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BMW M135i vs Audi S3 Track Battle by EVO
BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW M135i vs Audi S3 Track Battle by EVO Jethro compares the Audi S3 against the BMW M135i on track at Bedford Autodrome. |
03-06-2014, 09:31 AM | #2 |
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Strange choice to go around the track in DTC mode when you miss a limited slip differential. The fake LSD feature only works in DSC OFF mode.
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03-06-2014, 12:54 PM | #3 |
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YC63 FUM is actually the same Estoril M135i that was in Top Gear's studio last Sunday!
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03-06-2014, 01:14 PM | #6 |
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This guy needs some driving skills, he is not hitting any apex and is going in way to hot into the corners with both cars. Still i agree, i just got back from driving the M235i and it does need an lsd.
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03-06-2014, 01:48 PM | #8 |
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In my manual it says it is only active in DSC Off Mode (although not very precisely written, so I guess it it possible to interpret it in other ways). I also get more inside wheel spin in Sport+ Mode than DSC Off. On icy days, it is easier to climb the incline outside our apartment in DSC Off than Sport+.
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03-06-2014, 01:51 PM | #9 |
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Good thing the M135i is superior to the much newer S3. The M235i should crush the S3 Sedan.
These new "M-Line" models are a good opportunity to put BMW back in the game in terms of sportiness, in which Audi is getting closer each new generation. Hopefully we'll see a M435i/M335i in a near future. Last edited by Manbnda; 03-06-2014 at 02:07 PM.. |
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It is mentioned here: F20 standard equipment "Active Differential Brake (ADB-Sport) electronic differential lock in DSC-OFF mode" |
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03-06-2014, 03:19 PM | #13 |
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I'm still amazed on how well BMW can manage power delivery with just the RWD.
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03-06-2014, 04:54 PM | #14 |
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Well, to most of us non-track warriors he looks pretty good, I think...
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Any way if it comes out maybe Clarkson can show us how not to drive it. |
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So basically what he is saying is that the BMW is faster, more powerful, and more fun. He even calls the Audi "safe", no? Seems like a clear winner to me.
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03-06-2014, 07:34 PM | #17 |
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n55 sounds fantastic!
But this is not exactly a fair duel. I can't believe the 4 banger audi was only 1.1 seconds slower. I would have expected it to be slower than that, which in my book, means it's pretty darn good. But obviously it appears that the BMW was way more fun! |
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this driver is better
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Tc off, i want tc off In mine press DTC once and the e-diff kicks in without killing power Hold down button and it's ALL off |
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If I go to DTC mode, the power is killed rather quickly if I start sliding the car, but I can have a lot of wheelspin if I keep it straight. |
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