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Car&Driver 2011 Lightning Lap @ VIR results are in for M3, 335i, Z4, 135i
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12-30-2010, 09:59 PM | #46 |
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These lap times are all over the place, seriously skewed IMHO, too many different variables to take into consideration with each different car tested.
Therefore i don't think it would be wise to give any serious amount of credibility to them. The 335 guys must be thrilled with the result the 335 got though |
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12-30-2010, 10:53 PM | #50 |
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There is no doubt that a 135 feels faster and seems it should be more comparable to a 335. However, as mentioned these are just stock vs stock results and are a little biased by track conditions, stock setups, etc.
The stock 135 with runflat tires had serious problems with understeer and bodyroll. Probably just a different set of tires would have made the times closer. To properly perform on a track, a 135 will need more suspension upgrades, camber, etc than a 335. For sure once you add in these upgrades you have a different competition. With proper and similar mods I'd assume a modded 135 would be a little faster than a 335 in most events. Where the 335 would be most likely to be faster would be in top speed type events due to it's better drag coefficient and better exhaust setup. In other events the 135's weight advantage would win out.
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12-30-2010, 11:23 PM | #52 |
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12-31-2010, 12:42 AM | #54 |
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There is a lot more to it. If you read the C&D article, the changes they made were very extensive. They list out all the changes. It has stiffer anti roll bars in the back and softer in the front, the spring ratings have been changed, the shock bumpers have been changed etc. etc.
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you've got the be sh**ting me that the Lexus IS-F is just as fast as the M3 now...
then I rather buy the IS-F next time around.. much cheaper, speedy shifts, much more reliable and dependable and more bells and whistles for less money... |
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12-31-2010, 02:36 AM | #57 | |
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Truth be told tho, for 50-60k I rather buy a 2nd hand GT-R, or a Cayman S. There's just plenty of option at that price range. Few other contenders are Boxster S and CTS-V.
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12-31-2010, 02:45 AM | #58 | |
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Yea they did a great job, impressive improvement indeed. Hows the comfort for daily use though? I remember test driving one and the ride was harsh for daily use, unlike the M3.
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I know when I had first seen this a few years back. I was disappointed also not to see the Z4M not do as well. But many publications and even top gear have agreed that the Z4M is a handful to drive unlike the E46 M3. No doubt the Z4 is an M division car but its not just about raw track times with it. The car is more pure and rough on the edges and needs to be driven like a dog by collar to get it to accomplish a great lap time. It is not very confidence inspiring on track in its stock format. The VIR is a type of track closest to Nurburgring on which a car that provides greater confidence is the one that achieves better lap times. This was evident with the Mustang 5.0 liter V8 vs Lexus IS-F. The Cayman vs Z4M is that classic case. Where Cayman is slower but invokes more confidence thus allowing the driver to extract more. The total weight difference between the Z4M vs 335i coupe that they test was 54 Ibs. So weight wise the cars were close and also power wise as it is well known that N54 is slightly under rated. The difference then comes down to suspension and feel. The bottom line is Z4M is a beast its like a German Dodge Viper. It can be a handful on a track and might not get the best track time. But it will give you the biggest grin.
Anyways here is what they had said plus more back from that article in 2007. You can go read the complete article for yourself at Car&Driver. "It’s a case of neutral handling over outright speed. Whereas the M coupe had understeer at turn-in that switched to oversteer at the exit, the 335i was nearly perfectly balanced everywhere and made up most of its time in the region between the braking zone and turn apex. The 335i does everything remarkably well, which is why many of us at Car and Driver think it’s the best all-around car in the world Quote:
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For your information and entertainment: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=469629 Look for my vid (sorry, it is long) and then look for the S4 (yes, it was an S4, you can see the badge in HD) in the vid. Cheers.
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It felt fine to me on the 08 I test drove. The steering was less communicative than BMW but compare to a N54 that engine pulls HARD. I like the car quite a bit but not sure about the 8 speed automatic.
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12-31-2010, 05:12 AM | #62 | |
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Great driving man.
I might get attacked by our resident Audi fan boys for saying this..... but you drive like a true BMW *&*$#&* driver that they were talking about in one of the threads.....LOL.....no offense to any of you more mature Audi drivers on this board. I knew the 335xi could hang with the S4's and is very capable. It must have been due to all the severe inclement weather on the track in your videos....no offense SF_loft. All jokes aside it looks great fun and your driving was impressive. Quote:
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I think xi are pretty capable and you would agree to that too as you later did. Plus, fellow forum members that track those cars have made their point well. Hey before you made that comment though did you drive both 335Xi version vs S4. Naaaa.....don't take me seriously I am just pulling your leg
As for S4 vs 335i on different days different drivers you got me man. I am not 100% sure about the driver though. Regardless, if in your opinion they look invalid I am OK with it. Its a difference of opinion nothing more . Its not gonna make your car any less to you or to me. The most accurate times without a doubt would be to pitch both cars against one another on the same track, same day, and same driver. Specially when two cars are that close in lap times. As for the cold weather argument. I think most anyone would agree that it is actually better overall for FI cars not to say that NA. engines would not appreciate a cooler weather also. As far as the tire temp. is concerned. I do not think it is as big a factor as heat soak. The tire temp. can be easily brought up with practice run. As for 135i. I think some people including me mentioned why it did not do so well. Hope I answered some of your questions directed at me without starting a debate. Quote:
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Ok boys and girls, VW, or Euro Honda as you say, also makes a few other nice cars besides Audi, you do know that yes? Like......Lambo..........or maybe Bentley........or another "rebadged VW, Bugatti. Do people really not know this? Every comparo thread has at least one of these posts. Odd. Nice to see some domestics on there. New Mustang is no joke. Oops sorry I mean total crap BMW clearly the best........
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