Can't drive my 335i :(

doggiedog · 04-15-2012, 11:29 PM

I tore my right achilles tendon a few days ago and had surgery on it. I'm told I won't be able to drive for at least 2 months. Will it be ok to let the car just sit there for two months or should I turn it on once in a while? It's going to suck not being able to drive...

new2the3 · 04-15-2012, 11:46 PM

It will be fine, I didn't turn mine on for 6 months and it was perfect.

Jon2168 · 04-15-2012, 11:57 PM

Left my car sitting for 2 months in my garage, started up no problems.

doggiedog · 04-16-2012, 12:23 AM

Thanks for the responses. I guess I'll save on wear and tear for 2 months.

surendrant · 04-16-2012, 08:39 AM

I feel for ya brother! Wiped out on my motorcycle and amputated my middle finger in the chain somehow. My e92 is parked till my stump heals! Yours should be fine.

project335i · 04-16-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by surendrant

I feel for ya brother! Wiped out on my motorcycle and amputated my middle finger in the chain somehow. My e92 is parked till my stump heals! Yours should be fine.

Holy shit owwww, that suck. And your local to me to.

adriang · 04-16-2012, 11:52 PM

I've been training my left foot to use the gas pedal and brake in the event of the right one not being able to!

Your car will be fine! hope you heal quick!

allen_993 · 04-17-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

...I didn't turn mine on for 6 months and it was perfect.

You didn't have any battery issues?? I would have expected it to be dead for sure...or at least need a charge.

rondocap · 04-17-2012, 07:45 AM

It's hard to use your left foot, but im sure with training it's possible.

Teufel_Hunden · 04-17-2012, 07:47 AM

I ruptured my left patellar tendon in February, had surgery, and could not drive for six weeks...

I'm still in physical therapy and was told it will be close to a year before I am back to 100%.

Keep a positive attitude, because it is easy to get frustrated when you cannot just hop in the car and go as you please, relying on someone else.

Good Luck!!

HTMBmw · 04-17-2012, 08:59 AM

Cruise control

EuroE92 · 04-17-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by surendrant

I feel for ya brother! Wiped out on my motorcycle and amputated my middle finger in the chain somehow. My e92 is parked till my stump heals! Yours should be fine.

damn that is crazy

how did you go down? Was it your fault?

Alessandro · 04-17-2012, 10:45 AM

man we are in the same boat i raptured my right achiles as well 3 weeks ago it sucks big time.

Be patient nothing we can do.

All the best

michaelalex17 · 04-17-2012, 10:47 AM

DONT JUST START THE CAR AND LET IT SIT AND TURN IT OFF!!!! thats very bad for it. you should either put stabil in the tank and let it sit while you heal or have someone drive it. but dont just turn it on and let it sit and then turn it off.

deadmn1337 · 04-17-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelalex17

DONT JUST START THE CAR AND LET IT SIT AND TURN IT OFF!!!! thats very bad for it. you should either put stabil in the tank and let it sit while you heal or have someone drive it. but dont just turn it on and let it sit and then turn it off.

^This. Your gas deteriates over time. It should start after 2 months still but it wont run well until all the bad gas is taken out. Just have a friend or family member take it round the block every other week.

doggiedog · 04-19-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by surendrant

I feel for ya brother! Wiped out on my motorcycle and amputated my middle finger in the chain somehow. My e92 is parked till my stump heals! Yours should be fine.

Oh man...that's horrible. Hang in there.

Have you heard about this new compound they found that can supposedly regrow limbs? I've seen a few Discovery channel shows that mentioned it. It sounds like something technology can now fix.

http://discovermagazine.com/2011/jul...ng-human-limbs

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...-soldiers.html

Good luck with your injury.

Speedy101 · 04-19-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by s330i

I ruptured my left patellar tendon in February, had surgery, and could not drive for six weeks...

I'm still in physical therapy and was told it will be close to a year before I am back to 100%.

Keep a positive attitude, because it is easy to get frustrated when you cannot just hop in the car and go as you please, relying on someone else.

Good Luck!!

I had the same kind of surgery on both knee's plus micro fracture surgery.
I feel your guys's pain....

adriang · 04-19-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HTMBmw

Cruise control

Try getting it to 30km/h first and then having to drive in traffic.. Not so easy

doggiedog · 05-07-2012, 11:56 AM

It's been a little over 3 weeks and I was going to try to drive my car today...my battery was dead. Now I'll need a jump.

adriang · 05-07-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by doggiedog

It's been a little over 3 weeks and I was going to try to drive my car today...my battery was dead. Now I'll need a jump.

Did you lock your car when you stopped driving, if it's unlocked it drains the car battery

Sara · 05-07-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by doggiedog

It's been a little over 3 weeks and I was going to try to drive my car today...my battery was dead. Now I'll need a jump.

That sucks sorry to hear.

shata · 05-07-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by adriang

Did you lock your car when you stopped driving, if it's unlocked it drains the car battery

Good to know... Ya I wouldn't worry about it 2 months on gas and oil But 6-8 months I'd get oil changed and Fuel stabilizer put in. And since im crazy about mine

put it on jack stands plus let air out of tires a little.

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doggiedog Captain 36 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	Can't drive my 335i :( I tore my right achilles tendon a few days ago and had surgery on it. I'm told I won't be able to drive for at least 2 months. Will it be ok to let the car just sit there for two months or should I turn it on once in a while? It's going to suck not being able to drive...
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doggiedog Captain 36 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. I guess I'll save on wear and tear for 2 months.
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surendrant First Lieutenant 14 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scarborough, ON iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [9.00]	I feel for ya brother! Wiped out on my motorcycle and amputated my middle finger in the chain somehow. My e92 is parked till my stump heals! Yours should be fine.
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michaelalex17 Brigadier General 596 Rep 3,386 Posts Drives: Manual Wagon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	DONT JUST START THE CAR AND LET IT SIT AND TURN IT OFF!!!! thats very bad for it. you should either put stabil in the tank and let it sit while you heal or have someone drive it. but dont just turn it on and let it sit and then turn it off.
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doggiedog Captain 36 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	It's been a little over 3 weeks and I was going to try to drive my car today...my battery was dead. Now I'll need a jump.
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