Tiff Needell Test Drive on "Fifth Gear"

[marwan]

i loved the video, but it felt very short, as if it got chopped off, he didn't comment much like he did when he reviewed the E46 M3:

[Filthy Monkey]

I agree. I was expecting a bit more; a final sum up or something...

[the_stranger]

Originally Posted by Keto

EDIT: That video made my color choice harder, because melbourne looks fucking sexy in that video.

ya, true. I was initially in a dilemma between jerez and melbourne. but now i made up my mind. Melbourne, it is.:rocks:

[the_stranger]

Originally Posted by Filthy Monkey

I agree. I was expecting a bit more; a final sum up or something...

me too. didnt expect him to end it so soon. without giving a conclusion, that is. Waiting to see how top gear's review would be.

[marwan]

there was a conclusion, but i think it got cut off, specially in the hi-res version of the video:

http://www.coresworld.net/5thgear/M3.avi

check the last part, it's cut off, though it's not Tiff, it's the other guy with the long hair.

[adamr]

review was not a comparative one ... "a very safe" review id say, no real conlcusion also ... prefered them to have taken the RS4 and compare the two ... like was done with the M3 CS and RS4 ...

[13eastie]

The clip shows it exactly as it was broadcast, and I agree it was a bit of a half-hearted review.

Handling-wise, Tiff seemed to be enjoying it, but he did not say whether it was a step forward for the marque or whether it has the edge over its rivals.

The demonstration of the DSC settings was cool. Otherwise Tiff did not really give any kind of verdict on the steering or gearbox and it seems BMW is intent on continuing to confuse people with non-stock brake pads.

The manufacturer will be pleased that Tiff suggested you could buy that car for £50K though.

[Filthy Monkey]

Every review I have read or heard has said that they suspected BMW used race pads as they squealed under heavy braking, but the standard pads squeal after some spirited driving, so I'm not so sure that anything other than stock pads have been used...

[lvwirelessguy]

Yes BMW did use race pads on every M3 they let the press drive.

[JEllis]

Yes they are actually BMW race pads and available at your dealer

[Mummiez]

Originally Posted by Filthy Monkey

Every review I have read or heard has said that they suspected BMW used race pads as they squealed under heavy braking, but the standard pads squeal after some spirited driving, so I'm not so sure that anything other than stock pads have been used...

I have just been to the ring and tested M3 for two days. We had 35 cars with racing brakes. (otherwise the breaks would were out within a week they said)

I will guarantee you they squeal without exception at low speed

[Steved]

Originally Posted by Filthy Monkey

Every review I have read or heard has said that they suspected BMW used race pads as they squealed under heavy braking, but the standard pads squeal after some spirited driving, so I'm not so sure that anything other than stock pads have been used...

No, they were race pads that's for sure. We realised that as soon as we drove it and BMW reps later confirmed it when everyone reached the Ascari circuit.

[enigma]

Originally Posted by Mack211

Wow. Best clip of the new M3 I have seen. Tiff makes the M dance. I was thinking the beast was going to be a pain to handle but he makes it look so easy.

Good drivers can do that.