Questions on M3/M4 for NYIAS? Let us know!

[KevinM]

Why is the entire car not made of carbon fiber?

[southlight]

Originally Posted by Tonymiabmw

Also what is the delay of M3 CCBs for.

The CCB's take rate has exceeded BMW's expectations. In other words: They can't produce the CCB fast enough for current demand.

Originally Posted by bjaumiller

Oddly specific question:

will the bi-xenon headlights come with LED turn indicators or are they cheeping out with halogen?

Halogen.


Best regards,
south

[solstice]

I'd like to know as much as possible about the passive suspension.

- Where is it positioned relative to the adaptive suspension's modes?
- Does it have the same springs as the adaptive suspension? If not what differs ( length, load or both ).
- Is it similar to the E9X M3 passive suspension in dynamics and specs?
- Has it been as extensively tuned and tested as the adaptive suspension?

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by ersin

Then how about: will the M3/M4 be subject to the gas guzzler tax?


Cheers.

Wish it did!

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by bob330i

I also seem to recall that rear seat heating is deleted when choosing speed cloth.

Because my friend literally burned his recaros while using butt warmers. True story. I have pic somewhere.

[Thurman Murch]

Why is BMW being so cryptic with the f8x? I can understand from the perspective of not giving clues to the C63 and RC-F but why not be headstrong?

I still believe the e9x is amazing and I don't really care what new tech the f8x brings. I mean the extra CFRP and air curtains are cool

Also why didn't BMW focus harder on reducing the weight of the f8x or would the suspension cost more or would downforce aero cost more to keep the 50/50 balance?

[Gonven]

Originally Posted by parky1215

Would like to know when BMW Performance parts for M3/M4 is going to be available.

+ 1000 ask this

[bobs619]

will the m3/4 incorporate a fire hydrant hookup for those situations when we need to park next to fire hydrant?

[spool twice]

I would like to know...


Is the EDC system active in all modes? On the E90 non-comp, it was only active in comfort and normal modes, while the sport mode was static at approx 75% damping rates. The comp package was active in all mods.

[CurbBender'90]

Please DO NOT say things like that! We will PAY additional for a freakin color? That sits well with you? I think 8k just to stop sooner and noisier isn't worth 8k to begin with, let alone pay MORE for a damn color!! Porsche is the epic fail of charging for EVERY little detail, don't even give BMW a clue cause they are slowing doing this. Sidenote: Camaro Z/28 even comes with standard CCB!!

[BMWJ]

Originally Posted by bobs619

will the m3/4 incorporate a fire hydrant hookup for those situations when we need to park next to fire hydrant?

like this?

[UK6]

Bit of a random one but I'd like to know if the UK gets the universal remote, not seen it mentioned in any specs over here but we've not had a brochure here yet.

[TheJerseyDon]

Originally Posted by Btyler227

What about the rumor about the smokey burnout feature? Is there such a feature that hasn't been announced?

Its called 6sp manual

[Diver]

Where's mine

[Damasconian]

Originally Posted by Powaup

Why are blue calipers only non-ceramic color available? 428 & 435 offer three color options, f8x should too.

Great question. Come up with that one on your own?

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by flinchy

Turbo specs please

x2 on this

[PABrian]

Originally Posted by SlowSaloonM3

Really? Because we all still experience brake fade lol

yeah really...the system of course can only provide so much force, so it's really only going to delay felt fade so much. It's called "compensation" for a reason

Originally Posted by Judge Dredd

Is auto start/stop included, and can it be coded to be off by default?

All MY14 and newer BMWs with auto stop/start will remember the last used setting of that system, so if you turn it off once, you'll never have to turn it off again. Pretty guaranteed the M3s and M4s will have this.

Originally Posted by MaximumG

Did the M3/4 use the same electric power steering unit from the 3/4 series at any time during its development?

If so, why did BMW deem it necessary to build an unique EPS for the M3/4 from the "ground up"? What exactly is 3/4 series' EPS' disadvantage?

Is it possible to improve the steering feel of 3/4 series simply by fitting it the new EPS WITHOUT modifying the suspension?

More importantly, is the new EPS the future of BMW non-M cars?

You answered your own question. The EPS system in the F8x is completely different and has been designed entirely around getting all the right feedback through to the steering wheel without any of the unnecessary vibration, while keeping it efficient and adjustable. There are a few pretty lengthy articles on that here.

The EPS system in the F3x cars is good in the efficiency department but not good at translating useable feedback through to the steering wheel. Some of this is tires, some is suspension, and the rest is qualities inherent to EPS systems.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by kechang

my question as well can't really stand the matt gold

on top of the M performance parts, if doing european delivery, can M performance parts be ordered/installed at the factory?

No. The gold is to identify this option. It cannot be re sprayed.
M. Performance accessories will be fitted by your BMW M dealer.

[24M]

Originally Posted by BMW_Boy7

Please DO NOT say things like that! We will PAY additional for a freakin color? That sits well with you? I think 8k just to stop sooner and noisier isn't worth 8k to begin with, let alone pay MORE for a damn color!! Porsche is the epic fail of charging for EVERY little detail, don't even give BMW a clue cause they are slowing doing this. Sidenote: Camaro Z/28 even comes with standard CCB!!

It also has A/C as an option and one speaker in it........

[24M]

Originally Posted by Thurman Murch

Why is BMW being so cryptic with the f8x? I can understand from the perspective of not giving clues to the C63 and RC-F but why not be headstrong?

I still believe the e9x is amazing and I don't really care what new tech the f8x brings. I mean the extra CFRP and air curtains are cool

Also why didn't BMW focus harder on reducing the weight of the f8x or would the suspension cost more or would downforce aero cost more to keep the 50/50 balance?

The real question is why doesn't this car have more carbon fiber when BMW has that huge carbon fiber factor which they are wasting on the i3 and i8 only. They outsourced all the carbon fiber on the m3/m4 instead.

Ridiculous..........

But to answer your question reducing weight while keeping comfort, safety, etc is probably the most expensive thing to do on a car.

[CurbBender'90]

Originally Posted by 24M

It also has A/C as an option and one speaker in it........

For a PURE track car, that's fine understandable! I'm just saying these cheaper cars are really reflecting the most value for your dollar and BMW seems to just want you to pay for the name and then some. Some things just do or don't make sense, feel me?

[TunedM2C]

Will BMW pay for the first speeding ticket I get with this car?