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First review I've read that states they like the steering in 'Comfort' mode. I'm looking forward to the full review.
This car 'F80' will be the perfect all around car. Fast, great looks, great gas mileage, practical, can pick up the kids from school, take the wife to dinner, and go to the track on Saturday. All for less than $70K if you don't go crazy with options. I was leaning towards a Z07 Corvette but when you factor all the above into the equation, I think another M3 will be in my garage.
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To me, what he writes here is what I understood to mean that you can control the car more by the throttle than you could before: Quote:
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05-16-2014, 09:22 AM | #27 |
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Once again I can see that CH values things differently than me. Still looking forward to the full review, they are always entertaining. Unfortunately most of what I see as potential let downs are there in his notes, he just don't care about them, numb steering and all. He mostly praises the engines easy access to power ( low end TQ ) and how it makes it a good DD, if I was looking for that I'd save a lot of money and drive a 335i or a diesel car. An M3 should have an engine that is what he say it hasn't, very special. Let's see if he buys one.
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"I think it's a truly special car." |
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But, I still see more positives on the overall package also as a track car/fun car. And on the steering I read his review to say that it's probably better than in the E9x? But after all, it comes down to what he likes. And that isn't necessarily the same as what you like/prefer/emphasise in a car |
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05-16-2014, 09:43 AM | #34 | |
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Here is his conclusion: And I still think the powertrain feels special enough for an M car. |
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This is not steering to savour, but it gives the driver instant confidence |
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05-16-2014, 09:46 AM | #37 |
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Light steering... boy that scares me. It scared me miles away from a regular F30. If it doesn't provide a proper, heavy weighed BMW feedback... I am truly scared.
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Fair enough. In this day and age of Chris Harris worship, it's probably good to remind ourselves that his preferences might not be everyone elses
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Well, this was the review many were waiting for and if this doesn't persuade people to not write this car off*, then nothing will.
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http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...g#post15928716 http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...w#post15958808 * ....and if you missed the sarcasm, saying "not write this off" was extremely tongue in cheek. This is a fantastic review. Clearly prefers this car over E90 AND the C63 507 (which he drives). Y'all shouldn't be 'dreading' this car or apprehensive, but you should be excited go on. try being excited. its ok. it will be our little secret..... |
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05-16-2014, 09:50 AM | #41 |
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Yes, so do most steerings so today and I'm not concerned about that. It's about making the car feel alive. No one curious why the 1M got so much more passionate praise while it has a very similar engine but likely a worse chassis? I bet the steering has a lot to do with it even if many don't immediately connect the dots.
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I have to admit that when I first got my E92, I didn't find the steering feedback that great. When I dialed-in a fair bit more camber up front (with the installation of GC camber plates), it totally changed the steering feel. The feedback was increased significantly, I can now feel everything the front tires are doing and the steering is alive in my hands. I increased the camber to better manage tire wear at the track, but the improved steering feel was a very welcome side benefit.
Maybe we will also be able to improve the steering feedback on the F8X with more camber. That would be an easy fix . |
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He didn't. He said comfort was lighter than sport and sport + and he thought they added unnecessary weight. |
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Although to be fair he did mention the response was pretty special for a turbo engine. |
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