01-27-2015, 03:11 PM | #1 |
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Comparison of M4, RS5 & Lexus RC F in Evo Today
Interesting comparison, they make the M4 sound like a bit of a handful. Evo definitely appear that they'll be supporters of an Xdrive M4!
I don't appear to be able to link to the article in the Evo ipad app, find it in Newstand in the App Store. |
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I'd agree to some extent, pretty sure my traction lit up at 60mph on the M56 when I floored it! Traction staying on likely forever for me except on a track!
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01-28-2015, 05:01 AM | #5 |
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Before I got my M4 I drove the RS4 and RS5 and found them both pretty uninspiring to be honest. M4 can be raw but can also be very civilised depending on settings. I like that ability to change character.
Traction is an issue in 1st and 2nd gears even in the dry and when wet / greasy care should be taken and I too would not turn off DSC unless I was very very sure. This car can bite !! This is part of its appeal. |
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Goes rather skiddish and have ppl giving looks. Rears need better grip.. perhaps moving to a different tyre manufacturer at a later stage. I do like the RS4.. in terms of everyday practicality but the M3 does drive better, IMO.
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01-28-2015, 07:15 AM | #7 |
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I guess actually having to posses any driving skill, or use any type of effort is a bad thing now.
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I do have to agree with your statement though. . . At what point did the world decide that if you can't just WOT through 4th gear that a car becomes "unmanageable?"
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That was pure sarcasm.
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I agree with Vector2 and braineck .. we are too quick to put a car down now a days if it slips a bit. I think that's where the skill comes in and tbh that's the bit I enjoy most about the M4. If/when I want to drive it fast, I know I have to respect the car and control it with things like throttle control, angle of entry to a bend and the speed. Love driving it with traction off as that's when I get the most thrill .. just to clarify, I am not encouraging fast driving with traction off .. that's just how I enjoy it
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Who fixed the rims? Might I ask how much ?
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