10-16-2010, 07:06 AM | #45 |
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Why are you guys so stuck on this CF roof ? It is not that big of a deal, at the end it is still given you as an option. Grow up
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10-16-2010, 07:49 AM | #46 | |
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Yea, it's the 0.2% that'll make you a canyon carver. So the 5'6" dude in the one next to you should be able to CRUSH, with that fat noggin of yours rubbing the headliner, so far up in the stratosphere, ruining the car's balance. If it's such a big deal, I'm SURE there are C&D, Motor Trend, Road & Track . . . SOME legit source has tested it and found out exactly what it offers. Please cite the documentation! |
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10-16-2010, 07:50 AM | #47 | |
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Some of use want it for looks and potentially a bit of extra headroom! |
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10-16-2010, 08:05 AM | #48 |
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Understanding that removing the weight (especially from the top of the car) matters, I'd have to agree with Kurt on this one that in the grand scheme of things, it won't have that big of an impact on the car's overall performance and handling. I think the people who are saying the CF roof is a deal breaker are a bit narrow-minded and rushing to judgment about the 1M.
Maybe someone has done a comparo between current M3 with CF roof and with the sunroof to either confirm or disprove my conjecture. |
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10-16-2010, 08:12 AM | #49 |
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Really just makes your car look more exotic - that's why I want the cf roof. I'm honest about that - looks are just as important as performance to me so I'll happily pay a premium for a cf roof with the weight saving (modest as it is) as justification. It will counter the load of goods I put in the car somewhat I guess.
If it was possible to have a cf roof, hood, boot lid, boot floor etc and stack the weight loss, then it'd be something to get really excited about in terms of maxing performance.
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10-16-2010, 01:03 PM | #55 |
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Ok, I see it now. I interpreted it as a statement from Autobild. Also, it's now on Bimmerpost's front page, and it just says, "Carbon fiber roof to be available as a factory option." No question mark there.
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10-16-2010, 01:08 PM | #56 |
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But the Autobild also stated that there is no M-LSD in the Optionlist. Shure its not in the option list.. its standard.... tztztzt... they not very up to date...
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10-16-2010, 01:37 PM | #57 | |
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Anyway, more options is good way to go in M-cars. Without current safety legislation, BMW could have a very deep option list. Think this from totally new point of view. You take a base car certain engine and transmission. Then, you could choose your package ground up. No dashboard, no rear seats, no carpets, no seats, no interior trim. All options if you want. And of course dealers had "Basic package" and "luxury package" to sell but for example track oriented persons could order the car stripped off already. I think it wouldn't take extreme moves to deliver cars from very individual basis, but law is the major problem.
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10-16-2010, 01:53 PM | #58 | |
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There's nothing stopping a person from ordering a "base" M3 or 1M, then simply pulling the dash/rear or passenger seats/headliner/carpet/trim. The fact is, almost NO ONE wants that, or they'd do what I said. |
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10-16-2010, 03:58 PM | #59 | |
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If not, and it does have a moon-roof standard, then the weight savings with a CF roof are much greater than 8lbs...more like 50+ right?
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10-16-2010, 05:39 PM | #62 | |
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It saves 11 lbs. over a standard steel roof w/o moonroof and 44 lbs. over a steel roof with moonroof. I guess it would be a little less for the E82. Best regards, south
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10-16-2010, 06:23 PM | #63 |
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I'd gander that they might include the CF roof as a performance package option (CF lip spoiler, splitters, diffuser, etc.). It'd be easier for them to include everything in one package and more marketable. This way they could charge more for everything but offer something more enticing. Just my opinion.
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On this topic... it makes me wonder... what will the car come with bone stock? From what I've read so far... this car is coming pretty stripped. I think we're looking at another 12-15k in possible add-ons & options. - esquire
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