11-22-2011, 09:49 AM | #111 | |
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I do think that 225's on a 335i might be a little small, Audi offers a 245 or 255 square setup on the A4, it does seem odd that BMW wouldn't offer something similar. Given the recent BMW trend towards more and more understeer, I would gladly take a square setup over staggered. |
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11-22-2011, 10:35 AM | #113 |
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Explain? Even sized tires and a 50/50 weight balance will provide the most neutral and balanced handling, which is why many track junkies move to a square setup. Staggered setups have generally occurred for two reasons, it looks aggressive (which you could call marketing) and it helps introduce understeer, which keeps people safe, but it does not make for better handling.
Assuming they can fit, consider 245's in a square setup vs the current 225/255 combination. Handling would be better with 245's, braking (90% of which moves to the front tires and brakes under full effort) would be better too. You could rotate too, which would give significantly longer life to all four tires. I'd actually be tempted to order my F31 with the lowest spec wheels and the adaptive suspension and upgrade wheels and tires to a more aggressive square setup. Last edited by Red Bread; 11-22-2011 at 10:40 AM.. |
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11-23-2011, 08:23 AM | #115 | ||
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I think both of you are correct BUT doesn't it really boil down to driving style which would determine your setup
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11-23-2011, 08:49 AM | #116 | |
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Any traction improvements you get with a wider tire in the rear is offset by an increase in understeer when cornerning. Contrary to your belief, a car with staggered wheels does not necessarily handle better. It's more of an aesthetic benefit than anything. |
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11-23-2011, 11:17 AM | #122 |
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Heated Rear Seating is awesome for a car in this class. Looks like it'll make a good DD!
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11-23-2011, 11:48 AM | #123 |
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It says there are sop options to choose from when selecting sportline...
High-Gloss Black trim OR Brushed aluminum trim ------> they are talking about exterior around the windows, correct? Highlight trim finishers Coral Redd Matt OR High-Gloss Black---->this is talking about the accents in the car and along the dash correct? Choices choices choices lol
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[QUOTE=justinnum1;10823967]Son of a bitch!
My thoughts exactly! So if I want a black interior with sport seats, I'm stuck with that ugly red stitching? |
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The second one is the color of the thin strip that runs across the bottom of the above strip. Black + Black is not an options, so you can get either: - Black with Red bottom strip - Aluminum with Red bottom strip - Aluminum with Black bottom strip |
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11-25-2011, 11:07 AM | #126 | |
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11-25-2011, 11:09 AM | #127 |
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If it makes you feel any better, you can get the modern package with the sport rims. This might be the route I take.
Think about it. What is in the sport line that makes it sport? NOTHING! a modern line is as just as sport as the sport line, except for a couple of body style lines. You can get a modern line with sport auto, sport suspension and the sport rims (397, 401 I think) !! NO RED LINES!! LOL!! |
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I am going to try my hardest to see if i can somehow get my car ordered with xenons and not ZPP...doubt it but worth a try.
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11-25-2011, 11:29 AM | #130 | |
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What do the sport seats actually have that the other ones do not? I also asked in the Q and A if the modern line always came with a brown dashboard, pannels and steering wheel. Im afraid that is probably the case. Although it would see weird to have black seats and brown steering wheel, etc. |
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11-25-2011, 11:35 AM | #131 | |
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Other thing you get with sportline that would be a must imo is the sport+ mode...other wise you just get eco, comfort, and sport.
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Also I messed up. You cannot get the sport suspension as a stand alone option with the modern line. Sorry |
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