ZCP vs none ZCP M3

[M2withACC]

Hey folks,

I love my 2014 none ZCP M3 as it is. But I have watched quite a few videos and I am getting confused. So for those who owns the ZCP M3/M4. What's the real difference in mechanical?

1. 444hp (software?)
2. springs, dampers, anti roll bars (all new parts?) DSC tweaks (software?)
3. tweaks in the LSD/MDM (software?)
4. same exhaust system or just some valves/flaps? everyone says it sounds louder/better? high gloss black tips
5. high gloss black kidney grills, side m3 badge, and the trunk badge
6. 20" forged wheels
7. cooler front seats but no more lumbar support and the front /// seat belts.

Please correct me if there's something that I am missing or incorrect.

Some say it in comfort mode it rides better than the none ZCP, is this true? hmm

Many Thanks

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by europeankar

Hey folks,

I love my 2014 none ZCP M3 as it is. But I have watched quite a few videos and I am getting confused. So for those who owns the ZCP M3/M4. What's the real difference in mechanical?

1. 444hp (software?)
2. springs, dampers, sway bars (all new parts?) DSC tweaks (software?)
3. tweaks in the LSD/MDM (software?)
4. same exhaust system or just some valves/flaps? everyone says it sounds louder/better? high gloss black tips
5. high gloss black kidney grills, side m3 badge, and the trunk badge
6. 20" forged wheels
7. cooler front seats but no more lumbar support and the front /// seat belts.

Please correct me if there's something that I am missing or incorrect.

Many Thanks

As far as I know:

1. 444hp (software)
2. dampers, sway bars (all new parts) DSC tweaks (software)
3. tweaks in the LSD (software)
4. ever so slightly different exhaust system. everyone says it sounds louder/better. high gloss black tips
5. high gloss black kidney grills, side m3 badge, and the trunk badge
6. 20" forged wheels
7. cooler front seats but no more lumbar support and the front /// seat belts.

[bb1857]

Here we go again....use the search function and you'll find tons of threads on this topic with plenty of opinions both ways.

[M-Pilot]

Seriously? Because we really needed another ZCP vs Non-ZCP thread

[2kaccordocoupe]

[///M4ster Yoda]

Originally Posted by cntzl

Seriously? Because we really needed another ZCP vs Non-ZCP thread

I agree but these threads are very entertaining

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by cntzl

Seriously? Because we really needed another ZCP vs Non-ZCP thread

Wait just one second, this has been covered before?

[m4282]

Originally Posted by bb1857

Here we go again....use the search function and you'll find tons of threads on this topic with plenty of opinions both ways.

Party pooper! :

[bb1857]

Originally Posted by m4282

Party pooper! :

Haha I have seen this shitshow before and it always ends up the same way.

[m4282]

Originally Posted by bb1857

Haha I have seen this shitshow before and it always ends up the same way.

Agreed - it ends up and plays out like the party scene from animal house

[landshark99]

don't forget the larger better tires that go with the 20" wheels

[CaryTheLabelGuy]

I'm not taking the bait this time - It simply isn't worth the headache.

[Dr. Who]

Hey!

C'mon guys, If we're here, it's because we've got nothing better to do,
besides, he's a Rookie (as am I), play nice!

Ok., ego aside, it all depends on what you want the car (M3/M4) for.

The "ZCP" is a "Competition Package", A.k.a. a Track package or a reasonable
facsimile thereof.

On the one side of the coin:

They did some reprogramming of the ECU* and added some stronger suspension
bits and the Fluff (Seats/Seatbelts/Blackened Ext. kit). There's less slippage in
the rear and thus, it feels more connected to the road.

Tails:

It's a stiffer ride.

Can't have one without the other. It's like Alchemy!!

Other than that, It's the Latest and the Greatest!


Cheers!



P.S.: Wheels/Tires are Bigger and Wider and by being so, provide more Grip, but,
at the same time, they are Heavier.

* F.Y.I.: A lot of this can be had via a Firmware update