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Offline tony_danza

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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #165 on: November 05, 2012, 10:35:01 pm »
Depends on model, they're being really keen on shifting Eco stuff and discounting as such. M135i is on the 4.9% deal.
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #166 on: November 17, 2012, 05:08:42 pm »
Saw 1 of these at J3 M42 today. He floored it off the line and got it plenty sideways. Much kudos, it sounded like an absolute beast!!!
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #167 on: November 17, 2012, 08:14:40 pm »
I'm still not convinced by the lack of a diff I watched the Dutch dude testing one and you could tell he was struggling a bit on the drifts reminds me of what I was like with my e90, it just wouldn't do what you wanted.

100% my next car though straight down to birds for the diff though.
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #168 on: November 17, 2012, 08:25:09 pm »
Word is the diff works in 2 ways, it uses the brakes in all modes but Sport+ with DSC de-activated, then it uses an electronically activated LSD.

Not quite a mechanical slipper, but certainly good enough to get the arse out. Maybe he needs to try harder?

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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #169 on: November 17, 2012, 11:03:56 pm »
Actually forgot these had the e diff - the Dutch tester probably wasnt driving in sport +

Does the e diff actually send power to the wheel with the grip or is all controlled via the brakes only
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #170 on: November 17, 2012, 11:54:23 pm »
electronic "diff" can surely only brake individual wheels to mimic a mechanical one surely
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #171 on: November 18, 2012, 10:42:13 am »
Sorry, poor explanation on my part.

It has the e-faux diff which controls the rear brakes, which is basically the DSC for less intrusive day to day. Then in Sport+ it has an active e-LSD, which is an electronically controlled mechanism in the diff which mimics a real LSD. Much like the 458 has.

I remember reading an article on it a while back from someone in BMW, basically they're keeping pukka mechanical ones for M cars and switchable ones for M-Sport - as they don't think your average driver needs to be going sideways their way to work.... unless they choose too, then there's the switch.

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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #172 on: November 18, 2012, 11:21:36 am »
Mmmmm just need to see how it works on the road then, I wonder if the e diff will effect the install of a mechanical diff ?
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #173 on: November 18, 2012, 04:13:33 pm »
Got one for the day on Tuesday and my mate has one for 24hrs on Wednesday, so some good testing to come next week..  :wink: :driver:

Speaking of testing - Autocar did their official roadtest of the car this week (well the mag is out this week) and the figures are pretty impressive considering the conditions.

Conditions were damp and test was conducted with 2 people and a full tank of motion lotion. Tyres were also near knackered.



Falls pretty much in line with the Chris Harris test considering the weight difference and weather conditions. Also the comparison with the RS3 is stupidly close..  :surprised:
1/4 mile time/speed makes no sense at all though..  :confused:

Got a 4 star rating and came 2nd overall in it's class behind the Rocco R of all things but ahead of the RS3.
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #174 on: November 18, 2012, 06:50:12 pm »
Let us know how you find the diff and car in general  :happy2:
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #175 on: November 18, 2012, 07:44:23 pm »
1/4 is bum, I shaved .8 off that with less power and having been sat in the queue for 30 mins in the Inters sun  :signLOL:

My order goes in tomorrow  :happy2:
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #176 on: November 18, 2012, 07:49:33 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on November 18, 2012, 07:44:23 pm
1/4 is bum, I shaved .8 off that with less power and having been sat in the queue for 30 mins in the Inters sun  :signLOL:

My order goes in tomorrow  :happy2:

 :jumpmove: :jumpmove: :jumpmove:

What spec have you decided on pal?

The 1/4 time is not only crap (and way out IMO), but it doesn't make sense.. 14.0 @ 107mph, yet it does 0-110 in 13.7?!?! :confused: I would be amazed if you couldn't crack a low 13 sec run out the box (with the Auto box that is).
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #177 on: November 18, 2012, 08:35:58 pm »
3 door
Manual
Pro Nav
Adjustable suspension
Heated thrones

Wobbling over colour. Like white, but also like blue.. GAH!!
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #178 on: November 18, 2012, 08:47:55 pm »
what was the total cost of that spec?
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Re: CH on Cars (M135i vs RS3)
« Reply #179 on: November 18, 2012, 09:02:46 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on November 18, 2012, 08:35:58 pm
Wobbling over colour. Like white, but also like blue.. GAH!!

It would, without question, be blue for me. Then black.
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