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      08-10-2020, 01:06 PM   #155
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. . . And after all these years using a 5x120 bolt pattern, their sudden switch of all their new models to a 5x112 Pattern ��
Please edify me at this point . . . not sure what the 'bolt pattern' is referencing specifically?

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You are on to something here. So seems BMW wants to become Audi: the big 4 series grill + its funky A5 Like C pillar, this headlight design, And after all these years using a 5x120 bolt pattern, their sudden switch of all their new models to a 5x112 Pattern ��
Always wondered if this was another "Decision" charge for the sake of change by the new management.
There is literally no reason for this, the support for 5x120 patterns are plenty.
If they really wanted to do something good, should've gone to 5x114.3
Theres plenty of reason for it, principally mass reduction of the wheel, brake disc, hub, and output shafts without compromise to the load demand requirements.

5x114.3 is actually imperial 5x4.5" and is less desirable than a true metric based PCD.
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. . . And after all these years using a 5x120 bolt pattern, their sudden switch of all their new models to a 5x112 Pattern ��
Please edify me at this point . . . not sure what the 'bolt pattern' is referencing specifically?

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Bolt pattern is the arrangement and size of the wheel mounting in lug count and PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter).

5x112 = 5 lug with 112mm PCD.
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      08-10-2020, 02:04 PM   #158
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Thank you Len and CDN

With regard to the topic, I can be as critical as the next guy when it comes to certain BMW upper management decisions . . . but are we really getting to the point where the 'bolt pattern' is a point of contention?

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You are on to something here. So seems BMW wants to become Audi: the big 4 series grill + its funky A5 Like C pillar, this headlight design, And after all these years using a 5x120 bolt pattern, their sudden switch of all their new models to a 5x112 Pattern ��
Always wondered if this was another "Decision" charge for the sake of change by the new management.
There is literally no reason for this, the support for 5x120 patterns are plenty.
If they really wanted to do something good, should've gone to 5x114.3
Theres plenty of reason for it, principally mass reduction of the wheel, brake disc, hub, and output shafts without compromise to the load demand requirements.

5x114.3 is actually imperial 5x4.5" and is less desirable than a true metric based PCD.
Interesting. Does the pros outweighs the cons though? That is the question. Guess it differs depending on what you emphasize on.

It's still peculiar that they decide to do this now after years of 5x120. Instantly making all the wheels available up til now obsolete.
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You are on to something here. So seems BMW wants to become Audi: the big 4 series grill + its funky A5 Like C pillar, this headlight design, And after all these years using a 5x120 bolt pattern, their sudden switch of all their new models to a 5x112 Pattern ��
Always wondered if this was another "Decision" charge for the sake of change by the new management.
There is literally no reason for this, the support for 5x120 patterns are plenty.
If they really wanted to do something good, should've gone to 5x114.3
Theres plenty of reason for it, principally mass reduction of the wheel, brake disc, hub, and output shafts without compromise to the load demand requirements.

5x114.3 is actually imperial 5x4.5" and is less desirable than a true metric based PCD.
Interesting. Does the pros outweighs the cons though? That is the question. Guess it differs depending on what we emphasize.

It's still peculiar that they decide to do this now after years of 5x120
What are the cons? This decision was made more than 10 years ago, first appeared in 2013 with the i3 and applied to every new BMW UKL, FAAR, and CLAR based model introduced since.
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You are on to something here. So seems BMW wants to become Audi: the big 4 series grill + its funky A5 Like C pillar, this headlight design, And after all these years using a 5x120 bolt pattern, their sudden switch of all their new models to a 5x112 Pattern ��
Always wondered if this was another "Decision" charge for the sake of change by the new management.
There is literally no reason for this, the support for 5x120 patterns are plenty.
If they really wanted to do something good, should've gone to 5x114.3
Theres plenty of reason for it, principally mass reduction of the wheel, brake disc, hub, and output shafts without compromise to the load demand requirements.

5x114.3 is actually imperial 5x4.5" and is less desirable than a true metric based PCD.
Interesting. Does the pros outweighs the cons though? That is the question. Guess it differs depending on what we emphasize.

