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      11-18-2013, 11:28 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Boss330 View Post
On electrical steering:
Biermann acknowledges that “to many, electrical steering is a “devils tool” but to us the weight saving of 3kg was a argument.

On transmissions:
The manual is derived from the 1M but has been modified and is now 12kg lighter. The 7-speed DCT is taken from the M5/M6, with longer ratios (helping fuel consumption).

the power steering comments are idiotic. please do not insult our intelligence by claiming that a 3kg weight loss is relevant in deciding to go electric over hydraulic. everyone knows it is for fuel economy purposes, and cost saving since its already on the standard 3 series. it is what it is, we will see if they can dial it in effectively

I am glad the transmission is from the 1m and not the old e9x m3. it is MUCH better in the 1M, and is one of the best ive driven. I hope to get mine in manual form and hope that the rev matching function is available (and optional by having it only in a specific mode) as I would really enjoy this function at the track.

thanks for posting.
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