Is it me or have all the 1M participant's writeups been tepid?

Racing Teatray · 11-23-2010, 04:30 AM

Quite.

Both Jason's review and mine covered the issues supposedly not covered. And there is no "forced journalism" involved regarding the driving experience. I did slightly skate over the bodywork modifications on the basis that since BMW hasn't shown the car in full yet, they'd probably rather I didn't give a minutely detailed description of every vent and bulge, which I am perfectly happy to respect (not least because it would be tedious to write and read). But the driving experience was as stated. It was a pity it was raining quite so hard, but I'm sure BMW didn't arrange that...

One curiosity I noted after the event was that none of us were ever asked to show our driving licences - they appeared to just assume we had them...

blueshark · 11-23-2010, 04:39 AM

Wow! That is curious, and maybe a little scary!!

///Mangler · 11-23-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I did hit on some of the points you mention. When the 1M is in sport mode via the M button, the throttle response is MUCH improved making it easier to heel-toe than in my 135. My copilot and I ran the car past 6500 rpm several times each and the power does not drop off like in a regular N54/N55 car. The shifting absolutely feels different. The throws are much shorter and the engagement feels very precise. Out there on the wet roads, we could definitely feel the LSD kicking in.

Sounds like the same sport mode button that is in the E39 M5. Throttle angle increase delta and steering weight enhanced.

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Racing Teatray · 11-23-2010, 10:08 AM

Because we obviously were not allowed to take pictures, let alone post them of a car which has not yet been officially unveiled....

confusion · 11-23-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PKumarM3

for example, one of my biggest gripes with the n54 is the shifting. it is a dog when it comes to heel toeing. It takes a BIG blip adn the RPMS fall so hard that it requires a strong blip to catch the lower gear.

are you kidding? this car is so easy to heel and toe. pedal placement is wonderful and shifts are flawless with just a little practice. have you even driven the car?

M3 Adjuster · 11-23-2010, 05:43 PM

Nice thread... Really makes a guy want to write a review..

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Racing Teatray Lieutenant 218 Rep 492 Posts Drives: BMW 440i GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central London iTrader: (0)	Quite. Both Jason's review and mine covered the issues supposedly not covered. And there is no "forced journalism" involved regarding the driving experience. I did slightly skate over the bodywork modifications on the basis that since BMW hasn't shown the car in full yet, they'd probably rather I didn't give a minutely detailed description of every vent and bulge, which I am perfectly happy to respect (not least because it would be tedious to write and read). But the driving experience was as stated. It was a pity it was raining quite so hard, but I'm sure BMW didn't arrange that... One curiosity I noted after the event was that none of us were ever asked to show our driving licences - they appeared to just assume we had them... __________________ ____________________ Current: Macan GTS Previous: 440i GC, M135i, E60 M5, Z1, 330d, 135i, Alfa 156 GTA, Mercedes 500E, Audi S3, Audi A3 quattro, VW Golf GTI 16v
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Racing Teatray Lieutenant 218 Rep 492 Posts Drives: BMW 440i GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central London iTrader: (0)	Because we obviously were not allowed to take pictures, let alone post them of a car which has not yet been officially unveiled.... __________________ ____________________ Current: Macan GTS Previous: 440i GC, M135i, E60 M5, Z1, 330d, 135i, Alfa 156 GTA, Mercedes 500E, Audi S3, Audi A3 quattro, VW Golf GTI 16v
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M3 Adjuster Banned 7906 Rep 11,785 Posts Drives: 1M, X1 M Sport, E46 325ic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	Nice thread... Really makes a guy want to write a review..
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