M3 Mid term report
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If it's anything like the M5 the brakes are not good enough for track work.
Absolutely great for one off hard braking but not for stop start.
Although I am still on the same set of pads that I undertook to drive the Ring on 2 years ago - although I wasn't driving fast by any stretch.
Absolutely great for one off hard braking but not for stop start.
Although I am still on the same set of pads that I undertook to drive the Ring on 2 years ago - although I wasn't driving fast by any stretch.
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From: sideways with an OWL!
Originally Posted by MB,Jun 2 2009, 02:24 PM
CSL wheels really set it off, and you got the best colour.
Is it a bit soft on track? Ie set of brakes and suspension would really finish it off? I've heard of the brakes being well under par for hard work.
Is it a bit soft on track? Ie set of brakes and suspension would really finish it off? I've heard of the brakes being well under par for hard work.
but realistically, the suspension is too soft for much track work. The CSL addresses this. But I only drove that on track really so I don't know what it's like on the road. It's fast bends over crests where you really notice the suspension on the M3 wallowing, like Pflantzgarten I II and III. The CSL felt so much more planted.
Whilst I occasionally think about coilovers for the M3, track work is not what I got the car for and it's perfect on the road. And I don't think the premium for the CSL is really worthwhile or enough of an upgrade.
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I can nearly write my 2 yearly report - so may as well
Running costs - nil
Problems - nil
Warranty - dont have one
Overall - bargain performance thrills
Ok I only do about 500 miles a month! However its been trouble free, Ive taxed insured and fueled it and it hasnt skipped a beat.
Im just about to chop it in, a 535d msport auto touring has my name on it - that should be an interesting change
Running costs - nil
Problems - nil
Warranty - dont have one
Overall - bargain performance thrills
Ok I only do about 500 miles a month! However its been trouble free, Ive taxed insured and fueled it and it hasnt skipped a beat.
Im just about to chop it in, a 535d msport auto touring has my name on it - that should be an interesting change
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From: Nottinghamshire
Originally Posted by moff,Jun 2 2009, 02:20 PM
Good report 
Great mpg, I think I average about 22 in my 135, but I drove have a very heavy right foot and it is chipped.
Great mpg, I think I average about 22 in my 135, but I drove have a very heavy right foot and it is chipped.
