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05-10-2011, 08:28 AM | #46 |
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Yeah, the dealer pulled out all the stops and found one just going into build (as a demo) and made it "my" spec.
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05-10-2011, 05:46 PM | #48 |
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Have the same car .. hit 143 on the autobahn in germany last week (GPS verified) and then got to drive the nurburgring in it.
One thing about the SE though (which i have) is that its very wallowy in corners and def doesnt inspire confidence.
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05-11-2011, 01:35 AM | #49 |
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Filled up last night and then through a 15-mile roadworks section with the cruise set at 40 and the range said 929 miles.....
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05-11-2011, 02:01 AM | #50 |
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05-11-2011, 02:03 AM | #51 |
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Don't worry - soon got it down to 620.
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05-11-2011, 02:07 AM | #52 |
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05-11-2011, 04:35 AM | #53 | |
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Welcome to the F10 side. Further to my reply to your earlier pm, how are you finding the on-centre steering feel? Loads of F10 stuff over here: http://f10.5post.com/forums/index.php come and join in the discussion. Jon |
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05-11-2011, 04:39 AM | #54 |
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Hi Jon. I'll have a look at that site.
I'm finding the steering OK - perhaps the lighter engine = less assistance = more feel?
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Like many other F10 owners, I share the view that this is an unwelcome side effect of the steering now being electric motor assisted as opposed to hydraulic and my recent drive in the F12 further qualifies this opinion. Certainly the 640i's steering was significantly quicker, doubtless due to different rack gearing, and combined with the stiffer suspension it resulted in very responsive and impressive handling through the corners. However the straight-ahead steering characteristics were very much like my F10, albeit to a lesser degree, and this has been commented on in some early motoring press reviews. Having said all that, I'm becoming more accustomed to the less than precise steering and, to a very large extent, it's offset by the utterly sublime 35d engine/8 speed sport auto drivetrain - the power surge is exhilarating and very addictive. Enjoy your test drive - I'd appreciate your thoughts on the steering. |
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05-11-2011, 04:56 AM | #56 |
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Nice car
I test drove one of these last weekend. It's a lovely car. Interior oozes quality.
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05-11-2011, 05:35 AM | #57 |
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Ther you see no need to worry about production stopages.
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05-17-2011, 05:53 AM | #58 |
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Some ideas for Ian
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05-17-2011, 05:56 AM | #59 |
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s'wikkid innit bro?
Actually, those wheels look quite nice - a bit like the M paras.
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05-17-2011, 07:39 AM | #60 |
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Very nice Ian.
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05-17-2011, 08:16 AM | #61 |
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Ian - yours looks much nicer than the chaviotised version above.
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05-17-2011, 09:58 AM | #62 |
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I just noticed something - are those doorhandles chrome??
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05-17-2011, 10:12 AM | #63 |
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05-18-2011, 01:30 AM | #66 |
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Even on the M-Sport with shadowline? Looks a bit odd on black.
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