What did you learn or discover about your M3/M4 today?

Ian1973 · 07-22-2016, 08:47 PM

In 90+ deg F heat the creaks and moans from the door seals are SUBSTANTIALLY more than in regular 70-80 degree days.

BwoodBMW · 07-22-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyGuk

I've learnt that before I've even sat in my car...

The steering isn't what it could be or used to be.
Nobody agrees on the best colour for the car but their choice is definitely the best.
The wheel gap is too large and it should be lowered with spacers so it looks cool. Spacers and lowering the car will effect driving dynamics don't do it.
The exhaust sounds terrible unless it's stock, ZCP, Akra, MPE or has downpipes. The seats are controversial.
It's very comfortable on long journeys.
Anything more than an hours driving will result in pain.
iDrive will be updated in the near future but I won't get that.
The rear lights will be updated in the future but I won't get that.
The differential problem will be updated in the future so I hope I'll get that. People will stop you in the street whilst you're driving to talk to you about how amazingly awesome you and your car is.
I will get no attention whilst driving this car.
I should have bought a C63s or a Porsche.
It's better in every way than a C63s or a Porsche.
It's fast.
It's not very fast off the line.
It has too much power to handle.
More power is needed to exploit the amazing chassis.
Ceramic brakes are a must for keeping the wheels clean and free of brake dust and something called unsprung weight.
I must not buy ceramic brakes as they are squeaky and cost too much to replace.
DCT is better than manual as long as by DCT you mean manual.
There's no point looking at the inside of your car unless you have full leather. You'll never know how fast your going unless you have the HUD.

BMW drivers are very passionate, neurotic and enthusiastic people who at the same time are entertaining and helpful to fellow BMW drivers.

These cars remind me of dogs. Everyones loves them because everyones is the best in the world

You forgot about the squeaks and rattles

Bonzer103 · 07-22-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

You forgot about the squeaks and rattles

And that complete strangers will ask how much it was and then try to race you in there winnebago

Xtabi · 07-22-2016, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyGuk

I've learnt that before I've even sat in my car...

The steering isn't what it could be or used to be.
Nobody agrees on the best colour for the car but their choice is definitely the best.
The wheel gap is too large and it should be lowered with spacers so it looks cool. Spacers and lowering the car will effect driving dynamics don't do it.
The exhaust sounds terrible unless it's stock, ZCP, Akra, MPE or has downpipes. The seats are controversial.
It's very comfortable on long journeys.
Anything more than an hours driving will result in pain.
iDrive will be updated in the near future but I won't get that.
The rear lights will be updated in the future but I won't get that.
The differential problem will be updated in the future so I hope I'll get that. People will stop you in the street whilst you're driving to talk to you about how amazingly awesome you and your car is.
I will get no attention whilst driving this car.
I should have bought a C63s or a Porsche.
It's better in every way than a C63s or a Porsche.
It's fast.
It's not very fast off the line.
It has too much power to handle.
More power is needed to exploit the amazing chassis.
Ceramic brakes are a must for keeping the wheels clean and free of brake dust and something called unsprung weight.
I must not buy ceramic brakes as they are squeaky and cost too much to replace.
DCT is better than manual as long as by DCT you mean manual.
There's no point looking at the inside of your car unless you have full leather. You'll never know how fast your going unless you have the HUD.

BMW drivers are very passionate, neurotic and enthusiastic people who at the same time are entertaining and helpful to fellow BMW drivers.

These cars remind me of dogs. Everyones loves them because everyones is the best in the world

You forgot about the squeaks and rattles

You forgot not everyone loves dogs too.

Actually it is the owners of dogs that: store the dog crap in a trash can to bake in the summer sun...great smell that is, don't put it on a leash and thinks it is cute when it jumps on others and licks their kids, doesn't make it stop barking when it wants to come back in the house after crapping, leave it home all day alone with nothing to do other than bark of the window at every moving object, at times puts it on a leash but can't control it, has their kid let it out... then it runs in someone else's yard to take a dump...them gets pissed at you when you ask the kid to pick up the crap, take it to public parks... let it crap then don't pick it up.

They call it a part of their family. What would happen if I treated my one-year old baby that way? Ok Jr. go out side and go poo-poo in the neighbors yard...

Whoops that was off topic....

