Picked up an M...

theone8181 · 1 Oct 2013 at 21:09

BigT said:
Contrary to popular belief, RWD does not mean you'll instantly go through a hedge backwards, but I would recommend leaving DSC on for a while to get the feel. I assume that if you've only had FWD then 330+ bhp is a new experience too?

Enjoy it, learn its foibles and have lots of fun safely. While it's not as pure a driving experience as a Porsche I think it has it's own unique gruff charm. I prefer it to the Boxster I had even though objectively I can see the Porsche is the better drivers car.

Is that the latest max fwd figure?

--Mike-- · 1 Oct 2013 at 21:17

theone8181 said:
Is that the latest max fwd figure?

No he means that if I was only used to FWD, then 330+Bhp through the rear wheels could be a experience!

AndrewNR · 1 Oct 2013 at 21:28

theone8181 said:
Is that the latest max fwd figure?

I assume his point is that most people with 'fast' FWD cars will be used to around 200bhp. There are not many that make 250+.

Gibbo · 1 Oct 2013 at 21:44

Nice!
Gonna bring it the RR?

Will Gill · 1 Oct 2013 at 21:54

--Mike-- said:
That's another one it's got!!

Was looking at intravee, but the Dice Mediabridge MB1500 looks pretty good too.

Not turned DSC off yet, too used to just mashing the accelerator with FWD cars - this is my first RWD car.

I have the 1500, its great, if you have an android its an obvious choice, if however you have an iphone the intravee is the ultimate especially given all the extra 'codingesque' features you get with it

there are two settings for the TC, just press it once, it's like m-track mode on the m3, gives you a bit more tail happy fun but still reigns it in if you run out of talent.

lovely car, although I have to admit; the spoiler; not for me, otherwise I'm Jelly

BigT · 1 Oct 2013 at 21:57

AndrewNR said:
I assume his point is that most people with 'fast' FWD cars will be used to around 200bhp. There are not many that make 250+.

You assumed correctly. On the balance of probabilities I was guessing that Mike will have fun with both different driven wheels and more power in his new car compared to his previous cars. Wasn't meant as a dig to FWD at all.

Matt82 · 1 Oct 2013 at 23:47

--Mike-- said:
I think he posted on z4-forum too!

Lovely cars, really jealous. Mine only pushes out 230lbft so yours must be a real handful

daveydave · 2 Oct 2013 at 00:05

Good choice...not sure on the retrofit spoiler...enjoy it.

As others have said, get yourself on the Z4 forum, good bunch with lots of knowledge.

MissChief · 2 Oct 2013 at 02:22

Great car, great colour.

BillTheButcher · 2 Oct 2013 at 08:42

Very nice.

Freefaller · 2 Oct 2013 at 09:11

RWD, 300+ bhp, 2 seats, mod cons. Can't go wrong with that!

Cracking car. If I hadn't got my zed I'd have gone for that. Enjoy it.

Have fun with RWD, if you are a little unsure on how to get the best out of it try a track day or a handling course day at a track/air strip.

RWD isn't that tough to get used to and when you do you'll find it hard to go back to FWD!

DJ_Bucho · 2 Oct 2013 at 10:02

Lovely car that mate, I bet it's quite a bit different from the Mini. Always had a bit of a soft spot for these, and one of the lads at work loves them to bits and is seriously considering getting one. I'll have to show him this thread he'll be MEGA jealous

JoeF1 · 2 Oct 2013 at 10:07

This looks fantastic.

MooMoo444 · 2 Oct 2013 at 10:46

tacky track sticker on the back, but other than that, stunning motor

Cosimo · 2 Oct 2013 at 10:47

Lovely car, enjoy!

Mickey · 2 Oct 2013 at 12:13

Great car! Ignore anyone telling you to get CSLs on it though, stick with the 224s, they look just right

ScoobyDoo69 · 2 Oct 2013 at 12:18

Very nice Mike!

I like those alloys also :cool:

Gaijin · 2 Oct 2013 at 12:22

Very nice - enjoy

I like the spoiler too - never seen one with that on before.

--Mike-- · 2 Oct 2013 at 12:41

Thanks everybody.

Seems like I made the weather change by buying a convertible, was hissing it down this morning!!

The sticker will be coming off, don't worry.

I do like the alloys on it already and the official CSLs are 19" so new tyres would be needed as well, so won't be splashing out on them yet.

I've not seem another with the spoiler, so I'm not sure it's official or not, but I do like it and it fits well alignment wise.

I would like to do a track day in it. Never got around to it with the Mini, even after 7 years!!

Freefaller · 2 Oct 2013 at 12:45

I'm sure there must be a local airfield or those sort of events that allow you to take your car there to get a "feel" for it.

But hey, even on the roads you can get a feel for the car just don't be overzealous!

Another fan of the spoiler here.

Are you coming to the RR - it'll be nice to see it in the flesh.