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JimD · 09-02-2010, 07:42 AM

Driven to their full potential, the 135i is going to be harder to drive. Because it's full potential speed is higher so things are happening quicker and it will take more skill.

Driven to the same speed around a track or accelerating, the 135i is easier to drive. It is not near full acceleration if it is matching a 128i. You can make a mis-judgement on the timing of a shift and still keep up.

Applying full throttle at the wrong time without DSC is more likely to lead to an issue with the 135i. More power = more potential for large amounts of oversteer.

Jim

09-02-2010, 07:42 AM	#60
JimD Brigadier General 369 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Driven to their full potential, the 135i is going to be harder to drive. Because it's full potential speed is higher so things are happening quicker and it will take more skill. Driven to the same speed around a track or accelerating, the 135i is easier to drive. It is not near full acceleration if it is matching a 128i. You can make a mis-judgement on the timing of a shift and still keep up. Applying full throttle at the wrong time without DSC is more likely to lead to an issue with the 135i. More power = more potential for large amounts of oversteer. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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