Have Questions on the 4 Series Coupe? Let Us Know.

matt_435xi · 07-15-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Los Angeles

Does the 4-Series have a fully-functional sunroof like the 3-Series coupe or does it only function like the 6-Series with tilting glass?

every 3-series coupe had a functioning sunroof, and the 4 is essentially a 3 series with 2 doors. i would guess it will have a fully functioning sunroof.

positiveions · 07-15-2013, 09:45 PM

Any future "IS" version?

e92miami · 07-15-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boulderado

2) How come the 19 inch wheels have different aspect ratios in m sport (45 front / 40 rear) and sport line (40 front / 35 rear) trims?

Better grip and performance for the M Sport.

WilliCO · 07-15-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by e92miami

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Originally Posted by boulderado

2) How come the 19 inch wheels have different aspect ratios in m sport (45 front / 40 rear) and sport line (40 front / 35 rear) trims?

Better grip and performance for the M Sport.

His point is that the tires on the M-Sport are skinnier and taller than the ones on the Sport. Not intuitive.

boulderado · 07-15-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WJGreer

His point is that the tires on the M-Sport are skinnier and taller than the ones on the Sport. Not intuitive.

Actually they have the same width (225 front - 255 rear) so M Sport has to have taller side walls. And that is not intuitive if M Sport is the most sporty and aggressive line.

fazman · 07-15-2013, 11:39 PM

Any chance customers will be allowed to get official diagnostic tools rather than having to run to the stealership for each and every minor thing? Would be nice if end users/customers of the technical age in high tech cars can actually take care of their own issues without having to waste time for the dealership (might even save bmw na some money because we can avoid stupid dealership visits).

Simple things like allowing owners to handle registering a new car battery or registering new fuel injectors via idrive??? Maybe cycle thru ALL the diag parameters in idrive

BGM · 07-16-2013, 03:23 AM

when will the uk configurator come online proper..

it's some half baked shit version right now

YANFRET · 07-16-2013, 09:11 AM

Has there been any info regarding what if any increase in chassis rigidity the 4 series accomplishes compared to E92?

advantage20 · 07-16-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by r3dbimmer89

I read a post by Scott26 saying that we will only be getting the M235i and an M performance X3 model in the US market. He didn't mention an M435i.

Maybe not for the US, but I think he did mention an M Performance 4 Series with the tri-turbo 3.0 diesel (M440d? M450d?), and the same for the 3 Series and the X4. So yes, we need more info!

WilliCO · 07-16-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WJGreer

His point is that the tires on the M-Sport are skinnier and taller than the ones on the Sport. Not intuitive.

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Originally Posted by boulderado

Actually they have the same width (225 front - 255 rear) so M Sport has to have taller side walls. And that is not intuitive if M Sport is the most sporty and aggressive line.

We're saying the same thing, right?

boulderado · 07-16-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WJGreer

We're saying the same thing, right?

Yes sir

Jason · 07-16-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by clbmw

Do you mean a proper M Perfromance model or a 435i with some carbon bits and a software retune?

Standard 4 Series with M Performance Accessories.

Jamesons Viggen · 07-16-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YANFRET

Has there been any info regarding what if any increase in chassis rigidity the 4 series accomplishes compared to E92?

E90-F30 was 30% stiffer, I would think the number will be similar/the same.

Jason · 07-16-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by boulderado

2) How come the 19 inch wheels have different aspect ratios in m sport (45 front / 40 rear) and sport line (40 front / 35 rear) trims?

I believe the U.S. pricing/order guide has a typo for the 19" M Sport wheels (Style 442M).

Besides the fact that it doesn't make sense for the M Sport tires to be narrower/taller than Sport Line tires, the F32 German Guide (see PDF here), lists the same size for both the 19" Sport Line and 19" M Sport tires.

Both are listed as: 225/40 front and 255/35 rear

clbmw · 07-16-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

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Originally Posted by clbmw

Do you mean a proper M Perfromance model or a 435i with some carbon bits and a software retune?

Standard 4 Series with M Performance Accessories.

Thanks Jason; so my question would then be when and what can we expect from the sub-M M Performance (formally IS) model, thanks.

CapHill1er · 07-16-2013, 03:45 PM

All I want is an M-Sport available in Carbon Black with Oyster/Black interior. Why paint and leather colors are so limited is beyond me.

SCOTT26 · 07-16-2013, 04:13 PM

"Standard 4 Series with M Performance Accessories"

Yes but they are exclusive for the 4er .

As for the Cabrio? It will very much mimic the Coupe in engine and xDrive variants.

WilliCO · 07-16-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CapHill1er

All I want is an M-Sport available in Carbon Black with Oyster/Black interior. Why paint and leather colors are so limited is beyond me.

I'd jump on one of those myself. In my view, the extremely limited interior color palette is one of the largest paths of differentiation between the 3 and 4 series that BMW did NOT take. I love the car, but I was sort of hoping for a little more exclusivity. In fact, every third 435 driving around is going to be more or less the exact same car inside and out.

clbmw · 07-16-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

"Standard 4 Series with M Performance Accessories"

Yes but they are exclusive for the 4er .

As for the Cabrio? It will very much mimic the Coupe in engine and xDrive variants.

Still not giving anything away about the M performance model...

YANFRET · 07-16-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YANFRET

Has there been any info regarding what if any increase in chassis rigidity the 4 series accomplishes compared to E92?

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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

E90-F30 was 30% stiffer, I would think the number will be similar/the same.

I would really like to find out how the nm/deg rigidity numbers of the e90, e92, f30 and f32 compare. For example the internet claims e90 to be "22,500 Nm/deg".

I've read a lot of speculation and media quotes in both directions regarding coupe vs saloon rigidity, but it would be interesting to see hard numbers between the F30 and F32 and be able to compare them to the previous gen. Maybe the coupe is stiffer, maybe not?

YANFRET · 07-16-2013, 11:44 PM

Will it have launch control?

GT1 · 07-17-2013, 12:34 AM

An Australian media article has reported that variable-ratio sport steering and adaptive dampers will be standard on M Sport models of the F32 in Australia.

I want to know if this is correct or not for the Australian market?

Article link is below and it’s mentioned in the 11th paragraph.

http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2013...FCQzAmTm5lPTE1

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