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      01-15-2014, 08:08 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by Dackelone
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I don't get it...the 1M had more HP, more torque, and the adjustable rear suspension from the M3. It had the "M" button for throttle response. It was lighter than a 135i. How does the M235i beat it around the Ring? Was it driven by the Stig?
The newer car designs (F2x/F3x) are so much stiffer than the models they replace. A stiffer(structure) car will handle better. Its just that simple. Better handling equals faster lap times.


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