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Car and Driver Review of 2011 IS-F
Nice review of the revamped version. I'm still not crazy about it's looks, but they made some great improvments in this car.
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If for real - it's simple. Double control arms(made of what) connected how. Swaybar position and thickness etc. That is something.... subframe mounts..... BUt Usually tuned suspension(upgrade) from factory is just stiffer springs and shocks. And nothing more
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Still can't get over that ridiculous exhaust outlet design.
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05-10-2011, 10:28 PM | #9 |
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I think they did a pretty good job listening on the complaints people had. Would never buy one but it does have lots of promise for the next generation.
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I wish they tested a 4 door ZCP-DCT on VIR the same day, instead of a two door none ZCP on 19's with comp tires from a year ago as a basis for comparison. I'd still give the edge to the M3, even with the torque disadvantage.
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Competition amongst brands is good thing. This just means that BMW has to deliver with the next M3, and I am sure they will!
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I hate to be the one to continually break the news but it is absolutely TRUE. Been discussed to death here on the forum.
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There is no "wrong" choice in this class. Silly nitpicky things like these don't really matter at the end of the day. |
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Torque is irrelevant on a track but more important than horsepower in everyday driving.
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Sweet, the IS-F is a sweet car, I love seeing cars like this instead of all that hybrid crap that is all the rage.
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