07-09-2010, 01:39 PM | #177 |
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Now I wonder, those of us that have the M-Sport packages on our 135i's will get all kinds of crap for having ///M logos on a non-M. I know it wasnt a big deal before because there wasnt an ///M model. Now there is, and I can see it coming already
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07-09-2010, 01:51 PM | #178 |
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I agree, it looks good and is simple. Was referring more to the Z4 sDrive35iS. Can you get any more letters in that designation? That badge is bad enough. Would hate to see a "1 Series M Coupé" badge on the ass of the 1M.
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07-09-2010, 02:29 PM | #179 | |
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I much preferred the way my 1'er looked without any badges on the back. It seems to fit OK on the Z4, but I'm thinking of debadging it also.
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07-09-2010, 03:48 PM | #180 |
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NO DCT..not for me
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Is it true no DCT option??? I am in a wheelchair,and wear a brace on my right foot when driving.For this reason I must have an auto tranny of some variant. (Even if their are some mindless folk out there who think that persons driving a non manual are lesser humans...and I'd like to use much more colorful language) ...Bottom Line is:If there isn't a DCT offered, I am out, and it seems that list is growing(as seen in comments on here and Bimmerfile) Thats a shame,because I was ready to go from my 135 to this "M"
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07-09-2010, 04:08 PM | #181 | |
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However, he cannot give information on finalized specifications for the street car, since they aren't final yet, of course.
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07-09-2010, 04:36 PM | #184 |
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quick mock-up of what she may look like without the swirls... front for some reason when saved came out darker, but i got other things to do fellas.
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07-09-2010, 05:25 PM | #186 |
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Go back to page 8 and read SCOTTS response about DCT..
SCOTT:{{In regards to the M DCT- The car I drove at the Ring was equipped with M-DCT. In marketing an M. A stick fares better to initially communicate with driving enthusiasts. But BMW and M Division test everything until they get the right formula for the car that is what seperates BMW M from the competition, They test so many ideas until everything comes together. All I do is market the cars when they are ready. The car shown here is not officially ready for production and is still testing.}} |
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07-09-2010, 05:39 PM | #187 |
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Since our late midnight showing of the new BMW 1M Coupe and our invitation to register we have amassed over 10,000 registrations of interest for the new 1M Coupe.
In regards to your question : In the North American market the SMG of the BMW M5 , BMW M6 and BMW M6 Cabrio outsold the manual transmissions. Currently M-DCT is also increasing it's market share over the manual transmission. With the Z4 Coupe we sold more Z4 Coupe 3.0i than Z4M Coupe because of the option for automatic transmission. In North America as well as other countries. Manual transmissions count for 1for every 10 automatic transmission sales. |
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Although I'd prefer it to be manual only. Part of the reason I always instantly respect other STi drivers is because I know they're driving a manual. I guess I'm just one of those "purists" who thinks anything other than a manual just isn't as fun. |
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Every car I've owned so far are manuals. Every car I've tracked and autocrossed have been manuals. But the next car I get might very well be some type of dual clutch transmission. You can't deny new technologies. On the track, I'm sure I'll be faster with it and thats the bottom line. |
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07-09-2010, 06:24 PM | #190 | |
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When I track the car I'm not doing it to set times or beat other people, it's for my own rush, so getting a few tenths at the cost of giving up a manual wouldn't be worth it to me. |
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So far none of the people with a 2011 M3 have reported any DCT lag.
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+1...please
I've watched the teaser vid 12 times now.....and I Want to be able to get " zee güzepeempelz" like Dr.K has!!!
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+1 I've driven a M3 with DCT and didn't notice any kind of lag.
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I'm wondering (pure speculation, obviously) that they didn't name it M1 because it isn't the massive improvement over 135 that they 'needed' for it to qualify.
I'm guessing that had this car been absolutely undeniably brilliant they would GLADLY have slapped on the M1 badge. But possibly due to this actually being a 'budget-developed M model' (missing the highly developed or unique engine, carbon roof etc), the improvement isn't as large over the 135, as the M3 is over the 335? Just thinking out loud.... And at no point am I suggesting this won't be a great car. It really does look like a ball of fun. And neither am I a 'M1' diehard either... |
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