Weak Chassis?

04__STi · 11-17-2007, 07:38 PM

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...ies_coupe.html
What do they mean by the chassis not being so hot...is it outdated or weak?

Robert · 11-17-2007, 07:42 PM

I suggest you igore autoexpress's review. Their review is deemed subjective and biased towards VW and Audi. The 135i's chasis is similar to the 5/3 door 1 series's in Europe but it has been stiffened for 135i. Like you none of us have driven the 135i so read more reviews, there has to be at least 6-7, and decide for yourself.

atr_hugo · 11-17-2007, 07:53 PM

I think the body structure of the coupe is very stiff - the reviews we've seen mention that springs and shocks are not as crisp as some would like (not to mention the size difference in tires front to rear and a small rear anti-sway bar). The basic body structure is a space-frame which (in two door mode) is quite stiff. The springs, shocks tires, sway-bars can all be replaced to provide whatever level of suspension tuning you'd want.

Robert · 11-18-2007, 04:12 AM

http://www.caranddriver.com/minitest...-bmw-130i.html

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Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	I suggest you igore autoexpress's review. Their review is deemed subjective and biased towards VW and Audi. The 135i's chasis is similar to the 5/3 door 1 series's in Europe but it has been stiffened for 135i. Like you none of us have driven the 135i so read more reviews, there has to be at least 6-7, and decide for yourself. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	I think the body structure of the coupe is very stiff - the reviews we've seen mention that springs and shocks are not as crisp as some would like (not to mention the size difference in tires front to rear and a small rear anti-sway bar). The basic body structure is a space-frame which (in two door mode) is quite stiff. The springs, shocks tires, sway-bars can all be replaced to provide whatever level of suspension tuning you'd want.
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