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COMFORT would therefore be slightly more compliant than normal. That's how I imagine BMW would set it up, which would be similar to the way it works in the M5/M6. |
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04-12-2007, 06:56 AM | #24 | |
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04-12-2007, 07:07 AM | #25 |
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edc (electronic..) does sound like the car maybe constantly monitors your driving style and adjusts suspension automatically? rather than choosing, otherwise it would be called Manual dc?
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But there's also CDC (Continious Damper Control), don't know if EDC=CDC in that case...
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04-12-2007, 07:11 AM | #27 | |
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Yes, sorry. PASM not PDC, I'm getting my Porsche acronyms mixed up (despite doing a magazine test recently - doh!). Anyway, I would expect EDC to behave as it does in most other sporting cars. the 'sport' setting is very sporty and is usually 'firmer' than a conventional spring/damper unit. Comfort is better suited for driving through rutted city streets. Most of the time it's better to just leave it in 'normal' mode, which will be similar in firmness to a non-EDC car using conventional static dampers. The differences between each mode are usually very narrow, but 'sport' is usually too firm for normal roads. I should find out in the next 6-8 weeks. |
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04-12-2007, 07:21 AM | #28 | |
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My list: Silver Black Lth Adaptive lights Adaptive cruise BT prep pdc front carbon leather interior 19's |
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04-12-2007, 07:25 AM | #29 |
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The Carbon Leather is nice, I have it in my Z4MC.
The order I placed with my dealer was originally Jerez Black with Fox Red, but since being reminded of Fox Red from those mule pictures, I don't like it. I am now turning back towards Interlagos Blue/Black. You do realise that Silver is not available? You can either choose Silverstone or Space Grey. |
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04-12-2007, 07:31 AM | #30 | |
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Ideally wanted what was on Alpines first PS 'unleash the beast'. Interested in Jerez black but havent seen it yet. Whats it like? |
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04-12-2007, 07:37 AM | #31 | |
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Personally I don't really like Silverstone, it's neither fish nor fowl. I am so tempted by Melbourne Red, even though it looks pretty poor in the press pictures, but I will probably play it safe with either a blue or grey/black. |
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04-12-2007, 07:43 AM | #32 | |
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04-12-2007, 07:43 AM | #33 |
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If the Jerez Black has got a slight brown tinge to it (how i imagine spilled used engine oil to look) then its definately the one i want. Kind of really dark bronze.
Dealer said if you want any of the 'individual' options, it will add 6 weeks to you delivery date. Sounds a bit excessive. |
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04-12-2007, 07:51 AM | #34 |
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According to the memo from BMW to the dealers last week there were supposed to be colour samples and swatches available this week. It might be worth popping back in to take a look.
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04-12-2007, 08:27 AM | #35 |
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One option I do not understand AT ALL in this car is adaptive cruise control. Are e92 M3 owners really going to be so sloth as to not even adjust speeds themselves while on cruise control? I'm somewhat suprised that there is not an option to delete cruise control all together.
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04-12-2007, 08:49 AM | #36 | |
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There is dynamic cruise control as standard, or adaptive headlights. |
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It would be moonstone (pearlesant white) for me and wait the six weeks, white enough to look different but won't effect residuals lilek white does in the UK.
£815 option on the 335i E92, so guess it will be the same? I heard it was the extended leather that took the time when ordering individual, not the paint, anyone know?? If you work out the German, Netherlands, UK prices they all come to about that same once you subtract taxes and put your own countires back on again, in other words they may be vastly different just converting the on the road prices, but if you bought one from any other country and paid your local taxes they are all pretty much the same. Around a 20-25% increase over the E46. |
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04-12-2007, 10:42 AM | #39 | |
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go for it......... I would imagine the U.K. would be no different, especially considering you can also get "Individual" which we cannot....... |
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04-12-2007, 10:48 AM | #40 |
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I seem to recollect that you cannot order a car in Individual until sometime after it has been launched. Usually that means 1 year or so. By all means ask, but BMW in the UK usually delay the availability of the Individual programme and it's not available straightaway.
If you can choose Moonstone I can highly recommend it. A friend of mine had his M5 in Moonstone and it's like a mixture of white and silver - very special looking. |
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04-12-2007, 11:18 AM | #41 |
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Dynamic is just a fancy name for a slightly more intelligent cruise control. It has a break function so it's more in control when going down a steep hill, and it arrives at the desired speeds in a "refined manner".
Adaptive cruise control is the one which uses a radar and keeps a pre-assigned distance from cars in front. Adaptive cruise control was not speccable on the M5 or M6, despite being available on the lower 5 and 6 series models, so I imagine it will be the same for the M3. And as far as I'm concerned, cruise control is a useful tool for long journeys and in no way detracts from the performance orientated nature of the M3. |
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04-12-2007, 11:18 AM | #42 | |
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I take it we are talking about Nomis' M5 with Moonstone, black leather and Piano Gloss trim? Stunning car!! :rocks: There was a moonstone 3 touring at Geneva too, looked really nice. |
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04-12-2007, 11:37 AM | #43 | |
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I found the picture I took when I visited him in my CSL. Moonstone is a lovely colour, even when dirty.. |
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