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05-29-2013, 08:57 PM | #45 | |
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05-30-2013, 01:43 AM | #46 | |
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learning to not GAF truly is the best way to handle it |
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05-31-2013, 09:41 AM | #47 | |
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Right now 3 series have more advanced technology than our LCI Z4 (2014). We just now get clear headlight rings. 3 series have already gone to a newer phase with their squared out headlight rings. I guess we will get that and among other things like HUD Lane Departure Warning w/ Forward Collision Warning Speed Limit Info Active Blind Spot Detection Side and Top View Cameras Rear View Camera Variable Steering Maybe we will get it in 2015 or 2016... maybe... |
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05-31-2013, 10:19 AM | #48 | |
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I feel like Lane Departure + Speed Limit + Active Blind Spot and all those driver assists just ruins the fun of driving, and not something I would want on the Z4. Example, on our Merc, we have all of those. Trying to do a spirited drive is a task because it will always vibrate my wheel telling me I am too close to the lines, or that I am speeding, or that I should stop tailgating (even though I'm not even that close, it would start to apply the brakes for me!) Again, cool idea, and that's what I thought when I ordered my Merc, but not something I would get, especially not on a sports car that is meant to be driven. I don't have much of an opinion on the Variable Steering, but again, we aren't driving a Ultra Luxury S-Class.. I don't miss not having it. |
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Ah so your point is that it was not offered with the previous Z4. Fair point! Last edited by Asbjorn; 05-31-2013 at 11:10 AM.. |
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05-31-2013, 11:36 AM | #51 | |
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Comparing a gasoline engine and diesel engine is like apples and oranges. why not compare it to electric car as well? |
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05-31-2013, 12:50 PM | #52 | ||
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The M5 has a vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering according to BMWUSA. The owners manual does not mention anything about the steering type. What source did you use to get your information?
Here is a quote from a drive review by Bimmerpost: "Unlike many other models of late, the F10 M5 still uses that good ole hydraulic steering rack, and it felt so good being back to this setup." Source http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=731680 and realoem agrees, the hardware is indeed hydraulic: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...98&hg=32&fg=10 Quote:
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http://www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyear/25_3.php#2 The M50d diesel finished 2nd just behind the N54T. The N55 was awarded fifth place behind the Boxter engine and the regular twin turbo diesel. Without the extra power I do not think the N54 would have won again last year. |
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Z4 and 335 get to be in 1st & 5th just because of an overboost tune? haha what a joke! To be fair to all other automakers, I think BMW should only be allowed to enter one engine (base on block code). Other automakers can come out with a slightly better tune and enter two engines? it makes no sense. all parts are exactly the same for both engine except the tune. even the computer box probably have the same part number |
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05-31-2013, 03:10 PM | #54 |
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funny how different an engine can be with not just tune but physical add ons. I haven't heard of a stock 1M going into limp mode with its radiators + fan upgrade and transmission case with extra cooling while the regular N54 cars all attend the limp mode party
Just goes to show what BMW market research says about Z series owners that we don't get any of the performance gear even in the 35is model EDIT even the standard 135 gets "better" brake calipers and the 335 sedan family hauler has larger brake rotors |
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And make it so various parts don't rattle/squeak
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