M240i Convertible

TitanTim said:
Might be 2 factors on the soft suspension, its a covertible and isn't the A45s suspension slightly on the hard side anyways? I would agree though the M140/240s suspension setup isn't as focused on the limit but then if it was too good no-one would buy the M2 :)

I've got the adaptive on the 140 and find its a good compromise providing comfort when needed but provides a stiffer set up over non adaptive in sport and sport plus. I'm unsure I would find the A45 too hard in ride comfort for day to day use.

Tim.
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The pre FL A45 was quite hard ... the FL with adaptive (as I had) was softer but still loads harder in comfort than my non adaptive M240i. If I had bought new the car would have had adaptive, leccy seats and pro nav ... but the saving was just too much to throw away and most importantly the car was there ... waiting :evil: .... as opposed to a - currently - 5 month wait. Waiting 5 months for a convertible would have taken me to the time when I would be thinking winter tyres as opposed to roof down ! Lol
 
Switching between the two cars is not as dramatic as I feared - I did think the (older) Z4 would suddenly feel a bit tired when compared to the brand new M240i. It didn't at all :)

After a run in the Z4, the new car feels HUGE! It soon settles down to remind me a lot of how I remember the E46 M3. In a good way.

The Z4 is so good at not being a Caterham. In these cars BMW found a special place for drivers who like Caterhams but need a few creature comforts :driving: The (brilliant) M240i is much more of a cruiser, in my opinion anyway.
 
English68 said:
The (brilliant) M240i is much more of a cruiser, in my opinion anyway.
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Yep, I would agree ... over 1000 miles now I don't see it at a cutting edge sportster ! It is comfy, effortless and quick. Ideal for what I wanted. Softer than my 35iS but tbh that suits me at the moment.
 
My 240i coupe suspension (not adaptive) with 18" wheels does feel softer on the city roads, but it does absorb the bumps which I do prefer. I have covered nearly 2K since I got mine 7 weeks ago and I find once on the open roads it does feel more solid, and the MPSS tyres really do grip the road well on bends when pushing on. It could do to be lowered along with new springs and dampers fitted makes all the difference and transform the ride and handling from what I have read. All in all its a cracking all round car :D
 
Swiftly said:
My 240i coupe suspension (not adaptive) with 18" wheels does feel softer on the city roads, but it does absorb the bumps which I do prefer. I have covered nearly 2K since I got mine 7 weeks ago and I find once on the open roads it does feel more solid, and the MPSS tyres really do grip the road well on bends when pushing on. It could do to be lowered along with new springs and dampers fitted makes all the difference and transform the ride and handling from what I have read. All in all its a cracking all round car :D
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Thanks, nice to hear from another 'passive' suspension owner :D
 
SO8 said:
Swiftly said:
My 240i coupe suspension (not adaptive) with 18" wheels does feel softer on the city roads, but it does absorb the bumps which I do prefer. I have covered nearly 2K since I got mine 7 weeks ago and I find once on the open roads it does feel more solid, and the MPSS tyres really do grip the road well on bends when pushing on. It could do to be lowered along with new springs and dampers fitted makes all the difference and transform the ride and handling from what I have read. All in all its a cracking all round car :D
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Thanks, nice to hear from another 'passive' suspension owner :D
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Right, run in now ... and at 1300 miles it feels quicker than my A45 ... and my 35iS !!! I am sure this is down to 4wd and the fact the 35iS is a year ago but omg I was surprised at the surge forwards when I unleashed it ! It cuts the power in 1st about half way through the rev range due to wheelspin - I used sport plus and it spins at the point the t/c cuts in but with it in sport plus just gives a chirp and keeps going ... awesome :D Less impressive is the softness. It is no Z4 let alone an A45 AMG, but I guess it is a different beast. Lovely noise too - deeper than the Z4 35iS but maybe lower volume than I want :D :evil:
 
Try it with the traction off, even in sport+ it's holding back the power, you can really tell the difference with it off, 2nd gear becomes bonkers :rofl:

Just be careful in the wet with it off, it'll spin the wheels in 4th :evil:
 
RedUn said:
Try it with the traction off, even in sport+ it's holding back the power, you can really tell the difference with it off, 2nd gear becomes bonkers :rofl:

Just be careful in the wet with it off, it'll spin the wheels in 4th :evil:
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Steve84N said:
That's an appalling level of traction for 325 odd hp/torque if it spins in 4th.
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I haven't experienced anything like that but the slug of torque that comes in at maybe 3K revs is very diesel like - as in loads - and it certainly feels more powerful than my Z4 35iS albeit a lot more like steering a sofa without adaptive suspension :roll:

Overall at only 1400 miles it does feel a fair bit quicker than my Z4 which surprises me as the figures suggest it is quicker but only just. I think it is the way the torque comes in that makes it feel like it does.
 
SO8 said:
Right, run in now ... and at 1300 miles it feels quicker than my A45 ... and my 35iS !!! I am sure this is down to 4wd and the fact the 35iS is a year ago but omg I was surprised at the surge forwards when I unleashed it ! It cuts the power in 1st about half way through the rev range due to wheelspin - I used sport plus and it spins at the point the t/c cuts in but with it in sport plus just gives a chirp and keeps going ... awesome :D Less impressive is the softness. It is no Z4 let alone an A45 AMG, but I guess it is a different beast. Lovely noise too - deeper than the Z4 35iS but maybe lower volume than I want :D :evil:
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Time to upgrade to some better shocks?? KWs or Bilstein maybe
And turn tc off its a total kill joy
 
Steve84N said:
That's an appalling level of traction for 325 odd hp/torque if it spins in 4th.
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This is in sports plus which is ment to allow a bit if slip. My 135 is running close to 400 bhp and traction is quite amusing especially in wet or damp conditions, will still flash up in 4th doing 70mph.
It really need a LSD as it goes through rear brakes pads quicker the the fronts as the TC brakes the rear spinning wheel.
 
Anyone any idea if the M240i MPE is going to sound the same as the exhaust I had on the Z4 35iS ??

The standard exhaust on the M240i convertible is nice but I had the BMW sports exhaust as standard on the 35iS ... any views appreciated.
 
Steve84N said:
That's an appalling level of traction for 325 odd hp/torque if it spins in 4th.
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They only run 245 MPSS on the rear with 500 torques, will be going for some 265's next :driving:
 
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