08-09-2022, 09:32 AM | #67 |
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Stock pads? Those really seem like the weak point of these cars, tons of dust and poor longevity on the track.
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It's my main issue with them, even the questionable design decisions are just subjective but you can't hide the fact that weight is a killer.
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That's true, but I don't think that will be changing anytime soon. I know when I'll be getting my m3 the pads are the first thing I'm changing when it lands in my garage.
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His comment is that any all wheel drive Audi is front wheel biased and a BMW xdrive is rear wheel biased when transferring power to the ground. Many consider the handling characteristics better in rear wheel drive biased power trains.
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I would literally sh*t myself if they brought back the 1M as a 5-door hatcher with M-xDrive.
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No Audi sold in the U.S. is FWD. |
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Screw the xdrive, give us RWD DCT.
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While we are at it; how about xdrive with 6spd manual?
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This would be the perfect combo.
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Yes it would. I really like my M240i xdrive with ZF8 auto, but I miss the manual transmission. If it came in a 6spd manual I would keep it, but BMW forces me to upgrade to the new M2 for a manual gearbox. Deposit down, now another wait.
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I love Mark's comment that he wishes the RS3 was only RWD. LOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vej1eiLsSJI |
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I agree. That FWD Audi is totally based.
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Love this news!
Have some empathy for us Midwest enthusiasts who have cold weather 6 months of the year. Very excited to order my M2C XDrive once I upgrade from RS3. I think the RWD-biased AWD and S58 will be an incredible combo! |
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I think this ship has fully left the port though, unfortunately. If you want +400hp, AWD, and 3 pedals; there are no more games left for you on showroom floors. It's used R8, lambo, or an older S4/S5; and that's your world of choices.
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It's not just the pads. You have to look at the entire brake package. BMW did a lot of cost cutting on the G series M cars. Brakes were a part of that. The front disks on the M3/4 are smaller than the rear disks on the F87C. And the rear brakes are a tiny single piston floating caliper. They are literally almost non-existent. If you're looking to spend time on the track, because of the sheer size and weight of the G series cars, brakes are the first thing to change.
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https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1925041
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