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

[alpinab6]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

If further progress for the M4 is justified then it will use an updated engine from the current car to progress potential.
There is no market to support two different engines and some markets may not receive progress as before due to legislation.

I think BMW should do as PORSCHE.
A GT3 has an atmospheric engine
A Turbo has an turbo engine.
And, I don't think it's due to legislation
So, it's a pity BMW doesn't develop an engine without turbo as they did with the ///M3 CSL

[Jockey]

Originally Posted by alpinab6

I think BMW should do as PORSCHE.
A GT3 has an atmospheric engine
A Turbo has an turbo engine.
And, I don't think it's due to legislation
So, it's a pity BMW doesn't develop an engine without turbo as they did with the ///M3 CSL

No, I have no interest in BMW EVER doing anything like Porsche, sorry.

And yeah, the M3 CSL was based off a car that already had a NA engine. It's an apples to oranges comparison.

[LSM]

The only reason I would want the adaptive suspension is to run in sport plus mode. At least on my M6 anyway, the only suitable setting is sport plus, the others are too soft. My question is the standard suspension similar to the stiffest setting in adaptive M suspension? Is it supposed to better the handling? Does the adaptive suspension weigh more? I could care less about driving in comfort mode....

[ersin]

Originally Posted by W12x

C7 Crovette, CTS-V

The color caliper option on the Corvette is $600!


Cheers.

[Damasconian]

Originally Posted by Powaup

NOPE lol stole it from someone off facebook guessing it was you

Awesome of you to admit that, I feel guilty now. But I appreciate you poaching my question, it was a good one! This site is great and the people here seem to be really genuine. Glad to be part of the community.

[PhJ]

Originally Posted by curehead

Neither M3 nor M4 will have a middle arm rest in the back since they also have no ski pass through hole. Why? Not sure, and it seems like a step in the wrong direction since the M3 should be a good allrounder.
Even though i have not driven the new M3 yet, i doubt the adaptive suspension is worth it. The standard one is already a stiff suspension so you may only pay for extra comfort, if that's what you value, but i doubt they are better performance wise. But ok, pure guess on my side.
The DKG is so expensive since its been further developed and should be the best DKG built to date. It improves performance and there is where BMW like to have bigger margins. In my view it will be worth it.
You also ordered in Luxembourg? When is your expected delivery?

I ordered it in Arlon. In Belgium, they had the M3 configurator available several weeks before Luxembourg. The initial delivery date was November due to an issue with carbon fiber roof production. The issue has been fixed now and the delivery date is now end of August.

[PhJ]

Originally Posted by Wah

I never use the adaptive suspension in my e92 m3, but if I get the m4 without it and find the suspension to be too stiff for my liking, I will be rather annoyed. $1000 for peace of mind...

Good point. However, as the new M3 was introduced as a daily as well as a circuit type car, I would guess that the comfort is acceptable for a daily use but I am not sure as I have not yet got the opportunity to drive it. I will wait for the first test drive reports to find out and eventually will add the adaptive suspension,if needed.

[Powaup]

Originally Posted by Damasconian

Awesome of you to admit that, I feel guilty now. But I appreciate you poaching my question, it was a good one! This site is great and the people here seem to be really genuine. Glad to be part of the community.

Yes this is the best website to learn anything BMW, welcome to bimmerpost

[Powaup]

Originally Posted by LSM

The only reason I would want the adaptive suspension is to run in sport plus mode. At least on my M6 anyway, the only suitable setting is sport plus, the others are too soft. My question is the standard suspension similar to the stiffest setting in adaptive M suspension? Is it supposed to better the handling? Does the adaptive suspension weigh more? I could care less about driving in comfort mode....

Even if you are going over a rough road where the pavement is all F'd up you don't switch the suspension to comfort? I thought it was a must have option

[LSM]

Originally Posted by Powaup

Even if you are going over a rough road where the pavement is all F'd up you don't switch the suspension to comfort? I thought it was a must have option

Never ever. I hate comfort mode. I live in SoCal so I never go over really F'ed up pavement. I dont enjoy comfort mode at all, if I wanted to not feel the road and ride on a cloud Id buy a Lexus or Mercedes

[Powaup]

Originally Posted by LSM

Never ever. I hate comfort mode. I live in SoCal so I never go over really F'ed up pavement. I dont enjoy comfort mode at all, if I wanted to not feel the road and ride on a cloud Id buy a Lexus or Mercedes

ahhhh... interesting.... but I guess the main benefit is that I would be able to tighten the suspension with this option. I'm guessing the car comes in just normal mode if you skip this option. If I were to drop this option I'd probably pick up HK sound

[Powaup]

Originally Posted by Hellkite

I really would like to know the turbo size and brand.

From the official M4 thread: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=923444

Two mono-scroll turbochargers
Mitsubishi mono-scroll turbochargers
18.1 PSI / 1.25 BAR max peak
Pre-tensioned in Sport and Sport+ modes (keep spinning at a high rate of speed even after throttle lift-off, for ultra quick response - more details)
Impulse charging for optimized responsiveness
Flow-enhanced manifolds
Electric wastegate actuator

[swamp2]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

What I have learned It is down to the contour in the roof. The previous roof was flat , the contour is aerodynamically honed.

Any ribbing in a structure generally makes it stiffer. This doesn't cut the quick sanity check for me.

[LSM]

Originally Posted by Powaup

ahhhh... interesting.... but I guess the main benefit is that I would be able to tighten the suspension with this option. I'm guessing the car comes in just normal mode if you skip this option. If I were to drop this option I'd probably pick up HK sound

This question was just asked at the NYIAS and the passive system is set-up to be between sport and sport+ mode so Im dropping the adaptive M suspension option...

See interview: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=973551