CAR Magazine M3 competition pack long term test continued

1230vani · 05-05-2011, 10:05 PM

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/...ong-term-test/

CAR mag continues testing the M3 with comp pckg.

RayC · 05-05-2011, 11:08 PM

What's up with the paint in the second picture?

KGB7 · 05-05-2011, 11:48 PM

Looks like its has ice on it.

disapr · 05-06-2011, 12:08 AM

It's 'frozen red', duh!

mot · 05-06-2011, 12:17 AM

btw, what is that in photo 3?

RayC · 05-06-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mot

btw, what is that in photo 3?

That button changes what setting you're in with M-DCT i.e. S1-S5 or D1-D5.

e1000 · 05-06-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mot

btw, what is that in photo 3?

cell reception button

e46e92love · 05-06-2011, 12:47 AM

What's up with the one comment about tweaks in the steering? Have they made small changes to the steering since the car was first released in 2008? Or was that comment way off based.....?

Cheers,
e46e92

1230vani · 05-06-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by e46e92love

What's up with the one comment about tweaks in the steering? Have they made small changes to the steering since the car was first released in 2008? Or was that comment way off based.....?

Cheers,
e46e92

Apparently they have, have been reading that the steering has even more improved for the comp pckg.

RayC · 05-06-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kpari09

There are improvements in Steering feel, feedback, and responsiveness with zcp. Not a huge difference but the difference is there and it's noticeable.

I hate you ZCP owners.

donovan · 05-06-2011, 02:56 AM

I have not been following this stupid ZCP vs the world bullcrap, but didnt the original e92 m3 beat the pants off the Audi.

rjd598 · 05-06-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by donovan

I have not been following this stupid ZCP vs the world bullcrap, but didnt the original e92 m3 beat the pants off the Audi.

I don't think it was the regular m3 that got tested against the Audi but clarkson did say he thinks the regular m3 is better than the zcp hahaha

ooowowizstev · 05-06-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by e1000

cell reception button

This is correct. For DCT cars, turn off DSC for even better reception.

Totti · 05-06-2011, 06:56 AM

That switch is the driver involvement switch. Turn it up for less involvement.

mdosu · 05-06-2011, 10:31 AM

after 16 posts this becomes a DCT Vs 6MT?

mkoesel · 05-06-2011, 11:04 AM

It is impossible to know whether this is true (since it would be via software only), but given no information on this from BMW, I strongly doubt it is the case. The wider track and lower suspension, however, could very well make the the steering feel different than a non-ZCP car. And they may even make it "better". But only as a side effect, not because there are different parts used or a different Servotronic steering map employed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpari09

There are improvements in Steering feel, feedback, and responsiveness with zcp. Not a huge difference but the difference is there and it's noticeable.

mkoesel · 05-06-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

after 16 posts this becomes a DCT Vs 6MT?

We're going to get DCT vs. 6MT and ZCP vs. non-ZCP all wrapped up into one thread.

E90 vs. E92 vs. E93 anyone?

DCC · 05-06-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

It is impossible to know whether this is true (since it would be via software only), but given no information on this from BMW, I strongly doubt it is the case. The wider track and lower suspension, however, could very well make the the steering feel different than a non-ZCP car. And they may even make it "better". But only as a side effect, not because there are different parts used or a different Servotronic steering map employed.

^^^ I agree

Bosna · 05-06-2011, 11:43 AM

Look guys, the fact is, the E93 is the only *REAL* M3. I mean, lower roofline, looks more aggressive AND the V6 sound with the top down!

mkoesel · 05-06-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosna

Look guys, the fact is, the E93 is the only *REAL* M3. I mean, lower roofline, looks more aggressive AND the V6 sound with the top down!

The thing is, my V6 sounds like a V8, and I am not happy with BMW about that. I wrote them a stern letter expressing my displeasure, and all they did was send me a recording of an Accord V6 and told me to play it on the radio loudly. Not impressed, BMW. This is how you treat your exclusive M customers?

mot · 05-06-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

We're going to get DCT vs. 6MT and ZCP vs. non-ZCP all wrapped up into one thread.

E90 vs. E92 vs. E93 anyone?

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the M-DCT buttons.

OC3 · 05-06-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ooowowizstev

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1000

Quote:

Originally Posted by mot

btw, what is that in photo 3?

cell reception button

This is correct. For DCT cars, turn off DSC for even better reception.

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