can't imagine in a lowered vehicle on some nice 18-19" wheels. YEEESH!

06-18-2012, 11:01 PM	#17
mashimarho Boss Drives: e92 LCI 335i xDrive™ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, michigan Posts: 5,715 iTrader: (27) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [5.00]	Kalamazoo isn't as bad as GR. Man, we got it bad... You guys should come up and see.. __________________ -Sean. 360 FORGED///DynamikiLLu51ions///ER///BMS///KW///VRSF///ARKYM///DD///CYBA///STOPTECH///BMW Performance /// My Progress: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

06-19-2012, 01:38 AM	#18
WickedB Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	How about this: How the F does this even qualify as a road?!? it's metal plates! lol

06-20-2012, 01:44 PM	#22
Streetluger06 Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 151 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Thanks to Michigan roads I have had to replace 2 rims and 3 tires. I would have much rather just bought a meth kit or just kept my precious pennies.

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