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11-15-2011, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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If 18\" handles better than 19\" - why 19\'s on ZCP?
I\'ve seen lots of posts over the years on this forum where many people say, all else being equal, the 18\" will handle better than the 19\" wheels (presumably due to less unsprung/rotational inertia, etc. Etc.)
If that is the case, why does the competition/ZCP package use 19\" instead of 18\"? Is it because the difference of performance in favor of the 18\'s so slight that the greater popularity of the 19\'s outweighed this alleged performance advantage? |
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comfortable and handling dont go togather, u cant have both.
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That's not a true statement in all cases.
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That's why. Because most people who buy M3's now only care about the looks, and the badge.
Then they come here complaining about how it feels slow and there's not torque.
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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apex arc-8 18x10's with 275/35/18 PSS 285/35/18 PSS and stock zcp 275/30/19 PSS 295/30/19 PSS stock zcp suspension (full stiff) -1.9 front camber -1.5 rear camber |
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ZCP comes with 295 Rear!? WTF is Mercedes thinking putting 255's on the C63!?
Why do people put a "/" instead of a ' when they are trying to type out words like "don't"? |
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No, ZCP comes with a 265 rear, same as non ZCP
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So 19 is better than 18 and I'm sure the next M3 will come standard with 19 With 20s as an option I've had both And on my 2012, I ordered ZCP but I'm selling my ZCP wheels And I'm using Apex Arc 8s for summer in 18" and VMR 710 in 18" for winter No more 19s They look great But my M3 was much more fun to drive on 18s than it is on 19s And most of the interior rattles started after I installed the 19s
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But shipping will add at least $200 Can't find anyone local?
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And it will only get worse. F3x M3/4 will have even more DD/looks stuff than performance stuff on it...
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Actually no. First of all, I have a MINI Cooper now, so girls don't approach me Second, if they approach, and if I tell them how tires and wheels work etc, they'll run away
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That's right. But un-even surface changes that all. Too stiff = tires will loose contact with the road. Also, I think wet conditions require a little softer settings, since you want the weight transfer to be as smooth as possible.
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