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12-19-2006, 10:49 PM | #2 |
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I can't imagine the E92 M3 having a softer suspension than it's predecessor. Softer suspension equals lower performance and slower times at the track.
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12-26-2006, 05:15 PM | #3 |
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Im sure that all the complaints will be adressed. But you have to remember that the car also has to have a little luxury too...don't expect P-car type handling out of this.
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12-27-2006, 05:10 PM | #4 | |
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I hope the new M3's suspension is more compliant than previous gens and I think it would be a mistake and a step back if BMW didnt strive to do so. jason |
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12-28-2006, 01:13 AM | #5 |
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Compliant comes from high quality shocks, not something that comes on most factor cars.
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12-28-2006, 07:19 PM | #7 |
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Eibach is more for looks than performance.
The car has an intependaent rear suspension from the factory so I am not sure what you are getting at.
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12-28-2006, 08:57 PM | #8 | |
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Unless BMW implements some sort of active system (which is unlikely) I think that we will see a similar combination of ride comfort / handling that the E46 had. Which is going to be too hard for some, too soft for others. It's just the way things go. Luckily the aftermarket is out there for both groups. With that being said if you're buying an M3 and you think its too stiff, there may be other cars better suited to your needs in the market. -Adam |
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12-29-2006, 12:50 AM | #9 |
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01-03-2007, 10:39 PM | #11 |
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The New M3 Might have a feature found on some of the newer performance cars, where you have a sports button that allows you to stiffen the ride a little more, either with coil-overs or some new type of pneumatic suspension.
You already have the gear ratio and speed of shift in the E46 M3 and the sports button in extreme mode in the E60 M5 that bumps HP from a smoother 400HP and a few other tweaks here and there to full beast with 500HP. So keep and eye out; the answer may not be what you are looking for, but we won't know until official release at AutoShow or until BMW releases final specs. Just as they kept it ambiguous with the top of the E93 until final release; no one was really sure as to the way the roof worked or weather they would still have a soft top cabriolet. |
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The E36 M3 handled great AND was compliant. The E46 lost the compliance, and many have complained did not pick up much (if any) track worthiness. I hope they "get it right" in the E92! |
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01-04-2007, 02:11 AM | #13 |
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The E46 was a step back in terms of handling from the E36. The 01-03 models were a low point in M history. The fixed a number of issues during the 03 year that improved the handling considerably
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01-05-2007, 10:16 AM | #14 | |
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They used to have the perfect combination between handling and compliant ride.... The runflats have made it worse.... My 06 M3 CiC rides better than my 545i Sport which should not be the case. I guess the engineers are working on Mini's...... |
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01-05-2007, 04:21 PM | #15 |
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I suspect they were trying to make the cars feel more sporty to answer some marketing survey.
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