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Here is an extract from BMW's press release on the Z4M Coupe. "Suspension and brakes - derived from the M3 CSL The Z4 Coupé’s front suspension consists of a spring strut structure front axle with forged aluminium track control arms, twin-sleeve gas-pressure shock absorbers, rack and pinion steering and an anti-roll bar. The central arm rear axle also uses twin-sleeve gas-pressure shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar to provide the best link between the rear axle subframe and body of the car to achieve the smoothest ride from the stiffest possible chassis. The M Coupé takes things a step further. Engineers from BMW M have transferred brake and suspension technologies from the renowned M3 CSL to give the new Z4 M Coupé superb handling and braking characteristics. Drilled and vented 345 x 28mm front brake discs and 328 x 20mm discs on the rear are mated to the CSL’s floating callipers. This ensures that the Z4 Coupé stops from 62mph in just 34 metres. The drilled discs not only aid cooling and braking but also reduce the unsprung masses of the car by three kilogrammes, thus further enhancing the car’s handling capabilities. In the same vein, M3 CSL suspension components are adopted. For example, the single-joint front axle with McPherson spring struts, forged aluminium track control arms and separate mountings for the springs and dampers. All were developed on the punishing northern loop of the Nürburgring and offer the Z4 Coupé a firm, yet compliant, ride. Top speed is electronically limited to 155mph. However, the speed restriction doesn’t stop the new Z4 Coupé posting a faster time than both the Z4 M Roadster and M3 Coupé on the infamous northern loop of the Nürburgring, achieving a time of less than eight minutes and 15 seconds – only 20 seconds slower than the scintillating performance of the M3 CSL" |
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I only see the forged aluminum control arm as differ in the material than the E36. |
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I probably don't need to point it out but you have lost a lot of credibility in the sentence that prompted my reply about the E36. You made two totally false statements and now seem to be changing the topic.... Carry on.
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you're right, it's nothing significant. i didn't mean to sound like it made a big difference, just pointing out that the z4 m coupe's weight distribution is definitely up to par with the 335's.
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How did this discussion turn to this...
We all know the E36 M3 is the greatest car ever built...moving on ........im biased Jason
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i've read a lot of articles lauding and giving accolades to the 335i: engine of the year, best new engine, best engine in 3-4 liter class, bimmer magazine rating the 335 as this years best new bmw, car and driver extracting a 4.8 second 0-60, etc etc etc. but the quoted comment, is about as powerful an accolade as can be given to a car. makes me a little reticent to give up my 335i coupe, come time for the new m3. maybe i'll just keep it
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Which part of my posts bother you? Everything I said is based on my actual experiences, not biased by reading the magazine. If you think I made 2 false statements, would you care to correct me? My postings purpose is to share and I hope you will do also. |
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Having owned all three of the aforementioned cars I am still glad that I own the Z4 M Coupe. it is by far the most satisfying one to drive of the list. And of all the cars that I have owned.
The RS4 was luxury, the 335i was technology but the Z4 M Coupe is a DRIVER'S CAR. :rocks:
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Seriously, who were the drivers? There's no doubt (in my mind) an average driver would be faster in a 335i than a Z4MC. The 335's torque will pull you out of that corner you just screwed up... for one thing. The Z4MC can be a twitchy little beast. It takes more skill to extract the performance out of a Z4MC or a GT3 (didn't the Vette beat the GT3 in this article?)
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It is definitely impressive that the 335i did so well and beat some cars that most thought would be considerably faster. A lot of mags and drivers have said the 335i is a lot more neutral than the E46 3-series (M3 included) and I think this was its greatest advantage. TC Design in Milpitas CA says it puts power does much better than an E46 due to the new rear suspension. Of course it is also a lot stiffer (chassis) which allows the suspension to work much better.
Torque, HP, balance, big brakes, and decent weight add up to one amazing package, even for the track!
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I want to steer this convo back toward the point of the thread... I received my issue of Car and Driver and I will scan this for you guys tomorow, I am looking at the break down of the track with times (each sector) and on all sectors of the track except the 5th sector (top right of the map i linked earlier) the 335 beats the Rs4 by about .2- .3 seconds... but when it lost to the Rs4 in that one sector it lost by only .1 seconds...
I just want to have that posted up till now till I can get to my scanner upstairs to post the map and chart
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I have an RS4 in my drive right now and have driven a few hours in it already today. It is a much better car than some people are giving it credit for. I just posted up a few thoughts on BM3W which I will copy below;
"Just been out driving it and it does help when you switch 'Sport' on.. (doh!). The throttle picks up nicely and the exhaust takes on a more urgent tone. Very nice. If I try and sum up the good bits; The RS4 goes quickly, there's always power to accelerate wherever you are in the gears. Hence when shuffling through the gears it makes very rapid progress just short shifting at 5000 rpm in each gear. The gear change is lovely, a little too light, but it is very precise and you can play wonderful tunes on the downchange. I would say almost every bit as good as you could in a CSL, and consequently much better than any M3/Z4M. It rides very well and is very stable, so its easy to just carry lots of speed everywhere. OK, the downsides; It doesn't involve you in the corners. Go in quickly, back off and the nose 'kind of' tucks in, but not by much and certainly not enough to merit that approach as a driving style. Basically it is inert, which I'm sure would suit 90% of the driving population but I like turning a corner into something entertaining, whereas in the RS4 a corner is something it efficiently dispatches. Downside No. 2, the steering is precise but doesn't tell you much about what's going on and feels a little artificial in 'S' mode. Ultimately you turn in, it grips (very well) and you 'hope' you've judged your entry speed correctly, because it doesn't feel like you have many options with the chassis if you need to correct things. As a road car that means it is excellent, and it entertains in some ways that the E46 M3 just cannot, but chassis wise it feels pretty soulless which contrasts with the philosophy of M-Division and it's just not as much fun when in the corners as an M3 would be. I can see why some people would prefer an RS4 to the E46 M3, and it will be fascinating to see how BMW reply with the E92 M3. " |
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