TommyGuk · 07-22-2016, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

You forgot about the squeaks and rattles

Oh yeah! Also forgot to mention that the 666M wheels were designed to make grown men puke, unless you see them in the flesh then they are beautiful!

jmg · 07-23-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M-er-gized

Today I learned that every time my son brings a girl home, he asks me, "Dad, can I drive your car to the WaWa?"

And depending upon how good looking she is, I actually agree to it sometimes.

What is a WaWa? Is that where they hunt Pokemon now?

Desborough · 07-23-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M-er-gized

Today I learned that every time my son brings a girl home, he asks me, "Dad, can I drive your car to the WaWa?"

And depending upon how good looking she is, I actually agree to it sometimes.

What is a WaWa? Is that where they hunt Pokemon now?

I think WaWa is a gas station chain

'Cane · 07-23-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Desborough

I think WaWa is a gas station chain

Gas/hoagies/food, not necessarily in that order.
https://www.wawa.com

Apollo_1092 · 07-24-2016, 08:45 AM

That the kick down feature is by far one of the greatest things ever and may or may not be used to scare the poo out of passengers. Not that I do that.

davinnn · 07-24-2016, 11:11 AM

i learnt to not launch the car on cold tires.

///M-er-gized · 07-24-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M-er-gized

Today I learned that every time my son brings a girl home, he asks me, "Dad, can I drive your car to the WaWa?"

And depending upon how good looking she is, I actually agree to it sometimes.

What is a WaWa? Is that where they hunt Pokemon now?

WaWa is something that is insanely popular in SE PA.

Coffee, hoagies, food, snacks, and gas.

Devilzmantis · 07-24-2016, 11:56 AM

I Found out a month ago that on an up slope, the car does not roll back upon shifting my manual. It holds the car still for about a few seconds when I let go of the brakes to shift! Is this something new?!? So Cool man. Wondering if any other cars bmw or not has this on the Manuals or is this the new BMWs only thing?!?

SD ///M4 · 07-24-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Devilzmantis

I Found out a month ago that on an up slope, the car does not roll back upon shifting my manual. It holds the car still for about a few seconds when I let go of the brakes to shift! Is this something new?!? So Cool man. Wondering if any other cars bmw or not has this on the Manuals or is this the new BMWs only thing?!?

My 2006 Z4M Roadster has the hill hold feature as does my wife's 2011 335is Coupe. Not new.

Nachbar · 07-24-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilzmantis

I Found out a month ago that on an up slope, the car does not roll back upon shifting my manual. It holds the car still for about a few seconds when I let go of the brakes to shift! Is this something new?!? So Cool man. Wondering if any other cars bmw or not has this on the Manuals or is this the new BMWs only thing?!?

My 2006 Z4M Roadster has the hill hold feature as does my wife's 2011 335is Coupe. Not new.

A VW Golf 1991 Swiss Edition had this feature as well.

Adcampo · 07-24-2016, 05:23 PM

It may be the coding I had done, but I discovered you can sound the car alarm while driving by pushing the panic button on the fob (button accidentally pressed in my pocket).

Adcampo · 07-24-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Devilzmantis

I Found out a month ago that on an up slope, the car does not roll back upon shifting my manual. It holds the car still for about a few seconds when I let go of the brakes to shift! Is this something new?!? So Cool man. Wondering if any other cars bmw or not has this on the Manuals or is this the new BMWs only thing?!?

Great feature.

Kevin G · 07-24-2016, 06:12 PM

I learned that other vehicles disappear in your rear view mirror faster than expected.

Brain_attack · 07-24-2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin G

I learned that other vehicles disappear in your rear view mirror faster than expected.

jmg · 07-24-2016, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilzmantis

I Found out a month ago that on an up slope, the car does not roll back upon shifting my manual. It holds the car still for about a few seconds when I let go of the brakes to shift! Is this something new?!? So Cool man. Wondering if any other cars bmw or not has this on the Manuals or is this the new BMWs only thing?!?

My buddy's Ford Fiesta ST does than. Not new but useful nonetheless.

BwoodBMW · 07-25-2016, 12:07 AM

I learned that insane wildfires miles and miles away can turn a carbon fiber roof nearly white

firedown31 · 07-26-2016, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M-er-gized

Today I learned that every time my son brings a girl home, he asks me, "Dad, can I drive your car to the WaWa?"

And depending upon how good looking she is, I actually agree to it sometimes.

tke743 · 07-29-2016, 10:12 AM

I learned that it can take a hell of a hit and protect the driver.

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