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Given my lack of knowledge, I can't say whether pulling the fuse would interrupt the circuit the same as in the G01, if the F97's circuit now is also needed to allow the flap to stay open, (if that one button can control both)? Perhaps others with this background can comment. As you know if you've read the G01 'How to disable ASD...' thread, my main reason for choosing that method rather than pulling the fuse or coding if off was to make it completely plug in and forget it, knowing it will be invisible to the system and service issues with updating software and the like. Would be interesting to see if the same choices exist with the F97, though. It seems IMHO they ramped the ASD even more in the F97 (which makes sense for the Enthusiast population buying these performance vehicles I guess), so I'm pleased to once again get the real HK sound back without the muddy fake engine noise background. |
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09-13-2019, 08:49 AM | #26 |
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oh i want one in toronto red!!!!
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Thanks! And here's an image of the engine compartment, confirming that even early Sep builds are not receiving the CFRP strut brace.
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09-13-2019, 09:11 AM | #28 |
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Awesome mate, love it!!
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I'm embarrassed to say I had to go out into the garage to look at them both side-by-side! Not an excuse, but I just haven't had the time to sit down and read through the manual yet, so thanks for pointing it out. Here are a few images side-by-side. I switched the exterior views to grey scale as the lighting and reflections in the garage were all over the place, so I hope it shows OK. |
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X3M definitely has more aggressive lines on front bumper! |
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09-13-2019, 02:01 PM | #32 |
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I was thinking about trying to take some images of both side-by-side as they're BSM/Black interiors, but with the configurators showing such clear images nowadays on the build sites, it's probably easier to just do a build of each, screen capture images from similar views, then place together for a more accurate comparison.
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Perfect combo. I am going to testdrive one in the same combo this afternoon.
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It had 6kms on the clock so I didn't push the S58. It is a bit more comfy than my F80 zcp and it drives less harsh (thanks to the 8AT). Right now I am thinking « why not for my first suv? ». Here is a pic (it's like yours :-) )
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Great all around, you can’t go wrong. That is why we added one to the stable.
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We have a 600 mile trip coming up in a few weeks which should be a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing the great image, and good luck with your decision! |
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BSM Reflections
After a quick hand wash and blow dry this morning, the reflection off the hood made me literally stop - like I was looking in a mirror. Although BSM can be tough to keep clean it is times like this it's worth it!
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But I have to think the Design and Engineering teams at M Division had excellent reasons for developing it as they did. I don't know what those are, but I know they are certainly capable of designing such - just look at their other lines. Since they aren't the best at sharing their ideas or reasons for making them we'll never know the 'why'. Surely, though, there must be some degree of aerodynamics/handling/SSF/... indications for not doing so. As an aside, I am really enjoying this F97. My first M vehicle, despite years of reading about them and following threads on the Forums (mainly the M5 variants), but this is amazing. I can't say I agree with others who say it rides too stiff, or has too much lag, or isn't luxurious enough. But I don't have the background in high-end performance luxury vehicles so hard for me to debate such. Only 250 miles in, but once 1,200 miles is reached, I plan to buy a Dragy and also try some formal drag runs. I've never done that either, so hopefully they'll go easy on the newbie. From what I've read it is a great group of folks who like to help each other out and just enjoy the Sport. |
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That looks so incredible!!!
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