It's still peculiar that they decide to do this now after years of 5x120
What are the cons? This decision was made more than 10 years ago, first appeared in 2013 with the i3 and applied to every new BMW UKL, FAAR, and CLAR based model introduced since.
Listed one of the cons in the previous post. Saying this was done in the name of weight saving while cranking out 3600lbs+ cars don't mean much.
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As someone who was an early adopter for the m235 (wife drove one back in 2015 for a year or so) I'm not sure that "ugly design" is a new feature for the 2 series lol! The M version does look pretty good, but otherwise it's always been the worst looking coupe in the BMW lineup. By far.
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WHO are these bmw designers???
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      08-10-2020, 11:53 PM   #164
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I wouldnt be surprised if the forthcoming 2er slots in size with the e92 and becomes the enthusiast 2 door of choice if it still gets a rwd option.
I think the 2 series has been that car for many of us for the last 5-6 years.
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I think the 2 series has been that car for many of us for the last 5-6 years.
I just can't get over the rear half. Too squashed looking and whatnot. 4 has the perfect dimensions comparatively.
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Domagoj Dukec who is under Adrian van Hooydonk. Dukec is the main perpetrator of the new front ends and diminution of classic design elements.
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I just can't get over the rear half. Too squashed looking and whatnot. 4 has the perfect dimensions comparatively.
:-)

it's funny - the 4 back has always felt too elongated /long for me. the balance has always felt off to me.

this is why it's nice to have options!
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it's funny - the 4 back has always felt too elongated /long for me. the balance has always felt off to me.

this is why it's nice to have options!
Agreed! Although, if the G42 grows a few inches, it'd be the perfect combination of G interior and F kidney grills...
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Agreed! Although, if the G42 grows a few inches, it'd be the perfect combination of G interior and F kidney grills...
even george carlin could agree with that!!!!
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Another interesting observation - the 2 (vs the 4) is more popular as a track weapon, but the M4 CS is faster around a track than the M2 CS...
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Another interesting observation - the 2 (vs the 4) is more popular as a track weapon, but the M4 CS is faster around a track than the M2 CS...
One would hope that a $137,000 M4 GTS is a few seconds quicker than a $84,595 M2 CS.

Also, comparing a "GTS" model to a "CS" model you have to consider what that means. From what I've read about the hierarchy, it's generally M Sport < M < M Competition < M CS < M GTS.

The M2 CS seems to be a M2C with some carbon fiber bits added and some other goodies, but honestly not THAT far off from a M2C. It's still something that could function as a daily.

If you've seen a M4 GTS ... it it practically a race car. No back seats, racing seats in front, roll bar, harsh harsh ride. In short, the only folks buying one of these uses it exclusively as a track car.
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One would hope that a $137,000 M4 GTS is a few seconds quicker than a $84,595 M2 CS.

Also, comparing a "GTS" model to a "CS" model you have to consider what that means. From what I've read about the hierarchy, it's generally M Sport < M < M Competition < M CS < M GTS.

The M2 CS seems to be a M2C with some carbon fiber bits added and some other goodies, but honestly not THAT far off from a M2C. It's still something that could function as a daily.

If you've seen a M4 GTS ... it it practically a race car. No back seats, racing seats in front, roll bar, harsh harsh ride. In short, the only folks buying one of these uses it exclusively as a track car.
Huh?

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    • 7:27.88 = F82 M4 GTS (BMW)
    • 7:35 (previously 7:38) = F80 M3 CS + F82 M4 CS (BMW)
    • 7:35.90 = F90 M5 Competition (Sport Auto)
    • 7:37 = F82 M4 GTS (Sport Auto)
    • 7:38.92 = F90 M5 (Sport Auto)
    • 7:42.99 = F87 M2 CS (Sport Auto)
I mean correct me if I'm wrong here but F82 M4 CS vs F87 M2 CS is a far more direct comparison than F82 M4 GTS.
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Another interesting observation - the 2 (vs the 4) is more popular as a track weapon, but the M4 CS is faster around a track than the M2 CS...
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Huh?



I mean correct me if I'm wrong here but F82 M4 CS vs F87 M2 CS is a far more direct comparison than F82 M4 GTS.
OK I read that wrong. My bad.

But the M2 is STILL the most bestest ///M ever, the spiritual successor to the E46 M3 which was also the most bestest ///M ever and the M4 is a fat cow no matter what your silly numbers say. So there.
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OK I read that wrong. My bad.

But the M2 is STILL the most bestest ///M ever, the spiritual successor to the E46 M3 which was also the most bestest ///M ever and the M4 is a fat cow no matter what your silly numbers say. So there.
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