Interview with Michael Wimbeck

Gonven · 05-24-2014, 05:03 AM

Featured on BIMMERPOST.com

Really nice interview

ake · 05-24-2014, 07:25 AM

Provides some greatd insights! Thanks for sharing

ufgtrs2007 · 05-24-2014, 12:51 PM

Thanks for sharing! Great information that shows the passion these guys have in making this awesome car for us to enjoy!

GOLFFRR · 05-24-2014, 02:35 PM

nice!

tooch · 05-26-2014, 12:13 PM

That aluminum front axle carrier looks amazing. Looks like a race car under there. Wish they had the numbers on how much stiffer it is than the regular 3/4 series.

dhoggm3 · 05-26-2014, 12:23 PM

WOW! That's a gorgeous diff.

jc05e46m3 · 05-26-2014, 12:42 PM

Very good looking parts under there. I do like the explanation o each and the shift towards a more "race car" like product. Am I the only one who thinks that the aftermarket for exhaust should be able to produce something much better flowing, maybe even larger diameter, and a better looking rear (similar to getting rid of the "balls" look of the E9x M3)? I think we have serious potential from the turbo back.

VCP · 05-26-2014, 12:43 PM

m5 guy · 05-26-2014, 12:51 PM

Excellent video, thanks for posting!

YungDro · 05-26-2014, 01:01 PM

williewonkerz · 05-26-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

WOW! That's a gorgeous diff.

I don't what makes me smile more, the fact that I agree or that I would rather have the diff in my hands than the last hooters girl....

r3dbimmer89 · 05-26-2014, 01:32 PM

Makes me feel like I am getting my money's worth.

SamS · 05-26-2014, 01:45 PM

Great video, thanks for sharing!

bradleyland · 05-26-2014, 02:10 PM

Man those components are beautiful. Interesting remarks, yet again, in how similar the coupe and sedan are from a performance standpoint. I wonder how this will affect sales of the two variants. How bizarre would it be to have the sedan outsell the coupe by a wide margin?

I also find it interesting that automotive journalists seem to favor the sedan. At the end when they discussed torsional rigidity, the interviewer remarked that "he could tell" [that the sedan was more rigid], yet the M spokesperson claimed that the difference is very small. I wonder what it is about the sedan that is enchanting so many journalists?

M6-Coupe · 05-26-2014, 02:16 PM

Thanks for sharing.

LDSM · 05-26-2014, 03:03 PM

3M TAPE · 05-26-2014, 03:08 PM

Very interesting,
Actually I felt that too, the E90 sedan M3 seems to have a little more rigid feeling than the E92 2 door M3.

odiesback · 05-26-2014, 03:42 PM

As I watched this, I could not help but keep thinking of those great
Nigel Tufnel's interviews

Palbay · 05-26-2014, 03:55 PM

Grabbed this rear street shot of the F82 M4 Coupe. The discussion in the clip about the cooling fins on the Limited Slip Dif made me look at this photo a little closer. From this angle you can actually see the cooling fins hanging down in the air stream. Should keep that LSD cool..... Thanks. PalBay

Falafel Combo · 05-26-2014, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooch

That aluminum front axle carrier looks amazing. Looks like a race car under there. Wish they had the numbers on how much stiffer it is than the regular 3/4 series.

Curious as to how that would relevant.

signes · 05-26-2014, 07:14 PM

Great vid, thanks.

BhamDavid · 05-26-2014, 07:26 PM

That finned diff probably isn't a good jacking point for the rear end. I hope there is another point that can be used.

Yes, I know the diff is not designed on any car for this, but I've used it for years on many cars without issues.

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