M4 Limits

N1rve · 02-28-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RugbyBro

What jpy1980 said ^^ power is very easy to live with as long as you aren’t doing stupid stuff with it. Stupid games = stupid prizes

If you push the throttle to the floor in any mode you will get the full beans until TC kicks in. In situations where I need the best throttle modulation like cold & wet NorCal days under 40f (yes we get those), efficient is great.

FWIW I personally don’t like sport plus on the street - I ran it for a while and found I wasn’t enjoying the car as much as the throttle is so sensitive and you’re basically breathing on it in most street situations. It’s like a constant reminder that the car can do way more than you’re allowed to. I’ve found that sport throttle has adapted to my driving style nicely and is the perfect “sporty” setting for the street/canyons.

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M4NJ83 · 03-01-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by amancuso

Congrats on your purchase! I'm in Jersey too. I went from M2 DCT to M4 6MT. It's more "fun" to drive, even though the DCT is def. faster. I never "race" my cars, so it's more about the whole driving experience.

I hear ya. Are there any M4 groups in NJ that share info or get together?

GBM3NJ · 03-01-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by M4NJ83

Thanks; I bought the car used with 2750 miles; the prior owner suffered an injury and could no longer work the third pedal. I think the M one-day driving school is offered only as part of the M Driver's package which this car does not have (and not worth it IMO).

I disagree, the M driving school was absolutely worth it and you can sign up for it anytime. It was what convinced me to buy my M3, I drove it at M school in on absurdly rainy day and was extremely impressed with the performance of the car in such trying conditions. I am thinking of doing the 2 day M school in the future but will decide after getting out for a few track days this spring and summer. Get out and enjoy your new car.

Suds · 03-01-2021, 08:18 PM

The car can do this, just be careful. Smooth!

TopJimmy · 03-01-2021, 10:34 PM

I also have the 3-pedal but with the extra two doors. I suggest to avoid Sport+ while learning, because there's no rev-match, so if you mis-shift you won't hear the engine rev high to warn you of an over-rev.

Once you're comfortable with plain jane Efficient get into Sport with MDM, then progress to Sport with DSC Off (no nanny mode, be careful). With DSC Off you can learn the limits of traction and corner sliding technique.

I've pushed to 175 on a few occasions (limiter deleted), and exceed 150 frequently "just to test that Dragy is working"...but safely, of course.

doug_999 · 03-02-2021, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

I also have the 3-pedal but with the extra two doors. I suggest to avoid Sport+ while learning, because there's no rev-match, so if you mis-shift you won't hear the engine rev high to warn you of an over-rev.

I believe rev match is there now in all modes. Changed sometime in 2018.

TopJimmy · 03-02-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

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Originally Posted by TopJimmy

I also have the 3-pedal but with the extra two doors. I suggest to avoid Sport+ while learning, because there's no rev-match, so if you mis-shift you won't hear the engine rev high to warn you of an over-rev.

I believe rev match is there now in all modes. Changed sometime in 2018.

I heard that was an error in one software version, and only some cars got lucky. I asked my SA if they could get me that older SW version but they said no. I have up and tuned.

doug_999 · 03-02-2021, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GBM3NJ

I disagree, the M driving school was absolutely worth it and you can sign up for it anytime. It was what convinced me to buy my M3, I drove it at M school in on absurdly rainy day and was extremely impressed with the performance of the car in such trying conditions. I am thinking of doing the 2 day M school in the future but will decide after getting out for a few track days this spring and summer. Get out and enjoy your new car.

I think you misunderstand.

The OP was commenting that the "M Driver's package" is not worth it. And he is correct. You can get a much better deal on the M schools.

amancuso · 03-04-2021, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by M4NJ83

I hear ya. Are there any M4 groups in NJ that share info or get together?

Not that I'm aware of yet. I just picked mine up a couple of weeks ago, it's still on Winter tires.

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TopJimmy Major General 5456 Rep 5,147 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	I also have the 3-pedal but with the extra two doors. I suggest to avoid Sport+ while learning, because there's no rev-match, so if you mis-shift you won't hear the engine rev high to warn you of an over-rev. Once you're comfortable with plain jane Efficient get into Sport with MDM, then progress to Sport with DSC Off (no nanny mode, be careful). With DSC Off you can learn the limits of traction and corner sliding technique. I've pushed to 175 on a few occasions (limiter deleted), and exceed 150 frequently "just to test that Dragy is working"...but safely, of course. __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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