07-24-2018, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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First time BMW owner, m235i
Recently purchased a 2015 m235i as my daily driver. I'm coming from having both a 2011 GLK (daily driver) and a 2006 cayman s (fun).
I really love the m235i and it sort of seems like a mix of the two cars above. The acceleration is insane and very fun. I haven't been that impressed by the handling so far. Not sure if i'm just learning to drive it or perhaps it just gives less of a "good feeling" when taking a corner fast as compared to the cayman. I feel like it technically scoots around a corner pretty quick but doesn't seem to dig in like other sports cars i've driven. Interestingly I had the same impression when I rented an M2 about a year ago in Munich and took it on the autobahn/into the hills. The only other gripe i have is how jerky the automatic transmission is in sport/sport+ manual mode. It feels like over time the car is gonna be ripped apart. don't mean to sound like i'm complaining i truly do love the car and i'm going to keep it for a while. I know nothing about modifying cars but i'm curious if there are some changes I could make to give the car a better feel around corners. Any advice would be helpful even if it's just to be quiet until I know the car a little better :P |
07-24-2018, 02:22 PM | #2 |
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Welcome! If your car has dynamic suspension, make sure it is set to sport mode for tighter handling. This is a standard setting for sport/sport+ mode but, assuming your car is preowned, the previous owner may have change the settings around so its worth looking into.
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07-24-2018, 02:53 PM | #3 |
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Just read any review on the cayman chassis and you know how highly regarded it is. But also read reviews on the 2-series handling - it’s very special and very fast cornering.
I think the key to the 235 handling are the Michelin summer PSS tires, and u can play with inflation pressure, 37 or 38 psi in all the tires really seemed to make the car faster. And the 235 engine is so good. |
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08-08-2018, 01:25 PM | #4 |
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Recommend upgrading your LSD. That will definitely help your fast cornering.
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