10-11-2016, 01:53 AM | #46 |
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I have had my M140i for over 2 weeks now. I am still running the engine in and keeping the revs below 4500rpm for the first 2,000kms. The B58 engine is so torquey that I don't even see the need to rev the engine that high but I cannot wait to wind it out to see the top end delivery. I am surprised at the cars fuel efficiency, I am doing 9.5L/100kms and I suspect it will only get better as the engine is run in.
I previously had a 2008 135i with only a JB4 and the stock power of the M140i feels comparable but a lot smoother in its delivery, I attribute this to the ZF 8 speed TM. The ride is also a step forward, the adaptive dampers really help iron out the road imperfections where in my 135i the suspension would crash and bottom out, fair assessment as both cars had Michelin PSS tyres fitted. |
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10-11-2016, 10:21 AM | #48 | |
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10-13-2016, 03:18 AM | #49 | |
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10-13-2016, 08:36 AM | #50 |
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So if you want to have it without comfort access (which makes it easy to steal), and without adaptive suspension, you have to pay extra?
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10-13-2016, 08:49 AM | #51 |
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10-13-2016, 10:54 AM | #52 |
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I know.....the manual gearbox is the perfection on a car like this, but I was forced to buy the ZF, because even if I made everything to ask BMW Italy to have one with the manual, this gearbox is not imported in my country. Only Automatic in Italy, I hope (as I'm used to drive manual cars) not to miss it too much.
Does anyone can give me some detail of how the ZF rides on the M140? |
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10-13-2016, 02:08 PM | #53 |
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How can it be even easier? AFAIK the difference is you trigger your key recognition by means other than the key button (door handle button or rear bumper kick ) yet the technology behind should be the same as inside the cabin ("keyless" start), or isn't it?
Probably not: there are things (reasonable, unless you want to import it yourself) money can't buy. |
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10-13-2016, 03:10 PM | #54 |
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Without comfort access, you have to click the key to open the car. With comfort access, it is enough to be close to the car. The thiefs will follow you with a range extender, and open your car when you are far away from it. Simple equipment.
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10-13-2016, 04:00 PM | #55 | |
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That still looks not about stealing the car, rather about getting into it "comfortably". A stone is yet a simpler equipment: no power supply, no need to follow you (to the bathroom). To steal the car they can use that range extender on your non-comfort key just as well I recon, can't they? (Where's my RFID blocker? ) |
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10-13-2016, 04:04 PM | #56 | |
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10-13-2016, 11:11 PM | #58 |
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It probably does, but then you have to get into the car to press the start button. This is easily done with the range extender on comfort access cars. And when they steal your car, there are no signs of forced entry, and you will get problems with the insurance.
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10-13-2016, 11:54 PM | #59 | |
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Of course they won't smash a window if they want to steal the car: there are gentler methods. But if they want to steal something from the car they won't send a sexy girl to "extend your range" and get the key. Although I heard of cautious thieves that reportedly used the old "man in the middle" (signal interception/substitution) non-comfort key attack to disembowel cars with no trace of intrusion. Comfort access only extends the vulnerability, it does not introduce it. (But I'm not looking for it anyway. ) Last edited by No one; 10-14-2016 at 12:17 AM.. Reason: Added a link. |
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10-14-2016, 12:02 AM | #60 |
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Here is one of many tests of how easy this is:
https://www.wired.com/2016/03/study-...ignition-hack/ |
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10-17-2016, 05:19 AM | #62 |
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Yes I am from Sydney. It was an issue getting the car registered and insured as its not listed on any vehicle databases with the RMS and insurers. What colour did you order?
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10-18-2016, 02:02 AM | #63 | |
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Would be very keen to see your M140i. Any mods planned? Bring it down to Winton on November 5th! I'll be there in my Turbo Taxi. http://www.circuitclub.com.au/event/83 |
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10-18-2016, 06:09 AM | #64 | |
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I will not be tracking this car, I had my fair share of fun with my Japanese cars which are cheap cars to repair and maintain. |
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10-29-2016, 08:25 PM | #65 |
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I am thinking of getting a M140i and was wandering what is the best drive away price have anyone achieved in obtaining in Australia or Melbourne to be precise.
Wife said M240i looks prettier but at additional 10k. Currently mind set on Mineral Grey/Coral Red or Alpine White/Coral Red. Any feedback will be much appreciated. |
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10-30-2016, 11:35 AM | #66 | |
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