Luke Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Map the fücker and make it even quicker Such common language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The suspension on the xdrive BMWs comes in for some criticism. As standard even the M Sports come with a softer higher riding set up. This needs to be fixed by specifying the adaptive set up. Even then it comes with thinner anti role bars than the sdrives. People have been disappointed with the handling as a result. Interesting. There's bound to be some pay off in handling with xdrive vs sdrive but it's useful to know some of the facts behind it. I really don't know what I want next any more. Happy with the overall BMW experience but not completely against changing marques. My trouble is I could honestly see me in anything from a M135i to a 730d... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The suspension on the xdrive BMWs comes in for some criticism. As standard even the M Sports come with a softer higher riding set up. This needs to be fixed by specifying the adaptive set up. Even then it comes with thinner anti role bars than the sdrives. People have been disappointed with the handling as a result. Isn't always subjective though? Take MrMe's and Patently's views of the ride in the Z4 - poles apart. I like a firm ride. In a car. Oh bollox, that still sounds wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Handling and ride are not the same thing though Mook as you know better than most. Some cars manage to get both wrong. The E89 Z4 is a great example of this. It always felt to me like the early versions had front and rear ends designed by entirely different teams. Therefore both the ride comfort and handling were less than optimised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I get that Jim With stock shocks and springs, the S4 had great mechanical grip, didn't handle that well, but had a decent ride - for my taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 To sum up. One mans meat, is another mans gravy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 To sum up. One mans meat, is another mans gravy. I hate gravy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The suspension on the xdrive BMWs comes in for some criticism. As standard even the M Sports come with a softer higher riding set up. This needs to be fixed by specifying the adaptive set up. Even then it comes with thinner anti role bars than the sdrives. People have been disappointed with the handling as a result. But by specifying the xd instead of the s-drive version, you're essentially saying "I'm a wuss, and a bit nervous of this car". So BMW are responding to this by giving you gentler suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Even in the soft setting my passengers think the '3 is tough - I don't feel it as the driver though, it's just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Even in the soft setting my passengers think the '3 is tough - I don't feel it as I'm on a big cushion, it's just fine. ftfy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Patently and myself being poles apart in respect of suspension preference has a number of answers. He drives a racing car. I drive a repmobile. His Z4 is an E85. Mine was an E89. He is a masochistic thrill-seeking rollercoaster riding wooden wheel loving man from a county in which the roads are lined with bubble wrap. I am not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I deny our roads are lined with bubble wrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Back on topic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I have to say I was enjoying the off topic, it was more interesting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I have to say I was enjoying the off topic, it was more interesting. Indeed, I was going to say that Garcons sweet spot is the new BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer, should tick all the boxes for him that!!... NOT. Wait and get the new 530d xdrive when its launched that will be a very nice bit of kit indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Back on topic.... Someone had to spoil it. Boring car driven by twonks, now where are these cheap Golf R deals??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 It does sound quite good though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'm still hankering over the B8 RS4 Order book now closed I believe. Still showing on config' for the moment. 180 unregistered unsold unallocated RS4s sitting at UK dealerships last count! Audi have really pushed them onto dealers it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleywater Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 180 unregistered unsold unallocated RS4s sitting at UK dealerships last count! Audi have really pushed them onto dealers it seems Mmmh interesting if not unsurprising Wonder if they would take a tenner plus some comps to a Mr & Mrs Smith destination of their choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hot on the heels of the new RS3, I've heard that tomorrow..... .....Audi will announce its replacement. The Audi RS3.0.1b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Does that include the bug fix to stop the whole interface locking up when used in bad weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 UK configurator now up. Expect there will be a finance contribution very soon in the same style as the B8 RS4 and C7 RS6. The 0-100 kph of 4.3 looks like it might even be on the conservative side - despite needing to change into third. Slightly odd gearing - second is very short, but third and fourth are very long despite the seven speed box (S3 has just the six) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 It does sound lovely but a lot of the reviews keep bringing up the Golf R how its a more fun package but for £10k less. I am sure its going to be better than the previous RS3 but to still hear reviews which don't seem to be as good as the Golf R is disheartening. Surely if Volkswagen can get the Golf R right, quattro GmbH could do better? No doubt they will sell loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 The press making comparisons to the Golf R is odd. The Golf R = Audi S3. The RS3 is a faster S3. And yes the S models are always a bargain compared to the RS equivalent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Id be surprised if it has a contribution - the B8 has one because its end of life - they want shot of old stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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