03-27-2024, 06:40 AM | #2839 |
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Somehow, BMW gets away w/more here in the States compared to other countries (like the UK). Another painful one is the lack of acoustic glass!
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03-27-2024, 07:04 AM | #2840 | |
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We can’t option heated rear seats in the UK market since LCI, and we can’t option rear window blinds. It’s like BMW only allows local markets to choose a set number of options lol.😂 Thankfully, we get most of the good stuff as standard or option. |
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03-27-2024, 07:37 AM | #2841 | |
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As it turns out, it all sorted itself in the end.... I had a poke around in the exhaust with a stiff wire to see if the valve was shut/would move, replaced fuse 203 then drove for a bit in comfort, sport and sport+ Parked up on the drive in sport+ with the engine running , and what do you know, flap is fully open - full exhaust pressure and plume, LH tip is as hot as the RH one. Result. Fuse 203 pulled and remains all good. Moral of the story is therefore a poke up the tailpipe with something stiff disengages the flaps and leads to a hot tip and exhaustion. |
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03-27-2024, 09:07 AM | #2842 | |
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I can understand the software differences due to different laws, but this? 'We won't offer rear blinds in the UK because they don't get that much sun!' |
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03-27-2024, 09:18 AM | #2843 | |
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Clearly rear seat passenger can freeze here, or perhaps BMW removed the blind option to allow in more sun to help keep them warm. |
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03-27-2024, 09:30 AM | #2844 | |
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PS. It would make sense if it was cut for all markets with LCI. But I was talking about me choosing options for my LCI X3 in Poland |
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03-27-2024, 05:35 PM | #2845 | |
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But the seat belt was really surprising to me..
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03-27-2024, 05:37 PM | #2846 |
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UK wins that one! Weird that car built in USA limits this nice touch for US buyers.
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03-27-2024, 06:56 PM | #2847 | |
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It also seems odd that there are no adjustable side bolsters (because of ventilated seats) None of this is a delete based on parts unavailability due to COVID, since it’s a ‘24. I also find it odd that the CF option has piano black plastic (not wood) to surround the center console and the radio controls. I indulged myself, and replaced the center console surround with the aftermarket CF. Perhaps I’ll replace the radio control surround someday as well. Also, it’s odd that a CF insert for the steering wheel is available as a retrofit, even though it would be much cheaper and easier just for it to be part of the CF package. I wonder why the LSD isn’t standard in the U.S., but is (so I’ve read) in the UK. I’m sure we can go on. That said, I’m fine with the car.
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03-28-2024, 02:58 AM | #2849 | |
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Yes, the M Sport diff is standard on the M40 in the UK, and all UK G01’s have Acoustic Glass on the front as standard. Last edited by avi66; 03-28-2024 at 05:40 AM.. |
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03-28-2024, 03:38 AM | #2850 |
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What is the difference between comfort and sport steering? Is one more responsive than the other? Or is there just less power assist with sport?
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03-28-2024, 05:11 AM | #2851 | |
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I can’t recall if the steering feels more weighted, but it definitely allows more precise placement and control. Last edited by avi66; 03-28-2024 at 05:38 AM.. |
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03-28-2024, 08:45 AM | #2852 | |
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03-28-2024, 09:13 AM | #2853 |
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If we are talking about the same thing, I’m saying the distance I need to turn the steering wheel is less to achieve a desired amount of steering angle. That’s how it feels to me, as the ratio is variable.
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03-28-2024, 09:19 AM | #2854 |
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for some odd reason... bmw doesn't give a true definition on what this does... the only thing i've been able to find is that it increases or decreases steering responsiveness at low speeds when going around say a parking lot... but i have 0 discernable difference between modes
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03-28-2024, 09:20 AM | #2855 | |
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I notice the difference on narrow country lanes, as in comfort I’m moving the wheel more. |
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03-28-2024, 09:23 AM | #2856 |
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yea, what does that mean tho... nothing discernable in terms of driving...
in fact, the f80 m3 claimed something similar yet guys driving around the track mostly drove in comfort mode because they all thought it felt more natural... myself included
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03-28-2024, 09:29 AM | #2857 | |
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No idea how it works on your car, but that’s how it feels to me. Each to their own. |
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03-28-2024, 09:45 AM | #2859 |
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yes but other explanations imply the opposite... less effort and weight at higher speeds and more at lower speeds
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03-28-2024, 10:19 AM | #2860 | |
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I can only tell you how it feels to me, and reducing steering wheel movement to achieve the same as in comfort is how I would describe it. It’s particularly noticeable to me on the fast switch back country lanes I drive, as they tend to be narrow, even by UK standards, so changes to the amount of steering wheel input is very noticeable. As I said originally, I don’t recall a significant change in weight or physical force I need to apply to move the steering wheel, just a reduction in the amount I need to move it. I don’t know if it makes any difference, but my car has more weight upfront compared to a M40i. Last edited by avi66; 03-28-2024 at 11:24 AM.. |
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